LeBron James’ Production Company Signs Scripted TV Deal With ABC Studios

Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, true to its title, seemed to put a satisfying capstone on their career, and the subsequent years of extensive touring as self-described “late-blooming road warriors” seemed like something between an epilogue and a victory lap. But defying expectations has been the theme of their late career, and after years coasting on their well-deserved iconic status, it turns out Tears for Fears had another album in them after all.The Tipping Point (★★★☆☆) is not only their first studio album in 17 years, but for Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, it represents a kind of hard-won artistic freedom.

https://act.eqfl.org/a/fightback12.This short musical about a gay train conductor who puts his life and relationship in jeopardy won “Best in Show” at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Directed by Jeffrey Simon, who made the film to challenge “the white masculinism culture of the typical western,” the 18-minute film packs in a lot of plot (and musical numbers) and stars Coby Getzug, Barrett Riggins, and Liam Cronin.

The Wizard of Oz. We are very young. Under the age of five, collectively.

R. Kelly has filed a motion to be acquitted on – or at least be granted a new trial for – his September 2021 conviction for racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child and kidnapping.According to documents sighted by Rolling Stone, Kelly and his lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean, allege that the R&B singer (real name Robert Sylvester Kelly) was denied his Sixth Amendment rights (which state that all criminal defendants are entitled to “a speedy and public trial” by “an impartial jury”).It’s claimed that Kelly was denied his right to effective assistance of counsel in examining potential jurors, and that his assigned counsel neglected to challenge unqualified jurors.

Jimi Hendrix lyric sheet that was torn in half and given to two fans at a gig 55 years ago has finally been pieced back together.On February 20, 1967, Hendrix played a gig at the Bath Pavilion in the evening in place of Chuck Berry, who had to cancel his performance.As the Guardian report, before the show, two unnamed women, aged 15 and 16, waited at the stage door to get an autograph from Hendrix. With no blank paper to hand, the legendary guitarist then tore out a page from a notebook before tearing it in half and signing each half for both fans.The two women, who wish to remain anonymous, then discovered that lyrics for a song then dubbed “51st Wedding Anniversary” – the eventual track, ’51st Anniversary’, was released weeks after the concert as a ‘Purple Haze’ B-side – were inscribed on the back of their signed pieces of paper.

Pusha T has confirmed that Jay-Z will make an appearance on his upcoming album, the title of which is yet to be revealed.Featuring as a guest on the Millions Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the Clipse rapper spoke about the new album, plus the Kanye West and 88-Keys produced ‘Diet Coke‘ which was released earlier this month.The single marked the rapper’s first for the year, hinting at more music to come. In the new interview, Pusha discusses his early start in hip-hop, beefing with Drake, his love for Virgil Abloh and what to expect from his return.When speaking about previous collaborations, including ‘Drug Dealers Anonymous‘ with Jay-Z, the rapper said “I got three songs with him now”, elaborating that one of the three is “something for the new album”.“I don’t know if I was supposed to say that,” he goes on to say, before adding “he got busy”, referring to Jay-Z’s work on the track.

Channel 4 chat show titled The Charlotte Church Show.Earlier in February, she was unveiled as Mushroom on the out-there ITV show The Masked Singer, but what else has she been up to? Let's take a look...Fans of Charlotte's have always been very interested in the star's love life.She is now happily married to musician Johnny Powell, however, things haven't always been so rosy.There was much public interest around her first relationship with her model ex Steve Johnson. But things took a turn for the worse when her second boyfriend Kyle Johnson was later jailed for possession of a large amount of heroin.She then went on to date Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson in 2005.

GB News star Eamonn Holmes was dropped from the ITV This Morning slot he had shared with wife Ruth Langsford for 15 years and replaced with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. However, he hasn't been shy about contradicting claims that the decision was down to his popularity dropping.Eamonn also wanted fans to know it hadn't been his decision to walk away.He was compelled to deny rumours that research had suggested he was no longer liked by viewers, after an ITV insider claimed to The Sun: "ITV is always looking at what the viewers want, what the people watching the show want."Put it this way, they wanted change, the viewers didn’t want to watch him anymore.Things have to change, they evolve and for him to say there was no explanation isn’t true."He issued a reply via his representative, who argued: "It is simply not true that research showed that viewers no longer wanted to watch Eamonn Holmes."Research has actually showed Eamonn rated better than others who replaced him on This Morning."His agent, Jonathan Shalit, continued: "I don’t believe a ‘source’ said anything that was official as ITV have always behaved with great respect to InterTalent."The facts are simple.

Blackburn Rovers over the weekend.However, not only was Brereton Diaz injured for the clash, Blackburn's fixture with Millwall was postponed.Storm Eunice wreaked havoc across the British Isles over the weekend, and alongside fence panels and greenhouses, Blackburn's Championship fixture fell victim to the storm.Unfortunately, for the Chilean fan, Brereton Diaz was never in contention for the clash.Brereton Diaz limped off the field on Wednesday as Blackburn fell to a bore 0-0 with West Brom.Brereton Diaz has skyrocketed to Chilean national hero over the past twelve months.The Blackburn striker hit a golden vein of form for the Lancashire side that impressed Chile enough he switched nationalities from English to Chilean, which he can through his mother.Brereton Diaz was then netting goals for the national side at the Copa America as well as staring in a Pepsi advert.His form continued for Blackburn, netting 20 goals in 27 games in Lancashire, and there was even rumours that Barcelona were interested in the striker. Do you think Brereton Diaz will leave Blackburn over the summer? Let us know in the comments section Brereton Diaz sent out a message to the fan on social media.He said: "Hi Jhovan, hope you're okay, I've heard you've flown all the way from Chile for the game on Saturday."Unfortunately, I can't play, but I hope to see you at the game because I'm going to be there watching the game."Hopefully I'll be back soon fit so all the best!"

