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Hulu Passes on La LA Anthony, Kim Kardashian Pilot 'Group Chat'
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Hulu Passes on La LA Anthony, Kim Kardashian Pilot ‘Group Chat’

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Hulu has opted not to pick up the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” Variety has learned. The show was inspired by La La Anthony’s book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness” and hailed from writer Kenya Barris and executive producer Kim Kardashian.

The project was first announced as being in development back in 2024 under Kardashian’s first-look deal with 20th Television. Anthony starred in the pilot in addition to executive producing, while Kardashian was set to guest star and serve as narrator on the series. The cast also included Yaya DaCosta, Melanie Liburd, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Stephanie Suganami.

But Anthony and Kardashian are staying in business together. Both are attached as executive producers on an untitled Tracy Oliver comedy series currently in development at Hulu. Oliver is also an executive producer on the project in addition to writing. 20th Television is the studio.

The logline for the new project states, “When the Bay Area’s most sought-after crisis manager for professional athletes finds her own life upended by her husband’s scandal, she turns to the three women who’ve been by her side through every version of her life. Together they navigate dating, ambition, motherhood, and the glamorous mess of starting over.”

Oliver is perhaps best known for writing the hit 2017 comedy feature “Girls Trip,” which grossed over $140 million worldwide. She went on to write films like “The Blackening,” “The Sun Is Also a Star,” and “Little.” On the TV side, she is known for developing “The First Wives Club” TV series at BET+ and for creating the Amazon Prime Video series “Harlem,” which ran for three seasons.

OIiver is repped by CAA, Artists First, and Myman Greenspan. Kardashian is repped by WME. Anthony is repped by Linden Entertainment, WME, and Sloane Offer.

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
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New Anthony Bourdain Episodes Available on CNN Streaming Service

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When CNN launches its new streaming service as part of its All Access subscription tier on Tuesday, it will have a tasty surprise for fans of the late Anthony Bourdain.

CNN says that its new subscription offering will include Bourdain programming that has never been available to stream, until now.

The program is called Prime Cuts, and it served as a companion series to the flagship show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Prime Cuts combined clips from the series with revealing interviews with Bourdain, who reminisced about the trips, people, food and cultures that he encountered, and gave a behind-the-scenes look at the show.

“These reflective, candid conversations reveal behind the scenes insights and Tony at his best — deeply honest about his travels, his work, and what the journey meant to him,” CNN says.

Prime Cuts episodes (an hour long, with commercials) ran on CNN ahead of each season premiere of Parts Unknown, serving as previews to get viewers hungry for the new episodes. But after airing on CNN (many of the episodes ran only once, more than a decade ago), they never ran again, and were not included in the streaming libraries available on CNN+ or CNN Max.

The new All Access tier will be the first time that the entire CNN Anthony Bourdain collection, including every episodes of Parts Unknown, Prime Cuts, and the 2021 film Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, will be available to stream.

More than seven years after his death at age 61, Bourdain remains a cultural force, and a powerful draw for CNN, which poached him from his previous perch at the Travel Channel in 2012. Bourdain and Parts Unknown effectively kickstarted CNN’s original series push, giving it instant credibility and gravitas.

At the show’s series premiere party in 2013 at Porter House in New York’s Time Warner Center, he expressed excitement to this reporter at the possibility of CNN’s resources getting him places he couldn’t access before, and trepidation in acknowledging that his show’s format was a departure from what CNN was known for.

Of course, the show was a hit, and became a staple of CNN’s programming lineup.

A former chef at the New York brasserie Les Halles (the steak frites was the best in town), Bourdain first became a national name with the publication of his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential, a no-holds-barred memoir of his life as a chef and cook. That book led to a number of shows, from A Cook’s Tour and No Reservations to The Layover and, ultimately, Parts Unknown.

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story slammed by Anthony Perkins's son
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Monster: The Ed Gein Story slammed by Anthony Perkins’s son

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Osgood Perkins, the son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins, has criticised the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s true crime series Monster.

