The National Hispanic Media Coalition has revealed the 2024 Impact Award nominees to be feted at its annual gala taking place on June 14.
Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot) and Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez) will host the celebration. The Impact Awards is a part of the Nhmc’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Each year, the organization honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example for Latine communities.
The 2024 honorees can be found below.
Issa López, a multihyphenate who most recently co-wrote and directed HBO’s True Detective Season 5 starring Jodie Foster. Nhmc will recognize López’s achievements with the Trailblazer Impact Award.
Harvey Guillén, star of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows which is gearing up to premiere its sixth and final season. He will receive the Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award.
Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot) and Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez) will host the celebration. The Impact Awards is a part of the Nhmc’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair and positive representation in media. Each year, the organization honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives and setting an example for Latine communities.
The 2024 honorees can be found below.
Issa López, a multihyphenate who most recently co-wrote and directed HBO’s True Detective Season 5 starring Jodie Foster. Nhmc will recognize López’s achievements with the Trailblazer Impact Award.
Harvey Guillén, star of the hit FX series What We Do In The Shadows which is gearing up to premiere its sixth and final season. He will receive the Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact Award.
- 5/28/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has announced that Bel-Air Season 3 will premiere on August 15, 2024, and that the first three episodes will be available at launch. The streaming service has also provided us with the first photos from the new season.
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
In Bel-Air Season 3, school is out for the summer, and Will is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth; it means that...
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
In Bel-Air Season 3, school is out for the summer, and Will is doing Bel-Air his way. Being a part of the Banks family has given him a new perspective – it isn’t just about wealth; it means that...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
[This story contains spoilers from the April 17 episode of Abbott Elementary, “2 Ava 2 Fest.”]
Ava Fest returned to Abbott Elementary for a second year in a row during Wednesday night’s “2 Ava 2 Fest” episode. But, unlike the first festival in season two of the ABC sitcom — where the wildly unqualified principal of Willard R. Abbott school pretended the name of the petition-signing effort stood for “A Very Abbott Festival” — this time around, she wastes no time professing her true intentions.
“Of course it’s about Ava, what do you mean?” actress Janelle James, who portrays Ava in the Quinta Brunson comedy, asks facetiously. “She just wants to have a party, charge at the door, take half. What’s the big deal?”
The big deal in the episode turns out to be Ava’s promise that Questlove will perform at the festival, which none of the teachers believe after she failed to book R&b singer Jazmine Sullivan the year prior. But...
Ava Fest returned to Abbott Elementary for a second year in a row during Wednesday night’s “2 Ava 2 Fest” episode. But, unlike the first festival in season two of the ABC sitcom — where the wildly unqualified principal of Willard R. Abbott school pretended the name of the petition-signing effort stood for “A Very Abbott Festival” — this time around, she wastes no time professing her true intentions.
“Of course it’s about Ava, what do you mean?” actress Janelle James, who portrays Ava in the Quinta Brunson comedy, asks facetiously. “She just wants to have a party, charge at the door, take half. What’s the big deal?”
The big deal in the episode turns out to be Ava’s promise that Questlove will perform at the festival, which none of the teachers believe after she failed to book R&b singer Jazmine Sullivan the year prior. But...
- 4/18/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amanda Bynes Started Her acting Career When She was 13, With The Show All That (Photo Credit – Wikimedia)
Amanda Bynes was the queen of the early 2000s Teen Flicks. Possibly one of the It Girls of the Hollywood rom-com genres, her life and fame took quite a drastic turn with the actress leaving the limelight. The She’s The Man actress is back in the headlines for shocking reasons. Amidst the ongoing controversy around former Nickelodeon Executive Dan Schneider and the documentary Quiet On Set: Dark Side Of TV, shocking rumors about Amanda Bynes’s past are going viral.
Bynes has had quite a tough public life; the once beloved teen star’s affair with fame has been terrible. Amanda, whose comedic chops, adorable flare, and dynamic career were the reasons for the envy of many child stars, has quickly become a cautionary tale about fame. She was once the poster child for Nickelodeon,...
Amanda Bynes was the queen of the early 2000s Teen Flicks. Possibly one of the It Girls of the Hollywood rom-com genres, her life and fame took quite a drastic turn with the actress leaving the limelight. The She’s The Man actress is back in the headlines for shocking reasons. Amidst the ongoing controversy around former Nickelodeon Executive Dan Schneider and the documentary Quiet On Set: Dark Side Of TV, shocking rumors about Amanda Bynes’s past are going viral.
Bynes has had quite a tough public life; the once beloved teen star’s affair with fame has been terrible. Amanda, whose comedic chops, adorable flare, and dynamic career were the reasons for the envy of many child stars, has quickly become a cautionary tale about fame. She was once the poster child for Nickelodeon,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
When we reminisce about the ’90s, it’s hard not to get swept up in the wave of nostalgia that comes with remembering the era’s iconic sitcoms. A significant part of these shows’ charm was the bright-eyed child stars who captured our hearts with their on-screen antics. But where are these cherished personalities today? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and catch up with the lives of these once pint-sized celebrities. Tatyana Ali The Fresh Prince of Bel Air From her memorable role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali has come a long way. Not...
- 11/30/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Tatyana Ali is best known for her role as Ashley Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But, despite her young age, her career began much earlier than that. In fact, she has spent 40 years on screen, and her fans have really seen her grow up and flourish. Since her time on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended, Tatyana is best known for roles in shows including The Young and the Restless, Fancy Nancy, and Love That Girl. With a career spanning 40 years, Ali has had a very interesting life. Although she will always be known as Ashley...
