Small screen: CBS Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit, Netflix's ‘The residence’ gets canceled
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Streaming: In Max’s And Just Like That, (2021), Nicole Ari Parker plays Lisa Todd Wexley (LTW), a friend of characters Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda. In the third season, LTW finally has her dream project, shining light on unacknowledged Black women in American history while also coping with the death of her father. In an interview, Parker shared her thoughts on her fan reactions to the series and her connection to "Sex and the City," stating, "I feel like I’ve been given something that I have to take care of." Early in Parker's career, she was not chosen for many roles. In a recent interview, she expressed her feelings about this, describing it as a complex. Her father had prepared her to face many rejections, but she always believed that there was a "yes" waiting for her somewhere.
Do you remember The Proud Family (2001), especially the peanut dance battle? That was pretty funny! Well, Disney+ is renewing The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder for a fourth season, which is set to release in 2026.
Both the original series and the reboot were created and executive-produced by Bruce W. Smith, and surprisingly, many of the original cast members are returning to reprise their roles! Kyla Pratt will be back as Penny Proud, along with Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross, Marcus T. Paulk as Myron, and Melissa De Sousa as Sunset Boulevardez. However, Sticky Webb, who was originally played by Orlando Brown, is missing.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is produced by Disney Television Animation and BaR Productions.
Netflix's newest series, medical drama Pulse, and murder mystery, The Residence, have both been canceled after just one season each. Pulse premiered on April 3, gaining 6.5 million views, which placed it in Netflix’s Top 10. Over time, the views increased to 8.5 million but then quickly declined, falling to 3.2 million and then 2 million.. The series was criticized for being a “poorly formatted narrative” with “an appalling depiction of sexual harassment,” and featured a few “insufferable characters,” which contributed to a lack of enjoyment for viewers.
The series starred Jessie T. Usher, Daniela Nieves, Néstor Carbonell, Chelsea Murihead, Justina Machado, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, and Arturo Del Puerto. Zoe Robyn created the series and served as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Carlton Cuse, who also held the roles of co-showrunner and executive producer.
In March 2025, The Residence debuted with 6.4 million views, ranking number two on Netflix’s English TV Top 10. Critics favored The Residence significantly more than Pulse, giving it an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Produced by Shondaland, the series featured Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Edwina Findley (Get Hard), Al Mitchell (Swagger), Julieth Restrepo (La Promesa), Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth), Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us), and Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Cocaine Bear). Shonda Rhimes served as the executive producer, along with Betsy Beers, while Paul William Davies took on the roles of showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
We’ve been following the development of Peacock’s upcoming series, The Five-Star Weekend. Recently, Tory Devon Smith (The Get Down) has been added to the cast in a recurring role as John Mark. As previously mentioned, the series centers around Hollis Shaw, an online food influencer, who experiences a devastating loss. To begin healing, Shaw decides to host a weekend getaway at her home with three friends.
Smith is represented by Gray Talent Group and McGuffin Management. Bekah Brunstetter serves as the series creator, writer, and executive producer, with Sue Naegle and Ali Krug also serving as executive producers.
The popular children's show Dora the Explorer (2000) is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Man, does time fly! To celebrate this major milestone, a live-action film, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, will debut on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
In Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, Dora has to explore the Amazon jungle to find an ancient treasure and stop it from falling into the wrong hands. Samantha Lorraine, the voice actress for Dora, stated that what's great about the film is that it's able to connect with not just children, but people of all ages, and it shows a kid who is smart, which is a powerful message for kids.
The original series, created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner, followed Dora, her monkey, and special backpack as they solved puzzles inside a computer.
Greta Lee (Past Lives) is executive producing and starring in Hulu's upcoming series Best Offer Wins. However, in terms of starring, at the moment her deal has not been solidified. The series will follow Margo Miyake, a 37-year-old publicist, who has been house-hunting, facing multiple bidding wars. One day, she receives a tip about an ideal house in her desired neighborhood. Eager to move out of her cramped apartment with her husband, Margo becomes obsessed with securing the home before it hits the market and attracts more competition.
Lee is known for her roles in The Morning Show (2019), Russian Doll (2019), and Past Lives (2023), earning her a Golden Globe nomination. She is represented by CAA, Circle of Confusion, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Kashino is repped by UTA.
Alicia Hannah-Kim, who plays Kim Da-Eun in Cobra Kai (2018), recently spoke about the incident involving her co-star Martin Kove, who bit her during a fan convention.
“This was a serious incident,” Hannah-Kim stated. “No one wants to be attacked at work or anywhere else. I don’t think anyone would consider this behavior to be normal, warranted, or acceptable.” According to a police report, Hannah-Kim informed an officer in the VIP area that while tapping Kove on the shoulder to say hello, he suddenly grabbed her arm and bit her! Kove has since issued a public apology, expressing his regret over the situation:
Hannah-Kim has played the role of Kim Da-Eun in the fifth and sixth seasons of Cobra Kai.
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Industry: CBS was recently involved in a lawsuit with Donald Trump and Ronny Jackson of Texas’s Northern District. The dispute arose from a segment of 60 Minutes, where Trump alleged that the network doctored an episode featuring former Vice President Kamala Harris. He claimed that the edited clips violated Texas consumer protection law by influencing voters' perceptions of Harris. CBS has settled the lawsuit, awarding Trump $16 million, which is significantly less than the $20 billion he sought in damages.
Although the network settled, they clarified that they did not issue an apology or express any remorse, which Trump’s lawyers had pushed for. Cheeks also noted the need to avoid “reputational damage” as a reason for agreeing to the settlement. A few of CBS News employees are worried that the payout could diminish the 60 Minutes brand. Despite the lawsuit, Paramount still plans to finalize its merger with Skydance Media.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s company, Westbrook Inc., is partnering with Studio Azuki, a joint venture that includes the NFT brand Azuki and Japanese firms Comisma Inc. and Xenotoon Inc. The studio's goal is to create original content and anime adaptations while preserving Azuki's creative process. Azuki originally began as an NFT project that combined anime production with technology. Comisma, known for its manga app and high-quality animation studio, is focused on making a career in manga a viable option for young artists.
