William Levy & Camila Banus Join 'Star' for Season 3

Days of our Lives star Camila Banus (Gabi Hernandez) and Triunfo Del Amor's William Levy are joining the cast of FOX musical drama Star for the upcoming third season.

Levy will play Mateo Ferrera, a driven media mogul who can charm the devil into church. He is rich, successful, smooth as silk and married to his equal, Nina Ferrera (Banus). Mateo makes and breaks his own rules as he sprints toward success. The first generation son of immigrant parents, he is determined to make his mark and build his legacy by any means necessary.

Co-created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, Star follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cutthroat music business.

The large ensemble cast includes Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Amiyah Scott, Quincy Brown, Miss Lawrence, Michael Michele, Stephen Dorff and Luke James.

Levy's English-language credits include a guest arc on Single Ladies, as well as the films Girls Trip and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.

FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates

FOX has set the fall premiere dates for its new and returning series.

Hit drama 9-1-1, featuring new cast member Jennifer Love Hewitt, returns with a two-night season premiere: Night One airs immediately following the NFL ON FOX doubleheader on Sunday, September 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT); Night Two airs Monday, September 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), in its regular time period, following the season premiere of The Resident (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT).

On Wednesday, September 26, Empire (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Star (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) return.

Check out the complete list of fall premieres below.

FOX FALL 2018 PREMIERES (All Times ET/PT, except where noted)

Sunday, September 9, Immediately Following NFL On Fox Doubleheader
8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT Rel (Special Preview)

Sunday, September 23, Immediately Following NFL On Fox Doubleheader
8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT 9-1-1 (Special Season Two Premiere, Part 1)

FOX 2018-2019 Programming Slate Revealed

On Monday, FOX unveiled the network's primetime slate for the 2018-2019 television season during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

"This year, we launched four of the Top 10 new shows on broadcast, which led to a very strong roster of young series returning for their sophomore seasons. That gives us tremendous momentum heading into the fall," said Newman and Walden. "With our increased investment in football, we're going to use the powerful platform of the NFL to launch our new comedies. We'll then take some big swings with dramas at midseason, which is a proven strategy for FOX."

The new comedies joining the lineup this fall are REL and THE COOL KIDS. Inspired by the life of Lil Rel Howery ("Get Out," "Insecure," "The Carmichael Show"), REL is a multi-camera comedy starring Howery as a loving husband and father living in Chicago, who finds out his wife is having an affair, and must rebuild his life as a single father, following his divorce. The comedy also stars Sinbad ("A Different World," "The Sinbad Show," "Jingle All The Way"), Jess "Hilarious" Moore ("Wild 'N Out") and Jordan L. Jones ("NCIS: Los Angeles," "Wisdom of the Crowd").

'Empire' & 'Star' Team Up for "You're So Beautiful" Music Video

The worlds of Empire and Star collide on a special season premiere event Wednesday, September 27 on FOX.

The night begins with the Season Four premiere of Empire at a new time, 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the Season Two premiere of Star at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

On Tuesday, FOX released a new music video with the casts of both series singing "You're So Beautiful." Check it out below.

Chuck Pratt Not Returning for 'Star' Season 2

Chuck Pratt will not return for the previously announced Season 2 of the music drama, Star, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting.

Reps for Pratt note that he only planned to stick around for the first season. Sources say it was an amicable split and done after season one was completed. A search for a new showrunner for the previously announced second season of the series starring Queen Latifah is under way. Production on season one has already wrapped and will not be impacted by the change.

This is the second time that Star has made a showrunner change. Pratt replaced original showrunner Charles Murray, who exited the freshman drama in September after having a different vision for Star than Daniels and co-creator Tom Donaghy. It's unclear when a replacement will be announced. Also unclear is if the 13-episode second season of Star will be scheduled for the fall or another midseason debut.

Daniels co-wrote the pilot alongside Donaghy for the Atlanta-set drama that revolves around three girls (newcomers Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O'Grady) who come together to form a band.

Prior to joining Star, Pratt was head writing and co-executive producing The Young and the Restless.

FOX Renews 'Star' For Second Season

FOX has renewed the drama series Star for a second season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

"Lee Daniels is a true visionary and he and Tom Donaghy have delivered a series with a unique and meaningful point of view," said Madden. "Our incredible cast, led by Queen Latifah and Benjamin Bratt, instantly infused their characters with tremendous depth and passion, and the show has proved to be both powerful and really entertaining. We are thrilled that this Star will continue to shine for a second season."

