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Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in ‘Hamnet’ trailer

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Paul Mescal is William Shakespeare in the official teaser trailer for Hamnet.Focus Features released the first trailer for the upcoming drama film on Tuesday.Based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell, the story follows the fictional account of Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Shakespeare, after the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet... Read More.

Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Vivica A. Fox is returning to a role she played in three movies — this time for the small screen.Variety reports that Fox, who played Shoog in three True to the Game films, which were based on the Terri Woods book trilogy, will reprise the role in a new TV... Read More.

‘Sesame Street’ sets season 56 Netflix release date

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Can you tell me when to get, when to get Sesame Street on Netflix?The beloved children's TV program will make its Netflix debut on Nov. 10 with the premiere of season 56, the streaming platform has announced.A brand-new season of the classic series will return "to... Read More.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack makes ‘Billboard’ chart history

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

The animated Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters topped the box office over the weekend, and now the soundtrack has officially made history on the Billboard Hot 100.Four songs from the movie's soundtrack are now sitting in the top 10, making it... Read More.

Devon Walker departs ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of season 51

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Devon Walker is saying goodbye to Studio 8H.The comedian, who has been part of the Saturday Night Live cast for the past three seasons, has announced he will not return for the upcoming season 51."me and baby broke up," Walker captioned an Instagram carousel announcing the decision.Walker also... Read More.

In brief: ‘The View’ season 29 premiere date and more

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

The premiere date for season 29 of The View has been revealed. ABC announced the daytime talk show will return on Sept. 8 in a video teaser shared to YouTube. “This is why you should always keep coming back to The View, because you never know what’s going to... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson was scared to play Mike Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his fears in taking on a more dramatic role.The actor plays two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mike Kerr in Benny Safdie's upcoming film The Smashing Machine, and he recently told Vanity Fair he was scared to take on the role.“It was very real. I had not... Read More.

‘English Teacher’ season 2 gets premiere date on FX, Hulu

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

It's almost time to go back to school.FX has announced that season 2 of English Teacher will premiere its first three episodes back-to-back on Sept. 25. They will stream the next day on Hulu.Brian Jordan Alvarez created and stars as Evan Marquez in the series about an... Read More.

Annette Bening to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Annette Bening is the latest star to join the Yellowstone franchise.The five-time Academy Award nominee has joined the Yellowstone spinoff with the working title of The Dutton Ranch, ABC Audio has confirmed.This new show will also star Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly and Finn Little, who will reprise their roles as Rip Wheeler, Beth Dutton and... Read More.

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC's American Idol — the 24th overall of the pioneering music competition.Carrie, who won season 4 of American Idol, joined the judging panel... Read More.

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in ‘Hamnet’ trailer

Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

‘Sesame Street’ sets season 56 Netflix release date

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack makes ‘Billboard’ chart history

Devon Walker departs ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of season 51

In brief: ‘The View’ season 29 premiere date and more

Dwayne Johnson was scared to play Mike Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

‘English Teacher’ season 2 gets premiere date on FX, Hulu

Annette Bening to star in ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

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