Josh Peck has broken his silence on Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries, which put his Drake & Josh co-star Drake Bell in the spotlight. The actor-musician revealed he had been sexually abused as a child by his dialogue coach while working at Nickelodeon.
“I finished the Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” Josh Peck’s Instagram post began. “I reached out to Drake privately, but wanted to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
He continued, “Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing for the victims and their families as well as necessary change to our industry.”
Josh Peck’s statement comes the day after Bell asked his fans,...
“I finished the Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” Josh Peck’s Instagram post began. “I reached out to Drake privately, but wanted to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
He continued, “Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing for the victims and their families as well as necessary change to our industry.”
Josh Peck’s statement comes the day after Bell asked his fans,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drake Bell shared that his Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck has “reached out” to him, offering support after he revealed in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV that he was abused.
In the harrowing four-part ID docuseries, the actor-musician shared his story of alleged abuse by his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Nickelodeon child actor in 2004. Viewers have now learned that Bell, who was a minor at 15 years of age at the time, was at the center of that criminal case and conviction.
Following the revelations about allegations of abuse, some fans took to Josh Peck’s social media to criticize him for staying silent. After Bell’s stint on The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, he later starred alongside Josh Peck in the popular Nickelodeon show, Drake & Josh, for four seasons from 2004 to 2007.
“The silence is so loud Josh.
In the harrowing four-part ID docuseries, the actor-musician shared his story of alleged abuse by his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Nickelodeon child actor in 2004. Viewers have now learned that Bell, who was a minor at 15 years of age at the time, was at the center of that criminal case and conviction.
Following the revelations about allegations of abuse, some fans took to Josh Peck’s social media to criticize him for staying silent. After Bell’s stint on The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, he later starred alongside Josh Peck in the popular Nickelodeon show, Drake & Josh, for four seasons from 2004 to 2007.
“The silence is so loud Josh.
- 3/20/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Greg Siegel and Ryan Polun have joined the digital media department at CAA as agents.
The entertainment and sports agency’s digital media arm supports traditional celebrities and next-generation storytellers in gaming, lifestyle and beauty and fashion across a range of social media and business platforms. Siegel and Polun will focus on partnerships, including in original content, between the agency’s roster of studios, media companies and creators.
CAA’s digital media department has a talent roster that includes Ninja, Noah Beck, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Chris Olsen, Jacksepticeye, Josh Richards, Tabitha Brown and Meredith Duxbury.
Siegel joins CAA after serving as president and head of programming at Invisible Narratives, the digital studio founded by former Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Skg exec Adam Goodman. He also completed executive stints at Endeavor, Legendary Entertainment and the Mark Gordon Company as he launched traditional entertainment companies into the digital space.
At CAA, Siegel will focus on business development,...
The entertainment and sports agency’s digital media arm supports traditional celebrities and next-generation storytellers in gaming, lifestyle and beauty and fashion across a range of social media and business platforms. Siegel and Polun will focus on partnerships, including in original content, between the agency’s roster of studios, media companies and creators.
CAA’s digital media department has a talent roster that includes Ninja, Noah Beck, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Chris Olsen, Jacksepticeye, Josh Richards, Tabitha Brown and Meredith Duxbury.
Siegel joins CAA after serving as president and head of programming at Invisible Narratives, the digital studio founded by former Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Skg exec Adam Goodman. He also completed executive stints at Endeavor, Legendary Entertainment and the Mark Gordon Company as he launched traditional entertainment companies into the digital space.
At CAA, Siegel will focus on business development,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So many stars graced the red carpet outside Bar Marmont on Wednesday night (March 6) to attend Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood.
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
So many celebrities are getting a jump start on Super Bowl weekend at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
On Saturday (February 10), everyone from Shaun White and Nina Dobrev to Ciara and Russell Wilson hit the big party get get hyped up before the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field for the big game.
In total, more than 60 stars were there. That included professional athletes, actors, musicians and more. We’ve got pics of all of them!
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub…
Tiffany Haddish
Zach and Julie Ertz
Dr. Memhet Oz and wife Lisa
Shawne Merriman
Gracie Hunt
Jalen Rose
Lane Johnson with wife Chelsea
Heidi and Marc D’Amelio
Dixie and Charli D’Amelio
Sebastian Maniscalco...
On Saturday (February 10), everyone from Shaun White and Nina Dobrev to Ciara and Russell Wilson hit the big party get get hyped up before the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field for the big game.
In total, more than 60 stars were there. That included professional athletes, actors, musicians and more. We’ve got pics of all of them!
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub…
Tiffany Haddish
Zach and Julie Ertz
Dr. Memhet Oz and wife Lisa
Shawne Merriman
Gracie Hunt
Jalen Rose
Lane Johnson with wife Chelsea
Heidi and Marc D’Amelio
Dixie and Charli D’Amelio
Sebastian Maniscalco...
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kendrick Lamar won an Emmy for performing at the Super Bowl halftime show and days before this year’s big game, the rap prince gave a memorable performance in Las Vegas.
Lamar performed at the Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team 2024 season launch in Sin City, working the stage built like a catwalk on Thursday night. Wearing a suit and bright neon sneakers with a pic in his hair, he ran through a number of his hit songs, including “Humble,” “Alright,” “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” “Swimming Pools (Drank),” “Loyalty,” “Money Trees,” “Love” and “DNA.”
“Vegas, what the fuck is up?” he said at the top of his performance.
He closed his set with “Family Ties” and was joined by Baby Keem, who also performed earlier in the night.
“Until next time — we love y’all,” Lamar said as he exited the stage.
Simu Liu, Janelle Monáe, Gabrielle Union,...
Lamar performed at the Visa Cash App Rb Formula One Team 2024 season launch in Sin City, working the stage built like a catwalk on Thursday night. Wearing a suit and bright neon sneakers with a pic in his hair, he ran through a number of his hit songs, including “Humble,” “Alright,” “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” “Swimming Pools (Drank),” “Loyalty,” “Money Trees,” “Love” and “DNA.”
“Vegas, what the fuck is up?” he said at the top of his performance.
He closed his set with “Family Ties” and was joined by Baby Keem, who also performed earlier in the night.
“Until next time — we love y’all,” Lamar said as he exited the stage.
Simu Liu, Janelle Monáe, Gabrielle Union,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
YouTuber and podcast host Brooke Schofield is speaking out after an episode of the BFFs podcast upset her.
Brooke used to date comedian Matt Rife before it came to light that he was seeing many other girls at the same time.
She has been open about discovering that he sent her an edited d-ck pic using the Facetune app.
During a January 10 episode of BFFs, the podcast hosts, Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Lapaglia, called Brooke and grilled her about that incident.