Speaking to TMZ, the Longlegs and The Monkey director admitted he hasn’t seen Monster: The Ed Gein Story but “wouldn’t watch it with a 10-foot pole”.

He also condemned streaming platforms for taking the true crime genre and attempting to give it “glamorous and meaningful content”, adding that he worries about contemporary culture being “reshaped in real time by overlords”.

One of the show’s subplots centres around Osgood’s late father Anthony (played by Joey Pollari) and depicts the actor being cast as the Gein-inspired character Norman Bates in Sir Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 movie Psycho.

Following its debut, Monster season 3 received backlash for hinting at a link between Perkins and Gein, because of the actor’s decision to keep his sexuality private during his lifetime.

Perkins added that the genre as a whole is “increasingly devoid of context and that the Netflix-isation of real pain is playing for the wrong team”.

While the star’s sexuality was an open secret among Hollywood, he remained married to Osgood’s mother Berry Berenson until his death from AIDS aged 60 in 1992.

Osgood Perkins. Leon Bennett / Getty Images.

The inclusion of Anthony Perkins isn’t the only storyline strand to have received backlash following Monster season 3’s debut, with its portrayal of Gein’s connection with Ted Bundy, his relationship to Adeline Watkins, and the show’s version of Evelyn Hartley’s disappearance also having come under fire from some viewers.

Gein star Charlie Hunnam previously defended the show’s divisive depiction of the titular serial killer, telling The Hollywood Reporter that he doesn’t agree the series sensationalises the killer’s crimes.

“I never felt on set that we did anything gratuitous or for shock impact,” he said. “It was all in order to try to tell this story as honestly as we could.”

He also questioned whether Gein is the real monster of the show, or whether it’s the audience for watching the series.

“Is it Ed Gein who was abused and left in isolation and suffering from undiagnosed mental illness and that manifested in some pretty horrendous ways? Or was the monster the legion of filmmakers that took inspiration from his life and sensationalised it to make entertainment and darken the American psyche in the process?” he asked.

“Is Ed Gein the monster of this show, or is Hitchcock the monster of the show? Or are we the monster of the show because we’re watching it?”

Monster: The Ed Gein Story is now streaming on Netflix – sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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Bad Bunny Duets With Marc Anthony at Puerto Rico Residency Finale
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Bad Bunny Duets With Marc Anthony at Puerto Rico Residency Finale

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Bad Bunny has officially concluded his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan — and he ended the historic run with a night full of surprises.

During Saturday night’s (Sept. 20) “Una Más” show, the Puerto Rican superstar brought out fellow icon Marc Anthony for a powerful and emotional performance of “Preciosa,” a beloved anthem honoring their homeland.

“I haven’t sung this song in over 20 years,” Bad Bunny told the crowd at El Choli, before inviting Anthony to join him onstage.

Watch the performance on X here.

“Preciosa” was originally composed by Rafael Hernández Marín in 1937 and later recorded by Anthony for his 1999 album, Desde un Principio: From the Beginning.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. Bad Bunny also welcomed an all-star lineup of Puerto Rican talent, including RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La Ghetto and Jowell & Randy. Chuwi also joined him once again for their track “Weltita,” which the pair performed every night during the lengthy residency.

In an emotional speech toward the end of the show, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd with gratitude and love.

“I have always had the same passion, love for what I’m doing. I promise I will never change. I love you, Puerto Rico. I love you, mom and dad,” he said, later adding, “It doesn’t matter what your issue or problem is, love will always be the solution.”

Saturday’s show marked more than just the end of the residency. It also commemorated the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria and launched a multiyear initiative between Bad Bunny and Amazon Music focused on education, disaster relief and cultural empowerment. The partnership will include programs aimed at strengthening Puerto Rico’s economy and driving meaningful, long-term change across the island, a press release states.

