ABC Orders Drama Pilots From Zahir McGhee, ‘Once Upon a Time’ Creators

The 1975 have announced that they will be making their live comeback by headlining Japan’s Summer Sonic 2022 in August.The gigs will mark the band’s first live shows since they performed in Dublin in March 2020, and comes after The 1975 hinted at new activity by wiping their social media accounts earlier this week.The 1975 have been announced this morning (February 15) as headliners of Summer Sonic 2022.The band will top the bill on August 20 at the Zozomarine Stadium and Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, before then headlining the event the following day (August 21) at Maishima Sonic Park in Osaka.The 1975 join Post Malone as headliners of Summer Sonic 2022, with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, The Libertines and St. Vincent also set to perform.

YG Entertainment boyband TREASURE have made their much-awaited return with new single ‘JIKJIN’In the new visual, the boyband storm an automobile repair shop, dancing to the new track’s choreography as they declare that they will head straight towards a lover. Later, some of the members are seen speeding down a highway in colourful sports cars.“You’re the one that I’ve been waiting for / The more I look at you, the more beautiful you are / You’re the sun, so I can’t hide you / Even if I lose my sight, go straight to you,” they sing on the pre-chorus.‘JIKJIN’ is the title track of TREASURE’s mini-album ‘The Second Step: Chapter One’, both of which were released today (February 15).

Kendrick Lamar and a number of special guests will discuss his acclaimed 2015 album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ in a new five-part podcast series.The Big Hit Show is a docuseries hosted by journalist Alex Pappademas.

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2022 wrap party. Last year’s winner was pictured kissing her good friend dancer Luba Mushtuk as they left the event.Rose opted for a flower print crop top, while Luba was seen wearing an all black ensemble.The pair looked fabulous as they shared a smooch together and walked hand in hand as they left London's O2 Arena.Rose and Luba had been performing together during the tour, which started after Rose and her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, won Strictly in December.The actress took to Instagram yesterday to reflect on her Strictly journey and thank Giovanni for “telling her story”.She also thanked fans for showing the pair their support in a lengthy message shared with her 548,000 followers.Rose penned: “Six months ago, I didn't have a clue what I signed up for and to be honest I was terrified.“Now, I know for sure that it was the best decision I have ever made, what a crazy ride and life changing experience it has been.“@giovannipernice , I am so grateful that you were part of my strictly journey.“Thank you for telling my story and showing everyone who I am.

Strike, added: “Moving into a new property should be a memorable milestone – but it seems far too many people have a negative experience, with wasted fees often the cause of their stress and unhappiness.

Ralf Rangnick has defended under-fire star Harry Maguire after some Manchester United fans compared him to ex-Premier League star Titus Bramble following a series of poor displays.Maguire has been a lightning rod for criticism in recent weeks as United have stumbled to a series of poor results in the top-flight.The 28-year-old was at fault for Burnley's equaliser last week and was on the receiving end once again after another poor display against Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday. His bumbling performances have seen some supporters compare him to Titus Bramble, a former Newcastle defender who often drew criticism for being prone to errors.Bramble received huge plaudits during his early days at Ipswich Town, which brought about a lucrative £6million move to Newcastle.

making money as a sex worker while studying at The University of Sheffield.They reacted by cutting contact with their daughter and were absent at her graduation.The 25-year-old told the Daily Star: “My parents were really shocked when they found out and they did not react well.“They didn’t come and they didn’t speak to me for over half a year. They literally blocked me out of their lives which is insane."Scarlett claimed: “They then found out how much money I was making and suddenly they were interested again...“It’s not very nice but that’s what happened.

