ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — ABC is developing a fourth addition to the black-ish franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The spinoff, reportedly titled old-ish, would center on Earl “Pops” Johnson and Ruby Johnson — played on the flagship series by Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis — who try and give their marriage a second chance.
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will serve as a writer, and co-executive produce the project with Fishburne and black-ish star Anthony Edwards.
Along with black-ish, ABC also currently airs the comedy series mixed-ish, which tells the story of Tracee Ellis Ross’ character, Rainbow Johnson, and Freeform currently airs the spinoff series grown-ish, which focuses on Yara Shahidi’s character, Zoey, as she goes to college.
Disney Channel/Image Group LA(LOS ANGELES) — The Biggest Loser alum Jillian Michaels has a stern message for fans worried about the COVID-19 pandemic: if you don’t want to get sick, don’t go to a public gym until the virus is completely under control.
The celebrity fitness trainer on Tuesday announced that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and, not only that, she contracted the illness after she worked out with a friend.
Speaking with Fox Buisness, Michaels bluntly stated, “All I can tell you is if you are afraid of getting COVID, a public gym is probably a place where you will get it.” There, she expanded as to why she’s suddenly telling people to stay away from the workout equipment.
She explained that her friend, who does her hair and makeup, had no idea she was carrying the virus because she was asymptomatic and that their one hour workout was all it took for her to unknowingly spread it.
Michaels added that she also became an asymptomatic carrier, which brought her to her next point about practicing all health and safety guidelines, which includes wearing a mask.
The Body Revolution star staunchly defended wearing masks, saying that not wearing one contributed to her contracting the virus. “If you’re not in a mask and that person is not in a mask, and they have COVID and have no idea…anticipate that you will likely get it in an environment like that,” Michaels cautioned.
Michaels also acknowledged that she’s lucky to have only experienced the lesser symptoms attributed to the virus, adding, “I’m fortunate to have gone into it being healthy and I was able to get on the other side of it pretty quick. But, not everyone is that lucky as we know.”
Steven Ferdman/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Trainwreck actress Amy Schumer has Lyme disease.
The comedian, 39, revealed her health battle Tuesday on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself as a young girl holding “my first ever fishing pole.”
Schumer then asked her more than 10 million followers if anyone else got Lyme disease “this summer” before noting, “I have maybe had it for years.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted to humans via infected tick bites. Common symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash. Without treatment, infection can spread to the joints, heart and the nervous system. Most cases can be successfully treated with antibiotics over the course of a few weeks.
Schumer also revealed she is taking doxycycline, a drug typically used to treat Lyme disease. “I also want to say that I feel good and am excited to get rid of it,” she said.
The Expecting Amy star is the latest celebrity to reveal she has Lyme disease, joining the likes of Avril Lavigne, Shania Twain, Kelly Osbourne and the mother-daughter duo of Yolanda Hadid and Bella Hadid.
Earlier this year, Justin Bieber announced he too was battling Lyme disease.
Schumer married husband Chris Fischer in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, son Gene, in 2019.
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce plans to hear a proposed bill that would ban the doping of horses on race day — a key concern over the safety and wellbeing of racehorses.
The Committee is expected to amend and approve the Horseracing Integrity Act, or H.R. 1754, which would establish the Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority as an independent, private non-profit corporation.
The authority, which would be overseen by the Federal Trade Commission, would be responsible for developing and administering an anti-doping and medication control program for racehorses as well as the personnel engaged in the care, training, or racing of the horses.
The bill was introduced in March 2019 by U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Andy Barr, R-Ky. If approved, it would be taken up on the House floor.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced on Aug. 31 he would introduce compromise legislation, named the Horseracing Safety and Integrity (HISA) Act, which would incorporate many of the key provisions within H.R. 1754.
The proposed legislation comes after years of controversial horse deaths and animal welfare advocates calling for federal regulation of horse racing. In March 2019, Southern California’s Santa Anita Park introduced a zero-tolerance policy for almost all medication on race day after dozens of horses died within months of beginning the season.
“The doping of American racehorses has been a controversial issue over the past five years with hundreds of horses dying on racetracks annually, and the indictment of 37 trainers and veterinarians in March of 2020,” the Animal Wellness Action said in a statement Tuesday.
The legislation is supported by all three Triple Crown racetracks as well as the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity, according to Animal Wellness Action.
“With the anticipated successful mark up in the House Energy and Commerce Committee today, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 will take a significant step forward toward passage in the House,” Humane Society President and CEO Kitty Block told ABC News in a statement. “The bill mirrors language being introduced today by Senate Majority Leader McConnell representing a state with deep economic stakes in racing and focuses on two key factors that have led to a number of racetrack deaths in recent years: the reckless doping of racehorses and track safety. With a scandalous average of 8.5 horses dying during races every week, the need for Congressional action is critical this year. Industry support for this bill is a powerful acknowledgment of the problems plaguing horse racing today.”
(NEW YORK) — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is mourning the death of his prodigy, Danny Gonzalez, who was shot and killed over the Labor Day weekend.
Gonzales was 22.
Mayweather honored his star pupil on Tuesday by offering two photos that marked the beginning of Gonzalez’s career, where he and Mayweather are posing with his freshly inked contract, and a recent photo of a referee hoisting the boxing prodigy’s victorious fist in the air.
He was signed in 2016 to Mayweather’s The Money Team when he was 18.
“R.I.P champ gone but never forgotten,” said Mayweather, 43, in the caption.
The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Department confirmed to E! News that Gonzalez was shot and killed Monday. Police were summoned to the scene “regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon” and found “three male victims with gunshot wounds.”
An investigation is ongoing.
When Gonzalez was first signed, Mayweather was quick to name him a rising star when introducing his latest protege on Facebook, praising his “incredible amateur record” and called him “a force to be reckoned with!”
“Follow this future World Champion, approved by the undefeated champion himself. Daniel Gonzalez is Floyd Mayweather, approved,” the boxing legend said at the time.
ABC/Craig Sjodin(LOS ANGELES) — ABC is developing a fourth addition to the black-ish franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 
