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Steven Yeun & Ali Wong's New Series Gets Official Title & Will Head To Netflix

New details about the project with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong have been revealed.

First reported earlier this month, Steven and Ali will star in the 10 episode series from creator Lee Sung Jin.

The title has been revealed as Beef, and will follow the actors who play two people who let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their every thought and action.

The series was in a bidding war between Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+ and FX, with Netflix winning the rights to stream it.

Steven and Ali will also exec-produce the series.

The show will be the first television series for Steven since his character, Glenn, was killed off of The Walking Dead.

Just recently, Steven was nominated for a historic Oscar award at the upcoming 2021 ceremony.

Steven Yeun To Head Back To Television In Untitled Series With Ali Wong

Steven Yeun may be headed back to television.

The 37-year-old Minari star is planning to star opposite Ali Wong in a 10 episode series that has yet to find a home, however, Netflix, Amazon and the like are eyeing the project.

Deadline is saying that there are no plot details to share just yet, but each of the 10 episodes will be 30 minutes long.

Lee Sung Jin is the creator behind the show. He’s known for producing Dave, and is also developing Omniverse, a pilot for Showtime with Kanye West, Jaden Smith and Scooter Braun.

The show will be the first television series for Steven since his character, Glenn, was killed off of The Walking Dead.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Steven had been nominated for the Best Actor award at the upcoming 2021 Oscars.

Here’s why it’s historical moment…

'Tuca & Bertie' Gets Picked Up by Adult Swim After Being Canceled by Netflix!

Tuca & Bertie is getting a second life!

The animated series, created by former BoJack Horseman producer and artist Lisa Hanawalt, will air a new season at Adult Swim after originally being canceled by Netflix, the network confirmed on Friday (May 22).

Adult Swim has ordered 10 episodes, according to The Wrap, and follows two best friends voiced by Ali Wong and Tiffany Haddish.

The series follows “Tuca (Haddish), a cocky, care-free toucan, Bertie (Wong), an anxious, daydreaming song thrush, and Bertie’sboyfriend, Speckle (Steven Yeun), a jovial, optimistic robin.”

“I’ve been a fan of Adult Swim shows since my teens, so I’m thrilled to bring my beloved fowl to the party and be a new voice for a fresh decade of absurd, irreverent, yet heartwarming adult animation,” creator Lisa said of the news.

Tuca & Bertie first premiered on Netflix in May of 2019, and was canceled after one season despite positive reviews.

Find out which other shows were canceled by Netflix after just one season…

Emilia Clarke, Laura Harrier, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & More Celebrate the Globes with HFPA

Emilia Clarke, Laura Harrier, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw walk the red carpet at the HFPA & THR Celebration of the 2020 Golden Globe Awards Season on Thursday (November 14) at Catch in West Hollywood, Calif.

Gugu was joined at the event by her The Morning Show co-star Janina Gavankar, who met up with Abigail Spencer. The two of them are both close friends of Meghan Markle!

More stars in attendance included The Path‘s Michelle Monaghan, Why Women Kill‘s Ginnifer Goodwin, Uncut GemsJulia Fox, Always Be My Maybe‘s Ali Wong, Mrs. Fletcher‘s Kathryn Hahn, See‘s Nesta Cooper, Russian Doll‘s Natasha Lyonne, The Good Place‘s Jameela Jamil, Vida‘s Mishel Prada and Melissa Barrera, Four Weddings and a Funeral‘s Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Mr. Robot‘s Carly Chaikin.

FYI: Emilia is wearing a Roland Mouret dress. Laura is wearing an Altuzarra dress. Gugu is wearing a Rodarte dress. Nesta is wearing an Adeam dress and Meredith Kahn Jewelry. Rebecca is wearing a Mulberry dress. Jameela is wearing Hearts On Fire jewelry. Natasha is wearing Le Silla shoes.

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Gina Rodriguez Steps Back into the Spotlight After Receiving Backlash for Singing Racial Slur

Gina Rodriguez is ready to put the past behind her.

The 35-year-old actress and husband Joe Locicero stepped out for the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday (November 9) at 3LABS in Culver City, Calif.

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Tonight’s appearance marked the first public outing Gina has made since she received backlash over singing a racial slur in video. You can read her apology here.

Other stars at the event included Ali Wong, Nicole Richie, Kelly Rowland, Nikki Reed, Jordana Brewster, Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman, Amber Valletta, Camilla Belle, and Cat Deeley.

FYI: Gina is wearing a Zuhair Mirad dress and Goshwara opal earrings. Nikki, Jordana, Amber, and Camilla are all wearing Monique Lhuillier dresses.

20+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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Ali Wong Once Bombed in Front of Eddie Murphy - Watch!

Ali Wong is opening up about an unfortunate set.

The comedian made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday (October 23).

During her appearance, Ali told Ellen her Always Be My Maybe co-star Keanu Reeves attended one of her sold-out stand-up shows at The Wiltern and bought a ton of merchandise at the booth operated by her Harvard Business School graduate husband.

She also recalled bombing her stand-up set while opening for Dave Chappelle after seeing Eddie Murphy in the audience and talked about the hardships she has faced as a female comic.

Later on, she spoke about her informal wedding at City Hall and why she didn’t have bridesmaids. Plus, Ali discussed her new book, Dear Girls, and what inspired her to share her story.

Watch Ali Wong‘s appearance inside…


Ali Wong Once Bombed in Front of Eddie Murphy

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Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey & Brie Larson Get Honored at Variety's Power of Women Luncheon

Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey and Brie Larson received a big honor at Variety’s 2019 Power of Women Luncheon!

The trio hit the carpet at the event on Friday afternoon (October 11) at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Jennifer, Mariah and Brie, along with Awkwafina, Chaka Khan and Dana Walden, all were recognized for their work with various charities.

Jennifer was honored for her work with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while Mariah was noted for Fresh Air Fund’s Camp Mariah and Brie, the Equal Justice Initiative. Meanwhile, Awkwafina supported Building Beats, Chaka was recognized for supporting Little Kids Rock and Dana, the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Also in attendance were presenters Natalie Portman, Niecy Nash and Natasha Lyonne as well as guests Molly Sims, Rachel Zoe and Ali Wong.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing Alexander McQueen. Natasha is wearing Gucci. Natalie is wearing a Celine by Hedi Slimane look. Awkwafina is wearing Sam Edelman shoes.

40+ pictures inside from Variety’s Power of Women Luncheon
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