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      Serena Williams Develops New Docuseries About Her Life and Career

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      The female tennis champion has signed a deal with Amazon to work on projects including a new multi-part documentary that chronicles her personal and professional life.

      Apr 15, 2021

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      Tennis superstar Serena Williams is inviting cameras into her life both on and off the court for a new Amazon docuseries.

      The 23-time Grand Slam champ and businesswoman will lay bare her personal and professional life for the as-yet-untitled project, which she will executive produce alongside her longtime coach, Patrick Mouratoglou.

      The show is part of a new first-look TV deal Williams has signed with Amazon officials, with whom she will collaborate on both scripted and unscripted content.

      “I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience,” the mother-of-one, who is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, shared in a statement.

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      “I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own, and I look forward to sharing those with the world.”

      Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, added, “Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation, admired not only for her unmatched prowess on the court but for her dedication to advocacy as well.”

      “We’re incredibly excited to share her journey in this new series, and to work with her to create new original content for our Prime Video customers worldwide.”

      A launch date for the docuseries has yet to be announced.

      It won’t be the first time Williams has opened up on camera – she released the HBO documentary, “Being Serena”, in 2018.

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      Wyatt Pike Happy to Be Home After Abrupt 'American Idol' Exit

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      The 20-year-old singing hopeful, who made it to the top 16 on the singing competition show, touches on why he had to leave via a social media post, thanking fans for their outpouring ‘support.’

      Apr 15, 2021

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      Wyatt Pike has broken his silence on his abrupt exit from “American Idol”. Just two days after his departure was announced by host Ryan Seacrest, the singer took to social media to inform his fans that he is happy “to be home.”

      Making use of Instagram Story on Wednesday, April 14, the 20-year-old shared a picture of a car covered with snow. Alongside the snap, he raved, “good to be home! also rather snowy… love you all! [blue heart emoji].”

      Wyatt Pike said he was happy ‘to be home’ following ‘American Idol’ exit.

      A few hours earlier, Wyatt turned to his Instagram feed to reveal why he left the singing competition show. Putting out a picture of himself, he penned, “I had to leave the @AmericanIdol competition for personal reasons but am so thankful I get to play music for the rest of my life. Fellow contestants – miss you all, good luck!”

      The Utah native went on to express his gratitude to those who have supported him on his journey. He stated, “Thank you to everyone for your support… do stick around for more musical things soon!”

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      Many of Wyatt’s followers were saddened by his decision. However, some others left supportive comments for him. One fan assured, “You are going to do big things!! I’ll always be rooting for you.” Another added, “Can’t wait to see what comes next Wyatt.” A third chimed in, “so happy that you’re okay. so excited for the future!!!! :)”

      Wyatt, who had been competing on “American Idol” since late 2020, made it to the top 16. When viewers were waiting to see whether he was in the season’s top 12, Ryan divulged in the Monday, April 12 episode, “Before we get to the results, I have to tell you that finalist Wyatt Pike will not be competing in the competition. He had to drop out, but we wish him the very best.”

      Wyatt sang a cover of “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon in his last appearance, which gained praise from judges. One in particular was Katy Perry who gushed, “I think you do have a little bit of an angle in this competition that you’re an authentic singer-songwriter… I think whatever happens, you’re it.”

      Also complimenting Wyatt was Luke Bryan who said, “I remember one of the coolest things ever happened to me is the day I realized that I get to do music forever, under any circumstance.” He continued, “I’m telling you, Wyatt, you are going to be able to do music for the rest of your life.”

      “You have a style on stage that we like to watch,” Lionel Richie pointed out. “And to watch you take that song and make it your song, you’re on your way to something big, my friend.”

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      Harry Connick Jr. Returning to 'American Idol' as Musical Guest

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      The former ‘Idol’ judge is set to return to the singing television competition as a performer along with ex-contestant Lauren Daigle for a faith-themed episode.

      Apr 15, 2021

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      Former “American Idol” judge Harry Connick Jr. will be returning to the show next week (19Apr21) for a faith-based episode with ex-contestant Lauren Daigle.

      He will perform two songs from his new Christian album, “Alone with My Faith”, which he recorded during lockdown, while Daigle will sing her 2019 hit “Look Up Child”.

      Connick, Jr., who was a judge on Idol alongside Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban from 2013 to 2016, tells Billboard he cannot wait to get back to the TV talent contest.

      “It’s really nice to be back,” he says. “I had such a good time when I was a judge, and before that, a mentor. So any chance I get to see those folks again, I welcome. I have a lot of friends there.”

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      Daigle adds, “I’m excited to be back with people that I so enjoy. We did rehearsals and the Idol team, like the band, is insane. We had a ball. The band nailed it… It’s also really refreshing how kind they are.”

      Daigle auditioned for the show in 2010 and 2012 when she just missed out on making it to the top 10.

