‘Westworld’: HBO Cancels Their Ambitious Sci-Fi Series After 4 Seasons

Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought

Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.Lipa - who recently wrapped her Future Nostalgia tour - sizzled as she hit the red carpet in splice black and red leather getup that showcased every inch of her fit figure.The Grammy Award-winner, 27, modeled a spaghetti strap crop top with side draping that hung down to her calves. Arrivals: Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday nightShe styled it with a matching midi skirt that concealed a portion of her sexy black lace-up boots. A glitzy diamond choker wrapped around her neck and matched the spiral bangle on her wrist.

Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night.The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pants.They hung low on her lips, which gave a clear glimpse at the mother-of-four's very tiny waist. Party time! Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night. The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pantsShe added some height to her petite frame with a pair of black pointed-toe boots.Instead of her bleach blonde tresses, Kim recently had her go-to hairstylist color her hair a 'honey' tone.

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923.The Oscar-winning Mirren, 77, and the legendary Ford, 80, have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family's origin story.The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923.

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk were spotted as they exited Radio City Music Hall in New York City after taking their five-year-old daughter Lea De Seine to a show on Friday.The 47-year-old movie heartthrob is in the midst of a swirl of rumors that he has gotten back together with his little girl's supermodel mother Shayk.Cooper was dressed casually as he layered for warmth in a dark blue down jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. He added a blue beanie, dark jeans and sneakers.

Cameron Diaz  and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night.The couple enjoyed a romantic dinner at Sparrow Italia - Mayfair, which specializes in coastal Italian cuisine.The relaxing dinner date comes six months after it was revealed that fellow actor Jamie Foxx had convinced Diaz to end her retirement from acting and return to star with him in the action-comedy Back In Action, which began shooting at the end of September. Out and about: Cameron Diaz and husband Benji Madden enjoyed a day of sightseeing while in London, England on Friday night With the shoot for Back In Action having started in Atlanta, it appears as though it has now moved across the pond to London, as reported by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.Seemingly enjoying some down time, Diaz, 50, stepped out to their dinner date in black skinny jeans that were tucked into her black platform boots.

David Archuleta has been out on the road with his 'The More The Merrier Christmas Tour' just over two weeks ago.And while sounding humbled and grateful for the fans attending the holiday shows, the American Idol alum took to Instagram Wednesday to reveal that dozens of people walked out during a break in his concert in Delta, Utah after he spoke about his queer identity.It appears the singer decided to share a lengthy message to his fans on social media after receiving an email after that particular show — seemingly from a venue employee or manager — who praised Archuleta's performance before sharing their disappointment in his decision to talk about his sexuality on stage. David Archuleta, 31, revealed dozens of people left his Christmas show in Delta, Utah on November 29 after he talked about his queer identityThat person behind the email began by calling the show 'incredible' while crediting Archuleta for taking the 'crowd on a magical Christmas journey.''They got an incredible experience but they did not pay for David to take 15 minutes and ruin that Christmas experience they just had,' that person wrote of his decision  to talk about his sexuality.

Three popular Discovery+ titles, Property Brothers: Forever Home, Chopped and Holiday Baking Championship are making the move to HBO Max. They are among the first to be available on the streaming service ahead of the planned merger of the two platforms next year.

Evan Rachel Wood has revealed she hopes to play a Disney villain in the future in a candid new interview, after it emerged HBO had canceled her show Westworld.The 35-year-old actress discussed playing villainous roles in an interview with /Film where she explained that playing a devious character isn't easy for her. She said; 'I don't like playing the villain most of the time. A lot of people say it's more fun, but I don't like being mean. So it can be hard for me at times.

EXCLUSIVE: The door to Westworld was slammed shut today as HBO confirmed that the dystopian sci-fi series will not get a fifth season. It was bad news for anyone associated with the show, led by creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who had been hoping and advocating for another chapter, but for the main cast, there was some silver lining. I hear they will be paid for Season 5 regardless of the fact that it will not be produced.

Westworld has been canceled by HBO in a shock move that will leave many fans of the sci-fi drama disappointed, as creators had been hoping to wrap up the storyline in season five. Season four ended just three months ago, with the finale airing on August 14th and viewers had been left anticipating more to come from the show that stars Rachel Evan Wood, James Marsden, and Aaron Paul. The surprising decision to abruptly finish the show is said to be down to its high-cost production budget as well as falling ratings, Variety reports.It has been reported that season one of Westworld carried a hefty budget of $88million, with the figure growing to $107million in season two. Creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy were said to be planning on a season five of the series, which is based on the 1973 film of the same name. Switching off: Westworld CANCELED by HBO: Sci-fi drama's fourth season will be the last despite creators hoping to wrap up storyline for a fifth seasonThe axing also comes as an 'ongoing evaluation of programming' has been underway with HBO's new parent company Warner Bros.

It’s sunset for HBO-Bad Robot’s Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created series Westworld, the pay-cabler announced this afternoon.

When the NBA signs its next broadcast deal, which comes up in 2025, the league wants to make sure that it can appeal to younger viewers plugged in to streaming, while also bringing in a big cheque.

By the time HBO Max merges debuts next spring as a fortified offering encompassing Discovery+, it will have gone three years without any adjustments to its price or the ad experience on the cheaper subscription tier. Get ready for that to change, with Warner Bros Discovery streaming and games CEO JB Perrette indicating prices will head “north” and the ad load could potentially double from its current level.

The combined HBO Max and Discovery+ service is coming sooner than expected.

Not counting the series that are officially ending this season, the oldest scripted series on the air at the CW is flagship All American, currently in its fifth season. All other shows are three-years-old or younger. That is significant as series tend to get more expensive as they age.

The cast of HBO Max's The Penguin TV series is starting to come together, with Cristin Milioti signing on to join Colin Farrell.Farrell is reprising his title role from this year's hit movie The Batman, with Milioti, 37, playing Sofia Falcone, according to Deadline.Sofia is the daughter of noted Gotham mobster Carmine Falcone, who was played by John Turturro in The Batman. Cast: The cast of HBO Max's The Penguin TV series is starting to come together, with Cristin Milioti signing on to join Colin Farrell Reprising: Farrell is reprising his title role from this year's hit movie The Batman, with Milioti, 37, playing Sofia Falcone, according to Deadline Carmine: Sofia is the daughter of noted Gotham mobster Carmine Falcone, who was played by John Turturro in The BatmanThe series was first reported to be in development back in September 2021, months before The Batman hit theaters in early March.Colin Farrell officially signed on to star and executive produce The Penguin series back in early December 2021.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have set a streaming premiere date for their psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, announcing that the film directed by and co-starring Olivia Wilde will debut on HBO Max on November 7.

In the wake of the formation of DC Studios by Warner Bros. Discovery, Matt Reeves continues to forge on, expanding his own cinematic universe spun off from the hit feature film, “The Batman.” Multiple HBO Max shows and a second movie is on the horizon.