Keep reading to find out more…
She reflected on her brief appearance during a new episode of the podcast she hosts with Tana Mongeau, Cancelled.
“Dave honestly was really mean to me on BFFs,” Brooke said. “I get a call in the car the other day, and it’s Brianna…and then she texts me and goes, ‘Dave wants to talk to you.’ And I go, ‘Oh,...
Brooke used to date comedian Matt Rife before it came to light that he was seeing many other girls at the same time.
She has been open about discovering that he sent her an edited d-ck pic using the Facetune app.
During a January 10 episode of BFFs, the podcast hosts, Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Lapaglia, called Brooke and grilled her about that incident.
Keep reading to find out more…
She reflected on her brief appearance during a new episode of the podcast she hosts with Tana Mongeau, Cancelled.
“Dave honestly was really mean to me on BFFs,” Brooke said. “I get a call in the car the other day, and it’s Brianna…and then she texts me and goes, ‘Dave wants to talk to you.’ And I go, ‘Oh,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Malia Obama stepped onto a red carpet last week for the first time, with good reason. The former first daughter hit Park City for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her short film The Heart, an 18-minute directorial debut that snagged a spot in the U.S. short fiction films program of the 2024 edition. The premiere screening happened on the fest’s opening day, Jan. 18, and screened two more times over the weekend. The budding filmmaker, who participated in all post-screening Q&As to discuss her work, also took time out of her busy schedule to screen the film and speak with a group of students at Park City High School about all things creative from writing to directing.
Malia Obama attended The Heart premiere and posed with her actors and short-film collaborators.
It wasn’t all work and no play for the 25-year-old daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama.
Malia Obama attended The Heart premiere and posed with her actors and short-film collaborators.
It wasn’t all work and no play for the 25-year-old daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama.
- 1/22/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There was a big party last night ahead of the Golden Globes!
Lots of stars stepped out at the Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios awards season celebration at Bar Marmont on Saturday evening (January 6) in Los Anglees.
Some of the attendees included Cole Sprouse, Colman Domingo, Reese Witherspoon with her son Deacon Phillippe, Emma Chamberlain with actor Owen Thiele, Heidi Klum with daughter Leni Klum, The Boys‘ Jack Quaid, James Marsden, Jared Leto, Rachel Brosnahan with husband Jason Ralph, Malin Akerman with husband Jack Donnelly, Nicolas Cage, Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson, The Wheel of Time‘s Rosamund Pike, and The Daily Show‘s Trevor Noah.
They all mingled with Vanity Fair‘s editor in chief Radhika Jones and the head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke.
Keep reading to find out more…
Other guests at the event included actor David Oyelowo, The Bear‘s Abby Elliott, Queer Eye‘s...
Lots of stars stepped out at the Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios awards season celebration at Bar Marmont on Saturday evening (January 6) in Los Anglees.
Some of the attendees included Cole Sprouse, Colman Domingo, Reese Witherspoon with her son Deacon Phillippe, Emma Chamberlain with actor Owen Thiele, Heidi Klum with daughter Leni Klum, The Boys‘ Jack Quaid, James Marsden, Jared Leto, Rachel Brosnahan with husband Jason Ralph, Malin Akerman with husband Jack Donnelly, Nicolas Cage, Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson, The Wheel of Time‘s Rosamund Pike, and The Daily Show‘s Trevor Noah.
They all mingled with Vanity Fair‘s editor in chief Radhika Jones and the head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke.
Keep reading to find out more…
Other guests at the event included actor David Oyelowo, The Bear‘s Abby Elliott, Queer Eye‘s...
- 1/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
MTV’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation returns with season 7 in 2024, and fans can’t wait to see their favorite cast members return. Jersey Shore changed the scope of reality TV, and while some moments felt pushed by producers, the cast’s lives felt raw and authentic. So, is Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 scripted? Here’s what Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi said about the newer seasons of the show.
Is ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 7 scripted? Here’s what Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi said ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 7 cast members | Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 shows the fan-favorite cast members traveling together while on vacation. Fans will see Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Pauly D., Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro back on the small screen. Like seasons of the past, there will be...
Is ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 7 scripted? Here’s what Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi said ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Season 7 cast members | Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 7 shows the fan-favorite cast members traveling together while on vacation. Fans will see Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Pauly D., Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese, Angelina Pivarnick, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro back on the small screen. Like seasons of the past, there will be...
- 1/5/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There were so many celebs in attendance at the 2023 Cfda Fashion Awards and we have a recap of everyone who attended the star-studded event!
Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Anne Hathaway are just some of the A-List names who walked the red carpet on Monday night (November 6) at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Sarah Jessica Parker is hosting this year’s awards show, which is presented by Amazon Fashion.
“Sarah Jessica represents the best of what American fashion is… Smart… fiercely individual… not afraid to have fun… It is an honor to have her host the 2023 Cfda Awards…,” Cfda Chairman Thom Browne said.
Sjp added, “It is my great privilege and honor to oblige any request from the great Thom Browne, whom I have admired for decades. I hope to be a good shepherd on November 6th and look forward to honoring the deserving nominees.
Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Anne Hathaway are just some of the A-List names who walked the red carpet on Monday night (November 6) at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Sarah Jessica Parker is hosting this year’s awards show, which is presented by Amazon Fashion.
“Sarah Jessica represents the best of what American fashion is… Smart… fiercely individual… not afraid to have fun… It is an honor to have her host the 2023 Cfda Awards…,” Cfda Chairman Thom Browne said.
Sjp added, “It is my great privilege and honor to oblige any request from the great Thom Browne, whom I have admired for decades. I hope to be a good shepherd on November 6th and look forward to honoring the deserving nominees.
- 11/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
DreamWorks Animation has delivered a Halloween treat: gateway horror series “Fright Krewe” has been renewed for a second season.
Look for the supernatural war brewing in New Orleans to continue when Season 2 comes to Hulu and Peacock in 2024.
“Fright Krewe” is Created and Executive Produced by Eli Roth & James Frey. The series is also Executive Produced by Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
The first season of 10 episodes recently debuted on Hulu and Peacock on October 2. In my review, I wrote that the inaugural season “offers enough supernatural charm, heart, and whimsy to endear Soleil and her friends to viewers, hoping to see their ascension to full hero in the future.
Look for the supernatural war brewing in New Orleans to continue when Season 2 comes to Hulu and Peacock in 2024.
“Fright Krewe” is Created and Executive Produced by Eli Roth & James Frey. The series is also Executive Produced by Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
The first season of 10 episodes recently debuted on Hulu and Peacock on October 2. In my review, I wrote that the inaugural season “offers enough supernatural charm, heart, and whimsy to endear Soleil and her friends to viewers, hoping to see their ascension to full hero in the future.
- 10/31/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The animated horror series “Fright Krewe” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu and Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively.
