Entertainment Tidbits

Jenna Ortega wants to see more original female-led franchises rather than female-led spinoffs. She told Variety: “I don’t like it when it’s like a spinoff — I don’t want to see like ‘Jamie Bond.’ You know? I want to see another badass.”

Nickelodeon will broadcast Modern Family as part of its Nick At Nite programming. Starting September 9, the series will air daily on the network from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. EDT. It’s also streaming on services like Peacock and Hulu.

Ellen DeGeneres will release her final comedy special, For Your Approval, on Netflix on September 24, addressing her exit from show business after the end of her talk show. This is her return to stand-up after a six-year hiatus.

Valerie Bertinelli joins The Drew Barrymore Show as a lifestyle expert for its fifth season. She is the latest personality to join the show’s Drew Crew and will provide unique tips and takeaways related to her field of interest.

TikTok users are 44% more likely to frequent movie theaters, and 33% cite it as the reason for going. About 47% discover new movies through TikTok. With movies & TV being a top category, TikTok affects marketing strategies.

Rachael Ray’s fans defended her on social media after hateful comments and concerns were raised about her appearance in one of her Instagram cooking videos. Many pointed out that she is probably just aging like everyone else.

David Fincher, known for several successful Netflix projects, will direct a new Western crime thriller titled Bitterroot. He is also rumored to be involved in other projects, including a Squid Game spinoff and a Chinatown prequel.

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