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With “Special Ops: Lioness” arriving on Paramount+ next month, that marks six shows created by Taylor Sheridan on TV right now. And there’s more where than came from.

.Paramount Network announced in May that the popular flagship series would be ending after the current fifth season, following the impending departure of series star and executive producer Kevin Costner amid ongoing tensions. While it's unclear when the remaining episodes will air due to the writers' strike and uncertainty over when production will be allowed to resume, the drama surrounding Costner's future on has been nonstop.Created by Taylor Sheridan, chronicles the Dutton family, led by Costner's patriarch John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States.

Kevin Costner's finances have come to light amid his ongoing divorce from his estranged wife, Christine. According to court documents obtained by ET, Christine claims that, with Costner's permission, the family accountant provided her with the family's income and expense report for 2022 in her quest to have Costner pay $248,000 per month in child support.Christine, who shares three teenage children with the  star, provided a 2022 profit and loss statement for Costner's income for all sources in calendar year 2022 and claims Costner earned $19,517,064 in 2022.

Kevin Costner's estranged wife claims she was not the driving force behind the 68-year-old actor leaving . According to new court documents filed in the Superior Court of California in Santa Barbara County and obtained by ET, Christine brings up Kevin's exit from the Paramount hit show while explaining «our separation.»«I have avoided being public about the reasons for our divorce,» Christine says in the court documents.

 creator Taylor Sheridan is sharing how he feels about Kevin Costner leaving the hit Paramount show.In a lengthy profile in, Sheridan expressed that his opinion of Costner as an actor hasn't «altered» but he's «disappointed» with what his exit means to the character in the hit series that has spawned, at least for now, two hugely successful spinoffs in and .«My opinion of Kevin as an actor hasn't altered,» Sheridan tells the outlet. «His creation of John Dutton is symbolic and powerful… and I've never had an issue with Kevin that he and I couldn't work out on the phone.

Before Season 5 of “Yellowstone” began airing, we knew the final season of the series would be broken up into two parts. However, what fans didn’t expect, especially after the first half of the episodes ended its run on January 1, was that the wait for the final batch of episodes would be this long.

is coming to an end after Season 5, and while many fans are disappointed by the turn of events, series star Wes Bentley is feeling a bit of relief.Bentley recently opened up to about his challenging role on the beloved neo-Western series, and got honest about how the behind-the-scenes drama has impacted him and his experience working on the show.For Bentley, playing the morally complicated and often denigrated Jamie Dutton — the son and antagonist of Kevin Costner's John Dutton, the family patriarch — is something that sticks inside his head after the cameras stop rolling.«Jamie stays with me. I don’t always want him there!» Bentley admitted.

Piper Perabo is weighing in on the end of The actress plays Summer, an environmental activist who gets romantically involved with Kevin Costner's John Dutton, on Paramount Network's blockbuster drama. Perabo sat down with ET's Rachel Smith on Tuesday in New York City to weigh in on the final episodes of the series, which are due to start airing in November (if the ongoing writers' strike doesn't delay its return), and also advocate for safe gun use in media and on Hollywood sets.«I hope [the writers' strike] doesn't have an impact.

ans watched the midseason finale on January 1, 2023, but we'll have to hold our horses a little longer until the new episodes of season 5 air later this year. While the Duttons are taking a break, you can catch up on all the drama from the season's first eight episodes along with old seasons of the most-watched show on cable. Keeping up with has always been a bit tricky — the Paramount Network series, unlike prequels  and, is not available on Paramount+ — but we’ve got all the tips and tricks to make sure you can watch new episodes of in real-time.

Dustin Lynch would love to join the universe. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 37-year-old singer at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and he expressed an interest in following in country star Lainey Wilson's footsteps and joining the hit franchise.«I would be totally down. Absolutely, yes,» Lynch told ET.

Kevin Costner reportedly will not commit to returning to film the final season of  until he approves how his role is written off the show.In what it called an «amusing wrinkle,» is reporting that the 68-year-old actor wants to feel «comfortable with how his John Dutton character is written out of the franchise» and that he «wants to prevent what Shonda Rhimes did to Patrick Dempsey, killing off the race car-driving  star in an F-you car accident. So [ creator Taylor] Sheridan may not be able to dispose of his Western-loving leading man via a kick from an angry horse.»It's also being reported that Costner's relationship with producers and network executives have worsened, and  reports that the evidence is in how Paramount handled last week's announcement — that the series would come to an end after season 5 — without giving its leading man a courtesy heads up.After ET reported that Costner, who reportedly earns $1.2 million per episode, was set to leave  after the end of season 5, Paramount Network revealed that the series will end in November, following the release of its remaining episodes.

