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Beyond the Gates spoilers reveal that Mike Manning has been cast to play Bradley “Smitty” Smith on the new CBS daytime drama. His credits include tv and film, both daytime and primetime.

The Emmy winner has worked behind as well as in front of the camera on primetime, reality television, daytime and digital soaps, and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about this handsome and talented actor as we await the show’s debut in February.

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Mike Manning was raised in Colorado and Florida. Once he became interested in acting he participated in productions of Oliver! and The Secret Garden in Colorado.

Manning’s daytime debut came in 2020 when he was cast as Charlie Dale on Days of Our Lives. Charlie was Ava Vitali’s (Tamara Braun) psycho son and met a foul end.

Manning appears on the award-winning...

During his career, Mike Manning has successfully bounced around the different genres of TV and film. He’s made his mark in reality television, daytime and digital soaps, primetime TV, and beyond. The Emmy winner has won awards for his work in front of the camera and behind the scenes. And now he’s ready to hit the ground running with CBS’s groundbreaking series Beyond the Gates.

The Early Days

Mike Manning grew up in Colorado and Florida. While living in Colorado, he became interested in acting. In fact, he participated in productions of Oliver! and The Secret Garden.

He first experienced life under a microscope when he joined Season 23 of MTV’s groundbreaking reality show, The Real World: Washington D.C. He definitely made the most of his location. According to his IMDb bio, he lobbied Congress on behalf of the Human Rights campaign.

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Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has recently been in the spotlight, including for her highly publicized relationship with her ex-husband Ben Affleck, and her past connection with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The rapper, who is currently facing serious charges, including racketeering and s*x trafficking, dated Lopez from 1999 to 2001.

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The two are also known to have maintained a friendship since their split. However, amid the ongoing legal developments surrounding Combs, their past relationship has drawn renewed attention. While the Jenny from the Block singer has not publicly addressed the situation, she could potentially get dragged into her ex’s legal issues.

Jennifer Lopez named in Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith’s lawsuit against P. Diddy

Music Mogul Sean Combs, widely known as Diddy, has recently been the subject of numerous lawsuits, with many of them accusing him of alleged s*xual assault. Among the many lawsuits,...

Exclusive: Ora Duplass and Chosen Jacobs (It) will lead Their Town, a YA romantic two-hander from director Katie Aselton (Mack & Rita) and Duplass Brothers Productions.

The project is a family affair, as Aselton is Duplass’ mother and is working from a script by husband Mark Duplass. Shot in Bangor, Maine, the film centers on teenagers Abby (Duplass) and Matt (Jacobs). When Abby’s boyfriend unexpectedly drops out of the high school play, she is forced to help outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over the course of a long night wandering their small town, the two examine their futures and unearth surprises from their past.

Supporting cast includes Daveed Diggs (Hamilton), Jeffrey Self (Search Party), Kim Shaw (You!), Leonardo Nam (Westworld), and William Atticus Parker (Atrabilious). Producers included Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mel Eslyn, and Shuli Harel for Duplass Brothers Productions, as well as Aselton and Mary Budd.

A mere glimpse at Maurice Johnson’s social media accounts and it’s clear he’s excited to join Beyond the Gates. Not only is it an opportunity to work with actors like Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie, but the Atlanta filming location is less than three hours from his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. Apparently, the actor even passed up work in Los Angeles to stick close to home. Here’s more of what you should know about Johnson, who plays Nicole Dupree Richardson’s husband Ted.

His Early Days

Johnson, a native of Augusta, Ga, earned a football scholarship to Albany University, where he graduated with a degree in Speech and Theatre. Interestingly, his time on the college debate team first sparked his passion for acting.

According to Augusta Good News, his debate coach encouraged and challenged him to use his voice. “We won a lot of awards with the debate team,...

Grace Park and Hawaii Five-0 are practically synonymous for fans of the hit crime drama. Portraying Kono Kalakaua, Grace wasn’t just another character on the team, she was the heart and soul that gave the show its edge.

From the very first season, Kono stood out displaying a rookie cop with killer instincts and fierce loyalty that made her a fan favorite. And let’s not forget her insane surf skills that added to her badass persona. Whether she was chasing down bad guys or navigating personal challenges, Kono brought depth and relatability to the otherwise action-packed procedural.

Grace Park in Hawaii Five-o (Credits- CBS Studios)

For Park, Hawaii Five-o was more than just a career milestone. It was her role as Kono that catapulted her into success and solidified her as a household name. Over seven seasons and 168 episodes, she was an integral part of the show’s ensemble.

One video resurfaced, and it stirred some curiosity. P. Diddy and Tracee Ellis Ross appeared together, casually toasting shots of vodka. But something seemed off: Ross looked like she was just pretending to drink. Were they really sipping vodka, or was it all for show? The visual raised questions and got people talking.

