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'Loot' Season 3 to premiere Oct. 13 on Apple TV+
1 of 3 | Maya Rudolph will return to star in "Loot" Season 3. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ announced Tuesday that it's bringing back Loot for a third season in October. The comedy series, starring Maya Rudolph, is slated to premiere the first two episodes of Season 3 on Oct. 15, with subsequent episodes to be released every Wednesday through Dec. 10. Rudolph was nominated for the 2024 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Molly Wells, a woman who examines her life after landing an $87 billion divorce settlement from her now ex-husband, tech billionaire John Novak, played by Adam Scott. In Season 3, the show keeps up with Wells and her group of associates as they run her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Cast members Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Joel Kim Booster will also return. Guest stars include Scott, plus Zane Phillips, Henry Winkler, X Mayo and Stephanie Styles. The first two seasons of Loot are available to stream on Apple TV+.
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‘The Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54 from accidental drowning in Costa Rica
'The Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. Warner was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming near Cocles after allegedly being caught by a high current on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between 2 and 2:30 p.m. local time. Costa Rican National Police told The Post that Warner was pulled from the water by people in the area and taken to shore, where the Costa Rica Red Cross tried to revive him but were unsuccessful in their efforts. His body was taken to the morgue at San Joaquin de Flores for an autopsy. The cause of death is listed as asphyxiation by 'submersion.' The Post has reached out to Warner's rep for comment. Warner played Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, on the NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992. In 2021, Warner exclusively spoke to The Post about the legacy of 'The Cosby Show' following Cosby's sex assault conviction that was later overturned. 'I can understand why some people can't watch the show and enjoy it because of everything that's going on now,' Warner told The Post. 'But I think … there's a generation of young people who have pursued higher education or have started loving families because of the influence of that show.' 'So it's kind of like, you can't discount its impact on television culture and American culture,' he added. Warner was born in Jersey City, N.J., Aug. 18, 1970. He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. His career began as a child performer, and he attended the Professional Children's School in New York City. Warner auditioned for the role of Theo on the last day of the show's nationwide search and was selected by Cosby, per Variety. He starred alongside Cosby, Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable, Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable, Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1986, the same year he hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live.' After 'The Cosby Show,' Warner starred in the UPN sitcom 'Malcolm & Eddie' alongside Eddie Griffin from 1996 to 2000, followed by the BET sitcom 'Reed Between the Lines' from 2011 to 2015. Warner's other notable acting credits included 'Here and Now,' 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' 'Jeremiah,' 'Listen Up,' 'Community,' 'Sons of Anarchy,' 'American Horror Story: Freak Show,' 'American Crime Story,' 'Suits' and '9-1-1.' From 2018 to 2023, Warner played Dr. AJ Austin on 'The Resident.' He also directed an episode of the Fox medical show. Warner was also the voice of the Producer character on 'The Magic School Bus.' Most recently, Warner appeared in three episodes of Fox's 'Alert: Missing Persons Unit' that aired earlier this year. Outside of acting, Warner won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his song 'Jesus Children' with Robert Glasper featuring Lalah Hathaway in 2015. In January, he started the podcast 'Not All Hood' with Weusi Baraka and Candace Kelley that 'takes a provocative look at the vastly different lived experiences and identities of blacks in America.' Warner dated Michelle Thomas, who played his girlfriend on 'The Cosby Show.' Thomas died in 1998 of a desmoplastic tumor at 30. He was also in relationships with actresses Karen Malina White from 2000 to 2007 and Regina King from 2011 to 2013. Warner is survived by his wife and daughter, whom he chose to keep private. Originally published as 'The Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54 from accidental drowning in Costa Rica
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Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein return for series four of Ted Lasso
Emmy award-winning actors Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein will return for season four of the hit comedy Ted Lasso, as production is officially under way in Kansas City, it has been announced. The Apple TV+ series follows an american football coach, Ted Lasso, played by We're The Millers star Jason Sudeikis, as he tries to manage a British football 'soccer' team, AFC Richmond. Advertisement In series three, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) stepped up as assistant coach, alongside coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), while Ted (Sudeikis) dealt with personal issues back home. Ted Lasso stars (left to right) Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and Brendan Hunt (Ian West/PA) The fourth installment will see Ted return to Richmond to coach a second division women's football team. Along with Sudeikis, Game Of Thrones