Luke Grimes is weighing in on 's onscreen drama. In an exclusive featurette clip that's set to appear on the show's latest DVD and Blu-ray release, 's Kayce Dutton explains why the show is so popular.«Love and family and serve your tribe, your people — that's a huge theme in the show.

Yellowstone” fans are still reeling from the news that the hit Paramount Plus series has been canceled. The network announced on May 5 that the series would conclude the second half of Season 5 in the fall, which will serve as the show’s swan song.

Yellowstone will officially end with season five – although a new sequel series is on the way.The announcement comes following numerous reports that the fifth and current run of the show would be its last. It was also reported that lead star Kevin Costner would not return for a future series, having committed to the two-part Western feature Horizon.However, the Dutton family’s story will continue to be told in a brand-new spin-off series, which will premiere on Paramount Network and Paramount+ this December.The newly announced and currently untitled show, which joins fellow spin-offs 1883 and 1923, comes from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, who’ll be working alongside MTV and 101 studios.“Yellowstone has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits – from 1883 to Tulsa King,” said Chris McCarthy, president & CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios.“I am confident our Yellowstone sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life.”“The Dutton story continues, picking up where Yellowstone leaves off in another epic tale,” added David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios.

Kevin Costner's estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, opted for a little retail therapy amid her divorce, and she was spotted doing so without her wedding ring.Baumgartner went out and did a little shopping on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California, which is not too far from the home she and the  star share in nearby Montecito. Baumgartner looked quite fashionable with a white fedora hat, denim jacket, white top, jeans and matching white kicks.The outing comes less than a week after Baumgartner filed for divorce after more than 18 years of marriage.

Kevin Costner was set to leave  after the end of season 5, Paramount Network has revealed that the series will end in November, following the release of its remaining episodes. The franchise is far from over, however, with a new, untitled sequel series from creator Taylor Sheridan set to follow by the end of this year. " has been the cornerstone on which we have launched an entire universe of global hits — from to — and I am confident our sequel will be another big hit, thanks to the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan and our incredible casts who bring these shows to life," said Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios and executive producer of, added, «The Dutton story continues, picking up where leaves off in another epic tale.

Well, “Yellowstone” fans, the rumors are true: Taylor Sheridan‘s hit show will end at the end of the second half of Season 5, which will premiere on Paramount Network in November. But fans of the series won’t need to wait long for the show’s story to continue.

has gone through quite a revolving door of cast exits — and character deaths — over the years.The biggest one, of course, is the impending departure of Kevin Costner, who has played patriarch John Dutton III since the series' 2018 launch. ET broke the news earlier this week that Costner would not be returning to the popular drama after season 5 amid alleged tension with co-creator Taylor Sheridan over filming commitments for the remaining episodes of the season.While details remain unclear on how Costner's exit will be incorporated into , there continues to be uncertainty over when filming will resume in Montana to finish out season 5, which was originally slated for a summer return on Paramount Network.The update on Costner's involvement comes months after it was first reported that the series may be ending in its current form.

Kevin Costner is not returning to after season 5, sources close to the production tell ET. The news comes after reports of alleged drama between the star of the Paramount Network series and co-creator Taylor Sheridan over the actor's filming commitments to the remaining episodes of the current season. Additional sources also tell ET that there is still no update on when the cast and crew are going to return to Montana, where the series is filmed on location, to finish shooting season 5's remaining episodes.

Lainey Wilson wants to come back to — but she still needs to get that all-important call.The country singer — who made her acting debut on the popular drama — spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura on Sunday morning, ahead of her performance at the 2023 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California.Many of Wilson's co-stars were in attendance at the star-studded country music festival, and Wilson marveled at how supportive and welcoming everyone in the cast has been since she made her screen debut as Abby in the show's fifth season.«It's crazy, you know? They've honestly just welcomed me with open arms. They have just treated me like one of their own,» Wilson shared.

Yellowstone creator’s “god complex” is to blame for actor Kevin Costner’s reported exit from the hit Paramount show.According to The Post, the show is reportedly set to end after season five with Costner’s departure, amid claims that tensions exist between the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan and the actor.The ranch family drama, which stars Costner and his adult children, has been a ratings success and earned Costner a Golden Globe for his performance.A source reportedly told the Daily Mail that Sheridan developed a “God complex” on the set of the show with them further claiming that Costner, who is also an executive producer on the show, felt ignored when he raised concerns about the direction that the story was taking.The source reportedly told the outlet that Costner was asked to “stick to acting”.“Kevin will forever be proud of and grateful for ‘Yellowstone’ and the cast is like family to him,” the source is additionally claimed to have told the outlet.“He just felt like ‘Yellowstone’ is headed in a direction that was not in line with their initial vision, and he was met with criticism, including that he should just stick to acting.”NME has reached out to representatives of Costner, Sheridan and Paramount for comment.The first half of the new season has already aired, though its second half is yet to film, and has been marred by rumours that Costner will not return. “It’s the same as with any showrunner and big star — there’s respect, but there’s friction,” a source told The Post.However, the actor’s lawyer, Marty Singer, debunked rumours regarding his client’s attendance on set.

