JoJo Siwa was just getting started with “Karma.” The former child star is rolling out more new tunes — and previewed her next in a new Instagram video.
In the post teasing her next single, Siwa is seen sitting on the floor of what appears to be a dance studio, talking to someone off-camera. “For the last few weeks, the world has been fucking brutal,” she says, referring to the mixed response to “Karma.”
“They’ve been talking so much shit… but I don’t give a fuck,” she continues before shouting,...
In the post teasing her next single, Siwa is seen sitting on the floor of what appears to be a dance studio, talking to someone off-camera. “For the last few weeks, the world has been fucking brutal,” she says, referring to the mixed response to “Karma.”
“They’ve been talking so much shit… but I don’t give a fuck,” she continues before shouting,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Saturday Night Live had its fun with JoJo Siwa’s new look on its May 4 episode, and it seems the former Dance Moms star is taking it all in stride. Chloe Fineman took on the role of Siwa during the Weekend Update segment, donning her new signature black sparkly bodysuit and Kiss-like makeup in a bold impersonation. That’s right, Colin, I’m a bad girl now, Fineman declared with a wide grin, flashing rock-on hand symbols. She explained to co-anchor Colin Jost how her persona has shifted: I used to be rainbow sparkles, and now, I’m black sparkles. Fineman’s portrayal didn’t...
- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Abby Lee Miller may feel that what she’s done for the young dancers is beautiful – “they know they would never be where they are today if it wasn’t for the show” in her own words – but the kids apparently don’t feel the same way.
While it’s weird that a reunion for ‘Dance Moms’ should happen without the Og dance coach, it’s totally understandable when you remember the amount of pressure she put on those little kids to perform at the time.
‘Dance Moms’ Insider Claims The Trauma Inflicted By Abby Lee Miller Still Lingers
Abby Lee Miller may have started the whole ‘Dance Moms’ thing and grown it to be incredibly good, but she did inflict some damage on the children who were under her tutelage.
Happily, it did not have any ginormous effects on them because as we saw from the reunion, while some...
While it’s weird that a reunion for ‘Dance Moms’ should happen without the Og dance coach, it’s totally understandable when you remember the amount of pressure she put on those little kids to perform at the time.
‘Dance Moms’ Insider Claims The Trauma Inflicted By Abby Lee Miller Still Lingers
Abby Lee Miller may have started the whole ‘Dance Moms’ thing and grown it to be incredibly good, but she did inflict some damage on the children who were under her tutelage.
Happily, it did not have any ginormous effects on them because as we saw from the reunion, while some...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Season 18.
And the winner is….. Nineteen-year-old Anthony Curley from Phoenix, Az, took home the trophy and $100,000 prize tonight for Season 18 of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.
Curley prevailed in a face-off among the final three dancers.
In tonight’s finale, the Top 10 returned alongside fan-favorite all-stars for a special performance by Natasha Bedingfield, singing her hit single “Unwritten”.
Jojo Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, returned for Season 18, replacing Nigel Lythgoe, who exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa joined fellow judges Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy with host Cat Deeley.
Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment co-produces Sytycd with Dick Clark Productions. The series is executive produced by Daniel Martin who also serves as showrunner and Barry Adelman, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman.
And the winner is….. Nineteen-year-old Anthony Curley from Phoenix, Az, took home the trophy and $100,000 prize tonight for Season 18 of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.
Curley prevailed in a face-off among the final three dancers.
In tonight’s finale, the Top 10 returned alongside fan-favorite all-stars for a special performance by Natasha Bedingfield, singing her hit single “Unwritten”.
Jojo Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, returned for Season 18, replacing Nigel Lythgoe, who exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa joined fellow judges Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy with host Cat Deeley.
Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment co-produces Sytycd with Dick Clark Productions. The series is executive produced by Daniel Martin who also serves as showrunner and Barry Adelman, Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman.
- 5/21/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
On Wednesday, May 1, ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ special aired on Lifetime, and while there were a lot of drama happening right on our screens, Jojo Siwa is now telling us that the drama didn’t end there. Okay.
Jojo Siwa Claims ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ Producers Tried To Stir Drama Between Cast Members
While Jojo Siwa may want to stir online drama with her looks and music, she does not want it to exist between her and her fellow co-stars. And yet that’s exactly what the producers of ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ wanted her to do on the show.
“There was a few times on the reunion where the producers tried to do some shady s**t,” she recalled, adding that she felt producers wanted unnecessary drama to exist between her and her fellow former stars — Kalani Hilliker, Kendall Vertes, Chloé Lukasiak, Paige Hyland, and Brooke Hyland.
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Jojo Siwa Claims ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ Producers Tried To Stir Drama Between Cast Members
While Jojo Siwa may want to stir online drama with her looks and music, she does not want it to exist between her and her fellow co-stars. And yet that’s exactly what the producers of ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ wanted her to do on the show.
“There was a few times on the reunion where the producers tried to do some shady s**t,” she recalled, adding that she felt producers wanted unnecessary drama to exist between her and her fellow former stars — Kalani Hilliker, Kendall Vertes, Chloé Lukasiak, Paige Hyland, and Brooke Hyland.
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- 5/11/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
It only took an entire month, but Saturday Night Live has finally jumped on the JoJo Siwa rebrand train. During this weekend’s Dua Lipa-hosted episode, cast member Chloe Fineman transformed into the former child star for an appearance on Weekend Update, where she declared: “I’m the first gay girl in the world.”
Fineman wore a detailed recreation of Siwa’s glittering black outfit from the “Karma” music video and spent nearly four full minutes parodying the 20-year-old’s good girl gone bad transformation. Siwa reposted the skit on Instagram Stories,...
Fineman wore a detailed recreation of Siwa’s glittering black outfit from the “Karma” music video and spent nearly four full minutes parodying the 20-year-old’s good girl gone bad transformation. Siwa reposted the skit on Instagram Stories,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Overview of the Controversial SNL Sketch During a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, a sketch featuring Chloe Fineman as JoJo Siwa stirred significant controversy. Dressed in an all-black ensemble mimicking Siwa’s look from her music video for ‘Karma,’ Fineman’s portrayal raised eyebrows and sparked debates about the line between humor and bullying. Public Reaction to the SNL Portrayal The sketch prompted mixed reactions from the audience, with some viewers accusing SNL of crossing into bullying territory. A highlight was Fineman jesting, That’s right, Colin; I’m a bad girl now! This mimicked Siwa’s recent transformation into a more adult persona,
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Transformation from Sparkles to Edgy Glitter JoJo Siwa, once known for her vibrant, sparkling persona on the reality show Dance Moms, has recently unveiled a darker, more mature style that speaks volumes about her evolution. Her appearance in black glitter attire at a recent Saturday Night Live sketch, where Chloe Fineman portrayed her, emphasized this change dramatically. As Siwa steps into adulthood, she is keen on shedding her child star label to embrace a bolder aesthetic. This shift is evident in her latest works, including the music video for Karma, where she sports a look starkly different from her usual
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- 5/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
During Saturday’s Weekend Update, Chloe Fineman embodied our generation’s most iconic good girl gone bad: JoJo Siwa.
