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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS Delivers 2 More Shocking Show Cancellations, Reveals 1 Spinoff Will Not Be Moving Forward
CBS has delivered another shocking blow to the TV lineup amid the ongoing list of the network's cancellations and show renewals. On Tuesday, April 22, it was announced that Poppas's House has been canceled. The show, starring Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr., only lasted for one season. Damon Sr., 64, spoke out in a post shared on Instagram after the news was made public. 'Creating poppas house was such a beautiful journey,' he penned in a lengthy caption. 'My heart is full as I say thank you to every single person who made Poppa's House such a meaningful experience. To the incredible cast you brought so much heart, soul, and joy to every scene. It was an absolute honor to share the screen with you and create something special together. To the writers, producers, directors, and the entire crew you were the heartbeat of this show. Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and for showing up every day with love and commitment. You made the set feel like home.' 'A very special thank you to my son, Damon Jr. working beside you has been one of the greatest joys of my life,' he continued. 'And to my incredible family, siblings, children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews, who showed up as writers, guest stars, and creative forces you made this journey even more meaningful. It's such a blessing to have so much love on one set and to be able to create and laugh with family and friends.' He concluded the post by saying, 'Though Poppa's House is coming to a close, I'm walking away with deep gratitude, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. This show gave me more than I could've ever imagined,' adding, 'To everyone who watched, supported, and believed in us thank you. Your love means everything. On to the next chapter, with nothing but love in my heart.' Poppas's House was not the only show to get the axe in the latest batch of cancellation announcements. It was also reported that the network will not move forward with the reality competition series The Summit, canceling the show after just one season. Additionally, the untitled spinoff of The Neighborhood about characters Malcolm and Marty will not be moving forward at the network, per TVLine. The second half of The Neighborhood season 7 finale was reportedly supposed to serve as the backdoor pilot for the spinoff, which is now defunct. However, another spinoff of The Neighborhood titled Crutch was previously greenlit. The show is set to star Tracy Morgan and is still moving forward. 'Crutch will be navigating the ups and downs of having his kids and grandkids back under one roof, and you know if I am doing this, there will be plenty of laughs along the way. I am so happy to be able to do this with my brother Cedric the Entertainer, [series creator] Owen Smith, and the rest of the amazing crew we have put together,' Tracy said in a previous statement. 'Get ready for your new favorite show!' CBS previously announced that The Neighborhood would be ending with season 8, which is expected to air during the 2025-2026 broadcast season. Season 7 is currently airing on TV.
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
CBS cancels 'Poppa's House' after one season despite full-season order
CBS has officially canceled the comedy series Poppa's House after just one season. Starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., the multi-camera sitcom will not return for a second season, making it the only freshman scripted series on CBS to be canceled for the 2025–2026 lineup. Despite earning a full-season order in November 2024, including five additional episodes, Poppa's House fell short in ratings compared to other CBS comedy hits like Ghosts, The Neighborhood, and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage—all of which were renewed. The cancellation comes after CBS weighed its remaining comedy slots against pilots including DMV, Zarna, and a planted spinoff of The Neighborhood. Ultimately, DMV secured the series order, ending the run for Poppa's House despite its star power and solid performance. Produced by CBS Studios, the series featured Damon Wayans as 'Poppa,' a veteran radio host navigating changing times at work with a new female co-host, while also struggling with parenting his adult son, played by Damon Wayans Jr. The cast also included Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson. The show blended family comedy with workplace humor and generational clashes. While CBS had asked the production to reduce costs to improve renewal odds, the budget—driven by its A-list talent—likely played a role in the final decision. With the cancellation, Poppa's House joins other CBS dramas like FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, and S.W.A.T., all of which are not returning. The only CBS scripted series still awaiting a renewal decision is The Equalizer, which remains on the bubble for now.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Equalizer' & ‘Poppa's House' Remain On The Bubble In Another Tough Year For CBS Renewals
The Season 2 renewal of Watson today left two CBS scripted series on the bubble, veteran drama The Equalizer and freshman comedy Poppa's House. The good news is that conversations on both are continuing; the bad news is that both are looking at an already packed 2025-26 CBS slate with little room left. And while their ratings have been OK, the numbers are in a range of CBS shows that already have been canceled as the network is facing tough cancellation decisions for a second year in a row as its scripted lineup has been performing. In the case of Poppa's House, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., I hear there are ongoing budget talks, and trimming the cost of the sitcom would improve its chances. Still, Poppa's House is being evaluated alongside three pilots — DMV, Zarna and The Neighborhood planted spinoff — for what I hear is likely one comedy slot next season. (CBS already renewed Monday comedy The Neighborhood for an eighth and final season as well as Thursday half-hours Ghosts and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage.) More from Deadline Stephen Colbert Praises Taylor Tomlinson & CBS Execs As 'After Midnight' Comes To An End CBS Starts 2025-26 Promo Campaign, Confirms 'Boston Blue' & 'Sheriff Country' Fall Launches 'Yellowstone' Spinoff Series With Luke Grimes & Spencer Hudnut Eyed By CBS As Deadline reported earlier this month, CBS has ordered backup scripts for both DMV and Zarna. The single-camera DMV, starring Colin From Accounts' Harriet Dyer and SNL alum Tim Meadows, is already in the can and tested well. The multi-cam Zarna, headlined by comedian Zarna Garg, is taping tonight after a good table read. Both are said to be in serious contention, which would make it harder for Poppa's House and The Neighborhood offshoot though all are still in the running. (All except Warner Bros. TV-produced Zarna come from CBS Studios.) The decision may come down to scheduling and budget. Vampire comedy Eternally Yours from Ghosts showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, which