A still from a Diddy Party Video | Credits: YouTube (@Diddy)

Fans couldn’t decide if it was an act for the camera or a quirky personal choice. Either way, it made for a memorable moment that had social media questioning intentions, appearances, and whether everything was as it seemed.

P. Diddy and Tracee Ellis Ross’ bizarre vodka shot moment Tracee Ellis Ross | Credits: Instagram (@traceeellisross)

A quirky moment went viral from a party hosted by P. Diddy. A resurfaced video showed him and actress Tracee Ellis Ross sharing shots of Ciroc vodka.

Fans were quick to notice...

Exclusive: Alex O’Loughlin, the actor best known for his staring role as Steve McGarrett in CBS’s reboot of Hawaii Five-0, has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.

Airing for 10 seasons between 2010 and 2020, Hawaii Five-0 is based on a police procedural that ran on CBS from 1968 to 1980. The show focuses on an elite, specialized police task force that combats major crimes on the islands of Hawaii, including murder, organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. The team operates with a high level of autonomy, often working directly under the authority of the Governor of Hawaii.

O’Loughlin’s McGarrett is a former Navy Seal who is appointed to lead the Five-0 task force. In addition to starring on the show, he wrote and directed multiple episodes.

Prior television credits for O’Loughlin include the lead of CBS’s weekly medical series Three Rivers, as well as the CBS/Warner Bros....

Buddy cop shows have long been one of TV’s most beloved genres, delivering action, humor, and heart through iconic partnerships.

From the classic bromance of Starsky & Hutch to the gritty realism of Line of Duty, these shows prove that two heads are always better than one.

As explored in The Buddy Cop Genre Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Moved Overseas, the genre has shifted its focus overseas for various reasons, where innovative storytelling has breathed new life into it.

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With recent hits like Hawaii Five-0 and Line of Duty carrying the torch into the 2020s, the enduring appeal of these shows lies in their ability to capture teamwork, trust, and the occasional clash of personalities.

This list celebrates the traditional law enforcement duos that defined the genre while showing why these partnerships remain timeless, even as the genre evolves.

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Breaking barriers and redefining the genre,...

There’s a certain kind of tension that fills the air whenever a headline drops about someone you thought you knew well, someone who’s been entrenched in the public eye for years. Diddy, the music industry giant, is now at the center of a scandal that has flipped the script of his life.

Arrested on charges that have yet to be fully explored in court, Sean Combs has found himself tangled in a battle not just for his freedom but for his reputation. As his defense team races against the clock, trying to convince the world that he’s no danger to society, one voice from the legal world has cast a dark shadow, offering a chilling take on the situation.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Lawyer Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, with a unique vantage point on the matter, has made it clear: the thought of Diddy...

Jamie Foxx and P Diddy have had a friendship that seems to have gone sideways in the wake of the latter’s arrest at the hands of federal agencies. Sean Combs has been accused of s*x racketeering and trafficking, and it wasn’t Foxx who got the music mogul in trouble with the law.

Credits: Jamie Foxx in Collateral || Credit: Paramount Pictures

Celebrity bodyguard Big Homie C.C., who claims to have attended three of Diddy’s ‘Freak Offs’, as hired security for one of the attendants, sat down with Michael Franzese on his YouTube channel to talk about what he witnessed firsthand, and also shed some light as to who exactly got the feds involved in the whole situation.

According to Big Homie C.C., it was Jamie Foxx’s family that reported Diddy to the FBI Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Draft Day || Credits: Lionsgate Films.

According to Big Homie C.

Kim Porter and Diddy had a long relationship, having three children over the course of this time together. However, a relative of the deceased model has come out in the wake of Diddy’s accusations, which could hint at a more odd state of affairs between Porter and Diddy.

Kim Porter | Credit: Instagram / @ladykp

Diddy has been facing a slew of troubles over allegations of s*x trafficking and racketeering, which has put the music producer at the center of the media industry, as Hollywood’s silence around the issue grows ever more deafening.

A relative of Kim Porter’s believes that Diddy is guilty for sure Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the relative of Kim Porter had some choice words to say about the music producer. While this relative remains anonymous in his relationship with Porter, he had seen the...

After living a life filled to the brim with luxuries, Sean “Diddy” Combs is probably not having a good time at the Metropolitan Detention Center. After getting arrested on charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in pr*stitution, Diddy is awaiting the trial that will decide his future. His trial is set for May 05, 2025.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

There are about five months to go before Diddy gets to stand in the courtroom. It goes without saying that the industry mogul is restless in prison and wants an out as soon as possible. While his lawyers try and try again to get him out on bail, his former bodyguard Gene Deal believes that Diddy is probably much safer inside the jail than outside.

