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Lifetime is launching a new movie franchise, Temptations, following the success of its Seven Deadly Sins films. The first two films, Desire and Fame, come from Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams of DNA Media Group. Here’s the Lowdown: Desire: A Temptations Story, premiering Saturday, April 19 at 8/7c, stars Tasha Smith (Survival of the […]

Lifetime Announces New Temptations Movie Franchise with Tasha Smith and Adrian Holmes...

Following the success of the “Seven Deadly Sins” movie franchise, Lifetime announced on Wednesday that it is once again teaming up with Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams, executive producers for DNA Media Group, for an all-new movie franchise called “Temptations,” starting with “Desire: A Temptations” story and “Fame: A Temptations Story.”

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Set to premiere Saturday, April 19 at 8:00 p.m. Et/7:00 p.m. Ct, actress/director Tasha Smith (“Survival of the Thickest”) stars in “Desire: A Temptations Story,” which follows Kendra (Smith), a high-profile talk show host who, after a whirlwind vacation romance, gives into her temptations and spontaneously marries her new suitor, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes), only to discover her desires have led her down a dangerous path when the two return home and truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light.

The cast includes Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding,...

Winners for this year’s NAACP Image Awards — which celebrate the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film — were announced daily this week, culminating in the live telecast that aired Saturday night on CBS and BET.

Heading into this year’s awards, Ayo Edebiri was the most-nominated TV performer with four total nominations — three for her work on FX’s The Bear, and another for her memorable hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. On Tuesday, she converted on one of those opportunities when she was named Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television).

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Before the NAACP Image Awards’ main, televised ceremony kicks off Saturday night, some of this year’s winners were announced in a non-televised Creative Honors event on Friday night.

Nickel Boys, a six-time nominee, took home two awards, with director RaMell Ross winning for best directing in a motion picture and Ross and co-writer Joslyn Barnes winning best writing in a motion picture for their Oscar-nominated adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s novel.

Another double winner was Jennifer Hudson, who saw her eponymous daytime talk show win best talk series as she won best host in a talk series.

Other notable winners included Sing Sing (best independent motion picture), Denzel Washington (best supporting actor in a motion picture for his work in Gladiator II), Inside Out 2 (best animated movie), Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (best limited series), Abbott Elementary (best comedy series), Cross (best drama series), the Luther Vandross...

Based on Morgan Cooper's short fan film, Bel-Air is a contemporary take on the classic 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This dramatic series follows the story of star high school basketball player Will Smith (Jabari Banks) after his wealthy uncle, Philip "Phil" Banks (Adrian Holmes) uses his legal connections to bail him out of jail following a street fight that forced Will to pull a gun to defend his friend from a brutal beating. To protect him from the vengeful retribution of a West Philadelphia gangster convinced that Will snitched to the police in exchange for his freedom, Will's mom, Viola "Vy" (April Parker Jones), sends him to live with her sister Vivian "Viv" (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil in the couple's opulent mansion in Bel-Air. While living in Bel-Air, Will struggles to find his way as he navigates the stark cultural differences between the bourgeoisie milieu...

Nominations for the 56th NAACP Image Awards were announced Tuesday, with Ayo Edebiri reigning supreme as the year’s most-nominated TV performer.

Edebiri earned four total nominations, three for her work on FX’s The Bear and another for her memorable hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

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The most-nominated TV series overall is ABC’s Abbott Elementary with 10 nominations, including...

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock makes an incorrect statement about how old Admiral James T. Kirk's (William Shatner) USS Enterprise was. Star Trek III picked up directly after the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which culminated in the death of Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Star Trek III would feature the death of another beloved and iconic Star Trek: The Original Series 'character': the Starship Enterprise itself.

At the beginning of the underrated Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, the USS Enterprise returned to Spacedock. Admiral Kirk assumed his starship would undergo repairs and be placed back on active duty. However, Fleet Admiral Morrow (Robert Hooks), the Commander of Starfleet, informed Kirk the Enterprise was at the end of its run and would be decommissioned. Morrow's rationale: "Jim, the Enterprise is 20 years old. We feel her day is over." Morrow's reasoning may have been sound,...

