L.A. County officials said Tuesday that they have set a goal of reopening restaurants, retail stores and malls by July 4. It’s not clear exactly which businesses would be included in the July 4 target, and whether movie theaters and other businesses counted as “Stage 3” by the state of California would qualify for that…
via L.A. County Restaurants and Retail Won’t Reopen Until July 4 at Earliest — Variety
Matt Lauer has penned a lengthy op-ed, venting his thoughts about Ronan Farrow’s reporting and, once again, denying that he raped Brooke Nevils, the former NBC employee who said she was raped by Lauer in Farrow’s best-selling book, “Catch and Kill.” Writing a piece for Mediaite, in which Lauer goes into meticulous detail, fact-checking Farrow’s…
In today’s film news roundup, IATSE backs Joe Biden, “Toy Story 4” director Josh Cooley is attached to Sony’s “Malamander,” electric car racing documentary “And We Go Green” is going to Hulu and the inaugural OUTstream Film Fest sets its lineup. 16 more words
via Film News Roundup: IATSE Leaders Unanimously Endorse Joe Biden for President — Variety
Baseball’s top free agents, like Mookie Betts of the Dodgers, are likely facing a non-existent free-agent market this offseason – and perhaps beyond that – if the sport can’t figure out a way to salvage at least a portion of the 2020 season. 14 more words
via Baseball’s Free Agents Are Heading For Whopping Salary Cuts — Variety
“We can sing, we can share the music and we can make people feel less alone,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez says while quarantining in Connecticut with her family, discussing a new song, “I Am With You,” written for one of the most beloved “Frozen” characters. 14 more words
via ‘Frozen 2’ Composers React to Snoop Dogg’s Viral ‘Let It Go’ Moment, Talk New Olaf Tune — Variety
Kristin Cavallari announced on Tuesday that she’s ending her E! reality show “Very Cavallari” after three seasons. “As I start this new chapter in my life, I have decided not to continue with ‘Very Cavallari.’ I’ve absolutely loved my time filming and am so grateful to E! 10 more words
via Kristin Cavallari Ends ‘Very Cavallari’ After Three Seasons on E! — Variety
Michelle Obama, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Miley Cyrus and Tom Hanks were just a few of the stars to participate in the re-imagined virtual Webby Awards, dubbed “WFH: Webbys From Home” on Tuesday. 26 more words
via How the Webby Awards Enlisted Michelle Obama and More Details Behind the Virtual Ceremony — Variety
The Shanghai International Film Festival, due to have taken place in June, has been postponed, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Organizers said on Wednesday that they were unable to go ahead as planned with the 23rd edition of the A-list festival, which was to have run June 13-23. 9 more words
via Shanghai Film Festival Is Postponed, Due to Coronavirus — Variety
NBA players are taking all the training tips they learned from years of experience to mobile devices around the world. The union that represents NBA players has signed a global partnership with Famer, a mobile sports coaching and mentoring platform that in the coming months will enable the athletes and their trainers to share custom…
via NBA Players Becoming Virtual Coaches With Famer Deal (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Michel Piccoli, the French screen star known for roles in Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de jour” and Jean-Luc Godard’s “Contempt,” has died. He was 94. The actor’s family confirmed his death last week to AFP and Le Figaro on Monday. 19 more words
via Michel Piccoli, French ‘Contempt’ Actor, Dies at 94 — Variety
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