Rowena Chiu claims Harvey Weinstein attempted to rape her on a business trip in 1998. She had only met Weinstein two times and had begun working as a new assistant at Miramax, just one month prior to the Venice Film Festival when the alleged incident occurred. 11 more words
In the battle for chart supremacy between 6ix9ine and the team of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, the latter duo has claimed another victory over the controversial and contentious rapper. 31 more words
For many high net worth celebs, investing in real estate remains a practical way to make their money work for them. Investing may simply mean they own several income properties, to be rented out when they are not occupying by family members or the stars themselves. 11 more words
via 10 Celebrities Who Are Also Superstar Real Estate Investors — Variety
Netflix’s glittering miniseries, “Hollywood,” is all about the business of birthing stars. It only makes sense that Ryan Murphy’s seven-episode epic should birth a few of its own. 30 more words
A proposed bill directly impacting Hollywood’s business interests in China has just expanded in scope, as its champion Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening to withhold the cooperation of the entire federal government from show business. 22 more words
via Ted Cruz Expands Hollywood-Targeted Bill to Threaten Ties With All Federal Agencies — Variety
ABC announced its new and returning shows for the 2020-2021 season on Thursday. First up, the network announced renewals for the following shows: “American Housewife,” “The Bachelor,” “Black-ish,” “The Conners,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “A Million Little Things,” “Mixed-ish,” “The Rookie,” “Shark Tank,” “Stumptown,” “20/20” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Those…
Universal Orlando hopes to reopen its doors to the public on June 5. The Florida theme parks, which is seeking approval of its reopening plan from Florida Gov. 30 more words
In a revealing new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lady Gaga revealed how making “Chromatica” helped her to heal from past trauma. “Chromatica,” out May 29, will be Gaga’s first album since 2016’s “Joanne.” The music takes Gaga back to her dance-pop roots, while she promises that the messaging touches on more serious subject…
A three-judge panel ruled on Thursday that Richard Simmons can pursue a lawsuit against the owners of In Touch Weekly for allegedly hiring an investigator to put a tracking device on his car. 25 more words
via Tracking Richard Simmons’ Car Is Not Free Speech, Court Rules — Variety
You’ll be excused if you didn’t even realize that the 2019-2020 TV season ended on Wednesday night; since the world has been on lockdown and the pandemic has dramatically changed the look and feel of primetime over the past few weeks, everything seems a bit off kilter. 10 more words
via 100 Most-Watched TV Shows of 2019-20: Winners and Losers — Variety
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