- 6/16/2023
- by David Coulson
- TVovermind.com
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air aired from 1990 to 1996. It starred Will Smith as the main character, a streetwise teenager from West Philadelphia who moves in with his wealthy relatives in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel-Air. The TV show quickly gained popularity for its witty dialogue, colorful characters, and ability to tackle serious topics such as racism and classism with humor and insight.
Ashley Banks, the teenage daughter of the Banks family known for her feisty attitude and chic sense of style, was portrayed by Tatyana Ali. Ashley develops throughout the course of the show, evolving from an opinionated young girl to a sophisticated young woman. Her character is known for her strong feminist values, which she shows through her intelligence and ambition.
Ali recently returned to the franchise after it was rebooted as Bel-Air. Let’s take a look at Ali’s return to the franchise and how...
Ashley Banks, the teenage daughter of the Banks family known for her feisty attitude and chic sense of style, was portrayed by Tatyana Ali. Ashley develops throughout the course of the show, evolving from an opinionated young girl to a sophisticated young woman. Her character is known for her strong feminist values, which she shows through her intelligence and ambition.
Ali recently returned to the franchise after it was rebooted as Bel-Air. Let’s take a look at Ali’s return to the franchise and how...
- 3/19/2023
- by Angela Ward
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The prince is staying in Bel-Air. Peacock has renewed the Bel-Air TV series for a third season, just four weeks into the show's second season run. Season two is expected to wrap on April 27th.
A dramatic reimagining of the 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the Bel-Air TV show stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones. Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince sitcom, recurs on the reboot.
Set in modern-day America, the story follows young Will Smith’s (Banks) complicated journey to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. When a couple of guys (who were up to no good) started making trouble in his West Philadelphia neighborhood, Will is sent to stay with his...
A dramatic reimagining of the 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the Bel-Air TV show stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones. Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince sitcom, recurs on the reboot.
Set in modern-day America, the story follows young Will Smith’s (Banks) complicated journey to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. When a couple of guys (who were up to no good) started making trouble in his West Philadelphia neighborhood, Will is sent to stay with his...
- 3/18/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Jabari Banks as Will and Olly Sholotan as Carlton in ‘Bel-Air’ (Photo by: Casey Durkin/Peacock)
Peacock’s given their popular drama Bel-Air an early season three renewal. According to the streaming service, season two of the modern reimagining of Will Smith’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is Peacock’s most-watched original sophomore show.
Jabari Banks leads the cast as Will, with Adrian Holmes starring as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman plays Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan is Carlton Banks, and Coco Jones is Hilary Banks. Akira Akbar is Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola is Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones is Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones is Lisa.
Fresh Prince‘s Tatyana Ali appears in a recurring role in season two.
The modern take on Fresh Prince was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s 2019 four-minute spec trailer. Cooper and Will Smith serve as executive producers along with writer and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles. Additional executive producers include Anthony Sparks,...
Peacock’s given their popular drama Bel-Air an early season three renewal. According to the streaming service, season two of the modern reimagining of Will Smith’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is Peacock’s most-watched original sophomore show.
Jabari Banks leads the cast as Will, with Adrian Holmes starring as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman plays Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan is Carlton Banks, and Coco Jones is Hilary Banks. Akira Akbar is Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola is Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones is Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones is Lisa.
Fresh Prince‘s Tatyana Ali appears in a recurring role in season two.
The modern take on Fresh Prince was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s 2019 four-minute spec trailer. Cooper and Will Smith serve as executive producers along with writer and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles. Additional executive producers include Anthony Sparks,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It's official - Peacock has greenlit "Bel-Air" for a third season. On March 17, the streamer announced the renewal on Twitter with a video featuring photos of the cast celebrating the exciting news. "We're halfway through the season and decided why not bless the fans with some more good news?" the tweet read. "#BelAirPeacock is coming back for another season! Don't call it a comeback cuz the kings (and queens) never left!
- 3/17/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Bel-Air is sticking around at Peacock, and we couldn't be more excited,
Many great shows are being cut short on streaming services these days, but Bel-Air has officially been renewed for Season 3.
The news comes about halfway through Bel-Air Season 2, which airs Thursdays on Peacock and is set to conclude next month.
Inspired by Morgan Cooper's lauded short film, Bel-air is a modern-day reimagining of the iconic culture-defining '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Following its launch on Peacock last year as the streamer's most-watched original premiere, Bel-Air is once again breaking records on the platform as Peacock's most-watched original sophomore series to date.
Bel-Air is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Westbrook Studios.
Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
The cast of Bel-Air Season 2 includes Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar,...
Many great shows are being cut short on streaming services these days, but Bel-Air has officially been renewed for Season 3.
The news comes about halfway through Bel-Air Season 2, which airs Thursdays on Peacock and is set to conclude next month.
Inspired by Morgan Cooper's lauded short film, Bel-air is a modern-day reimagining of the iconic culture-defining '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Following its launch on Peacock last year as the streamer's most-watched original premiere, Bel-Air is once again breaking records on the platform as Peacock's most-watched original sophomore series to date.
Bel-Air is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Westbrook Studios.
Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
The cast of Bel-Air Season 2 includes Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Bel-Air” has been renewed for a third season at Peacock, the streamer announced on Friday.
The series launched in February 2022 as the streamer’s most-watched original premiere, and remains Peacock’s most-watched original series to date.
The dramatic reimagining of the ‘90s Will Smith sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s 2019 four-minute spec trailer, “Bel-Air,” which went viral on social media. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s one-hour drama series imagines the beloved sitcom with a new perspective on Will’s journey from West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As his upbringing and his new environment collide, Will navigates the conflicts and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known, while striving for a second chance at success.
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‘Bel-Air’ Showrunner Says Writers Listened to Cast and Fans for Season 2 Storylines
Jabari Banks stars as main character Will.