Donned in Siwa’s now-trademark black eye makeup and dazzling outfit, Fineman began the Saturday Night Live sketch by announcing: “I used to be rainbow sparkles and now I’m black sparkles!”
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Donned in Siwa’s now-trademark black eye makeup and dazzling outfit, Fineman began the Saturday Night Live sketch by announcing: “I used to be rainbow sparkles and now I’m black sparkles!”
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- 5/5/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
On “SNL,” a Weekend Update segment playfully poked fun at 20-year-old singer JoJo Siwa’s transformation into an edgier and more adult persona.
Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend Update desk dressed in head-to-toe black glitter and a black body suit, the same outfit from Siwa’s music video for her new single “Karma.”
“Wow, oh my god, JoJo!” said Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost upon seeing the singer’s new look and dark glitter eye makeup. “That’s right, Colin; I’m a bad girl now!” Commenting on her attire, she said, “Yeah, it’s a pretty big change. I used to be way more sparkles and now I’m black sparkles.”
As a teen, Siwa appeared as a dancer on the show “Dance Moms” from 2015-2016, and her 2016 songs “Boomerang” and “I Can Make U Dance,” were major hits with millions of views. The Nebraska native...
Chloe Fineman appeared as Siwa at the Weekend Update desk dressed in head-to-toe black glitter and a black body suit, the same outfit from Siwa’s music video for her new single “Karma.”
“Wow, oh my god, JoJo!” said Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost upon seeing the singer’s new look and dark glitter eye makeup. “That’s right, Colin; I’m a bad girl now!” Commenting on her attire, she said, “Yeah, it’s a pretty big change. I used to be way more sparkles and now I’m black sparkles.”
As a teen, Siwa appeared as a dancer on the show “Dance Moms” from 2015-2016, and her 2016 songs “Boomerang” and “I Can Make U Dance,” were major hits with millions of views. The Nebraska native...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anne McCarthy
- Variety Film + TV
Before Jojo Siwa decided to join Season 2 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on Fox, the pop star considered herself a “very sheltered” celebrity whose small-screen career involved dancing, not jumping out of helicopters or rappelling down mountains.
“I made a joke that I was wrapped in bubble my whole life. That really is so true,” she said during a panel for the series at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted about the Fox show, which assembles celebrities from all genres to take on demanding training exercises led by an elite team of ex-Special Forces operatives.
“I feel like it really gave no choice but to take that bubble wrap and just chuck it down the drain,” she added. “And my mom, I feel like, is holding onto that bubble wrap now. ‘What do I do with this?’ You know what I mean? But yeah, definitely. It was not in my lane before,...
“I made a joke that I was wrapped in bubble my whole life. That really is so true,” she said during a panel for the series at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted about the Fox show, which assembles celebrities from all genres to take on demanding training exercises led by an elite team of ex-Special Forces operatives.
“I feel like it really gave no choice but to take that bubble wrap and just chuck it down the drain,” she added. “And my mom, I feel like, is holding onto that bubble wrap now. ‘What do I do with this?’ You know what I mean? But yeah, definitely. It was not in my lane before,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Before she dropped her song “Karma” on Friday, JoJo Siwa spent several weeks letting the world know that she was done with bows and glittery-y pastels. In March, she posted a parental advisory message on her Instagram grid — teasing a new (and more explicit) era.
It became clear immediately that the 20-year-old was hoping for a rebrand built on shock value: Photos of the openly gay star embracing two girls at once, wearing Kiss-inspired face paint, and teasing lyrics about being a “bad girl” were rolled out in the weeks following the content warning.
It became clear immediately that the 20-year-old was hoping for a rebrand built on shock value: Photos of the openly gay star embracing two girls at once, wearing Kiss-inspired face paint, and teasing lyrics about being a “bad girl” were rolled out in the weeks following the content warning.
- 4/10/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
JoJo Siwa showed up at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in an interesting costume. She had her face painted up similar to Kiss bassist Gene Simmons while wearing a revealing black and silver leather and fishnet outfit. It turned a lot of heads. It also brought out the people who love to hate everything about the former reality TV star.
However, Gene Simmons said he loved how JoJo dressed and defended the young star.
Gene Simmons Defends JoJo Siwa Kiss Inspired Outfit
Now, JoJo Siwa wasn’t necessarily trying to dress like Gene Simmons of Kiss. Her outfit and face makeup are from her latest music video for “Karma.” In the video, there is a “good girl” JoJo dressed in white and the bad girl Siwa dressed like she did at the iHeartRadio Awards. It is part of JoJo showing the world she isn’t a kid anymore as she moves...
However, Gene Simmons said he loved how JoJo dressed and defended the young star.
Gene Simmons Defends JoJo Siwa Kiss Inspired Outfit
Now, JoJo Siwa wasn’t necessarily trying to dress like Gene Simmons of Kiss. Her outfit and face makeup are from her latest music video for “Karma.” In the video, there is a “good girl” JoJo dressed in white and the bad girl Siwa dressed like she did at the iHeartRadio Awards. It is part of JoJo showing the world she isn’t a kid anymore as she moves...
- 4/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
When JoJo Siwa announced her latest single, it came with a cautioned warning: “The following content is not made for children and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers. May contain sexual themes, violence, strong language, traumatic scenarios, and flashing lights. Viewer discretion is advised.” She gave listeners nearly a month to prepare for “Karma,” and now it’s here.
“And when I lay me down to sleep, it’s not your body next to me/This lonely room feels so empty, just me and my regrets/And cold...
“And when I lay me down to sleep, it’s not your body next to me/This lonely room feels so empty, just me and my regrets/And cold...
- 4/5/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
So You Think You Can Dance Season 18 premieres Monday, March 4. Here’s everything you need to know for watching the newest season live online.
This season comes on the heels of a controversial exit by judge Nigel Lythgoe after Paula Abdul in December accused the Sytycd and American Idol executive producer of sexual assault. Lythgoe denied the claims, calling them “false” and “offensive.” Jojo Siwa will return to replace Lythgoe on the judging dais.
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This season comes on the heels of a controversial exit by judge Nigel Lythgoe after Paula Abdul in December accused the Sytycd and American Idol executive producer of sexual assault. Lythgoe denied the claims, calling them “false” and “offensive.” Jojo Siwa will return to replace Lythgoe on the judging dais.
