George Stephanopoulos’ wife, Ali Wentworth, recently reacted after her husband received some special “breaking news.”
The big announcement arrived on Good Morning America, courtesy of George’s co-star Robin Roberts.
“Ok, we have breaking news. This just in – George’s book The Situation Room [is] No. 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List,” Robin revealed on live TV.
That brought cheers from off-camera and congratulations from Robin and co-anchor Michael Strahan.
Strahan also revealed that he had a friend who he’d like to give signed copies of the book, which George said he’d be happy to help with.
Along with his GMA co-stars offering congratulations, George also received a special message from his loving wife.
Ali Wentworth reacts to George’s big news
In a post on her official Instagram profile, Ali Wentworth expressed her love for her husband, George, and his recent accomplishments.
She uploaded a humorous photo...
The big announcement arrived on Good Morning America, courtesy of George’s co-star Robin Roberts.
“Ok, we have breaking news. This just in – George’s book The Situation Room [is] No. 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List,” Robin revealed on live TV.
That brought cheers from off-camera and congratulations from Robin and co-anchor Michael Strahan.
Strahan also revealed that he had a friend who he’d like to give signed copies of the book, which George said he’d be happy to help with.
Along with his GMA co-stars offering congratulations, George also received a special message from his loving wife.
Ali Wentworth reacts to George’s big news
In a post on her official Instagram profile, Ali Wentworth expressed her love for her husband, George, and his recent accomplishments.
She uploaded a humorous photo...
- 5/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
The Krites -- the titular "Critters" from the eponymous film series -- are small, furry, extraterrestrial eating machines that are essentially dry-land piranhas. Krites only have impulses toward consumption and chaos. They have human intelligence, but are far more interested in eating than philosophy. The first "Critters" movie, directed by Stephen Herek (of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" and "Mr. Holland's Opus" fame) is one of the world's only Easter-themed horror movies, centering on a small Iowa town that discovers Krite eggs and paints them for the Sunday festivities. Naturally, the eggs hatch and the hungry Krites begin wreaking mayhem. Only a pair of alien bounty hunters named Ug (Terrence Mann) and Lee can help in stopping the alien threat.
The Krites can roll up into balls like hedgehogs and trundle quickly from place to place. They can also fire poisonous quills from their backs. They're mean little mothers.
The...
The Krites can roll up into balls like hedgehogs and trundle quickly from place to place. They can also fire poisonous quills from their backs. They're mean little mothers.
The...
- 5/26/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Neca is celebrating Pride Month early with a brand new Elvira action figure, this one a variant dubbed “Over the Rainbow Elvira.” And it’s been released this week for a great cause.
Neca previews, “The devilishly delightful Cassandra Peterson has played the part of Elvira for more than 40 years with grace, humor and more than a little camp. Neca is proud to present this “Over the Rainbow” Elvira figure, celebrating the horror and queer icon in a never-before-seen, sparkling rainbow dress for your collection.
“To spread the love, when you place an order for the Over the Rainbow Elvira on Thenecastore.Com, you’ll receive free shipping! We’ve also joined with Cassandra to support equality for all. Neca and Elvira are proud donors to the Human Rights Campaign, which strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.
“With an original tailored fabric gown, glittery ruby red heels, and a yellow brick display base,...
Neca previews, “The devilishly delightful Cassandra Peterson has played the part of Elvira for more than 40 years with grace, humor and more than a little camp. Neca is proud to present this “Over the Rainbow” Elvira figure, celebrating the horror and queer icon in a never-before-seen, sparkling rainbow dress for your collection.
“To spread the love, when you place an order for the Over the Rainbow Elvira on Thenecastore.Com, you’ll receive free shipping! We’ve also joined with Cassandra to support equality for all. Neca and Elvira are proud donors to the Human Rights Campaign, which strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.
“With an original tailored fabric gown, glittery ruby red heels, and a yellow brick display base,...
- 5/17/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
As Imogen Salter would say, "The best lies are mostly true," and that couldn't ring anymore accurately in The Veil Season 1 Episode 3.
Having finally made it to Paris, Adilah is reunited with her daughter. However, the smiles and hugs are short-lived as Imogen is still determined to prove her travel companion is the high-ranking Isis commander that everyone believes Adilah to be.
Though viewers are meant to question Adilah's actions and everything she says, Imogen continues to show that she has just as many, if not more, secrets.
Perhaps these two women have found kindred spirits in each other, but their bond seems tenuous at best since neither trusts the other beyond what they need from one another.
Malik: So, what is this woman like?
Imogen: There's something intangible about her. Can't name.
Malik: Sounds like someone I know.
Imogen: Even though we're lying to each other, I feel...
Having finally made it to Paris, Adilah is reunited with her daughter. However, the smiles and hugs are short-lived as Imogen is still determined to prove her travel companion is the high-ranking Isis commander that everyone believes Adilah to be.
Though viewers are meant to question Adilah's actions and everything she says, Imogen continues to show that she has just as many, if not more, secrets.
Perhaps these two women have found kindred spirits in each other, but their bond seems tenuous at best since neither trusts the other beyond what they need from one another.
Malik: So, what is this woman like?
Imogen: There's something intangible about her. Can't name.
Malik: Sounds like someone I know.
Imogen: Even though we're lying to each other, I feel...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Fresh off the success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and with Face/Off 2 in development, director Adam Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett have just set up another project together – but this isn’t another entry in an established, blockbuster-level property. Instead, Wingard and Barrett are going back to their roots with this one. Deadline reports that their new project, which is called Onslaught, is “in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next.“
As they note, Wingard and Barrett made the horror thrillers You’re Next (2011) and The Guest (2014) together before they ventured into franchise territory with the 2016 Blair Witch movie. They also made the 2010 horror film A Horrible Way to Die together, and while that movie does have its own cult following, the cult isn’t as large as the ones that follow You’re Next and The Guest.
A24 has come...
As they note, Wingard and Barrett made the horror thrillers You’re Next (2011) and The Guest (2014) together before they ventured into franchise territory with the 2016 Blair Witch movie. They also made the 2010 horror film A Horrible Way to Die together, and while that movie does have its own cult following, the cult isn’t as large as the ones that follow You’re Next and The Guest.
A24 has come...
