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Season two of Twisted Metal will premiere this summer on Peacock. Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.
Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black Part 2 premieres March 6 on Netflix. The ruthless, backstabbing family behind a beauty brand – and an underground trafficking ring – will face a reckoning. Kimmie, the once-unassuming sex worker in their employ, becomes an unstoppable force of vengeance on a mission to rescue her kidnapped sister.
Prime Video has renewed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for a third season. The series will begin filming in the Spring. Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz will direct this season.
FX’s limited series Dying for Sex premieres April 4 on hulu. The series is inspired by the story of Molly Kochan, originally shared on a Wondery podcast created with her best friend, Nikki Boyer. After Molly receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she decides to leave her husband, Steve and begins to explore the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life. Molly has a lot to accomplish in the little time she has left. There’s no time for pearl clutching or passing judgement, Molly has no interest in what you think about her proverbial bucket list (btw, this phrase will always provoke an eye roll). She gains the courage to embark on this adventure from her ride or die Nikki, a woman whose love and devotion will compel you to pick up the phone and call that friend already!
NBC has ordered Yes, Chef!, a bold new cooking competition that aims to reform hot tempers, egos and attitudes in the heat of the kitchen with chefs José Andrés and Martha Stewart. Both will serve as hosts. The series will premiere April 28. The series blends the high-stakes thrill of a cooking competition with the raw emotion of personal transformation as it delves into the powerful personalities attracted to the chaotic culinary lifestyle. The series puts 12 highly skilled chefs, who have been nominated by their bosses, co-workers, friends and even family, through the ultimate test. These rising stars all have natural talent, but their egos, intensity, stubbornness or short fuses are holding them back from reaching their full potential. With humor and tough love, José and Martha will guide the chefs each week through a series of intense culinary challenges designed to test and overcome their personal issues. In this competition, the chefs will have to prove they have the culinary chops and the right attitude to make it to the end. The chef who handles the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, will take home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
The English dub of Solo Leveling set for February 15 will be delayed a week. The Crunchyroll series will return with two episodes the following week, on February 22.
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kadia Saraf, Dominic Fumusa and Emilia Suarez have joined the cast of Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection. Mwine will play the role of “Blessing Kamara,” a rideshare driver who radiates unwavering optimism and a man devoted to his family and community. Saraf will play Detective “Claudette Wallace,” a razor-sharp investigator known for her methodical precision and unrelenting focus. Fumusa will play Detective “Melvin Oliva,” Claudette Wallace’s partner at NYPD who is the only one that understands his quirky partner. Suárez will play “Elsa Rivera,” Harrison Morgan’s vibrant and determined friend and co-worker at the Empire Hotel. Previously announced cast include David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, James Remar as Dexter’s father Harry Morgan, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan, Uma Thurman as Charley, and Peter Dinklage as Leon Prater.
Netflix has renewed Single’s Inferno for a fifth season. At the core of Single’s Inferno are its bold and charismatic singles, who continue to hook audiences and fuel conversations every season. With its movie-like twists, Season 4 kept audiences guessing and eager for more. Throughout its run, the show has constantly evolved, keeping viewers highly engaged with each new season.
Lexi Minetree has been cast in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series. Minetree will play Elle Woods, the character played by Reese Witherspoon in the movies, and will follow her in High School.
Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber have joined the New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+. The four will recur. They join previously announced cast members Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Mandeep Dhillon and Jasmine Jobson. The series is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal “fixer” charged with protecting one of them at all costs.
The NAACP announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the esteemed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the 56th NAACP Image Awards airing live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. This year, the broadcast will be extended 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. The Hall of Fame Award is presented to individuals or groups who have been pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence continues to shape their industry for generations. Past inductees include New Edition, Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee, Earth Wind and Fire and more.
Max Beesley, Douglas Hodge, JJ Feild, and Betty Gabriel have been cast in the upcoming Jack Ryan movie. They join previously announced John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly and Sienna Miller.
The English dub of Plus Sized Elf premieres March 12 on HIDIVE. Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he’s saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest – everything about her screams “elf,” except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe-kun help this loveable elf girl lose the weight – and keep it off?
Before they rose to Property Brothers fame, home renovation and real estate experts Drew and Jonathan Scott grew up on a cattle ranch, and now they will bring their personal experience to buyers longing for a taste of adventure in the newly greenlit HGTV series Chasing the West. The powerhouse twins will help families who wish to escape hectic city life or own land discover the incredible attributes and unique challenges of ranch living, including adapting to a slower pace, tending livestock and growing produce. The eight-episode series, which will highlight sprawling landscapes in Arizona, California and Texas, will debut on the network in Summer 2025.
Acorn TV’s Murder Before Evensong has added more cast. Joining Matthew Lewis, who stars as “Canon Daniel Clement,” are: Amanda Redman as “Audrey,” Amit Shah as “DS Neil Vanloo,” Adam James as “Bernard De Floures,” Meghan Treadway as “Honor De Floures,” Alexander Delamain as “Alex De Floures,” Marion Bailey as “Kath,” Amanda Hadingue as “Dora,” Tamzin Outhwaite as “Stella Harper,” Francis Magee as “Edgy,” and Nina Toussaint-White as “Jane Thwaite.” Daniel shares Champton rectory with his widowed mother – opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey – and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together… and catch a killer.
SNL50: The Red Carpet will air live across NBC, E! and Peacock on Sunday, February 16 Before SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” with hosts Willie Geist and Leslie Jones and correspondent Matt Rogers. The star-studded red carpet will feature live red carpet interviews.
Music icons Cher, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Dave Grohl, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent and Wyclef Jean will join the lineup of musical guests performing at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. The event celebrating 50 years of legendary SNL musical and comedy performances will also feature special appearances by Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and more surprise guests. Previously announced performers include Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, and The Roots. The special will air live February 14 on Peacock.
George Lopez: Muy Catolico premieres February 18 on Prime Video. The stand-up special was filmed at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles September 27 and 28, 2024. Lore. Laughs. Luscious locks.
Go! premieres on Netflix March 21. A young sprinter, Siya, is given a life-changing scholarship to a prestigious school in Johannesburg. While racing toward his dreams of athletic success, he must also outrun the trauma and painful memories that haunt him, learning that the real race is not only on the track but also within himself.
Docuseries Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke premieres February 27 on hulu. When ‘momfluencer’ Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse, no one can understand how her seemingly happy family became trapped in a nightmare. Her husband and eldest children share the inside story of the scandal that tore apart their family.
