George Lopez Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

As we are waiting for the onslaught of new series orders the next couple of days, here is some last-minute gossip on what is hot at the broadcast networks in an abbreviated edition of Deadline’s Pilot Buzz.

David Foster and Katharine McPhee enjoyed a night out this weekend!

Kristen Bell and Yumi teamed up to raise funds for those affected by the war in Ukraine through the new book,, by donating all proceeds from print sales to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés that provides fresh meals in response to crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.   Jodie Comer wore the Hunter x Killing Eve Chasing Boots, a knee-high style boot, available in black, olive and camel, on the final two episodes of the television series. George Lopez attended the Grand Opening of Impact Museum’s Immersive Frida Kahlo Exhibit At Lighthouse ArtSpace in Hollywood, California, in support of Global Gift Foundation USA.Charli D’Amelio enjoyed Cold Stone Creamery backstage at the Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California, after she won Favorite Female Creator.Carly Rae Jepsen stunned in a For Love & Lemons white lacy dress at the Interscope Coachella Party in Palm Springs, California.Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller attended a Celebration of Life in Los Angeles, California, to support a former HFC care grant recipient and volunteer advocate who was caring for her late mother with Alzheimer's.

Selome Hailu George Lopez and Mayan Lopez’s NBC comedy pilot “Lopez vs. Lopez” has cast Laci Mosley and Kiran Deol in recurring roles and set Kelly Park to direct, Variety has learned exclusively.The multi-cam pilot starring the Lopezes is described as a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.Mosley will play Brookie, Mayan’s co-worker and best friend who always knows what’s trending (and sometimes it’s her feet pics).

George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Belissa Escobedo, Bruna Marquezine and Harvey Guillén. Additionally, Raoul Max Trujillo (“Mayans M.C.”) will play Carapax the Indestructible Man.“Blue Beetle” is set to be released theatrically on Aug.

EXCLUSIVE: Fast Lane Productions, the production company run by former Universal Music Group exec Rob Lane, is ramping up its unscripted slate with a slew of projects.

Angelique Jackson Selenis Leyva, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Spence Moore II and Mila Davis-Kent have joined MGM’s “Creed III,” directed by franchise lead Michael B. Jordan.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorYouTube comedy network and studio Smosh hired casting director and actor Lesley Wolff, who is joining the company as director of on-air talent.Wolff will report directly to Ian Hecox, Smosh’s co-founder and president Ian Hecox. In the role, she will oversee the current cast of Smosh, lead casting efforts including scouting for new talent, and develop partnerships with creators across the digital landscape.Wolff has operated her own boutique digital-focused casting company, Wolff Casting, catering to clients across digital, TV, film and advertising sectors.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterGeorge Lopez and Mayan Lopez’s NBC comedy pilot “Lopez vs. Lopez” has added three new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.Selenis Levya, Brice Gonzalez, and Matt Shivley will star alongside the Lopezes in the multi-cam pilot.

George Lopez is the latest celerity to speak out following the controversy at the 94th Academy Awards, letting the world know who he’s siding with in the situation. As the comedian attended the grand opening of the Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit in support of Global Gift Foundation USA on Wednesday, March 30, Lopez expressed his support for Chris Rock after he was slapped onstage by Will Smith.

EXCLUSIVE: George Lopez, comedian Josh Blue and actress Marilu Heller are among the first guests for podcast Brain & Life, which will explore the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease.

George Lopez, Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo, Damián Alcázar, Belissa Escobedo, Bruna Marquezine and Harvey Guillén.“Blue Beetle” is set to be released theatrically on Aug. 18, 2023.In DC Comics, Blue Beetle is the superhero alter ego used by three different heroes, but the film will focus on Mexican-American teenager Jaime Reyes, the third character to assume the Blue Beetle mantle.Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner in 2006, Jaime Reyes was introduced during the “Infinite Crisis” crossover event ahead of the launch of a new “Blue Beetle” in May 2006.