      “I don’t have any disdain or any negativity toward the show,” she explains. “At the time I was so young and naive and I don’t think I knew who I was yet. So I could have been pulled in so many different directions artistically. I feel like it gave me an opportunity to step back… I’m actually really excited that it worked out this way.”

      They aren’t the only former “Idol” favourites returning to the show – original judge Paula Abdul is currently sitting in for Luke Bryan after he tested positive for COVID-19.

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      Idris Elba's 'Luther' Branded Unauthentic by BBC Diversity Chief

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      The drama series fronted by the ‘Star Trek Beyond’ actor is criticized for the lack of Black culture by the head of BBC’s creative diversity Miranda Wayland.

      Apr 15, 2021

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      The BBC’s creative diversity chief has insisted Idris Elba’s hit series “Luther” “doesn’t feel authentic” due to the absence of Black culture in the character’s life.

      The hit crime drama starring Elba as troubled detective chief inspector John Luther and Ruth Wilson as the psychopathic murderer Alice, has run for five seasons since 2010, with a film reportedly in the works.

      Addressing the diversity on the show during a talk at the MIPTV conference, Miranda Wayland, the BBC’s Head of Creative Diversity, is quoted as saying, “When it first came out everybody loved the fact that Idris Elba was in there – a really strong, Black character lead.”

      “We all fell in love with him. Who didn’t, right? But after you got into about the second series, you got kind of like, OK, he doesn’t have any Black friends, he doesn’t eat any Caribbean food, this doesn’t feel authentic,” reported The Times.

      Wayland added, “It’s about making sure that everything around them – their environment, their culture, the set – is absolutely reflective.”

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      She suggested things would be different if the corporation were developing the drama today, referencing shows such as Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You” and a TV adaptation of Vikram Seth novel “A Suitable Boy”.

      “These are stories about a narrative that most of us are very comfortable about, but showed a different premise on it,” she said. “Diversity should not be seen as a risk that makes shows unpalatable to mass audiences, but as an opportunity to bring an edge to storytelling and move away from stereotypes.”

      Neil Cross, who created Luther, has previously addressed the casting of Idris in the lead role and the colour-blind approach to presenting the character.

      “It would have been an act of tremendous arrogance for me to try to write a black character. We would have ended up with a slightly embarrassed, ignorant, middle-class, white writer’s idea of a black character.”

      A BBC spokesperson told The Times, “Luther is a multi-award winning crime drama series and the iconic role of DCI John Luther has become one of TV’s most powerful detective characters of which we are tremendously proud.”

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      Daniel Dae Kim Confronted J.J. Abrams About Asian Stereotypes on 'Lost' Pilot

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      The ‘Hawaii Five-0’ actor opens up that he had issues with the way his character was portrayed on the very first episode of ‘Lost’ and complained to the creators.

      Apr 15, 2021

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      Actor Daniel Dae Kim confronted the creators of his hit show “Lost” after becoming concerned about the way his character played on Asian stereotypes.

      The star feared how his role as dominant husband Jin-Soo Kwon to his submissive onscreen wife Sun, played by Yunjin Kim, would be perceived by viewers if their characters didn’t evolve beyond the pilot episode in 2004 and took his complaints directly to creators J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof, who assured Kim the parts would be fully developed.

      He said, “My greatest fear was that the pilot of Lost would air, but the series would not – because if you were to see the pilot as the totality of my character, you would have been left with that stereotype.”

      “While we were shooting, I remember sitting down with Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams and saying, ‘Guys, this character cannot progress in the same way.’ They basically said, ‘Trust us.’ I did, and it turned out for the best.”

      Despite his initial reservations, Daniel admitted he signed on for the show with the intention of “working within the system” to make positive changes.

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      He continued, “As an Asian actor, you’re just looking to get hired. It’s about working within the system to try and change it when you have the opportunity. The character grew to a place where I don’t think you’d call him a stereotype by the end.”

      The “Hawaii Five-0” star also opened up about the steps “Lost” bosses took to make sure the Korean dialogue, along with Kim’s accent, was perfect in the show.

      Kim told Vulture, “The way the dialogue was put together was they would write it in English and then I would go to someone in Hawaii and translate it together with that person. Then I would learn it in Korean.”

      “So it was the work of going through the translation process and then thinking about the Korean of it, the pronunciation, and then going back and thinking about the character and his mannerisms as a Korean person as opposed to an American person, which, obviously, I am. I think it would be obvious to most Koreans watching if I didn’t do that work.”

      “I don’t think you can question the positive effect Lost had on representation,” he added.

      “Lost” aired for six seasons until 2010.

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      Colton Underwood Lands New Reality Show After Coming Out as Gay

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      The former star of ‘The Bachelor’ is expected to be back to reality television soon as he reportedly secures a new show with Netflix about the new chapter of his life.

      Apr 15, 2021

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      Former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood is heading back to reality TV for a new series after “coming out” as a gay man.

      Multiple sources have revealed Underwood is working with Netflix bosses to chronicle the new chapter of his life on camera although an official announcement has yet to be made.

