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The world has just gotten a little brighter with the news that Netflix is developing a sequel series to A Different World. Can you believe it? We couldn't be more excited about this incredible news!

If you didn't know, A Different World is an iconic late '80s Black sitcom that aired on NBC for six seasons from 1987 to 1993. It's a spinoff of another classic Black sitcom The Cosby Show, and it follows the lives of the students and staff at Hillman College, a fictional, historically Black college in Virginia.

This show even launched the acting careers of talented individuals such as Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Marisa Tomei, and many others. Other cast members included Lisa Bonet, Dawnn Lewis, Mary Alice, Darryl M. Bell, Sinbad, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, and Glynn Turman.

While the first season mainly centered around Bonet's Denise Huxtable character, the subsequent seasons followed Denise's friends'...

Relax, relate, release. According to Variety, Netflix is developing a sequel series for the seminal sitcom A Different World. Details are scarce, but Variety says the project focuses on Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitney’s (Jasmine Guy) daughter. On the project’s ground floor is writer and executive producer Felicia Pride, whose impressive list of work includes Grey’s Anatomy and Queen Sugar. Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Reggie Bythewood join the effort as executive producers. Netflix will neither confirm nor deny the project’s status.

A Different World ran for six seasons from 1987 to 1993 and revolved around a group of students at a historically Black university. The show focuses on their struggles and up-and-coming youths in a world trying to keep pace with their radical ideas and worldview. The show is a spinoff of The Cosby Show, with Lisa Bonet’s Denise Huxtable leading the cast.

A sequel series to “A Different World” centered on Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter is in early development at Netflix, Variety hears from sources.

The project hails from writer and executive producer Felicia Pride, whose credits include “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Queen Sugar.” Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood also serve as executive producers. Werner produced the original show via The Carsey-Werner Company.

Netflix declined to comment.

“A Different World,” itself a spinoff of “The Cosby Show” and created by Bill Cosby, ran for six seasons on NBC starting in 1987, and it followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and her new classmates at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university. After Bonet exited the series after one season, “A Different World” shifted its focus to the other students, played by Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Kadeem Hardison, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Jasmine Guy,...

Netflix is eyeing a return to Hillman College.

The streamer is in the early stages of development on a sequel series to A Different World, the 1987-93 NBC sitcom that was set at a historically Black university. The new project would center on the youngest daughter of Whitley (Jasmine Guy) and Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison), now a student at Hillman.

Netflix declined to comment.

The potential sequel comes from writer Felicia Pride (Grey’s Anatomy, Queen Sugar) and includes several members of the original show’s creative team, among them producer and director Debbie Allen, Tom Werner (whose Carsey-Werner produced A Different World), and writers Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood. They’ll all serve as executive producers on the project, along with Pride and Mandy Summers.

A Different World was a spinoff of The Cosby Show, following Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) to college at Hillman. Bill Cosby (who is not...

Exclusive: An A Different World sequel series chronicling Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter’s time at Hillman College, is in early development at Netflix, sources tell Deadline. The single-cam, half-hour comedy comes from writer/executive producer Felicia Pride and executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood.

Netflix declined to comment for this story.

Allen, Werner, Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood all worked on the original hit NBC series, a spinoff of The Cosby Show, which ran for six seasons. Allen was director-producer, Prince-Bythewood and Bythewood were writers, and Werner executive produced for The Carsey-Werner Company.

A Different World followed Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and her new classmates at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college. Though Bonet exited after one season, the show continued with the leading cast of Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Sinbad, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer and Glynn Turman.

The cast of A Different World has reunited for a national tour of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). During a stop in Washington, D.C., hosted by Howard University, they appeared at the White House to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

The Grio’s April Ryan shared a portion of the White House visit on Instagram, which included Jean-Pierre leading the cast in a sing-along of the show’s theme.

The group opted for the version featured throughout the majority of the sitcom’s run, sung in the original version by Aretha Franklin.

The tour features A Different World alums Darryl M. Bell (Ron Johnson); Charnele Brown (Kimberly Reese); Jasmine Guy (Whitley Gilbert-Wayne); Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Wayne); Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor); Cree Summer (Winifred Brooks); Glynn Turman (Col. Bradford Taylor); and Sinbad (Walter Oakes). They were joined by producers Debbie Allen and Susan Fales.

Spooky season is upon us, and as always, everyone wants to try their hand at providing some terrifying, bone-chilling content. Movies, shows, and documentaries are all fun, but watching people scream their lungs out because of fake props and fantastic makeup is a thrilling experience of its own. Just like Fear Factor, in Make Me Scream, we see participants compete by facing their fears, but the supernatural kind. Three teams compete to win the ultimate medal of honor, the Medal of Mayhem. Hosted by partners Darryl M. Bell and Tempestt Bledsoe, the show has three duos competing against each other in blood-churning mazes to get their hands on the medal or “die.” A scream meter measures their screams, along with some rules to help the best duo win. Let’s quickly get into Make Me Scream.

