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EXCLUSIVE: Ciera Payton (The Oval, She’s Gotta Have It) and Morocco Omari (P-Valley, Empire) are set as the leads in Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic (working title), Lifetime’s biopic about the outspoken television host and former radio star executive produced by Will Packer and Sheila Ducksworth. Payton will star in…

The Wendy Williams Show is taking a pause on @Home editions for now. Williams took to social media today to reveal the show will hold off on remotely-produced shows as it awaits word that it can go back into production in the studio. “I’m waiting for the state of New York to say that we as a show can go back,&#8221…

Wendy Williams is taking some to time off from her daytime talk show due to health concerns over her Graves’ disease, Deadline has confirmed. “Recently, Wendy has been dealing with symptoms from her Graves' disease which is causing fatigue. In consultation with her doctor and as a precautionary measure, she will be…

As Season 11 of The Wendy Williams Show launched today, and its backers had some news to share: The veteran daytime talker has been renewed for two more seasons on Fox Television stations through 2021-22. Hosted by Wendy Williams, the show is produced and distributed by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury and airs on Fox…

EXCLUSIVE: Wendy Williams has partnered with 50 Central producer Back Roads Entertainment on a stand-up comedy special. Fresh off her own live stand up tour, the talkshow host is launching Wendy Williams & Friends Presents: For The Record. The special is being pitched to premium networks and streaming platforms next…

Wendy Williams’ estranged husband Kevin Hunter has been fired as executive producer of The Wendy Williams Show, Deadline has confirmed. “Kevin Hunter is no longer an Executive Producer on The Wendy Williams Show. Debmar-Mercury wishes him well in his future endeavors,” a spokesperson for the show said in a statement…

Talk show host Wendy Williams tearfully told her studio and TV audiences today that she currently is living in a sober house after seeking treatment for unspecified addiction issues. Her direct-to-camera address (watch it below) came just as a British tabloid was set to publish an article about Williams’ treatment…

Wendy Williams is back. Williams returned to her syndicated daytime talk show today for the first time since December as she recovered from a fractured shoulder and other health issues. “Let’s get started because apparently I'm a hot topic," the host said as she kicked off the show. Wendy continued, "I didn't know…

Wendy Williams said she’ll return to her syndicated daytime talk show March 4 after an extended break as she recovered from a fractured shoulder. Distributor and producer Debmar-Mercury issued a statement on Williams’ return: “Wendy Williams is an incredible talent with the most unique voice in daytime. We can't wait…

Wendy Williams is taking an extended break from her syndicated daytime talk show The Wendy Williams Show. A statement from the Williams Hunter family says Williams, while recovering from a fractured shoulder, has experienced complications from her Graves’ disease which will require hospitalization and she will be…

Wendy Williams has apologized after fans noticed some odd behavior Thursday on The Wendy Williams Show. Williams appeared to be slurring her words, prompting concern about her health. She later took to social media to apologize, saying the slurring could be attributed to pain medication she’s been taking for a…

Wendy Williams revealed today on her syndicated talk show that she has Graves disease and hyperthyroidism, and the show will go on a three-week hiatus beginning Thursday so Williams can focus on her health. “Wendy is a true champion and has never missed a day of work. But her health and well-being must be put before…