Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Everything coming to tv and streaming in May

The Bridgerton empire is back, plus American Idol, scads of Bravo shows and this new Apple hit Acapulco.

May 1:
Acapulco (Apple TV+, Season 2)
Behind the Music (Paramount+, Season 2)

May 2:
Hacks (Max, Season 3)
A Man in Full (Netflix, new drama series)
The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock, new drama series)
Welcome to Wrexham (FX, Season 3; moved from April 18)
Selena + Restaurant (Food Network, new docuseries)

May 3:
The Unxplained: Mysteries of the Universe (History, new docuseries)

May 4:
Love & Marriage: Huntsville (OWN, Season 5)

May 5:
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo, Season 14)
MaryLand (PBS, Season 1 of British drama series)
All-Round Champion (BYUtv, Season 6)

May 6:
OMG Fashun (E!, new competition series)

May 7:
Police 24/7 (The CW, new docuseries; moved from April 30)
Super Rich in Korea (Netflix, new unscripted series)
Outdaughtered (TLC, Season 10)
Doubling Down with the Derricos (TLC, Season 5)
Malory Towers (BYUtv, Season 5)

May 8:
Dark Matter (Apple TV+, new drama series)
Reginald the Vampire (Syfy, Season 2)
Busy This Week (QVC+, new talk-show series)

May 9:
Black Twitter: A People’s History (Hulu, new documentary miniseries)
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Max, new drama series)
Love Undercover (Peacock, new dating competition series)

May 10:
Doctor Who (Disney+, new season)
The Chi (Showtime, Season 6B)

May 11:
Full Court Press (ESPN+, new documentary miniseries)

May 12:
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (AMC, Season 2)

May 13:
After the Flood (BritBox, new drama series)

May 14:
Hostage Rescue (The CW, new docuseries; moved from April 30)

May 15:
Ghost Adventures (Discovery, Season 16)
Botched Bariatrics (TLC, new docuseries)

May 16:
I Can See Your Voice (Fox, Season 4B)
Bridgerton (Netflix, Season 3A)
Outer Range (Prime Video, Season 2)

May 17:
The Big Cigar (Apple TV+, new drama limited series)
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+, Season 9)

May 20:
Weakest Link (NBC, Season 3B)
Race to Survive: New Zealand (USA Network, new competition series)

May 21:
The Outlaws (Prime Video, Season 3)
Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza (Paramount+, new docuseries)

May 22:
Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars (Fox, Season 2)
Trying (Apple TV+, Season 4)

May 23:
Don’t Forget the Lyrics (Fox, Season 3; moved from May 16)
The Kardashians (Hulu, Season 5)
Evil (Paramount+, Season 4; final season)
The Ms. Pat Show (BET+, Season 4)

May 24:
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter (IFC, Season 2)

May 27:
The Great War (History, new documentary miniseries)
Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life (A&E, new docuseries)
Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter (Investigation Discovery, new documentary miniserIes)

May 28:
America’s Got Talent (NBC, Season 19)
Password (NBC, Season 1B)
Beat Shazam (Fox, Season 7)
The Quiz with Balls (Fox, new game show series)

May 29:
MasterChef: Generations (Fox, Season 14)
Forged in Fire (History, Season 11)

May 30:
We Are Lady Parts (Peacock, Season 2)

/> The Bridgerton empire is back, plus American Idol, scads of Bravo shows and this new Apple hit Acapulco. May 1:Acapulco (Apple TV+, Season 2)Behind the Music (Paramount+, Season 2) May 2:Hacks (Max, Season 3)A Man in Full (Netflix, new drama series)The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock, new drama series)Welcome to Wrexham (FX, Season 3; moved from April 18)Selena + Restaurant (Food Network, new docuseries) May 3:The Unxplained: Mysteries of the Universe (...

Anne Heche estate can’t pay bills

Actress Anne Heche's son, Homer Lafoon, says that since her tragic car crash in 2022. the Heche estate has been unable to cover debts left by the troubled woman.