- 5/2/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Glen Kyne is exiting his role as Senior Vice President and Head of Networks at Warner Bros Discovery Australia and New Zealand (Anz) on July 5.
Juliet Peterson, current Senior Director of Content and Bvod, will lead the business as Vice President, Head of Networks, Anz, and report to James Gibbons, President of Wbd’s Asia Pacific business.
This leadership shuffle comes amid the impending closure of Newshub in New Zealand, where more than 300 jobs will go when the newsroom ceases operations in July.
Michael Brooks will continue in his dual role as MD of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia, reporting to Ronald Goes, and Head of Studios, Anz, reporting to Gibbons.
“Glen has done an incredible job of navigating industry disruption,” said Gibbons. “He has been a popular and calming leader; his leadership of the organisation through its recent restructure put empathy and kindness at the forefront, two attributes...
Juliet Peterson, current Senior Director of Content and Bvod, will lead the business as Vice President, Head of Networks, Anz, and report to James Gibbons, President of Wbd’s Asia Pacific business.
This leadership shuffle comes amid the impending closure of Newshub in New Zealand, where more than 300 jobs will go when the newsroom ceases operations in July.
Michael Brooks will continue in his dual role as MD of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia, reporting to Ronald Goes, and Head of Studios, Anz, reporting to Gibbons.
“Glen has done an incredible job of navigating industry disruption,” said Gibbons. “He has been a popular and calming leader; his leadership of the organisation through its recent restructure put empathy and kindness at the forefront, two attributes...
- 5/1/2024
- by Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: UK agency Ymu has continued to expand its influencer roster by signing five TikTok stars, including Max Balegde who has gone viral for his chaotic interviews with Hollywood stars.
Alongside Balegde, Ymu has partnered with Talia Mar, @imtheproblem (Sarah), Victor Kunda, and Emily Norris. Together, they have more than 6M TikTok followers.
The five social media influencers will be repped by the agency’s newly formed global entertainment division led by Lucy Loveridge.
Balegde has more than 3.5M TikTok followers and is known for interviews with stars including Millie Bobby Brown, during which he gave the Stranger Things star a Nando’s voucher. He is managed by Grace Nicholson.
Mar is a singer-songwriter whose collaboration with Sigala, Stay the Night, reached number 11 in the official charts. She is repped by Meghan Peterson.
@imtheproblem (Sarah) has amassed 857,000 TikTok followers with her “storytelling” videos. She is managed by Peterson.
Kunda went...
Alongside Balegde, Ymu has partnered with Talia Mar, @imtheproblem (Sarah), Victor Kunda, and Emily Norris. Together, they have more than 6M TikTok followers.
The five social media influencers will be repped by the agency’s newly formed global entertainment division led by Lucy Loveridge.
Balegde has more than 3.5M TikTok followers and is known for interviews with stars including Millie Bobby Brown, during which he gave the Stranger Things star a Nando’s voucher. He is managed by Grace Nicholson.
Mar is a singer-songwriter whose collaboration with Sigala, Stay the Night, reached number 11 in the official charts. She is repped by Meghan Peterson.
@imtheproblem (Sarah) has amassed 857,000 TikTok followers with her “storytelling” videos. She is managed by Peterson.
Kunda went...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Lauri Peterson, former star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, is mourning the loss of her son Joshua Waring.
In an emotional tribute shared on social media, the reality TV personality said her son died at the age of 35 on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.
“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,” Peterson shared on Instagram. “No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts. Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.”
Peterson continued, “Josh’s childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics, snow boarding, body boarding mountain hikes, reading, friends and his love for music. Even during adult hardship, Josh continued to maintain his sense of humor,...
In an emotional tribute shared on social media, the reality TV personality said her son died at the age of 35 on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.
“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,” Peterson shared on Instagram. “No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts. Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.”
Peterson continued, “Josh’s childhood was filled with deep intellect, humor, pranks, athletics, snow boarding, body boarding mountain hikes, reading, friends and his love for music. Even during adult hardship, Josh continued to maintain his sense of humor,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Waring, the son of Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson, has passed away. He was 35.
Peterson announced the news of her son’s death in an Instagram post on Saturday. No official cause of death was revealed, but Peterson alluded to Waring’s ongoing substance abuse struggles in her statement.
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“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that...
Peterson announced the news of her son’s death in an Instagram post on Saturday. No official cause of death was revealed, but Peterson alluded to Waring’s ongoing substance abuse struggles in her statement.
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“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that...
- 4/6/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Josh Waring, the son of The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lauri Peterson, has died.
He was 36.
Peterson shared the sad news of her son’s passing on Saturday via Instagram.
“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,” the reality TV star wrote alongside a series of photos of Waring.
“No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss,” Peterson shared.
“Every fiber in my body hurts,” the former model added.
Lauri Peterson says Josh Waring passed away on Easter Sunday
“Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.”
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A post shared by Lauri Peterson (@lauri_peterson)
Peterson, who starred in the first four seasons of Rhoc, shared...
He was 36.
Peterson shared the sad news of her son’s passing on Saturday via Instagram.
“It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday,” the reality TV star wrote alongside a series of photos of Waring.
“No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss,” Peterson shared.
“Every fiber in my body hurts,” the former model added.
Lauri Peterson says Josh Waring passed away on Easter Sunday
“Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Lauri Peterson (@lauri_peterson)
Peterson, who starred in the first four seasons of Rhoc, shared...
- 4/6/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Nerds of a particular disposition once had to seek out a little red book by Ruth S. Noel called “The Languages of Tolkien’s Middle Earth,” from which you could learn two of the seven writing systems and look up definitions in 14 of the 15 languages that J.R.R. Tolkien spent his life inventing. But the internet has increased the accessibility of many things and therefore increased the hunger for many things: among them fan wikis with definitions for every thrown-away word in a made-up language in every fantasy story ever written. Frank Herbert’s “Dune” is no different.
But it is one thing to pepper in some extra js and dhs and q-apostrophes to make certain words look fantastical to native English speakers and another thing entirely to create a language system that makes sense. This challenge is precisely the task facing linguists David and Jessie Peterson for “Dune: Part 2,” which...
