Jay Rasulo Says “Disney Runs In My Blood”; Former Parks Chief With Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Not Out “To Fire The CEO”

Peltz of Trian Partners has been publicly bashing the company and Iger for a year. Rasulo hasnt taken the stage publicly until today as the two answered questions from shareholders on a live webcast. And will I have to explain what was going on between those people? Jay Rasulo and Nelson Peltz It was just guaranteed. He left after being passed over as Igers successor. I worked 15 years alongside Bob....

March 7, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Sarah Washington

Jennifer Hudson Says She’s “Heartbroken” Over Death Of ‘Idol’ Vocal Coach Debra Byrd: “She Will Be Dearly Missed”

Two days afterthe news brokethatAmerican Idolvocal coachDebra Byrdhad died, one of her most successful students has paid tribute. Jennifer Hudsontook to social media and wrote that she was heartbroken at the news of Byrds passing. She encouraged and supported us from the very beginning ! Jennifer HudsonGetty I am so grateful for everything she taught us, wrote the Season 3 standout. She worked closely with Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Dylan,Barry Manilowand many others....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Destiny West

June Diane Raphael To Headline ‘Bewitched’-Inspired Comedy In Works At NBC, Teaming With ‘Dickinson’ Creator

EXCLUSIVE:NBCis developingSomething Wicked,amulti-camera comedystarringJune Diane Raphaeland written and executive produced by Raphael andDickinsoncreatorAlena Smith. Something Wickedis described as a comedy with aBewitched-bang out premise and an homage to TV sitcom classics. It examines the condition of modern adult womanhood and how even with witchcraft, balancing everything is impossible. June Diane Raphael & Alena SmithGetty Images Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio. Watch on Deadline This is the latest high-profile multi-camera comedy project at NBC....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Jennifer Martinez

Léa Seydoux Has Hollywood Stardom, But Says Being A Woman On Screen Is Easier In Europe

The industry in America… she trails off, searching for the words. I find it harsh on women. Its hard for women to age. Léa Seydoux attends the World Premiere of “Dune: Part Two"Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images I dont want to be afraid not to be desirable or to lose my contract. I dont feel comfortable with the fact that you have to tick all the boxes. Being a woman on screen is easier in Europe....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 153 words · Jacqueline Mason

Madonna Opens Her Heart & Expresses Herself At Felliniesque L.A. Concert; Gives Shout-out To Doctor Who Saved Her – Review

This isnt a flip-flops and shorts show! yelledMadonnaon Monday night, marking her Celebration Tours arrival in Los Angeles. The last time she played this L.A. haunt was October 2015 with her Rebel Tour. “Like a Prayer” during Madonna’s Celebration Tour.Getty Its like reading from my personal diary through music, through dance, through art, through videos. I hope you might handle it, she exclaimed to the 17,500-filled venue, aged teen to 70-something....

March 7, 2024 · 3 min · 511 words · John Bentley

Maria Shriver, Bettie Mae Fikes And Shawn Fain Among First Lady Jill Biden’s Guests At President’s State Of The Union Address

That is particularly important this year as he runs for reelection. She participated in what became known as Bloody Sunday in 1965. The State of the Union is taking place on its 49th anniversary. Eight-foot-tall steel fencing is put up around the U.S. Capitol the day before State of the Union addressChip Somodevilla/Getty Images But her embryo transfer was canceled as a result of the state Supreme Court decision that restricted IVF....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Jordan Gillespie

Peter Bart: Jack Warner Presaged Trump, Hated Roosevelt, And Might Have Voted For ‘Oppenheimer’ At The Oscars

That movie was the Presidents idea, not mine, but it was a demand, not a suggestion. The speaker wasJack Warnerin a 1947 foreshadowing of his Donald Trumpian style. Some believe that Zaslavs studio Hollywood in general might still glean some insight from its founders idiosyncrasies. Jack Warner and Warner Bros StudiosEverett/Getty Watch on Deadline He might even have voted forOppenheimer(see below). Jack Warner never met Zaslav but would have admired his decision to celebrate the studios hundredth anniversary....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Sara Clark

ProSiebenSat.1 Full-Year Profit Down $109M In “Difficult Economic Environment” But Earnings Up In Q4

This was in line with expectations in what the broadcaster called both an economically weak and difficult environment. Revenues were also down 7.5%, at 3.85B for the full year against 2022s 4.16B. ProSiebenSat.1 Media CEO Bert Habets claimed today the strategy to focus on Joyn was now starting to pay off. ProSiebenSat1 headquarters in Unterfoehring near MunichChristof Stache/AFP via Getty Images This is also underlined by the positive development, especially in the fourth quarter of 2023, he added....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Mark Harris

Steve Lawrence Dies: Grammy- And Emmy-Winning Singer, Partner Of Eydie Gormé Was 88

Sometimes alone and sometimes with his insanely talented wife. I am so lucky to have had him as a father and so proud to be his son. My hope is that his contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered for many years to come. Steve Lawrence early 1960s and onstage in 1974Everett Collection They continued performing together until Gormes retirement in 2009 (she died in 2013). Although the latter show flopped, it introduced the standard Ive Gotta Be Me....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Shannon Morales

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s ‘House With A Voice’ Explores Burrneshas – Balkan Women Who Take On Men’s Roles And Appearance

Nrecaj, a German-born filmmaker, traces her roots to the Balkans. My great aunt was a Burrnesha, she writes in a directors statement. She lived in a remote village in the northern Albanian Alps. ‘House with a Voice’Filmkantine UG A house without a man has no voice in the village community. As a Burrnesha, my great aunt had something that other women didnt have. She had a voice. ‘House with a Voice’Filmkantine UG...

March 7, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words · Yolanda Wilson

White House Video Promotes SOTU With Joe Biden Seeking Advice From Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman And Other Famous Fictional Presidents

The video is a preview and promotion for Bidens State of the Union speech this evening. He says in the video, Ive never spoken to so many presidents all at one time. One of the things that came out of that with my speech to the people hope, he said. Hope is the strongest force we have in this country. Goldwyn noted that his president inScandalbehaved very badly and offered advice to tell them you exist for them....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 158 words · Debbie Holt

‘Birdman’ & ‘The Revenant’ Best Sound Editing Oscar Nominee Martín Hernández Says Category Is Tough One To Call This Year – Qumra

I mean, theyre so different and the work in every one of them is equally good. Thats gonna be tough, Hernandez told Deadline in a one-on-one at theDoha Film InstitutesQumraevent inQatarthis week. Our job is to translate the world that is being created by the writer, by the director. Martín HernándezTristan Fewings/Getty Images for Doha Film Institute Whatever is been placed from there into the screen, we have to do same, he said....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Desiree Hansen

‘SNL 1975’ Origin Movie Finds Its Jim Henson, Michael O’Donoghue & Billy Crystal

Braun will play Jim Henson, Dewey will play Michael ODonoghue, and Podany will playBilly Crystal. The original screenplay is by Reitman and Gil Kenan. Reitman, Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld, Erica Mills and Peter Rice are producing. From left: Nick Braun playing Jim Henson, Tommy Dewey playing Michael O’Donoghue and Nicholas Podany playing Billy Crystal.Getty Images/Riker Brothers/Nicholas Podany In film, Braun starred alongside Emilia Jones inCat Person, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Mr. Tyler Zimmerman