The 10-episode first season was released on Oct. 2. The second season is expected to launch in 2024, though an exact premiere date has not been set.
The series hails from creators Eli Roth and James Frey and DreamWorks Animation. According to the official logline, “An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
The main voice cast of “Fright Krewe” consists of Sydney Mikayla as Soleil, Tim Johnson Jr. as Maybe, Grace Lu as Missy, Chester Rushing as Stanley, Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Pat, and Jacques Colimon as Belial. The recurring cast in Season 1 included: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Richards, X Mayo, Rob Paulsen,...
The 10-episode first season was released on Oct. 2. The second season is expected to launch in 2024, though an exact premiere date has not been set.
The series hails from creators Eli Roth and James Frey and DreamWorks Animation. According to the official logline, “An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
The main voice cast of “Fright Krewe” consists of Sydney Mikayla as Soleil, Tim Johnson Jr. as Maybe, Grace Lu as Missy, Chester Rushing as Stanley, Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Pat, and Jacques Colimon as Belial. The recurring cast in Season 1 included: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Richards, X Mayo, Rob Paulsen,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Josh Richards is looking for laughs. The influencer and one-time Sway House member is the creative force behind Read The Room, a sketch series that will be distributed across its star’s social channels.
The first season of Read The Room includes seven episodes, with the first installment premiering on November 7. Each episode includes multiple sketches, with Richards taking leading roles in many of the bits. The multiplatform star produced Read The Room through CrossCheck Studios, the “Gen Z media company” he established in 2021. He is also handling distribution through his hubs on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
The Read The Room logline claims that “no topic is off limits” as Richards skewers pop culture, the creator world, and more. The formats on display will range from parodies to short films to musical numbers, with Richards demonstrating his “fast-paced, absurd” approach to comedy.
Though Richards is the main attraction in Read The Room,...
The first season of Read The Room includes seven episodes, with the first installment premiering on November 7. Each episode includes multiple sketches, with Richards taking leading roles in many of the bits. The multiplatform star produced Read The Room through CrossCheck Studios, the “Gen Z media company” he established in 2021. He is also handling distribution through his hubs on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
The Read The Room logline claims that “no topic is off limits” as Richards skewers pop culture, the creator world, and more. The formats on display will range from parodies to short films to musical numbers, with Richards demonstrating his “fast-paced, absurd” approach to comedy.
Though Richards is the main attraction in Read The Room,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Max has released the trailer for Season 2 of “Julia,” the streamer’s series about the life of Julia Child, which will have a three-episode premiere on Thursday, Nov. 16. One episode will release weekly following the premiere, through Dec. 21.
Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.
The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”
The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...
Returning series regulars include Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz, Fiona Glascott, and Robert Joy.
The second season continues to follow Julia (Lancashire) and her husband Paul after the launch of her famous cooking show.
The logline reads, “With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In Season 2, Julia and her devoted husband Paul return from Simca’s home in France to find that her success has changed everything.”
The summary continues, “Through her singular joie de vivre, she and her team must navigate Wgbh, the White...
- 10/24/2023
- by Caroline Brew, Jaden Thompson and Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
The new DreamWorks Animation 10-episode animated horror TV series "Fright Krewe" stars Sydney Mikayla, Tim Johnson Jr, Grace Lu, Chester Rushing, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, Jacques Colimon, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Richards, X Mayo, Rob Paulsen, David Kaye, JoNell Kennedy, Melanie Laurent, Chris Jai Alex, Reggie Watkins, Cherise Boothe, Keston John, Grey Delisle and Krizia Bajos, streaming October 2, 2023 on Peacock and Hulu:
"... an ancient prophecy and a 'Voodoo Queen' put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.
"The team is catapulted into learning about the town’s biggest secret – that vampires, ghosts, monsters and demons are in fact very real..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"... an ancient prophecy and a 'Voodoo Queen' put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.
"The team is catapulted into learning about the town’s biggest secret – that vampires, ghosts, monsters and demons are in fact very real..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/30/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Eli Roth, the director behind Hostel and Cabin Fever, teams up with DreamWorks Animation (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Bad Guys) for a new animated horror series for older kids: “Fright Krewe.” Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive clip that previews the series’ haunted, creature-filled New Orleans setting.
Watch the series’ first few minutes below, which also gives a peek at the mythical werewolf-like rougarou and read on for everything you need to know!
The new series premieres October 2 on Hulu and Peacock.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
Main Cast: Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,” Chester Rushing as “Stanley,” Terrence Little Gardenhigh as “Pat,...
Watch the series’ first few minutes below, which also gives a peek at the mythical werewolf-like rougarou and read on for everything you need to know!
The new series premieres October 2 on Hulu and Peacock.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
Main Cast: Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,” Chester Rushing as “Stanley,” Terrence Little Gardenhigh as “Pat,...
- 9/29/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Meta‘s latest AI-generated characters look awfully familiar.
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has partnered with a group of celebrities and influencers to launch 28 new AI chatbots. Those characters include “Zach,” who looks and sounds just like MrBeast, and “Coco,” a “dance enthusiast” who is a dead ringer for Charli D’Amelio.
The celeb-lookalike chatbots were developed using the second generation of Llama, Meta’s large language model. The participating celebs allowed Meta to record their voices and film their movements. That data was then used to build the AI characters, who will chat with users on Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Some of the stars who participated in Meta’s Llama 2 experiment — such as Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton — are traditional celebs who have embraced emerging technologies. In order cases, Meta teamed up with YouTube and TikTok creators like MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson), D’Amelio, and Lauren Riihimaki,...
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has partnered with a group of celebrities and influencers to launch 28 new AI chatbots. Those characters include “Zach,” who looks and sounds just like MrBeast, and “Coco,” a “dance enthusiast” who is a dead ringer for Charli D’Amelio.
The celeb-lookalike chatbots were developed using the second generation of Llama, Meta’s large language model. The participating celebs allowed Meta to record their voices and film their movements. That data was then used to build the AI characters, who will chat with users on Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Some of the stars who participated in Meta’s Llama 2 experiment — such as Snoop Dogg and Paris Hilton — are traditional celebs who have embraced emerging technologies. In order cases, Meta teamed up with YouTube and TikTok creators like MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson), D’Amelio, and Lauren Riihimaki,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Meta is going all in on the AI rush, revealing more than two dozen different chat bots with “personalities” loosely based on celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Kendall Jenner. The announcement, made Wednesday at Meta Connect, where the tech giant is unveiling its latest AI and virtual reality projects, confirmed a rumored effort to entice younger users with a wide array of AI characters.
The event also saw the launch of the company’s first virtual personal assistant, Meta AI, which has access to real-time information and can be used across the brand’s WhatsApp,...