But it is one thing to pepper in some extra js and dhs and q-apostrophes to make certain words look fantastical to native English speakers and another thing entirely to create a language system that makes sense. This challenge is precisely the task facing linguists David and Jessie Peterson for “Dune: Part 2,” which...
- 3/1/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
"Bones" had a massive run on Fox, airing nearly 250 episodes across 12 seasons. Unless streaming changes dramatically, we might never see a run of scripted television like that again. But all along the way, the people working on the show feared they might get canceled. Luckily, they made it all the way to the now-infamous lab explosion that concluded the series. However, the show could have ended very differently had the network canceled it sooner.
Series creator and executive producer Hart Hanson never expected that the show would run as long as it did. Wanting to ensure that the show could end on his terms, he devised several different finales at various points along the way. After the finale aired in 2017, Hanson delved into those plans in an interview with Deadline, when he was asked if he always thought the show would end with the lab being destroyed.
"When we first...
Series creator and executive producer Hart Hanson never expected that the show would run as long as it did. Wanting to ensure that the show could end on his terms, he devised several different finales at various points along the way. After the finale aired in 2017, Hanson delved into those plans in an interview with Deadline, when he was asked if he always thought the show would end with the lab being destroyed.
"When we first...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Making it past the post by the smallest sliver of a hair, “Founders Day” is worth watching if only because it brings a jolt of femme queer weirdness to a genre historically dominated by men. Sure, it still includes a half-naked, quarter-witted, straight blonde chick getting attacked by a serial killer, promptly grabbing her boobs with both hands, and running down a school hallway scream-whining, “I learned my lesson!” But that’s just the (super creepy) price you’ll have to pay to enjoy star Naomi Grace as a likable lesbian final girl in an otherwise wildly misguided horror comedy from the Blooomquist Brothers.
The star-spangled political slasher starts off strong enough, introducing the authentically charming high school sweethearts Allison (Grace) and Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen). The seniors stand on the precipice of college, locking their initials to a local bridge in their hometown of Fairwood on a chilly, romantic night in November.
The star-spangled political slasher starts off strong enough, introducing the authentically charming high school sweethearts Allison (Grace) and Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen). The seniors stand on the precipice of college, locking their initials to a local bridge in their hometown of Fairwood on a chilly, romantic night in November.
- 1/21/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken on a controversial new client: Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in 2004.
Laci Peterson was 27 years old when the then 32-year-old Scott reported his wife missing to authorities in December 2002. After months of investigation, the bodies of Laci and the Petersons’ unborn son, Conner, washed up in the San Francisco Bay.
The case garnered national media attention. Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder of his wife and second-degree murder of the unborn infant. He was sentenced to the death penalty in 2005. However, that ruling was overturned in August 2020 by the California Supreme Court due to errors in jury selection, which violated Scott’s right to an impartial jury. Peterson was resentenced to life in prison in 2021.
The L.A. Innocence Project is now taking on Petersons’ case, arguing for his innocence. Alleged violations of Peterson’s constitutional rights were cited by his attorneys.
Laci Peterson was 27 years old when the then 32-year-old Scott reported his wife missing to authorities in December 2002. After months of investigation, the bodies of Laci and the Petersons’ unborn son, Conner, washed up in the San Francisco Bay.
The case garnered national media attention. Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder of his wife and second-degree murder of the unborn infant. He was sentenced to the death penalty in 2005. However, that ruling was overturned in August 2020 by the California Supreme Court due to errors in jury selection, which violated Scott’s right to an impartial jury. Peterson was resentenced to life in prison in 2021.
The L.A. Innocence Project is now taking on Petersons’ case, arguing for his innocence. Alleged violations of Peterson’s constitutional rights were cited by his attorneys.
- 1/20/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
The Los Angeles Innocence Project is investigating the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 of first-degree murder of Laci Peterson and second-degree murder of his unborn son, Connor Peterson.
“The Los Angeles Innocence Project (Laip) represents Scott Peterson and is investigating his claim of actual innocence,” the organization told Nbcla in a statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”
Peterson’s attorney Pat Harris confirmed that Laip had taken up the case and told the outlet, “We are thrilled to have the incredibly skilled attorneys at...
“The Los Angeles Innocence Project (Laip) represents Scott Peterson and is investigating his claim of actual innocence,” the organization told Nbcla in a statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”
Peterson’s attorney Pat Harris confirmed that Laip had taken up the case and told the outlet, “We are thrilled to have the incredibly skilled attorneys at...
- 1/19/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Hidden in the darker recesses of the internet are some sinister and threatening places which act as insidious catalysts for a variety of radicalising groups amongst them Incels (Involuntary celibates), whose alarming appeal to isolated men is starkly depicted in Robin Summons’ latest short Victim. The Australian filmmaker – who we last saw on Dn’s pages with thought-provoking therapist drama Occupation – doesn’t however focus on the expected vantage point of his disturbing subject matter but instead examines the impact such radicalisation has on a mother and son’s relationship, and the terrifying conflict of emotions faced by any parent in such a situation. Shot entirely on 16mm, Victim focuses on the mundanity of this escalating suburban nightmare as it metastasizes behind the locked door of a teenage bedroom, stoking the parental terror of knowing that your increasingly distant child has not only the capacity but perhaps the intention do real irrevocable harm.
- 10/30/2023
- by Sarah Smith
- Directors Notes
At the end of “Disney100 Night” on “Dancing with the Stars,” the three celebs in jeopardy — though not necessarily the actual bottom three — were Lele Pons, Barry Williams and Adrian Peterson, with Peterson ultimately eliminated based on the combination of judges’ scores and viewer votes. “I figured he wasn’t going to last,” says Gold Derby contributor Cordell Martin. But the fact that the show has stopped announcing the real bottom two is getting annoying. Watch my slugfest with Martin and fellow contributor Jeffrey Kare above.
“I think the approach that they’ve had the last two weeks has kind of thrown off the typical way we’re used to seeing the results,” Martin explains. “So maybe they wanted to switch it up just so people won’t feel like, ‘Oh, my gosh, America must think I suck'” if they’re consistently revealed to be in the bottom two. “On the flip side,...