Gene Deal Makes a Bold Statement Gene Deal on The Art of Dialogue | Credits: The Art of Dialogue / YouTube

Diddy’s former bodyguard,...

Before the drama surrounding Diddy, Ice Cube was already playing the role of Keke Palmer’s guardian angel. Long before headlines and scandals, Cube dropped some wisdom on Palmer that she’s never forgotten. Back when they worked together, he shared advice that went beyond the usual Hollywood chatter—Protect yourself. Simple, but powerful.

Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, and Channing Tatum in 22 Jump Street | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Keke recalls how his words stuck with her, offering a sense of guidance in the ever-changing, sometimes chaotic entertainment world. Little did she know, those words would stick with her as she navigated her career and the stormy celebrity waters ahead.

Ice Cube’s Timeless Advice: How His Words Shaped Keke Palmer’s Hollywood Journey Keke Palmer in Nope | Credits: Universal Pictures

Before the Diddy drama, Ice Cube was already offering pearls of wisdom to rising stars like Keke Palmer. On the set of 2008 The Longshots,...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently behind bars, awaiting trial on charges of s*x trafficking and racketeering. He was denied bail multiple times and the trial is set for May 5, 2025. Over 100 people have come against the hip-hop mogul claiming he had wronged them. Attorney Tony Buzbee has alone filed over 20 civil cases on behalf of the alleged victims.

Diddy in a still from Black-ish | Credits: ABC

The latest lawsuit involved a former model who claimed that she was s*xually assaulted by Diddy when she was just 17 years old. The alleged assault took place at one of the rapper’s infamous White Parties held at his Hampton mansion. The plaintiff claimed that Diddy later threatened to ruin her life if she spoke about what had happened.

Sean Diddy Combs Accused Of S*xually Assaulting A Model Who Was 17 at the Time Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS...

Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs’ massive empire and global fame came crashing in September 2024, when he faced charges of s*x trafficking and transportation for pr*stitution, among several other accusations. Since then, while the rapper has been facing imprisonment and lawsuits, numerous controversial reports have emerged surrounding Diddy and his late ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter.

P Diddy in a still from Black-ish | Credits: ABC

One of the most devastating reports highlighted Kim Porter’s heartbreaking condition when Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs began dating Jennifer Lopez, right after Porter gave birth to the rapper’s son, Christian Combs in 1998. While experiencing motherhood, the late model revealed learning about Diddy’s affair through a friend and claimed to feel disgusted upon facing the notorious rapper.

Kim Porter was Devastated and Disgusted by P Diddy’s Affair with Jennifer Lopez

According to Mamamia, globally renowned rapper P Diddy and Kim Porter began dating in...

Rapper Diddy is currently held behind bars for charges of s*x trafficking and the allegations against him keep mounting up each day. The rumor wagon has also been riding against him, connecting him to everything from ex-wife Kim Porter’s death to the recent death of singer Liam Payne. There was also a connection drawn between Diddy’s security chief and Michael Jackson’s death.

Sean Diddy Combs in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Credits: FX

The lawsuit filed by rapper Lil Rod against Diddy also involves the name of Faheem Muhammad, aka Mr. Fixit, who allegedly makes people and problems disappear for Diddy. Interestingly, Muhammad’s earlier job was as the Chief of Security of Jackson. He also happened to be one of the first witnesses to find the pop star dead.

Michael Jackson’s Security Boss, Who Later Worked For Diddy, Was A Witness To His Death...

P Diddy’s problems have only been mounting ever since the music producer was accused of some pretty heinous crimes by a multitude of women. This has been further convoluted by Hollywood’s silence on the matter, as there have been rumors that a lot of A-list talent is currently fearful of being exposed.

Diddy in a still from Black-ish | Credits: ABC

However, it seems that the artist always had a panache of getting into trouble, such that there were lawsuits against him for some unprofessional behavior, even by his own partners. The artist himself seemed to have been at the center of multiple controversies, long before his Freak Offs were exposed to the public.

Diddy’s business partner filed a lawsuit against him P Diddy in Monster’s Ball || Credit: Lionsgate

Kirk Burrowes went on record to say that working with P. Diddy was not easy. Not only did he...

Mike Tyson wished Diddy the ‘best’ in October just before the rapper’s third bail application was rejected. Tyson was responding to questions about his alleged association with Diddy when he shared the bizarre message of support to the disgraced music mogul. The boxer was shocked to learn about the rumors connecting him to Diddy in the wake of the latter’s arrest.

Mike Tyson | Credits: @miketyson/Ig

Tyson and Diddy have known each other for a long time, with Tyson calling Diddy “awesome” in a previous interview. Tyson even jokingly referred to the Last Night singer as “Sugar Diddy,” adding that they both attended each other’s parties.

Mike Tyson Sent Message of Support To Diddy After He Was Arrested For S*x Trafficking Charge Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are about to face each other in a high-profile match.

