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Naman Ramachandran Kung Fu superstar Sammo Hung will deliver a masterclass on May 4 as part of the 12th Singapore Chinese Film Festival. He will also attend a mini-retrospective of his films.

Elizabeth Hurley is opening up about her relationship with Hugh Grant. During a recent interview on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM radio show, "Radio Andy," Hurley spoke about whether she considered having children with Grant during their 13-year relationship. When asked by Cohen, Hurley quickly answered "never," without hesitation, adding it's not something she regrets.

Ethan Shanfeld Four-time Grammy winner Killer Mike will take on the Blue Note in New York for a run of intimate shows in July. The rapper will perform six shows with the Mighty Midnight Revival on July 29, 30 and 31, with two shows per night — at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

EXCLUSIVE: Sierra Katow (The Sex Lives of College Girls) is partnering with Comedy Dynamics on the release of her debut comedy special, Funt, which will become available on platforms worldwide on April 2nd, rolling out in album form on April 5th.

Jaden Thompson Seven fellows have been selected for the 9th annual Native American TV Writers Lab, administered by the Native American Media Alliance. The eight-week program consists of daily workshops, seminars and one-on-one mentoring with the aim of coaching the fellows on how to develop a pilot and cultivate the skills needed to land TV staff writer positions.

Netflix has given the green light to The Beast In Me, a limited series headlined and executive produced by Claire Danes. In addition to Danes, the mystery thriller project, created, written and executive produced by Gabe Rotter, is executive produced by Jodie Foster, Conan O’Brien via Conaco and Homeland co-creator/executive producer Howard Gordon who will serve as showrunner, reuniting with the acclaimed series’ star/executive producer Danes. 20th Television is the studio.

SeriesFest has set its lineup and it now includes the likes of New Amsterdam star Jocko Sims and creator David Schulner, All American’s Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Dr. Death creator Patrick Macmanus.

EXCLUSIVE: In his first major film project since leaving as Netflix Film boss, Scott Stuber has teamed with Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith Vein & Eric Robinson to make a film about The Boss. Scott Cooper is writing to direct Deliver Me From Nowhere, a narrative feature about Bruce Springsteen and the long effort to put together his seminal Nebraska album, which started to take shape as he and the E Street Band were laying down tracks for his massive hit album Born in the USA. It’s an adaptation of the Warren Zanes book published last year.

Michaela Zee Netflix has announced the ensemble cast for the next installment of the “Fear Street” franchise, “Prom Queen.” The “Fear Street: Prom Queen” cast includes India Fowler (“The Nevers”, “Insomnia”), Suzanna Son (“Red Rocket,” “The Idol”), Fina Strazza (“Paper Girls,” “Above the Shadows”), David Iacono (“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “Cinnamon”), Ella Rubin (“The Idea of You”), Chris Klein (“Sweet Magnolias,” “American Pie”) with Lili Taylor (“Outer Range,” “Manhunt”) and Katherine Waterston (“The End We Start From,” “Perry Mason”). The upcoming teenage horror film is based on R.L.

Long considered the destination where Hollywood gets its breaking news, Deadline has announced several key promotions across our editorial department. Deadline continues to build on rising audience and traffic metrics, and the promotions are meant to recognize the rising stars who make Deadline the leader in breaking news day in and day out.

Lady Gaga is returning to Las Vegas for more shows as part of her Jazz & Piano residency at Park MGM’s Dolby Live!

EXCLUSIVE: Picturehouse is spicing up the opening weekend of their documentary Carol Doda Topless at the Condor on March 22-24 with a live revue of top burlesque dancers before the movie screens.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Sufjan Stevens is bringing his musical talents to Broadway. The singer-songwriter’s show “Illinoise,” based on his album of the same name, will open at the St. James Theatre in the spring.

Naman Ramachandran Prime Video has revealed a title and the extended cast for the Indian instalment of “Citadel,” the espionage action series created by the Russo brothers. The Indian series within the “Citadel” universe will be called “Citadel: Honey Bunny.” As previously announced, Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu will lead the cast. Prabhu will play Honey and Dhawan portray Bunny.

Random House will publish a memoir by Wicked director Jon M. Chu this summer.

Ethan Shanfeld “Saturday Night Live” will welcome former cast member Kristen Wiig and “I’m Just Ken” crooner Ryan Gosling to Studio 8H, where the two will host the venerable sketch show on April 6 and 13, respectively. Wiig will be joined by musical guest Raye, and Gosling will share the stage with Chris Stapleton.

CBS has set the date for the 51st Annual Daytime Emmys.

Naman Ramachandran Shreyom Ghosh’s “The Vampire of Sheung Shui” is unique in that it is a Hong Kong-set horror-comedy with a protagonist of Indian origin. It has been selected for the 22nd Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with FilMart. Written by D.F.W.

Siddhant Adlakha A scattered but intimate drama about a queer immigrant left adrift, Marco Calvani’s “High Tide” boasts an impeccable leading performance that buoys the movie even at its weakest. Strung together by gentle moments, it follows Brazilian émigré Lourenço (Marco Pigossi) as he anticipates the return of his American lover in Provincetown — Massachusetts’ gay promised land — while running out the clock on his visa.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor A new Los Angeles film festival featuring independent films, documentaries and artist talks is set for April 4-7 at venues in Chinatown, Eagle Rock and Filipinotown. The Los Angeles Festival of Movies was launched by Micah Gottlieb and Sarah Winshall, and will open April 4 with Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow.” Closing night film is Conner O’Malley and Danny Scharar’s “Rap World” on April 7. Both films screen at Vidiots.