“I think the approach that they’ve had the last two weeks has kind of thrown off the typical way we’re used to seeing the results,” Martin explains. “So maybe they wanted to switch it up just so people won’t feel like, ‘Oh, my gosh, America must think I suck'” if they’re consistently revealed to be in the bottom two. “On the flip side,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery, Jeffrey Kare and Cordell Martin
- Gold Derby
Slashers often contain political elements, but we rarely see a slasher about politics. Enter Founders Day, from co-writers Carson Blomquist and Erik Blomquist.
The town of Fairwood is celebrating its tricentennial and there’s a mayoral election on the horizon. The incumbent, Mayor Blair Gladwell (Amy Hargreaves), is campaigning on consistency, while her adversary, Harold Faulkner (Jayce Bartok), is advocating change. Divided along campaign lines are their children: Faulkner’s put-upon lesbian daughter Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen) and his son Adam (Devin Druid) who used to date Gladwell’s daughter Lilly (Emilia McCarthy).
The star-crossed lovers of competing political parents is a tantalizing premise, but Founders Day packs innumerable other characters and subplots into the mix. Adam and Lilly’s failed relationship involves bad boy Rob (Tyler James White), there’s plenty of plotting among the town council involved in the election, and even Melissa’s girlfriend Allison (Naomi Grace) has...
The town of Fairwood is celebrating its tricentennial and there’s a mayoral election on the horizon. The incumbent, Mayor Blair Gladwell (Amy Hargreaves), is campaigning on consistency, while her adversary, Harold Faulkner (Jayce Bartok), is advocating change. Divided along campaign lines are their children: Faulkner’s put-upon lesbian daughter Melissa (Olivia Nikkanen) and his son Adam (Devin Druid) who used to date Gladwell’s daughter Lilly (Emilia McCarthy).
The star-crossed lovers of competing political parents is a tantalizing premise, but Founders Day packs innumerable other characters and subplots into the mix. Adam and Lilly’s failed relationship involves bad boy Rob (Tyler James White), there’s plenty of plotting among the town council involved in the election, and even Melissa’s girlfriend Allison (Naomi Grace) has...
- 10/23/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
It was an up and down few weeks on “Dancing with the Stars” for NFL athlete Adrian Peterson, culminating in his elimination at the end of “Disney100 Night” in week four. Did he really deserve to be eliminated for the Viennese waltz he performed inspired by the movie “Dumbo”? Watch the routine above, and vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
His “Premiere Night” dance got mixed reviews and a score of 18 out of 30. That actually placed him pretty high on the judges’ leaderboard, and he was ultimately safe from elimination. “Latin Night” was a step back for him. He scored 15 out of 30 and was second to last on the leaderboard. This time he was in the bottom two when viewer votes were added in, but Jamie Lynn Spears was sent home instead. “Motown Night” was a slight step up from there, but he was still struggling with technique.
His “Premiere Night” dance got mixed reviews and a score of 18 out of 30. That actually placed him pretty high on the judges’ leaderboard, and he was ultimately safe from elimination. “Latin Night” was a step back for him. He scored 15 out of 30 and was second to last on the leaderboard. This time he was in the bottom two when viewer votes were added in, but Jamie Lynn Spears was sent home instead. “Motown Night” was a slight step up from there, but he was still struggling with technique.
- 10/18/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
For a minute, I wasn’t sure if the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars was a tribute to Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 or a celebration of Disney’s 100th. Looks it was a whole lot of both! Ah, the magic of product placement.
It felt like an opportunity lost, though, not putting judge Bruno Tonioli in the middle of that rousing opening number to Encanto‘s “We don’t talk about Bruno.” But Tonioli still got to show off his chest hair at the end of dance, so all was not lost.
On with Disney 100 night!
Actor Barry Williams (The Brady Bunch) with partner Peta Murgatroyd. When tasked with dancing jazz, Williams said he comes well prepared: He starred in a Broadway staging of Pippin back in the ’70s that was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It’s been a looong time since that memorable run in New...
It felt like an opportunity lost, though, not putting judge Bruno Tonioli in the middle of that rousing opening number to Encanto‘s “We don’t talk about Bruno.” But Tonioli still got to show off his chest hair at the end of dance, so all was not lost.
On with Disney 100 night!
Actor Barry Williams (The Brady Bunch) with partner Peta Murgatroyd. When tasked with dancing jazz, Williams said he comes well prepared: He starred in a Broadway staging of Pippin back in the ’70s that was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It’s been a looong time since that memorable run in New...
- 10/18/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“Too Hot to Handle” star Harry Jowsey had a bit of a scare on “Dancing with the Stars” last week on “Motown Night.” Despite showing signs of improvement and slightly inching his way up the leaderboard, he was announced to be in jeopardy at the end of the night along with model Tyson Beckford and actress Alyson Hannigan. Luckily for him, Beckford was eliminated instead. But might Jowsey be on the chopping block again tonight on “Disney100 Night“? And was he really even in the bottom three to begin with?
See‘Dancing with the Stars” Disney100 Night will feature the season debut of 5 dance styles
On “Premiere Night” and “Latin Night,” host Alfonso Ribeiro announced the bottom two celebrities before eliminating one from the competition. But on “Motown Night” he explained that the three celebrities at risk weren’t necessarily the bottom three before Beckford was sent home based on...
See‘Dancing with the Stars” Disney100 Night will feature the season debut of 5 dance styles
On “Premiere Night” and “Latin Night,” host Alfonso Ribeiro announced the bottom two celebrities before eliminating one from the competition. But on “Motown Night” he explained that the three celebrities at risk weren’t necessarily the bottom three before Beckford was sent home based on...
- 10/17/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
T.I. and Tiny Answer Defamation Lawsuit, Say ‘No Malice’ When They Denied Gun, Sexual Assault Claims
Atlanta rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris finally filed their answer to an aging defamation lawsuit Monday, claiming they were being truthful and had “no malice” when they branded their assault accuser Sabrina Peterson a liar.
The underlying lawsuit, filed in March 2021, accuses T.I. and Tiny of harming Peterson’s reputation when they denied both her allegations that T.I. once held a gun to her head and her subsequent claims that the couple subjected women to various forms of sexual and physical abuse.
T.I.
The underlying lawsuit, filed in March 2021, accuses T.I. and Tiny of harming Peterson’s reputation when they denied both her allegations that T.I. once held a gun to her head and her subsequent claims that the couple subjected women to various forms of sexual and physical abuse.
