Michael Strahan gets fans talking with candid snapshot of his twins

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterChanning Tatum is taking “Step Up” on the road.Tatum’s production company Free Association is launching a new division called FA Live, which will focus on creating, producing and distributing live entertainment. The first project will be a high-concept dance show inspired by “Step Up,” the hit dance franchise that spawned five feature films and a TV series.Similar to the interconnected style of movies, reality TV and live entertainment that Tatum and crew built around “Magic Mike,” FA Live will seek to extend big and small stories and experiences through their in-person events.Tatum and Reid Carolin, who recently co-directed the surprise box office winner “Dog,” will serve as chief creative officers.

Zack Sharf Sam Elliott railed against Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” during his visit to Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast (via Insider). Campion’s drama is nominated for 12 Oscars, more than any film this year. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as a sadistic rancher who makes life hell for his new sister-in-law and her son in 1925 Montana.

Karen Bliss For the first time since 2019, the Juno Awards will return as an in-person event in May, with Montreal’s Charlotte Cardin and globally known Canucks Justin Bieber and the Weeknd emerging as the leading contenders in nominations announced Tuesday.Cardin fronts the pack of nominees with six nominations, while Bieber and the Weeknd follow with five apiece. Shawn Mendes, Pressa and Jessia each have four.The Junos will be held outdoors for the first time, with the 51st ceremony being held May 15 at Budweiser Stage in Toronto.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRishi Malhotra has been tapped to lead Luminary as the subscription audio platform’s new CEO. In his new role, Malhotra, the founder and former CEO of the Indian online music streaming service JioSaavn, will reposition the company around a few key areas of content, bolstering Luminary’s sports, music and comedy programming.Malhotra replaces Simon Sutton, the former HBO president who joined the company two and a half years ago.

Anderson Cooper is a doting dad to two young sons, and made the sweetest revelation about his oldest, Wyatt, during a recent appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan.MORE: Anderson Cooper reveals son Wyatt's adorable nickname for baby brotherDuring a chat with his good friend Kelly Ripa, the journalist opened up about Wyatt's adorable relationship with the star's daughter Lola.He said: "Lola came with Kelly. My son is so deeply in love with Lola Consuelos, it's like the love that burns a thousand sons.

Robin Roberts has penned a heartfelt message on social media following the news of her partner Amber Laign's cancer diagnosis.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health newsThe Good Morning America star runs a second account on Instagram that is typically a fun page filled with pictures of her rescue dog Lukas, but the latest post emotionally asked for reassurance via her four-legged friend.The 61-year-old shared a picture of Lukas in their conservatory at their home in Connecticut, and wrote: "My role as a squirrel watcher has shifted to emotional support caregiver.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares rare glimpse inside her and Amber Laign's country home"Duties include but not limited to - on the continuous look out, super snuggler, kisses- must give many kisses, sharing my favorite toys, staring intently into Amber’s eyes (This seems to be my best gift), and reassuring Robin @robinrobertsgma all will be OK and mama is in great hands…I mean paws."MORE: Robin Roberts shares emotional message as partner Amber starts her chemoMORE: Robin Roberts reveals partner Amber's heartbreaking cancer diagnosisFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "We are sending all the positive thoughts and prayers that your mamas give us on a daily basis," while another wrote: "Dogs love is the best energy." A third added: "Sending all my love."A post shared by Lil Man LuKas (@lil_man_lukas)Robin Roberts penned an emotional message on social media during Amber's cancer battleRobin announced on Thursday that Amber had told her that she was ready for the news of her cancer battle to be made public, and so as a result, she was sharing it.MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe and warm as she shares new update from her

Manori Ravindran International EditorCanada’s Incendo and Los Angeles-based Nicely Entertainment have struck a development and production partnership beginning with the scripted limited series, “The Christmas Checklist.”The four-episode series will be available in the marketplace for the 2022 holiday season.Written by Lisa Hepner (“A Christmas Wish in Hudson,” “Christmas Lovers Anonymous”), “The Christmas Checklist” is a holiday-themed limited TV series targeted for release in December 2022. Incendo and Nicely Entertainment will develop and produce the series with Incendo responsible for distribution in English and French Canada, and Nicely Entertainment overseeing the U.S.

Some justice is finally being served.