The series launched in February 2022 as the streamer’s most-watched original premiere, and remains Peacock’s most-watched original series to date.
The dramatic reimagining of the ‘90s Will Smith sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was inspired by Morgan Cooper’s 2019 four-minute spec trailer, “Bel-Air,” which went viral on social media. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s one-hour drama series imagines the beloved sitcom with a new perspective on Will’s journey from West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As his upbringing and his new environment collide, Will navigates the conflicts and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known, while striving for a second chance at success.
Also Read:
‘Bel-Air’ Showrunner Says Writers Listened to Cast and Fans for Season 2 Storylines
Jabari Banks stars as main character Will.
- 3/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Peacock is extending Will’s reign over Bel-Air, renewing the drama for a third season, TVLine has learned.
A dramatic reimagining of the iconic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, this new series stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith, a troubled Philadelphia teen who moves into his aunt and uncle’s Los Angeles mansion in pursuit of a better life.
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- 3/17/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Bel-Air” has been renewed for Season 3 at Peacock.
The dramatic reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is currently airing its second season on the streamer, with the season finale set to run on April 27. This marks the first official renewal for the show, as it was originally picked up for two seasons back in 2020.
Like the sitcom version, “Bel-Air” follows a teenager named Will (Jabari Banks), who moves from West Philadelphia to live with his auntie and uncle in the titular posh Los Angeles neighborhood.
Along with Banks, Season of the series also stars Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones. Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” appeared in Season 2 in a recurring guest role.
Universal Television produces with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios.
Season 2 guest stars also included Karrueche Tran,...
The dramatic reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is currently airing its second season on the streamer, with the season finale set to run on April 27. This marks the first official renewal for the show, as it was originally picked up for two seasons back in 2020.
Like the sitcom version, “Bel-Air” follows a teenager named Will (Jabari Banks), who moves from West Philadelphia to live with his auntie and uncle in the titular posh Los Angeles neighborhood.
Along with Banks, Season of the series also stars Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones. Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” appeared in Season 2 in a recurring guest role.
Universal Television produces with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios.
Season 2 guest stars also included Karrueche Tran,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Bel-Air is getting another go at Peacock.
The streamer announced Friday that the series has been renewed for Season 3. The second season is airing new episodes through April 27.
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When it launched on Peacock last year, Bel-Air became the streamer’s most-watched original premiere. With the debut of Season 2, it has become Peacock’s most-watched original sophomore series to date.
Bel-Air is a reimagining of the ’90s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons...
The streamer announced Friday that the series has been renewed for Season 3. The second season is airing new episodes through April 27.
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When it launched on Peacock last year, Bel-Air became the streamer’s most-watched original premiere. With the debut of Season 2, it has become Peacock’s most-watched original sophomore series to date.
Bel-Air is a reimagining of the ’90s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons...
- 3/17/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock’s record-breaking drama series Bel-air has been renewed for a third season. Inspired by Morgan Cooper’s lauded short film, Bel-air is a modern-day reimagining of the iconic culture-defining ‘90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Following its launch on Peacock last year as the streamer’s most-watched original premiere, Bel-Air is once again breaking records on the platform as Peacock’s most-watched original sophomore series to date. Bel-air is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group and Westbrook Studios. Carla Banks Waddles serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer. New episodes stream Thursdays through April 27. Season two stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones and Simone Joy Jones. Season two saw the return of Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and makes a recurring guest star appearance.
- 3/17/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the defining TV shows of the ’90s, helping fuel Will Smith’s launch to stardom. The funny, heartfelt series ran on television for six years, with Smith portraying a fictionalized version of himself. Smith wasn’t the only megawatt personality in the cast, however. He was supported by an impressive ensemble cast of supporting actors, including Tatyana Ali as Ashley Banks. These days, Ali is returning to the world of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in reboot Bel-Air. The actor recently opened up about what it was like to be part of such an iconic show, and how she still stays in touch with her old co-stars from back in the day.
Tatyana Ali played Ashley Banks in ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Tatyana Ali the premiere party for “Bel-Air” I Amy Sussman/WireImage
In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ali played Will’s cousin Ashley,...
Tatyana Ali played Ashley Banks in ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Tatyana Ali the premiere party for “Bel-Air” I Amy Sussman/WireImage
In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ali played Will’s cousin Ashley,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1990, an 11-year-old Tatyana Ali began portraying the role of Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Now, over 30 years later, Ali is taking on a new role on the set of the new TV drama Bel-Air which is a reimagined reboot of the classic NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. While the experience has been a joy for Ali, it has also been quite emotional. Here’s a look at why Ali couldn’t stop crying once she got on the set of Bel-Air.
Tatyana Ali takes on a new role in the ‘Bel-Air’ universe Tatyana Ali attends a “Bel-Air” premiere party I Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Of course, fans will remember that Ali’s character, Ashley, is the youngest daughter of Vivian and Philip Banks and the younger cousin of the show’s protagonist Will Smith. Ali played the role of Ashley Banks...
Tatyana Ali takes on a new role in the ‘Bel-Air’ universe Tatyana Ali attends a “Bel-Air” premiere party I Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Of course, fans will remember that Ali’s character, Ashley, is the youngest daughter of Vivian and Philip Banks and the younger cousin of the show’s protagonist Will Smith. Ali played the role of Ashley Banks...
- 3/13/2023
- by Danielle Gibson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Image Source: Courtesy of Maarten de Boer and Peacock
In our Q&a series Last Call, we get down to the bottom of every last thing with some of our favorite celebs - from the last time they were starstruck to the last song they listened to. This week, "Bel-Air" star Akira Akbar takes our call.
