During the first decade of Lynn Shelton’s career, it was nearly impossible to find her on a set without cinematographer Benjamin Kasulke by her side. Shelton, the writer-director known for prolific work in the indie film world with “Your Sister’s Sister,” “Laggies,” “Humpday,” among others, and her recent successes directing top-tier television shows like “Little…
via Lynn Shelton’s DP Benjamin Kasulke Remembers Their Collaboration — Variety
Michael Jordan may well be the greatest basketball player of all time (although LeBron James might have something to say about that), and the documentary about his historic career has proven to be the biggest in the history of ESPN. 18 more words
via ‘Last Dance’: Michael Jordan Series Finishes as Most-Viewed ESPN Documentary Ever — Variety
Wendy Williams is taking a hiatus from her daytime talk show, due to symptoms of fatigue surrounding Graves’ disease, Variety has learned exclusively. “The Wendy Williams Show,” which has been filming remote episodes from Williams’ New York City home during the coronavirus pandemic, will be on hiatus through at least this week. 8 more words
John Patrick Mahon, a director, writer and actor known for his roles in “L.A. Confidential” and “Zodiac,” died of natural causes in his home in Los Angeles, Calif., on May 3. 29 more words
via ‘L.A. Confidential’ and ‘Zodiac’ Actor John Patrick Mahon Dies at 82 — Variety
Whoopi Goldberg will moderate a virtual fundraiser next week with former vice president Joe Biden. The event, slated for May 28, will also feature musical performances from Sheryl Crow, Rufus Wainwright, David Crosby and Joe Walsh. 22 more words
via Whoopi Goldberg to Appear at Virtual Joe Biden Fundraiser — Variety
Drama continues to follow “The Bachelor” franchise, with backlash brewing after former “Bachelorette” star Hannah Brown used the N-word on Instagram this past weekend, while singing lyrics to a rap song. 27 more words
via Inside ‘Bachelorette’ Star Hannah Brown’s N-Word Controversy — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, HBO Max released a trailer for its upcoming voguing competition show “Legendary,” and Netflix announced the premiere date for Season 2 of “The Politician.” DATES Netflix has announced that Season 2 of “The Politician” will premiere on the streamer on June 19. 10 more words
via TV News Roundup: HBO Max Releases ‘Legendary’ Trailer (Watch) — Variety
Gregory Tyree Boyce, best known for playing Tyler Crowley in the first “Twilight” film, died on May 13, the Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed to Variety. 31 more words
via ‘Twilight’ Actor Gregory Tyree Boyce Dies at 30 — Variety
CNN and MSNBC compete tooth-and-nail with Fox News Channel every day of the week. But a trade association that counts their parent companies as members wants to help their rival defend itself in an eyebrow-raising court case. 20 more words
via Media Group Supports Fox News in Quest to Dismiss Coronavirus Coverage Case — Variety
President Donald Trump has blasted plans by Los Angeles County’s leaders to extend stay-at-home orders for three months, calling the the move “a death wish.” Trump made the remarks Monday during a business roundtable of restaurant executives at the White House. 16 more words
via Trump Blasts L.A.’s Extended Stay-at-Home Orders: ‘A Death Wish’ — Variety
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