Being First Officer of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek isn't always a fast track to the Captain's chair. The Starship Enterprise is the flagship of the United Federation of Planets, and it's one of the most coveted posts for ambitious Starfleet Officers. Captains of the Enterprise enjoy becoming part of the starship's storied legacy, and their crews often become cemented as legendary Starfleet heroes. Yet many Number Ones don't automatically get to succeed their Captains and command the Enterprise.

The various incarnations of the USS Enterprise, and its 22nd century predecessor, the Nx-01 Enterprise, are the most famous starships in Star Trek. In turn, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) are among the greatest icons in Star Trek. But they couldn't have become Starfleet legends without the help of their crews, and, in particular, the best First Officers in Starfleet.

The role of...

Bel-Air Season 4 Updates & Renewal (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bel-Air has grown to be one of the most popular shows on Peacock. It is a reboot of the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which in turn is a fictional retelling of actor Will Smith’s teenage years.

The comedy series follows Will’s journey from West Philadelphia to the luxurious neighborhood of Bel-Air. The series finished airing its third season in September 2024, and ever since, fans have been awaiting updates on a potential fourth season. So, is Bel-Air Season 4 happening? Let’s find out.

Will there be Bel-Air Season 4?

Bel-Air is returning for a fourth season. Peacock officially announced the renewal on December 3rd, 2024; however, the streamer also revealed that season 4 would be the last for the series. Contrary to the previous seasons, which featured 10 episodes, the final installment will have only eight episodes due to budget constraints.

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Bel-Air will return for just one more season. Peacock has renewed the reimaging of the classic NBC sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, for a fourth and final season. Season three finished airing on October 3rd.

Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones star in the Peacock series, which is a dramatic take on the Will Smith sitcom.

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Fans of Peacock's Bel-Air have a reason to celebrate and more today. The series, which offered a unique dramatic redo of the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will be back for a fourth season, but it comes with the announcement that it will be its last...and it will have a lower than usual episode count. So, alongside the celebrations also comes some bad news, sadly.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Peacock Premium has renewed Bel-Air for a fourth and final season that will consist of eight episodes, down from the typical ten episodes of previous seasons. The news of the renewal decision arrives three months after the Season 3 finale was released on the streaming service on Sept. 5. An exact reason for the decision to end the show with Season 4 wasn't given, but some reports say that budgetary reasons could be a factor, which is why the renewal news came later than usual.

Olly Sholotan as Carlton and Jabari Banks as Will in ‘Bel-Air’ (Photo by: Greg Gayne/Peacock)

Peacock’s officially renewed Bel-Air for a fourth season, which, unfortunately for fans, will be the series’ final season. The 10-episode third season premiered in August 2024. Peacock’s announcement didn’t confirm when the fourth season is expected to debut.

The drama stars Jabari Banks as Will, Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, and Coco Jones as Hilary Banks. Akira Akbar plays Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola plays Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones is Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones is Lisa.

The Fresh Prince‘s Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell, Vernee Watson-Johnson, and Daphne Maxwell Reid have appeared as guest stars. Bianca Belair, Bill Bellamy, Justin Cornwell, Andra Day, Melissa De Sousa, Nicholas Duvernay, and Dulé Hill have also popped in over the first three seasons.

“Set in modern-day Los Angeles,...

Peacock’s Bel-Air is doing “The Carlton” again after renewing the fan-favorite drama for a fourth and final season. Bel-Air is a contemporary reimagining of the beloved ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, starring a young Will Smith as a Philadelphia import learning to navigate the lap of luxury in Los Angeles, California. According to sources, Bel-Air Season 4 has eight episodes to end the series.

The evolution of Bel-Air is remarkable. The series comes from Morgan Cooper’s four-minute viral short, which presents a more grounded and grittier take on the characters and premise of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Bel-Air helped put Peacock’s name in the spotlight as one of the streamer’s most successful original series.

Set in the modern-day, Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the Fresh Prince concept. The serialized, one-hour presentation follows “Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to...

Peacock announced today that the fan-favorite drama series Bel-Air has been renewed for a fourth and final season. The 10-episode third season launched on the streaming service on August 15, 2024.

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Bel-Air reimagines the iconic culture-defining ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

Bel-Air is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Westbrook Studios. Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer.

