After becoming one of the richest people on the planet, Elon Musk also became one of the most famous as just about everyone is familiar with his companies. The entrepreneur owns X (formerly known as Twitter), founded SpaceX and serves as Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer.
But not many people know too much about his family, apart from the fact that he believes having lots of children (he has 11 kids) is helping to save the world. Here’s more on the Musk family tree.
Elon Musk’s parents and siblings
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 1971, to his mother, Maye Musk, and father, Errol Musk. His parents split in 1979, and when he was 17, Elon moved to Canada as did his mom and two siblings, Kimbal and Tosca.
Elon Musk attends the Met Gala with his mother Maye Musk | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Maye...
But not many people know too much about his family, apart from the fact that he believes having lots of children (he has 11 kids) is helping to save the world. Here’s more on the Musk family tree.
Elon Musk’s parents and siblings
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 1971, to his mother, Maye Musk, and father, Errol Musk. His parents split in 1979, and when he was 17, Elon moved to Canada as did his mom and two siblings, Kimbal and Tosca.
Elon Musk attends the Met Gala with his mother Maye Musk | Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Maye...
- 4/26/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
9 Years Later, Prime Video's Best Sci-Fi Show is Still Unmatched (and Its 95% Tomatometer Proves It)
Sci-fi is a great way to deal with controversial issues like politics without getting into controversial issues like politics. That was one of the great successes of what is still (in my humble opinion) the best sci-fi show on Prime. But I'm not the only one who thinks so. The show has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85% rating on IMDb.
Space exploration of real-world issues
Every once in a while, a show comes along that manages to draw us into a fictional world in such a way that it feels real. Think back to how fast your heart was beating when you watched the happenings in Westeros and you'll understand what I mean.
The Expanse, which originally aired on Syfy in 2015 and was later picked up by Prime, is an example of this. Sometimes referred to as a space opera, the multi-award-winning show tackles a lot of tough...
Space exploration of real-world issues
Every once in a while, a show comes along that manages to draw us into a fictional world in such a way that it feels real. Think back to how fast your heart was beating when you watched the happenings in Westeros and you'll understand what I mean.
The Expanse, which originally aired on Syfy in 2015 and was later picked up by Prime, is an example of this. Sometimes referred to as a space opera, the multi-award-winning show tackles a lot of tough...
- 4/21/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
There was a time when people thought about Amazon, Jeff Bezos would come to mind. And when they thought about Tesla, Elon Musk would. Nowadays, you might just think of them as two of the richest men on the planet. But how rich are they?
Here’s the answer to which billionaire has the higher net worth. Plus, who the “richest person in the world” is today (it’s not Musk or Bezos).
Elon Musk’s net worth
Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
In 1992, he moved to America and attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Musk earned two degrees from the Ivy League school — a Bachelor of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of Science in economics.
Elon Musk attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
His first company was Zip2 Corporation, which has been described as an...
Here’s the answer to which billionaire has the higher net worth. Plus, who the “richest person in the world” is today (it’s not Musk or Bezos).
Elon Musk’s net worth
Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
In 1992, he moved to America and attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Musk earned two degrees from the Ivy League school — a Bachelor of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of Science in economics.
Elon Musk attends the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Los Angeles | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
His first company was Zip2 Corporation, which has been described as an...
- 4/15/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, hold hands like a picture-perfect couple on a date night for a state dinner in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
Sanchez held a sparkly clutch and wore a racy red gown that shined bright, with sleeves only on her upper arms. Bezos wore a classic tux look while holding hands with his date.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as part of his official state visit.
Sanchez’s cleavage-baring dress sparked a huge debate online, with many calling it “inappropriate.” to wear to the White House.
“Perhaps Lauren Sanchez should stop keeping up with the Kardashians,” one X user wrote.
Last year, Bezos moved to Miami from Seattle. Bezos has called Seattle home for nearly three decades and now wants to make a change for new opportunities.
Due to his move to sunny Florida,...
Sanchez held a sparkly clutch and wore a racy red gown that shined bright, with sleeves only on her upper arms. Bezos wore a classic tux look while holding hands with his date.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as part of his official state visit.
Sanchez’s cleavage-baring dress sparked a huge debate online, with many calling it “inappropriate.” to wear to the White House.
“Perhaps Lauren Sanchez should stop keeping up with the Kardashians,” one X user wrote.
Last year, Bezos moved to Miami from Seattle. Bezos has called Seattle home for nearly three decades and now wants to make a change for new opportunities.
Due to his move to sunny Florida,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Jeff Bezos and his future wife Lauren Sanchez hold hands as they arrive at the State Dinner on Wednesday (April 10) at the White House in Washington, DC.
The dinner was hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to honor Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
If you don’t know, the Amazon founder and his fiancee got engaged back in May of 2023. It’s unclear when they will be getting married at this time, but they did throw a star-studded engagement party.
The couple first went public with their relationship back in 2019, following Jeff‘s split with his wife of over 24 years, Mackenzie Scott. Lauren was formerly married to CAA’s Patrick Whitesell. The news of their divorce in 2019 came one day after Jeff Bezos‘ divorce was finalized.
Fyi: Lauren is wearing Rasario.
The dinner was hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to honor Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
If you don’t know, the Amazon founder and his fiancee got engaged back in May of 2023. It’s unclear when they will be getting married at this time, but they did throw a star-studded engagement party.
The couple first went public with their relationship back in 2019, following Jeff‘s split with his wife of over 24 years, Mackenzie Scott. Lauren was formerly married to CAA’s Patrick Whitesell. The news of their divorce in 2019 came one day after Jeff Bezos‘ divorce was finalized.
Fyi: Lauren is wearing Rasario.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In a letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy offered a refreshing dose of clarity regarding the status of Prime Video.
Just how big is Prime Video’s customer base? For years, the only way to answer this question was via speculation, as Amazon has steadfastly refused to make data like subscriber totals or the profitability of its streaming segment public for years. But in a recent letter to Amazon shareholders, company CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Prime Video had 200 million customers, an impressive number but one that comes with an important caveat.
Prime Video’s 200 million subscribers put it behind only Netflix in terms of total customers. Every Amazon Prime subscriber gets access to Prime Video as part of their account. Jassy also suggested that Prime Video isn’t profitable on its own yet. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com
At first glance, this revelation of Prime Video’s subscriber numbers is a big story.
Just how big is Prime Video’s customer base? For years, the only way to answer this question was via speculation, as Amazon has steadfastly refused to make data like subscriber totals or the profitability of its streaming segment public for years. But in a recent letter to Amazon shareholders, company CEO Andy Jassy revealed that Prime Video had 200 million customers, an impressive number but one that comes with an important caveat.
Prime Video’s 200 million subscribers put it behind only Netflix in terms of total customers. Every Amazon Prime subscriber gets access to Prime Video as part of their account. Jassy also suggested that Prime Video isn’t profitable on its own yet. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com
At first glance, this revelation of Prime Video’s subscriber numbers is a big story.
- 4/11/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy saluted the company’s progress in video advertising in his annual letter to shareholders.
Overall ad revenue rose 24% in 2023 compared with 2022, he noted, reaching $47 billion and the growth was “primarily driven by our sponsored ads.” Amazon has added Sponsored TV to the mix, giving advertisers a self-service option that will inject their messages into more than 30 streaming services, including Amazon’s Freevee and Twitch.
