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“Fear Factor” has been renewed for a second season, Fox announced Thursday. Johnny Knoxville returns as host of the competition series. In “Fear Factor: House of Horror,” a reboot of the hit 2000s show that ran for seven seasons, a group of strangers living together in a remote location “overcome their fear, win the grand prize, and earn the right to declare ‘Fear is not a factor!’ In the end, only one contestant overcomes fear and takes home the huge grand prize.” “‘Fear Factor: House of Horrors’ has instantly established itself as Fox’s signature unscripted series, and viewers can’t get…

The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance absorb Warner Bros. Discovery moved one step closer to reality Thursday after WBD shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the merger. However, this agreement has not yet crossed the finish line. New Hollywood stars, including Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Holly Hunter, have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-WBD merger, citing the threat of job losses, higher costs for consumers and fewer TV shows and movies. As of Thursday morning, the letter had a total of 4,194 signatories since 1,000 names were announced on April 13th. Organizers say the…

“Michael” actress Effie Spence applied for background work on an unspecified film before being cast as Liza Minnelli in the newly released Michael Jackson biopic. “I saw the post and thought it was ‘Michael,’ because everything was really, really quiet at the time,” the actress revealed in an exclusive interview with Page Six. “I submitted it, forgot about it, and weeks later, I was sitting in my car waiting for sushi when I got a call.” Effie Spence (pictured here during an interview with Page Six) has been cast as Liza Minnelli in the newly released Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.…

Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a new Apple TV comedy series from writers Liz Heldens and Matt Ward. The logline for the untitled series reads, “Recovering from a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a vibrant second act for herself and her children. But when she stumbles arranging a sex date at her father’s retirement community, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with her girlfriend’s perpetually single son.” Heldens and Ward serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners on the series. Banks will executive produce with Max Handelman and Chrissy Wall through her Brownstone Productions.…

Darrell Sheets may have been battling inner demons for years before his tragic death. “Depression is the devil’s way of attacking us, and it shows no mercy. It takes away our smiles, comes and goes, destroys our relationships, robs us of our happiness, leads us to suicide in some cases, and destroys all positive thoughts. It’s a 24/7 battle and we never rest in our suffering,” the reality star wrote in an Instagram post dated June 21, 2018. “So next time someone tells you they have depression, be kind and know that they are struggling to breathe every minute!!!” he…

Kat Graham, who has been cast to play the legendary Supremes singer in Michael Jackson’s upcoming music biopic, says Diana Ross will no longer appear in the role due to “certain legal considerations.” “Ahead of the April 24th release of the Michael Jackson movie, I would like to share that certain legal considerations influenced several scenes, including one shot with our amazing cast,” Graham posted on social media Thursday morning. “Unfortunately, those moments were not included in the final cut, but the team worked hard to preserve as much of the story as possible.” “Michael” underwent extensive reshoots after the…

The bursting of the TV bubble continues to impact Emmy submissions, with comedy, drama and limited series nominations likely to drop even further this year. Variety has been tracking which shows are likely to be eligible for Emmy voting, and found that the number of eligible series is once again decreasing. According to the latest tracker, there will be approximately 87 applications for drama series, 70 for comedy, and 32 for limited/anthology. This would result in a total of 189 possible entries across the three major races. Of course, just before the eligibility period ends, we usually see some surprises,…

The stars are in full force as the world’s most influential people gather for the annual Time100 Gala to celebrate this year’s list of TIME100 leaders, innovators and icons. Held in New York City, the night brought together celebrities, global change-makers, and cultural powerhouses. See all the looks and new arrivals in the gallery below. hailey bieber Kevin MazurGetty Images for TIME kate hudson AFP (via Getty Images) dakota johnson Getty Images Hilary Duff Getty Images victoria beckham and david beckham Kevin MazurGetty Images for TIME nicky glazer AFP (via Getty Images) natasha lyonne Getty Images of Time Zoe Saldaña…

Pfeiffen, an independent film and television production company founded by award-winning producer Molly Connors, has optioned Carter Wilson’s best-selling thriller Tell Me What You Did and plans to adapt the novel into a feature film. Connors will produce the project. A scriptwriter has not yet been decided. “Carter Wilson’s storytelling is immersive, suspenseful, and deeply psychological, keeping readers turning the pages late into the night,” Connors said. “‘Tell Me What You Did’ is exactly the kind of bold, character-driven story we want to champion at Pfeiffen, and we’re excited to begin shaping its journey to the screen.” In “Tell Me…

Noah Wyle, who shot to great heights with the success of “ER”, has admitted that he used up almost everything he made from the hit show before resetting his career. Wiley rose to fame playing Dr. John Carter on “ER” alongside George Clooney. He played the role for over 10 years and received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Almost 20 years later, Wylie admitted he was struggling financially before landing the lead role on HBO’s “The Pit.” “Well, not to be a sob story, but I spent almost all the money I made on ER,” he told GQ. “A…