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- 3/4/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
If you think you can dance, you have to make it past the judges and a new format in the upcoming 18th season of the Fox competition. TV Insider has an exclusive first look at the So You Think You Can Dance promo highlighting the new judging panel—JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy—as well as the dances. The comments from the judges are positive so far, but not everyone can make it. Watch the video above. So You Think You Can Dance, hosted by Cat Deeley, returns on Monday, March 4, at 9/8c, with an all-new format. Comfort Fedoke joins the judging panel for the auditions round, which will see dancers from across the country showcasing their talent in a wide array of dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, and more, in hopes of securing one of 10 coveted spots on the show. Each week, contestants will compete in new,...
- 2/21/2024
- TV Insider
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Around 2013, when Sanderson was six or seven,...
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- 2/13/2024
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
JoJo Siwa returns to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
JoJo Siwa is slipping back into Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance season 18 judging panel following Nigel Lythgoe’s exit from the upcoming season. Lythgoe was accused of sexual assault by former Sytycd judge Paula Abdul, with two additional women also making assault claims. In early January 2024, Lythgoe announced he was stepping down from judging season 18.
JoJo Siwa will be joining a panel that includes Emmy-nominated choreographer/So You Think You Can Dance All-Star Allison Holker and professional dancer/Dancing with the Stars choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Cat Deeley is returning to host and serve as a producer on the dance competition for season 18.
Siwa was a host of the reality series on season 17.
Sytycd has earned 72 Emmy nominations, winning 17 times. Season 18, which is dramatically changing up the formula, will premiere on Fox on March 4, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.
JoJo Siwa is slipping back into Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance season 18 judging panel following Nigel Lythgoe’s exit from the upcoming season. Lythgoe was accused of sexual assault by former Sytycd judge Paula Abdul, with two additional women also making assault claims. In early January 2024, Lythgoe announced he was stepping down from judging season 18.
JoJo Siwa will be joining a panel that includes Emmy-nominated choreographer/So You Think You Can Dance All-Star Allison Holker and professional dancer/Dancing with the Stars choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Cat Deeley is returning to host and serve as a producer on the dance competition for season 18.
Siwa was a host of the reality series on season 17.
Sytycd has earned 72 Emmy nominations, winning 17 times. Season 18, which is dramatically changing up the formula, will premiere on Fox on March 4, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.
- 1/27/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
JoJo Siwa is making a return to the reality show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ judging panel to replace Nigel Lythgoe in season 18. The ‘Dance Moms’ alum, 20, will join Allison Holker and Makism Chmerkovskiy on the judging panel for a reimagined season that seeks to reflect the “authentic experience of building a successful career in dance”, reports People magazine.
Emmy-nominated host Cat Deeley will once again emcee the dance competition show, a post she has held since 2006. The fans will get a “documentary-style look” at the contestants’ lives as they vie for the ultimate $100,000 grand prize that comes with being crowned winner of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ season 18.
As per People, news of Siwa’s return comes shortly after Lythgoe announced he would be stepping down from the long-running dance series following sexual assault allegations earlier this month.
He told Variety: “I have informed the producers of...
Emmy-nominated host Cat Deeley will once again emcee the dance competition show, a post she has held since 2006. The fans will get a “documentary-style look” at the contestants’ lives as they vie for the ultimate $100,000 grand prize that comes with being crowned winner of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ season 18.
As per People, news of Siwa’s return comes shortly after Lythgoe announced he would be stepping down from the long-running dance series following sexual assault allegations earlier this month.
He told Variety: “I have informed the producers of...
- 1/27/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
JoJo Siwa is returning as a judge for the upcoming season of So You Think You Can Dance, replacing former judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, who stepped down this month following multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault.
Siwa served as a judge on the show’s 17th season in 2022, alongside the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, as well as with actors Matthew Morrison (who was dismissed from the show over text messages he reportedly sent to a contestant) and Leah Remini. This year, Siwa joins Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Siwa served as a judge on the show’s 17th season in 2022, alongside the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, as well as with actors Matthew Morrison (who was dismissed from the show over text messages he reportedly sent to a contestant) and Leah Remini. This year, Siwa joins Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
- 1/26/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
So You Think You Can Dance has looked to its own past to find a judge to step in for the departed Nigel Lythgoe.
JoJo Siwa, who served as a judge on the Fox show’s 17th season in 2022, will rejoin the panel for season 18. The singer and actress will join Sytycd all-star and choreographer Allison Holker and former Dancing With the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy at the judges’ table for season 18, which is set to premiere March 4.
Lythgoe, a co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance, left the show in early January after being sued by Paula Abdul, who claimed that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her during their time working together on both American Idol — where Abdul was a judge and Lythgoe an executive producer — and Sytycd.
Abdul’s suit alleges that during an early season of American Idol, while the show’s cast and crew were on the road for auditions,...
JoJo Siwa, who served as a judge on the Fox show’s 17th season in 2022, will rejoin the panel for season 18. The singer and actress will join Sytycd all-star and choreographer Allison Holker and former Dancing With the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy at the judges’ table for season 18, which is set to premiere March 4.
Lythgoe, a co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance, left the show in early January after being sued by Paula Abdul, who claimed that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her during their time working together on both American Idol — where Abdul was a judge and Lythgoe an executive producer — and Sytycd.
Abdul’s suit alleges that during an early season of American Idol, while the show’s cast and crew were on the road for auditions,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So You Think You Can Dance is making way for the return of JoJo Siwa who is set to serve as a Season 18 judge alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Meanwhile, the trio of judges will be joined alongside longtime presenter and host Cat Deeley who will help them usher in a new set of dance hopefuls. Set to premiere Monday, March 4 at 9 pm Et/Pt, So You Think You Can Dance will air each week on Fox with episodes dropping the next day on Hulu. (Credit: Courtesy of Fox) Siwa served as a judge for the competition’s 17th season, serving alongside the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Matthew Morrison, and later Leah Remini who replaced Morrison. The former Dance Moms star will bring her guidance and expertise to the judges’ panel. Season 18 is set to infuse the long-running hit with a new format that reflects on the authentic experience...
- 1/26/2024
- TV Insider
So You Think You Can Dance has found Nigel Lythgoe’s replacement — and she’s no stranger to the show.
JoJo Siwa will return to the Fox competition series as a judge for Season 18, filling the vacancy left by an embattled Lythgoe, who stepped down earlier this month amid various sexual assault allegations.
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Siwa will judge alongside Sytycd alum Allison Holker and Dancing With the Stars...
JoJo Siwa will return to the Fox competition series as a judge for Season 18, filling the vacancy left by an embattled Lythgoe, who stepped down earlier this month amid various sexual assault allegations.
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Siwa will judge alongside Sytycd alum Allison Holker and Dancing With the Stars...
- 1/26/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
JoJo Siwa is returning to “So You Think You Can Dance” as a judge for the show’s reimagined Season 18. Siwa, who was previously a judge on the show’s Season 17 in 2022, replaces Nigel Lythgoe — who stepped down earlier this month in the wake of two lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault.
