Steve Priest, bassist and singer for long-running glam-era rock band The Sweet, has died, according to statements from the band and Priest’s family. The cause of death was not announced; he was 72. 24 more words
via Steve Priest, Longtime Bassist for the Sweet, Dies at 72 — Variety
Steve Priest, bassist and singer for long-running glam-era rock band The Sweet, has died, according to statements from the band and Priest’s family. The cause of death was not announced; he was 72. 24 more words
via Steve Priest, Longtime Bassist for the Sweet, Dies at 72 — Variety
Pixar’s “Soul,” Wes Anderson’s star-packed “The French Dispatch” and Steve McQueen’s “Mangrove” and Lover’s Rock” are among the 56 movies which will receive a Cannes 2020 label as part of the festival’s eclectic Official Selection. 31 more words
The National Basketball Association is expected to unveil a plan to return to play that would call for 22 teams to play eight regular-season games in Orlando, then pivot to post-season play, according to a new report. 22 more words
“Batwoman” could have a completely new lead character once the second season begins. Variety has confirmed that The CW and Warner Bros. Television are looking to cast a completely new character to play the titular superhero for the show’s second season. 16 more words
via ‘Batwoman’ to Bring in New Character to Replace Kate Kane Following Ruby Rose Exit — Variety
Snap, the parent company of social app Snapchat, said that Donald Trump’s account is no longer being promoted on its Discover media platform. The company cited Trump’s comments regarding “racial violence and injustice” for the decision. 22 more words
The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday that it is pledging $5 million dollars to groups that advocate for social justice. The company is kicking things off by donating $2 million to the NAACP. 27 more words
via Disney Pledges $5 Million to Social Justice Causes — Variety
Three additional Minneapolis police officers have been charged in connection with the May 25 death of George Floyd, which sparked protests against police violence across the country. 30 more words
via Three More Officers Charged in George Floyd’s Death — Variety
“12 Years a Slave” and “Shame” director Steve McQueen has dedicated his pair of Cannes-selected films to George Floyd. McQueen’s films “Mangrove” and “Lovers Rock” — both part of the director’s BBC-commissioned “Small Axe” anthology, consisting of five feature-length stories — have been selected for Cannes, which revealed its line-up today despite not going ahead…
via ’12 Years a Slave’ Director Steve McQueen Dedicates Cannes-Selected Films to George Floyd — Variety
Mary Pat Gleason, whose extensive list of film and television credits includes “A Cinderella Story” and more recently the CBS sitcom “Mom,” died of cancer on June 2. 33 more words
via Mary Pat Gleason, Star of ‘A Cinderella Story’ and ‘Mom,’ Dies at 70 — Variety
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