The competition on the field is fierce, but it’s nothing compared to the drama in the stands. Team Moms: Baseball premieres Thursday, September 24, 2026 exclusively on Paramount+.
From ITV America, Executive Producer Kim Kardashian and Skydance Sports, Team Moms: Baseball follows a group of parents whose sons attend Legendary Prep Academy: a premier baseball training school in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to molding the next generation of star athletes. While the kids compete on the field, the drama unfolds in the stands, where the parents are their children’s biggest champions and each other’s fiercest critics. Friendships are tested, and rivalries emerge; proving that baseball is more than a game, it’s a lifestyle.
“We knew immediately there was something special about this world. These families are passionate, competitive and completely all in when it comes to their kids—and sometimes what happens in the stands is just as intense as what happens on the field. That’s what makes Team Moms: Baseball so much fun to watch, “ said Kim Kardashian and Natalie Ento, Executive Producers.
Get ready to PLAY BALL with the Team Moms: Baseball Families:
The Baldris
Rylee, Dallas and Salvatore Baldri
If you want to win (and drink some wine), the Baldris are your family. 150% always.
The Dunmars
Melanie, Jon and KJ Dunmar
If there’s drama on the sidelines, Jon is probably involved. And if there’s plans for a pedicure, he’s definitely there.
The Feldhackers
Heather, Scott and Stryker Feldhacker
The co-parents who make it look way too easy. Divorced, totally in sync, and enough S-names to fill a roster.
The Mears
Trish, Casey and Hayden Mears
Baseball is Trish’s whole life. Add a professional racecar driver dad and you’ve got one seriously competitive family.
The Scoffones
Nina, AJ and Rocco Scoffone
The mom who says what everyone else is thinking. Nina brings the tough love — with a little Pilates and tequila on the side.
The Taylors
Trina, Joey and Jett Taylor
Retired at 40 and living their best life. If there’s a party, the Taylors are probably throwing it.
The Wolcziks
Erin, Tommy and Cole Wolczik
Erin runs the household, Tommy has an instruction manual. She knows where everyone needs to be, he keeps the kids in line. “We’re all alive, still” counts as a successful day.
The series is produced by ITV America (Love Island USA), Kim Kardashian Productions and Skydance Sports. Executive producers for ITV America are Mioshi Hill, Jordana Hochman, Jeremiah Smith and Tom Ciaccio. Executive producers for Skydance Sports are Jesse Sisgold and Jon Weinbach. Kim Kardashian (All’s Fair, The Kardashians) serves as executive producer, alongside Natalie Ento.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, SHOWTIME®, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and and the newly established Paramount Sports Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.
About ITV America
ITV America, part of ITV Studios, is one of the largest producers of unscripted content in the U.S. The company is behind Peacock’s #1 streaming original Love Island USA, as well as Love Island Games and Love Island: Beyond the Villa, Netflix’s Emmy-winning Queer Eye, FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, NBC’s The Voice, History’s Alone and Pawn Stars, Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever, OWN’s Love & Marriage: Huntsville and the upcoming Team Moms with Executive Producer Kim Kardashian, among many other series and projects.
About Skydance Sports
Skydance Sports is the industry-leading sports content studio behind critically acclaimed films and series including the Golden Globe-nominated Air (Amazon), America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix), Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants (HBO), and Emmy-nominated Rafa (Netflix). Upcoming projects include docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (Apple TV), Hulu drama series The Land from Dan Fogelman, and Mr. Irrelevant, a theatrical film with Paramount Pictures.
BTS is bringing its highly anticipated ARIRANG World Tour to Toronto for two performances at Rogers Stadium on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, with both concerts beginning at 8 p.m.
Whether Toronto ARMY members are fuelling up before the concert, gathering for a post-show drink or celebrating without tickets, three of the city’s Korean-chef-led restaurants and bars are joining the excitement. From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, Lyla, No Vacancy and 156 ONE FIVE SIX will feature BTS-inspired food and cocktails while playing the group’s music throughout the weekend.
156 ONE FIVE SIX
IG. @onefivesix_156
📍1100 Queen St. W.
Chef and partner Myeongseok “MJ” Jeong brings a personal perspective to modern Korean cuisine. Raised in Yeosu, South Korea, Jeong moved to Canada in 2014, studied culinary arts at George Brown College and built his experience at acclaimed Toronto restaurants including Canoe, R&D and Canis. His original restaurant, 156 Cumberland, appeared in the Michelin Guide’s Toronto selection for three consecutive years before reopening on Queen West as 156 ONE FIVE SIX.
