L-R: Tim Story, Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin Jaden Smith and Maya
Rudolph
HBO has picked up to series comedy pilot Brothers In Atlanta, created by and starring Diallo Riddle and
Bashir Salahuddin, directed by Tim Story and produced by Lorne Michaels. Brothers In Atlanta is about
struggling entertainers and best friends Langston (Riddle) and Moose (Salahuddin) trying to navigate
relationships and life in the black Mecca of Atlanta. An Atlanta native, Langston is an aspiring DJ whose
career has stalled due to his lack of focus and his get-rich schemes. New to Atlanta, Moose is a perennial
backup singer with dreams of the spotlight, who keep his foot in his mouth. The pilot featured Maya
Rudolph as Moose’s demanding boss, Shirle, an R&B diva whose heyday was in the 90s; and Jaden Smith
as Curtis, a “New Atlanta” teenager and Langston’s rowdy neighbor with unpredictable interests and
suspicious income. Both were billed as gues t stars but will likely appear on the series.
L-R: Kevin Hart, Jordin Sparks, Snoop Dogg and Zendaya
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon is going to be in good company as he celebrates the 10th year of
his MTV2 show “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out.” The network has ordered a
seventh season of the series, with a packed guest list of stars and performers that
includes Kevin Hart, Jordin Sparks, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo,
Zendaya, Fabolous, Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg and Nick Young.
French Montana, Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign and numerous others will
also appear on the upcoming season, which kicks off June 10 at 11 p.m.
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