Sen. Bernie Sanders has ended his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, clearing the path for former Vice President Joe Biden to face off against President Trump in November. 28 more words
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It took a global pandemic, but Courteney Cox has finally joined the millions who binge-watch “Friends.” Having extra time in an era of “safer at home” and “shelter in place” was an added factor in the “why now” aspect for Cox, as she revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on March 25. 6 more words
After 21 seasons, Joy Behar has set an exit date from “The View.” Behar, 77, would like to retire as the resident liberal on the ABC daytime talk show after her contract ends in the summer of 2022. 20 more words
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U.K. actors union Equity has agreed a financial support deal with producers and broadcasters for on-screen artists working in continuing dramas such as “EastEnders” and “Coronation Street” following a complete shutdown of production due to coronavirus. 34 more words
via U.K. Union Equity Strikes Coronavirus Pay Deals For Soap Actors, Theater Workers — Variety
Quibi’s launch received a tepid response Monday on social media, far below the amount of attention generated by Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus on their launch days. 30 more words
A reboot of “Doogie Howser, M.D.” is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources. The new show will focus on a 16-year-old half-Asian, half-white female lead who works as a doctor in Hawaii. 23 more words
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Universal Pictures has postponed “Nobody,” an action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, from Aug. 14, 2020, to Feb. 26, 2021. It’s the latest summer movie to vacate its release date as theaters remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 19 more words
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Hal Willner, a record producer famed for his left-of-center tribute albums and concerts, and as the long-time sketch music producer for “Saturday Night Live,” has died of complications related to the coronavirus, Variety has confirmed. 22 more words
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Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara have been collaborating for more than 40 years, first at Second City, the comedy theater troupe that evolved into the sketch television show “SCTV.” Between 1996 and 2006, they shared the screen in four Christopher Guest comedies — “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind” and “For Your…
via Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara Reflect on the Charms of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ — Variety
UPDATED: Contrary to a prior report, Bruce Springsteen will not be performing on E Street Radio Wednesday — he will be guest-DJing. Since he can’t pop into the Stone Pony to play a surprise set, Bruce Springsteen will be DJing music he’s been listening to while under quarantine, including songs by Sam Cook, Roy Orbison,…
via Bruce Springsteen to Guest-DJ on E Street Radio Wednesday — Variety
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