Kylie Minogue is a global icon with over 2.3 million followers on Instagram, and on Tuesday the singer had an important message for them.READ: How to talk to your children about the Ukraine/Russia conflictThe star took to her social media feeds to share a message from UNICEF which read: "The children of Ukraine need peace, NOW." In her caption, she added: "The children of Ukraine have now joined the many, many children around the world affected by the cruelty of war. They desperately need our help @unicef, link in bio." She also shared the same message on her Instagram Stories.WATCH: Kylie Minogue blows fans away with hallway in London homeHer fans were quick to applaud her for sharing the message and sent her many supportive comments.WOW: Kylie Minogue looks phenomenal in edgy mini dress at Versace fashion showSEE: Kylie Minogue looks like a Greek goddess in jaw-dropping mini-dressOne read: "Thank you for speaking out Kylie.

NYC Office Of Media & Entertainment Takes Oversight Of City Press Credentialing, Formerly Managed By NYPD

Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Fallon have teamed up to write a bilingual children’s book. The singer and actress and the late-night talk show host announced that on October 11 this year, they would launch Con Pollo: A Bilingual Playtime Adventure.“I’m so excited to launch my first children’s book, and it’s even more special to collaborate with Jimmy!” Lopez says in a statement to People.

Blake Lively and Leighton Meester’s characters on Gossip Girl were best friends, but they had a complicated relationship. Jealousy was a big problem for the ladies’ fictional characters, Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. Pair that with endless supplies of money and a fabulous life on the Upper East Side, and things often got heated between the two on the show.

A powerful moment took place on the Feb. 28 episode of Jeopardy!, when host Ken Jennings spoke with the current champion, Christine Whelchel. “If you watched last week, you might notice that Christine looks a little bit different today. Tell us about your look,” said Jennings. Christine, looking sharp with pink-rimmed glasses and a cute polka-dot top, said that she decided she “didn’t need to hide behind the wig anymore, and normalize what cancer recovery looks like.”

If this first look is any indication, expect Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall, and Amy Schumer to bring the glitz and beauty along with the funny when they host the upcoming Academy Awards. The trio of Oscar hosts was spotted for the first time on Monday (Feb. 28) in Los Angeles, as they headed to rehearsals for the Mar. 27 extravaganza. Wanda, 57, dressed appropriately for the late Southern California winter, rocking a white pantsuit with a protective facemask. She accessorized the look with a bit of bling on her fingers, ears, and neck.

18 years after 13 Going on 30, Jennifer Garner, 49, and Mark Ruffalo, 54, are back together on the big screen. The pair star in the new time-traveling film The Adam Project on Netflix, where they play a married couple opposite Ryan Reynolds and Zoe Saldana. The whole cast attended the New York premiere on February 28 and Jen and Mark gushed about finally reuniting long after their days as Jenna and Matt in their beloved rom-com.

Nearly 100 WGA East-represented newsroom staffers have gone on strike against the Gizmodo Media Group’s digital news sites – Gizmodo, Jezebel, The Root, Lifehacker, Kotaku and Jalopnik. Picket lines went up outside the parent company’s offices in New York City on Tuesday morning in what organizers are calling “the first digital media shop to go on an open-ended strike for a fair contract.”

After last summer’s official close of the anime mega-merger of Crunchyroll and Funimation, Sony Pictures Entertainment has unified the offerings into a single service.

Rachel Dratch, Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Julianne Hough, Suzy Nakamura, Julie White and Vanessa Williams will star in the just-announced Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive this spring.

EXCLUSIVE: NEO Studios U.S., the production arm of sports media group Eleven, has set its leadership team and unveiled its inaugural development slate.

On this week’s episode of the Scene 2 Seen Podcast, Darius Scott aka Dixson chats with us about songwriting, his favorite soundtracks, and working with Beyonce. Dixson is a musician, singer, and songwriter, who co-wrote the Beyonce song BE ALIVE, which is featured on the soundtrack Reinaldo Marcus Green film King Richard.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Winer (The Big Leap) has been tapped to direct Disney+’s upcoming The Santa Clause limited series starring Tim Allen. The Modern Family alum will also executive produce through his Small Dog Production Co. the series, which comes from Last Man Standing creator Jack Burditt.

EXCLUSIVE: Calling this a “critical Juncture in our Academy history,” Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Dawn Hudson and president David Rubin joined me for a 30-minute conversation Monday night in their first media interview since changes were announced last week, trying to clarify and explain what is actually going on with the Oscar telecast.

Michael Strahan was not really feeling Chris Harrison‘s public apology on Good Morning America!

Michael Strahan wasn't impressed by Chris Harrison's apology. After the co-anchor's interview with the host aired on Thursday, Strahan revealed how he felt about their chat.«His apology is his apology, but it felt like I got nothing more than a surface response on any of this,» Strahan told his co-hosts. «Obviously, he's a man who wants to clearly stay on the show, but only time will tell if there is any meaning behind his words.»Harrison has faced criticism for comments he made during a Feb.