For BTS weekend, guests can try:
Hooligan Highball — $21
A BTS-inspired version of the restaurant’s Shiso Highball, made with Toki whisky, Momotoro peach sake, shiso oleo and soda.
ARIRANG Afterglow — $21
A celebratory take on the Asian Pear Spritz, combining pear eau-de-vie, Korean pear, pear oleo, lime, lychee boba and Prosecco.
BTS Naengmyeon — $20
Created especially for the weekend, this new dish offers a contemporary interpretation of naengmyeon, Korea’s iconic chilled noodle dish. It is best enjoyed alongside the restaurant’s popular kalbi.
Kalbi-Marinated Australian Wagyu Skirt Steak Ssam Platter, 6 oz — $60
Marinated Australian Wagyu skirt steak served with ssamjang, chimichurri, house pickles, white kimchi, salad and lettuce wraps.
Sujebi Pasta — $38
A major nod to Korean comfort food, 156’s contemporary sujebi pairs hand-torn-style pasta with U10 scallops, perilla butter, guanciale crumbles and zucchini purée.
Lyla
IG. @lylatoronto
📍60 Sudbury St.
Executive Chef Daniel Kim leads Lyla’s evolving coastal Mediterranean menu, bringing experience from several of Toronto’s most distinguished kitchens, including Michelin-starred Osteria Giulia, Michelin Guide-recommended Sammarco and Opus. His cooking combines Mediterranean technique with subtle Asian and Korean influences.
Lyla’s BTS weekend selections include:
Borahae — $25
Named for the BTS-associated expression meaning “I purple you,” this vivid cocktail combines Valley of Mother of God gin, Lillet Blanc, Choya, soju, lychee, yuzu and butterfly pea.
Yukhoe — $25
A BTS-weekend presentation of Lyla’s steak tartare, made with anchovy oil, pear gel, sous-vide egg yolk and a gochujang–Gouda crisp.
SWIM Platter — $95
A renamed version of Lyla’s Grand Plateau and a playful reference to BTS’s “SWIM.” Designed for sharing, the platter includes caviar bites, oysters, cocktail shrimp, chef’s ceviche, bluefin tuna crudo and accompaniments.
High resolution photos for Lyla available HERE.
No Vacancy
IG. @novacancyto
📍74 Ossington Ave.
No Vacancy’s Korean-Italian kitchen is led by Chef Brian Kang, whose résumé includes experience in Michelin-recognized restaurants such as Benu, DaNico and Don Alfonso 1890. His menu brings Korean flavours together with Italian ingredients and technique. No Vacancy was also ranked No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars list and appeared at No. 82 on the extended North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
BTS weekend features include:
Dynamite Bulgogi Arancini — $23
A renamed version of No Vacancy’s Bulgogi Arancini: crispy rice filled with marinated beef and Parmigiano Reggiano, served with kimchi aioli.
FIRE Gochujang Poutine — $19
A BTS-inspired spin on the bar favourite, featuring fries, gochujang gravy, scamorza and scallion.
No Vacancy’s existing Korean-inspired cocktails will also be available:
Buonasera Seoul — $20
Soju, dry curaçao, St-Germain, clarified citrus, sencha and tonic, served carbonated.
Bae — $23
Planteray 3 Stars rum, Boulard Calvados and pear cordial.
From pre-concert meals to ticket-free BTS celebrations, all three destinations offer fans a way to experience the excitement surrounding the ARIRANG World Tour through Korean flavours, themed cocktails and a weekend-long BTS soundtrack.
This is an independently produced, unofficial BTS-inspired dining celebration and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BTS, HYBE or the ARIRANG World Tour.
This won’t be like the other times. It’ll probably be worse.
Watch the official trailer for VICTORIAN PSYCHO starring Maika Monroe.
In theatres November 13, 2026 via VVS Films.

Netflix unveils the first look images and premiere date for EAST OF EDEN, the gripping new limited series adapted by Zoe Kazan from John Steinbeck’s masterpiece. Starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Mike Faist, the multigenerational saga follows the Trask family through generations shaped by ambition, betrayal, and the haunting, indelible antihero Cathy Ames.
“I didn’t have another person that I thought would be just as good. She [Florence Pugh] is the exact right person to play Cathy.”
East of Eden debuts October 1 only on Netflix.
ABOUT EAST OF EDEN:
Logline: This modern interpretation of Steinbeck’s masterpiece will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames.
