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Mindy Kaling working on 'first draft' of 'Legally Blonde 3'

Mindy Kaling says she's working on the "first draft" of Legally Blonde 3.

The 42-year-old writer, actress and producer gave an update on the film during Tuesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Legally Blonde 3 is a sequel to Legally Blonde (2001) and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003), starring Reese Witherspoon as sorority girl-turned-attorney Elle Woods. Kaling will co-write the new sequel with Brooklyn Nine-Nine creator Dan Goor.

On WWHL, Kaling answered questions about the upcoming film. She confirmed she's had conversations with Witherspoon about the movie and said the actress has never pitched an idea that she didn't love.

"Luckily, Reese knows the character well and hasn't done that, and so I haven't had that issue. So far, so good," Kaling said.

Kaling said the most intimidating part of writing the sequel is trying to capture "the voice" of the beloved first film.

"And also things like the Bend and Snap, there's so many iconic moments in that, that we have to come up with our new version of that," she said.

Kaling said Witherspoon was the one to approach her and Goor about writing the film.

"I was just working on my shows, and she asked me to do it," Kaling said.

Kaling confirmed Jennifer Coolidge will "1000 percent" reprise her character Paulette in the sequel. She declined to answer if Elle (Witherspoon) will be running for president in the film.

Legally Blonde 3 will open in theaters in May 2022.

Kaling is known for playing Kelly Kapoor on The Office and for creating the series The Mindy Project. Her series Never Have I Ever returned for a second season on Netflix this month.

Leslie Grace to play Batgirl in HBO Max movie

In the Heights actress Leslie Grace is set to play the titular crime-fighter in HBO Max's movie, Batgirl.

"I am BEYOND EXCITED to embody Barbara Gordon, your #Batgirl ! I cannot believeeee what I'm writing rn... THANK YOU DC for welcoming to the family! I'm ready to give her all I've got!" the singer and actress tweeted Wednesday.

According to DC Comics lore, Barbara Gordon is the daughter of Gotham Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. She was played by Yvonne Craig in the 1960s TV show, Batman, and Alicia Silverstone played the role in Joel Schumacher's 1997 movie, Batman & Robin.

Bad Boys for Life filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are helming Batgirl, which was written by Birds of Prey and The Flash scribe Christina Hodson.

The film is expected to premiere on the streaming service in 2023.

Marla Gibbs 'doing great' after Walk of Fame speech in sweltering heat

Television icon Marla Gibbs is "doing great" after appearing to faint during her acceptance speech at Tuesday's dedication of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Gibbs, 90, is best known for her performances on the sitcoms, The Jeffersons and 227. She is still working and recently guest starred on Young Sheldon, The Last O.G. and One Day at a Time.

Actress Tisha Campbell and producer Norman Lear led the speeches honoring Gibbs for a career that has spanned more than five decades.

It was about 88 degrees during the ceremony, and Gibbs' son rushed to her side to help her after she closed her eyes and stopped talking during her acceptance speech, People.com reported.

The crowd cheered its encouragement as Gibbs sat down to recover.

Moments later, she spoke with reporters and posed for photographs.

Gibbs' representative told EW.com she is "doing great" and had a "great time at the after-party."

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Coldplay's next album due out on Oct. 15

British rock band Coldplay has announced its next album, Music of the Spheres, is set for release on Oct. 15.

The record can now be pre-ordered.

The band -- known for its hits "Viva la Vida," "Yellow," "Fix You" and "Something Just Like This" -- was recently booked to perform at the Global Citizen Concert on Sept. 25.

The lineup for the mega-show will also include BTS, The Weeknd, Lorde and Ed Sheeran.

Coldplay's last album, Everyday Life, went on sale in 2019. It featured the singles, "Orphans," "Daddy," "Champion of the World," "Cry Cry Cry" and "Arabesque."