The series has featured an array of notable guest stars across seasons, including original cast members from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tatyana Ali,...

Now, this is a story all about how the future of Bel-Air got flipped, turned upside-down. The series, which served as a more dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is not going to have as long of a run as the show it's based on, which lasted six seasons.

Per Deadline, it has been revealed that Bel-Air has been renewed for Season 4. The update on the show's future comes three months after the third season concluded its run on Peacock, and as there were concerns about a cancelation, it should come as good news for fans to know the series will continue. However, the reveal comes with some bad news, as it's also being reported that Season 4 will serve as the final season of the show. Additionally, Season 4 will reportedly have a smaller episode count, expected to consist of eight episodes, two lower than the 10 featured in the three prior seasons.

“Bel-Air,” Peacock’s reimagining of the ’90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has been renewed for a fourth and final season at the streamer.

The series, which is set in modern-day Los Angeles, follows young Will in a new, dramatic take on his complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

“Bel-Air” stars Jabari Banks as Will, Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.

The series has also featured an array of notable guest stars across seasons,...

“Bel-Air” has been renewed for Season 4 at Peacock, which will also be the show’s final season.

The news comes roughly three months after the finale of Season 3 of the series, which serves as a dramatic reimagining of the beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” It was originally picked up at Peacock in 2020 with a two season commitment.

The cast for the series includes Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, Simone Joy Jones.

Like the sitcom version, “Bel-Air” follows a teenager named Will (Jabari Banks), who moves from West Philadelphia to live with his auntie and uncle in the titular posh Los Angeles neighborhood. The series is inspired by a viral video created by Morgan Cooper that reimagined the original sitcom as a drama series.

The series has also featured a wide range of notable guest stars, including...

Bel-Air has been renewed for a fourth and final season at Peacock, although there will be one notable change. Back when the reboot debuted, in February 2022, the reimagined and more dramatic take on Will Smith's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air helped establish Peacock as a streaming service and was its most-viewed series at one point. But after having several showrunners at the helm, not to mention numerous twists and cliffhangers, another iteration of Fresh Prince is eying the exits.

Deadline confirms that Bel-Air has been renewed for season 4, which will be the last. The news, which comes almost three months after the season 3 finale, is accompanied by a significant shift. Sources note that season 4 will consist of eight episodes, rather than the usual 10. It's reported that the delay in the renewal occurred after conversations regarding the reboot's budget.

What The Renewal Means For Bel-Air The Cliffhanger Will Be Addressed

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Peacock will return to Bel-Air for one last time.

The NBCUniversal-owned streamer has renewed Bel-Air — a dramatic take on Will Smith’s 1990s NBC comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — for a fourth and final season. The renewal comes about three months after season three concluded.

The series, which counts Smith among its executive producers, grew out of a YouTube video by Morgan Cooper that reimagined the sitcom as a gritty drama. Peacock ran with the idea and gave the project a two-season order in September 2020; Bel-Air premiered in February 2022.

Season three followed Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan) becoming closer as Carlton looked to put his life of addiction behind him and rebuild his reputation — but the newfound partnership also revealed fundamental differences in their experiences and worldviews.

“I think the most rewarding thing has been watching people be on the journey with us and start...

Peacock is extending (and ending) the Fresh Prince’s reign, renewing Bel-Air for a fourth and final season.

Executive-produced by Will Smith, Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the iconic ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, inspired by a short film released by Morgan Cooper.

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Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks,...

Exclusive: Bel-Air, which helped put Peacock on the original series map, will be coming to an end. The modern-day drama reimagining of the popular ‘90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has been picked up for a fourth season, which will be its last. According to sources, the final season will consist of eight episodes, fewer than the 10 episodes in each of the first three seasons.

The renewal comes three months after Bel-Air, produced by Universal Television and Westbrook Studios, released its Season 3 finale on Sept. 5. According to sources, it was preceded by behind-the-scenes budget conversations, which could explain the delay. The most recent Season 3 renewal came ahead of the series’ Season 2 finale.

Peacock stepped up in a major way to land Bel-Air in a very competitive situation when the project was taken out in 2020, handing the drama, based on Morgan Cooper’s viral four-minute spec trailer, a two-season pickup.

