
When it comes to pop culture royalty, Britney Spears is a name that has dominated the sphere for years and for good reasons too. Famous and beloved as the Princess of Pop, the singer has left an indelible mark on the music industry, which has continued to and will inspire generations after her. From her electrifying performances to her iconic presence, fans have craved and supported her through thick and thin.
Britney Spears performing in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas in 2016 | Photo by Marcen licensed under Cc By Sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Those who have followed her for years might also recognize the name Jamie Lynn Spears, a star in her own right. Lynn is actually the pop star’s younger sister and has carved her own path in the industry. An actress and singer, she has been on several shows and most recently made an entrance into the world of reality TV shows.
Britney Spears performing in Planet Hollywood Las Vegas in 2016 | Photo by Marcen licensed under Cc By Sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Those who have followed her for years might also recognize the name Jamie Lynn Spears, a star in her own right. Lynn is actually the pop star’s younger sister and has carved her own path in the industry. An actress and singer, she has been on several shows and most recently made an entrance into the world of reality TV shows.
- 12/5/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire


Few things are more aggravating than when you find yourself in need of a tow truck. Regardless of how excellent the towing agent is, there’s always a hassle waiting around the corner to cost you money, time, and sanity. Pop star and screen actor Demi Lovato is about to learn the brutal ways of the road by joining the cast of Tow, a new drama from director Stephanie Laing.
Tow is Demi Lovato’s first dramatic role in a feature film. Rose Byrne and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa join Lovato for the project, which is based on a true story. Tow stars Byrne as Amanda Ogle, “an unhoused Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.” (via Deadline)
Stephanie Laing is thrilled to tell Olge’s story. Speaking...
Tow is Demi Lovato’s first dramatic role in a feature film. Rose Byrne and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa join Lovato for the project, which is based on a true story. Tow stars Byrne as Amanda Ogle, “an unhoused Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.” (via Deadline)
Stephanie Laing is thrilled to tell Olge’s story. Speaking...
- 3/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com

Exclusive: Blue Bayou filmmaker Justin Chon has signed with WME and Blue Marble Management for representation.
Chon recently directed and executive produced the new Apple TV+ series Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa and produced by Chernin and Fifth Season. The series will premiere in 2024 on Apple TV+.
He also wrote, directed, and starred in the 2021 film Blue Bayou, which sold competitively to Focus Features and premiered at Cannes as part of the Un Certain Regard selection. In the film, Justin stars opposite Oscar winner Alicia Vikander. His fourth feature film, Jamojaya, which he wrote and directed, premiered at Sundance in 2023. Ms. Purple, which he wrote, directed and produced, premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. His feature, Gook, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Next Audience Award.
Chon also executive produced and directed episodes of Apple TV+’s Peabody Award winning Season 1 of Pachinko.
Chon began...
Chon recently directed and executive produced the new Apple TV+ series Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa and produced by Chernin and Fifth Season. The series will premiere in 2024 on Apple TV+.
He also wrote, directed, and starred in the 2021 film Blue Bayou, which sold competitively to Focus Features and premiered at Cannes as part of the Un Certain Regard selection. In the film, Justin stars opposite Oscar winner Alicia Vikander. His fourth feature film, Jamojaya, which he wrote and directed, premiered at Sundance in 2023. Ms. Purple, which he wrote, directed and produced, premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. His feature, Gook, premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Next Audience Award.
Chon also executive produced and directed episodes of Apple TV+’s Peabody Award winning Season 1 of Pachinko.
Chon began...
- 10/19/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV


Of the many new characters introduced on Snowpiercer Season 2, Wilford's right-hand is the most enigmatic and subtly terrifying advisor, known only as Sykes.
Portrayed by veteran actress Chelsea Harris, Sykes is an unknown quantity, efficiently executing Wilford's plans without ever giving anything away.
And while we haven't seen her in a fight (yet!), there is no doubt in our mind that Sykes has the skills to execute more than just plans.
Thankfully, Harris is as warm and friendly in real life as Sykes is cool and intimidating on screen.
Speaking with TV Fanatic by phone, Harris had only just touched down in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to begin filming Snowpiercer Season 3 and was still looking at a week and a half of quarantine before she could start on set.
It's a complicated transition from Los Angeles due to Covid-19 protocols nowadays, but Harris was positive about how smoothly it went.
"Luckily,...
Portrayed by veteran actress Chelsea Harris, Sykes is an unknown quantity, efficiently executing Wilford's plans without ever giving anything away.
And while we haven't seen her in a fight (yet!), there is no doubt in our mind that Sykes has the skills to execute more than just plans.
Thankfully, Harris is as warm and friendly in real life as Sykes is cool and intimidating on screen.
Speaking with TV Fanatic by phone, Harris had only just touched down in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to begin filming Snowpiercer Season 3 and was still looking at a week and a half of quarantine before she could start on set.
It's a complicated transition from Los Angeles due to Covid-19 protocols nowadays, but Harris was positive about how smoothly it went.
"Luckily,...
- 3/13/2021
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic

Legendary casting director Chemin Bernard has been honored by the Casting Society of America, which has awarded her with Emeritus Member Status in recognition of her “remarkable contributions to the organization, the profession, and the art of casting.” Bernard, who served as Csa president from 2006-08, was chosen for the honor by the Csa’s board of directors and by the Csa Black, Indigenous and People of Color Alliance.
“Chemin Bernard is an exemplary casting director who has built an esteemed career by championing actors and helping tell stories that make an impact on culture,” said Csa president Russell Boast. “She has been a cornerstone to our craft who continues to inspire the next generation of artists.”
“I am humbled by this honor and share it with the African American casting directors on whose shoulders I stand,” said Bernard, who is now retired. “My mission as a casting director was...
“Chemin Bernard is an exemplary casting director who has built an esteemed career by championing actors and helping tell stories that make an impact on culture,” said Csa president Russell Boast. “She has been a cornerstone to our craft who continues to inspire the next generation of artists.”
“I am humbled by this honor and share it with the African American casting directors on whose shoulders I stand,” said Bernard, who is now retired. “My mission as a casting director was...
- 9/10/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV


More than 10 years after her last acting gig, Jamie Lynn Spears is ready for her close-up once again. The Zoey 101 star—and kid sister to Britney Spears—has joined the cast of the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias. The streamer confirmed the news in a tweet. In the show based on Sherryl Woods' book series, Spears will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, a young woman who sets out to build a new life for herself following a series of not so great choices. This is Spears' first acting job since the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 ended in 2008. Her other TV credits include Miss Guided, Just Jordan and All That. In 2013, Spears released her first single, "How Could I Want More." She made her return to...
- 7/1/2019
- E! Online


Following a year that has made her a household name after her breakout role in “Girls Trip,” Tiffany Haddish has no plans of slowing down.
With current roles in “The Last Og” and “Uncle Drew,” and soon starring in “Night School” and “Nobody’s Fool,” the funnywoman has a full schedule and even bigger dreams on the horizon. At Hollywood Confidential’s An Evening with Tiffany Haddish in Los Angeles on Friday night, the star told Variety that down the line, “I want to get my production company up and running, be able to provide a lot of jobs for people that actually have talent and skill, I want to still open up those streets — get two streets that intersect called Tiffany and Haddish — open up that youth center, that job placement center, that art center, that mental health center. I really want to give everyone a chance to be their selves.
With current roles in “The Last Og” and “Uncle Drew,” and soon starring in “Night School” and “Nobody’s Fool,” the funnywoman has a full schedule and even bigger dreams on the horizon. At Hollywood Confidential’s An Evening with Tiffany Haddish in Los Angeles on Friday night, the star told Variety that down the line, “I want to get my production company up and running, be able to provide a lot of jobs for people that actually have talent and skill, I want to still open up those streets — get two streets that intersect called Tiffany and Haddish — open up that youth center, that job placement center, that art center, that mental health center. I really want to give everyone a chance to be their selves.
- 7/7/2018
- by Kirsten Chuba
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is sticking with their family of superheroes. The cable channel has picked up a second season of The Thundermans for another 20 episodes.
Eight episodes of the current season have aired so far, leaving 12 to go. The next original installment airs Saturday, January 4th, at 9pm.
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season Of Superhero Comedy Series "The Thundermans"
Network Orders 20 Episodes of Newest Live-Action Series
Santa Monica, Calif. - December 20, 2013 - Nickelodeon has ordered a second season of superhero comedy The Thundermans, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series has been picked up for an...
Eight episodes of the current season have aired so far, leaving 12 to go. The next original installment airs Saturday, January 4th, at 9pm.
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season Of Superhero Comedy Series "The Thundermans"
Network Orders 20 Episodes of Newest Live-Action Series
Santa Monica, Calif. - December 20, 2013 - Nickelodeon has ordered a second season of superhero comedy The Thundermans, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series has been picked up for an...
- 12/21/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com