Actor-comedian George Lopez, Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza, Elpidia Carrillo and Damián Alcázar have joined the cast of “Blue Beetle,” DC Films and Warner Bros.’ first superhero movie starring a Latino character, TheWrap has exclusively learned.“Cobra Kai” breakout Xolo Maridueña is set to star in the lead role of Jaime Reyes. Lopez is playing the role of Uncle Rudy, Barraza is playing Nana, Carrillo is playing Rocio and Alcázar is playing Alberto.

NEW YORK -- Actor-comedian George Lopez is launching a new series — of books.Lopez has a four-book deal with Viking Children's Books for “Chupacarter,” a series of “fantastical middle grade books” that combine humor, “Latinx mythology" and memories of Lopez's childhood. Lopez is working with co-author Ryan Calejo and illustrator Santy Gutiérrez.“With this series, I want to empower children to think, ‘I might feel down, but no way am I gonna stay down!’” Lopez said in a statement Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Schuler, who has produced stand-up comedy specials including Netflix’s Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America and Michael Che Matters, has joined 800 Pound Gorilla Media to head up a new production arm.

's new series, has a premiere date.Set to drop on Roku Channel, the upcoming 11-episode, half-hour series will premiere Friday, Feb. 25, it was announced Wednesday.  takes place in the present day.

J. Kim Murphy The Roku Channel released a trailer on Wednesday morning for “Reno 911″ Defunded,” its upcoming revival series of the long-running “Reno 911!” sitcom.The trailer shows both new faces and old ones hard at work in the Reno Police Department.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 13-19:Feb. 13: Actor Kim Novak is 89.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHulu has ordered the musical romantic comedy series “Up Here,” with an all-star lineup set behind the camera.Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the songwriters of “Frozen” and “Frozen 2,” Steven Levenson, who wrote the book for “Dear Evan Hansen,” and veteran TV writer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (“New Girl,” “My Name Is Earl”) will all serve as writers and executive producers on the series.Levenson will also serve as showrunner, while the Anderson-Lopez and Lopez will write original songs for the series. Thomas Kail, who previously directed Broadway shows like “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” will direct and executive produce under his Old 320 Sycamore Productions banner.

Tomris Laffly “Boxing is opera to Latins,” we hear in the early moments of “La Guerra Civil,” a comprehensive visual history of one of the most momentous fights in contemporary boxing, directed with verve by powerhouse actor-filmmaker Eva Longoria Bastón. But for the bout in question that took place between Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez a quarter-century ago, Mexican communities both at home and in the U.S.

George Lopez canceled the remainder of his New Year’s Eve comedy performance after apparently becoming ill.

EXCLUSIVE: Arianna Williams and Jimmy Gonzales have joined the cast of Amazon’s Once Upon a Time in Aztlan— the drama pilot from George Lopez— in leading roles. They join previously announced cast Lopez, Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez.

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez are set to lead the George Lopez drama pilot Once Upon a Time in Aztlan from STXtelevision and Amazon Studios.

George Lopez is sharing a special message on Día de Muertos.The actor guest stars on for their upcoming Day of the Dead episode. Lopez voices Jose Guadalupe Posada, creator of the calavera images associated with the Latin American holiday, which is celebrated Nov.

Lopez Vs. Lopez, a family comedy starring George Lopez and his daughter Mayan, has been picked up to pilot at NBC.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterGeorge Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez are set to star in a multi-cam comedy that has been picked up to pilot at NBC.The series, titled “Lopez vs. Lopez,” originally received a put pilot order at the broadcaster in June.

Amazon Studios has ordered a pilot for the drama series Once Upon a Time in Aztlan from STXtelevision, starring and executive produced by George Lopez via his Travieso Productions banner.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Amazon Studios has ordered a pilot for the George Lopez-led drama series “Once Upon a Time in Aztlan,” hailing from STXtelevision. The Mexican American multi-award-winning actor, author, comedian and film and TV star is executive producing via his Travieso Productions banner.

America’s Got Talent’s 16th season is set to end this week with one performer set to walk away with the $1M grand prize.

“I’m sticking with Gavin Newsom,” said comedian George Lopez about the California recall in an Instagram video on Tuesday, “and I’m voting ‘No.'”