Bob Iger returned to the throne that he had only briefly vacated in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, presiding over his first quarterly earnings report since coming back as Disney’s CEO. But the once and present chief made it clear to analysts, during a conference call on the company’s fiscal first quarter earnings, that he was…
‘Live From E!’ Grammys Coverage Ratings Rise with 2023 Telecast (EXCLUSIVE)
E! Network earned a solid ratings win over the weekend with its Grammys coverage. Overall, the network’s “Live from E!” offerings from the awards show managed to deliver 171 million cross-platform video minutes — a 15% increase from last year. Hosted by Laverne Cox and Bobby Bones, this year’s telecast brought in an audience of…
Willie Nelson Documentary Filmmakers on Why Saga Needed to Unfold Over Five Hours — and How, at 90, His Story Still Doesn’t Have a Cap on It
Willie Nelson’s world is a nice place to visit… and, yes, you probably do want to live there. That’s one good reason that “Willie Nelson & Family,” a documentary series that premiered at the recent Sundance Film Festival, plays out over five laid-back but thoroughly absorbing hours instead of having been deemed sufficient at theatrical…
CBS Orders Father/Son Comedy Pilot From Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr
CBS has announced a pilot order for an untitled father/son project from Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. “Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced “Poppa” (Damon Sr.) has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son…
Louis Tomlinson’s ‘All of Those Voices’ Documentary to Premiere in March
A documentary film about Louis Tomlinson, titled “All Of Those Voices,” is due to hit select theatres on March 22. The doc is described as “a refreshingly raw and real look” at the former One Direction member’s life and musical career, according to its official news release. It will be directed by Charlie Lightening, who…
‘Transatlantic’: Netflix Reveals First Images of Upcoming Limited Series (TV News Roundup)
FIRST LOOKS Netflix has released first look images for at its upcoming limited series “Transatlantic,” the latest series from “Unorthodox” creator, Anna Winger. The seven-part series is set to premiere on April 7. “Transatlantic” follows an international group as they risk their lives to help refugees escape occupied France, including many on the Nazis’ most-wanted…
UConn loses two straight for first time in 30 years
For the first time in 30 years, Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies lost back-to-back games as they fell Wednesday to the Marquette Golden Eagles 59-52 in Milwaukee, three days after losing to No. 1 South Carolina.
Trail Blazers shipping Hart to Knicks, sources say
The Trail Blazers are trading Josh Hart to the Knicks for Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk and a protected future first-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Lakers get PG Russell in 3-team trade
The Lakers have agreed to a deal to land point guard D’Angelo Russell in a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves and Jazz, sources said.
NBA trade tracker: Grades, details for every deal for the 2022-23 season
Which players are finding new homes and which teams are making trades during the free-agency frenzy?