Lakeith Stanfield to Star in TV Adaption of 'The Changeling' for Apple

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNatalie Abrams has signed with CAA for representation in all areas. She continues to be repped by attorney Patti Felker at Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson.Abrams most recently landed a pilot order at The CW for the DC series “Gotham Knights.” She serves as a writer on the pilot alongside Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, with Greg Berlanti executive producing.Abrams is no stranger to the DC universe on The CW, having worked as a writer on “Batwoman” as well as “Supergirl.” She has also written for fellow CW show “All American.” She also write a Batwoman tie-in comic book for DC Comics, which is due to be released this spring.Prior to getting into writing for television, Abrams worked as an entertainment journalist.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDisney plans to increase spending on Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) programming by more than $1 billion this quarter versus the same period last year.For the current quarter, the company plans to up its spending on direct-to-consumer programming by between $800 million and $1 billion versus the comparable fiscal 2021 quarter, CFO Christine McCarthy said during Disney’s fiscal Q1 2022 earnings call Wednesday. On the linear network side, content spend is expected to go up by approximately $500 million.“It’s all about content, content, content,” CEO Bob Chapek said on the call, which followed Disney’s announcement that Disney Plus had reached nearly 130 million subscribers by the end of 2021.

Black arts renaissance, with jazz’s hopping sound and joie de vivre running through the streets. Davis’ own psychedelic groove incorporated jazz, along with the blues and its seed, rock n’ roll—she cited B.B. King and Big Mama Thornton as influences.

The Kings of Napa pours creativity into the closets and walls of the King family mansion.  

Quentin Tarantino and wife Daniella Pick are expecting their second child! The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood writer-director and Daniella confirmed to E! News they do indeed have another baby on the way. The forthcoming child will join Leo, who will turn two later this month. The news was first reported by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth which revealed that Daniella would be giving birth in the next few months. It was later confirmed via Quentin’s rep although the sex of the baby was not yet revealed.

Maren Morris is the friend you’d want in your corner. The 31-year-old country star posted a loving message of support for pal Mickey Guyton, 38, after the fellow singer revealed she was receiving nasty messages about her upcoming Super Bowl performance pertaining to her race.

“Look out for each other peeps.”Fellow celebrity friends of the star were quick to jump on to the comments to share their well wishes and sympathies.Joe Lycett wrote: “Very sorry to hear this xxx'.”Alice Liveing said: “Oh Ranj I’m so so sorry. Really hope you’re ok.Take care.”Oti Mabuse penned: “So sorry this happened to you.”Bryony Blake said: “Omg I’m so glad you’re okay my love, how scary.”Gaby Roslin also wrote: “No my darling.

A total whirlwind! Julia Haart and Silvio Scaglia Haart’s relationship was anything but conventional before their split — from butting heads as coworkers to highlighting their blended family on Netflix’s My Unorthodox Life.

These Team USA athletes are going for the gold — with the full support of their four-legged companions! Aside from earning the coveted title of Winter Olympians, several of these athletes are proud dog and cat parents.

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Jennifer Lopez is looking back at some of the defining moments of her career in Hollywood, including the first time she met the legendary actress Barbra Streisand.The superstar was asked during her latest interview with Rolling Stone if she had ever met one of her “personal idols.” Jennifer went on to describe the moment she was first introduced to Streisand during an Oscar party in the early 2000s.JLo explained that she was attending Ed Limato’s party, revealing that the Hollywood agent “used to throw a big party every year the night before the Oscars, it was called The Night Before party. Everybody used to go.

Antonio Conte had to be held back by members of his coaching staff as tensions boiled over during Tottenham'sPremier League clash against Southampton.The incident occurred midway through the second half, just after Spurs had retaken the lead in the contest through Son Heung-Min.Southampton's players were furious with what looked like a foul on on-loan Chelsea striker Armando Broja in the build-up to the goal. Broja went up for a header with Emerson Royale but came off worse in a bruising challenge as the Spurs star headed the ball forward to start the move.

Super Smalls, a children’s accessories brand that prioritizes wonder and self-expression. Jacobs found that she could mix her love of beautiful things (honed by all those years as an Accessories Editor) with her passion for bringing joy both to her girls and to kids everywhere. We caught up with this special family at their new home in the West Village.

This Morning's Dr Ranj Singh has revealed he was robbed on his way home from the BRITs.The 42-year-old medical professional attended the awards show which was held in the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday night.While he enjoyed the evening, Ranj revealed in an Instagram note on Wednesday that he had been robbed of his luxury Clogau watch on his way home from the venue.After confirming he had "the BEST night" at the ceremony, Ranj wrote: "Sadly, on my way home from Soho when I was walking to get a taxi, I was approached by a man who robbed me."It all happened so quickly and luckily I wasn't hurt at all (the git stole my watch though), but it could've been so much worse.""I foolishly chased after him, but he got away.

Katie Price admitted "I could have killed someone" as she spoke about her regret following the crash that happened close to her home in September.The former glamour model, 43, narrowly avoided a prison sentence in December after she appeared at Crawley Magistrates' court, following her guilty plea for drink-driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.Ahead of sentencing, Katie's lawyer asked the courts to allow the mum-of-five time to check into The Priory for help - which was granted.After her stint in a mental health facility, Katie admitted on her Channel 4 Mucky Mansion show that she had been riddled with "regret" after rolling her BMW car.Speaking openly about the ordeal, the reality star said: "I can deal with a lot of things, stress, pressure, I've lived and breathed that, but behind closed doors there's dramas with everyone."Nobody is perfect. When it hits me personally that's what I can't deal with."She added: "I regret getting in the car, I could've killed someone, I could've killed myself, my kids might not have had a mum."I was rock bottom at that point.

Bob Saget's widow is remembering him one month after his death. The comedian died at the age of 65 on Jan. 9, 2022, in Florida.

Jeremy Clarkson went on his Twitter account to slam BBC’s South Today Oxford programme for their latest report concerning the growing rise of badgers in rural areas.

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Apple TV+ has made it abundantly clear that it is really only interested in original films and TV series that have superstar talent attached. That would include the newest series, “The Changeling,” which has just received the green light from the streaming service.

Apple TV+ has confirmed a series order for The Changeling, a drama based on Victor LaValle’s best-selling book of the same name, with LaKeith Stanfield (Atlanta, Judas and The Black Messiah) set to star. Kelly Marcel (Cruella, Venom) wrote the adaptation and serves as showrunner. Queen & Slim helmer and Insecure alum Melina Matsoukas will direct.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLaKeith Stanfield will star in an adaptation of the Victor LaValle novel “The Changeling,” which has been ordered to series at Apple, Variety has learned.The series is described as a fairytale for grown-ups. It is further described as a horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.Kelly Marcel will write the adaptation in addition to serving as executive producer and showrunner on the series.