Fox’s three-hour live telecast of the musical was a ratings success. The performance averaged 12.2 million viewers and first place among the broadcast networks for the night, according to Nielsen. Compared to NBC’s three musicals, “Grease” fell way short of “The Sound of Music Live’s” 18.3 million in 2013. But it topped “The Wiz […]
Best known for his role in Temptations, 24 and Single Ladies, DB Woodside joins an all-star cast in Fox’s new hit show, Lucifer. “Well Lucifer has been down in hell doing what he does and he decides he’s had enough of it and take a little vacation. He winds up owning a nightclub and […]
Corey Hawkins, last seen as Dr. Dre in the film Straight Outta Compton, has secured the male lead of Fox’s newest pilot in the 24 franchise. According to Deadline.com, Hawkins’ casting in 24: Legacy came “after lengthy on-and-off negotiations.” The reboot features all new characters, led by military hero Eric Carter (Hawkins). Carter, who succeeds Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack […]
The three current members of Boyz II Men have been tapped to play a character popularized by just one actor in the original 1978 version of “Grease.” The group has been cast in Fox’s production of “Grease: Live.” They’ll collectively deliver a three-part harmony version of the guardian angel character made famous by Frankie Avalon. […]
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard's "Empire" is turning into real life.
50 Cent is taking his talents to network television. The Queens rapper-turned-mogul will be teaming up with talented television and film producer Will Packer (Ride…
Last night, we got a quick glimpse at what an Empire and Pepsi collaboration could look like – Jamal Lyon at the helm, elevating the world with his intoxicating voice…Cookie and Lucious fueling his fire at the production level. You’ll be pleased to learn it’s all becoming a reality now, as Jamal (played by Jussie […]
Fox has ordered a script for a new dance series from Misty Copeland and writer/producer Tracy Oliver. The one-hour drama “follows a group of young, aspiring dancers as they fiercely compete for places” in a top ballet company, a spokesperson for Fox wrote in an email, initially reported by Deadline. Though originally reported that the […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Production will begin in December on “Star,” a drama pilot from “Empire” creator Lee Daniels. Fox, which airs “Empire” and ordered the “Star” pilot, also said that an online casting search is under way for the drama. Among the roles to be filled are those of three female artists trying to make […]
50 Cent always has something to say about Empire, FOX’s hit drama that’s been running the ratings game since its inception. Unfortunately, the show’s suffered its first slip after last Wednesday’s episode, bringing in 13.7 million viewers. That’s an 18 percent drop over the season two premiere. Fifty is saying it’s all due to “too […]
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Lee Daniels, co-creator of Fox’s mega-hit “Empire,” is developing a new pilot for the network about three young women trying to make it in the music business. News of this prospective music drama, “Star,” was delivered by Fox bosses Dana Walden and Gary Newman at a gathering of TV critics […]
Keke Palmer has extended her business with Fox. The actress, already set to star in the network’s horror/comedy series “Scream Queens” this fall, has just landed a role in “Grease: Live,” Fox’s upcoming live production of the popular musical, set to air on January 31, 2016. She’ll play the sassy Pink Lady “Marty Maraschino,” alongside […]
