MGM+ Orders ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ TV Adaptation From ‘Shameless’ Writer Sherman Payne

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor When Daft Punk launched its fourth and presumably final mission statement, “Random Access Memories,” into the atmosphere 10 long years ago, it was greeted with the kind of genre- and generation-spanning adulation that’s rare in any genre. At the time of its release, the supernova of cool around Daft Punk was so pervasive — and the hits from the album, particularly “Get Lucky,” were so ubiquitous — that it topped album charts all over the world, won four Grammys (including album of the year and best-engineered album) and got a whopping 8.8 score from Pitchfork, a publication that played no small role in the duo’s rise. Yet it was a drastic about-face for the pioneering duo, whose electronic and dance music of the previous 15-odd years had spawned countless influences and whose world-shaking 2006-7 tour basically spawned EDM. Fans expecting another electronic masterpiece instead they got a deliberately retro album that intentionally used the technology and recording techniques of the ‘70s and ‘80s to evoke the pristine, perfectionist grooves of Michael Jackson, Chic, Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac and others — and even unfurled a yacht-rock flag on “Fragments of Time.” It has orchestras, choirs and a battery of top-notch musicians including pioneering funk guitarist Nile Rodgers, virtuoso bassist Nathan East, pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz and powerhouse drummer Omar Hakim. There are guitar solos, tinkling electric pianos, ‘70s funk bass, piledriving drums and even acoustic guitars. Bored with electronics, the duo “wanted to do what we used to do with machines and samplers, but with people,” said the duo’s Thomas Bangalter.

It’s time to dust off your wigs and put on your highest heels, because RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is back with a new season! A group of beloved drag queens from previous seasons are ready to battle it out for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, and fans can rejoice as the wait is finally over.Can’t wait for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8? Neither can we! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season, including who’s in the cast and when and where you can catch the premiere. When Does RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 Premiere?RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 premiered on May 12, 2023 with not one, but two episodes.

A model turned to dealing drugs when work 'dried up' during the Covid pandemic, a court heard.

Paul Heckingbottom says that Sheffield United had to work with Manchester City youngster James McAtee on the defensive side of his game to complement the talent he has at his disposal in the final third.

Kimberly Perry is having quite a moment. The pregnant singer stepped out on Thursday for the 2023 ACM Awards as she begins a new journey as a solo artist and mother-to-be. «The last couple years have been super transformative for me,» she shared with ET's Rachel Smith.

Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade is treating her Instagram followers to a glimpse of her luxurious engagement party last week.

The “Stranger Things” cast will be sitting this one out this year.

It was all love at “The Family Stallone” premiere.

It’s a hosting switcheroo on “Jeopardy!”

As we continued to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, we’re taking a look at some of the sweetest Chopra-Jonas family moments that have warmed our hearts. Ever since Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcomed their baby girl Malti Marie in January 2022, the couple have shared some special family memories on social media, including many celebrations in honour of Chopra’s Indian heritage.

Rumours that Taylor Swift is dating The 1975 frontman Matty Healy are going into overdrive after the pair were spotted together having a romantic dinner together in New York City.

Jamie Lee Curtis is here for a haunting.

. Like, evidence of Jay-Z's genetic contribution to this child is nowhere to be seen. In a fan-captured video from the opening night of in Stockholm, Sweden, Blue Ivy is seen standing with her dad as they watch Queen Bey perform. Text accompanying the clip read, “Manager Ivy was there to make sure everything was running smooth,” which is cute, because Blue Ivy is 11-years-old.

. In the photos, Rihanna, who is currently , rocks straight black hair and choppy bangs as she destroys someone's office in her Flocked Logo Bralette, Savage X Boxers, and a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto heels.  “It’s giving…call HR!!” she captioned her .Though her look would definitely earn her write-up were she a regular office-going drone (Rihanna with a 9-to-5? I literally cannot imagine.), her look is on the tame side compared to the maternity fashion we've come to expect from the 35-year-old. The baby boy's moniker has been a mystery until now. By Just RiRi hit the town with A$AP Rocky in a bump-baring fur crop top, which she paired with a leather miniskirt and a floor-skimming fur coat.

Anyone who is Scottish, or has spent any time in the country, will know that our language is just as deep as it is colourful.

Daisy Ridley will eventually return to the “Star Wars” universe as Rey for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy‘s “Star Wars: New Jedi Order” films, but until then, the actress needs to fill her calendar with other roles. And Ridley has some good ones on the way, including “Magpie,” which she recently finished shooting.

