One of the creators of Will Trent is headed to Apple TV for a new half-hour comedy about complicated lives and fresh starts. Liz Heldens, co-creator of the popular Ramón Rodríguez mystery series, will executive produce and showrun the series with Matt Ward (Madam Secretary). It’s the latest comedy from the streamer that brought you The Studio, and it’s set to begin production later this year.

Elizabeth Banks will star in the new, currently untitled series. She’ll play a newly-divorced mother hoping to enter her life’s second act. But if she thought her divorce was messy, she doesn’t realize the quagmire she’s about to get stuck in. Her elderly father has retired to a seniors’ community, but maintains an extremely active social life; so much so that she has to coordinate his “sex dates.” That puts her into a strange alliance with the perpetually single son of her dad’s girlfriend. While Apple TV may be best known for cerebral sci-fi dramas like Pluribus and Severance, the streamer has been expanding its comedy slate in recent years; anchored by colossal sports hit Ted Lasso, Apple TV’s recent comedy hits include Platonic, Shrinking, and last year’s awards sensation The Studio.

What Can Elizabeth Banks Be Seen in Recently?

Last year, Banks took on a rare dramatic role in the medical drama A Mistake and starred in the black comedy Skincare, which she also executive-produced. She also starred with Jessica Biel in the Prime Video thriller miniseries The Better Sister. On the (extremely) small screen, she can currently be seen in the Peacock sci-fi rom-com series The Miniature Wife, as a woman whose troubled marriage gets even more complicated when her scientist husband’s invention reduces her to the size of an action figure. Later this year, she’ll play herself in the David Wain comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and will star alongside John C. Reilly in the science fiction thriller DreamQuil. She can also be seen as the host of the ABC game show Press Your Luck.

In addition to starring, Banks will also executive produce the series with Max Handelman and Krissy Wall via Brownstone Productions. Jonathan Krisel (English Teacher) will direct the pilot and executive-produce, as well. Quinn Haberman will executive produce alongside Heldens for Selfish Mermaid, and Jason Winer and Jon Radler will executive produce for Small Dog Picture Company. It is a production of 20th Television.

A new Apple TV comedy series starring Elizabeth Banks is in development; no release date has yet been announced. Meanwhile, Liz Heldens’ smash-hit ABC series Will Trent is streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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January 3, 2023

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Howard Deutch, Eric Dean Seaton, Holly Dale, Lea Thompson, Patricia Cardoso, Sheree Folkson, Bille Woodruff, Erika Christensen, Gail Mancuso, Geary McLeod, Jason Ensler, Mark Tonderai, Paul McGuigan

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Inda Craig-Galván, Henry ‘Hank’ Jones, Karine Rosenthal, Adam Toltzis, Antoine Perry

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Roomies, Sexyy Red is making it clear she’s moving on her own terms—and not everybody’s opinions are invited. After folks had plenty to say about her latest look, she popped back out like she had something to prove… or maybe just remind everybody who she is.

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Sexyy Red Doubles Down On Criticized Braid Look

On Wednesday (April 22), the rapper shared a new clip of herself riding in the backseat of a car, rocking a red dress with white polka dots while vibing out to ‘If You Want It.’ What really had people talking again, though, was her fresh-faced look paired with red lemonade braids—the same style that had critics sounding off in an earlier clip. But instead of switching it up, she leaned all the way in, captioning the video, “MRS. DO AND SAY WTF I WANT TO CAUSE AIN’T NOBODY GONE TELL ME WTF TO DO OR BMA WHEN I KNOW IM DA BADDEST BTHC INA WHOLE WIDE WORLD FYM BTHC.”

Sexyy Red Wasn’t Playing In Those Comments, Okay

And if that wasn’t enough, she seemingly clapped back directly at the comments, going toe-to-toe with critics in her replies. In screenshots circulating online, she wrote things like, “U think yo man gaf how ugly my braids is… no he’s cracked,” and “Now I really love em since y’all hate em so much… come on hate more SC,” before adding, “Miss rock my hair how I want too cause can’t nobody tell me shatttt about me !!” Whew—looks like she’s standing ten toes down on her look, regardless of what anybody has to say.