Yellowstone is reportedly set to end after the culmination of its fifth season, according to sources.Created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, the series follows the Dutton family (owners of the Yellowstone Dutton ranch) and the conflicts they face from groups along their shared borders – including an Indian reservation, a cattle ranch and land developers.Now, “multiple sources” have stated to the New York Post that the show’s fifth and current season will be its last.The first half of the new season has already aired, though its second half is yet to film, and has been marred by rumours that Costner will not return. “It’s the same as with any showrunner and big star — there’s respect, but there’s friction,” a source told The Post.However, the actor’s lawyer, Marty Singer, debunked rumours regarding his client’s attendance on set.

Kevin Costner’s neo-Western drama Yellowstone has quietly become one of the world’s most popular shows.Created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, the series follows the Dutton family, owners of the Yellowstone Dutton ranch, and the conflicts they face from groups along their shared borders – including an Indian reservation, a cattle ranch and land developers.Alongside Costner as John Dutton III, the show’s cast includes Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Jefferson White and Danny Huston.At the time of writing, the show has broadcast 47 episodes in total. Yellowstone is currently in its fifth season which has been split into two parts, with the remaining six episodes set to air later in 2023.Yellowstone’s first season consists of nine episodes, while seasons two, three and four all have ten.

fans were left disappointed over the weekend when the creator and a majority of the cast of the popular Paramount Network series were no-shows at their PaleyFest panel in Los Angeles.Originally, the panel was set to include most of the stars of the series — including Kevin Costner -- as well as creator Taylor Sheridan and executive producer David Glasser. However, only Moses Brings Plenty, Dawn Olivieri, Josh Lucas and Wendy Moniz were in attendance, along with Keith Cox, president of development and production at Paramount Network.The absence of Costner, Sheridan, Glasser, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Luke Grimes, Kelsey Asbille, Wes Bentley, Gil Birmingham and Jacki Weaver at the event was said to be due to «scheduling conflicts.» The event was first announced in mid-January.Cox did not speak to reporters at PaleyFest but did address Costner's future on the series when he took the stage at the Dolby Theatre.

star Lainey Wilson and Ian Bohen both told ET they haven't heard many updates on the recently-confirmed news that Matthew McConaughey will star in a new franchise spinoff. «We'll go back this summer,» Bohen told ET's Cassie DiLaura from the red carpet of Sunday's CMT Music Awards but added that «mums the word» on whether he'd seen any scripts yet. «I haven't got a call yet,» Wilson said about filming the rest of season 5, «but as far as I know they don't even know when they're going to be filming.» Wilson added she was feeling positive about the show's future. «I have a really good feeling that if they do finish things in a way that, you know, they're planning, I will be back in it,» she said.

star Josh Lucas says «bring it on» to news of Matthew McConaughey's now-confirmed franchise spinoff. The once-rumored series was confirmed to by Paramount executive Chris McCarthy last week. «I'm always so fascinated to see what Taylor [Sheridan] is doing as he tells the story,» Lucas told ET's Will Marfuggi of the franchise's writer.

. The once rumored spinoff series starring Matthew McConaughey is now actually moving forward, and it's happening regardless of whether Kevin Costner returns or exits the flagship series.In an in-depth conversation with, Paramount boss Chris McCarthy shared the nugget surrounding cable television's most-watched TV show, saying McConaughey is lined up to star in a extension.

love Miranda Lambert (have you spotted that throwback poster in the cowboys' bunkhouse?). And it turns out, the feeling is mutual!Lambert sat down with ET's Rachel Smith recently to dish all about her Las Vegas residency, husband Brendan McLoughlin, and her new role as an ambassador for Lone River Ranch Water. But of course, we had to ask about that sly cameo, after eagle-eyed fans caught a glimpse of what the country star refers to as her «baby poster» on the show's set.«I was like, 19 in that picture!» she shared.

Lainey Wilson and Piper Perabo, has been an incredible experience, and they both feel there's a whole lot of story to tell.Wilson and Perabo both walked the carpet at this year's Billboard Women in Music awards gala in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and they spoke with ET's Diedre Behar about their time on the hit modern Western and rumors that it might be coming to an end.«It's been crazy, you know, I feel like I learned something about myself that I didn't even know,» Wilson said of her time on the show — which also marks the country singer's acting debut. «I feel like I just I love being creative, whatever that means, and diving in head first.