The Voice’s zaniest coach Cee Lo Green is given to rocking jumpsuits that look like they’re made of Muppets and stroking his stuffed cat Purrfect. Does that make him crazy? Possibly. But when Green showed up for a guest stint on Nick’s How to Rock (airing tonight at 8 p.m. Et), he was surprisingly understated, donning a plain black T-shirt and relatively few flashes of bling. “I’m used to seeing him in big, colorful feathers and all these crazy outfits,” laughs the show’s 15-year-old star Cymphonique Miller, “and he was really down-to-earth with his outfits when he came on set.
- 8/18/2012
- by Lanford Beard
- EW - Inside TV
Steve Landesberg may have been best known for his role as the intellectual and sometimes annoying Detective Sgt. Arthur Dietrich on the long-running 1970s cop comedy "Barney Miller."
But younger audiences knew him too - for a slew of recent parts such as the doctor on the 2008 hit movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
The veteran actor died Monday at age 65, his agent, Jeffrey Leavitt, told The Associated Press. The cause of death wasn't released.
Landesberg appeared in dozens of TV shows, his curly haired, bespectacled face easily recognizable. Recent credits included "Everybody Hates Chris," ''Just Jordan," ''That 70s Show" and "American Dad."...
But younger audiences knew him too - for a slew of recent parts such as the doctor on the 2008 hit movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
The veteran actor died Monday at age 65, his agent, Jeffrey Leavitt, told The Associated Press. The cause of death wasn't released.
Landesberg appeared in dozens of TV shows, his curly haired, bespectacled face easily recognizable. Recent credits included "Everybody Hates Chris," ''Just Jordan," ''That 70s Show" and "American Dad."...
- 12/21/2010
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
Demi Lovato was born Demetria Devonne Lovato on August 20, 1992, to the now-divorced Patrick and Dianna Lovato. The family lived at the time in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but Lovato, her older sister Dallas and younger half-sister Madison were rasied in Dallas, Texas. Dianna was a country singer and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and she obviously passed down her singing and dancing talents to Demi, who was just six years old when she was cast as Angela on the popular children's entertainment/educational program, Barney & Friends. Demi spent two years on Barney & Friends before moving on to bigger and better things. She continued to hone her skills as a singer, guitarist, pianist, and songwriter, and on the acting front she made guest shots on Prison Break (TV) and Just Jordan (TV), and played the role of Charlotte in several episodes of Disney's short series As the Bell Rings (TV). Demi -- who stand five-foot-two and is of Hispanic,...
- 2/8/2010
- by ianspelling@corp.popstar.com (Ian Spelling)
- PopStar


