“Star” has been canceled after three seasons at Fox. The musical drama from Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy told the story of three girls’ rise to fame. It starred Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Queen Latifah, Quincy Brown and Amiyah Scott. Daniels, Pamela Oas Williams and Karin Gist were executive producers; Gist was also the showrunner. The series was a production of 20th Century Fox Television in association with Lee Daniels Entertainment. The show was one of two Daniels had at Fox, the other being “Empire.” “Empire” was recently renewed for a sixth season despite the controversy surrounding series star Jussie Smollett. Smollet’s contract with the show has been extended but there are currently no plans for him to return for the show’s new season. Earlier today, Fox also canceled freshman drama “The Passage” and comedy “The Cool Kids,” while “Lethal Weapon” was also canceled after three seasons. In addition to “Empire,” the network has renewed “9-1-1,” “The Resident,” “Family Guy,” “Last Man Standing,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Simpsons.” New series orders for the 2019-20 television season include dramas “Deputy,” “Next,” “Prodigal Son” and the Untitled Annie Weisman/Jason Katims series, live-action comedy “Outmatched” and animated comedies “Duncanville,” “The Great North” and “Bless the Harts.”<doc-sep>There will be no encore forStar. The Empirespin-off has been canceled after three seasons, reports Variety. The news isn't surprising given the show's low ratings, but the abrupt conclusion leaves major questions looming after that shocking Season 3 cliffhanger. The finale ended in bloodshed after Miss Ruby (Juanita Jennings) was gunned down by the same Bankhead gang members who later opened fire on unsuspecting guests during Derek (Quincy Brown) and Alex's (Ryan Destiny) wedding reception. While the bride and groom managed to walk away unscathed, others weren't so lucky. Carlotta's (Queen Latifah) sister Cassie (Brandy) was seriously injured after using her body to shield her sibling from the onslaught of bullets. Meanwhile, Angel (Evan Ross) took several shots to the chest and Mateo (William Levy) was last seen bleeding out on the floor. With the show not returning next season, the fates of these characters remain unknown. Fox's 2019-2020 Fall TV Lineup: What You Need to Know Star's cancelation comes after Fox renewed renewed Empire for Season 6, though Jussie Smollett's return seems unlikely. Meanwhile, The Cool Kids, Lethal Weapon and The Passage were also given the ax.<doc-sep>UPDATE: May 11, 12:30 p.m. EDT -- The curtains have closed on “Star,” at least for now. Fox canceled the musical drama yesterday after three seasons. A bit of hope still remains for the show, though, as Deadline reports its producing studio, 20th Century Fox Television, is trying to find it a new home. Original story: It’s a big night on Fox, as it’s both the Season 5 finale of “Empire” and the Season 3 finale of “Star.” While the former’s already been renewed for Season 6, the latter’s future remains uncertain. Both shows were created by Lee Daniels and focus on the music industry, but only “Star” continues to fight for a place on Fox’s 2019-20 TV schedule. When it comes to ratings, the show averages about 3.544 million viewers per week and comes in as Fox’s number six scripted series, out of 16, in the 18-49 demographic, with 1.07 million viewers, according to TV Series Finale. It sits ahead of already-renewed “The Resident” in the demo, but about 1.5 million people behind it in total viewers. To compare with its sibling series, “Empire” has about 4.543 million in total viewers and a 1.36 average for the demo. Photo: Wilford Harewood/FOX So, will “Star” get canceled or will it get renewed for Season 4? The ultimate decision hasn’t been made yet by Fox, but one thing’s for sure and that’s that there’s still the Season 3 finale left for fans to enjoy tonight. In Season 3, episode 18, titled “When the Levee Breaks,” there’s a lot of drama leading up to and on Alex’s (Ryan Destiny) big day. “The ASAs finally arrive and Take 3 fights Amber Drake (guest star Erika Tham) for the top spot,” the synopsis reveals. “Alex prepares for her wedding, but someone from her past returns to wreak havoc on her big day. Meanwhile, Star [Jude Demorest] finally makes a decision about Davis, Carlotta [Queen Latifah] continues to mend things with Rashad (guest star Major) and the season ends with a bang.” Watch the Season 3 finale of “Star” on Fox on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT.<doc-sep>The cancellation of musical drama Star was a “tough choice” for Fox but came as it wanted to give Empire the “send-off it deserves.” Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier told Deadline that the Star cancellation was tied in to the fact that it wanted to prioritize Empire as it moves into its sixth and final season. Speaking on Fox’s upfronts press call, Collier said, “We looked at our priorities and were trying to prioritize giving Empire the send-off it deserves. The move [of Empire] to 9pm, made it a challenge because Star was always the lead-out from Empire and obviously we don’t have the 10pm hour, so it was another tough choice in a year where we were prioritizing Empire and obviously some of the other shows that we’ve put on the schedule.” The first three seasons of Empire aired on Fox at Wednesday at 9pm before moving to 8pm to accommodate Star in the 9pm hour. Empire will now move to Tuesdays behind The Resident for its final season. Star was cancelled after three seasons, although former Fox sibling 20th Century Fox TV is shopping the show to other platforms. Star’s cancellation was not unexpected and comes after Fox picked up a raft of new dramas. Star raked in solid numbers but hit a ratings low last November. The musical drama is expensive to produce, and its international sales have been challenging, which made the renewal decisions a bit more complex. Star followed 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 show premiered in December 2016, with Empire as its lead-in, and starred Queen Latifah, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Amiyah Scott and Quincy Brown. Scott became the third openly transgender person to play a major trans character in a scripted television drama series. Star existed in the same musical universe as Empire and the two shows crossed over in the second season. The series also included a star-studded roster of guest stars including Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, Tyrese Gibson, Gladys Knight, Missy Elliott, Big Boi and Paris Jackson, who made her acting debut on the series. Daniels and Donaghy executive produce alongside Pamela Oas Williams. Karin Gist serves as showrunner and executive producer.<doc-sep>
Fox’s music drama Star has been canceled after three seasons. Its producing studio, former Fox sibling 20th Century Fox TV, is already shopping it to other platforms. Star’s cancellation is not unexpected. As we noted in our story yesterday on Fox’s decision to pick up four new drama series, with a fifth pending, the move did not bode well for the network’s bubble dramas Star, Lethal Weapon and The Passage. All of them were canceled today. Created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, Star followed 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 series spent most of its run paired with Fox’s hip-hop family drama Empire. Family soap pilot Filthy Rich, whose series pickup at Fox is pending, is being eyed as a companion for Empire. Related Story Network TV Series Cancellations For 2018-19 Season: Photo Gallery Star, which premiered onDecember 14, 2016 with Empire as its lead-in, starred Queen Latifah, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, Brittany O’Grady, Amiyah Scott and Quincy Brown. Scott became the third openly transgender person to play a major trans character in a scripted television drama series. Star existed in the same musical universe as Empire and the two shows crossed over in the second season. The series also included a star-studded roster of guest stars including Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell, Tyrese Gibson, Gladys Knight, Missy Elliott, Big Boi and Paris Jackson, who made her acting debut on the series. That said, Star raked in solid numbers but hit a ratings low last November. The musical drama is expensive to produce, and its international sales have been challenging, which made the renewal decisions a bit more complex. Daniels and Donaghy executive produce alongside Pamela Oas Williams. Karin Gist serves as showrunner and executive producer. Network TV Series Cancellations For 2018-19 Season: Photo Gallery