Co-Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer: Zoe Kazan
Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer: Jeb Stuart
Director (EP 1-4)/Executive Producer: Garth Davis
Director (EP 5-7)/Executive Producer: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Executive Producer: Antoine Douiahy, Zack Hayden, Steve Golin, David Levine, Jill Arthur
Co-Studios: FIFTH SEASON, Anonymous Content
Executive Producer/Star: Florence Pugh
Cast: Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts, Ciarán Hinds, Martha Plimpton, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders
A new trailer and poster for “Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger,” the highly anticipated documentary which follows the legendary British band Oasis, are now available to view and share.
Disney+ presents a special theatrical engagement of a Hulu Original film, “Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger,” which will open in theatres across Canada and select IMAX® on September 11, before streaming exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada later this year. The documentary from Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision is created by the BAFTA and Oscar®-nominated writer, producer, and director Steven Knight (“Peaky Blinders,” “A Thousand Blows”) and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (“Shut Up and Play the Hits,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”).
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interview with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.
Featuring unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a Magna Studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK. The producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Locke,” “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). The executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Thomas Benski, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar®-winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”), cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”), and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo leading the creative technical team.
The vault has been opened: The World Menu Heist is officially back in Canada, with a new collection of global menu items from McDonald’s restaurants across the world ready to be uncovered.
Starting August 18, 2026, for a limited time only, Canadians can experience a lineup of globally inspired menu items from McDonald’s restaurants around the world. From savoury classics to sweet delicacies, we’re bringing the flavours McDonald’s fans around the globe know and love, right to your local McDonald’s. Check out the thrill of the heist for yourself here.
“When we launched Menu Heist in Canada last year, the appetite for international flavours was undeniable,” said Jennifer DelVecchio, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s Canada. “What started here has grown into a global phenomenon, with McDonald’s in several countries bringing fan-favourite menu items across borders in 2026. This year, we’re introducing a fresh lineup of global favourites, giving Canadians the chance to enjoy menu items inspired by McDonald’s restaurants from around the world, all in their local communities.”
Get ready for a flavour adventure with the World Menu Heist lineup:
Main Courses & Sides:
Frozen Treats:
Sauces & Dips:
The World Menu Heist is available for a limited time only at participating restaurants across Canada. Get your hands on these coveted global flavours before they’re gone.
Menu items sold in Canada may vary from the local country versions.
Back-to-school season is about more than checking items off a shopping list. This year, Scarborough Town Centre STC is helping students and families get excited for September through hands-on activities, style inspiration and community initiatives that support local students. With back-to-school haul videos flooding social feeds, shoppers are actively looking for ideas on what to buy, wear and pack for the year ahead. STC is making it easy (and fun) to turn those online wish lists into reality, bringing together the latest fashion, beauty, tech and school essentials all under one roof.
Creation Station: Backpack Charm Workshop
August 29 (Next Chapter Festival): 10 AM to 8 PM | September 4-6: 12 PM to 6 PM
What’s a back-to-school haul without a little personalization? STC is inviting students aged 16 and under to create their own custom backpack charm, adding a unique touch to their bags ahead of the new school year. The free activation launches during The Reading Partnership’s Next Chapter Festival on August 29 and returns to STC from September 4 to 6.
Guests can reserve a time slot while supplies last at ScarboroughTownCentre.com. Registration is required for the August 29 session and strongly encouraged for September 4 to 6, when walk-ins will also be accommodated.
Locker Displays Designed to Inspire
August 11 to September 6 | Near the upper-level Guest Experience (Services) desk
Locker displays are standing tall at STC, showcasing trending styles, trusted brands and school essentials for students from JK to post-secondary. Alongside STC’s shopping lists, they offer a convenient one-stop source of inspiration, helping guests map out their purchases and make the most of their back-to-school shopping trip.
School Supplies Donations in Support of BGC of East Scarborough
August 11 to September 6 | Near the upper-level Guest Experience (Services) desk
Back-to-school season is also an opportunity to give back. STC is encouraging shoppers to donate new and gently used school supplies in support of BGC East Scarborough, helping ensure local students have the essentials they need for the year ahead.
As families prepare for the school year ahead, we hope you’ll consider STC’s programming for any relevant back-to-school coverage. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Labour Day weekend, Miku Toronto invites guests to savour the season’s bounty one final time with Miku’s Last Taste of Summer: Japanese Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet. Curated by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero, the buffet is available for one day only on September 6, 2026. It brings together premium seafood, seasonal ingredients, and signature Aburi favourites at Miku’s scenic waterfront location at Waterpark Place (10 Bay St.). Pricing is $95 for adults, $35 for children aged 7–12, and complimentary for children 6 and under, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and can be HERE.