Michael J. Fox fall in love with Tracy Pollan. In, the actor's Apple TV+ documentary, Fox recalls how he first met his now-wife of three decades and when he knew she was the one for him.Their first meeting came at the height of Fox's career, when was a hit and was still going strong.

Earlier this week Taylor Swift fans sent an untitled non-fiction book to the top of the online pre-order charts, despite there being no firm evidence that the book (as they suspected) was a memoir penned by the singer. It has now been confirmed that the book is, in fact, an oral history of K-pop group BTS.

Catherine Hardwicke is nothing if not eclectic in choosing what she directs. On the heels of “Mafia Mamma,” which came and went from theaters quickly in April, here comes “Prisoner’s Daughter,” Hardwicke’s film from TIFF last September.

Michael J. Fox has been happy and in love for more than three decades. In an interview with ET's Rachel Smith, the 61-year-old actor opens up about the secret to his marriage with Tracy Pollan, which he calls «the best 35 years of my life.»«We give each other space to make mistakes.

Trying to keep up with this week’s new music? Every Friday, we collect new albums available on streaming services on one page.

In the room where it happens! Sarah Ferguson was over the moon that she was able to join the royal family at King Charles III’s celebratory Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7.

Proud to be from Dutton! While Yellowstone’s off-camera drama has continued to make headlines, star Lainey Wilson has addressed the show’s future.

Proud mama! Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat performer but being a mother is her favorite role to date.

Finding love on and off screen. Charlie Heaton and Natalia Dyer have settled into their own routine when they aren’t filming Netflix’s Stranger Things.

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Wall Street Journal report that she is in talks to become Twitter’s new chief executive officer. “It has been an absolute honor to be part of Comcast NBCUniversal and lead the most incredible team,” she said in a statement. “We’ve transformed our company and the entire industry—and I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and grateful to my colleagues and mentors, especially Brian Roberts, Mike Cavanagh and the entire NBCU leadership team.”Since joining NBCU in 2011, Yaccarino’s team has generated more than $100 billion in ad sales, expanded the company’s reach globablly, helped launch Peacock, and made massive investments in data and technology capabilities.

Three new DC animated projects have been acquired by Prime Video including the film Merry Little Batman ordered with a spinoff series, Bat-Family, and a two-season order for Batman: Caped Crusader, from executive producers Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves.

saving ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ from HBO’s chopping block in March, Prime Video has announced that it will be adding the family-friendly movie ‘Merry Little Batman’ as well as the series spinoff ‘Bat-Family’ to its library. Both projects come from Warner Bros.

EXCLUSIVE: Harvardwood on Wednesday announced Madi Stine, Anthony Zonfrelli and Warner James Wood as the winners of their 17th Writers Competition, also naming Wood as their Most Staffable TV Writer for 2023. Stine and Zonfrelli tied for first place in the Feature category, with their respective projects Emery & Ellsworth Make A Picture and Short Time, with Wood’s F**kboi topping TV.

Kevin Wilson has officially been named Head of Theatrical Distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM as the parent company combines labels into one theatrical distribution group.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Emperor of Ocean Park,” the best-selling novel by Stephen L. Carter, is being adapted into a TV series at MGM+. MGM+ (formerly Epix) has ordered 10 episodes of the show. The order brings the book’s long road to the screen to near completion. It was originally optioned back in 2001 ahead of the book publishing. Multiple attempts have since been made to adapt the book into a film and later a television series, though none of those projects have moved forward until now. “Emperor of Ocean Park is much more than a murder mystery,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “While it is an engrossing whodunit in its own right, it also explores important themes of middle-and-upper-class Black identity, making it an outstanding addition to MGM+’s slate of engaging and thought-provoking original series.”

MGM+ is moving forward with its series adaptation of suspense thriller Emperor of Ocean Park.

EXCLUSIVE: In a nod to the current renaissance of the late 1990s “tuner” street car culture, Warner Bros. Discovery’s MotorTrend TV has given a green light to new original series Super Street Garage.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Jensen Ackles, Danneel Ackles, and their production company Chaos Machine are entering a first-look TV deal at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively. The Ackles and Chaos Machine were previously under a first-look deal at Warner Bros. Television. It was reported in October 2022 that they had extended the WBTV deal for another two years, but they have now exited that deal for Amazon. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the Ackles and WBTV parted ways on good terms and any projects Chaos Machine had in development with their now former studio home remain in the works. The WBTV deal was solely a producing deal, while the Amazon deal covers both acting and producing.

New Line and Warner Bros’ Evil Dead Rise freaked out $2.5M last night from previews that began at 7PM at 3,000 locations.