The show was broadcast worldwide via livestream on the Amazon Music app, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and was available to all Amazon customers on Prime Video. Saturday’s livestream was the most watched single artist performance on Amazon Music to date, according to a news release.

Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination. The residency also boosted the local economy and supported small businesses. Throughout the run, he was joined by a roster of surprise guests, including Belinda, Residente, Feid, Rauw Alejandro and Ozuna.

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Daddy Duties! Carmelo Anthony Credits His Son & Daughter For Saving Him While Speaking At Hall Of Fame Induction (VIDEO) Kiyan Genesis
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Carmelo Anthony Thanks Son & Daughter In Hall Of Fame Speech

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It was a significant weekend for Carmelo Anthony and his basketball career legacy. The former Nuggets player got inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday (Sept. 6), and brought his children, Kiyan and Genesis Anthony, with him for the moment! As he made his way into the venue, the Associated Press reports that “Melo! Melo!” chants welcomed him. Anthony retired from the NBA in 2023 with a bittersweet video on social media.

RELATED: Proud Parents! La La & Carmelo Anthony Show Love To Son Kiyan After High School Graduation (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Carmelo Anthony Credits His Son & Daughter In Speech

As soon as he touched the stage at the induction, Anthony appeared emotionally overwhelmed. He teared up over the energy in the air and the full-circle moment of reaching the basketball Hall of Fame against all the odds stacked against him growing up in Brooklyn and Baltimore.

“Tonight I just don’t step into the Hall of Fame, I carry the echoes of every voice that ever told me I couldn’t. I walk with the shadows of every alley, every cracked court, every empty plate. I stand for the dreamers, the doubted, the dismissed, for every soul trapped in a place where I broke free from…I had to build a new road. I had to write a new ending,” Anthony reportedly said.

Aside from thanking his parents, his siblings, Syracuse University, the NBA, and others, he also name-dropped his children, Kiyan and Genesis.

“Raising children in this world is revoluntionary. I didn’t just want to be a basketball player. I wanted to be a model of redemption, of accountability, of love. My kids saved me,” he said, pointing to them in the crowd. “They gave me a reason to move past ego, past noise, past criticism. They reminded me that legacy isn’t what you leave behind, it’s what you lift up.”

More Details About Carmelo’s Two Kids

Melo’s fans are familiar with his firstborn, Kiyan Anthony. The former pro-athlete and La La Anthony, whom he later married in 2010 and divorced in 2021, welcomed their son in March 2007. Over the years, the separated parents have come together to celebrate their mini-me. That includes his basketball games and his high school graduation in May. On the court, he’s a four-star shooting guard. He’s following in his father’s footsteps this fall after committing to Syracuse University and its college basketball team. Most recently, the 18-year-old went viral after flexing his relationship with 22-year-old Angel Bradley.

Kiyan is also an older brother to Genesis Anthony, whom Carmelo welcomed with Mia Burks in  August 2017. At the time, he was still married to La La. According to PEOPLE, the married couple separated briefly in April 2017 and reconciled in late 2018 before she filed for divorce in 2021. Burke was public about Carmelo’s paternity, but he held his tongue on their parenting affairs, per PEOPLE. In May 2023, he publicly confirmed being a father of two while announcing his retirement from the NBA. He included a picture of Kiyan and Genesis in the video. His daughter’s sighting at the induction is one of the most recent and rare. Carmelo and Mia celebrated her birthday last month with a Knicks-themed party. 

RELATED: Kiyan Anthony Responds To Backlash Over Age Gap With Girlfriend Angel Bradley (WATCH)

Dwight Howard Also Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Carmelo Anthony wasn’t the only honoree on Saturday. Dwight Howard also cemented his legacy with a Hall of Fame induction. Despite his playful nature on the court, he’s one of four players with three Defensive Player of the Year awards. In his speech, he lovingly mentioned his mother’s sacrifices.

“My mother lost seven children and he allowed me to bring sunshine into her life,” he said. “I’m just honored to stand in front of you as one of the greatest basketball players ever.”

