‘Mike’: Hulu’s Mike Tyson Series Starring Trevante Rhodes Could’ve Been A Contender

Disney has a new television series for the "Star Wars" universe that is already getting thumbs up from fans and critics alike.  On Wednesday, the company released "Andor," a prequel show to the commercially successful 2016 film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," on the Disney+ streaming service.The story focus on the journey of Cassian Andor, portrayed by Diego Luna, who also executive produces the series.  Set five years before the events of "Rogue One," the show focuses on the transition of Cassian from petty thief to the rebel hero we see in the film.The actor believes the show will provide fans with an "intimate" perspective of what life was like under the rule of the Galactic Empire.  "There has to be action and adventure and that like big scope of science fiction that you expect from 'Star Wars,' but at the same time, we can allow ourselves to be different," Luna said in an interview with Reuters. Diego Luna reprised his role as Cassian Andor for the prequel series released Wednesday on Disney+.  (Getty Images for Disney)  "What was the life like for people to be willing to sacrifice everything for a cause, you know? I don't think we've seen that," He told the news service.  Luna noted, "I don't think we've been in the most intimate life of the people that were having to live under the control of the Empire.

Millie Gibson looked worlds away from her Coronation Street character as she showed off her new autumnal look. The actress is still currently appearing as Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap but has already filmed her exit and spent her last day on the famous cobbles.

Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford's wife Paige Yeomans has delighted followers by posting a happy picture of the couple on her Instagram. The smitten pair got married in May last year but rarely share glimpses into their lives together.

Hitmaker Emeli Sande has announced that she's engaged to her girlfriend Yoana Karemova after coming out earlier this year. The Read All About It, Next To Me and Beneath Your Beautiful singer revealed the joyous news on her Instagram that classical pianist Yoana had popped the question.

Corrie viewers were spooked by brutal soap scenes as teenager Kelly Neelan plotted her revenge against Gary Windass. Kelly was left distraught after finding out from close family friend Sharon Geary that her late father Rick Neelan had been murdered by the man she looks on as a father figure.

Anne Heche had almost completed her new memoir "Call Me Anne" prior to her death at the age of 53 following a fiery car crash last month. In an interview with Fox News Digital, editor Rene Sears, who worked with the late actress on her follow-up to her 2001 biography "Call Me Crazy", shared details about the memoir, which will be released in January 2023.

A distraught mum has spoken of her horror after finding out her 2-year-old son had crossed a road alone after escaping from nursery. Shannan Lees, 24, from Denton, got the worrying call last Friday (September 16) telling her that her little boy Harvey had been picked up by a concerned woman who spotted him in the road closeby by himself.

A romance may be blooming between Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway shared that she has made her return to work following the Queen's death on Wednesday.The mum-of-two took to her Instagram Stories, where she posted a photo of herself in the studio at Smooth Radio.SEE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageShe beamed as she wore a stunning black and white chevron-print wrap dress and black shoes, with her neat long blonde bob flowing almost to her shoulders.The star's caption read: "Let's ease ourselves out of black & mourning with some gentle music… Join me now on @smoothradio. Dress @myleeneklass."WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showKate has become known for putting a brave face on during very difficult situations, although last month she was moved to tears during an episode of the ITV breakfast show.MORE: Kate Garraway gives honest update on life since Derek Draper's illnessSEE:  Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedThe presenter, who is a regular co-host on Good Morning Britain, was appearing alongside Robert Rinder when her recent National Television Award nomination came up.

the late Queen Elizabeth II, for Meghan Markle, it was the opportunity to spot a familiar face.MORE: How Prince Harry's children Archie and Lilibet are spending autumn in CaliforniaCBS Mornings host and her friend, Gayle King, also made her way to London to cover the historic tragedy and provided some insight into their time there.VIDEO: Gayle King reveals Prince Harry has spoken to Charles and WilliamSpeaking with Extra, Gayle shared that the united royal family definitely put on a strong front despite their differences and "it was good to see Harry standing with his family." The journalist has been a good friend to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, having been introduced to them by her close companion Oprah Winfrey.MORE: Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave the UK to return to children after Queen's funeralShe reportedly was also a part of the lavish baby shower that had been thrown for Meghan by Serena Williams and Amal Clooney.After Harry and Meghan's viral interview with Oprah back in 2021, Gayle even talked on her show about supporting the couple after.

Lourdes Leon is featured on a new song with an artist that goes by J!MMY. The song titled “Love Me Still,” dropped on Friday with an epic music video showcasing Lourdes’, who goes by the artist name “Lolahol.”The song and visualizer showcases Lola’s unique voice and shows her in her element, with seductive and fun dance moves, inflatable objects, bright colors, and some smoke.The song has been getting great reviews from fans on YouTube who are excited to hear the daughter of Madonna’s voice. “So refreshing to hear new music like this in such a tik tok obsessed generic industry.

“peace deal” with the royal family.“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, who is Meghan’s friend, said the relationship with the Sussexes and the royal family is still tenuous — largely due to the couple’s bombshell interview with Oprah in 2021 after they made the decision to step down from their royal duties.King — who became friends with Meghan after being introduced by Oprah — was in London reporting on Queen Elizabeth’s historic funeral, revealing to “Extra” that there have been efforts on “both sides to, sort of, make this right. We shall see.”“Big families always go through drama, always go through turmoil,” she said in the “Extra” interview.