The event also saw the launch of the company’s first virtual personal assistant, Meta AI, which has access to real-time information and can be used across the brand’s WhatsApp,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
The new DreamWorks Animation 10-episode animated horror TV series "Fright Krewe" stars Sydney Mikayla, Tim Johnson Jr, Grace Lu, Chester Rushing, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, Jacques Colimon, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Richards, X Mayo, Rob Paulsen, David Kaye, JoNell Kennedy, Melanie Laurent, Chris Jai Alex, Reggie Watkins, Cherise Boothe, Keston John, Grey Delisle and Krizia Bajos, streaming October 2, 2023 on Peacock and Hulu:
"... an ancient prophecy and a 'Voodoo Queen' put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.
"The team is catapulted into learning about the town’s biggest secret – that vampires, ghosts, monsters and demons are in fact very real..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"... an ancient prophecy and a 'Voodoo Queen' put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.
"The team is catapulted into learning about the town’s biggest secret – that vampires, ghosts, monsters and demons are in fact very real..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/13/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Eli Roth, the director behind Hostel and Cabin Fever, teams up with DreamWorks Animation (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Bad Guys) for a new animated horror series for older kids: “Fright Krewe.” Bloody Disgusting has learned this morning that “Fright Krewe” premieres October 2 on Hulu and Peacock, and the official trailer has been unleashed.
Watch the trailer below and read on for everything you need to know!
“Fright Krewe” is Created and Executive Produced by Eli Roth & James Frey. The series is also Executive Produced by Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
Main Cast: Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,...
Watch the trailer below and read on for everything you need to know!
“Fright Krewe” is Created and Executive Produced by Eli Roth & James Frey. The series is also Executive Produced by Joanna Lewis and Kristine Songco.
In the 10-episode series, ” An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries. But, honestly? Saving the world might be easier than becoming friends.”
Main Cast: Sydney Mikayla as “Soleil,” Tim Johnson Jr. as “Maybe,” Grace Lu as “Missy,...
- 9/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
For the D’Amelio family, a lot has happened in the past 12 months.
Last year, mother Heidi D’Amelio and her younger daughter Charli D’Amelio competed on Dancing With The Stars, with Charli becoming the first TikTok creator to win the ABC competition series. The whole family, including father Marc D’Amelio and older daughter Dixie D’Amelio, worked together to launch their own footwear brand. There was even a time when it looked like Marc would buy TikTok to save it from a U.S. ban.
So yeah, this internet-famous family has a few things going on. If you’re struggling to keep up with all the news coming out of the D’Amelio household, their Hulu series will be able to fill you in. Season three of The D’Amelio Show will explore the titular family’s interpersonal dynamics, busy schedules, and romantic relationships when it premiers on September 20.
A trailer for...
Last year, mother Heidi D’Amelio and her younger daughter Charli D’Amelio competed on Dancing With The Stars, with Charli becoming the first TikTok creator to win the ABC competition series. The whole family, including father Marc D’Amelio and older daughter Dixie D’Amelio, worked together to launch their own footwear brand. There was even a time when it looked like Marc would buy TikTok to save it from a U.S. ban.
So yeah, this internet-famous family has a few things going on. If you’re struggling to keep up with all the news coming out of the D’Amelio household, their Hulu series will be able to fill you in. Season three of The D’Amelio Show will explore the titular family’s interpersonal dynamics, busy schedules, and romantic relationships when it premiers on September 20.
A trailer for...
- 9/7/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for This Is About Humanity, the U.S. Open and Jaguar II‘s album release.
Jaguar II album release event
Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Shenseea, JoJo, Lucky Daye and Quinta Brunson came out to celebrate the release of Victoria Monét’s second album Jaguar II on Aug. 25. The event was sponsored by Tres Generaciones Tequila and took place at La Mesa in Los Angeles.
Victoria Monét and Cardi B Quinta Brunson and Kelly Rowland
This Is About Humanity fifth-anniversary soirée
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s fifth-anniversary event on Saturday, hosted at Henry Winkler’s home with support from Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. This Is About Humanity was founded by Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade...
Jaguar II album release event
Cardi B, Kelly Rowland, Shenseea, JoJo, Lucky Daye and Quinta Brunson came out to celebrate the release of Victoria Monét’s second album Jaguar II on Aug. 25. The event was sponsored by Tres Generaciones Tequila and took place at La Mesa in Los Angeles.
Victoria Monét and Cardi B Quinta Brunson and Kelly Rowland
This Is About Humanity fifth-anniversary soirée
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s fifth-anniversary event on Saturday, hosted at Henry Winkler’s home with support from Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Eva Longoria. This Is About Humanity was founded by Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade...
- 9/1/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bobbi Althoff is shutting down the rumour mill.
On Wednesday, the podcaster took to her Instagram to share deny rumours that she slept with Drake after her interview with the rapper last month.
Read More: Who Is Bobbi Althoff? All About The TikTok Star Who Interviewed Drake Under The Covers
In the post, Althoff shared a screenshot of her Dm conversation with Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy addressing the rumours.
“My girlfriend says you hooked up with Drake and got divorced. I am saying that is not true,” Portnoy had asked.
“I am not commenting publicly but off the record, you’re right that is not true,” Althoff responded.
Bobbi Althoff/Instagram
“I did not want to do this podcast in the first place, and now so much negativity is coming from it. I’m going to leave it alone after this but this is the uncensored dm between Dave and I,...
On Wednesday, the podcaster took to her Instagram to share deny rumours that she slept with Drake after her interview with the rapper last month.
Read More: Who Is Bobbi Althoff? All About The TikTok Star Who Interviewed Drake Under The Covers
In the post, Althoff shared a screenshot of her Dm conversation with Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy addressing the rumours.
“My girlfriend says you hooked up with Drake and got divorced. I am saying that is not true,” Portnoy had asked.
“I am not commenting publicly but off the record, you’re right that is not true,” Althoff responded.
Bobbi Althoff/Instagram
“I did not want to do this podcast in the first place, and now so much negativity is coming from it. I’m going to leave it alone after this but this is the uncensored dm between Dave and I,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Creative Artists Agency on Wednesday announced the elevation of five to agent, along with the promotion of another to an executive role.
Yasi Agahnia has been promoted to agent in the Music Touring area’s private events division, with Logan Binstock now to serve as a talent agent, and Abe Coelho working as an agent in the Media Finance department, led by Roeg Sutherland and Benjamin Kramer. Ryan Quint has assumed a post as agent in the Comedy Touring department, with Karen Schillinger to serve as an agent in in the Music Touring department, and Erik Toral as an executive in Global Client Strategy.
Agahnia, Binstock, Coelho, Quint and Toral will be based out of the agency’s Los Angeles office, with Schillinger working from Nashville.
