Netflix renews Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan for a second season.
Meghan Markle’s Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, has been renewed for a second season. Markle confirmed the news on social media, announcing that filming has already been completed, with the new season set to premiere in the fall. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics and online audiences, the series remains popular, currently ranking No. 7 on Netflix’s Top 10 chart. The first season featured eight half-hour episodes directed by Michael Steed and included celebrity guests such as Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi, and Meghan’s former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer. Executively Produced by Meghan and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions in collaboration with The Intellectual Property Corporation, the show offers an intimate look into Meghan’s Southern California home, where she shares lifestyle tips on cooking, gardening, and entertaining. Described as an “inspiring” series, With Love, Meghan provides practical advice in an elegant yet relatable setting.
‘WITH LOVE, MEGHAN’ has been renewed for season 2 at Netflix. pic.twitter.com/3nolRYLdgZ
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Paapa Essiedu to be cast as Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series.
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series is reportedly considering Paapa Essiedu for the role of Severus Snape. While no deal has been finalized, Essiedu is the latest actor linked to the highly anticipated project. Variety previously reported that Mark Rylance was being considered for Albus Dumbledore. Snape is one of J.K. Rowling’s most explicitly described characters, portrayed in the books as pale-skinned with greasy black hair and a hooked nose. His appearance is referenced multiple times, including in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If Essiedu accepts the role, it would mark his return to HBO after his Emmy-nominated performance in I May Destroy You. He is also known for Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project, and The Miniaturist. HBO responded to casting speculation, stating that details will only be confirmed once finalized. The series is currently in pre-production.
Paapa Essiedu has now been cast as Severus Snape in the ‘HARRY POTTER’ series.
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Davido to feature in King Charles III’s Commonwealth Music Playlist.
Nigerian music star Davido has been featured in King Charles III’s special Commonwealth Music playlist, set for release on Monday, March 11, as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations. Titled The King’s Music Room, the playlist includes songs from Commonwealth artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Raye, and Davido. Curated in collaboration with Apple Music, the selection reflects songs that bring King Charles III joy and nostalgia. As Head of the Commonwealth, he described the playlist as the “soundtrack of his life,” emphasizing how deeply music has influenced him. “Music has meant a great deal to me throughout my life,” he shared, calling the playlist an innovative way to mark Commonwealth Day. This recognition comes ahead of Davido’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, 5ive, further solidifying his global influence in the music industry.
🚨Davido is set to be featured on King Charles III's Commonwealth Music playlist, in collaboration with Apple Music. pic.twitter.com/UtsBKuN0A3
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New Netflix Peaky Blinders movie set to be released in the theatres.
The Immortal Man, the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie, is set for a theatrical release, creator Steven Knight has confirmed. Following six successful seasons from 2013 to 2022, the historical crime drama, starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, will return as a feature-length film set during World War II. Directed by Tom Harper and written by Knight, the film marks the next chapter in the Peaky Blinders saga. In a recent interview with The Playlist, Knight revealed that the movie boasts some of Britain’s finest acting talent and described early cuts as “mind-blowingly good.” He also called it a “fitting end to the first chapter” while hinting at more Peaky Blinders stories in the future. Despite Netflix’s general reluctance to release films in theatres, The Immortal Man is receiving special treatment, similar to other select projects, likely to position it for major awards consideration.
The ‘PEAKY BLINDERS’ movie will be getting a theatrical release.
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Causes of Gene Hackman and his wife’s deaths revealed after a week.
Academy Award-winning actor, Gene Hackman likely died about a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, according to New Mexico’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Heather Jarrell. Hackman, 95, passed away from cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s as a contributing factor, while Arakawa, 65, died on February 11 from hantavirus, a rare virus transmitted by mice. The couple was found dead on February 26 after maintenance workers were unable to access their Santa Fe property. Authorities ruled out foul play and carbon monoxide poisoning, with the New Mexico Gas Company confirming no major leaks in the home. Data from Hackman’s pacemaker suggests he likely died around February 18. Arakawa was discovered on the bathroom floor with thyroid medication nearby, though it was reportedly taken as prescribed. Both deaths were classified as natural causes, including heart disease and infections. Hackman’s passing marks the loss of a legendary actor known for his iconic Hollywood career.
A medical examiner says that Gene Hackman died of cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s named as a factor as well.
His wife Betsy Arakawa died about a week before from hantavirus, a potentially fatal virus transmitted by mice
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