According to records, the estates' assets amount to approximately $110,000, while other inventory is still being appraised. Meanwhile, the estate is facing multiple claims, including three $2 million claims filed by the woman whose rental home and belongings were destroyed in the crash, as well as the couple who owned the home. 

Anne died in a fire crash in Souther California when she is believed to be having a psycholic break and crashed into multiple cars before ultimately crashing into a home at a high rate of speed. The car was engulfed in flames and Anne died shortly after getting to the hospital.

"Based on the anticipated value of the combined Inventories and Appraisals and the filed creditor claims," the report states, "the Estate is insolvent."

Laffoon also notes in the report that sales for Heche's memoir, Call Me Anne, which was released posthumously in January 2023, "are not strong" and less than $25,000 total income is expected from the book. An estate sale is being planned for her personal property. 

So tragic all around.

/> Actress Anne Heche's son, Homer Lafoon, says that since her tragic car crash in 2022. the Heche estate has been unable to cover debts left by the troubled woman. According to records, the estates' assets amount to approximately $110,000, while other inventory is still being appraised. Meanwhile, the estate is facing multiple claims, including three $2 million claims filed by the woman whose rental home and belongings were destroyed in the crash, as well as the couple who owned the home.  ...

Caitlin Clark ‘to sign $28million deal with Nike

It was just a matter of time and it certainly wont be the last time. Caitlyn Clark, the basketball sensation who just signed her first contract with the WNBA, has signed a lucrative deal with Nike to make her very rich.

The athlete, who has turned women's basketball into the hotest sport of the spring, is about to get compensated in a way no female before her has.

On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal and The Athletic reported a pending eight-year, $28million contract, including a signature shoe. The deal would give Clark the richest sponsorship contract for a women's basketball player.

The Athletic and WSJ cited unnamed sources familiar with the negotiations between Nike and the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, who recently became the first overall pick of the WNBA Draft.

GO CAITLIN!

/> It was just a matter of time and it certainly wont be the last time. Caitlyn Clark, the basketball sensation who just signed her first contract with the WNBA, has signed a lucrative deal with Nike to make her very rich. The athlete, who has turned women's basketball into the hotest sport of the spring, is about to get compensated in a way no female before her has. On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal and The Athletic reported a pending eight-year, $28million contract, including a signatu...

Blair Witch cast asking for retro payment

Actors Joshua Leonard Michael Williams and Rei Hance (formerly known as Heather Donahue) were the three stars of The Blair Witch Project who not only acted, but improvised most of the dialect in the found footage horror film.

At the time the three acted in the movie they had a budget... and I am not kidding about this... of $60,000! That left almost nothing for actor wages. But then the film grossed an insane $248m and the actors never saw dime one of that win fall.

Now they asking for a retro payment for their work in the 1999 film.

The letter, published on Leonard’s Facebook page, called for “retroactive and future residual payments” for the three actors for their work in the 1999 film, “equivalent to the sum that would’ve been allotted through [actors’ union] Sag-Aftra”, and say they did not have “proper union or legal representation when the film was made”.

“Our film has now been rebooted twice, both times were a disappointment,” the open letter reads. “As the insiders who created the Blair Witch … we’re your single greatest, yet thus-far unutilized secret-weapon!”

“I’m so proud of our little punk-rock movie,” Leonard wrote. “But at this point, it’s 25 years of disrespect from the folks who’ve pocketed the lion’s share … of the profits from our work, and that feels both icky and classless.”

/> Actors Joshua Leonard Michael Williams and Rei Hance (formerly known as Heather Donahue) were the three stars of The Blair Witch Project who not only acted, but improvised most of the dialect in the found footage horror film. At the time the three acted in the movie they had a budget... and I am not kidding about this... of $60,000! That left almost nothing for actor wages. But then the film grossed an insane $248m and the actors never saw dime one of that win fall. Now they asking for ...

Colin Kaepernick selling Tribeca condo

Colin Kaepernick is unloading the Tribeca home he's had since 2016 for a cool $3,450,000.

The modern condo is devoid of any color, but has clean black and white lines that a modern purist would love.