Delivering an average Multi-Platform audience of more than seven and a half million viewers, Star is an emotionally powerful drama that follows three talented singers - running from their pasts and desperate for a new start - with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business. The series features Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott and Quincy Brown.

Only three more episodes of Star remain before the jaw-dropping season finale, airing Wednesday, March 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. As the season comes to a close, news of Otis' murder continues to wreak havoc on God's Blessings Beauty Salon and threatens to break up the family, as the girls will face life-changing decisions that could tear them apart. Special guest stars set to appear on Star over the next four weeks include Naomi Campbell, Big Boi, Rickey Smiley, Missy Elliott and Paris Jackson.

'Empire' Fall Finale and Premiere of 'Star' Set to Air on December 14

Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O'Grady. Photo Credit: FOX

On Wednesday, December 14, FOX is presenting a night of music and drama. Airing one night only at a special time, Empire's Season Three fall finale (8 p.m. ET/PT) kicks off the night, followed by the special premiere of Star (9 p.m. ET/PT). From Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, Star will then premiere in its regular time period with an all-new episode Wednesday, January 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT).

Featuring a soundtrack of original music and stunning music performances, Star is an emotionally powerful drama that follows three talented young singers -- desperate for a new start and with ambitions of stardom -- as they navigate the cut-throat music business. The series stars Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah as Carlotta and Emmy Award nominee Benjamin Bratt as Jahil, and newcomers Jude Demorest as Star, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra, Brittany O'Grady as Simone and Amiyah Scott as Cotton. The series also will feature guest stars Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz, supermodel/actress Naomi Campbell and Grammy Award-nominated musician and actor Tyrese Gibson.

Watch a sneak peek of Star below.

New Primetime Gig for 'The Young and the Restless' Head Writer Chuck Pratt Jr.

Chuck Pratt Jr., the head writer and executive producer (with Mal Young) of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, has been named showrunner and executive producer of the upcoming FOX series, Star. According to TVLine, filling the void left by departing producer-writer Charles Murray.

In early September, Murray left the show after he and Star co-creators Daniels and Tom Donaghy amicably parted ways over creative differences.

Pratt’s TV resumé includes The Lying Game, Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place and Ugly Betty, as well as soap staples All My Children, General Hospital and Santa Barbara. There has been no official word for The Young and the Restless on how Pratt's position at the show will be impacted. It seems unlikely he could keep his daytime gig, which might be music the ears of some Y&R fans.

The Atlanta-set Star follows three young women (Ryan Destiny, Jude Demorest and Brittany O’Grady) who form a musical group and experience the music business’ highs and lows on their road to fame. The cast also includes Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt and Nicholas Gonzalez.

Star will air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT when it premieres in early 2017.

FOX Orders 'Star' Pilot from 'Empire' Co-Creator Lee Daniels

FOX has ordered a new pilot, Star, from Lee Daniels, co-creator and executive producer of the hit primetime soap Empire. The pilot, from 20th Century Fox Television, will be written, directed and executive-produced by Daniels.

Star is the story of three young women, all with hopes of making it big, and the choices they’re faced with along the way. It will showcase the allure and heartache of the cut-throat music scene, while also exploring cultural themes from a new perspective. What would you do to rise to the top?

The project is the first to emerge from Daniels’ multi-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Casting for the pilot will begin shortly.

Lee Daniels is an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker whose work is trademarked by authenticity and candor, providing audiences with a unique and refreshing experience and character insight with each of his projects. In 2013, he released the critically acclaimed box office smash Lee Daniels’ The Butler. The film held the No. 1 box office spot for three consecutive weeks, and has to date grossed more than $175 million worldwide. Daniels is widely known for his Academy Award-winning film, Precious, based on the novel “Push,” by Sapphire (a.k.a. Ramona Lofton). Precious was nominated for six Academy Awards, including nominations for Daniels in the category of Achievement in Directing and Best Motion Picture of the Year, and wins in the categories of Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay. In addition to Empire, Daniels also is attached to direct an installment of the 10-part event series “The Ten Commandments” and an untitled Richard Pryor biographical film. This past June, he signed a multi-year deal with 20th Century Fox Television to develop, write and oversee new projects under his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner.

The Star pilot is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. Lee Daniels will write, direct and serve as executive producer of the pilot episode. Tom Donaghy (The Whole Truth) will serve as writer and executive producer on the pilot with Daniels.