Created as a celebratory send-off to the season, the End of Summer Japanese Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet brings together premium seafood, vibrant seasonal ingredients and Miku’s signature Aburi cuisine. From chef-selected sashimi and sushi to prime rib, comforting kitchen favourites and Japanese-inspired desserts, the abundant spread invites guests to gather with family and friends to savour one final leisurely summer afternoon.
Miku’s Last Taste of Summer Buffet
Raw Bar & Appetizers
Chef-selected Sashimi
Seared tuna tataki w/ truffle ponzu
Shrimp cocktail w/ yuzu cocktail sauce
Salmon Nanbanzuke (chilled marinated fried salmon)
Kinpira & Heritage Mix Greens w/ umami vinaigrette
Chilled Edamame
Seaweed & Tomato Salad
Bread & Butter
Miso Soup
Sushi Station
Aburi Oshi Sushi
Chef Selection of Aburi Nigiri
Chef Selection of Maki Sushi
Kitchen Favourites
Prime Rib Carving Station
House Pork Char Siu
Udon & Wagyu Curry Station
Aji Katsu (Spanish mackerel fry)
Chicken Karaage
Atlantic Salmon miso yaki
Vegetable Dumplings
Dessert
Hojicha Soft Serve Station
Warabi mochi
Green Tea Opera
Chocolate Mousse
Matcha Crème Brûlée
Pop, teas & coffee included
Reserve your table HERE and savour the best of summer at Miku.
About Miku
Located in Toronto’s Harbourfront at Bay and Queen’s Quay, Miku Toronto is ABURI Restaurants’ first East Coast location, offering a contemporary upscale dining experience in over 7,000 square feet of space, complete with a raw bar, sushi bar, and spacious patio. Known globally for its signature ABURI Sushi & Cuisine, Miku blends traditional Japanese techniques with innovative flavour profiles, led by Chef de Cuisine Michael Acero. The menu features ABURI sushi, unique land-based dishes, and Japanese and European-inspired desserts crafted in-house by the pastry team. Miku’s extensive beverage program includes signature cocktails, curated wines, and an impressive sake list, with staff ready to recommend pairings for a seamless and unforgettable dining experience.
Canadian Original series Halloween Bakeshop (7×60), last year’s #1 freshman lifestyle series*, returns for Season 2 on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Flavour Network and streaming on STACKTV. Hosted by Canadian actress and musician Lauren Ash, this bewitchingly fun baking competition brings together eight talented competitors from across North America to face off in a series of high-stakes challenges. Racing against the clock, they’ll whip up wickedly creative Halloween treats, battle through weekly eliminations and compete for the ultimate sweet reward: the title of Halloween Bakeshop champion and a $25,000 grand prize.
Each week, there’s a new theme in the Halloween Bakeshop, challenging the bakers to give it their all as they create two spectacular bakes designed to dazzle the judges. At the end of each episode, one baker is awarded a prize while another is sent home. With prize amounts fluctuating each week, the bakers have to stay on their toes and take bold risks.
The competition kicks off in episode one with “Lauren’s Lab”, where the bakers enter Lauren Ash’s haunted laboratory (if they dare!), and must impress the judges by concocting eerie, science-inspired desserts. Every detail needs to be expertly crafted, because one small mistake could spell doom for their experiment. Up next, episode two is “Ghoul’s Night In” where the bakers are tasked with whipping up cozy carb creations, serving the judges a delicious mix of sweet comfort and creepy creativity. It’s a night you won’t want to ghost. As the season continues to unfold, the competition intensifies with more haunting Halloween-inspired baking battles, until only three talented bakers remain for the ultimate final showdown.
Host Lauren Ash is an actress, comedian and musician, best known for her roles in NBC’s Superstore and ABC’s Not Dead Yet. Hailing from Toronto, she is a Canadian Screen Award and Canadian Comedy Award-winner. A James Beard nominated chef, baking entrepreneur, and TV personality, Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman returns to join Lauren on the judging panel, alongside new addition Colin Asuncion, a talented baker, recipe developer, and food media personality.
The skilled contestants battling it out to see who takes the cake on Halloween Bakeshop include:
Jill Campbell, @rockabilly_mamma – 43, Owner, Rockabilly Bakes and Personal Trainer, Sacramento, Calif.
Daniel Damazio, @danieldamazio – 34, Wedding Cake Designer, Montreal, Que.