Hip-hop–it’s the genre where the beats are loud and the chains are heavy. But what most people don’t see behind the flashy lights and designer outfits is the darker side of the industry. And when you talk about fear, power, and controversy, one name looms larger than life—Suge Knight. The man who once controlled the West Coast and founded Death Row Records is still a figure who sends chills down the spine of even the boldest in the game. But why? Why were so many stars so terrified of Suge Knight?

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Even behind bars, his voice still rings loud and clear through the halls of hip-hop’s history. Currently in jail, Knight hasn’t faded into obscurity. In fact, he seems to have found a second wind, dropping bombs in the form of interviews that keep everyone on edge.

Sean P Diddy Combs is now caught in one of the biggest controversies in the world of music and entertainment. Yet one cannot deny the influence and reach he has had in the music industry. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional music making, there are a few who have had a similar effect as him on the whole landscape. And Madonna is one of these handful whose contributions cannot go unnoticed.

Madonna | Credit: Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon / YouTube

So what happens when these two stalwarts clash? It results in an epic argument, ultimately leaving the Queen of Pop a winner in an unlikely way.

When Sean P Diddy Combs and Madonna Clashed at a Party Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Despite his legal troubles and allegations, Sean P Diddy Combs has been severely instrumental in the world of music and entertainment. Having brought several successful artists to the spotlight,...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ recent arrest seems to have shaken the foundations of his carefully curated life. And with this, the memory of his late girlfriend, Kim Porter, has resurfaced, bringing with it a flood of emotions and a cascade of unanswered questions. They were never your typical celebrity couple; their relationship (1994 to 2007) was messy yet undeniably enduring.

Diddy in a still from Black-ish | Credits: ABC

The kind of love that was impossible to ignore, but equally hard to fully understand. For years, they seemed to dance around each other—breaking up, getting back together, raising kids together, and yet always remaining tethered. Through it all, Porter, who passed away tragically in 2018, was not just a lover to Diddy—she was a mother, a confidante, and someone who would never let him forget the truths he often tried to bury.

The End of Diddy and Kim Porter’s On-and-Off Love

Some relationships start with fireworks,...

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship was controversial, to say the least. Of course, the industry mogul’s relationship with Kim Porter didn’t help either. J-Lo and Diddy’s relationship was brief, starting in 1999 and ending just two years later in 2001. Now, it looks like Diddy was just trying to get back at his ex and the mother of his children through Jennifer Lopez.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Diddy immediately fell in love with Kim Porter’s calm and composed nature. However, this is the same thing that irked him to no end as their relationship progressed. A man so used to people hyping him up where he went suddenly started feeling that Kim Porter’s nonchalant and cool behavior towards him was just unacceptable. Thus, he decided to find someone who’d love him how he wanted to be loved.

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As the Diddy case continues to heat up, a growing number of individuals are stepping forward with their own stories about what went on behind closed doors at his notorious parties. These accounts have for sure cast a new light on the darker side of all the glitz and glamour.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Following the controversial remarks made by Suge Knight, a former Playboy Bunny model has now emerged with striking claims of her own, adding fuel to the already intense scrutiny.

Suge Knight Might Know Things About the Industry That Others Don’t

Suge Knight and Diddy share a deep-rooted ‘friendship’, highlighted by the legendary feud between Bad Boy Records and Death Row Records, a clash that defined an era and still fuels countless discussions.

Related Diddy May Have More Than $600 Million to His Name But It Seemingly Can’t Help Him Get Out of Prison

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Grant Gustin was the definitive Flash for a generation of DC fans when he starred in the CW’s The Flash. As part of the network’s Arrowverse group of shows, Gustin made his first appearance in Arrow, which served as a backdoor pilot for his own series. The show saw him tackle many antagonists as the fastest man alive.

While Eobard Thawne a.k.a Reverse Flash is Allen’s primary antagonist, season 2 of the series saw the appearance of Zoom, an evil speedster who is a serial killer before gaining abilities. Though physically performed by Teddy Sears, Tony Todd reportedly gave the character his menacing voice.

Grant Gustin’s The Flash Saw Tony Todd Killing It As The Voice Of Zoom The Flash and Zoom in The Flash | Credits: The CW

Late actor Tony Todd is best known for his role in the horror film Candyman and for...

It seems Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is learning the hard way that even vast riches can’t always secure freedom—at least not in his current situation. The music mogul, who has spent decades rising to the top of the entertainment world, is currently facing a fight much larger than any he’s encountered before.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

With a career that spans music, fashion, and even the tech world, Diddy’s name has become synonymous with success. Yet, despite his multi-million-dollar empire, the 55-year-old hip-hop icon has found himself behind bars, fighting accusations that could change his life forever. The charges are severe: racketeering conspiracy, s*x trafficking, and more.

