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Christy Knowings, Trailblazing 'All That' Star, Dies at 46
entertainment-and-arts11 days ago

Christy Knowings, Trailblazing 'All That' Star, Dies at 46

Christy Knowings, a Bronx-born actor best known for Nickelodeon’s All That, died at 46 in Long Beach after a severe asthma attack and days on life support. She joined All That in 1997 alongside Kenan Thompson and Amanda Bynes, becoming a standout and one of the few Black female faces on 1990s kids’ TV; she later appeared on Sesame Street. Tributes from Thompson and fellow castmates highlighted her comic brilliance and warmth, and she is survived by her father, twin brother and extended family.

All That Alum Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Complications
obituaries13 days ago

All That Alum Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Complications

Christy Knowings, a main cast member on Nickelodeon’s All That from 1997 to 2001 who later guested in Season 10, died at 46 after an asthma attack led to brain damage and her hospitalization in Los Angeles, where she was placed on life support and later removed. Knowings also appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother and released a folk single in 2020; tributes from peers including Kenan Thompson followed the news.

All That Alum Christy Knowings Dies at 46
obituaries13 days ago

All That Alum Christy Knowings Dies at 46

Christy Knowings, a cast member of Nickelodeon’s All That who appeared for three seasons, died at 46 after suffering an asthma attack that left her with brain damage; life support was removed in the Los Angeles area, with her aunt announcing the death on Facebook and noting no disclosed cause beyond the brain injury. Knowings later appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother Chris Knowings. Her passing marks the second former All That cast member to die in 2026, following Kianna Underwood’s death earlier in the year.

All That alum Christy Knowings dies at 46 after asthma-related brain injury
entertainment13 days ago

All That alum Christy Knowings dies at 46 after asthma-related brain injury

Christy Knowings, a regular on Nickelodeon’s All That from 1997–2000, died at 46 after an asthma attack left her with brain damage; she was on life support and her family decided to remove her on Tuesday. Known for characters like Jessica, Penny Lane and Gloria Bankhead, she later appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother, and released a 2020 track 'To the World.' Her death follows fellow All That alum Kianna Underwood’s January death.

Ned’s Declassified alum uncovers pennies from TV residuals
entertainment1 month ago

Ned’s Declassified alum uncovers pennies from TV residuals

Former Nickelodeon child star Jennifer Hyatt Tedmori shared a video showing penny-sized residual checks from Ned’s Declassified and a 90210 appearance, illustrating how little actors earn on reruns with some checks only a few cents, though she did accumulate $8.63 from Ned’s and $30.06 across both Nickelodeon roles, highlighting ongoing concerns about TV royalties.

Former Nickelodeon child star reveals tiny residuals from childhood fame
entertainment1 month ago

Former Nickelodeon child star reveals tiny residuals from childhood fame

Jennifer Hyatt Tedmori, who appeared on Ned's Declassified, shares a stack of residual checks she received years after filming, many worth only pennies. She notes a Ned's Declassified total of $8.63 and about $30.06 from 90210, among numerous two-cent and cent-level payments, highlighting how tiny ongoing royalties can be for former child actors.

Botnick to Lead Nickelodeon Animation Studios as CBS Consolidates Nick Under CBS Studios
business4 months ago

Botnick to Lead Nickelodeon Animation Studios as CBS Consolidates Nick Under CBS Studios

CBS Studios is converting Nickelodeon Animation Studios into its own label within CBS Studios and has named Alec Botnick as President to oversee its next chapter across digital, TV and streaming, while Ashley Kaplan moves into a consulting role; Jules Borkent remains EVP of global commercial partnerships and operations as part of George Cheeks’ ongoing consolidation of Paramount cable brands after the Skydance merger.

Raphael Trades His Sai for a Jitte in TMNT Magic Set to Highlight Family Bond
gaming6 months ago

Raphael Trades His Sai for a Jitte in TMNT Magic Set to Highlight Family Bond

New TMNT-themed previews for a Magic: The Gathering set reveal Raphael wielding a jitte instead of his traditional sai, a choice tied to Splinter’s Japanese heritage and the father–son dynamic it expresses. The redesign—alongside Mikey with a kusarigama and Leo with a ninjatō—was developed with Nickelodeon to reflect each turtle’s personality and their NYC upbringing, emphasizing how family and growth shape their visuals.

Ex-Nickelodeon Star Tylor Chase Reported Living on Mom’s Porch Amid Homelessness
celebrity7 months ago

Ex-Nickelodeon Star Tylor Chase Reported Living on Mom’s Porch Amid Homelessness

A former Nickelodeon child star, Tylor Chase, has reportedly fallen into homelessness, sleeping behind a plank on his mother’s California porch amid ongoing addiction and mental-health struggles. Family and media reports describe bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, past rehab refusals, and a history of public attention and outreach, while authorities say he is not wanted for crimes.

Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Claims Former Nickelodeon Actress Kianna Underwood
local7 months ago

Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Claims Former Nickelodeon Actress Kianna Underwood

Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress known for All That and voicing Fuchsia Glover on Little Bill, was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run after attempting to cross an intersection; NYPD says she was struck by two drivers—first, a black 2021 Ford Explorer that crossed a double yellow line and fled, followed by a second vehicle that also fled; surveillance shows Underwood waiting briefly before crossing and being dragged roughly two blocks; she was pronounced dead at the scene; no arrests have been made and police are asking for tips; Underwood had struggled with homelessness in recent years and was remembered by former castmates for her humor and talent.

Former Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Fatally Struck in Brooklyn Hit‑and‑Run
obituaries7 months ago

Former Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Fatally Struck in Brooklyn Hit‑and‑Run

Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actor known for All That and the voice of Fuchsia Glover in Little Bill, was killed in a Brooklyn hit‑and‑run after being struck by a gray sedan at Pitkin Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard around 6:50 a.m.; she was dragged for more than two blocks and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there have been no arrests as of reporting.