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'Sistas' Season 10 introduces cast exits, new characters, and a new trailer, continuing the story of Black women navigating love and career challenges amid dramatic events, with new episodes airing weekly on BET starting January 7.
BET has renewed Tyler Perry's 'Sistas' for a tenth season, which will premiere on January 7, 2024, with new episodes weekly. The series follows a group of single Black women navigating love, careers, and friendships in Atlanta, and is currently a top-rated scripted cable series among Black viewers. A spinoff, 'Divorced Sistas,' has also been announced, focusing on women dealing with divorce and relationships.
Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis agreed to a $2 million side bet on their upcoming Netflix exhibition boxing match, which led to a physical altercation during a press conference, though they were quickly separated. The event also featured a heated exchange and playful taunts between the two fighters.
Netflix has renewed its live-action series 'Bet,' based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui, for a second season featuring 10 episodes. The show, set in a boarding school for the elite where gambling rules social hierarchy, follows student Yumeko's quest for revenge and her impact on the school's status quo. The first season was a hit, ranking in the global Top 10 for English-speaking shows.
Derrick Henry, who narrowly missed 2,000 rushing yards last season, has a bet with Dan Patrick that if he reaches 2,000 yards this season, he will get a role in an Adam Sandler movie, as Sandler is Henry's favorite actor. Henry has previously rushed for over 2,000 yards and would make history if he does it again.
Kevin Fredericks, known as KevOnStage, is a comedian, actor, and producer dedicated to making people laugh across various platforms. With a strong social media presence and nearly two million Instagram followers, he has transitioned from stand-up comedy to mainstream Hollywood with his BET+ sitcom 'Churchy,' which has been renewed for a second season. Fredericks aims to provide a consistent source of laughter, drawing from his personal experiences and faith, while also creating opportunities for fellow Black artists. He continues to expand his reach with upcoming projects, including a dynamic comedy tour.
The 1991 cult comedy "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" is being remade with a Black cast, but critics question the need for a remake and the cultural relevance of the story for Black characters. The new film, directed by "Insecure" star Wade Allain-Marcus, features a talented cast but fails to justify its existence, mainly recreating the original's catchphrases and scenes without addressing plotlines that would affect its Black characters differently. The remake also raises questions about the strategy of BET+ and its efforts to attract more Black audiences.
Drake won a $1.115 million bet on the Super Bowl, pocketing $2.3 million when the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious. Instead of keeping the winnings, he plans to give it away during his concert in St. Louis. This surprising turn of events has sparked speculation about the infamous "Drake curse" potentially turning around in 2024.
Amazon's "Invincible" second season premieres on March 14th, Hulu sets March 28th launch for "We Were the Lucky Ones," BET+ developing a dramedy inspired by Ludacris' life, new cast members join HBO's "The White Lotus" for its third season, and Netflix greenlights adaptations of two Harlan Coben novels.
Tyler Perry expressed disappointment with the way Paramount Global handled the bidding process for the potential majority stake sale of its BET business. Perry, along with other moguls, had expressed interest in acquiring the stake but felt disrespected by the process. He stated that he would not reconsider if BET was put up for sale again. Despite this, Perry still maintains a minority stake in the BET+ streaming service and continues to work with Paramount. The potential sale would have given Paramount more cash to focus on its main streaming service, Paramount+.
Warren Buffett lost a bet on a college football game and paid up by shipping a decades-old $5 bill to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth using FedEx. Buffett has budgeted another $5 for betting on football next year.
Warren Buffett lost a $5 bet on a college football game to Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and paid up by shipping a decades-old $5 bill using FedEx. Buffett has set aside another $5 for betting on football next year.
Marlboro maker, Philip Morris International, is reportedly hitting the reset button on its $2 billion bet on medicine, as the company faces challenges in gaining regulatory approval for its smoke-free products. The company had invested heavily in developing inhalable drugs and devices, but is now shifting its focus to other areas such as nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products.
Paramount Global has decided not to sell the majority stake of BET Networks, notifying bidders including Tyler Perry, Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Byron Allen of its decision. The company determined that maintaining a heavy stake in BET creates more value for Paramount than any of the proposals. BET, originally started by Robert and Sheila Johnson in 1980, has seen a decline in subscribers and revenue over the past decade. The network's acquisition could have included the cable channel VH1 and the streaming service BET+. BET has taken a new approach in recent years, focusing on more family-oriented shows and events like the BET Awards.
Neuroscientist Christof Koch made a bet in 1998 that science would solve the mystery of consciousness by 2023. However, as the deadline arrives, neither of the prevailing theories on consciousness has provided a definitive explanation. One theory suggests consciousness arises from the complexity of the cerebral cortex, while another proposes it emerges through the distribution of information across the brain. Despite not winning the bet, Koch remains dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of consciousness and is already considering a new wager with philosopher David Chalmers.