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| Famous birthdays for April 4: Robert Downey Jr., Christine Lahti | Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. They include: -- Social reformer Dorothea Dix in 1802 -- Inventor Linus Yale in 1821 -- Actor Bea Benaderet in 1906 -- Musician Muddy Waters in 1913 -- Writer Maya Angelou in 1928 -- Actor Anthony Perkins in 1932 -- Music producer Clive Davis in 1932 (age 94) -- Former baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti in 1938 -- Musician Hugh Masekela in 1939 -- World Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner in 1939 (age 87) -- Writer Kitty Kelley in 1942 (age 84) -- Actor Craig T. Nelson in 1944 (age 82) -- Actor Christine Lahti in 1950 (age 76) -- Musician Steve Gatlin (Gatlin Brothers) in 1951 (age 75) -- Actor Mary-Margaret Humes in 1954 (age 72) -- TV writer/producer David E. |
| 'The Chosen' Season 6 to premiere on Prime Video in November | The Chosen will return for a sixth season in November. Prime Video announced in a press release Friday that Season 6 will have a three-episode premiere Nov. 15, with new episodes to follow weekly. The season finale will have a stand-alone release in theaters in spring 2027. The Chosen explores the life and teachings of the Christian religious figure Jesus, played by Jonathan Roumie. Season 6 centers on Jesus' final day and the story of his crucifixion. "Everyone knows the basics of this part of the story, but not everyone knows the 'why' of the crucifixion and the extraordinary events of these 24 hours," series creator and executive producer Dallas Jenkins said. |
| BET to air HBCU Awarefest concert special Sunday | BET will air HBCU Awarefest, a benefit concert special for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, on Sunday. The star-studded event aims to increase awareness of HBCUs and raise funds "to address the $1.8 trillion student loan debt burden disproportionally incurred by their students," according to a press release. Filmed at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, HBCU Awarefest will feature performances by Jill Scott, Tems, Common, Jeezy, Yolanda Adams, Coco Jones, Kirk Franklin, BigXthaPlug and other artists. In addition, cultural and civic leaders including Robert F. Smith, Keith B. Shoates, Mayor Andre Dickens, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Tyler Perry, Daymond John, Anthony Anderson and Kandi Burress will make appearances. |
| Zendaya, Robert Pattinson step out at 'The Drama' premiere | Zendaya and Robert Pattinson stepped out on the red carpet Thursday. The co-stars attended the New York premiere of their film The Drama at Regal Union Square theater. Zendaya, 29, wore a blue and black Schiaparelli gown adorned with 65,000 silk "feathers." The dress took 8,000 hours of work and debuted as part of the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 collection. In keeping with The Drama's wedding theme, Zendaya has been wearing outfits on the press tour inspired by the tradition of "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim and other cast members also attended the premiere. |
| Jaafar Jackson recalls 'emotional' transformation for 'Michael' biopic | Jaafar Jackson is looking back on his "emotional" transformation for the Michael biopic. The singer and actor discussed playing his late uncle, pop star Michael Jackson, in the film during Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Jaafar, 29, is the son of Jermaine Jackson, who performed with Michael and their brothers Jackie, Tito and Marlon in the pop group the Jackson 5. "It was really a surreal, a spiritual moment at the same time," he said of seeing himself as Michael for the first time. "You know, spending all those hours in the makeup chair. And thanks to the incredible Bill Corso, who's the head of makeup on the film, just that process of seeing me slowly transform into Michael was, it was emotional. |