recently opened a development room, is on a different track and not expected to compete for a slot with Poppa's House and the three pilots. Like last year, I hear The Equalizer star/executive producer Queen Latifah is negotiating her deal with lead studio Universal Television which has been looking to trim costs on the show. Things are looking good on that front, I hear, and conversations between CBS and Universal TV are ongoing, sources said. People close to the show are hopeful that The Equalizer would get a renewal for what could be a sixth and final season. (If that doesn't happen, the upcoming Season 5 finale could potentially serve as a series finale, I hear.) There has been little talk about The Equalizer planted spinoff so it's unclear whether the mothership could be used to launch the offshoot next season. If that happens, the two shows may have to split the season with a fall and midseason order, respectively, because CBS' drama roster is packed. The network has canceled three dramas so far, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International and S.W.A.T., with Blue Bloods ending after a brief run at the start of the season. But CBS already has two new drama series for fall, Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country and Blue Bloods offshoot Boston Blue, and it also renewed all three of its freshman dramas, Matlock, NCIS: Origins and Watson. As Deadline reported earlier this month, the new FBI spinoff (fka FBI CIA) is eying a straight-to-series order — in part contingent on casting — with a new script commissioned. Add to that an enthusiastic early reaction to drama pilot Einstein, starring Criminal Minds alum Matthew Gray Gubler, which just wrapped production, and the competition for whatever little drama space on the schedule is left will be fierce. Robert and Michelle King's Cupertino script remains an internal favorite but, like Eternally Yours, it is on a different track. And then there is the potential Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes, which has been on a secret corporate track. There is no active ongoing talk but it is conceivable that CBS could announce an early series pickup of one of its pilot/script contenders for the 2026-27 season like the network did with Sheriff Country last May for 2025-26. It would fit into CBS' long-term development strategy. Best of Deadline Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us' Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Everything We Know About Paramount's 'Regretting You' Adaptation So Far
The Independent
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
NAACP Image Awards will honor Kamala Harris and the Wayans Family. Here's how to watch the show
The 56th NAACP Image Awards will celebrate the achievements of trailblazing entertainers, athletes and writers of color, recognizing their impact on culture and beyond. Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored Saturday evening during the ceremony in Pasadena, California, where she will receive the prestigious Chairman's Award. The Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Awards Hall of Fame. Here is what you need to know about the awards show, including how to watch or stream live, entertainer of the year nominees and more details on featured honorees. What time do the NAACP Image Awards start? The Image Awards have a couple of agendas: Paying tribute to Black excellence in entertainment and culture while honoring Altadena residents impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where several awards and performances will be handed out during the livestreamed show. Comedian-actor Deon Cole will host the ceremony, which will be telecast on BET and simulcast on CBS. The show will also be available live on BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, Logo, Comedy Central, Smithsonian. Why is Kamala Harris being honored? Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP 's Chairman's Award. Harris, defeated by Donald Trump in last year's presidential election, was the first woman and the first person of color to serve as vice president. She had previously been a U.S. senator from California and the state's attorney general. In a statement, Harris was called a 'force of change' by Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP's national board of directors. He said the show will celebrate her 'relentless dedication to justice, equality, and the betterment of our society.' Other winners of the Chairman's prize have included former President Barack Obama, the late Rep. John Lewis and the late actor Ruby Dee. Who will be inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame? The Wayans family, whose impact on film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy has shaped Hollywood on and off screen, will be inducted in the NAACP Awards Hall of Fame. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. will each be recognized. Some of the Wayans' credits include the sketch comedy series 'In Living Color,' created by Keenan Ivory Wayans in 1990 and Damon Wayans starred in the 1995 comedy 'Major Payne.' Keenan Ivory Wayans also directed the 2000 slasher spoof 'Scary Movie,' written by Marlon and Shawn Wayans, who also wrote and starred in 'White Chicks' in 2004. Father-son duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. currently co-star in the CBS sitcom 'Poppa's House.' Damon Wayans Jr. has acted in two of the most critically acclaimed comedies in recent years: 'Happy Endings' and 'New Girl.' Kim Wayans, a comedian, actor and director, also received praise for her work in the 2011 drama 'Pariah.' 'Poppa's House' is nominated for an NAACP Award, as are Damon Wayons and Damon Wayons Jr. for their acting on the show. Marlon Wayans' guest appearance on Peacock's 'Bel-Air' is also up for an award. Who's up for entertainer of the year? The top nominees for the coveted entertainer of the year honor includes Kendrick Lamar, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe. Lamar won over the masses for his rap battle with Drake, leading to chart-topping diss tracks including 'Not Like Us," which won him five Grammys. He headlined the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month. Erivo made her presence felt in her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Wicked.' She'll be the host of the upcoming Tony Awards. Sharpe, an NFL Hall of Famer, became an influential voice in media with his podcast 'Club Shay Shay' and 'Nightcap' with Chad Ochocinco Johnson. Hart showed off his comedic talents during 'The Roast of Tom Brady' and starred in 'Lift and Borderlands.' Palmer starred in the buddy comedy 'One of Them Days," which debuted No. 1 at the box office last month. She won an Emmy for her hosting efforts on NBC's 'Password.' What else can you expect? Dave Chappelle will be honored with the president's award for his 'thought-provoking humor,' according to Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. Chappelle will be the first comedian to receive the honor. Past recipients include Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Usher, Rihanna and John Legend. DJ D-Nice will honor music legend the late Quincy Jones, and Grammy winner Ledisi will perform alongside the Adam Blackstone Band.