Earlier this year, Jassy recalled, Amazon’s Prime Video started including ads on scripted shows and films. He pegged overall reach at 200 million monthly viewers across movies and shows, Amazon MGM originals and live sports including NFL Thursday Night Football. “Streaming TV advertising is growing quickly and off to a strong start,” he wrote.
Unlike Disney and Netflix, which have upped subscription rates for those preferring not to see ads, Prime Video introduced ads as a standard feature across its service. Any...
Overall ad revenue rose 24% in 2023 compared with 2022, he noted, reaching $47 billion and the growth was “primarily driven by our sponsored ads.” Amazon has added Sponsored TV to the mix, giving advertisers a self-service option that will inject their messages into more than 30 streaming services, including Amazon’s Freevee and Twitch.
Earlier this year, Jassy recalled, Amazon’s Prime Video started including ads on scripted shows and films. He pegged overall reach at 200 million monthly viewers across movies and shows, Amazon MGM originals and live sports including NFL Thursday Night Football. “Streaming TV advertising is growing quickly and off to a strong start,” he wrote.
Unlike Disney and Netflix, which have upped subscription rates for those preferring not to see ads, Prime Video introduced ads as a standard feature across its service. Any...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon filed its annual report and proxy filing Thursday morning, revealing 2023 compensation for CEO Andy Jassy and chairman Jeff Bezos, with Jassy writing the company’s annual letter to shareholders, with generative artificial intelligence and Amazon’s advertising business both playing major roles.
Jassy’s 2023 pay package was in line with last year, with the executive earning $1.36 million, including a $365,000 salary and $992,764 in other compensation, mostly security services. That was up slightly from 2022, when Jassy earned $1.30 million.
In comparison, Jassy received a massive $212.7 million compensation package in 2021 connected to his rise to CEO, mostly in the form of Amazon stock.
Bezos, meanwhile, received only a $81,840 salary and $1.6 million in security costs, the same as in 2022.
In conjunction with the company’s annual report, Jassy also wrote his annual letter to shareholders, a tradition that serves as a venue for the CEO to outline his strategic priorities for the year ahead.
Jassy’s 2023 pay package was in line with last year, with the executive earning $1.36 million, including a $365,000 salary and $992,764 in other compensation, mostly security services. That was up slightly from 2022, when Jassy earned $1.30 million.
In comparison, Jassy received a massive $212.7 million compensation package in 2021 connected to his rise to CEO, mostly in the form of Amazon stock.
Bezos, meanwhile, received only a $81,840 salary and $1.6 million in security costs, the same as in 2022.
In conjunction with the company’s annual report, Jassy also wrote his annual letter to shareholders, a tradition that serves as a venue for the CEO to outline his strategic priorities for the year ahead.
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Update: Paul Simon performed “Graceland” at the White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
Kishida also made a Star Trek reference at one moment, using the phrase, “To boldly go where no one has gone before,” then naming cast member George Takei.
Previously: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making a return visit to the White House as guests at tonight’s White House State Dinner for Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Kishida Yuko.
Paul Simon performs "Graceland" at White House State Dinner for Japan pic.twitter.com/8SCF6llOd3
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 11, 2024
Star Trek State Dinner:
Japan Pm Fumio Kishida: "Let me conclude with the line from Star Trek: To boldly go where no one has gone before. By the way, @GeorgeTakei who played Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Ed Ruscha, running late to class one day in 1950, accidentally stiff-armed a glass-panel door at his junior high in Oklahoma City. “My hand went right through that door, all the students looked up, and there I was just dripping with blood,” says Ruscha, sipping a macchiato while seated behind a marble-topped desk in the skylit library of his Culver City studio, a sprawling 9,000-square-foot affair that was previously a movie prop house and before that an aerospace factory for Howard Hughes.
“I had this scar on my wrist for years,” he explains, rolling up the sleeve of an indigo button-down to inspect his left forearm, a rakish smile curling over his lips at the prospect of unearthing some remnants of that lacerating memory. “It’s almost gone by now.”
At 86, Ruscha — widely considered the high priest of the Los Angeles art world — is a bit whiter around the edges and...
“I had this scar on my wrist for years,” he explains, rolling up the sleeve of an indigo button-down to inspect his left forearm, a rakish smile curling over his lips at the prospect of unearthing some remnants of that lacerating memory. “It’s almost gone by now.”
At 86, Ruscha — widely considered the high priest of the Los Angeles art world — is a bit whiter around the edges and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Michael Slenske
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“TV doesn’t do it any justice.”
That’s what ABC News Live anchor Linsey Davis said, standing alongside “World News Tonight” host David Muir on the edge of Lake Champlain as the 2024 solar eclipse was just emerging from totality.
She’s right of course — as odd as it is to hear a TV anchor downplay the experience of watching TV. But with its two-hour live afternoon broadcast April 8, ABC News and National Geographic captured a sense of beauty almost completely foreign to the TV news landscape today, and found a way to preserve this moment of time with a pristine clarity and brilliance that technology’s made possible only recently.
Other networks devoted their airtime to the eclipse. CBS cut in, as well, and spent considerable time on a mass wedding being staged when the total eclipse came to Russellville, Arkansas; CNN had a reporter at a zoo in...
That’s what ABC News Live anchor Linsey Davis said, standing alongside “World News Tonight” host David Muir on the edge of Lake Champlain as the 2024 solar eclipse was just emerging from totality.
She’s right of course — as odd as it is to hear a TV anchor downplay the experience of watching TV. But with its two-hour live afternoon broadcast April 8, ABC News and National Geographic captured a sense of beauty almost completely foreign to the TV news landscape today, and found a way to preserve this moment of time with a pristine clarity and brilliance that technology’s made possible only recently.
Other networks devoted their airtime to the eclipse. CBS cut in, as well, and spent considerable time on a mass wedding being staged when the total eclipse came to Russellville, Arkansas; CNN had a reporter at a zoo in...
- 4/9/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has muscled its way to the top of viewership on Amazon Prime. The reboot was helmed by Doug Liman, and the numbers recorded are a positive sign that even though the film was overlooked for a theatrical release, the power of storytelling is still compelling, even if it is on a small screen.
The choice to go straight to streaming was deliberate on the part of the makers and the studio. Either way, the move paid off, as the film has set a new record.
Gyllenhaal’s film sets a new record (Source: Road House) Jake Gyllenhaal’s film Road House sets a new record
The film is a reboot of the 1989 film of the same name, starring Patrick Swayze. Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal had big boots to fill up with the role, but he did it successfully.
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The choice to go straight to streaming was deliberate on the part of the makers and the studio. Either way, the move paid off, as the film has set a new record.
Gyllenhaal’s film sets a new record (Source: Road House) Jake Gyllenhaal’s film Road House sets a new record
The film is a reboot of the 1989 film of the same name, starring Patrick Swayze. Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal had big boots to fill up with the role, but he did it successfully.
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- 4/3/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
At least Amazon Prime Video is less obscure than Peacock. But still.
The NFL on Wednesday announced its “Thursday Night Football’ exclusive home, Amazon’s Prime Video service, will be the lucky recipient (read: it paid) of an exclusive NFL Wild Card playoff game for the coming season. We do not yet know for which conference. The AFC and NFC Wild Card rounds take place in January; this past season’s Wild Card round came the weekend of January 13, 2024, so let’s assume the Amazon game will be the weekend of January 11, 2025.
The NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock hosted the NFL’s first-ever streaming-exclusive playoff game on January 13. It did not go over well with NFL fans who did not already have Peacock. Though many grumbled, several million signed up for the streamer in the 72-hour period ahead of the Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. The streaming-research firm Antenna...