Like the rest of her "Bel-Air" costars, Akira Akbar is basking in the astronomical success of her hit Peacock series. The 16-year-old stars as the new age Ashley Banks in the nostalgic, dramatized reimagining of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," which kicked off its highly anticipated second season on Feb. 23. Being a part of "Bel-Air" has been a whirlwind experience for Akbar, and though she notes it hasn't completely changed her life, she tells Popsugar it has "opened up a lot more opportunities for me."
Prior to "Bel-Air," Akbar had small roles in a...
In our Q&a series Last Call, we get down to the bottom of every last thing with some of our favorite celebs - from the last time they were starstruck to the last song they listened to. This week, "Bel-Air" star Akira Akbar takes our call.
Like the rest of her "Bel-Air" costars, Akira Akbar is basking in the astronomical success of her hit Peacock series. The 16-year-old stars as the new age Ashley Banks in the nostalgic, dramatized reimagining of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," which kicked off its highly anticipated second season on Feb. 23. Being a part of "Bel-Air" has been a whirlwind experience for Akbar, and though she notes it hasn't completely changed her life, she tells Popsugar it has "opened up a lot more opportunities for me."
Prior to "Bel-Air," Akbar had small roles in a...
- 3/2/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
“Bel-Air” showrunner and executive producer Carla Banks-Waddles says the show’s writers got the messages loud and clear from fans and the cast about what they’d like to see for Season 2 – and those ideas are being weighed and considered.
Peacock’s most-watched original series is back with a fresh new season, and Banks-Waddles says a lot of the storylines in Season 2 were a mix of writers’ ideas and what fans reacted to from Season 1.
“I think it was a combination of knowing the conversations we were having in Season 1,” Banks-Waddles told TheWrap. “[Writers] were like, ‘Oh, maybe that’s something to look harder at. What’s that storyline?’ People really loved Jazz and Hillary in Season 1. What is Uncle Phil doing now that he quit the D.A. race in Season 1? What was he doing before he did that? Just being able to organically look at everybody’s story, and...
Peacock’s most-watched original series is back with a fresh new season, and Banks-Waddles says a lot of the storylines in Season 2 were a mix of writers’ ideas and what fans reacted to from Season 1.
“I think it was a combination of knowing the conversations we were having in Season 1,” Banks-Waddles told TheWrap. “[Writers] were like, ‘Oh, maybe that’s something to look harder at. What’s that storyline?’ People really loved Jazz and Hillary in Season 1. What is Uncle Phil doing now that he quit the D.A. race in Season 1? What was he doing before he did that? Just being able to organically look at everybody’s story, and...
- 2/23/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Peacock's revival of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunites us with some of our favorite characters, in new form. Newcomer Jabari Banks steps into Will Smith's shoes as Will, while Adrian Holmes plays Banks family patriarch Philip Banks. Vivian (Cassandra Freeman), Carlton (Olly Sholotan), Hilary (Coco Jones), and Ashley Banks's (Akira Akbar) roles have also been recast, while April Parker Jones plays Will's mother. And during the show's season one finale, we finally reunited with Will's father, Lou.
For those who don't remember, Lou (originally played by Ben Vareen) abandoned his family in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" when Will was just 5 years old, leaving Vy to raise Will on her own. Per Hilary, he was "a deadbeat who left him and his mom flat." Lou went on to become a trucker and was absent for most of Will's life until season four, episode 24 ("Papa's Got a Brand...
For those who don't remember, Lou (originally played by Ben Vareen) abandoned his family in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" when Will was just 5 years old, leaving Vy to raise Will on her own. Per Hilary, he was "a deadbeat who left him and his mom flat." Lou went on to become a trucker and was absent for most of Will's life until season four, episode 24 ("Papa's Got a Brand...
- 2/23/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Peacock's "Bel-Air" has been a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many, especially Tatyana Ali. The 44-year-old industry vet - best known for playing Ashley Banks in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - joined season two of the dramatized reimagining, which kicked off on Feb. 23, not as her classic '90s character - which has since been adopted and updated by 16-year-old Akira Akbar - but in a new role: Ashley's beloved English teacher, Mrs. Hughes.
"I thought it got to the core of some of the things about Ashley that might still be the same from show to show in a really cool way."
While fans continue to compare the legacy of "The Fresh Prince" to its modern-day makeover (and sing its praises), Ali acknowledges that the two shows are, in many ways, "not the same." So she didn't approach her "Bel-Air" season two offer as a return to the familiar.
"I thought it got to the core of some of the things about Ashley that might still be the same from show to show in a really cool way."
While fans continue to compare the legacy of "The Fresh Prince" to its modern-day makeover (and sing its praises), Ali acknowledges that the two shows are, in many ways, "not the same." So she didn't approach her "Bel-Air" season two offer as a return to the familiar.
- 2/23/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Peacock has rounded out the recurring cast for Season 2 of Bel-Air with newcomer Al-Shabazz Jabateh (Prime Day Show), Nicholas Duvernay (Purple Hearts), Diandra Lyle (Secrets of Sulphur Springs), Justin Cornwell (The Umbrella Academy) and Reno Wilson (Good Girls).
Bel-Air, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that reenvisions the 1990s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air as a drama, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group. In its first season, it became Peacock’s most streamed original series.
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Bel-Air, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that reenvisions the 1990s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air as a drama, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group. In its first season, it became Peacock’s most streamed original series.
Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
- 2/21/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bel-air -abari Banks as Will, Olly Sholotan as Carlton (Photo by: Casey Durkin/Peacock) Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s successful one-hour drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known. Season two of Bel-Air picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he’s learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence. He juggles this while navigating his home life with the Banks family and trying to rebuild the trust that was broken at the end of last season.
- 1/19/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in original “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, has joined the cast of the Peacock reboot, “Bel-Air”.