T.I.
- 10/17/2023
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
One day after the Writers Guild of America ratified its 2023 strike-ending contract, Lowell Peterson has announced that he is stepping down from the post of WGA East executive director.
“I am proud of my work to transform the Wgae into a more powerful force for writers,” Peterson said in a statement on Tuesday. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such extraordinary leaders, members, and staff. Their activism, creativity, and diligence have been essential to our success.” Peterson will leave his post after his deal expires on Nov. 15, following 15 years of leadership at the union.
The guild’s director of contract enforcement and credits, Geoff Betts, will lead on an interim basis as the labor group searches for a new executive director. Variety was the first to report the news.
Starting in 2008, Peterson headed up the union at a time when it aggressively pursued organizing efforts in digital media,...
“I am proud of my work to transform the Wgae into a more powerful force for writers,” Peterson said in a statement on Tuesday. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such extraordinary leaders, members, and staff. Their activism, creativity, and diligence have been essential to our success.” Peterson will leave his post after his deal expires on Nov. 15, following 15 years of leadership at the union.
The guild’s director of contract enforcement and credits, Geoff Betts, will lead on an interim basis as the labor group searches for a new executive director. Variety was the first to report the news.
Starting in 2008, Peterson headed up the union at a time when it aggressively pursued organizing efforts in digital media,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lowell Peterson’s tenure as executive director of the Writers Guild of America East was destined to be bookended by strikes. After 15 years at the helm, Peterson will step down from his post as of Nov. 15 when his current three-year contract expires.
WGA East leaders credited Peterson with nearly doubling the size of its membership and rebuilding the union’s staff and infrastructure since he took the helm in May 2008. That was three months after the Writers Guild of America concluded a 100-day strike against Hollywood’s largest employees. News of his resignation comes one day after members of the WGA West and WGA East overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that was the byproduct of a 148-day strike. The hard-won pact delivers enormous gains for union members, albeit at great cost after a five-month work stoppage.
“We thank Lowell for his years of service to the Writers Guild of...
WGA East leaders credited Peterson with nearly doubling the size of its membership and rebuilding the union’s staff and infrastructure since he took the helm in May 2008. That was three months after the Writers Guild of America concluded a 100-day strike against Hollywood’s largest employees. News of his resignation comes one day after members of the WGA West and WGA East overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that was the byproduct of a 148-day strike. The hard-won pact delivers enormous gains for union members, albeit at great cost after a five-month work stoppage.
“We thank Lowell for his years of service to the Writers Guild of...
- 10/10/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The strike is over, but the fight is not yet won.
On Wednesday, as the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike formally ended after 148 days, Variety spoke with newly elected WGA East president Lisa Takeuchi Cullen and WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson about the end of the work stoppage at the East coast guild’s membership meeting to discuss their tentative three-year Mba agreement with the Hollywood studios.
While the deal still needs to be ratified following a member vote to be held from Oct. 2-9, the details revealed about the pact with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) are points the WGA East leadership is immensely proud of and has every hope will be cleared by the union.
“That’s one of the realizations that’s gonna settle into a lot of members as we go forward — is that, not only did we achieve these gains,...
On Wednesday, as the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike formally ended after 148 days, Variety spoke with newly elected WGA East president Lisa Takeuchi Cullen and WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson about the end of the work stoppage at the East coast guild’s membership meeting to discuss their tentative three-year Mba agreement with the Hollywood studios.
While the deal still needs to be ratified following a member vote to be held from Oct. 2-9, the details revealed about the pact with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) are points the WGA East leadership is immensely proud of and has every hope will be cleared by the union.
“That’s one of the realizations that’s gonna settle into a lot of members as we go forward — is that, not only did we achieve these gains,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Dancing with the Stars pro Sharna Burgess has some thoughts about the show’s upcoming Season 32 lineup.
Calling it overall an “incredible” lineup, the Season 27 Mirrorball winner had one objection: former NFL running back Adrian Peterson.
“There’s one person that I would love to share I’m really shocked is on there, which is Adrian Peterson, a football player,” said Burgess on the podcast she hosts with boyfriend and former DWTS partner Brian Austin Green. “I had some people reach out to me and say, ‘Have you seen this? Do you know his history?’ I looked it up. The man has been charged with child abuse of his 4-year-old son, in the way that he punishes him. That is just devastating for me.”
In September 2014, Peterson was indicted by a grand jury on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child, after he had used a wooden implement to discipline his 4-year-old son.
Calling it overall an “incredible” lineup, the Season 27 Mirrorball winner had one objection: former NFL running back Adrian Peterson.
“There’s one person that I would love to share I’m really shocked is on there, which is Adrian Peterson, a football player,” said Burgess on the podcast she hosts with boyfriend and former DWTS partner Brian Austin Green. “I had some people reach out to me and say, ‘Have you seen this? Do you know his history?’ I looked it up. The man has been charged with child abuse of his 4-year-old son, in the way that he punishes him. That is just devastating for me.”
In September 2014, Peterson was indicted by a grand jury on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child, after he had used a wooden implement to discipline his 4-year-old son.
- 9/17/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Not everyone is excited about the new cast of “Dancing With the Stars.” Following Wednesday’s announcement of the pros and celebrities set to compete on Season 32, former cast member Sharna Burgess expressed his disappointment in the casting of Adrian Peterson.
“There’s one person that I’d like to share that I’m really shocked is on there is Adrian Peterson, the football player… The man has been charged with child abuse of his four-year-old son in the way that he punishes him and that is just devastating for me,” Burgess said during the latest episode of iHeartRadio’s “Old-ish” podcast. “I’m telling you now if I walked into a room and that was my partner, I would turn around and walk right out. There is no way — now being a mother — I would be able to stomach that.”
The NFL running back has a history of legal woes.
“There’s one person that I’d like to share that I’m really shocked is on there is Adrian Peterson, the football player… The man has been charged with child abuse of his four-year-old son in the way that he punishes him and that is just devastating for me,” Burgess said during the latest episode of iHeartRadio’s “Old-ish” podcast. “I’m telling you now if I walked into a room and that was my partner, I would turn around and walk right out. There is no way — now being a mother — I would be able to stomach that.”