Five Captains of the USS Enterprise became Admirals in Star Trek. As the flagship of the United Federation of Planets, the Starship Enterprise is perhaps the most coveted assignment for a Starfleet Captain. To command the Enterprise means being part of a storied legacy that began in the 22nd century of Star Trek: Enterprise and continues into the 32nd century of Star Trek: Discovery. Unsurprisingly, distinguished and exemplary performance in the Enterprise's center seat can lead to career advancement to the rank of Starfleet Admiral.

Becoming an Admiral isn't necessarily the goal of the Captains of the USS Enterprise. Giving up the excitement of exploring strange new worlds and the chance to make history to become a deskbound decision-maker at Starfleet headquarters doesn't always sit well with Enterprise Captains-turned-Admirals. While certain Captains proved amendable to becoming a flag officer, other Enterprise head honchos became restless and yearned to get back to the Captain's chair.

After bringing the vampire Damon Salvatore to life in the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries, actor Ian Somerhalder went on to star in one season of the Netflix vampire series V Wars. The short-lived series marked his final acting role, as Somerhalder retired after its cancelation to focus on other endeavors.

While at the Environmental Media Association Awards Gala in October, Somerhalder spoke with People about the life he lives now with wife Nikki Reed, who also appeared in V Wars. Somerhalder reaffirmed that he has no plans at this time to revisit his acting career, feeling like it's more than likely "in the rearview mirror" of his life. However, the former actor also teased that he'd gotten the rights back for V Wars, hinting that there could be a potential continuation that he'd be a part of. The biggest problem, as Somerhalder also explained, is that his life...

Since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air featured Will Smith in his breakout role, the actor will forever be synonymous with the classic sitcom. Even after the show was remade into the Peacock drama series Bel-Air, everyone could still feel Smith's shadow hanging over the franchise, especially since the main protagonist shares the actor's name. Even after three successful seasons, the question of whether or not Smith will appear in the series continues to linger ahead of a potential Bel-Air season 4.

Though he is an executive producer of Peacock's Bel-Air, Will Smith has not made an appearance. This is surprising considering he said to Entertainment Weekly that he wanted to portray Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks should Fresh Prince ever be remade. In the end, Adrian Holmes was cast as Phil, which was ultimately the better decision for the show, compared to the prospect of Smith taking on the role.

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In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) attempts a USS Enterprise maneuver that usually means suicide. Strange New Worlds season 2 ended with a cliffhanger as the Enterprise faced off against multiple Gorn ships, including a destroyer. As Captain Pike contemplates his next move, Admiral Robert April (Adrian Holmes) orders the Enterprise to withdraw, even if that means leaving several crew members trapped on the Gorn ship. Pike stops, unwilling to leave his people behind, but unsure how to proceed, just before the words "to be continued" appear on the screen.

With the life of Captain Marie Batel (Melanie Scrofano) hanging in the balance, Captain Pike faces his very own version of the Kobayashi Maru, but he's not facing it alone. At New York Comic-Con 2024, Paramount+ debuted a new clip from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 that reveals how Pike and his Starship Enterprise crew...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has done a lot right for the world of Star Trek. They've brought back the stellar, old-school style storytelling that made us all fans of the franchise, while simultaneously finishing the story of Captain Christopher Pike, which was started in the mid-1960s when the series first shot its pilot. Not only that, but it's added layers to Nurse Chapel, Doctor M'Banga, as well as the Vulcans, Gorn, and Pike's number one, Una Chin-Riley.

What it may have done as well, is change canon forever. We know that the involvement of the Gorn make for some murky situations now in the Original Series, but one of the things the franchise may have done is unilaterally erase Star Trek: The Animated Series from canon.

The Animated Series, which came out right after the original series, is one of the few shows that gets no real love from the Trek fandom.

So many stars stepped out to attend The BAFTA TV Tea Party presented by Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and Fiji Water on Saturday (September 14) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The event was hosted at The Maybourne Beverly Hills and was attended by more than 70 celebrities.

Since it was such a star-studded event, we pulled together photos so that you could easily scroll to see who was there and what they were wearing!