The NFL on Wednesday announced its “Thursday Night Football’ exclusive home, Amazon’s Prime Video service, will be the lucky recipient (read: it paid) of an exclusive NFL Wild Card playoff game for the coming season. We do not yet know for which conference. The AFC and NFC Wild Card rounds take place in January; this past season’s Wild Card round came the weekend of January 13, 2024, so let’s assume the Amazon game will be the weekend of January 11, 2025.
The NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock hosted the NFL’s first-ever streaming-exclusive playoff game on January 13. It did not go over well with NFL fans who did not already have Peacock. Though many grumbled, several million signed up for the streamer in the 72-hour period ahead of the Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. The streaming-research firm Antenna...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
It was a scatter-shot Real Time from Bill Maher on Friday night. During the course of his conversations, the blame game fell on just about everyone, from politicians to tech titans to those staging St. Patrick’s Day parades.
The night started with tech reporter Kara Swisher, host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher, co-host of the podcast Pivot, and author of the memoir Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
Swisher’s dogged reporting has tech titans cringing, she claimed. “I think they’re scared a little bit,” and judging from her less-than-favorable comments on the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, they may have good reason.
She characterized that a lot of moguls are “hugely narcissistic,” and said the yes-men that surround them pump them to the point that, “You start t think of yourself as a god.”
Swisher was not willing to balance their good works with that attitude.
The night started with tech reporter Kara Swisher, host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher, co-host of the podcast Pivot, and author of the memoir Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
Swisher’s dogged reporting has tech titans cringing, she claimed. “I think they’re scared a little bit,” and judging from her less-than-favorable comments on the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, they may have good reason.
She characterized that a lot of moguls are “hugely narcissistic,” and said the yes-men that surround them pump them to the point that, “You start t think of yourself as a god.”
Swisher was not willing to balance their good works with that attitude.
- 3/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we discuss the drama field, which has lots of open slots.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we’ve saved the drama long enough. To misappropriate a classic line from one of my favorite comedies for purposes of this column: Are we having fun yet? Once home to “Succession,” “Better Call Saul” and “The Last of Us” among other bangers, this year’s drama category feels somewhat lighter by comparison. There is no real frontrunner, at least in the way we’ve been used to here, so that leaves “The Crown” — three years removed from its Emmy sweep but with a demonstrably less-loved season — and “The Morning Show” at the top of the predictions charts. Sure? I could...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we’ve saved the drama long enough. To misappropriate a classic line from one of my favorite comedies for purposes of this column: Are we having fun yet? Once home to “Succession,” “Better Call Saul” and “The Last of Us” among other bangers, this year’s drama category feels somewhat lighter by comparison. There is no real frontrunner, at least in the way we’ve been used to here, so that leaves “The Crown” — three years removed from its Emmy sweep but with a demonstrably less-loved season — and “The Morning Show” at the top of the predictions charts. Sure? I could...
- 3/22/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Director Doug Liman still insists that Road House was intended for a cinema release, but concedes that he’s “very publicly lost” his fight to get the film on the big screen.
On Amazon Prime Video now, you’ll find Jake Gyllenhaal brawling with bad guys in director Doug Liman’s stylish, in-your-face remake of Road House.
As we’ve previously seen, though, the film is almost as famous for making headlines pre-release, with Liman vocally expressing his frustration that Road House wasn’t going to get a cinema release. The filmmaker wrote a guest column on Deadline, in which he said Amazon was using Road House to “sell plumbing fixtures.”
It’s something Liman says again in a terrific new video, spotted by World of Reel, in which filmmaker Casey Neistat visits Liman at a post-production studio in New York and talks to him about the director’s self-described “war with Amazon.
On Amazon Prime Video now, you’ll find Jake Gyllenhaal brawling with bad guys in director Doug Liman’s stylish, in-your-face remake of Road House.
As we’ve previously seen, though, the film is almost as famous for making headlines pre-release, with Liman vocally expressing his frustration that Road House wasn’t going to get a cinema release. The filmmaker wrote a guest column on Deadline, in which he said Amazon was using Road House to “sell plumbing fixtures.”
It’s something Liman says again in a terrific new video, spotted by World of Reel, in which filmmaker Casey Neistat visits Liman at a post-production studio in New York and talks to him about the director’s self-described “war with Amazon.
- 3/22/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Road House is currently streaming on Prime Video, but the film’s director, Doug Liman, wishes audiences were watching it in theaters. According to the acclaimed filmmaker, Amazon is “giving audiences the shaft” by not hosting the film on the silver screen, and he feels as if he’s lost a public battle for the project’s worth. In a video posted by Casey Neistat, the notable YouTube sensation gets Liman’s uncensored version of the story and chronicles the director’s trip to the Road House premiere, which, adding insult to injury, takes place in a packed theater.
When Neistat and Liman meet in the room where the sound for Road House was mixed, it becomes apparent that Liman designed the film for theaters. Different studio spaces represent different mixing environments. If a movie will stream in living rooms, sound engineers mix the audio in a smaller space to replicate living room environments.
When Neistat and Liman meet in the room where the sound for Road House was mixed, it becomes apparent that Liman designed the film for theaters. Different studio spaces represent different mixing environments. If a movie will stream in living rooms, sound engineers mix the audio in a smaller space to replicate living room environments.
- 3/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott has recently donated $640M to over 300 nonprofit groups. After announcing her decision to donate on Tuesday, the former wife of the Amazon founder gave away a staggering amount to help people in difficult situations.
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott from Charlie Ross interview
According to reports, MacKenzie Scott’s donation announcement came after Elon Musk accused her of “destroying Western civilization” by distributing money. Initially promising to donate $250M, Scott seemingly doubled the amount after Musk’s taunt. Now, her total donation turned out to be more than what Eternals and The Marvels earned at the box office combined.
MacKenzie Scott Donated $640M to Nonprofit Groups
Last year a nonprofit organization serving Los Angeles’ homeless and foster youth applied for a slice of billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s donation and expected to get $1M. However, to their surprise, as per the LA Times, the...
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott from Charlie Ross interview
According to reports, MacKenzie Scott’s donation announcement came after Elon Musk accused her of “destroying Western civilization” by distributing money. Initially promising to donate $250M, Scott seemingly doubled the amount after Musk’s taunt. Now, her total donation turned out to be more than what Eternals and The Marvels earned at the box office combined.
MacKenzie Scott Donated $640M to Nonprofit Groups
Last year a nonprofit organization serving Los Angeles’ homeless and foster youth applied for a slice of billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s donation and expected to get $1M. However, to their surprise, as per the LA Times, the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez announced Eva Longoria and Admiral Bill McRaven as the 2024 recipients of the Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award was established in 2021 to support leaders addressing today’s seemingly intractable problems. In its third year, the purpose of the honor remains the same – to recognize leaders who aim high and pursue solutions with courage and civility. As part of the honor, Longoria and McRaven were presented with $50M each to direct to the charities of their choice, joining the ranks of previous years’ recipients Van Jones, José Andrés and Dolly Parton.
As a Latina woman, Longoria has been a longtime advocate for the advancement of the Latino community, both as a storyteller and fierce champion for education and entrepreneurship. This award signifies her incredible contributions to empowering Latinas to create brighter futures as well as her work to promote a more inclusive society.