Her name is Cymphonique, and she could be Nickelodeon's next teen star.
The cable channel has inked a substantial talent development deal with the 13-year-old actor/singer/dancer to develop series for her or add her to existing projects.
Additionally, Sony Music, which has a partnership with Nickelodeon, has signed Cymphonique to a record deal.
Under the pacts, Cymphonique could star in a comedy/musical or a straight comedy series.
"She is extraordinarily talented for somebody so young," Nickelodeon's executive vp talent Paula Kaplan said. "She has great comedic timing, an amazing voice and is very self-assured."
Additionally, "we have had long history with this family," she added.
Cymphonique is the daughter of Percy Miller, aka Master P, and the sister of actor-rapper Romeo.
Romeo, then billed as Lil' Romeo, was 9 when his father brought him to Nickelodeon. He headlined his own series on the channel for four seasons.
Nickelodeon...
The cable channel has inked a substantial talent development deal with the 13-year-old actor/singer/dancer to develop series for her or add her to existing projects.
Additionally, Sony Music, which has a partnership with Nickelodeon, has signed Cymphonique to a record deal.
Under the pacts, Cymphonique could star in a comedy/musical or a straight comedy series.
"She is extraordinarily talented for somebody so young," Nickelodeon's executive vp talent Paula Kaplan said. "She has great comedic timing, an amazing voice and is very self-assured."
Additionally, "we have had long history with this family," she added.
Cymphonique is the daughter of Percy Miller, aka Master P, and the sister of actor-rapper Romeo.
Romeo, then billed as Lil' Romeo, was 9 when his father brought him to Nickelodeon. He headlined his own series on the channel for four seasons.
Nickelodeon...
- 12/17/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Justin Chon, who portrays Eric Yorkie in Twilight and The Twilight Saga: New Moon has had an interesting last couple of years. Turning 28 today, the Twilight star portrays 17-year-old Eric in the series with charisma and unforseeable excellence. Having made his Hollywood name in short stints on television series such as Jack & Bobby, The O.C., and Just Jordan, Chon had been in a couple of films before as well. Playing small roles in films such as Taki & Luci, Puff, Puff, Pass, and Hack!, Chon was no stranger to the film set. But in 2008, when Justin Chon became Eric Yorkie in Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight, his big-screen experience become a little different. Since starring in Twilight, Chon has taken on roles in films like Balls Out: Gary The Tennis Coach and Crossing Over. Spotted nearing the set in Vancouver to reprise his role as Yorkie in Chris Weitz's The Twilight Saga: New Moon,...
- 5/29/2009
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
Demi was born on August 20, 1992 in Dallas, Texas to the name of Demetria Devonne Lovato. Instead of her long name, Demetria, she takes on the nickname Demi. She is the middle child of three children; her older sister, Dallas, and a younger sister, Madison. At the age of 10, she started her acting career as Angela on the show Barney & Friends. Originally, she wanted to go into a music career. But the chance came up for her to act instead of sing, so she decided to take the chance. Her and her mom, Diana, decided on going for the acting job and see how things turn out in the future. Starting her acting career got her on more popular shows, guest starring on Just Jordan, and Prison Break. In 2007, she landed a spot on the short Disney show, As the Bell Rings. But the short shows ended when she landed the...
- 3/30/2009
- PopStar
The Naacp has announced it's 40th Annual Image Awards nominations. In the film category, Cadillac Records, The Secret Life of Bees, Miracle at St. Anna, Seven Pounds and Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" have been nominated.
The TV network with the most nominations? ABC with 24 total!
The awards night will be televised on Fox, Feb. 12 from the Shrine Auditorium.
Click Read More to see the complete list of nominees:
Television Categories
Comedy Series
"30 Rock" (NBC)
"Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
"The Game" (CW)
"Tyler Perry.s House of Payne" (TBS)
"Ugly Betty" (ABC)
Actor in a Comedy Series
Donald Faison - "Scrubs" (NBC)
Lavan Davis - "Tyler Perry.s House of Payne" (TBS)
Paul James - "Greek" (ABC Family)
Terry Crews - "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
Tyler James Williams - "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
Actress in a Comedy Series
America Ferrera -...
The TV network with the most nominations? ABC with 24 total!
The awards night will be televised on Fox, Feb. 12 from the Shrine Auditorium.
Click Read More to see the complete list of nominees:
Television Categories
Comedy Series
"30 Rock" (NBC)
"Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
"The Game" (CW)
"Tyler Perry.s House of Payne" (TBS)
"Ugly Betty" (ABC)
Actor in a Comedy Series
Donald Faison - "Scrubs" (NBC)
Lavan Davis - "Tyler Perry.s House of Payne" (TBS)
Paul James - "Greek" (ABC Family)
Terry Crews - "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
Tyler James Williams - "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW)
Actress in a Comedy Series
America Ferrera -...
- 1/7/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Nick has dibs on 4 comedy pilots
Nickelodeon is having a busy October, handing out pilot orders to four live-action projects and picking up additional episodes of its comedy series "Just Jordan".
The projects receiving pilot pickups are the action-comedy "The Troop", the comedies "The Norton Avenue All-Stars" and "True Fashion" and the music-centric comedy "One 4 All".
"Troop", described as "Ghostbusters" meets "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", revolves around kids who protect the world from supernatural creatures. The project, from the Tom Lynch Co. (Nickelodeon's "Romeo!"), is created and exec produced by writer-director Greg Coolidge and writers Chris Morgan and Max Burnett. Burnett, Morgan and Coolidge are repped by ICM, H2F Entertainment and attorney Jeff Frankel.
"All-Stars" is a comedy about a group of neighborhood best friends that's described as "The Little Rascals" meets puberty. It's from creator/exec producer Boyd Hale.
"True Fashion", described as "Project Runway" meets "Big", is from creator/exec producer Andy Gordon.
"One 4 All", a comedy about a boy band, is from creator Scott Fellows.
Marjorie Cohn, executive vp development and original programming at Nickelodeon, said it's possible that all four -- a mix of single- and multicamera projects -- could get series orders.
The projects receiving pilot pickups are the action-comedy "The Troop", the comedies "The Norton Avenue All-Stars" and "True Fashion" and the music-centric comedy "One 4 All".
"Troop", described as "Ghostbusters" meets "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", revolves around kids who protect the world from supernatural creatures. The project, from the Tom Lynch Co. (Nickelodeon's "Romeo!"), is created and exec produced by writer-director Greg Coolidge and writers Chris Morgan and Max Burnett. Burnett, Morgan and Coolidge are repped by ICM, H2F Entertainment and attorney Jeff Frankel.
"All-Stars" is a comedy about a group of neighborhood best friends that's described as "The Little Rascals" meets puberty. It's from creator/exec producer Boyd Hale.
"True Fashion", described as "Project Runway" meets "Big", is from creator/exec producer Andy Gordon.
"One 4 All", a comedy about a boy band, is from creator Scott Fellows.
Marjorie Cohn, executive vp development and original programming at Nickelodeon, said it's possible that all four -- a mix of single- and multicamera projects -- could get series orders.
- 10/22/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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