Jessica Rhoades’ Pacesetter Productions Hires Rachel Polan, Sets Two Projects at NBC

To celebrate International Women's Day next week, the ladies at ITV all teamed up for a stunning photo - and Ruth Langsford explained the snap to Loose Women viewers.On Monday morning's episode of the ITV show, Ruth told viewers that the day was coming up imminently as she explained that the ITV ladies all teamed together for the snap.Ruth began explaining who was involved, telling viewers that the likes of the Loose Women cast, Lorraine, This Morning - and GB News, were all in the snap.The TV personality would have meant GMB, not rival news channel GB News, where her husband Eamonn Holmes currently works after he left ITV.However, Ruth didn't seem to notice her mishap as she carried on gushing over the stunning snap and explained that some ladies were not available to be in the picture.Her mishap floated over the head of her co-stars and many viewers.One ITV News journalist shared an update on the ITV show as they wrote: "Slight misspeak by Ruth in mentioning the women from GB News."She meant GMB, of course, rather than her husband Eamonn Holme's employers."Ruth's mishap came as she gushed about the stunning photo released by ITV of the fabulous females who work on ITV. The likes of Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Lorraine Kelly, Kate Garraway and multiple other famous faces were recognised in the snap.Meanwhile, she explained that Stacey Solomon was unable to be there as she's on maternity leave, while Carol McGiffin was away, along with a handful of other ITV stars.Ruth's blunder comes shortly after Eamonn made his switch up from This Morning in the holidays to GB News.

If you’re in need of some comfort, look no further than Helen Mirren. Lady Gaga, 35, was seen crying at the SAG Awards on February 28 in the middle of the auditorium. Helen, 76, came up to Lady Gaga and hugged her. She sweetly stroked Lady Gaga’s head and told her something.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNielsen hopes to regain industry backing of its TV ratings later this year, the company’s top executive told investors Monday.Speaking on a call with analysts, Nielsen CEO David Kenny said the company expects to complete all necessary work to regain accreditation by mid year. He believes the Media Rating Council, the industry organization that certifies measurement processes, will vote on accreditation of Nielsen’s national and local TV ratings work sometime after that.

Once Twice Melody (★★★★☆) was released in four installments, with a chapter landing once per month. Their decision to slowly titrate the album’s release allowed it to reveal its strength in an almost teasing way, as the majesty of the whole became gradually more apparent as the second and third chapters dropped.

A Canadian singer is going to Hollywood!

Two Police Scotland officers have been injured after a missile was thrown at a police van ahead of the Rangers v Motherwell clash in Glasgow on Sunday.

A couple reignited their romance 30 years later after discovering a stash of love letters - turning “first love” into marriage three decades on.

on this link here.Meanwhile, Internacional confirmed that two suspects were arrested in light of the assault.They added that the club would "continue to give full support to the authorities in the investigation of the case".It follows another recent Brazil attack where Cascavel’s bus was hit by two rocks after a 1-0 loss away to Maringa.Another incident in the state of Parana saw fans wielding metal bars invade the pitch and attack players, who were forced to retaliate with kicks as the match was called off with four minutes to spare.

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are expecting baby no. 3! The couple took to their website on Sunday to announce that Jill is pregnant, less than five months after suffering a miscarriage.

family is going through is unbearable. We loved our sister so much and she brought us so much happiness."I would like to thank everyone for their efforts.

Vladimir Putin's "propagandist-in-chief" has warned the West that their nuclear weapons are powerful enough to wipe out all NATO countries.Dmitry Kiselyov, a presenter for state media Rossiya 1, has a reputation for extravagant tirades demonising the West, recently threatening the Western world on TV by boasting Russia's military might.He said yesterday (February 27): "Our submarines can shoot more than 500 nuclear warheads. This would guarantee destruction of the USA, and all other NATO countries.

Leeds fans as Marcelo Bielsa's replacement.Following in the footsteps of Bielsa at Elland Road will feel akin to an act of treason once Marsch walks through the doors of the Yorkshire club, such is the iconic status of the Argentine legend. But Marsch has one thing in his favour - he once chopped former Manchester United superstar David Beckham down to size.