Hef’s Playboy playmates and their adult playthings were almost deemed too hot for TV. Exposing more explosive truths about their seemingly plushy lives as Hugh Hefner’s ladies in the early 2000s, former “Girls Next Door” starlets Holly Madison, 42, and Bridget Marquardt, 48, revealed that E! initially canned their reality show’s pilot episode due to the “risqué” nature of a “sex toy” fete. “This party was actually a sex toy party,” Madison recalled during a recent episode of her podcast with Marquardt, “Girls Next Level.”“This was more like a quaint tupperware party, but it was still deemed too risqué for E!,” said Madison. “After the pilot was finished, they said, ‘We can never air this because we can’t show all these sex toys on the network.’ “She went on to insist that the party’s X-rated novelties, such as lubes and faux phalluses, were only for display and not for demonstration. “We weren’t doing anything with them like I said, it was like a tupperware party or there would be like funny games with sex toys.”The honey-haired hottie recalled hosting the saucy celebration at the Playboy Mansion — where she resided as one of Hef’s three main girlfriends alongside Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson, 37, — with Hefner’s permission. However, when the late smut mag magnate, who died of sepsis in 2017 at 89, got a load of the sex goodies and gadgets being hawked in his house, he allegedly “dogged” Madison for orchestrating the tawdry scene. “[Hefner] was like dogging me,” she remembered.

horrific rape and cannibalism accusations were leveled at her husband.Elizabeth Chambers — who was married to “The Social Network” star for 10 years — sat down with E! News on Wednesday, admitting the past two years have been “hell” for her family.“I consider myself a feminist and stand in solidarity with anyone who has been a victim of any sort and hope they find healing,” Chambers, 40, declared. “I’m not being here, like, ‘My life is amazing,’ because it’s been hell for a long time.”Chambers married Hammer, 36, in 2010.

Oleksandr Usyk despite watching the Ukrainian beat Anthony Joshua for a second time.Alvaraz suffered a second career defeat when stepping up to light-heavyweight against Dmitry Bivol in May and many fear a further step up in weight to cruiserweight would be too far, but the Mexican is up for the fight.“It’s difficult, but I don’t care. I like that kind of challenge," said Alvaraz when jokingly asked about a rumoured fight against Usyk.

Their Hulu mini series began streaming on Thursday as it showed that notorious ear chomping incident involving Mike Tyson in slow motion.And Trevante Rhodes and Russell Hornsby were seen taking a bite out of the promotional campaign later that day.Trevante, 32, and Russell, 48, were seen heading for an interview on Good Morning America to promote Mike which is a biographical mini series on the life of boxing great Mike Tyson. Hunks: Trevante Rhodes, 32, (left) and Russell Hornsby, 48, were seen heading for an interview on Good Morning America to promote Mike which is a biographical mini series on the life of boxing great Mike Tyson Ouch: It is a six episode look into the wild, tragic and controversial life and career of the former heavyweight champion, who is considered one of the most polarizing figures in sports cultureIt is a six episode look into the wild, tragic and controversial life and career of the former heavyweight champion, who is considered one of the most polarizing figures in sports culture.One of the most  infamous incidents Mike was involved in was when he bought the ear off of fellow champion boxer Evander Holyfield in a match which took place on June 28, 1997.The Hulu portrayal starts off with a bang as they showed the ugly event in slow motion at the very beginning which many viewers have already found to be very gruesome.

boxers in the history of the sport, the same names come to mind - Ali, Mayweather, Lewis, Louis and of course, Tyson.Mike Tyson, the tiger-owning, ear-biting world-beater with 50 wins and 44 knockouts to his name, is now a star of the screen, podcasts and global pop culture.His fame spans multiple generations, with younger fans likely first seeing him feature in film and TV, including hit movies like The Hangover and Rocky Balboa.One of the most famous sporting figures in history, Tyson has lived some very high highs and very public lows.Read on for everything you need to know about Iron Mike.Mike Tyson’s career took place between 1985 and 2005, when he fought and won a huge number of high-profile fights against some of the sport’s most respected names.When he was starting out in his career he went by the names of "Iron Mike" and "Kid Dynamite", but this changed as he developed into one of the greatest fighters the world has ever seen, becoming “the most dangerous man on the planet”.He was the heavyweight division’s undisputed champion between 1987 and 1990 and claimed the first 19 wins of his professional career through knockout - 12 came in the first round.He is the youngest boxer to claim a heavyweight title, winning it just 22 days after his 20th birthday, and he was the first to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles.Tyson’s life hasn’t always been straightforward.

Sean Penn’s recently launched production company Projected Picture Works has signed on to produce the political thriller Killers & Diplomats alongside Mill House Motion Pictures.

football supporters, and when it comes to former Dutch official Bjorn Kuipers, it's a particularly pertinent question.One of the most recognisable referees in Europe during his...er...whistling days, Kuipers is now retired. He spent well over a decade at the top of his profession, taking charge of high-profile matches in the Champions League, World Cup and European Championships, including the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.