In September 2001, Nkechi Okoro Carroll was working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Her offices were right down the street from the World Trade Center, and after the towers fell, she had to figure out how to “keep one of the world’s strongest economies going,” all while dealing with concerns about “how…
via How Hollywood Is Continuing to Pivot Strategy Amid a Pandemic and Protests — Variety
Porn star Ron Jeremy was charged on Tuesday with sexually assaulting four women in incidents dating back to 2014. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office charged Jeremy with eight counts, including forcible rape, forcible penetration and forcible oral copulation. 17 more words
via Porn Star Ron Jeremy Charged With Sexually Assaulting Four Women — Variety
Sandra Dewey, president of productions and business operations for WarnerMedia Entertainment, that includes HBO Max, has spoken frankly about “systemic racism” in the U.S. and her and her company’s efforts to redress these issues. 23 more words
via HBO Max’s Sandra Dewey Talks Racism, Inclusion at Cannes Keynote — Variety
Amy Schumer had a message for Hillary Clinton. On the day after the 2016 election, the “Trainwreck” actor and comedian took to her Instagram account to express her rage at the millions of Americans who had supported Donald Trump. 22 more words
Mel Gibson is hitting back at explosive claims by Winona Ryder that the Oscar-winning actor and director made anti-Semitic and bigoted remarks and accusing the “Stranger Things” star of lying about their interactions. 27 more words
via Mel Gibson Denies Winona Ryder’s Claims of Anti-Semitism, Homophobia — Variety
From the first moments in the premiere of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October, the show proved to be the most urgent and prescient series on television today. 32 more words
via ‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre — Variety
Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray are starring in the canine drama “Bum’s Rush,” with Robert Duvall in talks to come on board. Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. 23 more words
via Anne Hathaway, Bill Murray to Star in Dog Drama ‘Bum’s Rush’ — Variety
“Saturday Night Seder” is unlike most of its competitors in the Emmys’ outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category. For one thing, it’s not a standup special. But it also didn’t air on a network. 25 more words
via ‘Saturday Night Seder’ Hopes to Break into the Emmy Race Against Well-Funded TV Specials — Variety
In the last few years, Zendaya has soared in her career, making the jump from the Disney Channel to starring in HBO’s “Euphoria” and big-screen blockbusters such as “The Greatest Showman.” But one of her first post-Disney roles was as MJ in 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and its 2019 sequel “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” In an…
via How Zendaya Re-Made ‘Spider-Man’s’ Mary Jane to be More Like the Original Character — Variety
Netflix has greenlit two new unscripted dating shows, Variety has learned exclusively. The new series further bolster Netflix’s lineup in the romance genre, following the success of breakout hits ‘Love Is Blind” and “Too Hot To Handle.” “Indian Matchmaking,” which will debut on July 16, centers around couples paired by an elite Indian matchmaker. 6…
via Netflix Orders Unscripted Indian Matchmaking Series and Autism Dating Show (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
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