ABC Orders ‘Judge Steve Harvey,’ Sticking the Comedian in a Courtroom to Rule on Actual Cases

Scandal alum Kerry Washington is 'so beyond grateful' to be included in TIME's 12 Women of The Year issue having been an activist longer than she's been an actress.But the 45-year-old Emmy-winning producer was inspired to take her activism to a new level after portraying fixer (and election stealer) Olivia Pope in the ABC political thriller, which ran for seven seasons ending 2018.'I woke up the morning after the election in 2016, and Olivia Pope was trending. I was confronted with all these people saying, "Olivia Pope, you have to fix this." "Olivia Pope, save the day,"' Kerry told the mag.

Perry and Angela's marriage was short-lived and they decided to go their separate ways just five years after tying the knot. At the time, a friend close to the couple told the Mirror: “They just ran out of love. They had a series of heart-to-hearts and decided to call it a day.

Kevin Costner, Zoe Kravitz, Lady Gaga and Chris Rock will present at the 94th Academy Awards. They will be joined by Yuh-Jung Youn and Rosie Perez - along with other soon-to-be-announced presenters - at the Hollywood’s most prestigious awards night on 27 March that celebrates the “best in filmmaking”.

Kanye West's problems with his divorce were only ever "procedural". The 44-year-old rap star is currently going through a divorce from Kim Kardashian, but the 'Stronger' hitmaker's attorney, Samantha Spector, is keen to "dispel a few mistruths" after the brunette beauty was declared legally single by a court in California. Samantha told E! News: "Kanye's paperwork has always indicated that his problems with the divorce was only procedural.

Dancing on Ice legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have shared a health update on contestant Connor Ball after the musician took a nasty fall during the latest live show.Last Sunday (February 27), The Vamps singer and his professional partner Alexandra Schauman skated to George Ezra’s Paradise dressed as pirates, but things didn’t go to plan as he lost his balance during a risky move and fell to the ice.He managed to slice his shin with a blade leaving it bleeding as concerned hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby checked he was ok.During an appearance on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, Olympic skating champions Torvill and Dean gave an update on the star’s recovery.Asked if anyone had surprised them this series, Chris replied: "I think Connor is a surprise because our other top celebrities are all from a dancing background and Connor, he's a guitar player and so not so much."He's really stepped up, he's a stand out - he's our dark horse."Jayne added: "As Chris said, Connor, each week, has got better and better but unfortunately he's had a couple of falls recently. "He managed to kick himself in the shin last week, he's had stitches in his leg.

Max Verstappen could buy the Playboy Mansion three times over with his staggering new Formula One wage.The reigning F1 champion has been handsomely rewarded by Red Bull for winning their first Driver's title since 2013 last year.Verstappen already had a contract in place for the upcoming season worth £18million-a-year.But now the Dutchman has agreed an extension to his deal until 2028 which will reportedly see him pocket a salary of £37m - more than double his current pay packet.He will earn £221m in total over the course of the seven-year spell, which is the biggest driver contract in F1 history.It is in fact so large that it equates to approximately three times the value of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's former residence.The Playboy Mansion, near Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, was sold in 2016, a year before Hefner passed away.It had originally been listed for $200m (£149m), but the price fell to half of that figure by the time it was sold, as per People.Is Verstappen being overpaid? Let us know in the comments section.The £74.5m fee would leave Verstappen searching for a couple of extra millions on top of his contract if he wanted to splash that amount three times over.But we're sure he'd have no problem finding the extra cash from his lengthy list of sponsorship deals.He would have to deal with Daren Metropoulos, the son of billionaire investor Dean Metropoulos, who bought the property and uses it for corporate activities.Speaking about his contract renewal, Verstappen said: "I really enjoy being part of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team, so choosing to stay to the 2028 season was an easy decision."I love this team and last year was simply incredible, our goal since we came together in 2016 was to win the championship

Chelsea following Roman Abramovich's decision to sell up - having withdrawn in negotiations to buy a club in January.The American investor, businessman and philanthropist, who is CEO of Eldridge Industries, is said to be part of a group that want to take the Stamford Bridge side from Abramovich.That interest wouldn't be his first negotiations over taking a stake in a football club following talks over a potential purchase of Washington Spirit back in January.The Athletic reported that Boehly was looking to buy Spirit, the 2021 NWSL champions, having already owned stakes in the Los Angeles based Dodgers, Sparks and Lakers.The Telegraph report that Boehly, and billionaire acquaintance Hansjorg Wyss are currently preparing a bid for Abramovich to consider.The report adds that interested parties have been invited to make official bids before March 15, with offers expected to be submitted before the end of the week.With Boehly's net worth thought to be in the region of £4.7bn, Swiss investor Wyss is thought to be worth around £3.8bn.Could Chelsea's glory days be coming to an end? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe Russian businessman has pledged not to ask for any loans to be repaid in a sale that he has taken with the "club’s best interest at heart" due to the current situation in Ukraine.His full statement reads: "The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid.

Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan have unveiled their gigantic master bedroom at their reported £3.5million mansion located in Essex.Mark, 35, and Michelle, 34, shared a peek inside their master bedroom with fans after they uploaded a snap of themselves cradling their newborn nephew.The couple purchased the lavish property in 2019 and have been working tirelessly on renovations.Updating fans on what has been done to their home so far, Mark also shared a clip with his 352,000 Instagram followers on their home account.Showcasing the textured wallpaper that the couple added to their hallway and master bedroom, Mark gave fans a look at how much improvements have taken place inside the property since his last update.The TV personality then said: "I promised I would give you a little update on the house. All the wallpaper has been done and this is the main hall wallpaper.

Holly Willoughby made a blunder on This Morning, corrected by money saving expert Martin Lewis, on live television.Hosts Holly and Phillip Schofield welcomed Money Saving Expert star Martin onto the show via Zoom as they discussed the current energy crisis.Before Martin started his segment, Holly messed up: “Before we get to any calls Martin, what’s on your show tonight?”Martin replied that he didn’t have a show on tonight, his next one was in a week’s time, to which Holly replied that “he should have one”.He continued on, explaining that the “big” show he mentioned will be “the last in the series” and will be an hour-long special.Eagle-eyed viewers noticed that Martin Lewis’ show will air on Thursday, not Tuesday when the blunder was broadcasted.Fans of the ITV daytime show took to social media to express their thoughts over Holly’s comments.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: “Holly doesn’t know Martin Lewis isn’t on TV tonight because of the football.”Coverage of the FA Cup is broadcast on ITV when Martin’s show is usually scheduled.This Morning seems to be developing a habit of on-air mishaps as Phillip and Holly were recently startled by a segment that was rudely interrupted.The pair took part in the This Morning View with their guest and conversation turned to the current situation in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin is flanked 24/7 by a team of highly trained bodyguards armed with bulletproof briefcases who are permitted to kill anyone they perceive as a threat to him. Putin has been in power in Russia since 1999 and has always ruled with an iron fist, so its no surprise he takes his security detail incredibly seriously. The Federal Protective Service is responsible for the security of Putin and other high-ranking state officials and has over 50,000 employees.

If you binged every episode of Tiger King, you may want to know how to watch Joe vs. Carole online for free to see what the docuseries didn’t show viewers about Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin’s feud (and attempted murder case.)

From Big Little Lies to The Batman, it’s understandable why fans want to know about Zoë Kravitz‘s net worth and how much she’s made from her hit shows and movies over the years.

She may be one of the most controversial entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, but according to Elizabeth Holmes’ husband, William “Billy” Evans, the public has it “all wrong” about her.

Willow Pill is opening up.

Lori Harvey showed off her taut midriff as she left her morning Pilates session in West Hollywood.On Thursday, the stunning 24-year-old model offered a look at her toned curves in activewear while heading out of the Forma Pilates studio.The stepdaughter of Steve Harvey rocked a sexy black cut-out sports bra with high-waisted black leggings. Toned:Lori Harvey showed off her taut midriff as she left her morning Pilates session in West Hollywood Trendy:The stepdaughter of Steve Harvey rocked a sexy black cut-out sports bra Lori's form-fitting leggings clung to her toned thighs and shapely hips.

Lori Harvey showed off her gym-honed frame in spandex and a crop top while out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday afternoonThe stunning 24-year-old model daughter of Steve Harvey was seen heading to a speech class looking ready to get in a sweat session afterwards.The girlfriend of Michael B. Jordan seemed apt to brush up on her public speaking skills as she embarks on the world of entrepreneurship after announcing her new beauty line 'SKN by LH.'Or her new class could be a sign she's eyeing an acting career, hoping to hone her voice for the camera.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeLos Angeles public broadcaster KCET has announced the student finalists for its 22nd annual Fine Cut Festival of Films, which will air as four one-hour episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 10 p.m.A collection of short films from Southern California student filmmakers, Fine Cut finalists are vying for prize packages in the categories of documentary, animation and narrative short films, as well the Jack Larson Southern California Student Filmmaker Award, which singles out one student’s strength as a storyteller.Besides airing on KCET, the Fine Cut festival will also air nationwide on Link TV starting Thursday, Sept.

ABC has given a 10-episode order to unscripted courtroom comedy series Judge Steve Harvey (working title), featuring the comedian as judge, jury and star.

Steve Harvey's court is in session! The TV personality will star in a new 10-episode courtroom comedy at ABC, the network announced at its Television Critics Association summer press tour on Thursday. , working title, will welcome a variety of conflicts and characters to his courtroom, from small claims to big disputes and everything in between. «Steve plays by his own rules, basing his courtroom on his own life experiences and some good old common sense,» ABC describes. Casting is currently underway for the series.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen Michael Rapaport signed on to play shoe mogul Steve Madden in a TV project based on Madden’s life, the pair soon realized they had a lot in common — and began trading ideas on how to actually get into business together. That has led to the formation of 212Works, a new production company that Rapaport and Madden have launched to develop film, TV and digital projects.“We met and hit it off,” Rapaport says.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is Aug. 19, 2021, which means final-round voting starts TODAY; it’s also 11 days until final voting ends on Aug.