Andrea Ortiz Fuentes, @andreaortizfuentes – 30, Custom Cake Designer, Vancouver, B.C.
Harneet Jolly, @chefharneetjolly – 29, Toronto, Ont.
Lizz Joncas, @litlbite – 31, Baker and Chef, Windsor, Ont.
Gigi Williams Jones, @fleurdetreatsandsweets – 58, Owner, Fleur De Treat & Sweets, Atlanta, Ga.
Jon-James Leonardo, @leonardoughs – 36, Owner, Leonardoughs, North Hills, Calif.
Taneka Weldon, @whimsycakesbytaneka – 44, Owner, Whimsy Cakes, Randallstown, Md.
Lactantia, known for its delicious dairy products that help make every moment more enjoyable, will be stocking the Halloween Bakeshop pantry with its high-quality product portfolio. Throughout the season, bakers will have Lactantia on hand as they bring their Halloween creations to life, adding delicious taste to every recipe and creating memorable moments around homemade treats.
Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop are produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency for Flavour Network. For Nikki Ray Media Agency, Mike Sheerin and Tanya Linton are Executive Producers, and Jennifer Pratt is Co-Executive Producer and Series Producer. For Flavour Network, Debbie Brown is Executive in Charge of Production, Lynne Carter is the Director of Original Programming, and Rachel Nelson is VP of Original Programming and Head of Corus Studios.
Viewers can look forward to more festive baking fun when Holiday Bakeshop Season 2 premieres later this fall on Flavour Network and STACKTV, with more details to be announced at a later date. Season 1 of Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop, along with other Flavour Network programming, is available to stream anytime on STACKTV.
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*Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada. FL’25 (9/1/2025 to 1/4/2026) – confirmed data, A25-54, Mo-Su 2a-2a, AMA(000), min 3+ airings, CDN SPECIALTY COM ENG excluding sports.
Flavour Network is a Corus Entertainment Network.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops, delivers and distributes high-quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 25 specialty television services, 36 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and social digital agency and media services. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic and Global News, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit www. corusent.com.
About STACKTV
STACKTV is Corus Entertainment’s premium multi-channel television streaming service that offers thousands of hours of exclusive hit content from the top Canadian TV networks, all on one platform. Stream series, movies and specials from Global Television, Flavour Network, Home Network, W Network, The HISTORY® Channel, Adult Swim, Slice, Showcase, National Geographic, Lifetime, DTOUR, Cartoon Network, Treehouse, YTV, and Disney Channel with new content added daily. STACKTV is available via Amazon Prime Video, Bell Fibe TV app, Rogers Xfinity TV and Rogers Xfinity Streaming. For more information, visit stacktv.ca.
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Today we get a new Ttailer for A DIFFERENT WORLD.
ABOUT A DIFFERENT WORLD
Release Date: September 24, 2026
Episodes: 10 episodes, single camera, half-hour format
Cast: Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, Kennedi Reece, Chibuikem Uche
Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer: Felicia Pride
Music Supervisor: Derryck “Big Tank” Thornton
Executive Producers: Tom Werner, Debbie Allen, Felicia Pride, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mandy Summers
Directors: Debbie Allen (101), Tiffany Johnson (102, 105, 106), Angela Barnes (103, 104), Nefertite Nguvu (107, 108), Bille Woodruff (109, 110)
Synopsis: A Different World returns to Hillman College with a new class stepping onto campus — and beloved faces coming home. At the center is Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), Whitley and Dwayne’s lovingly sheltered youngest daughter, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman.
Along the way, she’s joined by a new generation that reflects the breadth of Black life on campus: Rashida Duvall (Alijah Kai), a first‑gen criminal justice major; Shaquille Johnson (Cornell Young IV), a five‑star athlete choosing legacy; Amir Rodale (Jordan Aaron Hall), a sharp psych major better at fixing everyone else’s problems than facing his own; Hazel Henry (Kennedi Reece), a church‑raised small‑town girl defining her own values; and Kojo Achebe (Chibuikem Uche), a Ghanaian‑Nigerian fashion entrepreneur finding the courage to follow his vision. Legacy favorites also return, including Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy), Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), Freddie Brooks (Cree Summer), and Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell).
Set against the rituals, humor, and nuances of an HBCU, A Different World is a hopeful dramedy, full of heart and unapologetically centered on the richness and complexity of the Black experience.
The series is from creator, showrunner, writer, and executive producer Felicia Pride, executive producer and director Debbie Allen, and executive producers Tom Werner, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Mandy Summers.
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