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has revealed her son Jamal Edwards died after a "sudden illness".The star has said she is "completely devastated" following the sudden death of her son.The TV personality and former X Factor star paid an emotional tribute to the 31-year-old who was the founder of the online urban music platform SB.TV.On Monday morning's Good Morning Britain, presenter Susanna Reid read a statement from Brenda which said: "It is with deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness."Myself, his sister and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the centre of our world."The TV personality also went on to thank those who have shared their love and support through her turbulent time.Susanna continued to read: "As we come to terms with the passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss."I would like to thank everyone for their messages of love and support."Jamal was an inspiration to myself and so many.

Phillip Schofield gobsmacked as wife Steph makes rare TV appearance with daughter Molly.Lorraine Kelly decided to help Phillip celebrate 40 years in the industry with a help form his colleagues, friends and former co-stars.She dedicated Monday's episode of her talk show to her ITV colleague and invited plenty of guests to her show to pay tribute to the broadcasting legend.She turned up to his This Morning dressing room unannounced live on air with Phil turning around in his chair with his eyebrows raised. Phillip and his co-host Holly Willoughby appeared to have had their make-up done an hour ahead of This Morning as Phil expressed his shock at Lorraine Kelly's appearance.Later, Phillip appeared Lorraine's sofa and exclaimed: "Oh my god! i've got my earpiece in my pocket! I can't hear anything!"As well as receiving messages from Gino D'Campo, Jason Donovan and Ant and Dec, Phillip also received a video call from his loved ones.Wife Steph said: "He is genuinely interested in people and he's good fun.

Manchester United have begun their search for a new permanent manager, with several high-profile names in the frame to take over from Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.United have been without a permanent boss since the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November, with Rangnick only installed on an interim basis until the end of May. At the end of the campaign, the 63-year-old German will move upstairs into a two-year consultancy role, allowing a new man to take the helm at Old Trafford.

Storm Franklin hit their site.Dramatic pictures show heavy Volvo machinery flooded as the River Aire burst its banks at Kirkstall, Yorkshire on Sunday, (February 20).The digger's team of operators powerless to do anything but to watch on as the harsh conditions left them without a pretty key bit of kit, LeedsLive reports.Following the fatal destruction of Storm Eunice on Friday, Storm Franklin followed over the weekend to cause yet more havoc across the country. The UK has been issued a 'tornado' warning with intense flooding also set to strike amid Storm Franklin.

blagging a free NHS nose job by faking depression has slammed the “stupid” victims of the Tinder Swindler. Bogus billionaire Shimon Heyada Hayut - hailed a “legend” by Carla Bellucci - was the focus of Netflix hit Tinder Swindler this month.It was alleged that the notorious Israeli, 31, used dating app Tinder to lure women before fleecing them out of millions.He told singles he was the son of a billionaire diamond dealer before seducing and tricking them into taking out huge loans that he’s never repaid.But mum-of-four Carla believes they “only have themselves to blame”.The outspoken glamour model told Daily Star: “They are muppets!“These women were sending this guy all this money because they were looking for the high life.

LeBron James is getting ready to develop some new shows!

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSpringHill Entertainment, the production company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios.“SpringHill Entertainment makes the shows LeBron and I want to watch,” Carter said. “We look at every project as a way to connect with our community and ask ourselves if it will entertain and empower them.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVSpringhill Entertainment, the production company founded by NBA superstar LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has signed a two-year overall deal for scripted television with ABC Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios.James and Carter started shopping for a new home earlier this year after being based at Warner Bros. since 2015.

Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell might’ve garnered online praise after stepping down from voicing biracial TV characters this week amid accusations of whitewashing.

NBA star LeBron James' newly formed entertainment and consumer products firm The SpringHill Company has received investments fromElisabeth Murdoch and Stacey Snider's production company Sister (Chernobyl), Guggenheim Investments, The University of California's UC Investments and private equity firm SC.Holdings. Financial details of the funding, unveiled on Thursday, and the sizes of the investors' stakes weren't disclosed, but Bloomberg News put the overall investment at $100 million.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorLeBron James and business partner Maverick Carter have raised $100 million in funding from backers including Guggenheim Partners and Elisabeth Murdoch.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorLeBron James and Maverick Carter are combining their three media companies to create The SpringHill Company, with backing from major investors including Chernobyl producer Sister and a powerful new board.Sister will invest in The SpringHill Company alongside financial services companies Guggenheim Investments and UC Investments, as well as investor Jason Stein’s SC.Holdings. Bloomberg reported that the backing was worth $100M.The company’s new board will include Elisabeth Murdoch, Serena Williams, Apollo Global Management co-founder Marc Rowan, investment banker Paul Wachter, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, and Tom Werner, the Boston Red Sox chairman.