Even his wife Amy Luciani, who entered the picture following his retirement from the NBA after the 2021-22 season, got a shoutout as she sat in the crowd supporting her man, her man, her man! “I love you, and I’m truly blessed to have you a part of my life,” Dwight said. Their public reconciliation comes after several accusations she made against him in June, all of which he denied the following month.

Additionally, in his Hall of Fame speech, Howard shared a motivational message with the audience: “This is your universe, this is your one song. How do you want your song to sound when people hear it? Will they want to throw it out or run it back? And remember, you only die once, but you live every day.” 

RELATED: Real Talk! La La Anthony Opens Up On How Life Changed After Son, Kiyan, Left For College (VIDEO)

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Carmelo Anthony Inducted Into Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame: Photos
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Carmelo Anthony Inducted Into Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame: Photos

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Carmelo Anthony has officially been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing the former Olympian and NBA star as one of the greatest basketball players of the new millennium.

On Saturday (Sept. 6), Carmelo Anthony accepted the honor at the annual Hall of Fame ceremony, which took place at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. Fellow NBA legends Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade welcomed Anthony into the hall, with both players sharing their experiences competing with and playing alongside the Brooklyn native.

During his induction speech, Anthony reflected on his basketball journey, expressing gratitude to those who have inspired him and helped him along the way. At one point, he credited his children, son Kiyan Anthony, and daughter Genesis Anthony as being the driving forces in his life.

“Your father isn’t perfect, but he is proof that struggle doesn’t mean surrender,” Anthony said, speaking directly to them. “Proof that the road can be rough and still lead to glory.”

He continued, emotionally adding, “Raising children in this world is revolutionary. My kids saved me. They gave me a reason to move past ego, past noise, past criticism. They remind me that legacy isn’t what you leave behind, but what you lift up.”

A former high school standout and McDonald’s All-American, Anthony attended the University of Syracuse for one year, leading the program to their first NCAA basketball championship in the school’s history. Leaving Syracuse after his freshman year, the swingman was selected third overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft, quickly becoming one of the most electrifying talents in the league. Spending several years with the Nuggets, Carmelo was traded to the New York Knicks in 2011, where he helped lead the downtrodden franchise back to relevance.

Following his time with the Knicks, Anthony spent stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trailblazers, and Los Angeles Lakers before retiring in 2023. Considered one of the premier scorers of his era, Anthony’s accolades include three Olympic gold medals, ten NBA All-Star selections, and a league scoring title. He was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, an honor only bestowed upon those regarded among the greatest to have played the game.

See some photos from Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame induction that capture the magnitude of the historic moment.

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Agency Spotlight: Anthony Brooks on Why Publicists Must 'Genuinely Connect With Others'
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Agency Spotlight: Anthony Brooks on Why Publicists Must 'Genuinely Connect With Others'

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With Agency Spotlight, we’re featuring the independent PR and marketing agencies that Fashionista loves to work with. Meet the hardworking professionals behind them and discover what it really takes to make it in fashion publicity. Anthony Brooks is an honoree of PR Net’s 2025 Next …

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Anthony Ippolito To Portray Young Sylvester Stallone
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Anthony Ippolito To Play Young Sylvester Stallone In Biopic I Play Rocky

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Anthony Ippolito, known for playing Al Pacino in The Offer, has been cast as a young Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming biopic I Play Rocky. The film will follow Stallone’s inspiring journey while making the classic 1976 movie Rocky, showing how he beat the odds to bring his dream to life. The movie will be directed by Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book) and produced by Toby Emmerich and Christian Baha. The script was written by Peter Gamble. Production is set to begin on October 15.

Anthony Ippolito To Portray Young Sylvester Stallone

Ippolito didn’t wait for the role to come to him. He took matters into his own hands. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, he made his own audition tape and sent it directly to the producers. His bold move worked, and he was chosen to play Stallone in the film.