Associated Press
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
NAACP Image Awards will honor Kamala Harris and the Wayans Family. Here's how to watch the show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 56th NAACP Image Awards will celebrate the achievements of trailblazing entertainers, athletes and writers of color, recognizing their impact on culture and beyond. Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored Saturday evening during the ceremony in Pasadena, California, where she will receive the prestigious Chairman's Award. The Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Awards Hall of Fame. Here is what you need to know about the awards show, including how to watch or stream live, entertainer of the year nominees and more details on featured honorees. What time do the NAACP Image Awards start? The Image Awards have a couple of agendas: Paying tribute to Black excellence in entertainment and culture while honoring Altadena residents impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where several awards and performances will be handed out during the livestreamed show. Comedian-actor Deon Cole will host the ceremony, which will be telecast on BET and simulcast on CBS. The show will also be available live on BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, Logo, Comedy Central, Smithsonian. Why is Kamala Harris being honored? Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP 's Chairman's Award. Harris, defeated by Donald Trump in last year's presidential election, was the first woman and the first person of color to serve as vice president. She had previously been a U.S. senator from California and the state's attorney general. In a statement, Harris was called a 'force of change' by Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP's national board of directors. He said the show will celebrate her 'relentless dedication to justice, equality, and the betterment of our society.' Other winners of the Chairman's prize have included former President Barack Obama, the late Rep. John Lewis and the late actor Ruby Dee. Who will be inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame? The Wayans family, whose impact on film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy has shaped Hollywood on and off screen, will be inducted in the NAACP Awards Hall of Fame. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. will each be recognized. Some of the Wayans' credits include the sketch comedy series 'In Living Color,' created by Keenan Ivory Wayans in 1990 and Damon Wayans starred in the 1995 comedy 'Major Payne.' Keenan Ivory Wayans also directed the 2000 slasher spoof 'Scary Movie,' written by Marlon and Shawn Wayans, who also wrote and starred in 'White Chicks' in 2004. Father-son duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. currently co-star in the CBS sitcom 'Poppa's House.' Damon Wayans Jr. has acted in two of the most critically acclaimed comedies in recent years: 'Happy Endings' and 'New Girl.' Kim Wayans, a comedian, actor and director, also received praise for her work in the 2011 drama 'Pariah.' 'Poppa's House' is nominated for an NAACP Award, as are Damon Wayons and Damon Wayons Jr. for their acting on the show. Marlon Wayans' guest appearance on Peacock's 'Bel-Air' is also up for an award. Who's up for entertainer of the year? The top nominees for the coveted entertainer of the year honor includes Kendrick Lamar, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe. Lamar won over the masses for his rap battle with Drake, leading to chart-topping diss tracks including 'Not Like Us,' which won him five Grammys. He headlined the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month. Erivo made her presence felt in her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Wicked.' She'll be the host of the upcoming Tony Awards. Sharpe, an NFL Hall of Famer, became an influential voice in media with his podcast 'Club Shay Shay' and 'Nightcap' with Chad Ochocinco Johnson. Hart showed off his comedic talents during 'The Roast of Tom Brady' and starred in 'Lift and Borderlands.' Palmer starred in the buddy comedy 'One of Them Days,' which debuted No. 1 at the box office last month. She won an Emmy for her hosting efforts on NBC's 'Password.' What else can you expect? Dave Chappelle will be honored with the president's award for his 'thought-provoking humor,' according to Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. Chappelle will be the first comedian to receive the honor. Past recipients include Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Usher, Rihanna and John Legend.
