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Angelique Jackson Amazon Studios has picked up the rights to “Daring to Live,” produced by DeVon Franklin’s (“Breakthrough”) Franklin Entertainment. Previously set up at Paramount Players, the project is now in development at Amazon Studios. The film is inspired by Sheri Hunter’s 2020 memoir “Daring to Live: How the Power of Sisterhood and Taking Risks Can Jump-Start Your Joy.” It follows Hunter’s journey of “embracing life anew” after the sudden loss of her husband, thanks to the support of her group of friends — Angenette Frink, Mia Lewis and Brenda Jegede, collectively known as the “Dare Divas” — who encourage her to step outside her comfort zone.

Selena Gomez took to Instagram Thursday morning to share a rare throwback photo with friend Connar Franklin.In the image 30-year-old Selena and her 25-year-old friend sat next to each other on the hood of an orange convertible with matching haircuts.The former child star wrote in the caption to her 371 million fans: 'Remember when we thought we looked SO good with short hair.' Memory lane: Selena Gomez took to Instagram Thursday morning to share a fun throwback photo with friend Connar FranklinTheir dark dark tresses mirrored each other, complete with wispy matching bangs, and the photo was snapped with a retro filter.Gomez coordinated with the cool car as she donned a sleeveless orange and yellow sweater. The longtime entertainer made a pouty face while her her close friend gave a closed-mouth smile while wearing a short-sleeved, button-up black blouse.Selena wore cat-eye sunglasses on top of her head while Connar adorned her hair with two light-colored barrettes.

Selena Gomez playfully chastised her pals Aaron Carpenter and Connar Franklin as she congratulated them on their recent engagement. The actress, who has sparked speculation she is dating Nicola Peltz's brother Brad Peltz, posted snaps chronicling her friendship with the couple as she celebrated their betrothal on Instagram account on Tuesday.  'Congratulations to some of my favorite people on this earth. Took you guys long enough!' the star, 30, captioned the post.

Michael Douglas was the spitting image of Benjamin Franklin as he filmed scenes for new biopic series Franklin in Paris on Wednesday.The Hollywood icon, 78, looked nearly unrecognizable as he sported long locks and a period costume to film scenes for the series - which depicts the 18th century political philosopher's story - on the banks of the River Seine.The Oscar winner, who is married to Catherine Zeta Jones, was joined by The Undoing star Noah Jupe, 17, on set, who plays his grandson and diplomat, William Temple Franklin.The Fatal Attraction star wore a costume of a homespun-looking coat, vest, and breeches in the scene.  Uncanny! Michael Douglas was the spitting image of Benjamin Franklin as he filmed scenes for new biopic series Franklin in Paris on Wednesday He bundled up in historically accurate scarves and gloves.Michael's wild locks were in keeping with Franklin's history,  he famously forewent a wig in America, but when visiting Europe, would don a hairpiece. Noah sported a similarly styled, but more fitted costume. The show by Apple TV+ tells the story of 'one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin's career'.

Kristin Cavallari is giving fans a tour of the sprawling Franklin, Tennessee property she snapped up for just over $5million in the summer of 2021 following her divorce from Jay Cutler.In the latest digital issue of MyDomaine, the Laguna Beach alum, 35, revealed that she enlisted Nashville-based designer April Tomlin to transform the interior of the three-story, five-bedroom farmhouse.Cavallari gushed that she is 'so happy' to be hunkered down in Tennessee and believes raising her and Cutler's three children - sons Camden, 10, and Jaxon, eight, and daughter Saylor, seven - in a rural environment is 'a really cool way to grow up.' Home sweet home: Kristin Cavallari is giving fans a tour of the sprawling Franklin, Tennessee property she snapped up after her divorce from Jay CutlerCutler and Cavallari split up in 2020 and initially fought over money and custody of their children but have since settled into an amicable co-parenting relationship.According to the divorce agreement obtained by PEOPLE, she was allowed to 'use marital funds' to purchase herself a new home. The stunning abode - which Cavallari said was 'calling my name' - sits on 28 acres of land that includes a chicken coop, a vegetable garden, a personal greenhouse, berry bushes and apple trees.'To have bees and honey and a chicken coop makes me so happy,' the Denver, Colorado native told the outlet.

The Good Nurse director Tobias Lindholm and producer Scott Franklin joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: New York awards-season event to talk about their Netflix pic and especially the film’s two Oscar-winning stars: Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne.

EXCLUSIVE: CBS is developing a pair of drama series from Aaron Carew, a writer and co-exec producer of The CW’s Walker.