Comment Section Said “Y’all Doing Too Much Again”

Chile, the Roommates wasted no time flooding TSR’s Instagram to sound off in the comments. And, the opinions were all over the place. Some folks kept it real simple, saying her hair looked just fine and even pointed out that plenty of people rocked that same style back in the day. Meanwhile, others came through with the jokes, saying Sexyy clearly isn’t losing sleep over what “broke” people think about her look.

One Instagram user @jesseniaa.___ said, “Yall really hate when people are confident 😂 …Ain’t nothing wrong with her hair.“

This Instagram user @astoldbyleaah commented, “This how they used to look in 2006. 🤷🏿‍♀️”

And, Instagram user @duchess_slays_lace shared, “I thought she was going for the old school look“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @therealshadsister added, “She so st Louis I love her😂”

While Instagram user @golden.girl.guiana said, “Idk it fits her aesthetic, they look cute asf“

Finally, Instagram user @speakingoflashayyy claimed, “All da money she got , yall think she give af about yall opinion?😂😂”

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An 18-year-old student at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away on Monday, and her final moments on campus unfolded into an emergency that would leave the entire school shaken and searching for answers.

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Student Dies After Shooting In School Cafeteria

Officials say the student died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the school’s cafeteria on Monday afternoon. Parma police confirmed the incident involved a single gunshot. They also claimed that there was no ongoing threat to other students or staff. First responders arrived around 2:10 p.m., and the student was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died.

Students were quickly evacuated to a designated reunification site as safety protocols were put in place. And, the district announced that Valley Forge High School would remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses described confusion and panic as the situation unfolded near dismissal time. One student recalled being hurried out of the building as staff directed students to safety, calling the scene “terrible to see” and “really, really sad.”

Officials Confirm No Threat After School Shooting

Police said the 18-year-old Valley Forge High School student used a firearm belonging to a family member. Additionally, they claim that she had no intention of harming anyone else. At a Wednesday press briefing outside nearby Normandy High School, Parma Heights officials reiterated there was no ongoing threat to students or staff. Meanwhile, Superintendent Scott Hunt said the incident “caused a great deal of fear” throughout the district. Authorities also said the weapon was secured quickly by responding officers, with a school resource officer reaching the cafeteria in “seconds.” It was also revealed that another officer arrived on scene within about a minute and a half.

Investigation Continues Into How Gun Entered School

Investigators are still working to determine how the gun was brought into the school and whether any warning signs were known beforehand. Officials confirmed those questions remain part of the active investigation. Furthermore, police are assessing potential charges related to how the firearm was accessed.

The shooting, which occurred on April 20—the 27th anniversary of the Columbine tragedy—prompted questions about possible symbolic significance. However, police only acknowledged that it was being examined as part of their review. District leaders said safety protocols were followed, and counseling services have been made available to students as schools weigh potential changes to security measures.

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Snoop Dogg is clearing the air after social media users went off about a surprise guest at a recent performance. Earlier this week, the rapper headlined a concert in Colorado and invited a young fan to join him on stage. As the girl showed off her dance moves, a pole dancer was in the background dancing, too. The backlash was swift after videos of the moment went viral on social platforms. In response, Snoop seemed to point his finger at the girl’s parents!

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Snoop Dogg Hypes Young Fan During Colorado Performance

Snoop took his love for 420, an unofficial holiday for pot smokers, on the road! He and Ice Cube teamed up to headline a concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, per 9NEWS. During his set, a young female fan joined him on the stage. It’s unclear how that happened, but the video shows the girl jumping around as Snoop Dogg raps and observes. Near the child, a pole dancer dressed in a thong-based costume was also performing. The dancer is seen twerking, swinging around the pole and climbing it. However, it does not look like she directly interacted with the child or that the child got near the small pole stage. Additionally, the child does not appear to be looking at the dancer’s performance.

Rapper Addresses Backlash Over Pole Dance Set

As social users weighed in, Hollywood Unlocked covered said reactions on Instagram. Their headline read, “Snoop Dogg Under Fire After Bringing Child On Stage With Exotic Dancers.” In the comment section of that post, he clapped back at the backlash, placing blame on the child’s parents for her presence at the show.