Manchester City and failed to make any sort of impression during his time in the Premier League. But the Italian has gone on to become quite the physical specimen despite hanging his boots up five years ago.Once upon a time, he would have been begging the Lord Almighty to hit the target but now he resembles something more like Jesus.Since retiring from football in 2017, the former Italy Under-21 international has turned his hand to a number of other crafts.Turning 39 on Tuesday, he owns a vineyard in northern Italy where he has his own wine named Il Risveglio Valcalepio Rosso, a red with dry and bold tastes.However, despite it being a passion of his, the general public have not agreed with his wine business failing to take off as of yet.As well as swilling wine glasses, Bianchi is also in the process of becoming a horse trainer - another wild hobby - and his Instagram is full of pictures of him riding tending to his ponies.One post includes Bianchi even helping one of his horses give birth, including the caption “La bellezza della NATURA”, translated to “the beauty of NATURE”.The former striker enjoyed and endured a topsy-turvy career while his few months in the Premier League hardly made him a household name.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix has ordered a new one-hour drama series from Martin Gero and Brendan Gall, Variety has learned exclusively.The six-episode series is titled “Breathe.” When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone woman must battle the elements and odds to survive.Gero and Gall are co-writing and executive producing the series, with Gero executive producing under his Quinn’s House Production company. Warner Bros.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDaniella Garcia has been cast in the upcoming ABC series “Rebel” in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.The series stars as Katey Sagal as Annie “Rebel” Bello, a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. She’s described as a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSam’s Esmail ABC drama pilot “Acts of Crime” has found its lead.Newcomer Candace Grace has been cast in the lead role in the pilot, with Josiah Cross, Peter Mark Kendall, and Molly Price also joining in series regular roles.Little is known about the plot of the show, other than being described as a unique spin on the crime procedural. Grace will star as Vivien Lamonte, a Black police detective working homicide in suburban New Jersey.

Newcomer Candace Grace has been tapped as the lead in Sam Esmail’s ABC drama pilot Acts of Crime. Also joining as series regulars are Molly Price (Feud: Bette & Joan), Peter Mark Kendall (Broadway’s Six Degrees of Separation) and newcomer Josiah Cross. The project hails from Mr. Robot creator Esmail, UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Esmail is under a deal, and ABC Signature.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe CW is renewing 12 of its scripted series, including an early Season 2 pick up for its freshman drama “Walker” starring Jared Padalecki.The other shows are: “All American” (renewed for Season 4), “Batwoman” (renewed for Season 3), “Charmed” (Season 4), “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (Season 7), “Dynasty” (Season 5) “The Flash” (Season 8), “In The Dark” (Season 4), “Legacies” (Season 4), “Nancy Drew” (Season 3), “Riverdale” (Season 6), and “Roswell, New Mexico” (Season 4).

Joe Otterson TV ReporterTwo new streaming players made their presence known at the 2021 Golden Globe nominations on Wednesday morning.Both Disney Plus and HBO Max scored their first nominations from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Disney Plus picked up a nod for “The Mandalorian” in the best drama series category.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has given a pilot order to the drama “National Parks,” which hails from Kevin Costner.The project was first announced as being in development at ABC in Dec. 2019.  Anthony Hemingway is now attached to executive produce and direct the pilot via Anthony Hemingway Productions.“Our partners at ABC, 20th Television and A+E Studios have given me a great environment to step out of my comfort zone and deliver something special,” Costner said.Per the series official logline, while the national parks are known for their sweeping, beautiful landscapes, there is also a darker, more sinister side to these parks that attract a vast array of criminal activity.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has picked up three comedy pilots for the 2021 pilot season.Two of the pilots — a reboot of “The Wonder Years” and “Maggie” — are single-cams and will be produced by 20th Television. The third, an untitled multi-cam from Regina Hicks, is produced by ABC Signature.The “Wonder Years” reboot was originally announced as being in development back in July.

Queens, a drama about a 90s hip hop group from Zahir McGhee, and Epic, from the team behind Once Upon A Time, are the latest projects to be handed pilot orders by ABC.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterArmie Hammer will no longer star in the upcoming Paramount Plus series “The Offer,” which tells the behind the scenes story of the making of “The Godfather,” Variety has learned from sources.It was announced in early December that Hammer was attached to lead the show in the role of Al Ruddy, who produced “The Godfather” back in 1972. The 10-episode series details Ruddy’s experience working on the iconic film.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Sandman” series at Netflix has set its main cast. Tom Sturridge is officially set to star as Dream, with the show also adding Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Asim Chaudhry, and Sanjeev Bhaskar.The series is based on “The Sandman” comic book series created for DC by Neil Gaiman.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJamie Dornan has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming limited series “The Tourist.” In addition, HBO Max has boarded the project and will co-produce along with Two Brothers Pictures as well as serve as the show’s streaming home in the U.S.Alongside Dornan, the six-episode series will star Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, and Hugo Weaving. Filming is set to begin soon in Australia.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC is developing a series adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s “Paradise” novel trilogy, with “Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo set to executive produce.The project is titled “Winter in Paradise,” named after the first book in the trilogy. The series focuses on Irene Steele, who shares her idyllic life in a beautiful Iowa City Victorian house with a husband who loves her to an extreme.