Graduating with a degree in Communication Studies from the University of San Diego, Agahnia began her career in CAA’s mailroom in 2018 and later...
Yasi Agahnia has been promoted to agent in the Music Touring area’s private events division, with Logan Binstock now to serve as a talent agent, and Abe Coelho working as an agent in the Media Finance department, led by Roeg Sutherland and Benjamin Kramer. Ryan Quint has assumed a post as agent in the Comedy Touring department, with Karen Schillinger to serve as an agent in in the Music Touring department, and Erik Toral as an executive in Global Client Strategy.
Agahnia, Binstock, Coelho, Quint and Toral will be based out of the agency’s Los Angeles office, with Schillinger working from Nashville.
Graduating with a degree in Communication Studies from the University of San Diego, Agahnia began her career in CAA’s mailroom in 2018 and later...
- 6/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Creators on the Rise, where—in partnership with global creator company Jellysmack—we find and profile breakout creators who are in the midst of extraordinary growth.
If Austen Alexander pulls his Battle Bus up in your town, you’d better watch out.
He might challenge you to an extreme Marines fitness routine. He might ask you to hang from a bar to win 100. Or he might tell you to drink exactly 16 ounces of water every single morning.
The Battle Bus, along with its predecessor the Battle Bunker, is now Alexander’s full-time job. But, not so long ago, it was a massive risk.
Alexander started his YouTube channel in 2018. Because he was still actively in the Navy, lots of his early content revolved around what it was like being in the military: his job, his colleagues’ jobs, and their lifestyles. By the time he left the Navy in...
If Austen Alexander pulls his Battle Bus up in your town, you’d better watch out.
He might challenge you to an extreme Marines fitness routine. He might ask you to hang from a bar to win 100. Or he might tell you to drink exactly 16 ounces of water every single morning.
The Battle Bus, along with its predecessor the Battle Bunker, is now Alexander’s full-time job. But, not so long ago, it was a massive risk.
Alexander started his YouTube channel in 2018. Because he was still actively in the Navy, lots of his early content revolved around what it was like being in the military: his job, his colleagues’ jobs, and their lifestyles. By the time he left the Navy in...
- 11/30/2022
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
On Oct. 19, the athletics department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison confirmed what plenty of people already knew: private, explicit photos and videos of the women’s volleyball team had leaked online. The images appeared on a variety of platforms, including 4chan, Reddit, Twitter, Imgur, Telegram, Discord and TikTok — and remain available via most of those social channels.
The Uw-Madison Police Department, law enforcement agency for the university’s campus, launched an investigation into the material as constituting revenge porn, a Class A misdemeanor in the state, with penalties of up...
The Uw-Madison Police Department, law enforcement agency for the university’s campus, launched an investigation into the material as constituting revenge porn, a Class A misdemeanor in the state, with penalties of up...
- 10/26/2022
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
It looks like Addison Rae’s mom and Yung Gravy are going their separate ways.
The unlikely couple made headlines when they showed up together at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards fresh off of Sheri Easterling’s divorce from her husband.
According to Gravy, the relationship started a month prior.
Read More: Dionne Warwick Confused By Yung Gravy After VMAs Appearance
“She basically showed some love and DMed me at one point,” the 26-year-old said on the “BFFs with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Chickenfry” podcast. “So I started showing some love back and now we’re just being cute.”
A month and a half after their red carpet appearance together, a source told E!News the two have cooled off of their relationship.
“It was very short lived and they wanted to get people talking,” a source close to Easterling said. “Sheri definitely was interested in him and loved...
The unlikely couple made headlines when they showed up together at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards fresh off of Sheri Easterling’s divorce from her husband.
According to Gravy, the relationship started a month prior.
Read More: Dionne Warwick Confused By Yung Gravy After VMAs Appearance
“She basically showed some love and DMed me at one point,” the 26-year-old said on the “BFFs with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Chickenfry” podcast. “So I started showing some love back and now we’re just being cute.”
A month and a half after their red carpet appearance together, a source told E!News the two have cooled off of their relationship.
“It was very short lived and they wanted to get people talking,” a source close to Easterling said. “Sheri definitely was interested in him and loved...
- 10/10/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
“Locke and Key” Season 3, which will serve as the series’ final chapter, is set to premiere Aug. 10 on Netflix.
In the final chapter of the series, the Locke family discovers the existence of a time-travel key within Keyhouse. However, a new threat in Matheson is determined to fulfill his own plan with the keys.
“Locke and Key” stars Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Kevin Durand, Sherri Saum, Brendan Hines and Coby Bird. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name written by Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Aron Eli Coleite, Joe Hill and Chris Ryall executive produce the series, along with Idw’s Lydia Antonini and Ted Adams; Genre Arts’ Lindsey Springer; Circle of Confusion’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs; and Take 5...
In the final chapter of the series, the Locke family discovers the existence of a time-travel key within Keyhouse. However, a new threat in Matheson is determined to fulfill his own plan with the keys.
“Locke and Key” stars Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, Emilia Jones, Jackson Robert Scott, Kevin Durand, Sherri Saum, Brendan Hines and Coby Bird. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name written by Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez.
Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Aron Eli Coleite, Joe Hill and Chris Ryall executive produce the series, along with Idw’s Lydia Antonini and Ted Adams; Genre Arts’ Lindsey Springer; Circle of Confusion’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, David Alpert and Rick Jacobs; and Take 5...
- 7/28/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment has wrapped production on Kitty to Cooperstown—a new feature doc on MLB great Jim “Kitty” Kaat, who just this past Sunday was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.
The film will explore the 83-year-old’s life via exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, examining his legacy in light of his 25 years as a pro baseball player, as well as his 35 years as a seven-time Emmy-winning commentator.
Kaat’s story can be connected from the beginning of baseball to the present day, accompanied by baseball lore and legend at every turn. From his 1950s pitching with the Washington Senators against Yankee greats like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, to facing off with Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers in the 1965 World Series as a Minnesota Twin, to winning the 1982 World Series Championship with the St. Louis Cardinals and teammates Ozzie Smith and Keith Hernandez.
In his...
The film will explore the 83-year-old’s life via exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, examining his legacy in light of his 25 years as a pro baseball player, as well as his 35 years as a seven-time Emmy-winning commentator.
Kaat’s story can be connected from the beginning of baseball to the present day, accompanied by baseball lore and legend at every turn. From his 1950s pitching with the Washington Senators against Yankee greats like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, to facing off with Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers in the 1965 World Series as a Minnesota Twin, to winning the 1982 World Series Championship with the St. Louis Cardinals and teammates Ozzie Smith and Keith Hernandez.
In his...
- 7/26/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Winter State Entertainment is currently in post-production on Roaf, a feature-length doc on the life of Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Roaf, which will examine his civil rights activism throughout his time in the National Football League.