Ali will appear in the series’ second season as Mrs. Hughes, the middle school teacher who sees something special in Ashley. Akira Akbar plays Ashley in the spinoff version of the classic series.
Read More: ‘Bel-Air’: First Look At Season 2, Release Date Announced
“Bel-Air” is a dramatic retelling of the ’90s comedy sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. The story follows Will, played by Jabari Banks, as he class hops from the streets of Philadelphia to the luxurious mansions of Bel-Air.
Will traverses across various challenges while gripping the massive changes unfolding in his life in a world he has never experienced before.
Read More: ‘Bel-Air’ Star Jimmy Akingbola Wants To Tell An ‘Inspiring, Positive Story’ With New Documentary ‘Handle With Care’
Season 2 begins with the brotherhood...
Ali will appear in the series’ second season as Mrs. Hughes, the middle school teacher who sees something special in Ashley. Akira Akbar plays Ashley in the spinoff version of the classic series.
Read More: ‘Bel-Air’: First Look At Season 2, Release Date Announced
“Bel-Air” is a dramatic retelling of the ’90s comedy sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. The story follows Will, played by Jabari Banks, as he class hops from the streets of Philadelphia to the luxurious mansions of Bel-Air.
Will traverses across various challenges while gripping the massive changes unfolding in his life in a world he has never experienced before.
Read More: ‘Bel-Air’ Star Jimmy Akingbola Wants To Tell An ‘Inspiring, Positive Story’ With New Documentary ‘Handle With Care’
Season 2 begins with the brotherhood...
- 1/19/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
As Peacock’s most streamed show, the dramatic reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, simply titled Bel-Air, makes its way into the second season, the series will be bringing in a familiar face. Tatyana Ali, who formally played Ashley Banks in the Will Smith sitcom, is set to play a recurring role in this season of Bel-Air. Ali will be playing an English teacher at the middle school attended by Ashley Banks, played in this incarnation by Akira Akbar, according to Deadline.
Ali’s appearance will take place throughout the season as Peacock is streaming a 10-episode arc that will be starting this February 23. Ali plays Mrs. Hughes, a teacher who sees something special in Ashley, and it’s not secret how poetic the casting is, given how Ali defined the iconic role.
The official synopsis for the second season reads, “Season two of Bel-Air picks up with Will...
Ali’s appearance will take place throughout the season as Peacock is streaming a 10-episode arc that will be starting this February 23. Ali plays Mrs. Hughes, a teacher who sees something special in Ashley, and it’s not secret how poetic the casting is, given how Ali defined the iconic role.
The official synopsis for the second season reads, “Season two of Bel-Air picks up with Will...
- 1/19/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The princess of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is coming back. Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in the original NBC sitcom, will guest star in Season 2 of the show’s dramatic re-interpretation “Bel-Air,” Peacock announced January 19.
Ali — whose other credits include the TV One original series “Love That Girl!” and a stint on CBS soap “The Young and the Restless” — will play Mrs. Hughes, an English literature teacher at a Bel-Air middle school. In a wink to the original series, her character will develop a mentorship role across the season with the new version of Ashley (played by Akira Akbar), a precocious 12-year-old.
In addition to announcing the casting, Peacock also released the official trailer for Season 2 of “Bel-Air,” which premieres February 23. The series was inspired by a 2019 viral parody film by Morgan Cooper, which took the basic premise of the original sitcom — a young man runs into trouble in...
Ali — whose other credits include the TV One original series “Love That Girl!” and a stint on CBS soap “The Young and the Restless” — will play Mrs. Hughes, an English literature teacher at a Bel-Air middle school. In a wink to the original series, her character will develop a mentorship role across the season with the new version of Ashley (played by Akira Akbar), a precocious 12-year-old.
In addition to announcing the casting, Peacock also released the official trailer for Season 2 of “Bel-Air,” which premieres February 23. The series was inspired by a 2019 viral parody film by Morgan Cooper, which took the basic premise of the original sitcom — a young man runs into trouble in...
- 1/19/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Another Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is headed to Peacock’s dramatic reimagining.
Tatyana Ali has been cast in Season 2 of Bel-Air, TVLine has learned. She is set to play Ashley’s teacher Mrs. Hughes, “the English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something special in Ashley, often giving her books from her personal collection,” according to the official description. You can get a first look at Ali as Mrs. Hughes in the new Season 2 trailer, which also sees Will getting recruited by big-time basketball scouts and Carlton tangled up in a nasty fistfight. (Press Play above to watch the new trailer.
Tatyana Ali has been cast in Season 2 of Bel-Air, TVLine has learned. She is set to play Ashley’s teacher Mrs. Hughes, “the English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something special in Ashley, often giving her books from her personal collection,” according to the official description. You can get a first look at Ali as Mrs. Hughes in the new Season 2 trailer, which also sees Will getting recruited by big-time basketball scouts and Carlton tangled up in a nasty fistfight. (Press Play above to watch the new trailer.
- 1/19/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Peacock will take viewers back to Bel-Air soon, and we have our first look at the official trailer.
Bel-Air was a huge success for Peacock when it launched in 2022, and if the new trailer for Season 2 is to be believed, we'll be getting another exciting season ahead.
Peacock also announced Thursday that Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will make a recurring guest star appearance on the series.
She will play Mrs. Hughes, the English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something special in Ashley, often giving her books from her personal collection.
It's exciting to have a face from the original cast on the show, right?
The cast of Bel-Air includes Jabari Banks (Will), Adrian Holmes (Philip Banks), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), and Coco Jones (Hilary Banks).
The cast also includes Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola...
Bel-Air was a huge success for Peacock when it launched in 2022, and if the new trailer for Season 2 is to be believed, we'll be getting another exciting season ahead.