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John Bradley

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Tracy Ifeachor

Mayan Lopez

Bowen Yang

Emily Hampshire

Walton Goggins

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Fyi: Nava is wearing Roberto Cavalli.

D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai

Jessica Gunning

Katie Aselton

Mark Duplass

Jonathan Pryce

Sherry Cola

Fyi: Sherry is wearing Harbison Studio.

Jodie Foster with wife Alexandra Hedison

Carrie Coon

Chris Perfetti

Jimmy Akingbola

Joshua Jackson

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Olly Sholotan takes his opportunity to portray Carlton Banks on Peacock’s Bel-Air seriously.

“This is the only dream that I’ve had since I was a kid,” he tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ve always wanted to create art for a living, so being able to do this is the biggest blessing of a lifetime.”

Unlike the lighthearted cornball of the Banks family that Carlton was in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the reboot reimagines the middle child with deeper issues than simply trying to be cool. Sholotan’s Carlton wrestles with anxiety, developing a drug habit as a way to manage his mental health issues.

And seeing the character in this new light took viewers some getting used to over the first two seasons, with showrunner Carla Banks Waddles and the writers on the series taking note of feedback from viewers.

“A lot of people are like, ‘When...

The article contains Spoilers for Bel-Air season 3, episode 10, "Save the Best for Last"Bel-Air season 4 gets an uncertain response from showrunner and executive producer Carla Banks Waddles. As previewed by the reviews of Bel-Air season 3, Peacock's reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air creates even more drama around the young Will Smith (Jabari Banks), which carries all the way over to a finale that's filled with cliffhangers and unanswered questions.

In an interview with TVLine, following the Bel-Air season 3 finale on September 5, Waddles struck an optimistic tone about the show's future but revealed that she was uncertain whether Peacock would deliver a renewal. Still, even as she stressed that Bel-Air could go either way, she highlighted the positive reaction to season 3 overall. Read the quote below:

Its totally up in the air. In this business, you dont know until you know and even then sometimes you dont know. I feel...

Bel-Air lead actor Jabari Banks portrays the modern-era version of Will Smith in Peacock's fresh take on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Should his show get a Season 4, Banks hopes to see the man who played Will's cousin from the '90s series appear.

Speaking with Collider, Banks was asked which original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor he'd like to see feature in Bel-Air at some point. According to Banks, he wants to see star Alfonso Ribeiro join the series. "Were going down the list. I think weve gotta hit Alfonso [Ribeiro] next. Come on, Season 4, lets do it," he said.

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Ribeiro is fondly remembered by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans for playing Carlton Banks throughout the iconic show's six-season run.

“Bel-Air” star Adrian Holmes teased some of what fans can expect from his character Phillip “Uncle Phil” Banks in Season 2, saying that between dodging Erica’s advances and taking a chance on a risky new client, Uncle Phil’s moral compass is put to the test.

“He has a very important moral decision to make. There’s a lot of arcs and sparks this season. It’s fizzling in a beautiful way. I love it,” Holmes told TheWrap.

Holmes is right, Uncle Phil has got his work cut for him, especially after that spicy last season cliffhanger where Erica (Diandra Lyle), Uncle Phil’s future business partner, gave him a smooch. Viewers eventually learned that the two have history, which Vivian “Aunt Viv” Banks (Cassandra Freeman) is aware of. But as far as that lock of the lips, Uncle Phil keeps that detail to himself. Holmes said Uncle Phil isn’t clueless,...

[This story contains spoilers from Bel-Air season three, episode six, “Baggage.”]

School’s out for summer in season three of Bel-Air when it finds its lead characters, Will Smith (Jabari Banks) and Carlton Banks (Olly Sholotan), begrudgingly working at a country club at Uncle Phil’s (Adrian Holmes) urging, rather than wreaking havoc in the classroom.

“We were all excited for summer in Bel-Air because we’ve never done that before,” showrunner Carla Banks Waddles tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We’ve always been in the school hallways and in school uniforms. So just knowing that we were going to be outside meant new sets … and really focusing on what are the iconic summer things for kids in L.A. and being able to talk about all of that: Juneteenth, fireworks, beaches, bikinis, hot tubs, swimming pools.”

