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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Fremantle has acquired the global distribution rights to high-energy Japanese competition format “Ants,” where teamwork is the way to win. The format is inspired by the high-level coordination of ant colonies. “Ants” was created and produced by Nippon TV and further developed by Fremantle North America for global expansion.

Martha Stewart and José Andrés, friends from the food world, are teaming up for a new cooking competition series coming to NBC.

Ethan Shanfeld NBC promises hot dishes and even hotter tempers in a new cooking competition series “Yes, Chef!,” hosted by Martha Stewart and José Andrés. The series will see the two Emmy-winning kitchen gurus guiding 12 chefs with ego issues or short fuses through culinary challenges that will put their personal and emotional issues to the test. The chef who best handles the heat, “impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior,” will win a $250,000 prize.

EXCLUSIVE: A new true crime series is in early development spotlighting the points of view of Robert Durst’s female victims and the investigators who believed he was a more prolific serial killer than the world ever knew, sources reveal to Deadline.

Fremantle, the company behind top-rated unscripted shows such as American Idol, America’s Got Talent and Password, continues to expand its unscripted development team. On the heels of the company’s appointment of Jimmy Fox as EVP of Unscripted Development and Sales, Fremantle has named Megan McGrath Senior Vice President of Unscripted Development. Additionally, Fox has brought on Stephanie Valentin and Emily Bon as Vice Presidents of Unscripted Development. The three will team with Fox to strengthen existing properties and pave the way for new programs and formats.

Caroline Brew editor Jimmy Fox has joined Fremantle as executive vice president of unscripted development and sales for the company’s U.S. operations, as Jayson Dinsmore shifts to a new role within Fremantle as consulting producer. Dinsmore, who had previously served as president, alternative programming and development for Fremantle in North America, will now oversee the “America’s Got Talent” brand, including the upcoming Season 19, which begins production next month.

EXCLUSIVE: Main Event Media, the production company behind Peacock’s Punky Brewster reboot and Netflix dating format Dated and Related, is moving to Religion of Sports with an exclusive production deal.

Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, marking the group’s first performance in 16 years.The special event in honour of the late Foo Fighters drummer took place on Saturday (September 3) at London’s Wembley Stadium, and was simulcast all on the web, television and streaming platforms.Featuring a star-studded line-up, tribute performances came from the likes of Mark Ronson, Queens Of The Stone Age‘s Josh Homme, Supergrass, Queen‘s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Blink-182‘s Travis Barker, AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson, Kesha, Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich and more.Introducing James Gang, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl said: “If you’ve ever seen a picture of Taylor Hawkins, most likely he was wearing a fucking hat that said James Gang on it.”Led by Walsh – who had tweeted about the band’s set at the concert the day prior (September 2) – James Gang stepped onto the stage at 7pm BST, where the trio gave a performance of ‘Walk Away’, from their 1971 album ‘Thirds’, before playing a medley of ‘The Bomber: Closet Queen/Bolero/Cast Your Fate to the Wind’.The group – rounded out by bassist Dale Peters and drummer Jimmy Fox – ended their brief appearance with a rendition of 1970’s ‘Funk #49’, joined by Grohl on drums at Walsh’s invitation.Their first gig since 2006, James Gang were met with praise on social media from viewers of the tribute concert.For a bunch of dudes who haven’t played together for more than 15 years, the James Gang are sounding righteous and TIGHTThey may look like your granda’ but they know how to rock #taylorhawkinstribute pic.twitter.com/FYRbEThOK0— Benjamin Wright (@benwrightjourno) September 3, 2022The James Gang reformed to play this benefit, and they sound great.