      The news emerges hours after the ex-American footballer went public with his lifestyle in a candid interview on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday (14Apr21) when he revealed he “came to terms” with his sexuality earlier this year (21) after trying to fight it for decades.

      “I got to a place where I didn’t think I was ever going to share this…,” he confessed. “I would have rather died than say I’m gay. I think that was sort of my wake-up call.”

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      However, after ending his year-long relationship with his fellow “The Bachelor” co-star Cassie Randolph in May 2020, Underwood decided to embrace his sexuality, and now he is the “happiest and healthiest” he’s ever been.

      Bosses from The Bachelor franchise have since shown their support to Underwood in a statement which reads, “We are so inspired by Colton Underwood’s courage to embrace and pursue his authentic self.”

      “As firm believers in the power of love, we celebrate Colton’s journey in the LGBTQIA+ community every step of the way.”

      Underwood chose Randolph as his partner in 2019’s season 23 although they never got engaged.

      They are currently locked in a bitter feud following their separation. She filed restraining order against him and sued him for allegedly putting tracking device on her car.

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      Ciara and Russell Wilson to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations Through Hour-Long TV Special

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      To be aired on April 18, ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ will also feature Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey and Lin-Manuel Miranda in addition to President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama.

      Apr 14, 2021

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      Singer Ciara and her sports star husband Russell Wilson are promoting COVID-19 vaccinations in a U.S. TV special featuring the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

      The celebrity couple will host “Roll Up Your Sleeves” on Sunday night, April 18, with the hour-long show designed to “educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines,” according to organizers.

      The star-studded event also aims to “inform and encourage those who have vaccination concerns to learn the facts.”

      U.S. President Joe Biden, former leader Barack Obama and his First Lady Michelle will all be making appearances, as will COVID czar Dr. Anthony Fauci, who will be interviewed by McConaughey on the show.

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      Other celebrities in the line-up include Billy Crystal, Demi Lovato, Eva Longoria, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Sterling K. Brown, Wanda Sykes, Ken Jeong, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley.

      The hour-long special will be produced by ATTN: About it, the Los Angeles-based media company’s co-founder Matthew Segal said, “The ability to get people back to work and kids back in school, getting us reunited with family and friends and attending concerts, sporting events and many other activities we hold dear is contingent upon people getting vaccinated.”

      Matthew added, “At ATTN: we believe in the power of entertainment to inform audiences, and we’re thrilled to partner with NBC, Civic Nation, Walgreens and many great public figures and performers to get out this critical message.”

      To date, there have been more than 31 million positive cases of COVID-19 across the nation since the pandemic began, with over 560,000 deaths, while more than 66 million Americans – an estimated 20 per cent of the population – have been fully vaccinated so far.

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      George Clooney and Noah Wyle to Reunite With 'ER' Co-Stars for Earth Day Benefit

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      Julianna Margulies, Anthony Edwards and Gloria Reuben are among the cast members of the iconic NBC medical drama who will join the reunion for a special episode of ‘Stars in the House’.

      Apr 14, 2021

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      George Clooney and Noah Wyle are reteaming with their “ER” castmates for a livestream reunion next week. In celebration of Earth Day, the John Carter and Dough Ross depicters on the medical drama series were unveiled to reunite with Julianna Margulies, Anthony Edwards and Gloria Reuben in the “Stars in the House” special episode.

      The actors and actresses will be part of a virtual get-together raising cash for The Actors Fund. The episode, which will stream live on Thursday, April 22 at 8 P.M. ET, will benefit Waterkeeper Alliance, the global clean water nonprofit.

      Proposing the reunion idea was Gloria, who portrayed physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on “ER”. The Canadian native, who now serves as the President of Waterkeeper Alliance, said in a statement, “I am absolutely thrilled to be reuniting with my ER family for a cause that is so close to my heart, and so grateful to Seth and James for allowing us to use their incredible platform to do so.”

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      “I’ve been involved with Waterkeeper Alliance for fifteen years, representing over 350 community-based Waterkeepers around the globe, and the work that they do is beyond comparison,” the 56-year-old star continued. “We must continue to fight for clean water not just on Earth Day, but all year round!”

      Other cast members who will appear in the episode are Laura Innes (who played Kerry Weaver), Alex Kingston (Elizabeth Corday), Paul McCrane (Robert Romano), Ming-Na Wen (Jing-Mei Chen) and Goran Visnjic (Luka Kovac). Conni Marie Brazelton (Connie Oligario), CCH Pounder (Angela Hicks), Laura Ceron (Chuny Marquez) and Yvette Freeman (Haleh Adams) will also join the virtual reunion.

      In the episode hosted by Seth Rudetsky and husband James Wesley, the cast will look back at their time at Chicago’s County General Hospital. Fans will be able to ask live questions and donate to Waterkeeper Alliance. It will be streamed on PEOPLE’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, People TV’s Facebook and Twitter, as well as on the “Stars In The House” YouTube channel and StarsInTheHouse.com.

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