star Waddingham will return to reprise her role as the owner of AFC Richmond, Rebecca Welton, along with Wild Child actress Juno Temple who plays Keeley Jones. Goldstein will also return to the series along with Hunt and Jeremy Swift and a number of newcomers including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack and Faye Marsey. Advertisement Rex Hayes will also join season four along with Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely, who is stepping in as Ted's son, 'Henry'. Sudeikis executive produces alongside a number of others including Goldstein, who also serves as a writer. Brett Goldstein plays assistant coach Roy Kent in the series (Doug Peters/PA) Ted Lasso has received 61 Emmy nominations in total and won 13, with Sudeikis picking up the lead actor in a comedy series gong in 2021 and 2022. The series was developed by Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Joe Kelly and Brendan Hunt, and is based on the pre-existing format and characters from NBC Sports. Advertisement
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How Did Malcolm-Jamal Warner Die? 'Bill Cosby Show' Star Dies from Accidental Drowning Aged 54 While on Costa Rica Vacation with Family
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show", has died at the age of 54, according to reports. A source confirmed Warner's death to PEOPLE, saying that he was on a family vacation in Costa Rica when he tragically drowned while swimming. Costa Rican National Police said that Warner drowned near Cocles Beach in the Limon province. Authorities said he was pulled under by a strong current and his body was found near Cocles, a beach in the Limon province, on Sunday afternoon. Police said that the official cause of death was asphyxia. Police have launched an investigation as details into Warner's tragic death continue to emerge. Star in His Own Right Malcolm-Jamal Warner X Although the exact details of the incident are still unclear, experts point out that certain beaches in Costa Rica can be extremely hazardous depending on the water conditions. Warner played Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's character Cliff Huxtable, on the NBC sitcom, which aired from 1984 to 1992. Warner starred in all eight seasons of the show, gaining widespread recognition and becoming a familiar face in households across the country. In 2021, Warner gave an exclusive interview to The New York Post discussing the impact and legacy of "The Cosby Show" in the aftermath of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, which was eventually overturned. "I can understand why some people can't watch the show and enjoy it because of everything that's going on now," Warner told the outlet. "But I a generation of young people who have pursued higher education or have started loving families because of the influence of that show." "So it's kind of like, you can't discount its impact on television culture and American culture," he added. A Star Is Gone Malcolm-Jamal Warner on the poster of Bill Cosby Show X Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Warner was named after civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. He began his career as a child actor and attended The Professional Children's School in New York City. Warner landed the role of Theo Huxtable on the final day of a nationwide casting search, with Bill Cosby personally selecting him, according to Variety. He starred alongside Cosby as Cliff Huxtable, Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable, Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra, Lisa Bonet as Denise, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa, and Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy. In 1986, Warner received an Emmy Award nomination and also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live that same year. Warner was still a teenager when he took on the role of Theo, but his performance was widely praised and earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 1986 Primetime Emmy Awards. He is survived by his wife and a young daughter, born in 2017. Although he occasionally offered glimpses into his family life on social media, Warner made a conscious decision to keep their names and identities out of the public eye. His character Theo was inspired by Cosby's real-life son, Ennis Cosby, and Warner portrayed him with nuance and emotional depth. In the series, Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia after facing academic challenges during his first year at New York University—an important storyline that resonated with many viewers. Outside of The Cosby Show , Warner went on to build a successful and varied career across both comedic and dramatic roles.
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Josh Johnson joins 'The Daily Show' hosting rotation
Comedy Central announced comedian Josh Johnson is joining the hosting rotation of "The Daily Show" and will host his first episode on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Comedy Central July 21 (UPI) -- Comedy Central announced Josh Johnson will join The Daily Show's News Team hosting rotation. Johnson, who joined The Daily Show as a writer in 2017 and officially joined the News Team in 2024, will make his debut at the iconic desk on Tuesday. Johnson joins a hosting rotation that also includes Ronny Chieng, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic with Troy Iwata and Grace Kuhlenschmidt. Jon Stewart hosts the Monday edition of the show. Johnson's guest on Tuesday will be writer Rob Franklin, promoting his novel Great Black Hope. Johnson's stand-up comedy has proven popular on social media, with more than 6.5 million followers across platforms. He has been nominated for an Emmy Award and previously served as a writer and performer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