As the trial date in May 2025 inches closer, his legal team is once again seeking his release from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Diddy Pushes for Freedom Ahead of the 2025 Trial?

Sean Combs,...

Before the current scandal that broke out against music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, he was involved in a shooting in a New York club. Diddy, his bodyguard Anthony Jones, and former associate Moses Shyne Barrow were involved in a disagreement that ended up in shots being fired. Three people were injured and the Belizian singer was sentenced to 10 years in prison over the incident.

Diddy in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 | Credits: CBS

Shyne claimed that he was made to be the fall guy in the incident that also involved Diddy’s then-alleged girlfriend Jennifer Lopez. Diddy later claimed that he had visited the rapper in jail, something Shyne denied during an interview. He went on to become a politician and is currently the leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives in Belize.

Former Bad Boy Rapper Claimed He Was Jailed Because Of Sean Diddy Combs Moses Shyne...

Mentors are those figures we admire as they guide us. We look up to them, hoping to learn from their triumphs, avoid their mistakes, and maybe, just maybe, catch a spark of their brilliance. But sometimes, the people we look up to let us down in the most unexpected ways. Take P Diddy, for example.

Sean Combs was known for his musical genius, his drive, and his seemingly unshakeable success. A visionary businessman, Diddy’s empire felt impenetrable. He wasn’t just a rap mogul—he was a cultural force, shaping the careers of stars like Justin Bieber, Usher, and many others.

P Diddy in in Hawaii Five-0 (2010) | Credit: CBS

But today, the very foundation of that empire is crumbling under the weight of disturbing allegations against him. Chris Rock, known for his biting humor and sharp wit, once riffed on the idea of Diddy mentoring children. In fact, he...

Tony Todd, the “Candyman” star who appeared in more than 240 movies and TV shows, died November 6. He was 69.

The actor’s representatives confirmed news of his death to TheWrap; no information about the cause has been made public. The actor was “an amazing man and I will miss him every single day,” Jeffrey Goldberg, Todd’s manager of over 40 years, told TheWrap.

Todd starred as the killer in “Candyman” and the movie’s sequel, but the actor’s prolific career included arcs on “The Young and the Restless” and “24” as well as episodes of “Hawaii Five-0,” “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Young Justice.”

Todd also starred in several “Star Trek” shows, including “The Next Generation,” “Voyager” and “Deep Space Nine.” In the “Star Trek” franchise he’s best known for portraying the Klingon Kurn, brother of Worf (Michael Dorn).

In a 1998 interview with Whoosh! Todd said “Star Trek” was “the first...

Daniel Dae Kim’s career boasts an impressive array of roles across TV, film, and video games, but he’s particularly known for two key television roles, Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost and Chin Ho Kelly in CBS’s Hawaii Five-0. He joined the cast of Hawaii Five-0 when the show premiered in 2010, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his portrayal of a resourceful detective with a complex backstory.

Daniel Dae Kim in Lost | Credit: ABC

As a vital member of the Five-0 task force, Kim’s character was involved in tackling high-stakes cases in the beautiful yet dangerous backdrop of Hawaii. However, his abrupt departure after Season 7 left fans puzzled and curious about the reasons behind his exit. This sudden departure left viewers wondering why the actor, who seemed like a perfect fit for the series, decided to leave.

Daniel Dae Kim’s Chin Ho Kelly’s journey on Hawaii...

Exclusive: A new location has emerged as a leading contender to serve as backdrop for the anticipated second 9-1-1 spinoff in the works at ABC from Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear. According to sources, Hawaii is heating up as a potential setting for the offshoot, which, as Deadline reported earlier this month, has been picking up momentum after a lengthy gestational period. It is yet to be greenlighted.

During the gestational period, other places were considered to follow Los Angeles (9-1-1) and Austin (9-1-1: Lone Star), with Las Vegas at one point emerging as a favorite.

That has now shifted to America’s 50th state, we hear. Reps for ABC and studio 20th Television, which is behind the first-responder drama franchise, declined comment.

With its paradise-like tropical setting and many beaches, the allure of Hawaii is clear, and it fits the aspirational tone of Murphy’s broadcast fare,...

UFC Bmf champion Max Holloway is best known for his career as an Mma fighter. The Hawaiian fighter began his UFC career as the youngest in his roster and slowly began to rise through the ranks. Holloway has since become one of the most popular fighters in the promotion and is the current Bmf Champion.

Though he has dedicated himself to his UFC career, Holloway has made some appearances in other media. In 2018, the fighter made his Hollywood debut with the action film Den of Thieves. Though he had a small role in the film, he joined a few of his UFC mates in the Gerard Butler and 50 Cent starrer.