Siwa will now join choreographer Allison Holker and pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the show’s judging panel. Presenter and author Cat Deeley hosts the dance competition series, which premieres its 18th season on Monday, March 4 at 9 p.m. Et on Fox.
Siwa is a dancer, singer and actor who boasts more than 70 million followers across social media and was named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2020. Siwa released a debut EP in 2018, and is currently in the studio recording a follow-up. The performer was most recently on Fox as a contestant on Season 2 of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
Siwa will now join choreographer Allison Holker and pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the show’s judging panel. Presenter and author Cat Deeley hosts the dance competition series, which premieres its 18th season on Monday, March 4 at 9 p.m. Et on Fox.
Siwa is a dancer, singer and actor who boasts more than 70 million followers across social media and was named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2020. Siwa released a debut EP in 2018, and is currently in the studio recording a follow-up. The performer was most recently on Fox as a contestant on Season 2 of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
- 1/26/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
JoJo Siwa is back on So You Think You Can Dance.
Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, will replace Nigel Lythgoe as a judge on Season 18.
This comes after he exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa will sit alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the judging panel. Cat Deeley will host the series, which premieres on March 4.
It’s not clear whether the show had to do any reshoots following Lythgoe’s departure.
Lythgoe, the co-creator, lead judge and exec producer of So You Think You Can Dance, is the subject of two sexual misconduct lawsuits, including one filed by Paula Abdul who accused him of assaulting her twice over the past 20 years.
Lythgoe, who was nicknamed Nasty Nigel by the British tabloid press when he was a judge on British competition series Popstars, stepped down on January 5. He...
Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, will replace Nigel Lythgoe as a judge on Season 18.
This comes after he exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa will sit alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the judging panel. Cat Deeley will host the series, which premieres on March 4.
It’s not clear whether the show had to do any reshoots following Lythgoe’s departure.
Lythgoe, the co-creator, lead judge and exec producer of So You Think You Can Dance, is the subject of two sexual misconduct lawsuits, including one filed by Paula Abdul who accused him of assaulting her twice over the past 20 years.
Lythgoe, who was nicknamed Nasty Nigel by the British tabloid press when he was a judge on British competition series Popstars, stepped down on January 5. He...
- 1/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
When Special Forces debuted, viewers were primed for a display of grit and resilience. Yet, what they might not have anticipated was the emergence of an unexpected icon in the form of JoJo Siwa. Let’s delve into the reality show that pushed celebrities to their limits and how Siwa’s moment became a symbol of strength and empowerment. Understanding the Grit of Special Forces The premise of Special Forces is straightforward yet daunting: celebrities are put through military training challenges that test their physical and mental fortitude. As depicts, the show is a testament to endurance. Participants like Tyler Cameron, Nick...
- 12/6/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Xomg Pop!, the all-girl pop group created by JoJo and Jessalynn Siwa, is set to embark on a thrilling nationwide tour next summer. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-city Siwa Presents Xomg Pop! Live Tour kicks off on June 6 in Minneapolis making stops across the U.S. in Chicago, Boston, and more before wrapping up in Dallas on June 23. Highly successful pop group Xomg Pop! was created from JoJo Siwa’s Emmy-nominated hit TV show, Siwa’s Dance Pop Revolution, where JoJo and her mom Jessalynn hand picked the nations’ top sin gers and dancers to become pop music’s next big sensation. Just a few months after ... Read more...
- 12/5/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
JoJo Siwa has made no secret of the fact that she leaned on her “older brothers” Nick Viall and Cameron Tyler to get her through the rigorous challenges of ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’.
And, it seems she’s also open to their dating advice, reports People magazine.
She even jokingly pitched a reality show where the ‘Bachelor Nation’ stars might use their experience looking for love on camera to help her find a special lady to spend the rest of her life with.
When asked if the three, who formed a close bond while filming season 2 of the boot camp-style reality series, might be teaming up on camera again in the future, Viall teased: “Yeah, it’s going to be the fearsome threesome … we’ll have our own show or something.”
“Perfect,” chimed in Siwa.
“Nick and Tyler find me a wife!”
“There we go,” Nick said, even pitching a title,...
And, it seems she’s also open to their dating advice, reports People magazine.
She even jokingly pitched a reality show where the ‘Bachelor Nation’ stars might use their experience looking for love on camera to help her find a special lady to spend the rest of her life with.
When asked if the three, who formed a close bond while filming season 2 of the boot camp-style reality series, might be teaming up on camera again in the future, Viall teased: “Yeah, it’s going to be the fearsome threesome … we’ll have our own show or something.”
“Perfect,” chimed in Siwa.
“Nick and Tyler find me a wife!”
“There we go,” Nick said, even pitching a title,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
JoJo Siwa has made no secret of the fact that she leaned on her “older brothers” Nick Viall and Cameron Tyler to get her through the rigorous challenges of ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’.
And, it seems she’s also open to their dating advice, reports People magazine.
She even jokingly pitched a reality show where the ‘Bachelor Nation’ stars might use their experience looking for love on camera to help her find a special lady to spend the rest of her life with.
When asked if the three, who formed a close bond while filming season 2 of the boot camp-style reality series, might be teaming up on camera again in the future, Viall teased: “Yeah, it’s going to be the fearsome threesome … we’ll have our own show or something.”
“Perfect,” chimed in Siwa.
“Nick and Tyler find me a wife!”
“There we go,” Nick said, even pitching a title,...
And, it seems she’s also open to their dating advice, reports People magazine.
She even jokingly pitched a reality show where the ‘Bachelor Nation’ stars might use their experience looking for love on camera to help her find a special lady to spend the rest of her life with.
When asked if the three, who formed a close bond while filming season 2 of the boot camp-style reality series, might be teaming up on camera again in the future, Viall teased: “Yeah, it’s going to be the fearsome threesome … we’ll have our own show or something.”
“Perfect,” chimed in Siwa.
“Nick and Tyler find me a wife!”
“There we go,” Nick said, even pitching a title,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Spoiler Alert! This post contains details about the Season 2 finale of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
After a grueling eight days, five recruits made it to the final challenge of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
The finish line is close enough to taste for Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson, Bachelor alums Nick Viall and Tyler Cameron, and TV personalities JoJo Siwa and Tom Sandoval. But first, they must make it through a 24-hour challenge where they’ll have to endure military grade interrogation without cracking under the pressure.
In between interrogations, they’ll be chained in a dark room with their hoods on, subjected to distressing sounds and freezing temperatures. Here’s how they all fared:
Tom Sandoval: The first to go of the remaining recruits, Sandoval barely makes it through the first stage of interrogations. After being sent back to the cell, he uncontrollably shivers...