The NFL running back has a history of legal woes.
- 9/15/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Tory Lanez’s request to stay out of prison as he appeals his conviction was denied in criminal court in Los Angeles on Thursday, over a month after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete).
Appearing in court for the decision on Thursday, Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently appealing to overturn his conviction over the shooting. Peterson’s attorneys motioned for a bail release earlier this month as he awaits the appeal decision, as journalist Meghann Cuniff reported.
Appearing in court for the decision on Thursday, Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently appealing to overturn his conviction over the shooting. Peterson’s attorneys motioned for a bail release earlier this month as he awaits the appeal decision, as journalist Meghann Cuniff reported.
- 9/14/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
The full cast of “Dancing With the Stars” Season 32 was revealed on Wednesday, with Mira Sorvino and Tyson Beckford among those competing for the Mirrorball trophy. They join previously announced celebrity contestants Jamie Lynn Spears and reality TV stars Charity Lawson of “The Bachelorette” and Ariana Madix of “Vanderpump Rules.”
Read on for the entire cast and which professional dancer they’ve been assigned, from Marvel star Xochitl Gomez and dancer Val Chmerkovskiy to Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino and dancer Gleb Savchenko.
Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Paramount+
Jamie Lynn Spears
The “Zoey 101” star — and younger sister of Britney Spears — will be paired with professional dancer Alan Bersten. She plans to donate her weekly pay to strike relief funds. “While everybody else in my community is on strike, I have this unique opportunity where I was offered a chance to work when my community cannot work,” Spears said on Good Morning America.
Read on for the entire cast and which professional dancer they’ve been assigned, from Marvel star Xochitl Gomez and dancer Val Chmerkovskiy to Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino and dancer Gleb Savchenko.
Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Paramount+
Jamie Lynn Spears
The “Zoey 101” star — and younger sister of Britney Spears — will be paired with professional dancer Alan Bersten. She plans to donate her weekly pay to strike relief funds. “While everybody else in my community is on strike, I have this unique opportunity where I was offered a chance to work when my community cannot work,” Spears said on Good Morning America.
- 9/13/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Iga Swiatek will start her US Open title defence against Rebecca Peterson , and it should be a decent challenge for the Polish player.
Iga Swiatek is the defending champion in New York, having beaten Ons Jabeur in the final last year. It was a great conclusion to a year that saw her lift many trophies, something which we haven't seen from her this year. She's been great and dominant but not on the same level as last year.
Even recently, Swiatek found herself losing to a player that she never lost to before ; she actually never dropped a set against Gauff before. That's kind of how her season is going. She's great but still beatable. Rebecca Peterson will also try to beat her, but it doesn't seem likely that she will.
It's been a good year for her, especially on hard courts but staying with Swiatek in rallies takes a huge effort,...
Iga Swiatek is the defending champion in New York, having beaten Ons Jabeur in the final last year. It was a great conclusion to a year that saw her lift many trophies, something which we haven't seen from her this year. She's been great and dominant but not on the same level as last year.
Even recently, Swiatek found herself losing to a player that she never lost to before ; she actually never dropped a set against Gauff before. That's kind of how her season is going. She's great but still beatable. Rebecca Peterson will also try to beat her, but it doesn't seem likely that she will.
It's been a good year for her, especially on hard courts but staying with Swiatek in rallies takes a huge effort,...
- 8/25/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Stars: Olivia Nikkanen, Naomi Grace, Jayce Bartok, Devin Druid, Emilia McCarthy, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin | Written by Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist | Directed by Erik Bloomquist
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
The Bloomquist brothers, director Erik and co-writer Carson are back with their second film this year, following up their summer camp horror She Came from the Woods with Founders Day. Billed as a political slasher has an interesting history to it. The original concept dates back to 2011, and a script that was considered for inclusion in Project Greenlight. They even made a conceptual trailer for it before the project collapsed. And what better time to revive it than now in a time of political division and violence?
In the town of Fairwood, two things are fast approaching, its 300th anniversary and the election of its next mayor. The race is a contentious one, the first image we see is of a campaign sign being destroyed.
- 8/21/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
“Drag Race” fans, get ready to start your engines, as MTV and Paramount+ have greenlit a slew of new sickening seasons of the beloved franchise.
That’s right: Season 16 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will sashay onto television screens 15 years after the series’ iconic first episode premiered in 2009. An additional season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” will premiere after each episode debuts each week. Paramount+’s beloved “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will, too, return back to the streamer for its ninth season with adjoining “Untucked” episodes.
The announcement comes on the heels of the “Drag Race” franchise accumulating nine Emmy nominations during the 2023 season. The nominations, including those for outstanding reality competition program and outstanding casting for a reality program, make “Drag Race” the most nominated reality program of the year.
Casting directors Goloka Bolte and Ethan Peterson explained that they’re always looking for “people that are going to...
That’s right: Season 16 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will sashay onto television screens 15 years after the series’ iconic first episode premiered in 2009. An additional season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” will premiere after each episode debuts each week. Paramount+’s beloved “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” will, too, return back to the streamer for its ninth season with adjoining “Untucked” episodes.
The announcement comes on the heels of the “Drag Race” franchise accumulating nine Emmy nominations during the 2023 season. The nominations, including those for outstanding reality competition program and outstanding casting for a reality program, make “Drag Race” the most nominated reality program of the year.
Casting directors Goloka Bolte and Ethan Peterson explained that they’re always looking for “people that are going to...
- 8/21/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
A large majority of Americans support the writers and actors strikes, and a plurality hold an unfavorable view of the Hollywood studios, according to a new poll by Data for Progress.
The poll found 67% support among likely voters for the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, while just 18% oppose them.
The poll also found that 48% have an unfavorable view of the major studios, and just 31% support the studios. The survey also found that 60% of respondents subscribe to Netflix, 41% subscribe to Hulu, and 35% subscribe to Disney+.
The firm also asked strike supporters if delays in their favorite movies and TV shows would cause them to change their minds. The survey found that 86% would continue to support the strikes, while 10% would oppose them.
Data for Progress is a progressive polling firm that conducts surveys on issues including climate, education, health care and workers rights. The firm surveyed 1,124 respondents online from Aug.
