Gabrielle Union and X-Files writer/producer Frank Spotnitz are reteaming to develop a new series for NBC.
The duo, which worked together on ABC's short-lived Night Stalker during the 2005-2006 TV season, is developing a procedural for the Peacock, according to Variety. Spontitz will write the show and Union, best known for her role in Bring It On, will star as a detective who must ...
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Most All-Star games are dullsville — did anyone watch last night's Pro Bowl? — but the NBA does its best to keep interesting. The annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game is often an amusing spectacle leading up to the big game. This year's eclectic collection of singers, actors and WNBA players should keep that tradition going. Ne-Yo? Taylor Hicks? Ando from Heroes?Alyssa Milano and Gabrielle Union will coach the two teams. Access Hollywood co-anchor Tony Potts, who was MVP of last year's game, will be on the floor for Milano's squad.Here are the two teams, which will face off Friday (Feb. 15, 7 pm/ET, ESPN) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans:New Orleans Team: Ne-Yo (Grammy-winning singer) Zach Gilford (Friday Night Lights) Taylor Hicks (2006 American Idol winner) Seth Gilliam (The Wire) James Lafferty (One Tree Hill) Master P (rapper and Dancing With the Stars alum) Ruth Riley (WNBA All-Star, San Antonio S...
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The lashing rain didn't keep host Jennifer Garner from the I Have a Dream Foundation Los Angeles' Dreamkeeper Awards and Gospel Brunch Sunday at the Sunset Strip House of Blues. The awards, given to Grey's Anatomy's Sara Ramirez, CSI: NY's Hill Harper and businessman James Berk, honored those who share the foundation's vision of a strong commitment to foster the academic development of youth all over the United States.Garner emphasized the importance of mentorship programs for children, crediting a short list of mentors who inspired her toward her goals. "That's part of the reason why I believe in this so much. I'm definitely a product of my mentors," said Garner. "I had a school librarian, Annis McCann, who really believed in me, and my ballet teacher, Nina Denton, mentored me. I had great parents, and I had an older sister who was and is somebody I look up to. And in college, I had people who just took that extra time with me. And you know, I wasn't the straight-A, good kid. I did...
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Turns out Gabrielle Union spoke too soon when she told TVGuide.com that the writers' strike nixed her chances of joining Ugly Betty. Multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that the Bring It On actress has just closed a deal to play Wilhelmina's younger sister.As I scooped in Ask Ausiello last month, the character — Dominique — is described as a relentless party animal who has a skeleton rattling around in her closet. Incidentally, the role was initially supposed to be recurring, but due to the you-know-what, Union's only booked for one episode. Speaking of the you-know-what, click here to watch my latest adventure stalking Amy Sherman-Palladino on the picket line.
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Nearly every industry professional points out that the strike not only affects the writers, but everyone in entertainment. That notion struck Gabrielle Union squarely. Attending the two-year anniversary party for Tao in Las Vegas, Union told TV Guide, "We were trying to work out a little part [for me in] Ugly Betty, and then the strike came!" If she gets the chance, Union will play "Wilhelmina's younger sister, who's crazy! Hopefully we'll be able to work it out soon, and squeeze her in somewhere!" — Reporting by Stefanie Szlamkowicz
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