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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are laying down the law on the set of The pair were spotted filming one of the movie's high-octane action scenes, and were decked out in full tactical police gear, complete with body armor and prop assault rifles.The pair were all business as they shot the scene that was reportedly set at the Gatorland amusement park in Orlando, Florida.Smith and Lawrence first revealed  was in the works in January in a video Smith posted to Instagram.While the plans had been in motion for some time to get the fourth installment off the ground, the project, it seemed, experienced a bit of a speed bump after Smith's now-infamous Oscars slap.But back in July, Lawrence put fans at ease when he told  that «we got one more at least,» in reference to at least one more sequel.Then in April, Lawrence was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and after the ceremony he spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the hotly anticipated project.«It has the chance to be the best one of them all and everybody's doing their thing,» Lawrence shared with ET. «We got a lot of the team back from the last one.

Deon Cole is taking an intense pivot away from comedy with BET+'s Average Joe, and ET is exclusively debuting the trailer to give fans a taste of what to expect!Inspired by the life of creator Robb Cullen, is a darkly comedic, one-hour drama set in «The Hill» district of Pittsburgh. Things go terribly awry for blue-collar plumber Joe Washington (Cole) when he discovers his recently deceased father, Teddy Washington, lived a secret second life.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are laying down the law on the set of The pair were spotted on set shooting one of the film's high-octane action scenes, and were decked out in full tactical police gear, complete with body armor and prop assault rifles.The pair were all business as they shot the scene that was reportedly set at the Gatorland amusement park in Orlando, Florida.Smith and Lawrence first announced was in the works back in January, when they announced the news together in a video Smith posted to Instagram.While the plans had been in motion for some time to get the fourth installment off the ground, the project, it seemed, experienced a bit of a speed bump after Smith's now-infamous Oscars slap.But, back in July, Lawrence put fans at ease when he told  that «we got one more at least,» in reference to at least one more sequel.Then, in April, Lawrence was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and after the ceremony he spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the hotly anticipated project.«It has the chance to be the best one of them all and everybody's doing their thing,» Lawrence shared with ET, adding, «we got a lot of the team back from the last one. Big Willie's doing his thing as always and so focused and, yeah, it has the chance to be the biggest one.»The fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise has Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returning to direct, and features a script by Chris Bremner. The previous entry in the franchise,  hit theaters in 2020, grossing $426 million at the box office.

Tupac Shakur had a complicated legacy as he rose to fame as a rapper and actor. Throughout his life, his ambitions warred with his personal struggles as his portrayal in the media fought to outshine his rising star onscreen. Since his death, many have tried to encapsulate how his legendary music career and passion for acting influenced hip-hop long after he died. Earlier this year, Allen Hughes'  -- a five-part series co-produced by Interscope Records which premiered on FX on April 21 — offered the story of Tupac's life and career through the story of his mother, Afeni Shakur, who oversaw her son's estate until her death in 2016. And on Wednesday, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce offered its own contribution to his legacy by honoring the late artist with the 2,758th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tupac's sister, Sekyiwa «Set» Shakur, accepted the award in her late brother's honor during a ceremony hosted by radio personality Big Boy. The ceremony was also attended by Hughes and Jamal Joseph, the producer of  Compton rapper YG and members of Shakur's Outlawz group. «Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, activist, poet, and revolutionary.

Wendy Williams' manager is sharing an update on the former TV host's guardianship and her recovery, amid her son, Kevin Hunter Jr.'s concerns over his mother's well-being.The 22-year-old college student gave an interview to  Tuesday, in which he shared how he believes Wendy's team is taking advantage of her wealth amid her alleged battle with alcoholism, which he said does not allow her to make sound decisions. According to the article, Kevin was being financially supported by his mother but lost a large part of that support when her financial affairs were taken over by a guardian in May 2022.ET spoke with her manager, Will Selby, who refuted Kevin's claims, namely his suggestion that she's being taken advantage of by her team.«Taking advantage of her for what? To get what? To do what? I'm not here to brag but I was doing just okay before Wendy came along and I insisted on helping her because she requested my assistance,» Selby said.Breaking down Wendy's court-appointed guardianship, Selby assured that there is no way Wendy could be taken advantage of by her team, or anyone else for that matter.«Wendy is under a guardianship. Everything that she does gets approved by the guardianship.

Sean «Diddy» Combs, was arrested for driving under the influence this weekend.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to ET that Justin was arrested after running a red light near Beverly Hills at around 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning.Per the LAPD, an officer initiated the stop where Justin was found to be the driver, and observed a smell of alcohol coming out of the car.«He was put through a sobriety test that he failed,» The LAPD told ET. While it's unclear if Justin had drugs or alcohol in his system, the 29-year-old was subsequently arrested and booked into an L.A.

Tyler James Williams is setting the record straight about his sexuality.In a set of Instagram Stories posts made in celebration of Pride Month, Williams addressed the rumors surrounding his sexuality and warned about the dangers of speculating on someone's sexual orientation.«I'm not gay; but I think the culture of trying to 'find' some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closeted person 'let slip' is very dangerous,» Williams wrote Saturday. «Overanalyzing someone's behavior in an attempt to 'catch' them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth.»In addition to contributing to a culture of fear, the  star said that it makes even the most basic of conversations and interactions feel less safe gay men and women who may be questioning their sexuality.

Kelly Rowland should be first in line to portray the Queen of Disco. Every so often, social media implodes as users clamor to point out how similar the two singers look. And Rowland isn't shy to bolster the calls for her to nab a starring role in a potential biopic; in 2019, the Destiny's Child alum dressed as the First Lady of Love for Halloween and sent fans into a frenzy. Donning a feathered white coat over a white bodysuit tied at the waist, Rowland shared several photos of her costume paired with photos of Summer in the original outfit.

