Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week and viewers can expect Jones’ trademark — some blunt, edgy humor.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

The Super Bowl ads this year were heavy on nostalgia and star power.

Leslie Jones is free to take to social media to give her commentary about the Olympics after a misunderstanding with some of her posts.

Comedian-actor Leslie Jones will take the stage as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards next month.

NEW YORK – When Eddie Murphy made the original “Coming to America,” he was, almost indisputably, the funniest man in America. “Now I take nothing for granted and appreciate everything.”Thirty-three years after “Coming to America,” Murphy and Hall have returned to Zamunda. At the barbershop, where Murphy and Hall also reprise their characters, the conversation bounces from Teslas to transgender people. Before making “Black Panther,” Murphy has said Ryan Coogler approached him about a “Coming to America” sequel. Ruth E. Carter designed the costumes of both “Black Panther” and “Coming 2 America.” Both were shot in Atlanta.

(ABC/Paramount+/Amazon via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphy’s character returns to the U.S. to find a son he’s never met. Ad— A more family friendly streaming option this week is the Walt Disney Co.’s computer animated “Raya and the Last Dragon,” featuring the voices of “Star Wars’” Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as a dragon. The big-voiced Grammy-winning singer self-produced “Baby, I’m Hollywood!” – which is a mix of soul music, piano ballads and funk sounds.

“Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film which reunites Murphy and Arsenio Hall will debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, Amazon Studios said Friday. Originally a Paramount Pictures theatrical release, the studio sold the film to the streamer last month but had yet to finalize a date. “Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, in a statement. “We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos will also be reprising their roles alongside new additions like Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and KiKi Layne.

This image released by Hulu shows Ramy Youssef in a scene from "Ramy." Nominations for the next Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 28. Last year's best series winners Game of Thrones and Fleabag called it a wrap, clearing the path for others to prevail. The Handmaids Tale, which took the best drama trophy in 2017, is vying for its third nomination in the category. Big Little Lies, last year's winner for best limited series, is hunting for a drama series nod for its second season.

Washington was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Erin Simkin/Hulu via AP)LOS ANGELES Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after being nominated for the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards. He was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie for his role in the HBO film Bad Education." He is nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for Black Monday.___Im grateful for the continued love for all corners of our Maisel family. She is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for Dead To Me.___This one strikes differently.

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES Black Is King: Written, directed and executive produced by Beyonc, the pop stars visual album arrives Friday on Disney+. Given that the last time Beyonc made something similar she crafted the dazzling film Lemonade, Black Is King like most things involving Beyonc is a major event. ), Kim Kaydence Krysiuk (Ariana Grande), Akil Fresh King (Beyonc) and others. Morissette also had an anniversary tour planned for her 1995 album, but that was also scraped due to COVID-19.

LOS ANGELES ABCs fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of Big Little Lies." I am hopeful that the season will start sometime in late September or early October, said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. ABC has backups available if needed, Burke said, including unscripted fare it ordered at the beginning of the shutdown. Jimmy Kimmel, ABCs late-night host, was announced Tuesday as the events emcee and producer. I couldnt be happier with the choice of Matt as The Bachelor. And this is just the beginning," Burke said.

The former "Saturday Night Live" star will host a new version of the game-show "Supermarket Sweep," which originally aired on ABC from 1965-67. I am hopeful that the season will start sometime in late September or early October, said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. ABC has backups available if needed, Burke said, including unscripted fare it ordered at the beginning of the shutdown. Jimmy Kimmel, ABCs late-night host, was announced Tuesday as the events emcee and producer. I couldnt be happier with the choice of Matt as The Bachelor. And this is just the beginning, Burke said.

LOS ANGELES ABC is bringing back the lions share of its series for next season, including black-ish, A Million Little Things and The Rookie.They are among the 19 shows that will return in the 2020-21 season, the network said Thursday, adding to a list of previously announced renewals. New series debuting next season include Big Sky, a thriller from writer-producer David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Boston Legal), the comedy Call Your Mother and game show revival Supermarket Sweep with host Leslie Jones ("Saturday Night Live"). As with other networks facing the uncertainty of an industrywide, coronavirus-caused production halt, ABC is releasing its plans later than usual and piecemeal. Among the ABC series that wont be back: sitcoms Bless This Mess, Schooled and Single Parents, the drama Emergence, and Kids Say the Darndest Things, a reality show hosted by Tiffany Haddish. Decisions on The Beauty and the Baker and For Life have yet to be announced.

Leslie Jones is bidding farewell to Saturday Night Live. Everyone needs to know Leslie Jones couldn't have done any of the things I did without these people." On Aug. 27, ET learned from a source that the Ghostbusters star would not be returning to SNL in the fall. The next day, ET learned that Jones will be starring in a reboot of Supermarket Sweep, the classic game show. RELATED CONTENT:Leslie Jones to Host 'Supermarket Sweep' Reboot After 'Saturday Night Live' DepartureLeslie Jones Leaving 'Saturday Night Live''SNL': Leslie Jones Rails Against Anti-Abortion Laws in Fiery 'Weekend Update' Segment

While Leslie Jones won't be returning for the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live, that doesn't mean she'll be saying goodbye to TV any time soon. ET has learned that a Supermarket Sweep reboot is in the works with Jones set to serve as both host and executive producer, and that several networks are interested in the Fremantle reboot series. And with Jones at the helm of the new iteration, Supermarket Sweep has a good chance of becoming a hit all over again. RELATED CONTENT:'SNL': Leslie Jones Rails Against Anti-Abortion Laws in Fiery 'Weekend Update' SegmentLeslie Jones Shades 'Ghostbusters' Reboot: 'So Insulting'Leslie Jones and Benedict Cumberbatch Were All of Us Watching Emmys Proposal -- See the GIFs! Chris Evans Hilariously Responds to Leslie Jones' 'Husband' Comments After Watching 'Infinity War'

Leslie Jones is saying goodbye to Studio 8H. The comedian and actress will not be returning for season 45 of Saturday Night Live after a five-season run when the new cycle kicks off in September, a source tells ET. Jones was regularly featured on "Weekend Update" segments commentating on the state of the world and pop culture. When asked if she was "ready" for the start of the new season, Jones was curt with her response. RELATED CONTENT:'SNL': Leslie Jones Rails Against Anti-Abortion Laws in Fiery 'Weekend Update' SegmentKit Harington Is Forced by Leslie Jones to Act Out 'Game of Thrones' Scenes in 'SNL' PromoLeslie Jones Shades 'Ghostbusters' Reboot: 'So Insulting'