The Bezos Courage & Civility Award was established in 2021 to support leaders addressing today’s seemingly intractable problems. In its third year, the purpose of the honor remains the same – to recognize leaders who aim high and pursue solutions with courage and civility. As part of the honor, Longoria and McRaven were presented with $50M each to direct to the charities of their choice, joining the ranks of previous years’ recipients Van Jones, José Andrés and Dolly Parton.
As a Latina woman, Longoria has been a longtime advocate for the advancement of the Latino community, both as a storyteller and fierce champion for education and entrepreneurship. This award signifies her incredible contributions to empowering Latinas to create brighter futures as well as her work to promote a more inclusive society.
- 3/21/2024
- Look to the Stars
Netflix's "3 Body Problem" adaptation, which I reviewed for /Film here, is a genre-bender in the truest sense of the phrase. Based on Chinese author Liu Cixin's seminal novel of the same name, the series takes its cues from hard sci-fi, horror, and even bursts of fantasy while telling a sweeping and genuinely epic story about humanity's first contact with aliens. The live-action series isn't the first attempt to bring the Hugo-award-winning book to the small screen, as China's own uber-faithful "Three-Body" beat Netflix to the punch a few years ago. But as much as hardcore fans might enjoy pitting the two adaptations against one another, even that manufactured rivalry is nothing compared to the behind-the-scenes drama that ultimately led to "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss gaining the rights to put their own spin on the material.
In the early going, "3 Body Problem...
In the early going, "3 Body Problem...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
President Joe Biden, appearing at one of DC’s oldest traditions, the Gridiron Dinner, made some sharp quips about Donald Trump but then turned serious about the threat that his rival poses to democracy.
Biden directed his barbs at his own age and at his predecessor.
“One candidate’s too old and mentally unfit to be president,” Biden said. “The other guy’s me.”
The dinner tradition, which dates to the 19th century, is a white-tie night that routinely draws the top echelons of government, media and business to watch journalists perform musical skits and politicians, also including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Utah Governor Spencer Cox, do some of their own standup.
Biden noted that his student debt relief program “doesn’t apply to everyone. Just yesterday, a defeated-looking man came up and said, “I’m being crushed by debt. I’m completely wiped out.” I said, ‘Sorry, Donald I can’t help out.
Biden directed his barbs at his own age and at his predecessor.
“One candidate’s too old and mentally unfit to be president,” Biden said. “The other guy’s me.”
The dinner tradition, which dates to the 19th century, is a white-tie night that routinely draws the top echelons of government, media and business to watch journalists perform musical skits and politicians, also including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Utah Governor Spencer Cox, do some of their own standup.
Biden noted that his student debt relief program “doesn’t apply to everyone. Just yesterday, a defeated-looking man came up and said, “I’m being crushed by debt. I’m completely wiped out.” I said, ‘Sorry, Donald I can’t help out.
- 3/17/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
While Eva Longoria is renowned as an actress, she is also a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. Her efforts to use her influence have left a positive impact on many, primarily those who were the direct beneficiaries of her various outreach programs.
The actress has been very vocal about certain issues throughout her life, and she has taken proactive steps to help whenever she can. Jeff Bezos, the former CEO of Amazon, recognized her efforts and even honored her for them recently.
Eva Longoria honored for her philanthropic work
Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Courage and Civility Award in 2021, and Eva Longoria was one of the recipients this year, alongside Admiral Bill McRaven. The award recognizes the work being done to mitigate some of the world’s biggest concerns at present.
Both the actress and the admiral will each receive $50 million from the award. Moreover, they can freely donate to any charity of their choice.
The actress has been very vocal about certain issues throughout her life, and she has taken proactive steps to help whenever she can. Jeff Bezos, the former CEO of Amazon, recognized her efforts and even honored her for them recently.
Eva Longoria honored for her philanthropic work
Jeff Bezos launched the Bezos Courage and Civility Award in 2021, and Eva Longoria was one of the recipients this year, alongside Admiral Bill McRaven. The award recognizes the work being done to mitigate some of the world’s biggest concerns at present.
Both the actress and the admiral will each receive $50 million from the award. Moreover, they can freely donate to any charity of their choice.
- 3/15/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Jeff Bezos will gift $100 million to actress Eva Longoria and admiral Bill McRaven as part of the Amazon founder’s annual prize to individuals who contribute to society significantly.
The Jeff Bezos Courage and Civility Award amounted to $50 million for both Longoria and McRaven, to be used to help those in need.
Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have distributed the award yearly since 2021 (though Bezos did not present an award last year). Previous recipients include Van Jones, Jose Andres and Dolly Parton.
Longoria, known best for her work on Desperate Housewives, founded the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2012 with the stated mission “to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. By providing Latinas with the resources to succeed in school and business, we can help empower the Latino community.”
Their outreach includes work in Stem education, parent engagement, mentorship and entrepreneurship.
“We work...
The Jeff Bezos Courage and Civility Award amounted to $50 million for both Longoria and McRaven, to be used to help those in need.
Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have distributed the award yearly since 2021 (though Bezos did not present an award last year). Previous recipients include Van Jones, Jose Andres and Dolly Parton.
Longoria, known best for her work on Desperate Housewives, founded the Eva Longoria Foundation in 2012 with the stated mission “to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. By providing Latinas with the resources to succeed in school and business, we can help empower the Latino community.”
Their outreach includes work in Stem education, parent engagement, mentorship and entrepreneurship.
“We work...
- 3/15/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are giving away $100 million as part of Bezos’ annual prize to individuals who make significant contributions to society.
This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.
The Bezos Courage and Civility Award is given to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility via work with charitable organizations.
The first recipients of the prize were Van Jones, a lawyer and CNN commentator, and chef José Andrés, who each received $100 million in 2021. Dolly Parton was the 2022 recipient. There was no 2023 award.
In a statement, McRaven said he wants to use the gift to focus on three areas: educating the children of deceased veterans, particularly in the special operations community; the mental health and...
This year’s recipients of $50 million each are actor and entrepreneur Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven, a retired Navy admiral and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.
The Bezos Courage and Civility Award is given to people who try to find solutions to complicated problems, attempt to be uniters, and embrace civility via work with charitable organizations.
The first recipients of the prize were Van Jones, a lawyer and CNN commentator, and chef José Andrés, who each received $100 million in 2021. Dolly Parton was the 2022 recipient. There was no 2023 award.
In a statement, McRaven said he wants to use the gift to focus on three areas: educating the children of deceased veterans, particularly in the special operations community; the mental health and...
- 3/15/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscars weekend is the most star-studded of the year. Whether nominated or unattached to the Academy-recognized films, celebrities gather en masse to celebrate the awards show.
This year, like many before, Vanity Fair threw the largest and most extravagant after-party. The many groups of A-list actors, Grammy Award-winning singers, and cultural icons would make your eyes pop. Here are some of the most exciting:
(L-r) Tyrese Gibson and Chris Hemsworth. Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Sydney Sweeney, and Camila Cabello | Kevin Mazur/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair; Dave Benett/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair
Hosted by Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones, the 2024 Oscars After-Party took place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Hemsworth presented “Best Animated Feature” with Anya Taylor-Joy at the Oscars. During the after-party, he laughed with singer/actor Tyrese Gibson.
Euphoria stars Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney reunited for a photo alongside Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello.
