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Ciera Payton as Wendy Williams in âWendy Williams: The Movieâ (Lifetime)
Sassy and brassy, Wendy Williams has been known for her cheeky comments on âThe Wendy Williams Showâ. In her early years, she gained much popularity as a radio DJ and was known as a âshock jocketteâ. The talk show host now executive produces a biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years.
The 56-year-old has made herself the go-to source for great celebrity dish on her hit talk show, but recently the spotlight has turned on her. The glossy Lifetime movie âWendy Williams: The Movieâ provides a revealing look at Wendyâs journey â from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show.
Carolyn Newman to Run Scripted TV for Will Packer Media
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The former Netflix and Entertainment One exec replaces Sheila Ducksworth in the role.
Carolyn Newman has lined up her next act.
Newman has been tapped to serve as head of scripted television and production at Will Packer Media. Newman will be charged with developing and producing the production company s TV projects and working closely with creators, writers and producers. She reports to Alix Baudin, president of Will Packer Media.
Newman arrives at Will Packer Media two months after being let go at Netflix amid the streamer s executive restructuring. She replaces Sheila Ducksworth in the role at the company. Ducksworth departed in October for a job overseeing the NAACP s production deal with CBS Studios.
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