Networks Hire Firm To Probe Stars' Social Media For Racism

Cover Image

Networks Hire Firm To Probe Stars' Social Media For Racism

Many celebrities have been fired over their resurfaced racist posts on social media, and that list seems to be growing. Now, several networks (including CBS, MTV and VH1) have hired a private investigation firm in an attempt to root out offensive posts from their on-air and production talent before they’re made public and embarrass their bosses. According to sources, letters have gone out to the stars alerting them that the firm will begin it's probe soon. 

Nickelodeon Orders A New Animated Reboot Of The Smurfs
Nickelodeon has ordered a new animated reboot of The Smurfs! It will be a new CG-animated series that continues the stories from the popular 1980's animated kids series. The reboot will revolve around the familiar characters of Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy and Hefty. The Smurfs aired Saturday mornings on NBC from 1981 to 1989, and there were more than 250 episodes. Also, three Smurfs films came out over the last decade, with the most recent one being in 2017. According to a rep at Nickeodeon, “The Smurfs have entertained generations of kids and families globally, and we are thrilled to bring these identifiable characters, their stories and universal themes of cooperation, sharing and caring for their community to Nickelodeon." The new series will premiere in 2021.
Kevin Hart Will Host Celebrity Game Face Lockdown Special
Kevin Hart is going to host and executive produce a virtual special for E!, which will see four celebrity couples go head to head in a series of “outrageous at-home challenges.” Celebrity Game Face will feature Kevin Hart and his wife, along with couples Terry and Rebecca Crews, Sarah Hyland and her fiancé Wells Adams, and Joel and Sarah McHale. The Harts will lead the teams through a game night! There will be fun, ridiculous physical challenges that viewers can play along with at home. At the end, the couples will be awarded money for their charity of choice, but only one team will win a gold statue of Kevin Hart. The special airs on July 6th.