This year, like many before, Vanity Fair threw the largest and most extravagant after-party. The many groups of A-list actors, Grammy Award-winning singers, and cultural icons would make your eyes pop. Here are some of the most exciting:
(L-r) Tyrese Gibson and Chris Hemsworth. Billie Eilish, Maude Apatow, Sydney Sweeney, and Camila Cabello | Kevin Mazur/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair; Dave Benett/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair
Hosted by Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Radhika Jones, the 2024 Oscars After-Party took place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Hemsworth presented “Best Animated Feature” with Anya Taylor-Joy at the Oscars. During the after-party, he laughed with singer/actor Tyrese Gibson.
Euphoria stars Maude Apatow and Sydney Sweeney reunited for a photo alongside Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello.
- 3/12/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some social media users on X (formerly Twitter) have come for the red and yellow backdrop at Vanity Fair’s 2024 Oscar Party, complaining that the colors remind them of the McDonald’s fast-food chain.
Scores of stars walked the carpet at the magazine’s Academy Awards afterparty, one of the most exclusive invites in Hollywood, from Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Sofia Vergara to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
But instead of more restrained color palettes seen in recent years, including 2023’s blue-and-silver combo, this year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party featured much more blaring hues that share the colors of McDonald’s fries packaging.
“It looks like a big McDonald’s,” wrote X user @kenobisms.
Agreed @Tthasage, “Why did Vanity fair after party choose this red carpet set up. It’s so ugly reminds me of McDonalds and clashes with the clothes.”
Added another user on X,...
Scores of stars walked the carpet at the magazine’s Academy Awards afterparty, one of the most exclusive invites in Hollywood, from Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Sofia Vergara to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez.
But instead of more restrained color palettes seen in recent years, including 2023’s blue-and-silver combo, this year’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party featured much more blaring hues that share the colors of McDonald’s fries packaging.
“It looks like a big McDonald’s,” wrote X user @kenobisms.
Agreed @Tthasage, “Why did Vanity fair after party choose this red carpet set up. It’s so ugly reminds me of McDonalds and clashes with the clothes.”
Added another user on X,...
- 3/11/2024
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
So many celebrities were in attendance at the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Dinner ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards!
The event was held on Saturday (March 9) at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Nominees spotted at the dinner include Margot Robbie, Colman Domingo, Robert De Niro, America Ferrera, Celine Song, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sandra Huller, and Justine Triet.
Additionally, Kristen Stewart, Usher, Willem Dafoe, Tessa Thompson, Ava DuVernay, Maya Rudolph, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Daniel Kaluuya, Patrick Dempsey, Jillian Fink, Leslie Mann, Phoebe Tonkin, Chloe Sevigny, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Munn, Alexandra Shipp, David Oyelowo, Rebecca Hall, James Marsden, Dominic Sessa, Michael Keaton, Kerry Washington, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, and Lily-Rose Depp were in attendance.
See the full list of 2024 Oscar nominees!
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars Dinner…...
The event was held on Saturday (March 9) at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Nominees spotted at the dinner include Margot Robbie, Colman Domingo, Robert De Niro, America Ferrera, Celine Song, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sandra Huller, and Justine Triet.
Additionally, Kristen Stewart, Usher, Willem Dafoe, Tessa Thompson, Ava DuVernay, Maya Rudolph, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Daniel Kaluuya, Patrick Dempsey, Jillian Fink, Leslie Mann, Phoebe Tonkin, Chloe Sevigny, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Munn, Alexandra Shipp, David Oyelowo, Rebecca Hall, James Marsden, Dominic Sessa, Michael Keaton, Kerry Washington, Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez, and Lily-Rose Depp were in attendance.
See the full list of 2024 Oscar nominees!
Browse through the gallery to see all the photos from the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars Dinner…...
- 3/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Elon Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly known as Twitter), and, let us never forget, “The Boring Company,” made a rare appearance at a Hollywood function on Thursday night. The Future King of Mars landed at an SXSW promotional activation for “Fallout,” the new Amazon Prime Video science fiction series executive produced by Jonathan Nolan.
It isn’t too shocking to see Musk at a SXSW event. While he famously has no fixed address, he does maintain a post office box in Lakeway, Texas, which is about a 45-minute drive from Austin. Furthermore, SXSW has always been a safe space for “disrupters,” and maintains a bit of a Libertarian streak.
But it is a little surprising that Musk would go cheerleader mode for something streaming on Amazon, what with him and Jeff Bezos as dueling space explorers, but Deadline notes that the South African-born tech zillionaire is,...
It isn’t too shocking to see Musk at a SXSW event. While he famously has no fixed address, he does maintain a post office box in Lakeway, Texas, which is about a 45-minute drive from Austin. Furthermore, SXSW has always been a safe space for “disrupters,” and maintains a bit of a Libertarian streak.
But it is a little surprising that Musk would go cheerleader mode for something streaming on Amazon, what with him and Jeff Bezos as dueling space explorers, but Deadline notes that the South African-born tech zillionaire is,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
According to director Zack Snyder’s maths, his Netflix sci-fi film Rebel Moon was seen more often than Barbie, with “160 million people” watching.
Last year’s blockbuster conversation was dominated by Barbie and Oppenheimer, but by rights, we ought to be throwing Rebel Moon into the mix.
According to director Zack Snyder’s calculations, 160 million people streamed part one of his sci-fi fantasy, subtitled A Child Of Fire, last year. He then reasons that, if those numbers were converted to ticket sales, then Rebel Moon would have outsold Barbie in cinemas.
Here’s what Snyder said on Joe Rogan’s podcast, as picked up by Variety:
“You think about Netflix, for instance, where you push a button,” Snyder said at a somewhat caffeinated pace. “Rebel Moon, right? Say right now it’s almost at 90 million views, right? 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take. They assume two viewers per screening,...
Last year’s blockbuster conversation was dominated by Barbie and Oppenheimer, but by rights, we ought to be throwing Rebel Moon into the mix.
According to director Zack Snyder’s calculations, 160 million people streamed part one of his sci-fi fantasy, subtitled A Child Of Fire, last year. He then reasons that, if those numbers were converted to ticket sales, then Rebel Moon would have outsold Barbie in cinemas.
Here’s what Snyder said on Joe Rogan’s podcast, as picked up by Variety:
“You think about Netflix, for instance, where you push a button,” Snyder said at a somewhat caffeinated pace. “Rebel Moon, right? Say right now it’s almost at 90 million views, right? 80 or 90 million accounts turned it on, give or take. They assume two viewers per screening,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Oscar week is finally here! Ask anyone who has been in the thick of awards season and they’ll likely let out a huge sigh followed by exasperated admission that this has been one of the most hectic runs in recent memory. The condensed calendar, forced by last year’s dual strikes, could translate to more lively bashes, however, as there’s light at the end of the tunnel with Sunday’s Oscars. That can only mean that champagne is currently popping at A-list bashes across Los Angeles, and The Hollywood Reporter is on the scene everywhere from Vanity Fair and Elton John to MPTF’s Night Before. See below for the roundup of all the red carpet action.
Vanity Fair
Editor in chief Radhika Jones hosted a milestone 30th anniversary party at a custom designed structure that connects the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Beverly Hills City Hall.
Vanity Fair
Editor in chief Radhika Jones hosted a milestone 30th anniversary party at a custom designed structure that connects the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Beverly Hills City Hall.
- 3/7/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba and Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign is being boosted by deep-pocketed supporters of Donald Trump, venture capitalists, conservative Hollywood types, and other celebrities.
Democrats worry the Kennedy campaign could help tank President Joe Biden’s reelection bid and make Trump president again. He is also a danger to public health: Kennedy has spread false conspiracy theories about Covid-19 vaccines and claimed vaccines cause autism.
