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Keiynan Lonsdale has joined the cast of Step Up: High Water in a series regular role!

The 29-year-old is taking over the role of Tal, who was originally played by Petrice Jones in the first two seasons.

Here’s a character description, via Deadline: Once an outcast from Ohio, taken from his mother and dropped in the tough streets of Atlanta. Tal faced persecution for his eccentricities, his sexuality, and his refusal to submit to the expectations of others. Dancing his way into High Water, literally, beaten and bloodied, Tal became the pride of Sage Odom’s elite dance crew. Now, the lead dancer for Sage’s massive tour, Tal must continue to be the most crucial piece in a support system that carries his friends, his family, and a billion-dollar tour. He is lean, graceful, and courageous, just like his nickname: the greyhound.

“Excited to join the @stepupseries crew on @starz this season. I’m blown away every day on set & in dance rehearsals by the talent, drive, & passion of everyone around me here, they kickin my ass & i love it. I’m portraying ‘Tal’, who was brilliantly played in the first two seasons by @petricej 🙌🏾, I only hope to bring the same amount of grace to the character in my own way. Thank you for welcoming me to the family! Let’s dance x 🔑,” Keiynan shared on Instagram.

Petrice also commented, and thanked Keiynan for the kind words.

“My brother. Thank you for your kind words. I’m excited to see you you give Tal new life and new layers. I’ve no doubt you’ll do a beautiful job. All the very best with shoot, mate. ✊🏾❤️,” he wrote.

If you missed it, a few weeks ago it was announced that Christina Milian would be stepping in and taking over Naya Rivera‘s role. Naya‘s family has reportedly lent their support for the recasting.

The nominations for the upcoming 2021 GLAAD Media Awards have been announced!

The annual awards ceremony recognizes and honors media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community and the issues that affect their lives.

Among the nominees this year include Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and Keiynan Lonsdale in music categories, and Happiest Season in the Outstanding Film – Wide Release category.

For the television categories, nominees include Love, Victor, Everything’s Gonna to Be Okay, Saved By The Bell and even an episode of A Little Late With Lilly Singh!

“During an unprecedented year of crises and isolation, the nominees for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards reached LGBTQ people with powerful stories and inspired countless others around the world with bold looks at LGBTQ people and issues,” GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “As GLAAD continues to lead the fight for LGBTQ acceptance, this year’s nominees remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain, and create lasting change.”

The 2021 GLAAD Media Awards will be held virtually in April.

Click inside for a complete list of nominees… More Here! »

Happy New Music Friday!!

This week, stars like Demi Lovato, Gabriel Conte and Sofia Carson all have new songs and albums out.

Demi is featured alongside Lil Duval on the new track “My Reputation” by Jeezy, from his new album The Recession 2.

Gabriel just dropped his debut album Belong, which features 10 new tracks, including the previously released “Los Angeles” and “Wrong With Me.”

Sofia is back with an extended Tracy Young remix of her recent single “Guess I’m a Liar,” which will definitely make you want to get up and dance!

Other artists with new songs out this week include Payton Moormeier, CNCO, Sam Smith, Keiynan Lonsdale and Spencer Barnett. Lana Condor also just released her new music video for her song “For Real.”

Click inside to listen to all of the new music… More Here! »

Sabrina Carpenter is showing off her dance moves, or lack of moves, in the new trailer for her movie Work It!

The 21-year-old actress and singer stars in the new film, which is coming to Netflix in just a few weeks.

Here’s a synopsis: When Quinn Ackerman’s (Carpenter) admission to the college of her dreams depends on her performance at a dance competition, she forms a ragtag group of dancers to take on the best squad in school…now she just needs to learn how to dance.

Also starring in the movie are Liza Koshy, Jordan Fisher, Keiynan Lonsdale, Drew Ray Tanner and Michelle Buteau.

Work It premieres on Netflix on Friday, August 7th!

In case you missed it, check out how Sabrina, Liza and Jordan revealed the movie’s premiere date.

Simple answer, yes!

The Love, Victor trailer was just revealed earlier this week, and we got a quick glimpse at Keiynan Lonsdale, who plays Bram in the original movie Love, Simon.

Other than Keiynan, no other original characters from the movie could be seen, but that doesn’t mean we won’t get to see them in the series.

VIDEO: Click here to watch the Love, Victor trailer!

It has also been previously reported that Simon himself, Nick Robinson, is serving as an Executive Producer on the show, and that he’s narrating as well. Here’s hoping for maybe a cameo??

Love, Victor is of course a spinoff of Love, Simon, which is set at the same high school. It follows Victor (Michael Cimino), a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city and exploring his sexual orientation.

When it all seems too much, he reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.

Tune in to the premiere of Love, Victor on Friday, June 19th on Hulu!

Check out some stills in the gallery of moments seen in the trailer and the first sneak peek video… More Here! »

Keiynan Lonsdale is putting the yellow and maroon suit back on in tonight’s new episode of The Flash!

In “Death of the Speed Force”, Kid Flash returns to Central City with a Zen attitude and new tricks up his sleeve.

While thrilled to see his family again, Wally confides to Barry (Grant Gustin) that he returned because he thinks there is something wrong with the speed force.

Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) returns from his fact-finding mission across Earth-Prime.

“The homie @keiynanlonsdale is back tonight as Kid Flash. I had so much fun with Keiynan on this one. Feels like we shot this forever ago. Directed by a member of the family, @brentcrowell1971,” Grant wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of the two.

Tune in to The Flash TONIGHT at 9/8c on The CW!

The Grammys are this weekend and so many stars joined Spotify in honoring the Best New Artist nominees at an event on Thursday night (January 23) at The Lot Studios in Los Angeles.

Lauren Jauregui and Noah Cyrus met up with fellow music superstars Bebe Rexha and Tinashe on the red carpet.

More stars who stepped out included Aly & AJ, Ariel Winter, Lewis Capaldi, Dinah Jane, Zhavia Ward, Olivia Holt, Ajiona Alexus, Yungblud, Madison Beer, Chantel Jeffries, Olivia O’Brien, Alexis Ren, AJ Mitchell, Delilah Belle Hamlin, and Keiynan Lonsdale.

The event celebrated the eight nominees for Best New Artist at the Grammys!

FYI: Bebe is wearing an Anna Kiki blazer dress. Aly & AJ are wearing J Muesner. Dinah is wearing a Fausto Puglisi dress. Madison is wearing a Redemption dress. Olivia O’Brien is wearing August & June jewelry.