After a few weeks in hot water, rapper Snoop Dogg made an appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith and family’s “Red Table Talk” web series to clear the air on a few trending topics — the biggest being his recent feud with Gayle King, for which he has since apologized for inciting. 6 more words

via 5 Things We Learned From Snoop Dogg’s ‘Red Table Talk’ Interview — Variety

Harvey Weinstein is “in disbelief,” but “not delusional,” about his conviction, as he remains under care at Bellevue Hospital before being transferred to Rikers Island, where he’ll be put behind bars. 31 more words

via Harvey Weinstein in ‘Disbelief,’ As He Remains In Hospital: ‘He Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’ — Variety

Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her performance as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” says Meghan Markle was “a fantastic addition to the royal family,” and she “applauds” Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties, she tells Variety. 12 more words

via Helen Mirren, Who Won an Oscar for Playing Queen Elizabeth II, Says Meghan Markle Was a ‘Fantastic Addition to the Royal Family’ — Variety

Less Is More, the program launched by Le Group Ouest to help young helmers such as Maimouna Doucouré (“Cuties”), has unveiled the trailer of Daria Woszek’s “Marygoround” which will have its world premiere at South By Southwest. 21 more words

via Less Is More Unveils Trailer For The SXSW-Bound ‘Marygoround;’ Announces 2020 Participants — Variety

Embattled director Roman Polanski has confirmed to the AFP that he will not be attending the Cesar Awards on Friday. The filmmaker’s latest feature, “An Officer and a Spy,” was nominated for 12 gongs this year, sparking outrage from French feminist groups and ultimately leading the 21-member board of the Association for the Promotion of…

via Roman Polanski Pulls Out of France’s Cesar Awards — Variety

Discovery lost viewers in the fourth quarter, saw ratings decline and increased the amount of money it invested in new businesses. And yet, fourth-quarter profit rose as the company saw revenue from advertising and distribution rise in both the U.S. 17 more words

via Discovery Profit Rises Despite Cord-Cutting and New Investments — Variety

Taylor Swift gets a prosthetic makeover for what turns out to be the title role in “The Man,” her self-directed music video for the feminist-themed song of the same name from her “Lover” album. 25 more words

via Taylor Swift Gets Prosthetic Makeover to Spoof Male Privilege in ‘The Man’ Video (Watch) — Variety

MGM has set the third installment of the Michael B. Jordan-led boxing drama, Creed, in motion with Zach Baylin on board to script. Baylin is the screenwriter behind King Richard, the tennis drama that centers on Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), the father to Venus and Serena Williams. 8 more words

via ‘Creed 3’: ‘King Richard’ Scribe Zach Baylin To Pen Screenplay — Deadline

It felt like pulling off a Band-Aid: fast and by surprise. “Did not see this coming – Wowza,” entertainment analyst Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners tweeted Tuesday, moments after Disney announced that Bob Chapek would take over as CEO immediately, with longtime chairman and CEO Bob Iger moving to an executive chairman role until his…

via Shock And Wha? Disney Downplays Surprise, Timing Of Bob Chapek Succeeding Bob Iger — Deadline

It didn’t take long for Nespresso brand ambassador George Clooney to come forward to address the investigation that linked the coffee brand to child labor at their farms. 30 more words

via George Clooney Is “Saddened” By Claims Of Child Labor Linked To Nespresso, Says “Work Will Be Done” To Improve Conditions — Deadline