“The Bachelorette” Season 16 is shaping up to be a U.S.-bound production. A source tells Variety that initial plans to shoot parts of the upcoming season — featuring newly unveiled star Clare Crawley — in Italy had to be changed, given concerns over the growing threat of coronavirus. 10 more words
via ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 16 Rules Out Italy Filming Amid Coronavirus Concerns (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
ABC News spends heavily on top anchors like George Stephanopoulos and David Muir. Now it’s investing in the studio that houses so many of them. Just in time for three hours of “Super Tuesday” coverage, the Disney-owned news outlet is unveiling a massive 5,500 foot production space in the heart of its New York City…
via ABC News Bets Studio Overhaul Will Nab Viewers for ‘Super Tuesday’ and Beyond — Variety
The finale for the current season of “The Bachelor” is still one week away, but the new star of “The Bachelorette” has already been revealed. Clare Crawley, a 38-year-old hair stylist from Sacramento, will lead “The Bachelorette” franchise during its 16th season. 17 more words
via ‘The Bachelorette’: ABC’s New Leading Lady Revealed With Groundbreaking Pick — Variety
Jack Welch, the hard-charging former CEO of General Electric who bought NBC owner RCA in the 1980s, has died. He was 84. Welch’s death was reported Monday by CNBC, where Welch made appearances after his retirement in 2001. 20 more words
via Jack Welch, CEO Who Led Former NBCUniversal Owner General Electric, Dies at 84 — Variety
Sports streamer DAZN is to significantly increase its global presence in 2020, expanding to more than 200 countries and territories. The first global event on DAZN will be Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez’s soon-to-be-announced fight, which will take place on May 2. 16 more words
via Sports Streamer DAZN Set for Global Launch in May — Variety
HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” sequel series has found one of its leads. Emily Alyn Lind, whose recent credits include the Blumhouse-Facebook Watch series “Sacred Lies,” has joined the cast in a leading role. 25 more words
via ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot at HBO Max Casts Emily Alyn Lind — Variety
“American Idol” drew a smaller audience than in previous episodes on Sunday night, however, the ABC talent show still easily came out on top of the TV ratings charts. 30 more words
via TV Ratings: ‘American Idol’ Dips, Still Wins Sunday — Variety
Abrams Artists Agency, a prominent talent and literary agency, has officially rebranded as A3 Artists Agency. The name change, announced over the weekend at the company’s annual retreat, comes 18 months after Robert Attermann, Brian Cho, and Adam Bold acquired the agency, “When we purchased the agency in 2018, we set out to be the…
via Abrams Artists Agency Rebrands as A3 Artists Agency — Variety
Art imitated life in more ways than one at the premiere of Warner Bros.’ sports drama “The Way Back,” held Sunday afternoon at the Regal LA Live downtown. 31 more words
via Ben Affleck on Playing an Alcoholic and Grieving Father in ‘The Way Back’ — Variety
UPDATED: On the heels of her new single “Stupid Love,” which was released Friday, Lady Gaga has announced that her new album is indeed called “Chromatica,” as fans had speculated on the basis of the word’s appearance in the video and advertising, and will be out on April 10. 9 more words
via Lady Gaga’s New Album ‘Chromatica’ Gets Release Date — Variety
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