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Boston Blue Will Give 'Updates on What's Happened Since' Blue Bloods

5 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

Donnie Wahlberg knows that the Blue Bloods finale left some longtime fans with major questions about the Reagan family. The New Kids on the Block singer teased that the expansion series Boston Blue will give fans the answers they are seeking about beloved characters. During an interview with Extra on Wednesday, May 7, Donnie, 55, was asked what he can share about what viewers will see in Boston Blue and if other members of the Reagan family will appear in the offshoot.
NBC Shockingly Cancels 5 Shows, Including Night Court and Found

5 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

NBC rolled out a bunch of show cancellations on Friday, May 9, leaving viewers completely shocked that their favorite programs have gotten the axe. It’s sadly the end of the line for the Night Court revival. The show has been canceled after three seasons on the network. The season 3 finale, which ended up being the series finale, aired on Tuesday, May 6. The show starred Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette.
Are Ree Drummond and Hyacinth Still Friends? Inside Their Friendship

5 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

Ree Drummond introduced Food Network viewers to her friend Cyndi Kane, a.k.a Hyacinth, many years ago. The Pioneer Woman star and the cookbook author have known each other for over two decades. Are Ree and Hyacinth still friends? Who Is Hyacinth From ‘Pioneer Woman’? Ree opened up about her friendship with Hyacinth in a post on Instagram in May 2019.
Sonequa Martin-Green on Being Cast in Boston Blue With Donnie Wahlberg

5 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

Sonequa Martin-Green is excited to be joining Donnie Wahlberg’s Blue Bloods offshoot series, Boston Blue. The duo’s latest red carpet appearance proved that they already have an incredible camaraderie between them. “Listen, he already built, he and everyone there at Blue Bloods, in front of and behind the camera, they built something that lasts.
Who Is Sonequa Martin-Green? Meet the Boston Blue Star

5 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

In May 2025, Blue Bloods fans were delighted when Sonequa Martin-Green was cast in the show’s offshoot series, Boston Blue. The actress will be starring alongside franchise favorite Donnie Wahlberg in the new show. Closer shares everything to know about her amid the big announcement. Who Is Sonequa Martin-Green? Sonequa was born on March 21, 1985, in Russellville, Alabama. In September 2016, the TV star opened up about how her family had been impacted by cancer.
Sonequa Martin-Green Was 'Only Choice' for Boston Blue, Donnie Says

6 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

Donnie Wahlberg could not be more thrilled to expand the Blue Bloods universe with a new costar by his side! CBS announced that actress Sonequa Martin-Green will be playing Donnie’s character Danny Reagan’s new partner in the offshoot series, Boston Blue. Donnie, 55, opened up about the casting of his costar during a CBS press conference on Wednesday, May 8. He said that Sonequa, 40, was “not the first choice — the only choice” to play the new character named Lena Peters.
Are Giada De Laurentiis and Shane Farley Still Together? Updates on the Chef’s Relationship

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Agate

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysFood Network alum Giada De Laurentiis has been pretty open about her love life after her divorce from her husband of 11 years, Todd Thompson. The chef began dating television producer Shane Farley shortly after her marriage came to an end. How Did Giada De Laurentiis and Shane Farley Meet?
David Attenborough Turns 99: 'I Will Not See How That Story Ends'

6 days ago | closerweekly.com | Samantha Agate

David Attenborough is celebrating his milestone 99th birthday! The broadcaster got a special tribute from Prince William on Instagram on Thursday, May 8, to celebrate the big day. “As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Sir David has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats – this time those beneath the ocean.
Donnie Wahlberg Says Sonequa Martin-Green Was ‘The Only Choice’ to Play His Partner on ‘Boston Blue’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Agate

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysDonnie Wahlberg could not be more thrilled to expand the Blue Bloods universe with a new costar by his side! CBS announced that actress Sonequa Martin-Green will be playing Donnie’s character Danny Reagan’s new partner in the offshoot series, Boston Blue.
David Attenborough Makes Emotional Plea to Save Oceans as He Turns 99: ‘I Will Not See How That Story Ends’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Agate

David Attenborough is celebrating his milestone 99th birthday! The broadcaster got a special tribute from Prince William on Instagram on Thursday, May 8, to celebrate the big day. “As he turns 99 today, in his new film, Sir David has once again reminded us of the need to protect natural habitats - this time those beneath the ocean.