Roaf’s family played a huge part in history. His mother was named the first Black Supreme Court Justice in Arkansas, appointed by both Democratic and Republican Governors. His father played football for Michigan State after traveling the civil rights-era iteration of the ‘Underground Railroad,’ a clandestine network that helped promising African-American athletes migrate north and escape the segregated south to play college and professional sports. Roaf went on to play in the NFL for both the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs, earning himself 13 Pro-Bowls and eventually ending up in the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Oh.
After a prestigious career in pro football, he married business...
Roaf’s family played a huge part in history. His mother was named the first Black Supreme Court Justice in Arkansas, appointed by both Democratic and Republican Governors. His father played football for Michigan State after traveling the civil rights-era iteration of the ‘Underground Railroad,’ a clandestine network that helped promising African-American athletes migrate north and escape the segregated south to play college and professional sports. Roaf went on to play in the NFL for both the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs, earning himself 13 Pro-Bowls and eventually ending up in the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Oh.
After a prestigious career in pro football, he married business...
- 7/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Pete Davidson and Olivia O'Brien don't exactly see eye to eye when it comes to their past. In a June 29 podcast episode, Olivia said that she and Pete dated nearly two years ago—and that he allegedly broke things off with her over text to start seeing Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor. However, a rep for Pete tells E! News, "there is no truth to this," adding that the pair "were friends and hung [out] a few times." During the BFFs with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Chickenfry podcast, Dave Portnoy asked Olivia "what was going on" between her and Pete. And after she looked surprised by his question, Dave read an anonymous and unverified tip that was sent to...
- 6/30/2022
- E! Online
Olivia O'Brien just revealed she and Pete Davidson were once more than just friends. During the June 29 episode of the BFFs with Dave Portnoy, Josh Richards, and Brianna Chickenfry podcast, host Dave Portnoy put Olivia in the hot seat by asking her "what was going on" between her and the Saturday Night Live alum. "Where did you hear that?" Olivia asked. "How did you hear that?" Dave then read an anonymous and unverified submission that was made to the celebrity gossip site DeuxMoi, suggesting Pete was with Olivia before he entered a relationship with Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor. "I have it on good authority that pete and phoebe are in fact an item," the...
- 6/30/2022
- E! Online
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Josh Richards, the TikTok star and co-founder of CrossCheck Studios, will create and produce TV content exclusively for Amazon Studios under a first-look deal, the company said on Thursday.
It’s not immediately clear what kind of shows Richards will be creating and producing for the studio, but an Amazon Studios spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter that the deal does not outline a set number of shows that Richards must produce.
Amazon will also take advantage of Richards’ social media bona fides by tapping the creator and entrepreneur to make custom social content for Amazon Studios IP and other brands available on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, like Thursday Night Football, which Amazon acquired the exclusive rights to this year.
Additional terms of the deal, which was first reported by Variety, were not disclosed.
Richards first rose to popularity on TikTok, where...
Josh Richards, the TikTok star and co-founder of CrossCheck Studios, will create and produce TV content exclusively for Amazon Studios under a first-look deal, the company said on Thursday.
It’s not immediately clear what kind of shows Richards will be creating and producing for the studio, but an Amazon Studios spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter that the deal does not outline a set number of shows that Richards must produce.
Amazon will also take advantage of Richards’ social media bona fides by tapping the creator and entrepreneur to make custom social content for Amazon Studios IP and other brands available on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, like Thursday Night Football, which Amazon acquired the exclusive rights to this year.
Additional terms of the deal, which was first reported by Variety, were not disclosed.
Richards first rose to popularity on TikTok, where...
- 6/23/2022
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Josh Richards has entered into a first-look deal with Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.
Under the terms of the deal, he will act as a brand ambassador for the streamer and will develop custom social media for its content, including the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football.” The pro football league signed an 11-year deal with Amazon in 2021 for the rights to the Thursday night games, with this fall’s season being the first under the deal.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Josh and his incredible team into the Amazon Studios and Prime Video fold,” said Lee Stimmel, head of influencer marketing for Amazon’s Prime Video. “Josh has an amazing track record of creating engaging content that resonates with his millions of fans. We cannot wait to get started building social content formats with Josh that will excite our customers all over the world.”
The deal will also see...
Under the terms of the deal, he will act as a brand ambassador for the streamer and will develop custom social media for its content, including the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football.” The pro football league signed an 11-year deal with Amazon in 2021 for the rights to the Thursday night games, with this fall’s season being the first under the deal.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Josh and his incredible team into the Amazon Studios and Prime Video fold,” said Lee Stimmel, head of influencer marketing for Amazon’s Prime Video. “Josh has an amazing track record of creating engaging content that resonates with his millions of fans. We cannot wait to get started building social content formats with Josh that will excite our customers all over the world.”
The deal will also see...
- 6/23/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Cooper Noriega won't be forgotten. Two weeks after the TikToker died at age 19, his friend Josh Richards shared how he's feeling about the loss. "It's obviously, like, one of those impossible things to deal with, to lose a friend," he said on the BFFs podcast on June 22. "You don't really expect to have that happen to you at 20." Josh, who is also an influencer on TikTok with 25 million followers, went on to show support for Cooper's family amid their grief and commended them for founding Coop's Advice, an organization dedicated to keeping Cooper's memory alive through meaningful projects. "I'm...
- 6/23/2022
- E! Online
The iconic Hearst Estate was the place to be on Thursday, May 12th, as Rolling Stone and Meta were joined by a veritable who’s who of social media stardom. The mansion’s sprawling grounds and dazzling peach façade set the stage for a celebration of the magazine’s inaugural Creators Issue and the digital tastemakers that graced the pages of the special edition.
DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&b and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress...
DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&b and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress...
- 5/23/2022
- by Kwasi Boadi
- Rollingstone.com
Bryce Hall's 2021 included a main card fight in the ill-fated Battle of the Platforms and some gains for the energy drink business he runs alongside his one-time Sway LA housemate Josh Richards. Based on recent news, it would seem that Hall's 2022 will be just as jam-packed. The 22-year-old influencer, who first rose to prominence on TikTok, will star in Skill House, an upcoming horror movie that will satirize TikTok.
Skill House is directed by Josh Stolberg, who is known for his work in the Saw cinematic universe. For his link-up with Hall, he will work within his signature genre while sending up the absurdity of influencer culture. The film's title suggests that it will specifically hone in on the "creator houses" that have become communal residences for TikTok stars. L.A.'s Sway House, which Hall co-founded and helped make famous, will serve as a filming location for the flick.