Anthony Joshua has revealed he is ‘rooting for’ Dillian Whyte when the Body Snatcher takes on fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury next month.After lengthy discussions it was finally agreed and announced last week that Whyte would challenge Fury for his WBC title at Wembley Stadium on April 23.Joshua himself has a long rivalry with Whyte, which stretches right back to their amateur boxing days.The pair also met on the professional circuit back in 2015, where Joshua prevailed thanks to a seventh round knockout at The O2 Arena in London.Despite his lasting feud with the Body Snatcher, and admitting he ‘hates him’, AJ revealed he hopes the 33-year-old prevails as he attempts to become the heavyweight champion of the world.Joshua told iFL TV: “I'm rooting for Dillian, even though I hate him, and I want to smash him one of these days. Go on Dillian, I'm with you all the way.”There is no doubt Whyte is posed with a big task if he is to become world champion, with the undefeated Fury regarded by many as the best heavyweight on the planet.As a result, Joshua revealed what he thinks his long-time rival needs to do in order to come away from Wembley Stadium victorious.He commented: “It's a good opponent [for Fury], it's a good [title] defence against Dillian Whyte.“Dillian Whyte needs to come in, look at what Tyson Fury does and reacts to, and do the complete opposite.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Superstore” may be coming to an end, but the world of the show could live on in the form of a spinoff.Variety has confirmed that NBC is developing a spinoff entitled “Bo & Cheyenne,” which would see Johnny Pemberton and Nichole Sakura reprise their roles from the mothership series. In the new show, Bo and Cheyenne balance their big dreams with the harsh realities of being a blue-collar family in America.The spinoff hails from writers and executive producers Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu, both of whom are co-executive producers on “Superstore.” “Superstore” creator Justin Spitzer would also executive produce via The Spitzer Holding Company along with Ruben Fleischer and David Bernad of The District.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNBC is developing the drama series “Heirs” from Carlos Portugal.The series is set in Miami Beach’s exclusive Star Island. It follows the heirs of a Latin American ex-dictator as they face an unexpected dilemma when a young girl is kidnapped from their home on the night of their own daughter’s lavish quinceañera.Portugal will write and executive produce the project, with John Davis, Jordan Davis, and John Fox executive producing via Davis Entertainment.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA sequel series to “Night Court” is in development at NBC, Variety has confirmed.The followup to the classic sitcom will see original series star John Larroquette return as Dan Fielding. “Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch is attached as an executive producer on the series.The new multi-cam show would follow unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the late original series character Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.

Jessica Rhoades’ Pacesetter Productions has sold two one-hour projects to NBC – dramedy Monsoon Wedding from writer Rohit Kumar (13 Reasons Why) and The Village creator Mike Daniels and drama Sidekicks, from NCIS: Los Angeles Co-Executive Producer Jordana Lewis Jaffe. Both will be produced by Universal Television. The network sales come as the company expands its executive team, hiring former Chelsea Handler Productions exec Rachel Polan as SVP. In her new role, Polan will help identify and foster development for the company and add support to the current productions.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe NBC comedy pilot based on the Kevin Hart film “Night School” is not moving forward at NBC, Variety has learned exclusively.The half-hour multi-cam had originally gotten a pilot order in January, but the pandemic shutdown virtually all pilot production in March. The broadcast network then announced in June that it would resume production on most of its pilots later in the year, with “Night School” being the first pilot to resume production once it restarted.Like the film, “Night School” follows a a unique mix of adults at a night school GED prep class who unexpectedly bond over their shared experience and find themselves helping each other both inside and outside of the classroom.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIlene Chaiken has signed an overall deal with Universal Television, Variety has confirmed. As part of the deal, Chaiken has joined the upcoming NBC show “Law & Order: Organized Crime” as executive producer and showrunner.Chaiken takes over showruner duties on the series from Matt Olmstead, who stepped down in October.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJessica Simpson has signed a multi-media deal with Amazon.The deal includes a new unscripted docuseries based on Simpson’s New York Times best-selling memoir “Open Book,” development of a new coming-of-age scripted series that is also inspired by the memoir, as well as two new original essays to be published through Amazon Original Stories, an imprint of Amazon Publishing.“I am humbled and honored to partner with Amazon Studios to bring my story and heart to life on the screen,” Simpson said. “I am a huge TV fan and many of my favorite shows live on Amazon, so the gift of this unprecedented collaboration is a dream for me.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe HBO Max comedy pilot “Minx” is rounding out its cast.Idara Victor, Oscar Montoya, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, and Michael Angarano have all been cast in series regular roles, with Jake Johnson attached to guest star. The group joins previously announced series lead Ophelia Lovebond.“Minx” is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around earnest young feminist Joyce (Lovebond) who joins forces with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women.Victor, whose past credits include “Shameless” and “Turn,” will play Tina, the publisher’s sardonic secretary.Montoya will play Richie, the magazine’s recently out of the closet photographer.