One York Street is an intimate boutique condominium, where residents enjoy a full-time doorman, on-site resident manager, fully-automated private parking garage, 28’ outdoor heated swimming pool, 2,200-square-foot sundeck, and a state-of-the-art gym. Perfectly situated at the corner of Tribeca and SoHo, this building is conveniently located to world-class shops, restaurants and transportation.

Asking: $3,450,000 2 beds, 2 bath, 1,800 sq ft pool and concierge

/> Colin Kaepernick is unloading the Tribeca home he's had since 2016 for a cool $3,450,000. The modern condo is devoid of any color, but has clean black and white lines that a modern purist would love. One York Street is an intimate boutique condominium, where residents enjoy a full-time doorman, on-site resident manager, fully-automated private parking garage, 28’ outdoor heated swimming pool, 2,200-square-foot sundeck, and a state-of-the-art gym. Perfectly situated at the corner of Tr...

Ashanti And Nelly engaged and expecting!

These names may be a blast from the past, but Ashanti and Nelly are all about their future after announcing two major life moves.

The singers spoke to Essense magazine exclusively to announce their engagement and to share that they are expecting their first child together.

“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she says. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”

This is Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s fifth. He has a daughter, Chanelle, a son, Cornell Jr., and adopted Shawn and Sydney Thomas, the two children of his sister, Jackie Donahue, after she died of leukemia in 2005.

Mazol to both of them!

/> These names may be a blast from the past, but Ashanti and Nelly are all about their future after announcing two major life moves. The singers spoke to Essense magazine exclusively to announce their engagement and to share that they are expecting their first child together. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she says. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who h...

Travis Kelce will host a game show on Amazon!

As the saying goes, you've got to strike while the irons hot. That's why after winning a bunch of Super Bowls, having a mega hit podcast and dating the most famous singer in the world, Travis Kelce is putting his handsome mug on TV.

Trav will host an upcoming game show called “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” Amazon MGM Studios announced last night. 

The new series — a spinoff of the funny quiz show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” — will air its first 20-episode season on Prime Video. 

“Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” will be an updated version of the original game, which debuted on Fox in 2007. In each episode of Kelce’s show, viewers will meet an adult contestant who will use the help of a group of celebrities to answer 11 questions, the press release explained. The questions will come from a variety of elementary-level subjects. 

Travis said he's excited about the move. “I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with ‘Are you Smarter than a Celebrity,’” the three-time Super Bowl winner said. “The original show is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone’s favorite celebrities to the screen, will definitely be entertaining. I’m just happy to be on the hosting side of the equation here and excited to see how these famous faces keep up.”

/> As the saying goes, you've got to strike while the irons hot. That's why after winning a bunch of Super Bowls, having a mega hit podcast and dating the most famous singer in the world, Travis Kelce is putting his handsome mug on TV. Trav will host an upcoming game show called “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” Amazon MGM Studios announced last night.  The new series — a spinoff of the funny quiz show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” — will air its first 20-episode season ...

Check out the celebs that hit Coachella this weekend

The 2024 Coachella season kicked off in the desert of Palm Springs California. And if there's one things celebs love, its being seen at music festivals.

Taylor Swift and Travis were there, Alix Earl, tiktok stars to movie stars.

So grab your fringe and prepare to cringe, because the looks are cray.

/> The 2024 Coachella season kicked off in the desert of Palm Springs California. And if there's one things celebs love, its being seen at music festivals. Taylor Swift and Travis were there, Alix Earl, tiktok stars to movie stars. So grab your fringe and prepare to cringe, because the looks are cray. ...

Michael Jordan picks up $17m mansion in Florida

Michael Jordan has a pretty substantial real estate portfolio and most of it is in Florida. The man loves the sunshine state. Now he's picked up another place there for a cool $17,000,000.

Jupiter Florida is one of the most coveted towns in all of Florida. Tiger Woods and Celine Dion are just two of its famous residents.