Chris Harrison‘s apology isn’t reading as sincere to everyone.

Sharing his perspective. Michael Strahan sat down with The Bachelor host and executive producer Chris Harrison during the Thursday, March 4, episode of Good Morning America.

Michael Strahan doesn’t seem too convinced by Chris Harrison’s apology for defending a Bachelor contestant’s racist behavior. “It felt like I got nothing more than a surface response on any of this,” Michael admitted, after his interview with Chris about the situation aired on Good Morning America. “Obviously, he’s a man who clearly wants to stay on this show, but only time will tell if there’s any meaning behind his words.”

Michael Strahan recently shared a photo of himself as a teenager on social media – and it received quite the reaction!The Good Morning America star posted a picture of himself on Instagram as a young teen alongside a young girl, Tiffany, and wrote alongside it: "This photo really ages me… Am I that old? How many of you have photos like this?? Tbt."MORE: Michael Strahan suffers painful mishap - detailsMany of his followers agreed that he does indeed look younger now, than he did then.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentAmid brewing controversy, “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison is set to have his moment in the hot seat with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America.”The interview was pre-taped on Wednesday, Variety has learned, and is set to air on Thursday morning.In a cross-synergistic interview (both “The Bachelor” and “GMA” are major ABC properties), Harrison will discuss the racist scandal that caused him to step aside from the ABC dating show franchise that he has hosted since its debut in 2002.In a preview clip, Harrison admits that his defense of current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell was a mistake.“It was a mistake,” Harrison says. “I made a mistake.

Michael Strahan! The Good Morning America star has suffered an unfortunate mishap – just weeks after recovering from coronavirus.Michael took to Instagram to share details of the incident, which occurred as he spent time with his youngest children, twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia.MORE: Michael Strahan's NY home is bigger than we thought – take a look inside WATCH: GMA's Michael Strahan talks coronvirus battleThe TV star shared a video showing the trio attempting a TikTok dance together. At the end of the fun clip, Michael can be seen reaching down to clutch his leg, and he revealed in his caption: "First attempt: caught a cramp in the hamstring at the end.

Michael Strahan is well on the road to recovery following his coronavirus battle, which saw him isolate at his New York home for several weeks.MORE: Good Morning America's hosts' homes are another level: Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, moreThe Good Morning America star is now making up for lost time with his children, and has been sharing some fun videos of them together on social media.Most recently, the doting dad took to Instagram to share a video of himself dancing in his huge open-plan living room with his twin daughters Sophia and Isabella. VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan recalls terrifying experience with COVIDThe father-of-four was seen dancing with the teenagers in footage that was originally posted on TikTok, and gave a glimpse

Chris, while Robin “would be an excellent choice to bring some gravitas and seriousness.”Amid the ongoing backlash to the racism scandal, Chris has been “iced out” of talks at ABC as they discuss who should replace the long-time host.Speaking exclusively to The Sun, a “Bachelor” insider admitted that Michael is being considered as the replacement for Chris, with sources claiming that the “Good Morning America” host is “the right mix of news and show business” to deal with the role of overseeing the ABC series.OK! originally broke the news of Michael’s potential new gig, but the insider explained there are issues that would need to be ironed out for him to land the role full time.The Sun understands ABC executives want to make sure that they

Michael Strahan is grateful for his HBCU experience. ET's Kevin Frazier caught up with the co-host in honor of Black History Month, and he had nothing but praise for his alma mater, Texas Southern University, where he played football before graduating in 1993 and beginning his pro career.«Texas Southern, it gave me the life I have now.

Michael Strahan is such a proud dad, and shared a fun video over the weekend featuring two of his number one fans – his 16-year-old twins Isabella and Sophia.MORE: GMA's Michael Strahan has important message to fans following covid battleThe Good Morning America star took to Instagram to post footage of his daughters modelling pieces from his fashion collection, M by Michael Strahan, during a shopping trip in Florida.The twins were seen promoting their dad's suits, including trousers and jackets, trying on the oversized clothes – which they pulled off! VIDEO: GMA's Michael Strahan's twins model their dad's fashion line In the caption, the former footballer wrote: "@isabella.strahan and @sophialstrahan with the greatest commercial.

Michael Strahan has been keeping a low profile while recovering from coronavirus, but made sure to pay tribute to his four favourite people over the weekend.MORE: Good Morning America's hosts' homes are another level: Amy Robach, Robin Roberts, moreThe Good Morning America shared a sweet message dedicated to his children on Sunday to mark Valentine's Day, posting a collage of pictures of him with each of his kids.Michael took to Instagram to share the photos, alongside the caption: "Happy Valentine's Day to my 4 forever Valentines.