Popularly known as his rockstar persona Machine Gun Kelly and for his high-profile relationship with Megan Fox, Colson Baker stars as “Taurus” in a new film that he says draws inspiration from his own life.

Actress Javicia Leslie poses for a portrait, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Glendale, Calif. Leslie will star as the caped crusader on CWs Batwoman, which premieres its second season on Jan. 17, 2021. Leslie will star as the caped crusader on CW’s “Batwoman,” which premieres its second season on Jan. 17. In “Batwoman,” Leslie plays the role of Ryan Wilder, who spent years as a drug runner while dodging Gotham police. AP: Before telling your mom about landing the Batwoman role, you informed her about your sexual orientation as a bisexual. Leslie: I think that if there is anything that roots the darkness in her, it’s probably a little bit of revenge.

Ruby Rose couldn't be happier to see Javicia Leslie taking over her Batwoman role. I am so glad Batwoman will be played by an amazing Black woman. "Leslie will play a new character, Ryan Wilder, who will step into Batwoman's shoes after Rose's Kate Kane disappears from Gotham. For more on Rose and Batwoman, see below. RELATED CONTENT:'Batwoman': Javicia Leslie Replaces Ruby Rose in Title Role for Season'Batwoman' Boss Addresses Kate Kane's Fate After Ruby Rose's ExitRuby Rose Addresses Her 'Batwoman' Exit, Says 'Those Who Know, Know'

Javicia Leslie will replace former star Ruby Rose in the title role when season 2 kicks off next year, The CW and Warner Bros. Television announced Wednesday. Leslie, who most recently starred in CBS' God Friended Me, is the first Black actress to play Batwoman in a live-action TV or film production. Kimberly Brooks voiced Batwoman in a 2003 DC animated film, Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman. Leslie will play a new character, Ryan Wilder, who will step into Batwoman's shoes after Rose's Kate Kane disappears from Gotham. RELATED CONTENT:'Batwoman' Boss Addresses Kate Kane's Fate After Ruby Rose's ExitRuby Rose Addresses Her 'Batwoman' Exit, Says 'Those Who Know, Know'Ruby Rose Quits 'Batwoman' After One Season in Shocking Exit

Now executive producer Caroline Dries is addressing those worries in a new statement, acknowledging the rumors and promising that there is no intention to "erase" Kate from Batwoman. My comments about recasting Batwoman have launched a storm of rumors and misinformation and I wanted to clarify something," Dries said Wednesday. "Like you, I love Kate Kane -- shes the reason I wanted to do the show. Weeks later, details of a new Batwoman character named Ryan Wilder -- likely a new creation who is deeply influenced by Batwoman -- began making the rounds, who would eventually take on the Batwoman mantle. RELATED CONTENT:Ruby Rose Addresses Her 'Batwoman' Exit, Says 'Those Who Know, Know'Ruby Rose Quits 'Batwoman' After One Season in Shocking Exit'Batwoman' Finale Sneak Peek: Alice and Mouse Don't See Eye to Eye on Their 'New Life' (Exclusive)