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In a blog post published on Saturday, book author George R.R. Martin offered an update on the status of the other Game of Thrones-based spin-offs in the works.

The Jonas Brothers are back with their first tour since their split in 2013.  Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas announced details of their highly anticipated 40-city “Happiness Begins” tour this week. The tour kicks off Aug. 7 in Miami and ends Oct. 20 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Hulu has dropped the first full-length trailer for Season 3 of the The Handmaid’s Tale, showing the ongoing battle between June (Elisabeth Moss) and her patriarchal oppressors.

Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground Productions, along with Netflix, have unveiled their initial slate of upcoming projects. The former President and First Lady signed a multi-year deal with the streaming service last spring.Seven projects are in the initial slate that span scripted and unscripted docuseries as well as feature-length films and documentaries. 

Fox’s “Empire” will return for a sixth season, but without cast member Jussie Smollett — at least for now. Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV said in a joint statement: “by mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for Season 6, but at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire.” What this means is the studio isn’t including Smollett in the series, but is leaving open the possibility of his return.