John Corbett recently appeared on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and expressed regret over limiting his career in Hollywood to strictly being an actor. Corbett’s acting career spans hit television series such as “Northern Exposure” and “Sex and the City” and movies like the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise. However,…
Film Academy Shuts Down Digital Magazine A.Frame, Lays Off Editorial Staffer and Contributing Freelancers (EXCLUSIVE)
The Oscars’ digital magazine, A.frame, is shutting down. The website, created by the Academy to celebrate film, post behind-the-scenes interviews and share Academy member news, was run by one full-time AMPAS staff member and a small number of editorial contractors and freelancers. The staff member’s final day is Friday. AMPAS declined to comment. As part…
Halle Berry, Glenn Close Join Kim Kardashian in Ryan Murphy’s Hulu Legal Drama
Halle Berry and Glenn Close are set to star alongside Kim Kardashian in an upcoming Hulu legal drama that hails from Ryan Murphy, Variety has learned. The series was first announced in December 2023 and is currently titled “All’s Fair.” As reported at that time, Kardashian will play a successful divorce lawyer who leads an…
Paramount Investor Mario Gabelli ‘Very Impressed’ With Skydance Deal Presentation but Isn’t Sure Buyout Price of Voting Shares Is ‘Fair’
Billionaire investor and money manager Mario Gabelli likes what David Ellison and the Skydance Media team said about their rationale for merging the media and production company with Paramount Global. But at this point, he doesn’t know whether the buyout price Skydance is offering Paramount’s Class A voting shareholders is fair — and he indicated…
Bradley named U.S. captain for 2025 Ryder Cup
Keegan Bradley has been named U.S. captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, the PGA of America announced Monday.
Steelers CB Sutton suspended for eight games
Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton has been suspended eight games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Monday.
Nielsen’s Gracenote Division Hires Former Snapchat, Spotify Exec Jared Grusd as CEO
Veteran media and tech executive Jared Grusd has been tapped as CEO of Gracenote, Nielsen’s content-solutions division. Grusd’s first official day at Gracenote is Monday, July 8. He reports to Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao. With Grusd taking on the role of CEO, Sujit Das Munshi — the Nielsen veteran who has led Gracenote since November…
New ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Exec Producer Myeshia Mizuno Makes History as First Black Woman to Run a Primetime Game Show (EXCLUSIVE)
As a child of the 1970s, Myeshia Mizuno still remembers watching the Richard Dawson incarnation of “Family Feud” at home. Now, she’s the new showrunner on the Steve Harvey-hosted daytime version in syndication and the primetime “Celebrity Family Feud” on ABC — which returns July 9 for its 10th anniversary and landmark 100th episode. And…
Tom Cruise Still Talks to ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Director About Making a Sequel, Even 10 Years Later; Doug Liman Says: ‘We Love That World’
Tom Cruise is apparently still interested in “Edge of Tomorrow 2,” according to director Doug Liman. Speaking to Empire magazine, Liman said that he recently rewatched the 2014 action movie with his leading man, and the two continue to be in touch about the long-planned sequel. “No, we keep talking about it,” Liman said when…
‘The Serpent Queen’ Season 2 Trailer: Samantha Morton Rules France as the Queen Regent
Starz has revealed the trailer for Season 2 of “The Serpent Queen,” starring Samantha Morton. Featuring eight episodes, the second season of the historical drama series will return to the platform July 12. Based on the book “Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France” by Leonie Frieda, the series details the life of the titular…