White House Correspondents’ Dinner Preview: Networks Mix Celebrity And Politicos For Guest Lists

Networks are starting to reveal who will be coming to the annual event, which well continue to update. Also planning to attend: SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher and national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. WHCW Kickoff Reception: British Ambassador Karen Pierce and Politico host a reception at the British Embassy. The White House Correspondents' Association dinner last year.Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images The Fourth Estate:WME and Puck host a reception and conversation with Aaron Sorkin at The Riggs Hotel....

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Ashlee Walsh

‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant

American Idolis set to pay tribute to the lateMandisa, a Season 5 contestant in the singing competition. Mandisa was an adored icon onAmerican Idoland in the music industry, the show said in a statement. She had become a platinum-selling artist and had won several Grammys for her music. Ryan Seacrest announces Mandisa tribute on ‘American Idol’ABC Her passing has left everyone on the show heartbroken, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family....

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Barbara Combs

‘Good Morning Football’ Returns To NFL Network To Cover Draft Following End Of NYC Era

Good Morning Footballis making a brief return to theNFLNetwork to cover the NFL Draft this week. Peter Schrager, Kyle Brandt, Jason McCourty, Jane Slater and Tom Pelissero will co-host the specials. Brandt acknowledged viewers concerns over the change and assured fans he would continue to be part of the show. ‘Good Morning Football’NFL Network Watch on Deadline I know you have questions because Ive seen them. Why is this happening?...

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Tina Moore

‘Knuckles’ Star Idris Elba On Keanu Reeves Joining ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Universe As Shadow

Im a big fan of his, Elba said in an interview withIGN. Ive heard that hes a fan of mine, and we are destined to make something together. So, here we go. (L-R) Idris Elba, Knuckles, Shadow and Keanu ReevesSimon Ackerman / Olivia Wong / WireImage / Getty Images / Sega / Paramount Pictures Elba and Reeves had shared credits voicing characters inCyberpunk 2077which would makeSonic the Hedgehog 3a reunion for the actors....

April 22, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Holly Patterson

‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Owner Embracer To Split Business Into Three Listed Groups

The company that owns IP rights to theLord of the Ringsfranchise is dividing its business. Shareholders representing more than 50% of the capital and votes are supporting the plan. The company owns or controls 9,003 franchises in areas such as comics and gaming. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingNew Line/courtesy Everett Collection Operating group CEOs at several labels will report to him, starting today. Further moves will see Rogers, Stephane Carville and Anton Westbergh appointed to the executive management of Embracer Group....

April 22, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Eric Howard

15 Taken To Hospital After Tram Crash At Universal Studios Hollywood – Update

Fifteen people have been taken to hospital with injuries following a tram crash atUniversal StudiosHollywoodSaturday evening. The collision caused several passengers to fall out of the vehicle. LA County Fire treated people on-scene and several were transported via ambulance to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A vintage glamor tramUniversal Studios Hollywood California Highway Patrol responded to the location to take a collision report. The cause of the accident is still under investigation and there is no further information at this time....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Crystal Bryant

Breaking Baz: ‘Cruising’ Star Jane McDonald Cruises Into Lavish London Palladium ‘Robin Hood’ Panto Starring Julian Clary In Title Role

It runs from December 7 through January 12, 2025. Priority booking opens 10 AM (GMT) April 25. She makes her panto bow as the shows baddie, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Julian Clary and Jane McDonaldCrossroads Panto West End audiences were introduced to her when she played Effie inDreamgirlsat the Savoy Theatre. Prior toCrazy for You, Stemp was nominated for Cameron Mackintoshs productions ofHalf A Sixpenceand DisneysMary Poppins. From June 4, Stemp joins Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty) and Broadways Stephanie J....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 380 words · Rachel Allen

Delta Burke Talks About ‘Designing Women’ And Her Drug Abuse Struggles

Delta Burkewas once addicted to crystal meth as a way to lose weight. It got ugly and very sad, said Burke. She worked with Bloodworth-Thomason on the sitcomFilthy RichbeforeDesigning Women, and claimed she viewed her as a mentor. Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock We do Designing Women, and Im so happy to be there, she said. But then things started to change, which I wont go into. But that, combined with becoming famous, I simply couldnt cope with....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 376 words · George Ray

Kevin Bacon Returns To ‘Footloose’ High School On Film’s 40th Anniversary Following Student Campaign

Its been 40 years sinceFootloosewas released, andKevin Baconreturned to the high school where the musical drama was filmed. Its been a long time 40 years that just blows my mind, you know. Things look a little different around here. Kevin Bacon revisits ‘Footloose’ schoolAstrid Stawiarz / Getty Images / Everett Collection Id say the thing that looks the most different is me. Unrelenting … You talked me into it, Bacon said....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Kelsey Wright

Lourdes Portillo Dies: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker And Activist Was 80

She died peacefully, surrounded by her three sons and a younger sister, according to a friend. Portillo was an unconventional, artful talent who combined filmmaking and activism. I live in San Francisco, so theres a certain activism that goes on here. Filmmaker Lourdes PortilloCourtesy of Antonio Scarlata And I, of course, tried to help in any way that I could. So, it all began in that form a form of protest....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Stephen Henry

Meg Bennett Dies: ‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Who Played Julia Martin Was 75

Meg Bennett, an actress and writer on soap operasGeneral HospitalandThe Young and the Restless,died April 11 of cancer at 75, her family said. Bennett grew up in Pasadena and began her career in 1975 onSearch For Tomorrow, playing the role of Liza Walton on several episodes. Related Stories Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Robyn Bernard Dies: General Hospital Alum Was 64 From there, she segued toThe Young and the Restless,where she playedJulia Martin, a role that was featured on the long-running soap in appearances over four decades....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 192 words · Dr. Christine Hernandez

Michael Cieply: Participant Sank When Everyone Jumped In

At first, I was shocked by the news thatParticipant Mediawasdying. Such an appealing company. The producer of intelligent films likeSpotlightandGreen Book, with a distinctly progressive message. Open Road Films How could this be? Then it finally hit me. The purpose-film niche was swamped. Watch on Deadline But, cinematically speaking, it was a much different world in 2004. The top movie that year wasShrek 2not much message there. Culturally, the big story was a religious film,The Passion of the Christ....

April 21, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Patricia Willis

Roman Gabriel Dies: L.A. Rams Quarterback And Former MVP Was 83

His death came from natural causes, according to his son, Roman Gabriel III. Gabriel was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962 out of North Carolina State. Roman Gabriel #18 of the Los Angeles RamsFocus on Sport/Getty Images He was the first Filipino-American quarterback in theNFLand the league MVP in 1969. But he reached the postseason only twice, and his Rams were eliminated in the first round both times....

April 21, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · David Novak