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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Poppa's House Among 2 Cancellations at CBS
Poppa's House is locking its doors for good: CBS has cancelled the Wayans family's sitcom after just one season, TVLine has learned. The series follows 'legendary talk radio host and happily divorced Poppa (Damon Wayans Sr.) [who] has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired,' reads the official description. At home, he finds himself still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.), 'a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.' More from TVLine Matthew Gray Gubler's Einstein, Harriet Dyer's DMV Comedy Ordered at CBS Tom Ellis to Lead FBI/CIA Team-Up Spinoff Ordered at CBS Sam Hanna's NCIS Visit Brought Several NCIS: LA Updates - Including the Latest on Hetty! Essence Atkins (Half & Half), Tetona Jackson (Home Economics) and Geoffrey Owens (The Cosby Show) co-star. Poppa's House Season 1 is averaging shy of 4.1 million viewers (with delayed playback), delivering just 70% retention out of The Neighborhood whereas Bob Hearts Abishola last year enjoyed 94%. It stands as CBS' least-watched scripted program of the 2024-25 TV season. Which Bubble Shows Do You Want Saved? Vote! View List The Eye Network has also cancelled reality competition series The Summit after just one season. The show follows a group of contestants as they attempt to climb a mountain, overcoming treacherous physical obstacles along the way, and navigating a mental and social game as well. The Summit Season 1 averaged just 2.6 million total viewers — barely half of its Survivor lead-in. And out of all entertainment programming that CBS has aired during the 2024-25 season, only Raid the Cage has a smaller audience. This news leaves Queen Latifah's The Equalizer as the only CBS series still awaiting its fate for the 2025-26 TV season. Will you miss and/or ? Sound off in the comments. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Buzz Feed
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Rachel True From "The Craft" Called Out Pay Disparities For Women Of Color In Hollywood, And It's Frustrating
If you're a true '90s fan, you know Rachel True from The Craft and Half Baked. On March 20, she posted a series of X posts regarding pay disparities in Hollywood, and it was really eye-opening. Age, race, and gender pay gaps are widespread across most industries. But as it's known how much money goes into filmmaking, the conversation around how actors are paid, especially when they're not white men, has been a necessary hot topic. Rachel posted, "On my acting gigs I got paid about 1/2 what my anglo peers did, but tell me again about' meritocracy' lol," alongside a gif from the 1996 movie The Craft, which also starred Neve Campbell, Fairuza Balk, and Robin Tunney. Rachel portrayed Rochelle Zimmerman, one of the four teenagers who discover their power as witches. In a follow-up X post, Rachel wrote, "I was # 1 on the call sheet every wk on Half & Half & got paid 1/2 what Anglo peers got paid. Obvs Black Americans are underpaid in lots of fields Cause mericrapocy." Rachel starred in the TV show Half & Half from 2002 - 2006 alongside Essence Atkins, Tela Hopkins, and Valarie Pettiford. UPN When people suggested that perhaps it was because she wasn't a lead character, she responded, "& For those saying I wasn't a lead on the Craft I'm on the poster & you're not. Suck it up." When an X user asked Rachel if things would be different if the movie were made now, she responded, "Before this admin maybe. Social media changed a lot. But now, nope. On the craft the money people told my agents Take it or leave it we have another black girl we can cast. Btw They fucking didnt." Many actors like Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman, and Zoe Saladaña have addressed their concerns over pay disparities for actors who are not white men. In 2023, Taraji P. Henson opened up about the realities of working in Hollywood as a Black woman and the challenges she faced fighting for equal pay. "I'm just tired of working so hard, being gracious at what I do, [and] getting paid a fraction of the cost," she said. "I'm tired of hearing my sisters say the same thing over and over. You get tired." "I hear people go, 'You work a lot.' Well, I have to. The math ain't math-ing. When you start working a lot, you have a team. Big bills come with what we do. We don't do this alone. It's a whole team behind us. They have to get paid." What do you think about Rachel's claims? Let me know your thoughts!
Los Angeles Times
26-02-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Prebiotic Iced Tea Brand Halfday Unveils Brand Refresh, New Flavors and Expanded Southern California Footprint
Halfday, the 'better-for-you,' gut-healthy iced tea brand made with prebiotics, has unveiled all-new packaging across its entire lineup. Alongside the brand refresh, the company is launching a classic Half & Half flavor, with a limited-edition summer release coming soon. With one of its co-founders having spent significant time in Los Angeles growing the brand, Halfday has become a staple in the region's beverage market. Available in over 1,000 grocery stores across L.A. and Southern California – including Erewhon, Gelson's, Bristol Farms, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Ralphs, Pavilions and more – the brand's commitment to delivering refreshing, gut-healthy iced tea has been resonating with Angelenos. Launching alongside a new brand tagline and campaign titled 'Make a Break for It' – a nod to its maverick spirit – the refresh aims to surprise Halfday's loyal customers while captivating a new generation of iced tea drinkers. Halfday's reimagined branding and packaging are designed to stand out in the competitive beverage market while preserving its playful tone and ethos. The new look and feel, which is currently rolling out online and in retailers across Southern California and nationwide, features an updated version of Halfday's logo in a bold, modernized typeface that underscores the brand's evolution. 'From day one, Halfday has been about delivering more than just iced tea. It's about crafting moments of joy and wellness that feel both authentic and refreshing,' said Halfday co-founder Mike Lombardo. 'This rebrand marks a pivotal moment for us, showcasing how far we've come and the bold and innovative future we're building. We're here to redefine iced tea with gut-healthy benefits and significantly less sugar without ever compromising on taste.' Halfday products contain 6g of prebiotic fiber, which boosts gut health, an essential element inspired by co-founder Kayvon Jahanbakhsh's health journey. 'My personal experience with ulcerative colitis was a motivating factor in creating Halfday, and it continues to shape our mission today,' said Jahanbakhsh. 'Our refreshed design is an exciting way to reintroduce Halfday to the beverage aisle. While our look may have evolved, our commitment to delivering a better-for-you take on a beloved classic remains unwavering. This redesign is just the beginning of our vision for Halfday as we grow into the future.' As part of its rebrand, Halfday will introduce its signature GOODDAY Prebiotic Blend in every can (a blend of cassava root fiber, fructan fiber and organic agave inulin) to include more prebiotic sources. 'The decision to introduce our new Prebiotic Blend is in direct response to consumer feedback. By slightly reducing the fiber, we're making Halfday easier to enjoy multiple times a day without compromising quality or taste,' said Lombardo. 'It's all about creating a better-for-you beverage that fits seamlessly into daily routines.'
