Jonathan Majors Domestic Violence Accuser Threatened Suicide, Defense Tells Trial; Actor Had Pattern Of Abuse Over Relationship, DA Says – Update

In her opening statement later this morning, defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry said that Jabbari did threaten suicide. Jabbari, expected to be called as a witness, was not. At present, it is unclear whether Majors will take the stand in his own defense. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Unlike the altercation inside the vehicle, the shove was caught on camera, Perez asserted. Majors lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, gave a starkly different account of what happened that night....

December 4, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · David Graham

Kennedy Center Honors: A Night Of Disco, Divas, Some Robert De Niro F-Bombs — And A Friendly Joke About Joe Biden’s Age

And youve done it all in such a relatively short amount of time. That means youre just about six years away from being the perfect age to be elected president. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that this was probably her 30th. Kennedy Center Honorees Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, Renee Fleming, Billy Crystal, Queen LatifahBrendan Smialowski / AFP I have no idea. I dont know what his schedule is and what competition for his time is....

December 4, 2023 · 2 min · 246 words · Joshua Robertson

Kim Kardashian Re-Teams With Ryan Murphy, Will Star In Hulu Legal Drama Series From ‘AHS’ EP

The Swans,and Joe Baken. Both committed right away, sources tell Deadline. The series is eyeing a production start in late 2024 for an early 2025 premiere, sources said. Kim Kardashian & Ryan MurphyCourtesy/Robert Tratechenberg InDelicate, Kardashian plays a cutthroat publicist in her biggest foray into acting to date. Overnight, Kardashian became a sought-after actress courted for film and TV projects. Her first feature starring vehicle,The Fifth Wheel,just sold to Netflixafter a bidding war....

December 4, 2023 · 1 min · 198 words · Leah Martin

Music Streamer Spotify To Cut Workforce By 17%

However, Ek claimed todays decision was not a step back but a strategic reorientation. While weve made worthy strides, as Ive shared many times, we still have work to do. Economic growth has slowed dramatically and capital has become more expensive. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek at The Future of Audiobooks Event on October 3Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Spotify Spotify is not an exception to these realities. In a blog post company update, Ek addressed the timing of the cuts....

December 4, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Calvin Trujillo

Red Sea Film Festival MD Shivani Pandya Talks Challenges Of Third Edition & Growing Footprint As Saudi Film Industry Blooms

A lot of elements like the closing film and In Conversation line-up were announced late in the day. SHIVANI PANDYA:We feel every year is a challenge. Our first edition came together against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic. Shivani PandyaGetty Images We were waiting for the strike to be over. That didnt stop us from getting a really good selection. Weve got a nice diversity with films from 77 countries....

December 4, 2023 · 3 min · 509 words · Christopher Baker DVM

Taylor Swift, ‘Barbie’ And Hollywood Strikers Make Time Person Of The Year Shortlist

Also up for the designation, in addition to various world figures, isSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. The 2023 Person of the Year will be announced on Wednesday. See the full list below. Taylor swift, ‘Barbie’ & SAG-AFTRA strikersGetty/Warner Bros./ Getty Also on the shortlist is the Trump Prosecutors, Vladimir Putin and King Charles III. In 2022, the Person of the Year was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the spirit of Ukraine....

December 4, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Lisa Raymond

‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ Sets Release Date For On-Demand And Digital Purchase

Martin Scorseses acclaimedKillers of the Flower Moonwill become available on premium video-on-demand and for digital purchase beginning tomorrow, Dec. 5, in over 100 countries before streaming globally on Apple TV+, Apple Original Films announced today Recently named by the New York Film Critics Circle as Best Film of 2023 and Lily Gladstone Best Actress,Killers of the Flower Moonwill be available tomorrow with leading digital retailers, in collaboration with Paramount Home Entertainment....

December 4, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · Henry Rogers

Bollywood’s ‘Animal’, Expanded ‘Dream Scenario’ With ‘Saltburn’, ‘The Holdovers’ Buoy Weekend As Awards Season Kicks Off – Specialty Box Office

Meanwhile, BollywoodsAnimalshowcases the ongoing strength of Indian films Stateside. 7 slot at the North. Kristoffer Borglis dark comedy passed a $3 million cume. Nicolas Cage in Dream ScenarioA24 / Courtesy Everett Collection Continues its theatrical run in coming weeks. Saturday was up 28% week-on-week for the Emerald Fennell film starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. The coasts are overperforming. Strongest markets are NY, LA, Chicago, San Francisco, D.C., Boston, Seattle and Toronto....

December 3, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Heather Brown

College Football Playoffs Set, Undefeated Florida St. Not Part Of Final Four

Instead, one-loss teamsTexasandAlabamawere chosen over the Seminoles. That dimmed the teams luster and opened the door for other considerations. It is unforgiveable, Florida State athletic director Michael Alford said in a statement. Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson TideMichael Chang/Getty Images Watch on Deadline UndefeatedMichiganand undefeatedWashingtonwere given the top two seeds. Michigan will meet No. 4 Alabama and Washington faces No. It will be the Longhorns first playoff appearance. This was the final year for the four-team championship selections....

December 3, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Kristy Marsh

Meg Ryan Defends Son Jack Quaid Of ‘Nepo Baby’ Label: “That Nepo Stuff Is So Dismissive Of His Work Ethic”

Quaid is the son of Ryan and actor Dennis Quaid. In a new interview, Ryan defends her son of the label, calling it dismissive. Jack is really talented. Meg Ryan and Jack QuaidJames Devaney/Getty Images Hes more of a natural than Ill ever be. Ryan recalled Quaids talent when he starred in a play he was cast in at school. He was playing Bottom. I was newly divorced from his dad, and he was seated at the other side of the gym....

December 3, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Justin Murray

Myles Goodwyn Dies: April Wine’s Founding Singer-Guitarist Was 75

2 hit in Canada that dented the U.S. Top 40. It was a prime example of the bands three-guitar attack with Goodwyn, Brian Greenway and Gary Moffet. Bassist Steve Lang and drummer Jerry Mercer rounded out the quintets lineup as it entered its most popular era. Myles GoodwinEric Alper Watch on Deadline Harder … The power ballad just missed the pop Top 20 in the U.S. and Canadaand hit No....

December 3, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Logan Tucker

Sex Researcher Shere Hite Returns To Cultural Prominence, And The Oscar Race

The groundwork was laid forNicole Newnhams Oscar-contending documentaryThe Disappearance of Shere Hiteback when the director was just a girl. It screened in the Best of Fests section, reserved for documentariesIDFAconsiders the best of the year. But it was fascinating. ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite’Courtesy of Mike Wilson/IFC Films/Sapan Studios Here [in Europe], I dont think people carry that shame. The film rewinds to the late 1960s when Hite did graduate work at Columbia University in New York....

December 3, 2023 · 2 min · 270 words · Stephanie Willis

‘Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé’ Puts Ring On $27.4M In Global Bow; WW Auds Crazy In Love With India’s ‘Animal’ – International Box Office

Included in that is$6.4Mfrom 2,621 overseas cinemas. But we cant fault the 32-time Grammy winner, nor her global popularity. Of that, $500K was from 125 overseas screens. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, AnimalAMC, T-Series/Bhadrakali Pictures (Note that AMC is not reporting international breakdowns, similarly toEras Tour.) Overseas market releases still to come include Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, Thailand and more. We will update with individual offshore market figures. In holdovers, Ridley ScottsNapoleonadded an impressive$28....

December 3, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Logan Baldwin