Skill House is directed by Josh Stolberg, who is known for his work in the Saw cinematic universe. For his link-up with Hall, he will work within his signature genre while sending up the absurdity of influencer culture. The film's title suggests that it will specifically hone in on the "creator houses" that have become communal residences for TikTok stars. L.A.'s Sway House, which Hall co-founded and helped make famous, will serve as a filming location for the flick.
- 4/14/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
As a purveyor of video equipment, keyboards, headsets, and other peripherals, Logitech knows that the creator economy depends on its services. The Swiss company has supported videomakers through its Logitech For Creators initiative, and now it's doubling down on its pledge to support the online video community's technical needs. It has announced a collaborative platform called 'Together We Create' as well as a star-studded 'Creator Society' that will feature notable names like celebrity choreographer JaQuel Knight and comedian Josh Richards.
Together We Create kicked off with a multi-cultural video that featured the members of the new Creator Society. In addition to the American Knight and the Canadian Richards, the campaign also includes French musical artists Chloé Stafler and Pastel, as well as British gamer King Jae. Streamers Tatted Poodle and Friskk round out the program's inaugural lineup.
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Together We Create kicked off with a multi-cultural video that featured the members of the new Creator Society. In addition to the American Knight and the Canadian Richards, the campaign also includes French musical artists Chloé Stafler and Pastel, as well as British gamer King Jae. Streamers Tatted Poodle and Friskk round out the program's inaugural lineup.
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- 4/6/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: Longtime ICM Partners agent Matt Sorger has left to join A3 Artists Agency as senior agent in the Alternative Programming, Digital Media, Licensing and Branding division. He is the latest ICM agent to depart for another agency or management company ahead of company’s pending acquisition by CAA.
Sorger spent 10 years at ICM where he was an Alternative TV Packaging Agent agent in the Broadcasting and International Television and Media departments. There, he built a roster of talent across lifestyle, sports and entertainment that includes Michelle Beadle, Karamo Brown, Rachel Bonnetta, Scott Evans, Vinny Guadagnino, Zuri Hall, Josh Richards and Jay Williams. Most of Sorger’s current clients are expected to join him at A3 Artists Agency, which houses both digital and unscripted under the same umbrella.
“Matt has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking, hardworking, and fiercely loyal advocate for his clients,” said A3 Artists Agency President Brian Cho.
Sorger spent 10 years at ICM where he was an Alternative TV Packaging Agent agent in the Broadcasting and International Television and Media departments. There, he built a roster of talent across lifestyle, sports and entertainment that includes Michelle Beadle, Karamo Brown, Rachel Bonnetta, Scott Evans, Vinny Guadagnino, Zuri Hall, Josh Richards and Jay Williams. Most of Sorger’s current clients are expected to join him at A3 Artists Agency, which houses both digital and unscripted under the same umbrella.
“Matt has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking, hardworking, and fiercely loyal advocate for his clients,” said A3 Artists Agency President Brian Cho.
- 3/23/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Sway House may no longer be co-habitating, but that isn’t stopping the seminal TikTok collective from doing business.
The creator quintet -- including Noah Beck, Blake Gray, Bryce Hall, Griffin Johnson, and Josh Richards -- are launching their workout supplement brand, Sway Fitness, at health and wellness retailer Gnc.
Sway Fitness, which comprises pre-workout powders, will hit shelves and Gnc's website this month.
A 14-oz. tub of pre-workout powder, priced at $40, is available in three flavors, while 'Sheeshh' energy sticks – or packs of powder that are meant to be ingested directly, priced at $24 for a pack of 12 – are available in sour gummy and grape.
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The creator quintet -- including Noah Beck, Blake Gray, Bryce Hall, Griffin Johnson, and Josh Richards -- are launching their workout supplement brand, Sway Fitness, at health and wellness retailer Gnc.
Sway Fitness, which comprises pre-workout powders, will hit shelves and Gnc's website this month.
A 14-oz. tub of pre-workout powder, priced at $40, is available in three flavors, while 'Sheeshh' energy sticks – or packs of powder that are meant to be ingested directly, priced at $24 for a pack of 12 – are available in sour gummy and grape.
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- 2/24/2022
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Despite rumors of a romance, Madelyn Cline and Zack Bia are not testing the outer banks past the friend zone. Netflix star, Cline, 24, and Bia, 25, first sparked relationship speculation when the two were photographed hanging out in late December, just a few days ahead of her birthday. Fast-forward almost a month to a recent episode of the BFFs With Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards podcast, where Bia set the record straight. "We are not dating," he said of his bond with the actress, adding, "We hang out all the time." But he was quick to add, "I think, as someone like herself who is extremely busy and is going to start traveling—she's...
- 1/18/2022
- E! Online
Digital media veteran Sarah Penna has joined creator subscription platform Patreon as senior manager of creator launches.
She will be tasked with spearheading high-profile creator partnerships, reporting to Patreon’s head of creator partnerships, Avi Gandi. Gandi joined Patreon from Jimmy Kimmel and Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse in August.
Recent signings at Patreon include Larray, Zane and Heath, Chase Hudson, Scotty Sire, and Josh Richards.
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She will be tasked with spearheading high-profile creator partnerships, reporting to Patreon’s head of creator partnerships, Avi Gandi. Gandi joined Patreon from Jimmy Kimmel and Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse in August.
Recent signings at Patreon include Larray, Zane and Heath, Chase Hudson, Scotty Sire, and Josh Richards.
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- 1/14/2022
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Next Big Thing: TikTok Star Josh Richards on His First Movie Role and What Gen Z Brings to Hollywood
At 19 years old, Toronto-born digital content creator and entrepreneur Josh Richards has already amassed 25.6 million followers on TikTok, 7 million on Instagram and 2.35 million subscribers on YouTube. He’s also founded CrossCheck Studios, a production company, with business partner Michael Gruen and former ICM agent Chris Sawtelle, in partnership with Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas; formed a Gen Z marketing agency called HawkeZ; started Animal Capital, a $15 million venture capital firm focused on backing startups; co-founded caffeinated drink brand Ani Energy; and launched a podcast. Known for his lip-syncing and dance videos — along with video ...
- 11/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Next Big Thing: TikTok Star Josh Richards on His First Movie Role and What Gen Z Brings to Hollywood
At 19 years old, Toronto-born digital content creator and entrepreneur Josh Richards has already amassed 25.6 million followers on TikTok, 7 million on Instagram and 2.35 million subscribers on YouTube. He’s also founded CrossCheck Studios, a production company, with business partner Michael Gruen and former ICM agent Chris Sawtelle, in partnership with Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas; formed a Gen Z marketing agency called HawkeZ; started Animal Capital, a $15 million venture capital firm focused on backing startups; co-founded caffeinated drink brand Ani Energy; and launched a podcast. Known for his lip-syncing and dance videos — along with video ...