While playing with new environments in its latest season, which debuted on Peacock on Aug. 15, the Fresh Prince of...

“Bel-Air” showrunner Carla Banks Waddles opened up about how she was able to nab heavy-hitter Black entrepreneurs to make a cameo in Season 3, Episode 2: “Pivot.” Those guest stars were Entertainment Studios founder Byron Allen, Uncle Nearest cofounder Fawn Weaver, and Mielle Organics’ CEO Monique Rodriguez and COO Melvin Rodriguez.

As the episode’s title suggest, “Bel-Air’s” two lead characters, Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan), set off on a new journey into entrepreneurship. On top of trying to come up with a good idea for a start-up to pitch to venture capitalist Quentin (Vic Mensa), they’ve both taken summer jobs at a local country club. In an effort to inspire them, and to provide real-life examples of what successful Black business owners look like, Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes) called on some of friends. Ultimately, the quartet appears towards the end of the episode at a celebratory...

Bel-Air season 3 brings more obstacles for the Banks family to navigate. The show crafts engaging storylines but occasionally pushes characters to act out of character. Despite minor flaws, the emotional depth and introspection of Bel-Air make it worth watching.

After its explosive season 2 finale, with Carlton's addiction coming to light and Will's future seemingly secured, Bel-Air season 3 kicks off the summer for the Banks family. Bel-Air may have been inspired by Will Smith's groundbreaking The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but it has firmly established its own distinct identity and characters, regardless of shared names and settings. In the first three episodes, season 3 continues to deliver thought-provoking, enthusiastic, and authentic stories that provide insight into the diverse array of obstacles that people of color run into, regardless of where they come from and who they are.

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Cast Simone Joy Jones, Jabari Banks, Akira Akbar, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Jordan L. Jones,...

Bel-Air reimagines The Fresh Prince with a new cast, darker tone, and deeper character development. Familiar names, different stories: Bel-Air explores the Banks family dynamics in a grittier, more dramatic way. Jabari Banks shines as the new Will Smith in Bel-Air, adding his own flair to the West Philly-raised character.

Bel-Air is a reimagined version of The French Prince of Bel-Air, with a new ensemble cast taking on the familiar, beloved characters. There are some differences between the Bel-Air characters and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air characters, even though they may share the same name. The 2022 Peacock series is much darker and more dramatic than the 1990 sitcom. Yet, even when approached differently, they share some similarities in storylines and character traits.

Both series focus on the Banks family and their cousin Will, who moves to Bel-Air after, as the original theme song states, got in one...

Like Will Smith, who started his career as an emcee before transitioning into a leading man onscreen in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, music was a first love for Coco Jones before she became a Disney child star and landed the role of Hilary Banks on the Peacock reimagining of the ‘90s sitcom, Bel-Air.

The duo shared the stage at an Aug. 1 barbecue at the Universal Studios backlot in Los Angeles ahead of the drama’s season three premiere on Aug. 15. Smith rapped the lyrics to his Grammy Award-winning hit “Summertime,” while Jones sang the chorus.

“Will and I are similar in the regard of being actors and balancing our music careers with our TV shows, so I really respect him,” Jones tells The Hollywood Reporter, adding of the performance, “it was a fun opportunity to promote a great show and great art.”

In Bel-Air, Jones’ character Hilary is still...

Anticipation was high for “Bel-Air” two years ago, the dramatic flip of the beloved classic comedy “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Kansas City native Morgan Cooper’s re-imagining of the pop culture fixture started as a fan film he uploaded to YouTube in 2019 that generated so much buzz that Will Smith himself jumped aboard as an executive producer. And the success of the first season, not to mention glowing reviews of the show’s depiction of class tensions — and changes like fresh takes on Hillary as a culinary influencer and Carlton as a struggling, undercover addict — beget a second season and now a third.

But the latest installment takes a somewhat greater departure from the first two seasons. Instead of taking place during the school year, Season 3 takes over the summer, placing Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan) in a country club setting that television has typically reserved for young white kids.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Instigators, Bel-Air and Coup!