American Values 2024, a super Pac backing Kennedy, is the most important funding vehicle for his longshot bid for president. The group spent $7 million on a...
Democrats worry the Kennedy campaign could help tank President Joe Biden’s reelection bid and make Trump president again. He is also a danger to public health: Kennedy has spread false conspiracy theories about Covid-19 vaccines and claimed vaccines cause autism.
American Values 2024, a super Pac backing Kennedy, is the most important funding vehicle for his longshot bid for president. The group spent $7 million on a...
- 2/26/2024
- by Adam Rawnsley
- Rollingstone.com
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... the sun reflecting off Lex Luthor's bald head?
Ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran effectively took over DC Studios and set up shop with their grand vision for the superhero universe on the big screen, all eyes have been firmly fixed on the first official debut of the new franchise. Fittingly enough, that'll take shape with a brand-new movie centered on the Man of Steel himself in "Superman: Legacy." The fandom has been abuzz about the idea of returning to a more traditional version of Superman, one that will (presumably) end up a far cry from the darker and edgier approach taken by Zack Snyder. But that's not to say all elements will be new and unfamiliar -- though we know we'll be skipping the origin story this time around, new Superman actor David Corenswet will...
Ever since James Gunn and Peter Safran effectively took over DC Studios and set up shop with their grand vision for the superhero universe on the big screen, all eyes have been firmly fixed on the first official debut of the new franchise. Fittingly enough, that'll take shape with a brand-new movie centered on the Man of Steel himself in "Superman: Legacy." The fandom has been abuzz about the idea of returning to a more traditional version of Superman, one that will (presumably) end up a far cry from the darker and edgier approach taken by Zack Snyder. But that's not to say all elements will be new and unfamiliar -- though we know we'll be skipping the origin story this time around, new Superman actor David Corenswet will...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future in Star Trek became legendary for advancing diversity and representation on television. As the creator of the original series and its Next Generation sequel, Roddenberry pioneered casting Black and Asian actors in prominent roles. He imagined a utopian society built on peace, equality, and exploration.
Yet behind this progressive image, Roddenberry’s personal behavior betrayed a troubling contradiction. The man who symbolized an enlightened future has now been exposed for his past chauvinistic misconduct. Although married, Roddenberry carried on affairs with Nichelle Nichols and Majel Barrett, two female stars of the original Star Trek. An assistant producer on the show declared he intentionally exploited women on set.
Star Trek’s visionary Gene Roddenberry accused of sexist behavior behind the scenes
Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols had an affair with series creator Gene Roddenberry
According to Nicki Swift, actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt.
Yet behind this progressive image, Roddenberry’s personal behavior betrayed a troubling contradiction. The man who symbolized an enlightened future has now been exposed for his past chauvinistic misconduct. Although married, Roddenberry carried on affairs with Nichelle Nichols and Majel Barrett, two female stars of the original Star Trek. An assistant producer on the show declared he intentionally exploited women on set.
Star Trek’s visionary Gene Roddenberry accused of sexist behavior behind the scenes
Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols had an affair with series creator Gene Roddenberry
According to Nicki Swift, actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt.
- 2/15/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
Last week, news broke of Jeff Bezos‘ staggering $2 billion stock sale, accompanied by the convenient perk of the absence of state taxes.
This development comes as no surprise after Bezos’ revealed his decision to uproot himself from his famous home in Seattle, where he resided for nearly three decades, and relocate to Miami. While Bezos cited reasons such as proximity to family and his space exploration ventures at Blue Origin, tax avoidance as an underlying motivation cannot be discounted.
In 2022, Washington state introduced a progressive capital gains tax of 7% on the sale of stocks or bonds that exceeded $250,000.
As Washington lacked a personal income tax, this was the first instance where Bezos would be subject to state taxes on his stock sales. This tax imposition disrupted Bezos’ long-standing pattern of selling billions of dollars worth of Amazon shares annually since 1998. These sales primarily fueled his philanthropic endeavors, investment in Blue...
This development comes as no surprise after Bezos’ revealed his decision to uproot himself from his famous home in Seattle, where he resided for nearly three decades, and relocate to Miami. While Bezos cited reasons such as proximity to family and his space exploration ventures at Blue Origin, tax avoidance as an underlying motivation cannot be discounted.
In 2022, Washington state introduced a progressive capital gains tax of 7% on the sale of stocks or bonds that exceeded $250,000.
As Washington lacked a personal income tax, this was the first instance where Bezos would be subject to state taxes on his stock sales. This tax imposition disrupted Bezos’ long-standing pattern of selling billions of dollars worth of Amazon shares annually since 1998. These sales primarily fueled his philanthropic endeavors, investment in Blue...
- 2/14/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Jeff Bezos sold 12 million shares of Amazon.com Inc. this week, the first time the billionaire has sold the company’s stock since 2021, according to a report by Fortune.
The sales netted slightly more than $2 billion, according to a filing.
Amazon reported on Feb. 2 that Bezos plans to sell as much as 50 million shares of Amazon over the next 12 months
That amount takes advantage of a recent stock surge that’s put Bezos in position of becomingthe world’s richest person. He has $199.5 billion as of Friday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Bezos has sold over $30 billion in shares since 2002, including about $20 billion combined in 2020 and 2021. He has been generous, gifting stock shares worth roughly $230 million to nonprofit organizations in November.
Amazon has not commented on this week’s stock sales.
The sales netted slightly more than $2 billion, according to a filing.
Amazon reported on Feb. 2 that Bezos plans to sell as much as 50 million shares of Amazon over the next 12 months
That amount takes advantage of a recent stock surge that’s put Bezos in position of becomingthe world’s richest person. He has $199.5 billion as of Friday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Bezos has sold over $30 billion in shares since 2002, including about $20 billion combined in 2020 and 2021. He has been generous, gifting stock shares worth roughly $230 million to nonprofit organizations in November.
Amazon has not commented on this week’s stock sales.
- 2/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcoming nominees and guests to the 76th DGA Awards, director, producer and writer Judd Apatow greeted the audience joking, “I’m your host Bradley Cooper in an even more beguiling Jewish nose.”
Apatow opened up with a zinger drafting off the DGA’s history of never striking against the studios. He noted that his agents told him to hold out for more money for his fifth time as host of the ceremony: “But in the spirit of the DGA I accepted their first offer.”
Taking aim at the current political landscape, Apatow addressed the crowd stating, “I swear to god if this is the only time you vote this year, you can all go fuck yourselves.” He noted the age of the likely nominees for the presidential election, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The race is going to be between “a guy old enough to have met Hitler and a guy who wishes he had.
Apatow opened up with a zinger drafting off the DGA’s history of never striking against the studios. He noted that his agents told him to hold out for more money for his fifth time as host of the ceremony: “But in the spirit of the DGA I accepted their first offer.”
Taking aim at the current political landscape, Apatow addressed the crowd stating, “I swear to god if this is the only time you vote this year, you can all go fuck yourselves.” He noted the age of the likely nominees for the presidential election, Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The race is going to be between “a guy old enough to have met Hitler and a guy who wishes he had.
- 2/11/2024
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
If there’s a holy grail of awards opening monologues, it’s Judd Apatow’s at the DGA Awards.
In typical fashion, the filmmaker who is known for his killer Bill Cosby impersonation, took the mic for the fifth time to host the DGA Awards — with the opening monologue cut off to the press room. Don’t ask why that is in a post Trump era political environment.
