1497 Selects Mentees For South Asian-Focused Writers Lab

CBS has had a busy week of picking up drama pilots.

Tyrese Gibson is asking for prayers after revealing that his mother, Pricilla Murray, is in a coma and in ICU after a COVID-19 and pneumonia diagnosis.Days after asking fans for their prayers for her health, the actor revealed on Wednesday that he got some heartbreaking news from his mom's doctor, but he's still holding on to hope for a miracle.«The Doctor sat in this chair and just broke my heart by telling me there’s pretty much nothing else that can be done to turn things around,» Gibson wrote, alongside a photo of the hallway outside his mom's hospital room.«I paused, and in my most sincere voice I asked him…. You ever heard of a man name Jesus Christ? Nothing is impossible for him……,» Gibson added. «Ha paused and couldn’t respond…!!»A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese)Previously, on Saturday, the actor shared an emotional post, along with a plea to his followers for prayers and support.“My mother is in a coma, in ICU, with Pneumonia and she caught Covid they got her so sedated she can’t breathe or even eat on her own…….

Bob Saget's cause of death has been revealed and, according to the Saget family, authorities determined the late comedian and actor died from «head trauma» after «he accidentally hit the back of his head.»The Saget family released a statement to ET, saying after Saget hit his head he went to sleep and «thought nothing of it.»“Now that we have the final conclusions from the authorities’ investigation, we felt it only proper that the fans hear those conclusions directly from us," the statement read. «The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma. They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or alcohol were involved.”The family also thanked fans for the outpouring support following Saget's untimely death.“In the weeks since Bob’s passing, we have been overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love from Bob’s fans, which has been a great comfort to us and for which we are eternally grateful,» the statement continued.

Kelly Rizzo is remembering her late husband, Bob Saget, on the one-month anniversary of his death.Rizzo took to Instagram Wednesday to mark the sad occasion with a reel of some of the moments they spent traveling and enjoying delicious food and drinks around the world.«One month without this incredible man. Bob truly lived life to its fullest.

The cause of Bob Saget‘s tragic death on Jan. 9. has been revealed. Bob’s family confirmed on Feb. 9, 2022 that the beloved Full House actor that it was found Bob died from “head trauma” following his Jacksonville show — more specifically, a brain bleed after hitting his head. “Now that we have the final conclusions from the authorities’ investigation, we felt it only proper that the fans hear those conclusions directly from us. The authorities have determined that Bob passed away from head trauma,” his family said to TMZ.

Angelina Jolieis speaking up for women everywhere. The actress and director made an impactful statement to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 9 when she shared her thoughts on the importance of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which, per Congress, aims “to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.”

You might be surprised by this decision that was just made for the 2022 Oscars ceremony on March 27.

Bob Saget‘s cause of death has been revealed, one month after his passing.

Bob Saget’s cause of death has been revealed.

Charisma Deberry, joins the ladies of ‘The Real’, Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, Garcelle Beauvais, and guest host Nene Leakes to discuss the hottest topics trending on your timeline. This week we’re diving into the Oscar nominations, Columbus Short’s curious case, Zendaya’s ‘Euphoria’ controversy, plus more! Tune in for hot takes daily on ‘The Real’ and bi-weekly to catch social updates with ESSENCE.

Disney+ has announced a premiere date for the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series!

Jodie Whittaker is having another baby!

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe NBA Playoffs on ABC scored big Tuesday night, delivering a 1.0 in the adults 18-49 demographic and 2.73 million viewers who tuned in to watch the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz. ABC also aired a primetime iteration of The Jump (0.5, 2.30M), its pregame show, prior to the playoff matchup.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe new distribution platform Altavod is about to give filmmakers — especially independent filmmakers — more control of their work.With Utopia founder and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman and Cole Harper founded the new platform launches which launches today. Altavod provides distributors and independent filmmakers with full control to upload, manage and distribute their movies directly to consumers.In addition, the platform provides transparent back-end data and analytics around consumer engagement to allow filmmakers to have real-time access to page impressions, sales and conversions related to their campaign — which is a first for a platform of its kind.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After postponing its in-person festival that was originally slated for May, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) is ready to return — virtually, of course. Visual Communications (VC) will present the 36th Annual LAAPFF from September 24 to October 31.“Visual Communications is grateful for these storytellers who believe in the power of media to build and connect communities,” said Francis Cullado, Executive Director of Visual Communications.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterLast Week Tonight With John Oliver wasted no time in diving right into two major stories that happened last week: the RNC and the events of Kenosha, Wisconsin.First off, John Oliver pointed out the main theme of the RNC was “telling lies in front of flags” as it was four days of “full-throated denial of objective reality.”  RNC speakers painted a misleading portrait of Biden saying that he would be controlled by environmental extremists and that there would government-run healthcare.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterNBC has unveiled the new class for its annual  Late Night Writers Workshop. Out of a pool of 900 candidates, writers Brandon Burkhart, Gracie Canaan, Reem Edan, Kyle Harris, Emily Menez, Sam O and Kate Sisk have been named as this year’s participants for the workshop.The new class participated in an intensive virtual five-day program that prepared them for staff writer roles on late night and sketch comedy shows.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterIt’s become normal that John Oliver starts every episode of Last Week Tonight by saying “A lot happened this week” because it is wildly accurate. It seemed that this week he was speaking a mile-a-minute in order to try to fit in pertinent news at the top of the show.First on the list was the Democratic National Convention which many were calling an “unconventional” convention, thinking that they were the ones that coined that phrase.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterJournalist and Hollywood Foreign Press Association member Jack Tewksbury died on Saturday night. No further details were given about his death.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterDuring the most recent episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver unpacked the racial disparities that come with the jury selection process in Connecticut and at one point, dragged the city of Danbury saying “If you’re going to forget a town in Connecticut, why not forget Danbury? Because, and this is true, f*** Danbury!” It didn’t take long for Danbury’s Mayor Mark Boughton to retaliate on Facebook.“John Oliver, don’t mess with Danbury,” Bougton wrote in the caption to a video on Facebook. At first, he thanked Oliver for all the positive things he said about the town.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe long-gestating Flash movie is still on track and filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti were joined by screenwriter Christina Hodson and Ezra Miller, who plays the speedy superhero.