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Cherie Johnson will reprise ‘Punky Brewster’ role for upcoming sequel

It looks like there’s another blast from the past on the way and this time it’s coming in the form of a Punky Brewster sequel.

According to Deadline, Cherie Johnson, who played the character of the same name in the original Punky Brewster series (1984-1988), is set to reprise the role in the sequel. The original show’s star, Soleil Moon Frye is also set to return as Punky Brewster. The sequel already has a pilot order at Peacock, NBCU’s upcoming streaming platform set to launch in April 2020.

Deadline reports:

On the multicamera/hybrid continuation of the 80s sitcom about a bright young girl raised by a foster dad, Punky (Frye) is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets a young girl who reminds her a lot of her younger self.

Johnson will once again play Cherie, best friend of Punky (Frye) since they were kids. In fact, they’re more like sisters. To Punky’s kids, she’s Aunt Cherie. Her life-long friendship with Punky inspired her to become a social worker, helping orphaned kids.

Produced by UCP and Universal Television, Punky Brewster is written and executive produced by Steve and Jim Armogida. Frye will also serve as executive producer along with Duclon and Jimmy Fox of Main Event Media, an All3Media America company. Jonathan Judge is directing the pilot.

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I loved watching Punky Brewster as a kid, but the idea of a sequel showing Punky as a struggling single mom sounds like a complete waste of time.

Thoughts?

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Here’s why Kamala Harris wants Twitter to suspend Donald Trump’s account

Kamala Harris wants Donald Trump to be penalized for his latest tweets and she’s calling on the company’s co-founder to take action.

The California Senator called on Twitter CEO and co-founder, Jack Dorsey to “do something about” Trump’s tweet on Tuesday, where he called the impeachment inquiry a “coup.”

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As I learn more and more each day, I am coming to the conclusion that what is taking place is not an impeachment, it is a COUP, intended to take away the Power of the….

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2019

….People, their VOTE, their Freedoms, their Second Amendment, Religion, Military, Border Wall, and their God-given rights as a Citizen of The United States of America!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2019

“As I learn more and more each day, I am coming to the conclusion that what is taking place is not an impeachment, it is a COUP, intended to take away the Power of the People, their VOTE, their Freedoms, their Second Amendment, Religion, Military, Border Wall, and their God-given rights as a Citizen of The United States of America!” he posted.

A coup is defined a “sudden, violent, illegal seizure of government.”

Trump has been on a Twitter rampage ever since news of the impeachment inquiry broke. On Sunday, he suggested that the country would erupt in a civil war if he is impeached.

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“If the Democrats are successful in removing the President from office (which they will never be), it will cause a Civil War like fracture in this Nation from which our Country will never heal,” Trump tweeted, quoting Pastor Robert Jeffress, who made the comment during an appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend.

On Monday, Harris said Trump’s Twitter account should be suspended.

Look let's be honest, @realDonaldTrump's Twitter account should be suspended.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 1, 2019

 

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Jordan Peele inks MAJOR 5-year deal with Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures today announced that the studio has entered into a five-year exclusive production partnership with Monkeypaw Productions, led by producer, director and Oscar-winning writer Jordan Peele.

“It would not have been possible to make Get Out and Us without the endless trust and support we received from Donna Langley and the team at Universal.  Their willingness to take risks and their commitment to original content makes them the perfect collaborative partner for Monkeypaw.  I couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead,” Jordan Peele said in a statement on Tuesday.

Peele’s first two films from Monkeypaw and Universal, which he produced, directed and wrote, 2017’s Get Out and 2019’s Us, became commercial and critical smash hits, with Get Out still holding the record as the highest-grossing movie ever for a feature debut from a writer/director with an original screenplay.

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Get Out earned Peele the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay along with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor (for Daniel Kaluuya).  Peele’s sophomore film Us debuted earlier this year to record-breaking results, including the highest-grossing opening ever for an original horror film; the highest-grossing opening ever for an R-rated film; and the highest-grossing opening for a live-action original since 2009’s Avatar.

“Jordan has established himself as a premier voice and original storyteller with global appeal.  He is leading a new generation of filmmakers that have found a way to tap into the cultural zeitgeist with groundbreaking content that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds,” said Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. “We also share an important goal with Monkeypaw when it comes to increasing representation on-screen in the characters that are portrayed, the stories that are told, and the people who tell them.”

Under the new exclusive deal, Universal is developing Peele’s next two films which he will direct, write, and produce.  Peele and Monkeypaw, headed by President Win Rosenfeld, will also produce original films under their banner, championing filmmakers with a focus on high-level content that transcends genre.  Monkeypaw produced Spike Lee’s feature BlacKkKlansman in 2018,  The film received six Oscar nods, winning Lee his first-ever Academy Award.

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Monkeypaw is currently in production on Candyman, written by Peele and Rosenfeld, and directed by rising filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Little Woods).  Universal Pictures will distribute Candyman globally with the North American release date slated for June 12, 2020.

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Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels expecting first child together

It looks like Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels have been hiding a pretty big secret.

The Love & Hip Hop stars who are set to wed on October 7 revealed they are expecting their first child together on Tuesday.

The pair shared the good news with a photo shoot showing off Mena’s growing baby bump on social media and by the looks of her, she’s well on her way to welcoming a new bundle of joy.

Erica Mena has one son from a previous relationship and this will be baby No.1 for Safaree Samuels.

Erica Mena appeared on Love & Hip Hop NY for years before jumping on to Love & Hip Hp Atlanta.  Samuels joined Love & Hip Hop Hollywood shortly after his split from longtime love, Nicki Minaj. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Erica Mena and boyfriend BUSTED near Atlanta

Fans have watched Erica Mena navigate some pretty toxic relationships over the years, including a drama-filled romance with former Love & Hip Hop costar, Cyn Santana and Bow Wow.

Just last year, she and her former boyfriend, Clifford Dixon were arrested after reportedly arguing so loudly it prompted someone to call the police. While witnesses reported hearing someone get slapped, there was no evidence of physical harm on either person, but witnesses also alleged Dixon kicked in a locked door to get to Mena. He was arrested for criminal trespass because the incident went down at Mena’s home and she was charged with possession of marijuana after cops found weed and THC wax in her kitchen.

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According to reports, Mena and Samuels plan to film their upcoming nuptials for Vh1.

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