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Starz has added Shameik Moore to the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, introducing him in the season four finale as the highly anticipated “Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady.” Moore will join the cast as a series regular in the prequel series’ upcoming fifth and final season. Power fans have heard the name “Breeze” since the first season of the original series in 2014, and they have long suspected the character might turn up at some point in the prequel series. Known as a drug kingpin from Jamaica, Queens, Breeze employed a young Kanan Stark, as well as James St. Patrick, and Tommy Egan, with James and Tommy as his corner boys. Street legends “Snaps” and “Pop” introduce Kanan to their nephew, Breeze, anticipating a new partnership opportunity between the two young men and providing a lasting tie between the prequel and the flagship series.
House on Fire premieres June 5 on BET+. The 8-episode reality series offers an intimate look behind the scenes of modern-day Ballroom culture, inside the esteemed House of Mugler. Thirty years after the legendary documentary Paris is Burning, Ballroom is still a safe space for the marginalized, but today’s Ballroom world is bigger and louder than ever. It follows the relationships and rivalries of seven members of this Chosen Family. The parents juggle impressive careers while mentoring their children. The young ones play chess amongst each other to find their place in the House and make a name for themselves – ball by ball, trophy by trophy.
Ernie Hudson has been cast in Boston Blue. He joins Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green in the spinoff of CBS’ Blue Bloods. The series follows NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he takes a position with Boston PD. Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
The Bondsman has been canceled after one season. The Prime Video series follows Hub Halloran, a murdered bounty hunter, who’s back from the dead after being resurrected by the Devil to trap and send back demons that have escaped from the prison of Hell. By chasing down those demons, with the help and hindrance of his estranged family, Hub learns how his own sins got his soul condemned – which pushes him to seek a second chance at life, love, and country music.
Netflix has added cast to its upcoming A Different World spinoff pilot. Chibuikem Uche, Maleah Joi Moon, Cornell Young, Jordan Hall and Alijah Kai Higgins will star in the project. The series will follow Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter at an HBCU.
Scarlett Johansson will host the Saturday Night Live season finale May 17 on NBC. Bad Bunny will serve as musical guest on the late night series.
Death Valley is set to premiere on BritBox May 29. A retired actor. A struggling young detective. They’re the perfect crime-fighting duo – when they get along.
Lady Gaga will join the star-studded lineup of Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event and perform LIVE at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31st. Tudum LIVE is Netflix’s global fan event, named after the iconic sound that plays at the start of every Netflix movie, series or event. It is Netflix’s biggest celebration of fandom and culture-defining storytelling – spotlighting movies, shows, stars and creators that fans around the world love
Prime Video announced a multi-title licensing deal with Glitch Productions that brings their creator-led animated web series to the streaming service. The unique deal will bring new audiences to the world of indie animation, starting with sci-fi horror comedy, Murder Drones. The fan-favorite series has garnered over 270 million views on YouTube captivating audiences with its unique blend of humor, horror, and survival in a frozen post-apocalyptic world with hormonal (and sometimes murderous) robots. All eight episodes of this darkly imaginative series are available to watch on Prime Video.
NBC will air an encore of SNL50: The Anniversary Special June 8. The program featured cast members past and present and the biggest stars of the last half-century celebrating Saturday Night Live’s milestone anniversary, live from Studio 8H. The star studded special included appearances by Adam Driver, Adam Sandler, Alec Baldwin, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Billy Crystal Cher, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Leslie Jones, Lil Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Miley Cyrus, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Seth Meyers, Steve Martin, The Roots, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Will Forte, Woody Harrelson and many more.
Pokémon Horizons: Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Part 3 will premiere on Netflix June 27. Additionally, three seasons of Pokémon are set to premiere on June 1. Pokémon: XY, Pokémon: XY Kalos Quest, and Pokémon: XYZ consist of seasons 17, 18 and 19.
CNN will air the penultimate performance of Good Night, and Good Luck, the critically-acclaimed new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre live on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET. As McCarthyism casts a shadow over America, Edward R. Murrow and his news team choose to confront the growing tide of paranoia and propaganda, even if it means turning the federal government and a worried nation against them. Good Night, and Good Luck closes its theatrical run with a matinee performance on Sunday, June 8 in New York City.
The 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals Presented by AT&T – the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Denver Nuggets – will be exclusively available on ESPN platforms, beginning Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. ESPN’s lead NBA broadcast team – Mike Breen, analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters will provide commentary. The quartet will also call the NBA Finals on ABC in June. All Western Conference Finals game broadcasts will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the exception of Game 7 (8 p.m.). Game 7 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Semifinals will be exclusively available on ABC this Sunday, May 18, at 3:30 p.m. with Breen, Burke, Jefferson and Salters on commentary. In addition to the traditional Western Conference Finals game broadcasts, ESPN will offer Western Conference Finals: InsightCast Presented by YouTube TV – ESPN’s latest NBA alt-cast – starting with Game 1 on Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Western Conference Finals: InsightCast will air alongside the traditional game broadcasts for Games 1-4. Western Conference Finals: InsightCast will emanate from ESPN’s Bristol, Conn. studios and feature the commentary trio of Ryan Ruocco, Tim Legler and Kirk Goldsberry. Western Conference Finals: InsightCast will air on ESPN2 for Games 1 and 4, and on ESPNEWS for Games 2 and 3.
Season two of Mermicorno: Starfall is now streaming. Following the emotional aftermath of the Lunar Eclipse, Astra and the Mermi-Crew are faced with new challenges as they search for the legendary Mermicorno Kingdom. Along the way, they uncover long-buried secrets, forge new friendships, and confront powerful enemies – including the rise of Dark Pearl. As friendships are tested and hidden powers awaken, the fate of their world hangs in the balance. In the new season, Astra struggles to master her evolving powers while navigating a growing conflict that threatens everything she loves. Joined by Gwen, Kameko, Squishella, and the rest of the crew, Astra must face hard truths, unlock ancient mysteries, and lead a risky mission to save their world. With unexpected revelations, magical mayhem, and heart-pounding battles ahead, the Mermicornos will discover that true strength comes from believing in themselves – and in each other.