Stallone himself reacted positively to the casting. Sharing Ippolito’s picture on Instagram, he wrote, “Filming starts October 15, and I wish them all the luck in the world. It’s a wonderful script! Keep punching, Kid.”

Anthony Ippolito To Star As Sylvester Stallone

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The original Rocky movie was a huge success and won the Oscar for Best Picture. Stallone wrote and starred in the film, which kicked off one of the most successful sports franchises in history. The Rocky and Creed films have earned over $1.7 billion worldwide.

Ippolito’s past work includes Purple Hearts on Netflix, Pixels (2015), and Not Fade Away (2012). He received praise for his performance as Al Pacino in The Offer, which explored the making of The Godfather. Meanwhile, Stallone will next appear in season 3 of the hit crime-drama series Tulsa King.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: ‘Thor’ Chris Hemsworth Is Leaving The MCU? Actor Clarifies Reports Months After Rumours Went VIRAL

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Kiyan Anthony & Angel Bradley Serve Boo'd Up Energy With Cozy Date Night
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Kiyan Anthony & Angel Bradley Pop Out For Cozy Date NIght

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Roomies, Kiyan Anthony and content creator, Angel Bradley are really out here boo’d up. First, they gave social media a peek into their relationship with some cozy pics, but now the new couple is showing off their date night and the vibes? Oh, they’re on a 100. Let’s get into it!

RELATED: Baewath Activated! Kiyan Anthony & Angel Bradley Look Real Official In NEW Cozy Photo Dump

Kiyan Anthony & Angel Bradley Turn Heads With Their Cozy Date Night Vibes

Okay, so BOOM! Angel Bradley recently dropped a video on Instagram giving followers a peek at her date night with her bae Kiyan Anthony. The duo looks like they’re living their best life as Angel was sitting pretty as a passenger princess while Kiyan drove the whip. In the clip, she flexes her fit, then panned the camera to Kiyan, caressing his face and chin. In a photo Angel shared, they even coordinated in all-black outfits. Angel rocked a cut-out top and pants, while Kiyan kept it causal in a button-down shirt and some shorts.

Social Media Can’t Enough Of Kiyan & Angel’s Date Night Vibes

Folks are all the way here for Kiyan and Angel’s blossoming romance, dropping heart eyes and fire emojis under TSR’s Instagram post. Some even said they’re happy for the couple and glad to see them together. Peep some of the reactions below.

Instagram user @misskeybabe_ wrote, “I love when ppl happy ❤️” 

instagram user @monithedon wrote, “they look good together 😍” 

While Instagram user @wickedlypretty wrote, “As long as Lala doesn’t have a problem with it. 👏🏽🙂‍↕️ #BlackLoveAlwaysWins” 

Then Instagram user @don_official2025 wrote, “I love that he got him a pretty brown skin girl 🥰” 

Another Instagram user @nomiiiiii_6 wrote, “They look cute and if y’all think otherwise yall are miserable and hate y’all life 😂😂😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @layy_back_jay wrote, “Man if moms and pops ain’t worrying about it then they good.” 

While another Instagram user @angelandkiyan wrote, “My favorite couple are Happy and unbothered by All the hate Love that for them👏👏❤️❤️❤️” 

Then another Instagram user @jewel_chosen1 wrote, “❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥” 

Lastly, Instagram user @its.briii__ wrote, “So cute ❤️❤️” 

Kiyan & Angel Got The Internet Hooked On Their Love

Kiyan Anthony and Angel Bradley are of the newest couples on the block. The duo first popped out together in July, giving major baewatch vibes in a series of TikTok videos. But Angel seemed to be the one to really confirmed that they are an item when she dropped a photo dump of them in different spots with the caption, “Just Us.” Swipe below to see the photos.

RELATED: Boo’d Up! Social Media Reacts To Kiyan Anthony’s TikTok Debut With Angel Bradley (WATCH)

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