After a grueling eight days, five recruits made it to the final challenge of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
The finish line is close enough to taste for Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson, Bachelor alums Nick Viall and Tyler Cameron, and TV personalities JoJo Siwa and Tom Sandoval. But first, they must make it through a 24-hour challenge where they’ll have to endure military grade interrogation without cracking under the pressure.
In between interrogations, they’ll be chained in a dark room with their hoods on, subjected to distressing sounds and freezing temperatures. Here’s how they all fared:
Tom Sandoval: The first to go of the remaining recruits, Sandoval barely makes it through the first stage of interrogations. After being sent back to the cell, he uncontrollably shivers...
- 11/28/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
JoJo Siwa is opening up about coming out as a teenager.
The now 20-year-old Dance Moms alum just launched her iHeartMedia podcast JoJo Siwa Now, which reflects on her past meeting her future.
During the conversation, she spoke about what it meant to come out of the closet at a young age, and how it “meant a lot” to be cast on Dancing with the Stars as part of the first-ever same-sex couple in 2021.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I came out when I was 17 but I didn’t understand at the time what a big deal that was. I didn’t understand why that was scary,” she said.
I remember I was on the phone with my girlfriend at the time and I was like, ‘I think I want to come out to the world,’ and she was like, ‘Ok, do it.’” So then I posted this picture...
The now 20-year-old Dance Moms alum just launched her iHeartMedia podcast JoJo Siwa Now, which reflects on her past meeting her future.
During the conversation, she spoke about what it meant to come out of the closet at a young age, and how it “meant a lot” to be cast on Dancing with the Stars as part of the first-ever same-sex couple in 2021.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I came out when I was 17 but I didn’t understand at the time what a big deal that was. I didn’t understand why that was scary,” she said.
I remember I was on the phone with my girlfriend at the time and I was like, ‘I think I want to come out to the world,’ and she was like, ‘Ok, do it.’” So then I posted this picture...
- 10/31/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
JoJo Siwa is launching a new podcast on iHeartMedia entitled JoJo Siwa Now.
The podcast, which is the first to launch from Siwa’s exclusive slate with iHeartMedia, will feature interviews between Siwa and people from her past, including her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller, and Dancing with the Stars partner Jenna Johnson. Siwa will also share stories about her own life and career.
“I am so excited for my fans to get to know me like never before. I’ve authentically shared my life online for over a decade and this podcast will dive even deeper into who I am and what makes me, me. I’m also incredibly lucky to have my very best friends join me as guests to laugh with me and get deep about life and who I am, separate from the headlines,” Siwa said. “I am thrilled to introduce ‘JoJo Siwa Now’ as...
The podcast, which is the first to launch from Siwa’s exclusive slate with iHeartMedia, will feature interviews between Siwa and people from her past, including her former dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller, and Dancing with the Stars partner Jenna Johnson. Siwa will also share stories about her own life and career.
“I am so excited for my fans to get to know me like never before. I’ve authentically shared my life online for over a decade and this podcast will dive even deeper into who I am and what makes me, me. I’m also incredibly lucky to have my very best friends join me as guests to laugh with me and get deep about life and who I am, separate from the headlines,” Siwa said. “I am thrilled to introduce ‘JoJo Siwa Now’ as...
- 10/30/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Xomg Pop!, the pop group created by singer and social media star JoJo Siwa along with her mother Jessalynn Siwa, has launched a new podcast, TheWrap has exclusively learned. The “Xomg Pop! Podcast” will follow all four members of the group as they share behind-the-scenes stories and reveal what it’s like to be a teen pop star.
The podcast, which features members Dallas, Brooklyn, Tinie T and newcomer Penelope, launched on YouTube as well as all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, on Monday. New episodes will be released weekly.
“I’ve kind of passed down the torch to my Xomg Pop! kids. Watching them grow over the last two years has been so special and magical,” JoJo Siwa told TheWrap.
The star sees some of herself in their journeys as Dallas, Brooklyn, Tinie T and Penelope navigate what it’s like being a teenager. The struggles of growing up,...
The podcast, which features members Dallas, Brooklyn, Tinie T and newcomer Penelope, launched on YouTube as well as all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, on Monday. New episodes will be released weekly.
“I’ve kind of passed down the torch to my Xomg Pop! kids. Watching them grow over the last two years has been so special and magical,” JoJo Siwa told TheWrap.
The star sees some of herself in their journeys as Dallas, Brooklyn, Tinie T and Penelope navigate what it’s like being a teenager. The struggles of growing up,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Don’t let JoJo Siwa‘s colorful clothes and sparkly bows fool you: She’s the “biggest surprise” of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 2. So says The Bachelorette Season 15 alum Tyler Cameron, who competed alongside the former Dance Moms star during the grueling, eight-day contest. Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is a reality competition series where no one is voted out. Famous contestants are led through grueling challenges picked from the U.S. military’s actual Special Forces selection process, and the only way out is to quit (or if the Directing Staff agents — all former special forces themselves — decide you need to go). On Monday, September 25, on Fox, the recruits will face the harsh reality of winter warfare training on the mountains of New Zealand in Season 2, where the terrain and freezing temperatures are brutal, and the tasks will feel like torture. The competing recruits are Cameron,...
- 9/19/2023
- TV Insider
“Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval is among several reality TV personalities participating in the second season of Fox reality competition “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test”.
In addition to Sandoval, his co-stars who also come from the world of reality television include JoJo Siwa (“Dance Moms”), “Bachelor” alums Nick Viall and Tyler Cameron, Savannah Chrisley (“Chrisley Knows Best”) Jack Osbourne (“The Osbourne”) and actress Tara Reid, who starred in her own reality show, “Taradise” and appeared in “Celebrity Big Brother”.
“Look, I think there should be a reality TV union.”
Interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter, the stars shared their thoughts on “Real Housewives” alum Brittany Frankel’s recent attempt to create a union for reality TV stars.
Read More: Bravo Responds To Bethenny Frankel’s Allegations Reality Stars Are ‘Silenced’ With NDAs
“I have mixed feelings,” said Sandoval.
“Look, I think there should be a reality TV union. There’s a lot of like,...
In addition to Sandoval, his co-stars who also come from the world of reality television include JoJo Siwa (“Dance Moms”), “Bachelor” alums Nick Viall and Tyler Cameron, Savannah Chrisley (“Chrisley Knows Best”) Jack Osbourne (“The Osbourne”) and actress Tara Reid, who starred in her own reality show, “Taradise” and appeared in “Celebrity Big Brother”.
“Look, I think there should be a reality TV union.”
Interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter, the stars shared their thoughts on “Real Housewives” alum Brittany Frankel’s recent attempt to create a union for reality TV stars.
Read More: Bravo Responds To Bethenny Frankel’s Allegations Reality Stars Are ‘Silenced’ With NDAs
“I have mixed feelings,” said Sandoval.