From the listing:
A 9,100 sq ft home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy resort-style living with a luxurious pool and a summer kitchen. Nestled on nearly 400 acres and home to a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Bears Club offers exclusivity with only 61 estate homes. This property boasts 5 bd, 6 bath, 4 car garage, guest house, club room, and an exquisite great room kitchen. Discover the epitome of elegance and convenience, with top-notch amenities, including restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, and easy land and sea travel, all within reach.

Sold for $17,000,000 5 bed, 6 bath, 9,100 SF pool and gym

/> Michael Jordan has a pretty substantial real estate portfolio and most of it is in Florida. The man loves the sunshine state. Now he's picked up another place there for a cool $17,000,000. Jupiter Florida is one of the most coveted towns in all of Florida. Tiger Woods and Celine Dion are just two of its famous residents. From the listing: A 9,100 sq ft home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Enjoy resort-style living with a luxurious pool and a summer kitchen. Nestled on nearly 400 a...

Scary Movie franchise is back!

If you've never seen the original Scary Movie by the Wayans brothers you simply MUST. It's hysterical. The follow up films were less funny, but still worth wasting a Saturday afternoon binging.

Scary Movie was released on July 7, 2000, and served as a parody to hit horror films at the time, including I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream.

The film starred Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Reginal Hall and Kurt Fuller - in addition to Marlon and Shawn. 

Scary Movie became a huge worldwide hit, with over $278 million at the box office.

The new take on the famous franchise was revealed by Paramount at CinemaCon on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

No further details were given.

/> If you've never seen the original Scary Movie by the Wayans brothers you simply MUST. It's hysterical. The follow up films were less funny, but still worth wasting a Saturday afternoon binging. Scary Movie was released on July 7, 2000, and served as a parody to hit horror films at the time, including I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream. The film starred Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Reginal Hall and Kurt Fuller - in addition to Marlon and Shawn.&...

‘Monopoly’ and ‘Blair Witch’ in movie news

First, the expected. I always new that Blair Witch would rear its head again. The movie, titled 'The Blair Witch Project', was made on a shoe string budget of $60,000! You read that right. And it made $240m. So yea, they'll try that again.

But for those who remember the 1999 classic might recall the terrible sequels that followed. But Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson referred to the film a “new vision for Blair Witch that will reintroduce this horror classic for a new generation.”

The team behind the new film made Paranormal Activity and The Purge, so hopefully they'll do right by it. No details on plot were given.

Now to the absurd. Thanks to the success of the Barbie movie, Lionsgate and Hasbro have entered a deal to make Monopoly into a movie. Monopoly.

There were no details of what such a thing will look like and I'm not all that certain they even have an idea. But expect a dog, a shoe and a hat to go on an adventure in Atlantic City. That's my guess.

/> First, the expected. I always new that Blair Witch would rear its head again. The movie, titled 'The Blair Witch Project', was made on a shoe string budget of $60,000! You read that right. And it made $240m. So yea, they'll try that again. But for those who remember the 1999 classic might recall the terrible sequels that followed. But Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson referred to the film a “new vision for Blair Witch that will reintroduce this horror classic f...

Superman Comic book sells for record breaking $$

The comic book that started the super hero genres permanent place in American history was Action Comics #1. The introduction to Superman. And last week the opportunity to own one of the rare books had people scrambling to free up cash.

It sold for a whopping $6,000,000!

Thursday off a four-day rare comic book auction organized by Texas-based Heritage Auction. The auction house described the rare find, Action Comics No. 1, published in June 1938, as one of the finest copies in the world of the prized issue. 

Back in 2022, a copy of the same comic sold privately for $5.3 million. The previous record before this was set when Amazing Fantasy #15 sold for $3.6 million in 2021. Amazing Fantasy #15 is best known as the comic that featured the debut of Spider-Man.

/> The comic book that started the super hero genres permanent place in American history was Action Comics #1. The introduction to Superman. And last week the opportunity to own one of the rare books had people scrambling to free up cash. It sold for a whopping $6,000,000! Thursday off a four-day rare comic book auction organized by Texas-based Heritage Auction. The auction house described the rare find, Action Comics No. 1, published in June 1938, as one of the finest copies in the wo...