“Under fire [thumbs down emoji], her father let her get on stage [thumbs up emoji] she was dancing all night…I let have a fan have fun her parents were there sorry try again…carry on,” he wrote, adding other emojis.

SWIPE BELOW TO SEE HIS RESPONSE. 

Snoop Was Excited To Perform In Colorado

Ahead of the show, Snoop Dogg spoke 9NEWS about how the state has always “been good” to him, respecting his music since day. His plan for the 4/20 show was to give the audience all of his hits and celebrate the marijuana-themed day. Additionally, he praised the people of Colorado and their welcoming energy.

“This was the first state to make it official, like a referee with a whistle,” said Snoop Dogg reportedly said. “They’ve always been up close and personal, they’ve always been my real fans. Like I’ve never had issues in Colorado no matter where I’ve been. It’s always been a great performance. It’s always been great engagement.”

Also, Snoop called the state an “extension of California,” and said it’s a “West Coast thing.” And he also shared how honored he felt to co-headline with one of his idols, Ice Cube.

“Cube was one of my idols, somebody that I grew up watching, listening to, and building a relationship with once I got in the industry,” Snoop told 9NEWS. “Anytime I can open up or perform with him or be a part of anything musically connected to him, it’s always a blessing. I look at all these opportunities as more foundation to the foundation that comes after us.”

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Streamer PlaqueboyMax has the internet talking after unveiling a new look. The content creator recently shared a selfie on X revealing two fresh dermal piercings on his face and, as expected, social media users quickly chimed in with their thoughts.

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PlaqueboyMax Shows Off New Facial Dermal Piercings

On Wednesday, PlaqueboyMax uploaded photos showcasing his updated look across social media. The images featured a close-up selfie, where users quickly noticed two small, shiny dermal piercings placed under his right eye.

PlaqueboyMax isn’t the first to experiment with facial dermals. Some users speculated that his new look may have been inspired by rapper NBA YoungBoy, who has sported similar piercings. Other artists, including Lil Uzi Vert and Young Thug, have also embraced bold facial jewelry, making PlaqueboyMax one of the latest public figures to tap into the trend.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users wasted no time sharing mixed reactions to PlaqueboyMax’s new piercings.

Instagram user @popeyesskaa wrote, “He wanna say ‘this so tea’ real bad ain’t it”

Another Instagram user @ilovemesomejaz wrote, “What is this rebrand???”

While Instagram user @wtffnique wrote, “Max pls not rn ✌🏾”

Instagram user @quanjusbetalkin wrote, “I cant ride with no dermal as a dude das crazy”

Another Instagram user @1liiant_ wrote, “Leave ts to yb gang”

While Instagram user @yazzmakkaveli wrote, “He just feeestylin ts don’t even suit him”

Instagram user @myyleogf wrote, “placement is so bad omg”

Another Instagram user, @exhibitgoldenchild, wrote, “This generation is a bunch of followers, and I hate it! 🤦🏽‍♀️”

While Instagram user @bregotduhjuice wrote, “Yall calling him a punk but I think he got this from yb 😂”

PlaqueboyMax Previously Sparked Buzz With New Hairstyle

Before debuting his facial piercings, PlaqueboyMax had already sparked conversation online after switching up his hairstyle. The streamer showed off a blown-out look that many described as part of a “rockstar era.”

He kept the reveal simple, posting the new style to X with the caption, “new hair.” The transformation quickly caught attention, setting the stage for his latest appearance change.

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Brooke Hogan is setting the record straight regarding her absence from the recently released Netflix documentary about her father, late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

While Hulk Hogan’s son and ex-wife are prominently featured in the documentary, Brooke Hogan is not present, following her recent statements about her estrangement from her father prior to his death.

In an interview with Page Six, Brooke Hogan explained why she chose not to appear in the Netflix documentary chronicling the life and death of her father, wrestler Hulk Hogan.

“No matter how much people have either dogged my dad or loved my dad, if he calls and says, ‘Hey, there’s an opportunity for you to be on TV,’ everybody’s tune changes real quick,” she told the outlet. “All of a sudden they’re on Team Hogan. I didn’t want to be in the company of people that I’ve seen switch up.”