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It’s Spooky Time! The leaves will begin to turn, the wind will rustle, and the temperatures will drop, making it the perfect time to snuggle under a warm blanket to watch scary (and not so scary) movies and TV!

This is the mother of all What to Watch posts, as it encompasses all kinds of Halloween content to make your month complete. If you don’t want to look up what to watch or where to find it, whether it’s new or well-loved content, we’ve got you covered.

Even better? We’ve got our regular post dropping on Saturday as usual, too. What an incredible gift!

Sunday, October 1

Ash vs. Evil Dead (Hulu)

It seems like forever ago that we got to ride along with Ash, stock boy, aging lothario, and chainsaw-handed monster hunter, who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity, and the terrors of...

As Halloween creeps toward us, networks and streamers are launching their spooky programming to scare you. From new movies like the upcoming video-game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy’s” to new reality series like the Kristen Stewart-narrated gay ghost-hunting show “Living for the Dead,” there’s something for every ghost and ghoul.

“A Really Haunted Loud House” –

Based on the “Loud House” franchise, this new movie follows Lincoln Loud who, with the help of his sisters and best friend Clyde, must save Halloween when the Loud house is attacked by new kid Xander and his followers.

“Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog” —

This animated family special follows Strawberry and her friends as they overcome their fears and try to save the carnival from the Beast of Berry Bog.

“Make Me Scream” –

In this Halloween special hosted by Tempestt Bledsoe and Darryl M. Bell, three celebrity teams — led by Jaleel White,...

"Make me Scream" is a new Amazon Studios one hour 'Halloween' event, streaming October 3, 2023 on Prime Video:

"... grab your friends for a 'Halloween' watch party! Whatever you do ... don't watch alone! Hosted by horror fanatics and life-partners Tempestt Bledsoe and Darryl M. Bell, this hilariously horrifying Halloween special features three celebrity teams - led by Jaleel White, Shoniqua Shandai and rapper Lil Xan - that embark on a game where they must face a series of bone-chilling 'scare zones' while trying Not to scream, in order to survive the night and take home the prestigious 'Medal of Mayhem'..."

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It's a different world today, thanks to A Different World.  On tonight's episode of E!'s Reunion Road Trip, the cast of It's A Different World came together to reflect on their monumental series that ran from 1987 to 1993. Former co-stars Sinbad, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Dawnn Lewis and Cree Summer recalled Omg-worthy behind-the-scenes moments and favorite memories.  The heartfelt reunion was later heightened by special celebrity tributes to the iconic spin-off of The Cosby Show. Writer-producer-director Emmy winner Lena Waithe shared a moving message to the "iconic" ensemble...

Darryl M. Bell is best known for playing the cool Hillman College student, Ron Johnson -- opposite stars like Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Sinbad -- on the long-running '90s TV series, "A Different World." Guess what he looks like now!

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is celebrating 30 years as the premier organization for advocating, supporting and investing in our nation’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) and Predominantly Black Colleges and Universities (PBIs) at its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala, October 23, 2017 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

The Gala recognizes individuals who have been leaders in their industries and represent the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall. This year Tmcf will honor Tiaa President and Chief Executive Officer, Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. as CEO of the Year, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Llp Partner Richard S. Lincer with the Thurgood Marshall Legacy Award, and Delaware State University President, Dr. Harry Lee Williams with the Educational Leadership Award.

In addition to the corporate CEOs, congressional members, and other key education influencers coming out to help celebrate this special occasion, the attendance will include over 500 Hbcu students, presidents, chancellors, faculty, and middle...

Al Jarreau, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 76.

According to a statement from his manager Joe Gordon published by Ebony magazine, the singer was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing.

His loved ones asked that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music, an organization that supports music opportunities, teachers, and scholarships for students in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.

Last week, updates on Jarreau’s Twitter account announced he had entered a hospital for exhaustion and was forced to retire from touring “with complete sorrow.

Bill Cosby is heading back to television. The beloved comedian will unveil his first concert special in 30 years in November on Comedy Central.

Called "Far From Finished," the special will are on Nov. 24. Comedy Central reveals in a press release that it will be compiled by director Robert Townsend from Cosby's recent performance at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center on June 9. Darryl M. Bell, Judi Marmel, Robert Hartmann and Stu Schreiberg are executive producing.

Cosby's last special was "Bill Cosby: Himself." It was released in 1983. The years have been kind on Cosby, and it will be interesting to see how this special differs from its predecessor considering how much Cosby's life has changed in the past three decades.