“Look, I think there should be a reality TV union. There’s a lot of like,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
JoJo Siwa is opening up about some important people in her life. The 20-year-old “Dance Moms” alum took to Instagram on Thursday to share pics and videos with her “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” co-stars, Tyler Cameron and Nick Viall.
In Siwa’s post, fans see the trio posing together and attending a Zach Bryan concert. Viall’s pregnant fiancée, Natalie Joy, was also on hand for the festivities.
“The band is back together!! If someone told me a year ago that these 2 boys would become such a massive part of my life I would’ve never believed you,” Siwa wrote alongside her post. “‘Special Forces’ brought us together just a few months ago and mannnn am I grateful. for these 2 And for the rest of the chosen family gained from forces, a bond that will last for life!!”
The “Bachelor” franchise alums were clearly moved by Siwa’s post,...
In Siwa’s post, fans see the trio posing together and attending a Zach Bryan concert. Viall’s pregnant fiancée, Natalie Joy, was also on hand for the festivities.
“The band is back together!! If someone told me a year ago that these 2 boys would become such a massive part of my life I would’ve never believed you,” Siwa wrote alongside her post. “‘Special Forces’ brought us together just a few months ago and mannnn am I grateful. for these 2 And for the rest of the chosen family gained from forces, a bond that will last for life!!”
The “Bachelor” franchise alums were clearly moved by Siwa’s post,...
- 8/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
JoJo Siwa is officially inked! The 20-year-old “Dance Moms” alum got her first tattoo and had Raven-Symoné and their wife, Miranda Maday, on hand to help her through the process.
Maday revealed the news on her Instagram Story Sunday, sharing a photo of Siwa on the tattoo table as she prepared for the tattoo, which appears to be going behind her ear.
Miranda Maday Instagram
“bb’s first tattoo,” Maday wrote alongside the black-and-white picture.
Siwa wasn’t the only one getting tatted, Maday also posted a photo of Raven-Symoné in the tattoo chair. “Bb’s too many to count tattoo,” she wrote alongside a similarly styled photo of the “That’s So Raven” star.
Miranda Maday Instagram
In June, Siwa and Raven-Symoné joined fellow LGBTQ+ advocates for P&g and iHeartMedia’s Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now, an evening to celebrate and create a more inclusive and equal world.
Maday revealed the news on her Instagram Story Sunday, sharing a photo of Siwa on the tattoo table as she prepared for the tattoo, which appears to be going behind her ear.
Miranda Maday Instagram
“bb’s first tattoo,” Maday wrote alongside the black-and-white picture.
Siwa wasn’t the only one getting tatted, Maday also posted a photo of Raven-Symoné in the tattoo chair. “Bb’s too many to count tattoo,” she wrote alongside a similarly styled photo of the “That’s So Raven” star.
Miranda Maday Instagram
In June, Siwa and Raven-Symoné joined fellow LGBTQ+ advocates for P&g and iHeartMedia’s Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now, an evening to celebrate and create a more inclusive and equal world.
- 7/31/2023
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
JoJo Siwa initially had regrets about calling Candace Cameron Bure the “rudest” celebrity she’d ever met on TikTok, but she’s okay with it now.
The “Dance Moms” star appeared on Thursday’s episode of the “Viall Files” podcast, where she spoke about Bure’s comments she made last year about “traditional marriage” that many felt were homophobic and insulting.
Siwa insisted, “I wish she was able to be a little more open, more accepting.
“I’m okay with calling her out in the way that I did,” Page Six reported.
Read More: Candace Cameron Bure Speaks Out Against ‘Cancel Culture’ After Traditional Marriage Comments
She admitted, “For a while I regretted it, but after I found out that article about her not wanting anything to do [with] Lgbtqia+ … that’s my people. And I have to stand up for my people.”
Siwa said her problem wasn’t that Bure...
The “Dance Moms” star appeared on Thursday’s episode of the “Viall Files” podcast, where she spoke about Bure’s comments she made last year about “traditional marriage” that many felt were homophobic and insulting.
Siwa insisted, “I wish she was able to be a little more open, more accepting.
“I’m okay with calling her out in the way that I did,” Page Six reported.
Read More: Candace Cameron Bure Speaks Out Against ‘Cancel Culture’ After Traditional Marriage Comments
She admitted, “For a while I regretted it, but after I found out that article about her not wanting anything to do [with] Lgbtqia+ … that’s my people. And I have to stand up for my people.”
Siwa said her problem wasn’t that Bure...
- 7/28/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Jojo Siwa has some very upsetting news to share.
On Saturday, the 19-year-old “Dance Moms” alum announced on TikTok that a coyote had killed her adorable puppy Tooie in her backyard.
To announce the tragic loss, Siwa uploaded a video of her dancing with her late dog to the Black Eyed Peas’ 2009 smash single, “Boom Boom Pow”.
Read More: JoJo Siwa Tells Candace Owens To ‘Back The F**k’ Off’ Over Claims She’s ‘Lying’ About Being Gay For Attention
@itsjojosiwa
2 months ago our puppy Tooie (O2) joined our family and he brought the Most joy, laughter, and messes into our life. My heart hurts so much to say that this morning he was involved in an accident and is now in puppy heaven. I cant even explain how perfect of a dog O2 was. Going to miss him more than words can explain. Thank you for bringing light to...
On Saturday, the 19-year-old “Dance Moms” alum announced on TikTok that a coyote had killed her adorable puppy Tooie in her backyard.
To announce the tragic loss, Siwa uploaded a video of her dancing with her late dog to the Black Eyed Peas’ 2009 smash single, “Boom Boom Pow”.
Read More: JoJo Siwa Tells Candace Owens To ‘Back The F**k’ Off’ Over Claims She’s ‘Lying’ About Being Gay For Attention
@itsjojosiwa
2 months ago our puppy Tooie (O2) joined our family and he brought the Most joy, laughter, and messes into our life. My heart hurts so much to say that this morning he was involved in an accident and is now in puppy heaven. I cant even explain how perfect of a dog O2 was. Going to miss him more than words can explain. Thank you for bringing light to...
- 4/29/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
JoJo Siwa has a blunt response to right-wing commentator Candace Owens’ suggestion that she’s only pretending to be gay to drum up attention.
In a five-minute video the right-wing commentator posted to Twitter, she goes through Siwa’s TikTok postings in great detail, particularly those involving her coming out.
“I don’t believe JoJo Siwa is a lesbian, but the way, I want to state that very clearly,” Owens says at the top of the video. “I do believe that she’s desperate for attention, and you’re not going to believe what she’s doing now.”
Read More: JoJo Siwa Talks Backlash She Received From Her Former Employer For Coming Out
Owens concludes by suggesting Siwa was imitating Demi Lovato, who came out as pansexual in 2021.