Her mother Linda Hogan, who she is estranged from, and her younger brother Nick Hogan, are both included in the documentary. The Hogan family’s life was previously documented on the VH1 reality series, “Hogan Knows Best.”

She Recently Shared Her Regret About Removing Herself From Her Father’s Will

Per TMZ, during an appearance on the “Hollywood Raw” podcast, to promote her current stint on the latest season of the HGTV hit competition series, “Rock the Block,” Brooke shared insight into her previous decision to remove herself from Hulk’s will back in 2023, two years before his July 2025 death.

“I regret that decision,” she revealed. “Not because of the money, I’ve never been about the money, but because now I don’t have a seat at the table.”

Brooke also shared that her decision was based on fearing for her safety due to the people her father had in his inner circle, which she previously stated was a reason for their estrangement.

“There were situations that had me so scared,” the mother of two said. “I really took myself off the will because I was actually scared for myself, my family, my safety. There’s not enough money in the world that would matter with what I felt I was facing.”

Hogan Spoke About Taking A Break From Her Father In The Years Before His Death

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly on April 13, Brooke opened up about how Hulk’s inner circle led her to decide to distance herself from her father two years before his death.

“He said, ‘You go this way, I go that way,’” she told the outlet. “That hurt. I could see what was happening with him with the people around him. I could also see his potential and see how life could be. And he just wasn’t there. I was pregnant with my twins. I was newly married. I just had to take a break.”

Brooke continued, adding: “I don’t know if we would have ever reconnected, even if he were alive, because of the mindset he was in. He would have had to have a change of mindset and a change of company. I don’t know if he was there. I don’t know if he was willing to do that.”

The Former Reality Star Also Skipped Hulk Hogan’s Funeral

In a lengthy Instagram post, Brooke explained her decision not to attend her father’s funeral, noting that Hulk “hated the morbidity of funerals,” and she was sure he did not want one.

“My Dearest Daddy, You were my everything, and I will always be your girl,” her message read. “I am PROUD to be your daughter—for all the love, light, and goodness you brought into this world. Thank you for choosing me in this lifetime, and for loving me so deeply.”

“Our bond is eternal. That truth brings me comfort and hope, even in your absence. I love you more than all the stars in the sky, 4LifeAfterLife. Forever yours, Brooke,” she added.

She also shared that she appreciated the events and celebrations organized to honor him, but she chose to do so privately. 

Brooke Hogan Released Music About Her Late Father Earlier This Year

On March 31, Brooke released a new song called “Wanna Go Back,” which captures the loss of losing her father. 

A clip of the song’s mournful lyrics was posted on Instagram.

“I don’t wanna go back, ’cause you were my world, and I was your girl,” she sings. “Daddy, you lying there made a fool out of me…what you did to me.”

Blueface shared clips of his daughter, Journey a.k.a. Pinkface, having a meltdown in a mall, and social media users are up in arms.

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Blueface Shares Clips Of Journey, A.K.A. Pinkface, Having Meltdown In A Mall

On Wednesday, April 22, Blueface took to his Instagram Story to share a few clips of himself, Journey, and Javaughn in the mall. Then, in one clip, he showed himself and Journey in a sneaker store. As the clip rolled, Journey appeared agitated and ripped the tags off a pair of Crocs as she pulled them off the wall.

Furthermore, the following clips showed Journey pushing sneakers off the wall, yelling at Blueface to “go away,” and running out of the store after throwing socks on the ground.

Peep the clip below.

Social Media Users Are Up In Arms As The Rapper Reacts

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, up in arms.

To note, Blueface also returned to the ‘net to share his thoughts on the public’s reaction to Journey’s behavior.

Before Blueface Shared Clips Of Journey, A.K.A. Pinkface, Having A Meltdown In A Mall, She Made Headlines With A Comment About “All His Kids”

Before Blueface shared clips of Journey, a.k.a. Pinkface, having a meltdown, she made headlines with a comment about his kids. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, Blueface was streaming while in the car with Journey and Javaughn. At one point, Journey seemingly asked him if something off-screen was his son and his daughter.

Ultimately, she said to him that he has “too many kids.”

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