Max Holloway’s UFC Career Max Holloway | Credits: YouTube/UFC

Max Holloway has had a brilliant career in the UFC ever since he made his debut in 2012. At just age 32, the fighter has accomplished a lot and is currently the Bmf Champion in the UFC.

ESPN’s Chris Fowler may find himself in an unusual position when he’s in the middle of calling one of the college football games slated for broadcast on ABC or ESPN. He may look up at a monitor during a commercial break and see himself talking to millions of viewers — even though the network is showing nothing but ads.

That’s because Fowler, well known to sports fans thanks to years of calling ABC’s Saturday-night college football games and hosting ESPN’s long-running “College GameDay,” is an integral part of a new ad campaign from Heineken’s Dos Equis that seeks to make the beer a critical part of the game experience. In addition to commercials that feature Fowler acting as a coach, Dos Equis has been running a sweepstakes that could reward contestants when teams “go for dos” and attempt a two-point conversion.

“We have been seeing...

M88 has signed actor, producer and photographer Lance Gross for representation.

Gross starred in the Fox TV series “Our Kind of People,” produced by Lee Daniels, opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morton. He also won four NAACP Image Awards for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his role on Tyler Perry’s long-running sitcom “House of Payne.” His TV credits include CBS’ “Hawaii 5-0” and “MacGyver”; Fox’s “Star”; USA Network’s “Royal Pains” and the Amazon limited series “Too Old To Die Young” from director Nicolas Winding Refn.

On film, Gross starred opposite Jurnee Smollett, Brandy and Vanessa Williams in Tyler Perry’s “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.” He also appeared in the remake of “Steel Magnolias” for Lifetime, opposite Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad and Jill Scott; and alongside America Ferrera, Forest Whitaker and Carlos Mencia in Fox Searchlight’s “Our Family Wedding.

Paramount’s Republic Pictures has acquired global rights to Jason Biggs’ directorial debut feature, the tentatively titled action-comedy “Getaway.”

“Getaway,” in which the “American Pie” actor also stars, centers on a hapless husband who stages a home invasion during a romantic getaway weekend in a desperate attempt to save his marriage, only for plan to go very wrong.

The cast includes Meaghan Rath (“Hawaii Five-0”), Arturo Castro (“Broad City”), Justin H. Min (“The Umbrella Academy”) and Anna Konkle (“Pen15”).

Currently in post production, “Getaway” was written by Jamie Napoli and Joshua Paul Johnson and produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America CEO Brad Krevoy, Charles Cohen, Jimmy Philémond-Montout, David Anselmo and executive produced by Mpca’s Amy Krell.

The latest acquisition is among a slew of new titles the label has acquired in recent months.

‘September 5’

Republic Pictures’ “September 5,” Tim Fehlbaum’s news crew thriller revolving around the 1972 Olympics hostage crisis,...

Exclusive: Actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim has come on board to executive produce Makawalu, a feature film initiated by Hawaii International Film Festival (Hiff), entirely created and to be co-directed by eight Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) filmmakers.

The project, the largest budgeted indie feature entirely created by Kanaka Maoli talent, is fully funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Rwjf), the Asian American Foundation (Taaf), and Pacific Islanders in Communication (Pic). More than 90% of the project’s financing comes from organisations invested in change that are based outside Hawaii.

Currently in pre-production, the feature starts shooting in spring 2025 for an early 2026 release. The eight filmmakers are Justyn Ah Chong, Taylour Chang, Ty Sanga, Ciara Lacy, Āina Paikai, Erin Lau, Scott W. Kekama Amona and Katherine Wong.

First presented in 2021, the Makawalu project involved an extensive selection process after which the eight filmmakers participated in a five-day filmmaker lab and...

Exclusive: David A.R.White (God’s Not Dead), Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Jason Patric (Speed 2), Katrina Bowman(30 Rock), and Scott Baio (Happy Days) are leading cast in action-thriller A Line Of Fire, which is now filming in Los Angeles and Miami.

Also starring are Eve Richards (Where’s Dad), Vincent DePaul (Tesla), G-Rod (Bad Boys 4), and Samantha Lockwood (Hawaii Five-0).

The synopsis reads: “After working as a secret agent in the FBI for ten years, Jack Conry aka “Cash” left it all behind after his wife passed in order to dedicate himself to his two daughters. Despite a fulfilling life at home, Cash misses the chance to make an impact and has been considering a return to the force. The decision is made for him when his old partner’s niece Jamie calls him for help, launching Cash right back into a world of danger, corruption and intrigue.

Very few things can inspire the feeling of youth like a music video that immortalizes the trends and culture of the times. And they’ve come a long way from projections of still images paired with a live performance.

People were wildin’ out with their puffy leg-of-mutton sleeves in 1894, part of the decade called the “Gay Nineties” to the song, “Little Lost Child.”