Avaline’s anniversary dinner

Avaline wine co-founders Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power hosted an East Hampton dinner on July 26 to celebrate the brand’s four-year anniversary, with support from Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Zoe and Molly Sims.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Reese Witherspoon The Instigators premiere

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau and Jack Harlow joined director Doug Liman at the New York premiere of their Apple TV+ movie on Wednesday.

Celia D. Costas, Kevin J. Walsh, Chuck MacLean, Casey Affleck, Doug Liman, Luciana Damon, Alison Winter and Matt Damon Alexia Barroso, Isabella Damon, Gia Damon, Matt Damon, Luciana Barroso and Stella Damon Bel-Air Summer BBQ

Peacock hosted a Summer BBQ at the Universal Studios Backlot on Thursday to celebrate...

Will Smith got the crowd at Peacock’s Summer BBQ, in celebration of Bel-Air‘s season 3 premiere, in the summertime mood with a surprise performance.

At the event held at the Universal Studios Backlot in Los Angeles on Thursday, Bel-Air star Coco Jones took the stage, performing her new song, “Here We Go.” She then invited Smith, who serves as an executive producer on the drama reimagining of his hit ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, onstage for a duet of his 1991 hit, “Summertime.”

“Come on, come on, sing!,” exclaimed Smith on the mic during Jones’ vocals, with fans gleefully complying and taking out their phones to record the special moment. Following the performance, the cast took the stage to preview season 3 and share some of their memories from bonding on set.

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Peacock is bringing you a comedy and drama-packed August as it will air some of the best films of this year that you missed in the theaters and some great original movies and TV shows you will want to see. With an original comedy series starring NBA great Stephen Curry and also a beloved romantic action-comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Peacock is adding so much content in the upcoming month. So, we picked out the 7 best movies and TV shows you should look out for in August 2024.

Mr. Throwback Season 1 (August 8)

Mr. Throwback is a mockumentary-style sports comedy series created by David Caspe, Matthew, and Daniel Libman. The upcoming Peacock series follows the story of Danny, a down-on-his-luck sports memorabilia dealer and former basketball player as he looks for redemption by reuniting with his sixth-grade teammate, NBA legend Steph Curry. Mr. Throwback stars Adam Pally, Stephen Curry, and...

The reimagined version of The Fresh Prince, called Bel-Air, is back this summer with a third season on Peacock! The show follows Will Smith’s story as he goes from the streets of West Philly to the fancy neighborhoods of Bel-Air. Jabari Banks does a great job portraying Will as he adjusts to his new life.

Season 3 seems like it’s really ramping up the drama. With hot LA summer weather, Will and Carlton, played by Olly Sholotan, find themselves in an unexpected partnership that could hit some bumps. Meanwhile, tensions are rising at home for Viv and Phil, played by Cassandra Freeman and Adrian Holmes.

Even cooler – one of the original actors is returning! Joseph Marcell, who played the Banks’ butler Geoffrey, will be showing up. Showrunner Carla Banks-Waddles says he’ll play a mystery person from the family’s past. It must have taken a lot of work...

Bel-Air Season 3 serves up some nostalgia ahead of its premiere. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sequel series brings back a fan-favorite from the original sitcom to ramp up anticipation.

Peacock released a new trailer for Bel-Air Season 3, previewing the tense and explosive action fans can expect from the upcoming episodes. Near the end of the sneak peek, Bel-Air introduces an Og from its parent series as original Geoffrey Butler actor, Joseph Marcell, appears in a suit, saying to someone, "There's always gonna be a price, that's on you."

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Marcell is the latest original cast member from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to appear in Bel-Air, with Tatyana Ali, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Vernee Watson-Johnson having previously featured in the series. Marcell won't portray his original character in Bel-Air,...

New Teaser Released for “Dune: Prophecy”

HBO has released its second teaser for its upcoming original drama series “Dune: Prophecy,” starring Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.

Part of the “Dune“-iverse and based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s “Sisterhood of Dune,” “Dune: Prophecy” is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides and follows Harkonnen sisters Valya (Watson) and Tula (Williams) “as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”

Watch the new teaser for “Dune: Prophecy” below:

The prequel series will also star Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha, among others. Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer.

“Dune: Prophecy” is slated...

