Docuseries ‘The Secrets Of Hillsong’ Explores Scandal-Plagued Celebrity Megachurch

Tommy Thompson, the scientist and explorer who discovered three tons of gold from the wreck of the S.S. Central America and later ended up in prison, is the subject of a new docuseries for Nat Geo.

Jeremy Renner is on the mend and getting back into the spotlight — and he's crediting his new docuseries for giving him the motivation to keep striving to heal.The actor walked the red carpet on Tuesday at the premiere of his new docuseries for Disney+, , at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was joined by his daughter, Ava.Renner spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about how he's recovering after his frightening New Year's Day snow plow accident, and the impact his new TV show had in driving him to get back on his feet.Renner explained that it was «very important» for him to walk the carpet, and promote the show, because of how much the series meant to him.«The only scary part of it for me was the accident and then [the possibility of] postponing the show, 'cause I worked so dang hard to get it to come out in the timely manner that it was gonna come,» Renner explained with a laugh. «It was a bit frustrating telling Disney, 'I'm gonna be fine. Don't worry about it.

Sylvester Stallone as a guy feeding his dog a bite of pasta off his own fork.Paramount+ shared the trailer for the upcoming docuseries on Tuesday, giving fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at Stallone's home life with wife Jennifer Flavin and their three daughters: Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet.«I know we're insane, I know we're crazy, but we love each other so much!» Flavin toasts in the trailer.The series will provide plenty of fun moments — from Stallone palling around with famous friends to his daughters' attempts to make their own way in the world with a recognizable last name — but will also track some of the family's real-life drama.Last August, Flavin filed for divorce from her husband of 25 years, only to reconcile a month later. ET spoke with Stallone at the premiere of his Paramount+ drama, , in November, where he opened up about reuniting with his wife and teased his family's foray into reality TV by simply saying, «Watch out.»The actor previously told that his marital issues will be part of the upcoming show. «Of course, it’s part of the show,» he said. «It’s the John Lennon thing: 'Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.' Hopefully, you’re involved with people who understand the foibles of life and the fragility of it and how rare a real good relationship is.

EXCLUSIVE: Former CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl and Cannonball Productions principals Sean Hanish and Paul Jaconi-Biery have completed principal photography on a documentary series about the famed 1982 Milwaukee Brewers.

MGM+ has given the green light to Hollywood Black, a documentary series from director Justin Simien that aims to serve as “a definitive chronicle of a century of the Black experience in Hollywood.”

MGM+ has greenlit “Hollywood Black,” a new docuseries directed by Justin Simien (“Dear White People,” “Haunted Mansion”). Based on the book by historian Donald Bogle, this four-part docuseries tells the epic story of the actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera, on the screen and in the credits.

Selome Hailu MGM+ has greenlit a docuseries titled “Hollywood Black” directed by Justin Simien, who executive produces alongside Forest Whitaker. In four parts, “Hollywood Black” focuses on the history of Black actors, writers, directors and producers who fought for their place in the entertainment industry. The series is based on the book of the same name by historian Donald Bogle. Simien is best known for writing and directing the 2014 film “Dear White People” and creating the Netflix series of the same name. He also directed and wrote 2020’s “Bad Hair,” and directed “Haunted Mansion,” the 2023 horror film based on the Disney theme park ride, which debuts later this year.

Apparently, it’s time to “get high on science.”

Naman Ramachandran Ayan Mukerji will direct “War 2,” one of the future instalments in leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ spy universe. Mukerji previously directed Disney’s Indian mythological superhero film “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva,” which was one of the biggest Bollywood hits of 2022, grossing $52 million. He debuted with coming of age film “Wake Up Sid” (2009) and followed up with romcom “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013). Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the spy universe kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. The latest instalment in the universe, “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, is the biggest Indian hit of the year so far, grossing $130 million. The four films have together grossed some $300 million.

EXCLUSIVE: The docuseries based on The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome podcast is moving a step closer to fruition.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief C More has commissioned a second, six-episode season of ITV Studios Finland’s glossy detective drama “Helsinki Crimes” (aka “Harjunpää”). The first season of Helsinki Crimes became one of C More’s most-watched crime series to date. After its launch on Netflix last year, in regions across CEE, Benelux, Austria and the Nordics, the series was one of the top ten most-watched series, and the third most-watched in Finland.  In the new season, Chief Constable Timo Harjunpää, portrayed by Olli Rahkonen, and his murder team investigate bloody clashes between street gangs, love scams and a wave of burglaries.

Saturday Night Live viewers tonight got a first look at I Was a Bridesmaid, the newest true crime docuseries bound for Netflix.

Shirley Ju Director X knows a thing or two about music videos. From working under Hype Williams on the set of the 1998 classic movie “Belly,” to directing music videos for hip-hop heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the visual artist — whose real name is Julien Christian Lutz — has been delivering outstanding visuals for three decades and counting. Today, Lutz’s production company Fela teams up with Insight Production in announcing the launch of a new series dubbed “Video Star.” The show will explore the behind-the-scenes process and cultural impact of the most groundbreaking, innovative music videos dating back to the ’70s. It will additionally spotlight videos of the ’90s (when seven-figure budgets were introduced) leading up to modern-day examples, including some of Director X’s own innovative creations.

“The Secrets of Hillsong” premieres Friday, May 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX with the first two episodes of the series, before the final two episodes air May 26. All episodes will stream the next day on Hulu. 

Selome Hailu FX has set a new docuseries, “The Secrets of Hillsong,” which will feature the first interviews with married couple Carl and Laura Lentz since they were ousted as pastors of the infamous megachurch. The four-part series is based on reporting from Vanity Fair’s Alex French and Dan Adler about Hillsong, which became famous for attracting celebrities like Justin and Hailey Bieber and Kylie and Kendall Jenner — before Carl Lentz was exposed for covering up misconduct including infidelity in his marriage and child sexual abuse perpetrated by his father. The church was previously the subject of the Discovery+ docuseries “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.”

FX has ordered The Secrets of Hillsong, an investigative docuseries based on Vanity Fair‘s exposé of the controversial megachurch, which counted celebritries such as Justin Bieber, Kevin Durant, and Selena Gomez among its worshippers.

Kendall Jenner shows off her runway walk while strutting her stuff on another outing in Paris, France on Friday (March 24).

Mama June Shannon is celebrating one year of marriage! On Thursday, the 43-year-old reality star took to Instagram to celebrate her first wedding anniversary with her «best friend,» Justin Stroud.To commemorate the occasion, Mama June shared shots from both her and Stroud's courthouse ceremony and more formal nuptials, as well as pics from their first year as husband and wife.At the start of her post, Mama June called her husband «the most imperfect person but the most perfect person in my eyes.»«One year ago I married my best friend,» she wrote. "… People didn't want us together or thought we wouldn't… make it but we have been through ALOT to say the least, as friends and as a couple, that most would not [be] able [to] handle… [and we] have done it together and have [figured] out every situation together. I have never experienced that before.«Mama June continued by calling Stroud „amazing“ and expressing her appreciation for how he's there for her.»I know it's hard to deal with at times but I'm glad [you're] with me and girls," she wrote.

SZA during the final show of her SOS tour. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old songstress performed at The Forum in Los Angeles, and it was a star-studded event.Kim Kardashian made her stylish arrival in a crocodile printed jumpsuit.

Netflix has revealed that Gabriel Leone will star as Ayrton Senna in the upcoming Formula One documentary about the late racer.