We have the ’60s and ’70s to thank for advancing us from the methods of the “Naughty Nineties.” These are real names for the 1890s. Let that sink in.

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Due to its namesake, it didn’t take long before film and TV became the special sauce in crafting some visual masterpieces.

Over the years, that trend has only grown, with artists of countless genres jumping on the bandwagon.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on Monday and taken into federal custody after a grand jury indictment. According to reports, the arrest was made in connection to the several lawsuits against him. These lawsuits could rip him off by several millions, which could potentially affect his status as one of the youngest billionaires in the music industry.

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Fortune included him in their list of America’s Richest 40 Under 40 in 2022 and reported his business worth as $293.7 million. Diddy’s income comes from a variety of areas like his own record label deals, properties, brands, and acting.

Diddy’s Record Label Bad Boy Brings Him $130 Million In Business Annually

According to Business Insider, Diddy makes a very handsome $130 million from his record label annually. He initially started collaborating with Uptown Records before establishing Bad Boy Records. Diddy released his debut album No Way Out in...

Exclusive: Paul Zbyszewski, a two-time Emmy nominated series creator, showrunner, writer and producer, has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.

Most recently, Zbyszewski served as showrunner and exec producer for the final season of Snowpiercer, the dystopian sci-fi series based on Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 film of the same name, which was itself adapted from the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has become a frozen wasteland, and the remnants of humanity survive aboard a perpetually moving train that circles the globe, the show ran on TNT for its first three seasons before moving to AMC and AMC+ for its final run of episodes.

Garnering his pair of Emmy nominations for his work as part of the writing and producing team on ABC’s Lost, Zbyszewski has also worked on series like Hawaii Five-0, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He created the thriller...

Exclusive: CBS is looking to expand its firefighter drama footprint beyond the California-based Fire Country with the New York-set Ten House. The firehouse project, now in development, comes from Two Shakes Entertainment, Damon Wayans Jr.’s production company with Kameron Tarlow, and CBS Studios where the company has been based since its 2018 launch, recently renewing its first-look deal through May 2026.

Written by Pilar Golden, creator/executive producer of the upcoming Amazon Freevee series Beyond Black Beauty, Ten House takes place at the iconic Fdny Ten House. It follows two rookies as they grapple with their legacies as children of 9/11 first responders while navigating burgeoning feelings toward one another, the firehouse’s well-trained yet formidable veterans, and the demands of emergency response in the ever-changing yet always challenging city of New York.

Golden executive produces alongside Two Shakes’ Wayans Jr. and Tarlow.

This marks Golden’s second broadcast sale this development season,...

Exclusive: Jason Biggs (American Pie franchise) is making his directorial debut on Getaway, an action comedy, in which he also stars.

Others on board for roles opposite Biggs include Meaghan Rath (Hawaii Five-0), Arturo Castro (Broad City), Justin H. Min (The Umbrella Academy) and Anna Konkle (PEN15).

Currently in production in Ontario, Canada, Getaway centers on Kevin Stanwell (Biggs), an actor famous for being the mascot for erectile dysfunction ads. With his marriage on the rocks, he attempts to salvage the relationship with his wife Suzie (Rath) by planning a trip for them to the Adirondacks. Kevin recruits an actor friend, Ernie Guerra (Castro), to stage a home invasion to make Kevin look like a hero, but when the plan goes awry, the couple find themselves caught up in a murder investigation.

Jamie Napoli and Joshua Paul Johnson scripted the project, which hails from Motion Picture Corporation of America. Mpca CEO Brad Krevoy,...

Roberto Orci, a screenwriter for several Star Trek and Transformers films as well as Hawaii Five-0, has been accused of beating and sexually assaulting his wife, actress Adele Heather Taylor.

In a countersuit filed Monday, Taylor claims she has been the “target of [Orci’s] violent conduct” on multiple occasions dating back to March 2018. She accuses Orci of “abusive behavior” that included sexual assault, beating her until she was bruised and belittling her with insults.

In one instance in May 2022, Taylor alleges that Orci chased her around their Los Angeles home before pinning her on the ground and threatening to rape her. The following month, he allegedly assaulted her a second time, while telling her, “You enjoy being raped.”

Taylor also says in the complaint that she was arrested for domestic abuse in April 2020 after Orci called law enforcement when she tried to fight him off after he attacked her. Orci later...

In the past, crime procedurals combined quirky investigations, important relationships between the cast, and witty banter to create a fun, light-hearted series.

However, many current procedurals focus more on gritty violent crimes, and it’s challenging to balance between showing realistic cases and adding some humor.

The TV Fanatic Staff compiled some suggestions of older and current procedurals that feature heart and vibrant characters that stand out from the pack.

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Castle had an outstanding balance of humor and case logistics, keeping a light-hearted tone that meshed well with the grislier aspects of its murder plots.