“She did this for attention,” Owens says of Siwa. “I don’t believe she’s a lesbian no more than I believe Demi Lovato is a lesbian.
In a five-minute video the right-wing commentator posted to Twitter, she goes through Siwa’s TikTok postings in great detail, particularly those involving her coming out.
“I don’t believe JoJo Siwa is a lesbian, but the way, I want to state that very clearly,” Owens says at the top of the video. “I do believe that she’s desperate for attention, and you’re not going to believe what she’s doing now.”
Read More: JoJo Siwa Talks Backlash She Received From Her Former Employer For Coming Out
Owens concludes by suggesting Siwa was imitating Demi Lovato, who came out as pansexual in 2021.
“She did this for attention,” Owens says of Siwa. “I don’t believe she’s a lesbian no more than I believe Demi Lovato is a lesbian.
- 4/8/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Could love be in the air for JoJo Siwa?
The dance pro hinted at a new love interest in her latest TikTok video on Wednesday, which she captioned, “happy feelings are meant to be shared.”
Siwa starts the video by flashing through some images from the last month, writing, “Things I haven’t shown you for the last month.”
Then, with Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” playing in the background, Siwa shows fans a series of photos alluding to a new special someone in her life. The partner in question, however, is never shown.
In one photo, Siwa is seen showing off a box of fresh cookies, seemingly from her lady love, with the caption, “My Precious Girl What!!!!! Thank you for the cookie surprise.”
The next sees Siwa enjoying the sweet treat, with the “Dance Moms” alum writing, “I’m so happy. I love you.”
Other shots...
The dance pro hinted at a new love interest in her latest TikTok video on Wednesday, which she captioned, “happy feelings are meant to be shared.”
Siwa starts the video by flashing through some images from the last month, writing, “Things I haven’t shown you for the last month.”
Then, with Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” playing in the background, Siwa shows fans a series of photos alluding to a new special someone in her life. The partner in question, however, is never shown.
In one photo, Siwa is seen showing off a box of fresh cookies, seemingly from her lady love, with the caption, “My Precious Girl What!!!!! Thank you for the cookie surprise.”
The next sees Siwa enjoying the sweet treat, with the “Dance Moms” alum writing, “I’m so happy. I love you.”
Other shots...
- 4/6/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
It’s no secret that Abby Lee Miller is estranged from quite a few members of the Dance Moms cast. Plenty of her former students have severed ties with the choreographer because of the way she treated them on and off the show. However, Miller still seems to maintain a relationship with one of the most famous Dance Moms alums, JoJo Siwa. In fact, the former studio own recently dispelled any rumors of an alleged feud.
Mackenzie Ziegler, Jojo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler, Abby Lee Miller, Kalani Hilliker, Kendall Vertes and Nia Sioux | Vincent Sandoval/WireImage JoJo Siwa’s relationship with Abby Lee Miller began back in 2013
Dance Moms fans will recall that Siwa made her first appearance on the show in season 5. She was initially brought on as a guest, but over time, she managed to become a full team member until she exited the show in season 6. But...
Mackenzie Ziegler, Jojo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler, Abby Lee Miller, Kalani Hilliker, Kendall Vertes and Nia Sioux | Vincent Sandoval/WireImage JoJo Siwa’s relationship with Abby Lee Miller began back in 2013
Dance Moms fans will recall that Siwa made her first appearance on the show in season 5. She was initially brought on as a guest, but over time, she managed to become a full team member until she exited the show in season 6. But...
- 3/24/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
JoJo Siwa is sharing a special story time tale that is both inspirational and infuriating. The singer and actress took to TikTok on Wednesday to reveal how her decision to come out in 2021 impacted her career.
In the video, Siwa dances and lip syncs to “Mother” by Meghan Trainor, while sharing her tale, via text captions, of how her former employers — whom she did not identify by name — got very upset when she decided to speak openly and live her truth.
“Story time: January 2021, I come out to the world. The company I work for told me they needed to have a meeting w/ me Asap,” Siwa wrote. “During this meeting, the President of the company negatively asked me ‘what are you gonna tell your young demographic’.”
“I took a second to process what I was just asked, and then… I replied… ‘The Truth'” her caption continued. “I’ve never...
In the video, Siwa dances and lip syncs to “Mother” by Meghan Trainor, while sharing her tale, via text captions, of how her former employers — whom she did not identify by name — got very upset when she decided to speak openly and live her truth.
“Story time: January 2021, I come out to the world. The company I work for told me they needed to have a meeting w/ me Asap,” Siwa wrote. “During this meeting, the President of the company negatively asked me ‘what are you gonna tell your young demographic’.”
“I took a second to process what I was just asked, and then… I replied… ‘The Truth'” her caption continued. “I’ve never...
- 3/24/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
JoJo Siwa is recounting some of her “happiest” memories at Walt Disney World.
The 19-year-old dancer and singer told People that, every time she visits the Florida amusement park, she makes “the sweetest memories,” including her most recent visit, in which she was “so excited” to ride the Tron Lightcycle / Run ride ahead of its April 4 grand opening at Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland.
“I have a lot of really fun memories here,” Siwa told the publication.
Read More: JoJo Siwa Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary Of Coming Out: ‘So Proud Of 17-Year-Old JoJo’
Despite the “really hard memories” she’s also had at Disney, Siwa emphasized how much she’s “grown” at the Florida theme park.
“I fell in love for the first time at Disney World. I realized I was gay at Disney World. I went through stages of heartbreak at Disney World. There’s been a lot in my personal...
The 19-year-old dancer and singer told People that, every time she visits the Florida amusement park, she makes “the sweetest memories,” including her most recent visit, in which she was “so excited” to ride the Tron Lightcycle / Run ride ahead of its April 4 grand opening at Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland.
“I have a lot of really fun memories here,” Siwa told the publication.
Read More: JoJo Siwa Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary Of Coming Out: ‘So Proud Of 17-Year-Old JoJo’
Despite the “really hard memories” she’s also had at Disney, Siwa emphasized how much she’s “grown” at the Florida theme park.
“I fell in love for the first time at Disney World. I realized I was gay at Disney World. I went through stages of heartbreak at Disney World. There’s been a lot in my personal...
- 3/21/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
iHeartMedia is launching a podcast network dedicated to featuring LGBTQ+ voices with stars like JoJo Siwa, Rosie O’Donnell, Laverne Cox, Bowen Yang, Raven-Symoné, Lance Bass and more.
Called Outspoken, the network will be executive produced by the writer and activist Raquel Willis and iHeartMedia’s creative development and marketing director, Jay Brunson. The network will include new programming like O’Donnell’s podcast Onward, which will debut later this month. Siwa will executive produce and host her own show, as well as develop a slate of programming specifically for the network.