- 11/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: STXfilms has entered into a first-look film deal with CrossCheck Studios, the production company founded this year by internet entrepreneur and mega-influencer Josh Richards and co-presidents Michael Gruen and Chris Sawtelle.
Richards, 19, is an entrepreneur, musician, writer, actor and host with a reach of 40 million followers — 25.6M of those on TikTok. Richards told Forbes that he plans to be the “first influencer billionaire.”
STX will have a first look at all original CrossCheck film development. The first film they’re working on is Halloween Party, a new comedy written by Nick Cion & Annie Harnick, in which Richards will star. In the movie, two friends on the fringes of Hollywood go on a hunt for a crazy gamer’s fabled Halloween party. Their chase takes them through legendary ragers, haunted mansions, and the hidden depths of their own friendship as they try to get a taste of Hollywood glamor.
“Josh...
Richards, 19, is an entrepreneur, musician, writer, actor and host with a reach of 40 million followers — 25.6M of those on TikTok. Richards told Forbes that he plans to be the “first influencer billionaire.”
STX will have a first look at all original CrossCheck film development. The first film they’re working on is Halloween Party, a new comedy written by Nick Cion & Annie Harnick, in which Richards will star. In the movie, two friends on the fringes of Hollywood go on a hunt for a crazy gamer’s fabled Halloween party. Their chase takes them through legendary ragers, haunted mansions, and the hidden depths of their own friendship as they try to get a taste of Hollywood glamor.
“Josh...
- 11/3/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, actor John Stamos and former ESPN pair Bill Simmons and Connor Schell are among the investors in a $15M funding round for collectibles company Rally.
Rally is a platform that allows people to buy shares in rare items such as an X-Men comic from 1963, a guitar signed by Slash and a piece of Staples Center signed by Kobe Bryant.
Wheelhouse, which the former Leftfield Entertainment boss launched in 2018 in partnership with Jimmy Kimmel, has led the series B follow-on round with other investors including Kevin Durant’s 35 Ventures, Animal Capital, founded by social media stars Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson and Noah Beck, Stamos, Schell, Simmons, former World Series champion Chase Utley, Sal Iacono, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments and LionTree.
The latest round brings Rally, which calls itself a fractional investment platform in the $370B collectibles market, to over $65M in equity capital raised to date. It...
Rally is a platform that allows people to buy shares in rare items such as an X-Men comic from 1963, a guitar signed by Slash and a piece of Staples Center signed by Kobe Bryant.
Wheelhouse, which the former Leftfield Entertainment boss launched in 2018 in partnership with Jimmy Kimmel, has led the series B follow-on round with other investors including Kevin Durant’s 35 Ventures, Animal Capital, founded by social media stars Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson and Noah Beck, Stamos, Schell, Simmons, former World Series champion Chase Utley, Sal Iacono, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments and LionTree.
The latest round brings Rally, which calls itself a fractional investment platform in the $370B collectibles market, to over $65M in equity capital raised to date. It...
- 10/13/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Grindstone Entertainment Group has claimed worldwide rights to Winterstate Entertainment’s musical comedy Summertime Dropouts, ahead of its October 26 virtual premiere benefitting The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, with plans to release it next year.
The film centers on three best friends in a pop-punk band, who compete against rivals Late for Curfew and Half Past Midnight to play at the very last Vans Warped Tour. It watches as they discover that the road to fame isn’t an easy journey between work, school, and relationships.
Summertime Dropouts stars up-and-comers including Nicholas Podany, Crystal Lake Evans, Caleb Donahoe, Melanie Brook, Takaya Abdou Lloyd, Serena Laurel, and Josh Richards, marking the film debut of the latter social influencer. Pic also features an appearance by a Warped Tour mainstay—pop-punk band, Simple Plan.
Jhene Chase directed from a script she co-wrote with Camille and Hamid Torabpour. Producers on the Winterstate film included Stelio Savante,...
The film centers on three best friends in a pop-punk band, who compete against rivals Late for Curfew and Half Past Midnight to play at the very last Vans Warped Tour. It watches as they discover that the road to fame isn’t an easy journey between work, school, and relationships.
Summertime Dropouts stars up-and-comers including Nicholas Podany, Crystal Lake Evans, Caleb Donahoe, Melanie Brook, Takaya Abdou Lloyd, Serena Laurel, and Josh Richards, marking the film debut of the latter social influencer. Pic also features an appearance by a Warped Tour mainstay—pop-punk band, Simple Plan.
Jhene Chase directed from a script she co-wrote with Camille and Hamid Torabpour. Producers on the Winterstate film included Stelio Savante,...
- 10/11/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former Paramount exec Jared Sleisenger has joined emerging production company CrossCheck Studios as its head of television.
CrossCheck, which focuses on Gen Z content creators from various sectors, is a joint venture with Unrealistic Ideas, a production company founded by Mark Wahlberg, Archie Gips and Stephen Levenson. Entrepreneur and social media influencer Josh Richards runs CrossCheck, and Michael Gruen and Chris Sawtelle are its co-presidents.
As VP of television, Sleisenger will oversee all scripted and unscripted TV projects.
“We’re excited to have Jared leading our television division,” Richards said. “Jared is a creative force who has led marquee projects across multiple platforms. We can’t wait to see all that he’ll accomplish.”
In a three-year run at Paramount Television Studios, Sleisenger contributed to the development of American Gigolo for Showtime, The Devil in the White City for Hulu, The Talisman for Netflix, and the untitled Justin Timberlake/Chuck Barris project for Apple.
CrossCheck, which focuses on Gen Z content creators from various sectors, is a joint venture with Unrealistic Ideas, a production company founded by Mark Wahlberg, Archie Gips and Stephen Levenson. Entrepreneur and social media influencer Josh Richards runs CrossCheck, and Michael Gruen and Chris Sawtelle are its co-presidents.
As VP of television, Sleisenger will oversee all scripted and unscripted TV projects.
“We’re excited to have Jared leading our television division,” Richards said. “Jared is a creative force who has led marquee projects across multiple platforms. We can’t wait to see all that he’ll accomplish.”
In a three-year run at Paramount Television Studios, Sleisenger contributed to the development of American Gigolo for Showtime, The Devil in the White City for Hulu, The Talisman for Netflix, and the untitled Justin Timberlake/Chuck Barris project for Apple.
- 10/1/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
ICM talent agent and head of digital ventures Chris Sawtelle is leaving the firm to become co-president of CrossCheck Holdings, the sports, entertainment, and marketing company founded by ICM clients Josh Richards and Michael Gruen. CrossCheck’s holdings include CrossCheck Studios, the production studio Richards and Gruen launched earlier this year in a deal with Mark […]
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- 9/22/2021
- by James Hale
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