But the #MeToo movement and its supporters on social media have blown up that long-standing paradigm. She also reportedly complained that “AGT” executive producer and star Simon Cowell ignored the smoking ban on the show’s set, requiring her to move to another dressing room. AdvertisementUnion received strong support from other stars on social media. She has a series in development at NBC called “Black Girl Magic,” and the network will decide soon on producing a pilot episode. Said the former NBC executive, “I would be dumbfounded if that pilot doesn’t get made.”

Source: Los Angeles Times December 13, 2019 22:18 UTC