Peacock also announced Thursday that Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will make a recurring guest star appearance on the series.
She will play Mrs. Hughes, the English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something special in Ashley, often giving her books from her personal collection.
It's exciting to have a face from the original cast on the show, right?
The cast of Bel-Air includes Jabari Banks (Will), Adrian Holmes (Philip Banks), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), and Coco Jones (Hilary Banks).
The cast also includes Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola...
- 1/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley Banks in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” from 1990 to 1996, has joined the cast of the Peacock reboot “Bel-Air.”
In the series’ upcoming second season, Ali will recur as Mrs. Hughes, the middle school English teacher who sees something special in Ashley (played by Akira Akbar in this version), often giving her books from her personal collection. See a first look at Ali as Mrs. Hughes in a new trailer for “Bel-Air” Season 2 below.
“Bel-Air” is a dramatic reimagining of the original comedy series that follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Season 2 picks up with Will at a crossroads as...
In the series’ upcoming second season, Ali will recur as Mrs. Hughes, the middle school English teacher who sees something special in Ashley (played by Akira Akbar in this version), often giving her books from her personal collection. See a first look at Ali as Mrs. Hughes in a new trailer for “Bel-Air” Season 2 below.
“Bel-Air” is a dramatic reimagining of the original comedy series that follows Will’s (Jabari Banks) complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known.
Season 2 picks up with Will at a crossroads as...
- 1/19/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
When “Bel-Air” returns to Peacock for Season 2, it’s getting a huge dose of freshness courtesy of Tatyana Ali, the original Ashley Banks on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” who has joined the dramatic reimagining in a recurring role.
And in the official trailer for the series’ second season, you can catch a glimpse of Ali as new character Mrs. Hughes, an English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something unique in Ashley (Akira Akbar), and begins giving her books to read from her personal collection. Watch the clip now.
Of course the trailer for Peacock’s most-streamed original series also tells us what to expect from the Banks family and the Bel-Air High School students, including some tension between Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv, Will stepping back onto the basketball court and also into some trouble, as well as Carlton’s struggle with anxiety.
But you’re here for Ali,...
And in the official trailer for the series’ second season, you can catch a glimpse of Ali as new character Mrs. Hughes, an English Literature teacher at Bel-Air middle school who sees something unique in Ashley (Akira Akbar), and begins giving her books to read from her personal collection. Watch the clip now.
Of course the trailer for Peacock’s most-streamed original series also tells us what to expect from the Banks family and the Bel-Air High School students, including some tension between Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv, Will stepping back onto the basketball court and also into some trouble, as well as Carlton’s struggle with anxiety.
But you’re here for Ali,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Rap star Saweetie is set to make a cameo in the Season 2 premiere of “Bel-Air” at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively. In addition, three actors have been cast in the series in recurring roles.
Brooklyn McLinn, Jazlyn Martin, and Riele Downs will all appear in the new season of the drama series take on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
Saweetie will appear as herself in the show. It will not be her first time acting onscreen, as she previously appeared in multiple episodes of the “Black-ish” spinoff “Grown-ish” at Freeform during the show’s third season.
McLinn will play Doc Hightower, described as “a busy and driven basketball recruiter and Aau Coach who is impressed by Will’s game at Bel-Air Academy.” Martin will play Jackie. Of her character it is said, “Her South L.A. street smarts put Will’s Philly swagger to the test when they are introduced...
Brooklyn McLinn, Jazlyn Martin, and Riele Downs will all appear in the new season of the drama series take on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
Saweetie will appear as herself in the show. It will not be her first time acting onscreen, as she previously appeared in multiple episodes of the “Black-ish” spinoff “Grown-ish” at Freeform during the show’s third season.
McLinn will play Doc Hightower, described as “a busy and driven basketball recruiter and Aau Coach who is impressed by Will’s game at Bel-Air Academy.” Martin will play Jackie. Of her character it is said, “Her South L.A. street smarts put Will’s Philly swagger to the test when they are introduced...
- 1/12/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Call it life imitating art! Remember the episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air during season five in which Will Smith dressed up as an older man in order to pose as Ashley Banks' dad? Basically, Ashley (Tatyana Ali) had secretly dropped out of Bel-Air Academy in order to attend public school without telling her family. When parent-teacher conferences came around, she thought she'd have to break the news to Uncle Phil (James Avery)—that is, until Will proposed his "genius" idea to dress up as her father. Eventually, plans go awry when Will tries to ask Ashley's teacher on a date, and the teacher discovers he's wearing a fake mustache. So what's the point of us...
- 7/18/2017
- E! Online
Tatyana Ali is a mom!
Best known for playing Ashley Banks on the hit ’90s TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the actress and R&B singer, 37, also has multiple films — including Second Sight, which premiered in April, and Samaria, released in September. Her latest Ep, 2014’s Hello, is available on iTunes.
Ali married Dr. Vaughn Rasberry on July 17 after a year-and-a-half-long courtship and four-month engagement. The couple welcomed son Edward Aszard on Sept. 16.
You can follow Ali on Facebook, as well as Instagram and Twitter @TatyanaAli.
Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs?...
Best known for playing Ashley Banks on the hit ’90s TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the actress and R&B singer, 37, also has multiple films — including Second Sight, which premiered in April, and Samaria, released in September. Her latest Ep, 2014’s Hello, is available on iTunes.
Ali married Dr. Vaughn Rasberry on July 17 after a year-and-a-half-long courtship and four-month engagement. The couple welcomed son Edward Aszard on Sept. 16.
You can follow Ali on Facebook, as well as Instagram and Twitter @TatyanaAli.
Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs?...
- 10/31/2016
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
It was a "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunion for Will Smith and Tatyana Ali at the Black Girls Rock! show on Saturday night in Newark, N.J.