, an HBO Original documentary offering an intimate glimpse at the artist's life on and off stage.Brooklyn Sudano, one of Summer's three children, teamed up with Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams to direct the documentary exploring the highs and lows of her mother's fame, giving fans a deeply personal portrait of the Queen of Disco before her death on May 17, 2012.«I had just become a mother. I didn't have my mom.

Charity Lawson's suitors have been revealed! On Thursday, ABC announced the 25 men who will vie for the 27-year-old child and family therapist's heart on season 20 of .The group, which ranges in age from 24 to 33, includes six Californians and four New Yorkers, with other men hailing from everywhere from Michigan to Hawaii. Their jobs are equally varied, as men with careers from firefighting to pro wrestling to underwater welding are represented.It appears to be a good group of guys, something Charity hinted at when ET exclusively spoke to her after her first night as the franchise lead.«It was a good one,» Charity told ET of night one, when her suitors made their limo entrances.

Amber Riley doesn't feel that she owes anyone anything when it comes to her personal life. In a candid interview withthe 37-year-old star opens up about calling off her engagement to Desean Black in April 2022 and her new relationship.«The breakup was never going to stop me from finding love — or at least trying,» Riley said of her 2022 split. «I don’t owe anybody a happily everafter.

Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey have been on many exciting adventures together, but their trip to a wellness retreat in Italy earlier this year was an especially memorable journey.In a new episode of the duo's web series, a series in which Winfrey and King answer readers' questions, chat about trends and «delightfully riff off each other» — the close friends break down their different approaches to traveling and reflect on their recent jaunt to Palazzo Fiuggi in central Italy.Winfrey shares that she invited King, King's daughter, Kirby Bumpus, close friend Ava DuVernay and their friend Urania with her to Italy. «This last vacation was so meaningful to me because it was a full-circle moment to be able to take all of my friends on vacation,» she says.King reveals that the former talk show host paid for everyone to go, which she happily accepted. And while the five-some enjoyed many aspects of their trip together, there was a significant moment that stood out to Winfrey. «So we went on a shopping spree too, and I love a good shopping spree.

ended after six seasons on HBO, the beloved series returned with a sequel series,, on Max in 2021. The new chapter in the franchise picked up 11 years after the events of two theatrical films, which left off with 2010's, as it followed three of the four main characters — Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) — while they navigated the ups and downs of love, lust and other life events in their 50s.After a much-seen and talked about 10-episode debut, which saw the demise of Mr.

Brian Tyree Henry is back in the andcouldn't be happier! The actor spoke with ET's Ash Crossan at the  premiere on Tuesday, where he shared how proud he is to be part of the sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning animated feature.«I knew that the people wanted to see a Spider-Man like Miles Morales because I really wanted to,» he shared. «I knew that this was going to be something new and I'm really glad to come back and do it a second time.

, SZA is sharing more information. In an interview with  published on Wednesday, the 33-year-old singer opens up about getting a Brazilian butt lift. She notes that the decision was one borne of self-love after a moment of literal self-reflection.«I treat my butt like a purse; it's just there to enhance whatever else,» she tells the outlet.

Megan Thee Stallion is prioritizing her mental health in the best way — by taking a break. In an interview with , the rapper shares that her fans will have to wait for her previously teased new album because she's focused on «healing.»«Fans can expect new music when I'm in a better place.

Raven-Symoné isn't interested in airing out her dirty laundry. The 37-year-old former child star opened up about how she managed to keep her personal life private for decades.During a recent appearance on the podcast, Raven got candid about how her past dating life.«All of my relationships, especially when I started dating, I had to get people to sign NDAs (non-disclosure agreements),» she revealed.

Issa Rae spoke to ET's Ash Crossan at the  premiere Tuesday, where she spilled the tea on hanging with her  co-stars after filming.«We went out together at a club night, we had a couple of other crazy nights, so, she was all about facilitating bonding time,» Rae said of the film's director, Greta Gerwig, who hosted Barbie and un-Barbie events for the star-studded cast, which includes the likes of Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu and more. «I'm grateful for it.

Sherri Shepherd paid tribute to preacher Sarah Jakes Roberts — who went viral over the weekend for having a «wig slip» during her sermon — by recreating the moment on Tuesday's . «If you know me, you know I love some Sarah Jakes Roberts,» Sherri told her daytime talk show audience. «I have been following her journey in ministry, I have been reading her books for a long time and I used to attend her church.» Sarah is a best-selling author, a YouTuber and the founder of the motivational organization Women Evolve. Sherri went on to explain how over the weekend, while Sarah was preaching in Dallas, Texas, her sermon was «so moving, her wig began to slide off.» Instead of running off stage to adjust her wig, Sarah took it off completely and finished her homily in just her wig cap. While detailing how inspirational Sarah was for powering through her sermon despite the hairstyle technical difficulties, Sherri jumped up and had a wig slip of her own! See the full moment in the video below! On Sunday, Sarah took to Instagram to share footage of the mid-sermon wig slip and explain why her message was more important than her appearance. «I’ve always enjoyed getting dressed up and looking my best.

Chanel Iman reveals she's getting married! On Tuesday, the 32-year-old model took to Instagram to share the happy news that she and Davon Godchaux, with whom Iman is expecting baby No. 3, got engaged on their trip to Capri, Italy.

Al Roker has officially returned to the show, new knee and all!On Tuesday, the beloved weatherman got a warm welcome from his co-hosts, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, as he took his post back inside Rockefeller Center three weeks after getting a total knee replacement surgery.«Look who's here. Mr.