Nathan Fillion, as celebrity author/permanent police ride along Rick Castle, was the undisputed high court jester.

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Exclusive: On the heels of The Boys prequel Vought Rising getting a series greenlight by Prime Video, the studio behind The Boys franchise, Sony Pictures Television, has re-upped its overall deal with Paul Grellong. An executive producer on The Boys since Season 3, Grellong is showrunner and executive producer on spinoff Vought Rising, starring The Boys‘ Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, which he also developed and wrote.

Under the new two-year pact with Sony TV, Grellong will continue as an exec producer on The Boys and as EP/showrunner on Vought Rising. He will also continue to develop projects for the independent studio targeting streaming and network platforms.

This marks Grellong’s third consecutive overall deal at Sony TV. His partnership with the studio dates back to 2019 when, in only his second stab at TV development, he created The Hill, a drama about media and politics, which sold to NBC. He...

Exclusive: God Friended Me creators Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt are returning to CBS, teaming with the former The Neighborhood writer-producer Laura Moran, James Wan’s Atomic Monster and CBS Studios for Area 51.

The half-hour workplace comedy, now in development, is single-camera, indicating that CBS continues to opportunistically take shorts in the single-camera comedy space where it has had a lot of success with the recently departed juggernaut Young Sheldon and ongoing hit Ghosts.

Last year, CBS ordered only multi-camera comedy pilots, and its two new comedy series for next season are both multi-cam, Poppa’s House and the Young Sheldon spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

Multi-camera comedies are cheaper to produce, making them attractive for broadcast networks as budgets get squeezed amid declining linear ratings. For studios, broadcast single-camera comedies are hard to justify financially because of their higher cost and depressed network license fees.

Deadline recently asked CBS...

The WGA West has reached a $3 million settlement with CBS Studios after an arbitration fight over what the Wgaw insisted were payments owed to 24 writers under the terms of the guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement.

The Wgaw called the settlement “precedent-setting.” The guild pursued claims on behalf of writers for CBS Studios dramas “MacGyver,” “Seal Team” and “Hawaii 5-0.” The guild asserted that CBS Studios violated Mba rules by declaring writers rooms to be closed for a between-season hiatus but in fact writers were still pressured to deliver scripts and other material during the downtime.

“Guild members providing writing services on these series were required to continue working even though the studio had declared the rooms closed and stopped making weekly compensation and benefit contribution payments to the impacted writers,” the WGA West said in a message to members.

CBS Studios declined to comment on the resolution. Complaints about TV...

Exclusive: Veteran CAA television agent Ted Miller is leaving to start a global management business. He just shared the news with his colleagues. Details about his new company will be unveiled at a later date.

The exit ends a 35-year agenting career at CAA for Miller, who started in the mailroom in 1988 before becoming an assistant to agency co-founder Michael Ovitz and getting promoted to agent in 1989.

For decades, there had been a handful of TV lit-driven management companies. Over the last several years, their number more than doubled as a slew of top TV agents launched new management firms. Miller is one of the biggest names yet to make the switch.

During his tenure at CAA, he has represented top TV showrunners, producers and directors and has held a string of TV leadership positions, most recently as Head of Global Television. He also was instrumental in putting together such series as Black Mirror,...

The WGA West said today that it has settled an arbitration claim with CBS regarding work done by its members after writers rooms were closed on a trio of series. In a note to members, Wgaw leaders said the network will pay $3.05 million to two dozen affected writers on the dramas MacGyver, Seal Team and Hawaii Five-o.

“Guild members providing writing services on these series were required to continue working even though the studio had declared the rooms closed and stopped making weekly compensation and benefit contribution payments to the impacted writers,” the Wgaw’s letter said (read it in full below). “This is a violation of the Mba. Staff writers and Article 14 writers should receive weekly pay and benefit contributions for each week they provide writing services as outlined in the Mba.”

This $3.05 million settlement includes all the weekly pay, pension, health and parental leave contributions owed as well...

The Cleaning Lady star Eva De Dominici is set to join Peter Farrelly’s Ball’s Up, where she will star opposite Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser.

The action comedy has Farrelly reteaming with Amazon MGM Studios on the project from Skydance. Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (Deadpool & Wolverine) wrote the script for the feature that focuses on two marketing executives who get fired for botching a potential opportunity.

While using a pair of free tickets to a big soccer match, the execs’ drunken shenanigans cause everyone in the country to start hunting them down. De Dominici appears in Fox’s The Cleaning Lady opposite Elodie Yung and Adan Canto.

She’s also set to star alongside Pedro Pascal and Walton Goggins in the indie feature The Uninvited, which bowed at SXSW. And De Dominici also has on her plate Under The Stars, with Andy Garcia, Toni Collette and...