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The producers behind Netflix’s breakout hit Cheer didn’t go into Season 2 with a plan on what to cover — and fortunately they didn’t have to. The show’s massive success and how fame impacted head coach Monica Aldama became the tale to tell, and whether it would put her competitive cheer team at Navarro Community…

Jerry Harris, best known for starring in Netflix’s Emmy-winning docuseries Cheer, pleaded guilty Thursday in Chicago to two sex crimes charges involving minors after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Harris was originally arrested and charged in September 2020 with one count of producing child pornography. After an…

Netflix has announced a January 12 premiere date and unveiled a trailer for Season 2 of its Emmy-winning docuseries Cheer. Season 1 of the docuseries saw series star Jerry Harris arrested on multiple felony charges related to sexual misconduct involving minors. Season 2, according to Netflix, will address the charges…

UPDATED: 3:46 PM: Jerry Harris, a star of Netflix’s 2020 docuseries Cheer, is facing additional federal charges of child sexual exploitation. The seven new counts involve five minors in Texas, Florida and Illinois. According to an indictment obtained by USA Today and two Chicago newspapers, prosecutors now also allege…

Netflix won its first Emmy in the unstructured reality category with Cheer, the reality docuseries following the Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer team. This comes 24 hours after Jerry Harris, one of the stars of the show, was arrested on child pornography charges. Cheer, which launched in January, beat Netflix…

Monica Aldama, who is the coach on the Netflix show Cheer, has broken her silence on her co-star’s arrest on federal child pornography charges. "My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I am devastated by this shocking, unexpected news," Aldama wrote on Instagram Friday. "Our children must be protected from…

On Netflix reality series Cheer, cinematographers Melissa Langer and Erynn Patrick enjoyed the privilege of intimate access to a fascinating, athletic world, aiming to showcase the beauty and grit of a sport that sometimes is underappreciated. Spotlighting the high-pressure world of competitive cheerleading, Greg…

Netflix’s Cheer hit the streaming giant in Janurary and it immediately shot up into the air like the perfect toe touch to become a hit. Now, the docuseries directed by Greg Whiteley (Last Chance U) has been nominated for six Emmys including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. Director Whiteley, cinematographers…

With his critically acclaimed Netflix series Cheer, Greg Whiteley aimed to spotlight the high-pressure world of competitive cheerleading, while showcasing the grit and incredible abilities of athletes in this space. Following the cheerleaders of Navarro College as they prepare for one of the biggest moments of their…

Netflix has again led all networks at the second annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, and its series Cheer and Queer Eye topped the winners, each taking home two awards. Cheer nabbed trophies for Unstructured Series and Male Star of The Year Jerry Harris, and Queer Eye for Lifestyle: Fashion/Beauty Show and Ensemble…

Netflix's Cheer and VH1's RuPaul's Drag Race lead nominations with five apiece for the second annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Organized by the Critics’ Choice Association and nonfiction…

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has ordered Cheer, a six-episode docuseries about competitive college cheerleaders, from Last Chance U creator Greg Whiteley and his One Potato Productions, Boardwalk Pictures and Caviar. Cheer is set to premiere January 8 on Netflix. Directed and executive produced by Whiteley, Cheer follows the…