Apatow won over the room with his jokes about how hasty the DGA came to an agreement with the AMPTP, M&As and how Byron Allen could be the ultimate buyer of all media companies, and SAG-AFTRA president as “the voice of reason” during the swamps of the strike.
“My agent said I should hold out for more money, but in the spirt of the DGA, I accepted their first offer!” ribbed the 40-Year Old Virgin director in reference to how fast...
In typical fashion, the filmmaker who is known for his killer Bill Cosby impersonation, took the mic for the fifth time to host the DGA Awards — with the opening monologue cut off to the press room. Don’t ask why that is in a post Trump era political environment.
Apatow won over the room with his jokes about how hasty the DGA came to an agreement with the AMPTP, M&As and how Byron Allen could be the ultimate buyer of all media companies, and SAG-AFTRA president as “the voice of reason” during the swamps of the strike.
“My agent said I should hold out for more money, but in the spirt of the DGA, I accepted their first offer!” ribbed the 40-Year Old Virgin director in reference to how fast...
- 2/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Natalie Sitek
- Deadline Film + TV
In 2023, rapper and producer Rick Ross purchased a $35 million mansion on the exclusive Star Island in Miami.
Star Island is home to many other notable names, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, fellow rapper and neighbor to Ross. The property boasts a size of nearly one acre. The mansion itself is 12,400 square feet.
Ross now has plans to spend another $20 million for renovations. An additional 4,000 square will be added to the property. After renovations, Ross’ home might outshine those of billionaires Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin also living in Miami.
Ross told The New York Post, “We are excited to be expanding the home towards the ocean and we are planning a Japanese rare Koi fish pond, the walls with maybe a Basquiat painting.”
Ross will be getting the help of a celebrity and billionaire homebuilder to make the renovations happen. Other features that will be added to the house include a...
Star Island is home to many other notable names, including Sean “Diddy” Combs, fellow rapper and neighbor to Ross. The property boasts a size of nearly one acre. The mansion itself is 12,400 square feet.
Ross now has plans to spend another $20 million for renovations. An additional 4,000 square will be added to the property. After renovations, Ross’ home might outshine those of billionaires Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin also living in Miami.
Ross told The New York Post, “We are excited to be expanding the home towards the ocean and we are planning a Japanese rare Koi fish pond, the walls with maybe a Basquiat painting.”
Ross will be getting the help of a celebrity and billionaire homebuilder to make the renovations happen. Other features that will be added to the house include a...
- 2/11/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Taylor Swift’s lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to a college student who uses public flight data to track private jet usage, suggesting his social media accounts were aiding Swift’s stalkers and threatening her safety.
As The Washington Post reports, the letter was sent to Jack Sweeney, the same programmer and University of Central Florida student briefly suspended from X in Dec. 2022 after his jet tracking account rankled Elon Musk. At the time, Musk characterized the tracking of aircraft as a form of “doxxing,” and compared sharing this flight info — which,...
As The Washington Post reports, the letter was sent to Jack Sweeney, the same programmer and University of Central Florida student briefly suspended from X in Dec. 2022 after his jet tracking account rankled Elon Musk. At the time, Musk characterized the tracking of aircraft as a form of “doxxing,” and compared sharing this flight info — which,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline.
In today’s conversation I chat with Latasha Gillespie, the Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and Freevee. In her role, she is responsible for the development and management of all content-related and customer-facing Deia work for the organization.
Under her leadership, Amazon MGM Studios created the entertainment industry’s first Inclusion Policy and Playbook, and standardized Deia into its Greenlight Process. Latasha also created the Howard Entertainment Program, the first of its kind partnership between a major studio and an Hbcu.
Prior to her current role, Latasha led the Global Diversity and Inclusion organization across Amazon, where she worked with Jeff Bezos and regularly briefed both the Board of Directors, and Congressional members on Amazon’s Deia Strategies and progress. In addition,...
In today’s conversation I chat with Latasha Gillespie, the Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video and Freevee. In her role, she is responsible for the development and management of all content-related and customer-facing Deia work for the organization.
Under her leadership, Amazon MGM Studios created the entertainment industry’s first Inclusion Policy and Playbook, and standardized Deia into its Greenlight Process. Latasha also created the Howard Entertainment Program, the first of its kind partnership between a major studio and an Hbcu.
Prior to her current role, Latasha led the Global Diversity and Inclusion organization across Amazon, where she worked with Jeff Bezos and regularly briefed both the Board of Directors, and Congressional members on Amazon’s Deia Strategies and progress. In addition,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Kennedy Jr. and a super Pac backing his 2024 presidential campaign have raised $50 million, according to new federal election records released Wednesday. Half of that staggering cash haul has come from two people.
Timothy Mellon, a Republican megadonor who has also backed former President Donald Trump, has donated another $10 million to the pro-Kennedy super Pac, American Values 2024. Mellon, an heir to the Mellon banking fortune, gave a total of $15 million to the group in 2023. He separately donated $10 million to Make America Great Again Inc., a pro-Trump super Pac, in...
Timothy Mellon, a Republican megadonor who has also backed former President Donald Trump, has donated another $10 million to the pro-Kennedy super Pac, American Values 2024. Mellon, an heir to the Mellon banking fortune, gave a total of $15 million to the group in 2023. He separately donated $10 million to Make America Great Again Inc., a pro-Trump super Pac, in...
- 1/31/2024
- by Andrew Perez
- Rollingstone.com
In an unusual decision, a Delaware judge has voided Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from the electric automaker Tesla, siding with a shareholder who sued claiming the sum was excessive.
The decision throws Musk’s enormous fortune into a cloud of doubt, with the 2018 pay plan making up a significant portion of his wealth. Were it completely voided, Musk would no longer be the world’s richest man, and would fall below Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnualt.
Musk has subsequently sold tens of billions of dollars in Tesla stock, and also secured some of that stock against personal loans, both of which he has used to help fund his other businesses. That includes his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, now called X. That being said, the plaintiffs argue that the tranche of shares in question remain untouched.
In a post on X after the ruling was issued,...
The decision throws Musk’s enormous fortune into a cloud of doubt, with the 2018 pay plan making up a significant portion of his wealth. Were it completely voided, Musk would no longer be the world’s richest man, and would fall below Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and luxury goods mogul Bernard Arnualt.
Musk has subsequently sold tens of billions of dollars in Tesla stock, and also secured some of that stock against personal loans, both of which he has used to help fund his other businesses. That includes his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, now called X. That being said, the plaintiffs argue that the tranche of shares in question remain untouched.
In a post on X after the ruling was issued,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Smalls has all the makings of a hero. Young, charismatic and sympathetically rebellious, he quits his job at a New York Amazon warehouse over inadequate PPE provision, but doesn’t walk away: Instead, he launches an effort to establish a labor union at his former workplace, eager to improve conditions for those staying the course. It would be easy to build a halo-lit documentary portrait around this handsome, rabble-rousing father of three, but Brett Story and Stephen Maing’s excellent “Union” is something more finely shaded and community-minded than that. As a long-view anatomy of a unionization campaign, the film may be galvanized by Smalls’ presence at its center, but it’s rather less idealistic about the human politics involved in fighting corporations. Strong personalities inspire but they also divide; keeping everyone on side against a faceless foe is harder than Hollywood makes it look.
“Union” is no Hollywood film,...
“Union” is no Hollywood film,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal Photo: Amazon MGM Studios
Jake Gyllenhaal wants you to be nice to his remake of Road House—until it’s time to not be nice.
