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HBO CEO Casey Bloys apologized Thursday to a room of journalists following a Rolling Stone report that he instructed staffers to create fake social media accounts to troll TV critics who gave poor reviews to HBO shows.

During a press event Thursday to unveil HBO and Max’s programming slate for 2024, Bloys addressed members of the media — some of whom being the very critics he trolled — to confess that during the pandemic he spent an “unhealthy amount of time” on Twitter when he discussed using a “secret army” to hit back at reviewers.

In June 2020, Casey Bloys, HBO’s then-president of original programming, needed someone to “go on a mission.”

Bloys — who was named HBO’s CEO and chairman in October 2022 — was irked by a tweet from Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who had some thoughts about Perry Mason, HBO’s series starring Matthew Rhys as a private detective turned defense attorney in 1930s Los Angeles.

The remake of the original 1960s show carves out an origin story for Mason, showing flashes of him serving in World War I, which VanArendonk felt was weak storytelling.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, announced today that its upcoming production of Shakespeare's Romeo amp Juliet starring Elizabeth Olsen as Juliet and Julian Cihi as Romeo, directed by Tea Alagi will extend for one additional week through Sunday, November 10. Previews begin Friday, September 27 prior to an official press opening Wednesday, October 16. The cast also features McKinley Belcher III Benvolio, Daniel Davis Friar Laurence, Stan Demidoff ParisSampson, Harry Ford Gregory, Friar John, Watchman, David GarrisonCapulet, T. R. Knight Mercutio, Anthony Michael Martinez Prince, Kathryn Meisle Lady Capulet, Dion Mucciacito Tybalt, John RothmanMontagueApothecary and Daphne Rubin-Vega Nurse. Set design is by Marsha Ginsberg costumes by Clint Ramos, lighting by Jason Lyons, and original music and sound by Ryan Rumery.

It's never too early to start planning…and horror fans in the La/Burbank area know that Son of Monsterpalooza is certainly an event to put on their calendars! Read on for the first info on this year's event.

Son of Monsterpalooza 2013 will be held at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center (2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA) from October 11-13. To keep up with all the latest info, visit the official Son of Monsterpalooza website and 'like' Monsterpalooza on Facebook.

From the Press Release

Award-winning FX artists, monster-related artwork displayed and sold, special presentations, a walk-through monster museum, as well as costume contests, prizes, and special guests from horror and sci-fi films will all be featured at this year's Son of Monsterpalooza festival.

Special Celebrity Guests From The Genre And Beyond!

Straight from Japan! Akira Takarada (Godzilla, Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster, Mothra Vs. Godzilla, King Kong Escapes)

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Justin and Selena will be touring on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean this summer — but these lovebirds have a plan to make their romance survive!

Selena Gomez is going on tour in May but don’t expect to see Justin Bieber with her. Justin will be in Australia while she’s on a cross-country tour with the band Allstar Weekend. But Selena tells Radio Disney she’s bringing her best friends along to keep her company!

“I’m going to bring some of my girlfriends,” she says. “Because I’m going to go crazy with all the boys” — referring to Allstar Weekend’s all-male lineup of Zachary Porter, Nathan Darmody, Cameron Quiseng and Michael Martinez.

“I think it’s going to be a huge party, which is exactly what I want it to be … always fun, never serious!” Selena says. “I’m going to be the ‘momma bear’ for...

Emily Osment attending the Allstar Weekend on Verizon's Experience The Magic Tour at The Verizon Wireless Store in the Plymouth Meeting Mall on March 27, 2010.Photo copyright by Paul Froggatt / PR Photos Emily Osment attending the Allstar Weekend on Verizon's Experience The Magic Tour at The Verizon Wireless Store in the Plymouth Meeting Mall on March 27, 2010.Photo copyright by Paul Froggatt / PR Photos Cameron Quiseng attending the Allstar Weekend on Verizon's Experience The Magic Tour at The Verizon Wireless Store in the Plymouth Meeting Mall on March 27, 2010.Photo copyright by Paul Froggatt / PR Photos Michael Martinez attending the Allstar Weekend on Verizon's Experience The Magic Tour at The Verizon Wireless Store in...

Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy VI at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature singers Analisa Leaming (Annie - National Tour and The Sound Of Music -Asian Tour), Gabriella Marie Antonino, and Zander Meisner (National Tours of Annie and Cats). Composer and lyricist Zoe Sarnak with singers Christina Buckley and Rachel Flynn, will perform songs from her original new musical "The Quad".

Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy V at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature singer/songwriter Matt Hurd, singer/songwriter Paige Nichols, singer Maria Noe, and standup comic and singer Danielle Trzcinski. Comedian / actor Robert Brehm will be the special guest host. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7:00 pm, door opens at 6:30pm. Admission is $15.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788. Based just outside of NYC on Long Island, Matt Hurd writes and performs his catchy acoustic pop tunes about everything from love to loss. With strong influences from classic icons like Van Morrison and Paul Simon all the way to contemporary artists ranging from...