‘Live PD’: Inside A&E’s Swift Decision to Cancel the Show, and Whether it Will Ever Return

Brad Pitt is suing Angelina Jolie for secretly selling her shares in the winery they bought as a couple to a Russian oligarch.The 58 year old, whose ex recently said she "feared for her children's safety" during their marriage, asked a court judge to undo the business transaction Angelina made with Stoli Group subsidiary Tenute del Mondo, which Yuri Shefler runs, over the property she and Brad bought back in 2008. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Brad said he invested a great deal of money and time into Chateau Miraval in Correns, in France, throughout the years.

Olivia Bowen has wowed fans once again by showing off her growing baby bump in another envy-inducing outfit. After jetting off to sunny Barcelona for a mystery photoshoot, the 28-year-old showed off her incredible holiday style with a series of posts. On Thursday, the former Love Island star took to her Instagram account to share a picture of herself sporting a figure-hugging pink velvet number which perfectly shows off her baby bump — could Olivia be taking style notes from Rihanna? Fans rushed to fill the comments with praise as one wrote: "You look phenomenal." For all the latest celebrity news – including their style secrets! – sign up to the OK! Daily Newsletter.

Kate Garraway has revealed she feels worried about the social workers making "several journeys" to look after her husband Derek Draper as Storm Eunice rages. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Victoria's Secret has made history by casting a model with Down's Syndrome to star in one of their campaigns for the first time. After making her runway debut at New York Fashion Week in 2020, 25-year-old Sofia Jirau has now been recruited to star in the lingerie brand's new Love Cloud campaign.The Puerto Rican model took to her Instagram earlier in the week to share her excitement about being cast in Victoria's Secret's mew campaign.

Storm Eunice may be causing some drama this week, but we’d argue that Maura Higgins' 40-inch ponytail is causing just that bit more. She first debuted the look in a few Instagram Stories from BFF Molly-Mae Hague’s Pretty Little Thing Fashion Week show, but has now offered a closer look with a, quite frankly, stunning grid post.

Ellen DeGeneres has teased that another member of the Kardashian-Jenner family is pregnant as she grilled matriarch Kris Jenner on her children's plans for the future. Appearing on the show, 66 year old Kris was full of gushing words for her son and daughters as always, when the presenter suddenly turned conversation onto the next round of babies in the family. "Who's going to give you your 12th grandchild do you think?" Ellen, 64, asked, as Kris seemed taken-aback by the question.

This Morning fans have been in for a treat this week on the show as they have got to enjoy five full days of Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary carrying out hosting duties. The duo have been standing in for usual hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield whilst they enjoy their half-term break from the show.

Kanye West has appeared to reveal the tracklist for his forthcoming new album ‘DONDA 2’.The rapper and producer, who is now legally known as Ye, is readying the sequel LP to 2021’s ‘DONDA’ for release on Tuesday (February 22). Future is said to be executively producing the record, while Marilyn Manson has also been working on the album.After announcing overnight that ‘DONDA 2’ will only be available on his Stem Player device, West has now shared what appears to be the tracklist for the record.Song titles include ‘Security’, ‘Life Me Up’, ‘Broken Road’, ‘Sci Fi’, ‘530’ and ‘Closed For Business’ – you can see the handwritten tracklist in the below Instagram post, which West captioned “like we always do at this time” in reference to his 2007 single ‘Good Life’.A post shared by ye (@kanyewest)After confirming that ‘DONDA 2’ wouldn’t be available on the major streaming platforms, West wrote on Instagram that “for the first time in a long time, I feel alive”.He also said that his fans should acquire the Stem Player “to be a part of the revolution”.“I feel that same feeling like when I first moved to New York to make it in music,” he continued. “I ain’t know what was gonna happen but I knew had to move.

died in August last year aged 58 after a battle with lung cancer, was remembered by close friend Bailey in a post on Twitter.Sharing a photo of them both on Wednesday (February 16), Bailey wrote: “Six months since we lost Sean. Miss him everyday.”Six months since we lost Sean.

Calvin Harris, Napalm Death and Jax Jones lead a raft of new acts who have been announced for EXIT Festival 2022.Honey Dijon, Maceo Plex, ZHU, James Arthur and Marky Ramone are also among the 60 new additions to the bash, which is set to take place at the Petrovaradin Fortress in Serbia from July 7-10.They join the previously announced headliners Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, with more headliners expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks. You can view the full line-up so far below.Tickets are on sale now and can purchased here.

Klaritza Rico Set 40 years into the future, series creator Armando Iannucci takes viewers into his reimagined world on the maiden voyage of “Avenue 5.” Although it will take another four decades before anyone can praise Iannucci on his predictions, the hilarious HBO comedy leaves fans wondering if flashy tracksuits, inadequate personnel and cheap billion dollar ships will be a part of everyone’s unforeseen future.Recently, “Avenue 5” stars Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad, Zach Woods, Rebecca Front, Suzy Nakamura, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Lenora Crichlow, Ethan Phillips and Iannucci sat down with Variety’s Michael Schneider in the Variety Streaming Room to breakdown the scientific research they did for the series and dissected the characters of the show.The