The poll found 67% support among likely voters for the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, while just 18% oppose them.
The poll also found that 48% have an unfavorable view of the major studios, and just 31% support the studios. The survey also found that 60% of respondents subscribe to Netflix, 41% subscribe to Hulu, and 35% subscribe to Disney+.
The firm also asked strike supporters if delays in their favorite movies and TV shows would cause them to change their minds. The survey found that 86% would continue to support the strikes, while 10% would oppose them.
Data for Progress is a progressive polling firm that conducts surveys on issues including climate, education, health care and workers rights. The firm surveyed 1,124 respondents online from Aug.
- 8/18/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Orphan Black: Echoes producer Boat Rocker has named Todd Lubin to head up its unscripted series and documentaries division.
Lubin becomes the sole president of Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted, where he will oversee the indie studio’s Matador Content, Maven and Proper Television production arms. He takes over from fellow Matador Content co-founder Jay Peterson, who has decided to step down and will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months before leaving the company.
Lubin and Peterson co-founded Matador Content in 2013, and sold the company, which produced Lip Sync Battle for Paramount+, in 2018. Their other Boat Rocker credits since then include Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields for Hulu, Downey’s Dream Cars for Max, and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry on Apple TV+.
“We want to thank Jay for his friendship, dedication, and significant contributions to Boat Rocker over the past six years.
Lubin becomes the sole president of Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted, where he will oversee the indie studio’s Matador Content, Maven and Proper Television production arms. He takes over from fellow Matador Content co-founder Jay Peterson, who has decided to step down and will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months before leaving the company.
Lubin and Peterson co-founded Matador Content in 2013, and sold the company, which produced Lip Sync Battle for Paramount+, in 2018. Their other Boat Rocker credits since then include Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields for Hulu, Downey’s Dream Cars for Max, and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry on Apple TV+.
“We want to thank Jay for his friendship, dedication, and significant contributions to Boat Rocker over the past six years.
- 8/17/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matador Content co-founder Todd Lubin has been named president of unscripted at Boat Rocker Studios. He’ll be taking over the role from Jay Peterson, whose exit was also announced on Thursday. HIs appointment is effective immediately.
Peterson will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months, to support the transition to Lubin and delivery of current projects. In his new role, Lubin will lead the Company’s creative unscripted efforts, including series and documentaries, overseeing Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, Maven, and Proper Television production shingles. Based in Los Angeles, Lubin will report directly to Boat Rocker Media chairmen David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg.
“Todd is already an established creative leader within the Boat Rocker unscripted division. His history with Matador and Boat Rocker, and his deep experience as an unscripted producer and executive, will help ensure a seamless transition within our unscripted division as Todd...
Peterson will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months, to support the transition to Lubin and delivery of current projects. In his new role, Lubin will lead the Company’s creative unscripted efforts, including series and documentaries, overseeing Boat Rocker’s Matador Content, Maven, and Proper Television production shingles. Based in Los Angeles, Lubin will report directly to Boat Rocker Media chairmen David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg.
“Todd is already an established creative leader within the Boat Rocker unscripted division. His history with Matador and Boat Rocker, and his deep experience as an unscripted producer and executive, will help ensure a seamless transition within our unscripted division as Todd...
- 8/17/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
There’s change at the top of Boat Rocker’s unscripted division.
The division, which includes production companies Matador Content, Maven, and Proper Television and is behind Discovery+’s Downey’s Dream Cars and Hulu’s Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, has named Todd Lubin as President with Jay Peterson stepping down.
The pair co-founded Matador Content, which is also behind Paramount+’s Lip Sync Battle and Apple’s Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, in 2013 and it was acquired by Boat Rocker in 2018.
Peterson took over running Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted in a restructure in 2020. He will remain as an exec producer over the next few months. Lubin, who was previously showrunner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, has now been named President and will report to Boat Rocker bosses David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg.
“Todd is already an established creative leader within the Boat Rocker unscripted division. His...
The division, which includes production companies Matador Content, Maven, and Proper Television and is behind Discovery+’s Downey’s Dream Cars and Hulu’s Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, has named Todd Lubin as President with Jay Peterson stepping down.
The pair co-founded Matador Content, which is also behind Paramount+’s Lip Sync Battle and Apple’s Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, in 2013 and it was acquired by Boat Rocker in 2018.
Peterson took over running Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted in a restructure in 2020. He will remain as an exec producer over the next few months. Lubin, who was previously showrunner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, has now been named President and will report to Boat Rocker bosses David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg.
“Todd is already an established creative leader within the Boat Rocker unscripted division. His...
- 8/17/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Tory Lanez is breaking his silence after being sentenced to 10 years following a guilty conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. In a letter to his fans Thursday, the rapper said he “always will” maintain his innocence, adding, “I refuse to apologize for something that I didn’t do.”
“I have never let a hard time intimidate me. I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence and I always will,” he wrote. “This...
“I have never let a hard time intimidate me. I will never never let no jail time eliminate me. Regardless of how they try to spin my words, I have always maintained my innocence and I always will,” he wrote. “This...
- 8/11/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Elvira’s Haunted Hills episode of The Black Sheep was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
It’s always fun to see some of our horror heroes appear outside of their given role as it were. We’ve seen Stephen King appear in tons of his story’s adaptations, but he also showed up in things not associated with him like Sons of Anarchy. Sure, you get athletes that try acting, some that are even successful, but how about our beloved horror hosts? Many of them only stayed on the critique end of the movie spectrum but a couple have made the jump. Joe Bob Briggs appeared in a segment of the recent Scare Package as well as a deleted scene from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 but never got the spotlight in his own feature length film.
It’s always fun to see some of our horror heroes appear outside of their given role as it were. We’ve seen Stephen King appear in tons of his story’s adaptations, but he also showed up in things not associated with him like Sons of Anarchy. Sure, you get athletes that try acting, some that are even successful, but how about our beloved horror hosts? Many of them only stayed on the critique end of the movie spectrum but a couple have made the jump. Joe Bob Briggs appeared in a segment of the recent Scare Package as well as a deleted scene from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 but never got the spotlight in his own feature length film.