In news shared first with Fox News Digital, Rev. Franklin Graham, the CEO of Samaritan's Purse, said that he is personally traveling down to Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6, to help and encourage the victims of Hurricane Ian — many of whom have lost everything.

“The Kelly Clarkson Show” returns with an electrifying start.

The FBI extensively tracked Aretha Franklin in the 1960s and 1970s, according to newly declassified files. The documents show that the US intelligence agency took particular interest in Franklin’s civil rights activism, and paid close attention to her performances for Martin Luther King Jr’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference.The files were unsealed as the result of a Freedom Of Information request that journalist Jenn Dize filed all the way back in 2018.

Simone Manuel is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Denzel Franklin.The record-setting Olympian took to Instagram on Monday to share the news, alongside some snapshots of herself and her now-fiancé and a pic of her shiny new sparkler.«Easiest and quickest ‘YES’!» Manuel wrote, revealing that the pair got engaged on July 3.«Nothing tops being able to experience life’s blessing and challenges with your best friend,» she continued. «So excited to continue this journey called life with you!»A post shared by Simone Manuel (@swimone)Manuel made history at the Rio Olympics in 2016 when she became the first African-American woman ever to win an individual swimming medal in the Olympics with her surprising win in the 100m freestyle, where she also set the Olympic record with a time of 52.70 seconds.The celebrated athlete's engagement news came shortly after she announced she was going to return to training after taking a hiatus following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.A post shared by Simone Manuel (@swimone)«Hey y’all! After a long and much needed break, I have made major changes,» she shared on Instagram Monday morning.

Aretha Franklin documentary Amazing Grace, which tells the story of the singer’s 1972 gospel album, is subject of more legal issues.

Meagan Good is stepping into 41 in style. The actress, who just celebrated her 41st birthday Monday, spoke to ET's Kevin Frazier at the premiere of her new film,, about the big day, her busy year and her plans for starting a family amid her divorce from her ex-husband, DeVon Franklin. «Man, it's been amazing. It's been such a crazy, crazy year, but it's been like, so many blessings, so many good things, so much learning and growth,» Good gushed.

Karen Idelson Franklin Armstrong, a member of the Peanuts gang and one of the world’s most iconic cartoon characters, will be celebrated at this year’s Comic-con and through an endowment program created to support diversity and inclusiveness in animation. “Franklin” was one of the first Black characters to appear in a mainstream comic strip and his arrival continues to be a significant point in the history of animation.Charles M.

Michael Douglas is Benjamin Franklin.

sights back on love. Devon Franklin, motivational speaker and ex-husband of actress Meagan Good, is giving newlyweds tips, tricks and tea on navigating the choppy waters of marriage as the newest relationship coach on Lifetime’s “Married At First Sight.” The new season, in San Francisco, debuts July 6. The New York Times bestselling author says the pangs of his divorce after 9 years of marriage to Good, 40, is partly what helped him aid new brides and grooms — who are meeting for the very first time at the alter — progress towards a happily ever after outcome. “With everything that I’ve been through, I found that… [It’s important to] resist the temptation to place blame [in relationships]. Take responsibility,” the 44-year-old exclusively told The Post on the red carpet of the 2022 BET Awards.

Coronation Street favourite Sally Carman looked a far cry from her mechanic character Abi Franklin as she struck a pose on the red carpet at The British Soap Awards. Sally, who is currently at the centre of the drama in Weatherfield in her fight for custody of her baby boy Alfie, swapped Abi's overalls for a glitzy black jumpsuit for the awards in London.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple’s limited series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin has added eight new cast members, including Noah Jupe.The untitled series was picked up to series at Apple in February, with Douglas’ casting being announced at that time. The show is based on the book “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” by Stacy Schiff. The eight-episode drama explores the true story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin’s career.

Officially over. Meagan Good‘s divorce from ex-husband DeVon Franklin has been finalized, Us Weekly can confirm.

Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas' youngest brother is all about bringing the good times when it comes to entertaining his nieces. That's why he’s the favorite.“I'm the fun one,” the 21-year-old said on Saturday during the opening of the Las Vegas location of the Jonas family’s restaurant, Nellie's Southern Kitchen. “I'm the guy who will get on their level and play with their toys until they ask me to stop.”  And Franklin certainly has enough nieces to entertain -- with all three of his older brothers officially being fathers.

Since her arrival on the cobbles five years ago, it hasn't been a quiet time for Abi Franklin or the actress that plays her. Sally Carman made her Coronation Street debut in the role of the former drug addict in 2017 a year after on-screen son Seb Franklin, played by Harry Visinoni made his first appearance.