Bill Cosby turned 75 today, and perhaps to celebrate, he and Comedy Central have announced that the legendary comedian, actor and author will starring in his first television concert special in 30 years, "Far From Finished." The show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer, is being directed by Robert Townsend, who has under his belt the famous concert film "Eddie Murphy Raw."Darryl M. Bell, Judi Marmel, Robert Hartmann and Stu Schreiberg are executive producing the concert event, which comes from Levity Productions. Cosby's last stand-up special was the landmark 1983 "Bill Cosby: Himself," which Cosby directed and which featured a lot of material that would lead to "The Cosby Show." Commenting on why he returned to the form, Cosby said, "Because... funny is funny." "Far From Finished" will air on Comedy Central on November 24, 2013. Take a look at a clip.

Bill Cosby’s first television concert special in 30 years, Far From Finished, will air on Comedy Central, on November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer. Darryl M. Bell, Judi Marmel, Robert Hartmann and Stu Schreiberg are Executive Producers of the concert event, a production of Levity Productions. It was just last week that I mentioned his last concert movie performance, Bill Cosby Himself, which aired three decades ago and is considered one of the landmark comedy specials of all time. Commenting on his return to the form, Cosby said, "Because . ....

25 years ago today, comedian and icon Bill Cosby introduced America to a spinoff adapted from his very own -- and hugely successful and influential -- The Cosby Show, titled A Different World. Starring Lisa Bonet, Jada Pinkett, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell among others, the comedy sitcom followed the lives of African-American students as they experienced the trials and tribulations of college life at a Historically Black university.

Over the course of six seasons, the show became a TV fan favorite, resulting in superstardom for the show’s cast members.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the popular series we're taking a look back at the gang 'from' Hillman College and asking 'Where are they now?'...

25 years ago today, comedian and icon Bill Cosby introduced America to a spinoff adapted from his very own -- and hugely successful and influential -- The Cosby Show, titled A Different World. Starring Lisa Bonet, Jada Pinkett, Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell among others, the comedy sitcom followed the lives of African-American students as they experienced the trials and tribulations of college life at a Historically Black university.

Over the course of six seasons, the show became a TV fan favorite, resulting in superstardom for the show's cast members.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the popular series we're taking a look back at the gang 'from' Hillman College and asking 'Where are they now?'...

This weekend, the Fox Reality Channel enters Bravo's Real Housewives space with its own docudrama about a group of interconnected people who live in the same city: Househusbands of Hollywood, which debuts at 9 p.m. Et Saturday but is also on Hulu and iTunes right now. The show (ostensibly) follows five men who stay at home while their wives work, although at least one couple isn't married: Different World actor Darryl M. Bell (who lives... keep reading » » read the full story and comment, or find the latest news about Fox Reality

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There is apparently no end to the type of reality shows that the networks can cook up -- as evidenced by a new reality show that Fox has cooking -- "Househusbands of Hollywood."

Celebrity News Service has learned that Fox has ordered nine hour-long episodes of "Househusbands of Hollywood," and the show will premiere next August. The show will follow several stay-at-home spouses of successful Los Angeles women.

Several of the stay-at-home guys that will be featured on the reality show include former "A Different World's" Darryl M. Bell, the husband of Tempestt Bledsoe, former Los Angeles Dodger Billy Ashley and Grant Reynolds, husband of Jillian Barberie.

Fox is describing the show as "an amusing, poignant and fascinating look at a world that has not been covered yet in reality."...

Fox Reality Channel has ordered a new series that puts an attention-getting gender twist on the trophy-spouse reality genre.

The network has ordered nine hours of "Househusbands of Hollywood," which follows a collection of stay-at-home spouses of successful L.A. women.

The cast includes Tempestt Bledsoe ("The Cosby Show") and husband Darryl M. Bell ("A Different World"), Jillian Reynolds (formerly Barberie, from "Good Day La") and her husband Grant and former Los Angeles Dodger Billy Ashley, among others.

The project produced by Marilyn Wilson Prods. represents a different kind of reality show for the cable channel, which is dominated by off-network acquisitions, original competition series and the occasional docudrama.

"Househusbands," set to bow in August, falls into an ensemble soap category that's provided ample fruit for such high-profile cable players as Bravo, VH1 and E!

"We believe 'Househusbands' could be a breakthrough for us," said Bob Boden, Fox Reality senior vp programming.

Jeri Ryan is in final negotiations to star opposite Kim Delaney in CBS' drama pilot Sudbury. Meanwhile, Carmine Giovinazzo has been tapped as one of the leads in the CBS series CSI: New York. Jeffrey Nordling, Henry Winkler and Darryl M. Bell have been cast in NBC's comedy pilot Beverly Hills SUV, Michael Michele has been tapped to star opposite Taye Diggs in UPN's drama pilot Kevin Hill, Ethan Embry has landed the male lead in Fox's comedy pilot Lucky Us, John Ratzenberger has joined CBS' untitled Andrew Kennedy comedy pilot, and Owain Yeoman has joined the cast of NBC's comedy pilot The Friendlys.