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter nearly 18 years and 3,130 episodes, Jimmy Kimmel is taking a breather as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The ABC late night show will shift to guest hosts this summer as Kimmel takes a sabbatical.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said.Kimmel revealed on Thursday night’s episode that this would be his last new show for the summer. He plans to take the next few months to spend more time with his family; he’s already set to return in September to host the 72nd Emmys on Sunday, Sept.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS’ “The Talk” is extending its relationship with the Daytime Emmys even further. “The Talk” hosts Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond are set to host the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will air June 26 at 8 p.m.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSnubs are nothing new when it comes to awards shows. As a matter of fact, they’re part of the game, and many of the most-read stories about any kudocast have to do with who or what didn’t win.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSnubs are nothing new when it comes to awards shows. As a matter of fact, they’re part of the game, and many of the most-read stories about any kudocast have to do with who or what didn’t win.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA few years ago, I began brainstorming names for a list of TV’s MVPs — the stars who had managed to leap from hit show to hit show, without a clunker in the bunch. There weren’t many of them — honestly, the one name that came to mind was Ted Danson, who managed to even make “Becker” a hit.But on the kudos front, I’ve been struck recently by two stars, in particular, who have risen to the ranks of awards catnip — and rightfully so.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter 39 years as Los Angeles NBC-owned KNBC/Channel 4’s lead weathercaster, Fritz Coleman is retiring, the station announced Wednesday. “After a year of planning his retirement, Coleman has decided to spend more time with his family, appreciate his good health, and dedicate more time to his comedy,” the station said in a statement.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJimmy Kimmel will return to host the 72nd Emmy Awards on ABC, the network and Television Academy announced on Tuesday. This marks the third time Kimmel has hosted the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThis will truly be the year of the “Semi-Emmys.” That term was thrown around by Television Academy executives back in 2001, when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, followed by the U.S.

Ellise Shafer editorJason Segel, Eve Lindley and André Benjamin joined the Variety Streaming Room for a Q&A after a screening of the first episode from their new TV series, “Dispatches From Elsewhere.” Moderated by Variety senior editor Michael Schneider, the stars discussed the making of the series, their connection to their characters and what they hope the audience takes away from the show.“Dispatches From Elsewhere” was created by Segel and premiered March 1 on AMC.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has canceled this year’s three post-Emmys Governors Balls and has also announced plans to rethink the Creative Arts Emmys as a series of virtual events.The decision to scrap the trio of Governors Ball dinners (which normally take place after the two Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies, as well as the Primetime Emmys telecast) was made “as a precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of Emmy winners, nominees and guests during the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the org said.The TV Academy released the changes on Monday morning, while chairman/CEO Frank Scherma announced a plan to donate $1 million to the Actors Fund’s COVID-19 relief initiative.“This has

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeViacomCBS is cutting ties with Big Fish Entertainment, the MGM-owned shingle behind A&E’s recently canceled “Live PD.” A&E is not a ViacomCBS network, but ViacomCBS did run shows from Big Fish including VH1’s “Cartel Crew,” “Black Ink Crew,” “Black Ink Crew: Chicago,” “Love & Hip Hop Miami,” “Love & Hip Hop: New York” and “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.” Big Fish had only recently become a producer on the “Love & Hip Hop” franchise.Most recently, Big Fish produced the COVID-19-related special “Club MTV Presents #DanceTogether with D-Nice” for MTV.“We have decided to end our relationship with Big Fish Entertainment and will be producing our shows in house at this time,” a ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHBO Max’s premiere event last month for its new romantic anthology series “Love Life” had all the trappings of a typical Hollywood launch fete: The show’s executive producers, along with star Anna Kendrick, opened the festivities with a few words. After screening two episodes, guests were whisked to the after-party, where DJ Michelle Pesce spun tunes in one room as attendees sipped Manhattans and chatted with fellow guests.But these are stay-at-home coronavirus pandemic times, and the “Love Life” event didn’t take place in person.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBack on Feb. 29, Emmy For Your Consideration season kicked off with a unique panel hosted by Warner Bros.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOK, get out your playbooks and follow along: FX and Hulu are separate Disney-owned entities. FX produces original shows for Hulu under the “FX on Hulu” banner.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA&E has pulled the plug on “Live PD,” following revelations that a camera crew from the show last year filmed the death of a Black man in custody by Austin law enforcement — and that the video had been destroyed.“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD. Going forward, we will determine if there is a clear pathway to tell the stories of both the community and the police officers whose role it is to serve them.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeMTV is holding off on this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards for now, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to postpone the event (rather than do a virtual edition) comes as it would have normally taken place this month.The news also follows word that MTV is currently mulling a plan to air the Video Music Awards in September at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as Variety recently reported.“We’re exploring with government officials, the medical community and key stakeholders on how to safely hold the 2020 VMAs at Barclays Center on August 30th,” an MTV spokesperson told Variety earlier this month.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNetflix’s “Cheer” and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” both earned five nominations for the second annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, while Netflix dominated the tally among all networks.Administered jointly by the Critics Choice Association and the nonfiction producers organization NPACT, the Critics Choice Real TV Awards has also named “Survivor” host and executive producer Jeff Probst as the recipient of its Critics Choice Real TV Impact Award.“Cheer’s” nominations were for categories including unstructured series, sports show, limited documentary series, male star of the year (Jerry Harris), and female star of the year (Monica Aldama).

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeA&E has decided not to run new episodes of “Live PD” this Friday and Saturday, while Paramount Network has delayed the Season 33 launch of “Cops,” the long-running reality series that was scheduled to return on Monday.The decision to hold “Live PD” and “Cops” comes as protests over police brutality continue across the nation following the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers, shining a spotlight on the widespread abuse by law enforcement against African Americans. This weekend A&E will air episodes of “Live Rescue” in its place.

By Michael Schneider

By Michael Schneider