The trailer for Gyllenhaal’s Mma-inspired spin on Rowdy Herrington’s late-80s classic, Road House, is finally here. Judging by the...
Jake Gyllenhaal wants you to be nice to his remake of Road House—until it’s time to not be nice.
The trailer for Gyllenhaal’s Mma-inspired spin on Rowdy Herrington’s late-80s classic, Road House, is finally here. Judging by the...
- 1/25/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Exclusive: Deadline can tell you that the opening night movie for SXSW on March 8 is Doug Liman’s Amazon MGM feature, Road House. SXSW had no comment. So far the other big studio movie to play SXSW is Universal’s Ryan Gosling action title, The Fall Guy.
Road House is an edgier reboot of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. This time around it’s Jake Gyllenhaal who plays the bouncer who has never lost a fight.
The blockbuster filmmaker of such movies as Edge of Tomorrow and Mr & Mrs. Smith wrote on Deadline today that he will not be at the premiere of this movie — because Amazon MGM opted not to give the pic a theatrical release, and jettison the title to Prime Video. Liman signed up to make a theatrical movie for MGM, but after Amazon took over the motion picture studio, despite their billion dollars commitment to theatrical,...
Road House is an edgier reboot of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. This time around it’s Jake Gyllenhaal who plays the bouncer who has never lost a fight.
The blockbuster filmmaker of such movies as Edge of Tomorrow and Mr & Mrs. Smith wrote on Deadline today that he will not be at the premiere of this movie — because Amazon MGM opted not to give the pic a theatrical release, and jettison the title to Prime Video. Liman signed up to make a theatrical movie for MGM, but after Amazon took over the motion picture studio, despite their billion dollars commitment to theatrical,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Doug Liman will not be taking a trip to Austin in March for the premiere of his feature Roadhouse, the Amazon MGM remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze feature that stars Jake Gyllenhaal.
The filmmaker is boycotting the premiere in protest of studio Amazon MGM declining to give the film a theatrical release, as it has done for features such as Ben Affleck’s Air. He revealed the news in a column published on Deadline, with his comments coming at a rather inopportune time for the marketing campaign for the film; Amazon plans to release the trailer Wednesday.
Liman signed on to make Road House for MGM in 2021, prior to Amazon buying the studio. After its purchase of MGM, Amazon touted its intention to invest $1 billion in theatrical movies. “I can tell you what they then did to me and my film Road House, which is the opposite of what they...
The filmmaker is boycotting the premiere in protest of studio Amazon MGM declining to give the film a theatrical release, as it has done for features such as Ben Affleck’s Air. He revealed the news in a column published on Deadline, with his comments coming at a rather inopportune time for the marketing campaign for the film; Amazon plans to release the trailer Wednesday.
Liman signed on to make Road House for MGM in 2021, prior to Amazon buying the studio. After its purchase of MGM, Amazon touted its intention to invest $1 billion in theatrical movies. “I can tell you what they then did to me and my film Road House, which is the opposite of what they...
- 1/24/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One person who won’t be attendance when Doug Liman’s “Road House” opens this year’s SXSW Film Festival? Doug Liman. In a revealing new guest column for Deadline, director Liman shared that he is going to “silently protest” the fact that his “Road House” will not be in theaters. Liman’s choice is based on his unhappiness over Amazon MGM Studios’ decision to release the film solely on streaming platform Prime Video, foregoing a theatrical window.
A remake of the iconic 1989 film, Liman writes that “Road House” is “so clearly made for the big screen” and “maybe [his] best film.” He continues, “But Amazon is hurting way more than just me and my film. If I don’t speak up about Amazon, who will?”
Liman also details the negotiations that went into the film’s release. “When Amazon bought MGM, one of the few remaining studios making big commercial...
A remake of the iconic 1989 film, Liman writes that “Road House” is “so clearly made for the big screen” and “maybe [his] best film.” He continues, “But Amazon is hurting way more than just me and my film. If I don’t speak up about Amazon, who will?”
Liman also details the negotiations that went into the film’s release. “When Amazon bought MGM, one of the few remaining studios making big commercial...
- 1/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Prince Harry‘s Living Legend of Aviation Award is “meaningless,” claims a royal correspondent. They believe Harry’s attendance at a Beverly Hills gala, where he posed alongside several key Hollywood celebs, proves how he has “sunk” since leaving the royal family behind.
Prince Harry’s 2 star photo ops the night he accepted his award
The Duke of Sussex was honored at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards alongside those who have significantly contributed to the aviation and aerospace worlds. Prince Harry accepted his award alongside Navy pilot Fred George, Cae president and CEO Marc Parent, and American aviator Steve Hinton.
Harry mingled with other attendees and celebrities, including the night’s host, John Travolta, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez, who was recognized for her aviation accomplishments at the event.
In an Instagram slideshow, Sanchez shared a photograph with Harry, Travolta, and Bezos.
Prince Harry’s 2 star photo ops the night he accepted his award
The Duke of Sussex was honored at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards alongside those who have significantly contributed to the aviation and aerospace worlds. Prince Harry accepted his award alongside Navy pilot Fred George, Cae president and CEO Marc Parent, and American aviator Steve Hinton.
Harry mingled with other attendees and celebrities, including the night’s host, John Travolta, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez, who was recognized for her aviation accomplishments at the event.
In an Instagram slideshow, Sanchez shared a photograph with Harry, Travolta, and Bezos.
- 1/23/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stephen Maing and Brett Story’s tough and gripping new film about the fight to unionize the workers of an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island might be an observational documentary at heart, but this in-the-trenches portrait of grassroots organizing doesn’t leave any doubt as to whose side it’s on. Indeed, few movies have ever screamed “fuck you, pay me!” louder than “Union” does with its opening frames, which use footage of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos blasting into space aboard his self-financed — and unmistakably phallic — rocketship to set the stage for the struggle he’s avoiding back on Earth. Watching a mega-billionaire overcompensate on an interstellar scale would be damning regardless, but in this context it makes it that much easier to appreciate how cruelly his business empire is undercompensating all of the people who keep it in the black.
Of course, the film’s sympathies go without saying; if you want pro-Amazon propaganda,...
Of course, the film’s sympathies go without saying; if you want pro-Amazon propaganda,...
- 1/22/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Updated, 11:42 Am: Two more top editors have resigned from the Los Angeles Times ahead of a new round of planned layoffs. Managing Editors Sara Yasin and Shani O. Hilton have exited less than two weeks after executive editor Kevin Merida resigned from the paper.
The moves come as Times journalists on Friday staged the first walkout in the paper’s 142-year history.
Yasin’s resignation note was posted on social media today (see it below), and Hilton left last week. The latter’s Times profile page lists her as “former managing editor,” but Yasin’s profile has not been updated. Hilton joined The Times as a deputy managing editor in 2019, and Yasin arrived in 2022.
Here is Yasin’s resignation post; see the Merida exit story below.
Previously, January 9: Kevin Merida said on Tuesday that he was stepping down as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, after less...
The moves come as Times journalists on Friday staged the first walkout in the paper’s 142-year history.
Yasin’s resignation note was posted on social media today (see it below), and Hilton left last week. The latter’s Times profile page lists her as “former managing editor,” but Yasin’s profile has not been updated. Hilton joined The Times as a deputy managing editor in 2019, and Yasin arrived in 2022.
Here is Yasin’s resignation post; see the Merida exit story below.
Previously, January 9: Kevin Merida said on Tuesday that he was stepping down as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times, after less...
- 1/22/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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