Willis is also developing two original shows for the network: The first will feature the perspectives of LGBTQ+ youth living in battleground states for legislation targeting queer people, while the second will focus on Willis’ work on violence targeting trans women that expands on her work as the former executive editor of Out magazine.
Existing iHeart shows from Big Money...
Called Outspoken, the network will be executive produced by the writer and activist Raquel Willis and iHeartMedia’s creative development and marketing director, Jay Brunson. The network will include new programming like O’Donnell’s podcast Onward, which will debut later this month. Siwa will executive produce and host her own show, as well as develop a slate of programming specifically for the network.
Willis is also developing two original shows for the network: The first will feature the perspectives of LGBTQ+ youth living in battleground states for legislation targeting queer people, while the second will focus on Willis’ work on violence targeting trans women that expands on her work as the former executive editor of Out magazine.
Existing iHeart shows from Big Money...
- 3/8/2023
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: JoJo Siwa is getting into business with Pure Imagination Studios. They’ve entered into a deal under which Pure Imagination will develop film and television projects based on Xomg Pop!, the all-girl pop group hand picked by JoJo and her mother, entrepreneur and business partner Jessalynn Siwa.
Their first project is an animated children’s series “that will follow the six-person group as they tour the known and the unknown universe in a magical, mysterious tour bus to play songs that celebrate that girls can be whatever they want to be and there’s no right way to be a girl,” according to the official description.
The studio will kick off the development with animated content that will launch on Tik-Tok as the full-blown series is in development.
JoJo Siwa and Jessalynn Siwa
The deal was brokered in conjunction with Thomas Global Media, LLC. who will serve as Co-Producers on the content.
Their first project is an animated children’s series “that will follow the six-person group as they tour the known and the unknown universe in a magical, mysterious tour bus to play songs that celebrate that girls can be whatever they want to be and there’s no right way to be a girl,” according to the official description.
The studio will kick off the development with animated content that will launch on Tik-Tok as the full-blown series is in development.
JoJo Siwa and Jessalynn Siwa
The deal was brokered in conjunction with Thomas Global Media, LLC. who will serve as Co-Producers on the content.
- 2/21/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Eleven months ago, it was announced that Saw VI director Kevin Greutert would be directing a slasher movie called All My Friends Are Dead… but then Greutert got busy working on the upcoming sequel Saw X and ended up handing the helm over to Marcus Dunstan – the director of The Collector and co-writer of Saw VI. Jade Pettyjohn of the School of Rock TV series signed on to star in the film five months ago, and now it has been revealed that Pettyjohn is being joined in the cast by global superstar, entrepreneur, singer, television and film star, JoJo Siwa, whose credits include The J Team, Dance Moms, and Angry Birds 2. A press release notes that Siwa has over 71 million followers and counting across social media platforms
John Baldecchi is producing All My Friends Are Dead, while Dominic Ianno, Jason Resnick, and Kevin Greutert serve as executive producers alongside Film Mode Entertainment...
John Baldecchi is producing All My Friends Are Dead, while Dominic Ianno, Jason Resnick, and Kevin Greutert serve as executive producers alongside Film Mode Entertainment...
- 2/21/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The writer of Feast, The Collector, Saw IV-Saw 3D, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Marcus Dunstan is next set to direct horror movie All My Friends Are Dead, and Deadline reports this week that singer/actor Jojo Siwa will star alongside Jade Pettyjohn (Destroyer).
Deadline also notes, “Film Mode has international rights and is shopping the film at EFM.”
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the upcoming movie,” Siwa said. “This is a project that is so different from anything I’ve done previously; however, I absolutely love horror movies and I can’t wait to start production! I’m also excited to work with Jade again. We worked together when we were younger and can’t wait to create this movie together.”
All My Friends Are Dead is the first in a 10-picture, $15M slate deal between Bloody Disgusting owner Cinedigm and Roundtable Entertainment,...
Deadline also notes, “Film Mode has international rights and is shopping the film at EFM.”
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the upcoming movie,” Siwa said. “This is a project that is so different from anything I’ve done previously; however, I absolutely love horror movies and I can’t wait to start production! I’m also excited to work with Jade again. We worked together when we were younger and can’t wait to create this movie together.”
All My Friends Are Dead is the first in a 10-picture, $15M slate deal between Bloody Disgusting owner Cinedigm and Roundtable Entertainment,...
- 2/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: JoJo Siwa has signed on to star opposite Jade Pettyjohn (Little Fires Everywhere) in the horror-thriller All My Friends Are Dead from Saw 3D writer Marcus Dunstan.
Film Mode has international rights and is shopping the film at EFM. We understand that deals have already been locked in Germany and Benelux (Splendid), and the Middle East (Falcon).
Casting is ongoing, and the film is set to start filming in Canada this spring, with Dunstan directing from a screenplay by writers Josh Sims and Jessica Sarah Flaum.
John Baldecchi (Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2U) will produce the pic. Dominic Ianno (Soul Surfer), Jason Resnick (Kidnap), and Kevin Greutert (Saw franchise) are executive producing, along with Clay Epstein of Film Mode Entertainment and Dan Rubin, CEO of Budding Equity.
The pic follows a group of close college friends who get a steal on a killer Airbnb for the...
Film Mode has international rights and is shopping the film at EFM. We understand that deals have already been locked in Germany and Benelux (Splendid), and the Middle East (Falcon).
Casting is ongoing, and the film is set to start filming in Canada this spring, with Dunstan directing from a screenplay by writers Josh Sims and Jessica Sarah Flaum.
John Baldecchi (Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2U) will produce the pic. Dominic Ianno (Soul Surfer), Jason Resnick (Kidnap), and Kevin Greutert (Saw franchise) are executive producing, along with Clay Epstein of Film Mode Entertainment and Dan Rubin, CEO of Budding Equity.
The pic follows a group of close college friends who get a steal on a killer Airbnb for the...
- 2/21/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Full House was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the late 1980s/early 1990s. The series centered around Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), a recent widower who enlists the help of his best friend Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier), and brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis (John Stamos) to raise his three young daughters. The oldest sister D.J. was played by Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin portrayed the middle daughter Stephanie.
A reboot of the classic sitcom, Fuller House, premiered on Netflix in 2016 but this time revolved around the two girls, along with their friend Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber). Not only were the characters the best of friends, but so were the actors.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin’s friendship Pictured (l-r): Candace Cameron-Bure and Jodie Sweetin on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ | Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Bure and Sweetin literally grew up together on Full House.
A reboot of the classic sitcom, Fuller House, premiered on Netflix in 2016 but this time revolved around the two girls, along with their friend Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber). Not only were the characters the best of friends, but so were the actors.
Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin’s friendship Pictured (l-r): Candace Cameron-Bure and Jodie Sweetin on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ | Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Bure and Sweetin literally grew up together on Full House.
- 2/16/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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