Culture and Entertainment News Roundup: Deals, Controversies, and New Releases

The entertainment industry is never short on news, and this week is no exception. From Netflix deals to festival controversies and new TV shows, here's a roundup of the latest developments.

Comedian Derrick Stroup is set to make his Netflix debut with his first full-length special, "Nostalgic," which premieres globally on March 10. The special, produced by Nate Bargatze's Nateland Entertainment, explores Stroup's experiences growing up as a '90s kid in rural Alabama. Stroup taped the special at the Lyric Theatre in Birmingham, AL, and it promises to be a hilarious and relatable take on nostalgia.

Meanwhile, the Berlin Film Festival is facing controversy over the potential ousting of its director, Tricia Tuttle. According to a German media report, the German minister of state for culture, Wolfram Weimer, has called an extraordinary meeting of the supervisory board of the Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin (KBB), which manages the Berlinale. While the festival representative declined to comment on Tuttle's future, the report suggests that her departure may be imminent.

In other news, Charter Communications has appointed Nick Jeffery as its new chief operating officer, effective September 1. Jeffery, a turnaround specialist, will lead marketing and sales and field operations as the company looks to improve its customer service and Spectrum product offerings. This move comes ahead of the company's megamerger and is seen as a strategic step towards growth.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was in the news for his scathing critique of Donald Trump's State of the Union speech. Kimmel called Trump a "nut job wannabe king" who "has his goons arresting and killing American citizens" and "protecting pedophiles and won't explain it." Kimmel's monologue was a stark contrast to Trump's speech, which was widely criticized for its divisive tone and lack of substance.

Finally, Fremantle's new thriller "The Cage" is making waves in the TV world. Starring Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha, the show promises to "throw the crime genre on its head" with its unique take on the traditional thriller format. According to Fremantle's Rebecca Dundon and Chris Aird, the show is one of the company's biggest bets at the London TV Screenings.

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it's clear that there's no shortage of exciting developments and controversies to keep an eye on. From Netflix deals to festival controversies and new TV shows, there's always something new to look forward to.