Will and Tatyana -- who played TV cousins, Will Smith and Ashley Banks, from 1990-1996 on the hit TV series -- showed off their pearly whites in a photo Tatyana shared from backstage at the event.
Former ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ cast mates Will Smith and Tatyana Ali reunited backstage at the Black Girls Rock! show on March 28, 2015 in Newark, N.J. (Instagram)
Will was on hand to present wife ...
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Will and Tatyana -- who played TV cousins, Will Smith and Ashley Banks, from 1990-1996 on the hit TV series -- showed off their pearly whites in a photo Tatyana shared from backstage at the event.
Former ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ cast mates Will Smith and Tatyana Ali reunited backstage at the Black Girls Rock! show on March 28, 2015 in Newark, N.J. (Instagram)
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- 3/30/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
From Bel-Air to Bet – Will Smith and his former costar Tatyana Ali were reunited Saturday at the 2015 Black Girls Rock event.
Smith, 46, who was at the show to present an award to his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, ran into his The Fresh Prince of Bel Air costar Ali backstage at the show in Newark, New Jersey.
Ali, 36, played Smith's cousin Ashley Banks on the popular sitcom from 1990 to 1996. The actress shared a quick selfie of the duo on Instagram, writing "Backstage @blackgirlsrock @mbib #imagineafuture #nofilter #fam #tatyanaali #willsmith #Freshprince."
The TV cousins have been reunited before, with Ali joining another Fresh Prince star,...
Smith, 46, who was at the show to present an award to his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, ran into his The Fresh Prince of Bel Air costar Ali backstage at the show in Newark, New Jersey.
Ali, 36, played Smith's cousin Ashley Banks on the popular sitcom from 1990 to 1996. The actress shared a quick selfie of the duo on Instagram, writing "Backstage @blackgirlsrock @mbib #imagineafuture #nofilter #fam #tatyanaali #willsmith #Freshprince."
The TV cousins have been reunited before, with Ali joining another Fresh Prince star,...
- 3/29/2015
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- People.com - TV Watch
Tatyana Ali says she was "touched" to see the famous "Daddy" episode of "Fresh Prince" struck such a chord with LeBron James ... and says she knew it was a special moment when they were filming the show. Ali -- aka Ashley Banks -- was on "TMZ Hollywood Sports" on Reelz and said she was always proud of the show for dealing with tough social issues ... including absentee fathers. Earlier in the day, LeBron had posted...
- 2/10/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Banks family is back together! Alfonso Ribeiro's "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" costars reunited to watch him show off his skills on "Dancing With the Stars" on Monday.Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks) took to Twitter to share a sweet snapshot from the audience, posing with Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks) and Joseph Marcell, who played the family's British butler, Geoffrey. "Supporting baby bro, @Alfonso_Ribeiro on @DancingABC w/ @TatyanaAli and Joe Marcell! #DWTS," she captioned the cute candid.Tatyana was in attendance for another "DWTS" taping, when Alfonso busted out his signature "Carlton" moves. The 43-year-old actor famously starred as Carlton Banks on the hit sitcom from 1990-1996 alongside Will Smith. "Carlton was someone I had a blast playing for six years," he said. "I love the Carlton dance. I love how it makes people feel. I certainly don’t do it a lot. But I love the fact that...
- 11/11/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
The Banks family, together again! Alfonso Ribeiro's TV family from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunited Monday, Nov. 10, on Dancing With the Stars. Ribeiro, 43, was supported on the latest episode of the reality dancing competition show by his on-screen siblings Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks) and Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks). Joining the trio to keep them in place was their costar Joseph Marcell, who memorably played the Banks family's beloved British butler, Geoffrey. Ribeiro, who rose to fame on the '90s sitcom as the stuffy, cardigan-wearing character [...]...
- 11/11/2014
- Us Weekly
Ashley Banks, is that you?!Tatyana Ali, who rose to fame in the early '90s thanks to her role as Will Smith's younger cousin on "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," made quite the fashion statement on Sunday night at the Bet Awards -- hitting the red carpet in a very revealing pink dress.The keyhole dress put some serious cleavage on display, while the rest of the gown accentuated her curves.Now 35, Ali has recently appeared on "Young and the Restless," "Love That Girl!" and made-for-tv films like "Dear Secret Santa" and "The Divorce." She also released an Ep earlier this year.Ali was hardly the only one to some some skin at the show, where Keke Palmer arrived without any underwear on ... and stars like Ashanti and Kenya Moore flaunted their "girls" as well. Check out all the red carpet photos above -- and see how more former...
- 6/30/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
If you’ve been watching Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey with Neil deGrasse Tyson, you know this is an adventure worth owning, and you can probably imagine that there are going to be some bonuses worth owning with a Blu-Ray release. Hitting tomorrow, the set is loaded with cool extras, and I’ve got a copy for you to win.
Right on the heels of the hope-inducing popularity of the show, the show is wasting no time giving you the opportunity to watch it all again. Among other bonuses, and exclusive to the Blu-Ray, you’ll get a chance to wonder at the Cosmic Calendar, an interactive history of the universe.
Make sure you get your hands on this one.
Below, get all the info on the release, including the full bonus list, and get some info on some other “famous geeks” who may surprise you as much as Seth MacFarlane.
Right on the heels of the hope-inducing popularity of the show, the show is wasting no time giving you the opportunity to watch it all again. Among other bonuses, and exclusive to the Blu-Ray, you’ll get a chance to wonder at the Cosmic Calendar, an interactive history of the universe.
Make sure you get your hands on this one.
Below, get all the info on the release, including the full bonus list, and get some info on some other “famous geeks” who may surprise you as much as Seth MacFarlane.