Jabari Banks is still a fish out of water in ritzy Los Angeles in the third season trailer for Bel-Air, Peacock’s dramatic take on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 1990s sitcom that starred Will Smith.

“You always told me I was in control of my own destiny,” Banks, who plays Smith’s iconic role in the dramatic reboot, says at one point in the trailer as the street-smart Philadelphia teen continues to grapple with life in steamy, summertime Los Angeles as he bumps into his estranged father, Lou, played by Marlon Wayans.

“I left behind basketball. That was my way out the hood. That was the only good thing in my life and see my son making the same damn mistakes as me and there’s nothing I could do about it,” Will’s frustrated father tells his son as he sits next to Uncle Phil, played by Adrian Holmes.

Peacock has released the official trailer for Bel-Air Season 3 and announced that Joseph Marcell, who played Geoffrey in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will make a guest appearance.

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.

In season three, the school’s out for the summer, and Will is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth, it means that Will now has options to lean into other things that...

The butler is back! Joseph Marcell, who played Geoffrey on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will appear in the upcoming third season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, as revealed in a new trailer.

Bel-Air Season 3 will premiere with its first three episodes Thursday, Aug. 15; new episodes will stream weekly.

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With school out, the upcoming season finds Will (Jabari Banks) doing Bel-Air his way.

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The Boys and Supernatural have several similarities, and they were both created by Erick Kripke. Kripke's magic touch on Supernatural is undeniable and his take on the sinister superhero satire The Boys has earned the Prime Video series praise from critics and fans.

His mission to assemble the Supernatural Avengers in The Boys is apparent, with actors like Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver and Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining the cast. Many other Supernatural actors have appeared in The Boys, from cameos to main cast roles that can't go unnoticed.

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While Supernatural and The Boys stand apart in their narratives and characters, they share a crucial link in Eric Kripke, creator of Supernatural and showrunner of The Boys. Kripke’s signature elements are evident in both series, contributing to their widespread acclaim.

Recently, another connection has emerged: several Supernatural stars, including Jensen Ackles, Nathan Mitchell, Adrian Holmes, Christian Keyes, Jim Beaver, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, have appeared in The Boys. Ackles, a pivotal figure in Supernatural, holds particular significance. However, Jared Padalecki’s name has yet to grace this list, a detail Kripke seems intent on addressing soon.

As you may already be aware from our recent coverage, Jared Padalecki, renowned for his role as Sam Winchester in Supernatural, stands out as the most notable figure yet to appear in The Boys. Fans have fervently requested Padalecki’s cameo in the series, and it appears Eric Kripke is attuned to their wishes.

We know that both Supernatural and The Boys are among the most popular fantasy series of all time. While these two series have very little in common in terms of their plots and characters, there is one person who connects these two great shows – Eric Kripke – who created Supernatural and is the showrunner of The Boys. Kripke’s trademark elements can be seen in both these shows, and they are among the things that make them both so great. However, as we have reported recently, there are also some other details that connect these two shows, and one of them is the fact that many Supernatural stars have appeared in The Boys.

The Supernatural stars who have appeared in The Boys include Jensen Ackles, Nathan Mitchell, Adrian Holmes, Christian Keyes, Jim Beaver, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and more, but Ackles’ name is the most important one here, as he was one...

Both ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Boys’ are among the most popular fantasy series of all time. While they differ greatly in plot and setting, they share a key connection: Eric Kripke, the creator of ‘Supernatural’ and the showrunner of ‘The Boys.’ Kripke’s distinctive stylistic elements are evident in both series, contributing to their success. Additionally, many ‘Supernatural’ stars have appeared in ‘The Boys,’ further linking the two shows.

Jensen Ackles is the most notable actor to appear in both series, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining the list in Season 4 of ‘The Boys.’ However, Jared Padalecki has yet to make an appearance, despite fans clamoring for his inclusion. Padalecki has expressed his desire to join the cast, but he has one specific condition.

Many ‘Supernatural’ stars have appeared in ‘The Boys,’ including Jensen Ackles, Nathan Mitchell, Adrian Holmes, Christian Keyes, Jim Beaver, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and more. However, Jared Padalecki, who played Sam Winchester in ‘Supernatural,...