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Liz Meriwether to write Britney Spears biopic

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The cover of 'The Woman in Me.' (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster)

The upcoming Britney Spears biopic has a screenwriter.

Liz Meriwether is set to write the film's screenplay based on Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, ABC Audio has learned.

Universal Pictures had no comment when reached by ABC Audio.

The biopic was announced in 2024 when Universal Pictures secured the rights to the project.

Jon M. Chu, known for Crazy Rich Asians and the Wicked films, is set to direct. Producer Marc Platt is developing the movie for his Universal-based Marc Platt Productions.

Spears first teased the project on social media in August 2024, writing on X at the time, "Excited to share with my fans that I've been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He's always made my favorite movies … stay tuned."

The Woman in Me was released in October 2023 and became an instant New York Times bestseller. It was the fastest-selling memoir in the history of Simon & Schuster, with over 6 million copies sold worldwide.

Meriwether is known for creating the sitcom New Girl. That series ran from 2011 to 2018 and starred Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris and Hannah Simone.

Watch trailer for 50 Cent’s Starz show ‘Fightland’

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Key art for 'Fightland' (Starz)

The trailer for the upcoming Starz series Fightland has just been unveiled.

It opens with Duke Kilroy, played by Howard Charles, securing a victory as a heavyweight boxing champion, before shifting to Kingsley Marshall, played by Nicholas Pinnock, promoting his company Marshall Promotions.

"Marshall promotions is a major force in the boxing game," he says, prompting a reporter to ask, "What do you say to allegations that Marshall Promotions is a front to launder drug money?"

In Fightland, Duke is out for revenge after going to prison following his brother's death, which he believes Kingsley was responsible for. Upon his release, Duke says, "Eight years ago, I had everything I wanted and in one minute, Kingsley took everything from me. Now I’m gonna take everything away from him."

As the story goes on, Kingsley eventually disappears. He leaves his children to take over the family business, which takes a few financial losses, partially due to Duke. "Duke begins a high-risk game to infiltrate Kingsley’s empire and destroy it from within," according to the synopsis. "And when Kingsley returns, Duke will take his revenge."

Fightland, executive produced by 50 Cent, premieres July 31 on Starz.

Michael Anthony among the artists set for Van Halen Rock Camp

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Michael Anthony performs with Sammy Hagar at the Palomino Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival on April 27, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach)

The music of Van Halen will be the subject of an upcoming edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and it will feature one of the band’s original members.

Van Halen Rock Camp – Volume II is happening Nov. 12-15 in Hollywood, California, with former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony part of the lineup. Other musicians confirmed for the Van Halen camp include drummer Kenny Arnoff, who is currently playing in former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar’s band; former Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini; and Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp gives everyday musicians the chance to not only learn and interact with well-known musicians, but perform alongside the rock legends as well. There will also be Q&A sessions, autograph opportunities and more, with the weekend wrapping with two live shows at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go and Viper Room.

In addition to Van Halen hits like “Panama” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘bout Love," campers will get to play hits from Ratt and Night Ranger.

More information can be found at RockCamp.com.

Weather concerns pull corn, soybeans higher

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:26:15 +0000

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather for chances of crop stress during key development phases. There’s been more talk about China buying U.S. beans, trade rumors are generally around 300,000 tons, but no USDA confirmation as of yet this week. […]

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Organic corn offers bright spot for farmers

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0000

A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often reflect the other. “They tend to have like a rubber-band effect, so we might be a little bit delayed in moving up or down. Right now it looks like corn is a bright spot […]

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Ohio Governor signs carbon capture bill into law to expand market opportunities for Ohio corn

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0000

A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market access for Ohio-grown corn. “Many of our ethanol plants can take advantage of this new technology to set themselves up […]

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Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:12:58 +0000

An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the index of current conditions fell to its lowest level since December 2024. “In mid-June, we were facing some very low crop prices,” he says. “I […]

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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 7, 2026

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:11:14 +0000

Sep. corn $4.43 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $316.20, up $3.30Aug. soybean oil 68.59, up 83 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.18 and 1/2, up 4 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle $238.42, down 67 centsAug. feeder cattle $360.65, up 15 centsAug. lean hogs $96.92, […]

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Farm640 explains when mid-year balance sheets make sense

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:07:50 +0000

A farm financial advisor says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are needed. Grant Wiese is an ag consultant with Farm640, “Once we get closer to harvest you can actually slowly increase the value of investment and […]

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Tyler Perry injured collarbone ahead of filming ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

Syndicated Content — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Tyler Perry attends Joe's College Road Trip ATL special screening at Regal Atlanta Station on February 13, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Netflix)

One injury can't stop Tyler Perry. During an interview with People, he revealed that he broke his collarbone two weeks before filming Why Did I Get Married Again?, prompting him to constantly remind people to be careful around him.

"[The cast] will tell you their favorite experience is me walking around saying ‘watch my shoulder’ in every scene," he said, including during one dance scene in the film.

“I was talking to everyone, directing and getting the cast to dance. But my shoulder was in a lot of pain and I kept telling them to watch my shoulder," Tyler added. “Their group chat ended up being titled ‘watch my shoulder.’”

Why Did I Get Married Again? sees returning cast members Tyler, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker and Sharon Leal as a group of close friends who come together in Lake Como, Italy, for the wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter.

"Realizing their children have grown up to be so much like them, they must reflect on the examples they’ve set and ask themselves that age-old question: Why did they get married … again?" the official synopsis reads.

The film also stars Taraji P. Henson, Armani Greer, Everett Osborne, Da’Vinchi, Laya Deleon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Charles L. Smith II, Derrick A. King and Sydney Winbush. It premieres Sept. 9 on Netflix.