- 6/9/2014
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Browse our gallery of iconic ’90s TV beauties, then vote for your favorite!
“Babe” may not be a politically correct way to refer to a woman, but in the ’90s, it was pretty much the standard form of address. In honor of ’90s TV icon Tiffani Thiessen turning the big 4-0 on Jan. 24, HollywoodLife.com thought we’d take a look back at our favorite ’90s TV babes. Nostalgia has never looked so good!
Hottest ’90s Ladies: Jennifer Aniston & More
1. Amy Jo Johnson as Kimberly Hart on Fox’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (1993 — 1996)
2. Claire Danes as Angela Chase on ABC’s My So-Called Life (1994 — 1995)
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3. Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence on ABC’s Boy Meets World (1993 — 2000)
4. Heather Locklear as Amanda Woodward on Fox’s Melrose Place (1992 — 1999)
5. Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor on Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990 — 2000)
6. Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green on NBC’s Friends (1994 — 2004)
7. Jennifer Love Hewitt...
“Babe” may not be a politically correct way to refer to a woman, but in the ’90s, it was pretty much the standard form of address. In honor of ’90s TV icon Tiffani Thiessen turning the big 4-0 on Jan. 24, HollywoodLife.com thought we’d take a look back at our favorite ’90s TV babes. Nostalgia has never looked so good!
Hottest ’90s Ladies: Jennifer Aniston & More
1. Amy Jo Johnson as Kimberly Hart on Fox’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (1993 — 1996)
2. Claire Danes as Angela Chase on ABC’s My So-Called Life (1994 — 1995)
Take Our Poll
3. Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence on ABC’s Boy Meets World (1993 — 2000)
4. Heather Locklear as Amanda Woodward on Fox’s Melrose Place (1992 — 1999)
5. Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor on Fox’s Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990 — 2000)
6. Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green on NBC’s Friends (1994 — 2004)
7. Jennifer Love Hewitt...
- 1/25/2014
- by Hollywood Life Staff
- HollywoodLife
Did "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" star Tatyana Ali get fresh with Drake?The former child star appeared on "The Real" to address rumors that she and the rapper had a one-night stand. The rumors started back in January after photos of the two embracing at Supperclub on Tatyana's birthday hit Twitter.She later appeared on "The Wendy Williams Show," and played coy when asked about what happened between her and Drizzy.But Tatyana set the record straight on "The Real." Check out her answer below:So looks like they aren't together, but the 34-year-old actress is enjoying the dating life:Little Ashley Banks is definitely all grown-up. To see what the rest of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" cast looks like now, click on the "Launch Gallery" below!And be sure to catch Tatyana Ali on "The Real" on Thursday. Read more...
- 7/31/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
"In West Philadelphia born and raised..." If you're anything like us, you're finishing those lyrics in your head right now. You're welcome.Believe it or not, today is the 34th birthday of little Ashley Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," Tatyana Ali!The Brooklyn-born beauty starred on the hit Will Smith sitcom from age 11 until 17, then released an album, graduated from Harvard, campaigned for President Obama and continued her Hollywood career. She currently produces and stars on the TV One series "Love That Girl!" and has a recurring role on the CBS soap "The Young and the Restless."Just reading all of that makes us tired.So, Happy Birthday, busy Tatyana! Click "Launch Gallery" above to see what the rest of her "Fresh Prince" castmates look like today. Read more...
- 1/24/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Ready to feel old? Tatyana Ali, who played Will Smith's teen cousin "Ashley Banks" on "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," turns 33-years-old today!Since the show went off the air in 1996, Ali worked on a music career and continued acting in shows like "Love That Girl" and "The Young and the Restless" -- which she got an NAACP Image Award for in 2011.Check out the gallery above to see what Tatyana and the rest of the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" cast looks like today! Read more...
- 1/24/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, I’ll tell you how I became obsessed with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Really, seriously obsessed. And, strangely enough, not until recently. Sure, I caught the show every once in awhile in the 1990s. But I never fully appreciated it until I was much older — and aware about Will Smith’s status as a superstar.
Prior to revisiting Fresh Prince a few years back, thanks to those TBS reruns, I never could call...
Prior to revisiting Fresh Prince a few years back, thanks to those TBS reruns, I never could call...
- 8/29/2011
- by Kate Ward
- EW.com - PopWatch
Rumors about a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion have been swirling since last year, so how about I add just one more to that mill. According to HollywoodLife.com, Tatyana Ali who played Ashley Banks on the long-running '90s sitcom admitted that the whole cast is in talks to film a reunion.
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- 6/19/2011
- by Quyn Do
- Filmology
Former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali has revealed that a series "reunion" is under consideration. The actress told Hollywood Life that she has been in talks with original star Will Smith about the project. Ali said: "I still keep in touch with Will and it would be great to work with him again. The whole cast including Will just talked about doing a reunion." Ali, who played Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom, explained that scheduling conflicts are currently the main obstacle to filming a reunion. "I think everyone would be into it [but] it just depends (more)...
- 6/15/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Tatyana Ali is back! We loved watching her grow up as Ashley Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," so we were thrilled when the Harvard grad landed the lead in the buzzy new sitcom, TV One's "Love That Girl." And did we mention that she's more gorgeous than ever? On her recent visit to the Essence.com offices, we chatted with the veteran actress about her beauty regimen...
- 1/25/2011
- Essence
Tatyana Ali has described the continued support that she receives from fans of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as "amazing". The actress - who played Ashley Banks on the '90s sitcom - told PopEater that she is still recognised for the role even now, 15 years after the series went off the air. "It's amazing. People recognise me wherever I am - I think it's because I look very similar to when I was younger," she explained. "That could be a negative thing, (more)...
- 1/10/2011
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
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