In “Bad Education,” which premieres on HBO on April 25, Hugh Jackman plays Frank Tassone, a Roslyn, N.Y., school district superintendent who was a brilliant educator — and also a vain, charming and larcenous criminal. 25 more words
via From Superhero to Superintendent, Hugh Jackman Explains His ‘Bad Education’ Character — Variety
After recovering from coronavirus, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have offered their blood to help develop a vaccine for coronavirus. In early March, the couple tested positive for COVID-19 while in Australia for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, in which Hanks is starring. 14 more words
via Tom Hanks’ Blood Is Being Used to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine — Variety
Hamilton Bohannon, one of the great musicians of the disco era, died on Friday. He was 78. The Newnan Times-Herald, a local newspaper in Newnan, Ga., where Bohannon was born, reported the news on Saturday after speaking with several members of his family. 14 more words
via Hamilton Bohannon, Disco and Motown Legend, Dies at 78 — Variety
George Gray, the announcer for “The Price Is Right,” is “recovering well” after suffering three massive heart attacks last week, his representative confirmed to Variety. The 53-year-old was rushed to the hospital last week after having chest pains. 19 more words
via ‘Price Is Right’ Announcer George Gray ‘Recovering Well’ After Three Massive Heart Attacks — Variety
Another superb parody
via Randy Rainbow – A Spoonful Of Clorox – A Randy Rainbow Song Parody — The Inquiring Mind
SAG-AFTRA has told 160,000 members that its staff is working with employers to determine the specifics of how television actors are going to be paid — if at all — during the production shutdown caused by the cononavirus pandemic. 19 more words
via SAG-AFTRA Talking With Studios on Force Majeure Clauses for Television Actors — Variety
NBC Sports has turned to digital and social venues to rouse sports fans who can’t get their fix. The NBCUniversal-owned unit has been trying to galvanize fans with the hashtag #onehometeam, under which it distributes everything from a scavenger hunt to an invitation for fitness videos to people who might follow events associated with NBC…
via Sports May Be Off The Field, But NBC Sports Boosts a Digital Game — Variety
The NFL Draft kicked off in strong fashion in the TV ratings, as “Will & Grace” aired its finale ever episode (barring another revival, of course) to decent numbers. 29 more words
via TV Ratings: NFL Draft Dominates, ‘Will & Grace’ Series Finale Draws 1-Year Audience High — Variety
The COVID-19 pandemic could be a major inflection point that changes consumer behaviors for years. Over the past month and a half, streaming to the TV viewing has more than doubled in the U.S. 23 more words
Florence Pugh, Shia LaBeouf and Chris Pine will star in “Don’t Worry Darling,” an upcoming feature film from director Olivia Wilde. Wilde will produce the movie, from New Line Cinema, and has a key supporting role, though sources say Pugh’s character is the star. 15 more words
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