- 8/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in his felony assault trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed down the sentence seven months after Lanez was convicted on three counts at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
The rapper’s sentencing is 3 years less than the 13 years prosecutors recommended Lanez be sentenced back in June. His attorneys asked that the 31-year-old be sentenced to probation or three years in prison, acknowledging that, legally, Lanez is presumed ineligible for probation, but said his case is so unusual it should warrant an exception.
Lanez has 60 days to file his notice of appeal.
The rapper — born Daystar Peterson — has been in jail since Dec. 23, 2022, when a jury convicted him of first-degree assault, discharge of a firearm with gross negligence and having a concealed and unregistered firearm in a vehicle. He maintains his innocence.
The rapper’s sentencing is 3 years less than the 13 years prosecutors recommended Lanez be sentenced back in June. His attorneys asked that the 31-year-old be sentenced to probation or three years in prison, acknowledging that, legally, Lanez is presumed ineligible for probation, but said his case is so unusual it should warrant an exception.
Lanez has 60 days to file his notice of appeal.
The rapper — born Daystar Peterson — has been in jail since Dec. 23, 2022, when a jury convicted him of first-degree assault, discharge of a firearm with gross negligence and having a concealed and unregistered firearm in a vehicle. He maintains his innocence.
- 8/8/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, nearly eight months after he was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Pete) in her feet following an argument in July 2020.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was originally going to be sentenced in January of this year, but the sentencing was delayed several times after Peterson hired new legal counsel and attempted to get a new trial. The sentencing began on Monday and wrapped on Tuesday afternoon.
“We were disappointed in the sentence and...
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was originally going to be sentenced in January of this year, but the sentencing was delayed several times after Peterson hired new legal counsel and attempted to get a new trial. The sentencing began on Monday and wrapped on Tuesday afternoon.
“We were disappointed in the sentence and...
- 8/8/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Megan Thee Stallion is asking the Los Angeles County Superior Court to hold Tory Lanez fully accountable for shooting her in the feet as the 31-year-old awaits his sentencing.
On Monday, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta read a statement written by Megan during Lanez’s sentencing hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The Grammy winner, who wasn’t at the hearing, gave a pre-written statement detailing how she has suffered since the Canadian-born rapper shot her in the feet three years ago.
“Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,” Megan wrote. “Slowly but surely, I’m healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.”
The 28-year-old previously testified during the trial, telling the court that she was having “a really difficult time sitting up here comfortably telling my story. I’ve...
On Monday, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta read a statement written by Megan during Lanez’s sentencing hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The Grammy winner, who wasn’t at the hearing, gave a pre-written statement detailing how she has suffered since the Canadian-born rapper shot her in the feet three years ago.
“Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,” Megan wrote. “Slowly but surely, I’m healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.”
The 28-year-old previously testified during the trial, telling the court that she was having “a really difficult time sitting up here comfortably telling my story. I’ve...
- 8/8/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Iggy Azalea offered an explanation as to why she submitted a letter of recommendation on behalf of Tory Lanez as he prepares to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in her feet.
Prosecutors are seeking up to 13 years in prison for Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — though the musician’s defense attorneys are seeking probation and mandatory rehab, citing Peterson’s alcohol addiction and childhood trauma in a recent memo. To boost their endeavor, Peterson’s legal team submitted 76 letters of recommendation from family members, religious figures, non-profit executives,...
Prosecutors are seeking up to 13 years in prison for Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — though the musician’s defense attorneys are seeking probation and mandatory rehab, citing Peterson’s alcohol addiction and childhood trauma in a recent memo. To boost their endeavor, Peterson’s legal team submitted 76 letters of recommendation from family members, religious figures, non-profit executives,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Prosecutors shared a statement from Megan thee Stallion during Tory Lanez’s sentencing hearing on Monday, asking the court to hold him fully accountable for shooting her as Lanez continues to await his sentencing eight months since he was convicted.
Megan, who wasn’t at the hearing, gave a pre-written statement which was read by Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. “I struggle with being present. After everything that occurred I cannot bring myself back to being in the same room with Tory,...
Megan, who wasn’t at the hearing, gave a pre-written statement which was read by Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. “I struggle with being present. After everything that occurred I cannot bring myself back to being in the same room with Tory,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Ahead of Tory Lanez’s sentencing on August 7, the rapper’s lawyers filed a court memo Wednesday requesting that he be sentenced to probation and a stay in a drug treatment facility instead of prison after being found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
Prosecutors had previously requested that the judge sentence Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — to 13 years in prison, but the rapper’s defense argued in a 41-page memo that Lanez should instead be sent to rehab, citing his alcohol addiction and severe childhood trauma, Legal Affairs and Trials’ Meghann Cuniff reported.
Prosecutors had previously requested that the judge sentence Lanez — real name Daystar Peterson — to 13 years in prison, but the rapper’s defense argued in a 41-page memo that Lanez should instead be sent to rehab, citing his alcohol addiction and severe childhood trauma, Legal Affairs and Trials’ Meghann Cuniff reported.
- 8/3/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The comedic vampiric personality Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, played by Cassandra Peterson was among the many who mourned the death of comedian Paul Reubens, known as the quirky Pee-wee Herman.
And while tributes poured out for Reubens, Peterson once shared that he was her best friend because they understood one another and came from a similar comedy background.
Elvira bids farewell to Pee-wee Herman: ‘I love you so much Paul’
Peterson shared a photo standing alongside Reubens. “Goodbye to my dear longtime friend, Paul Reubens,” she captioned the Instagram photo.
Paul Reubens and Cassandra Peterson | Charley Gallay/Getty Images
“I am crushed. The world has lost one of the funniest human beings who ever lived. Paul, I hope wherever you are, you have reunited with John and Phil and are laughing your asses off – together again,” she continued. “I love you so much Paul. I will miss you...
And while tributes poured out for Reubens, Peterson once shared that he was her best friend because they understood one another and came from a similar comedy background.
Elvira bids farewell to Pee-wee Herman: ‘I love you so much Paul’
Peterson shared a photo standing alongside Reubens. “Goodbye to my dear longtime friend, Paul Reubens,” she captioned the Instagram photo.
Paul Reubens and Cassandra Peterson | Charley Gallay/Getty Images
“I am crushed. The world has lost one of the funniest human beings who ever lived. Paul, I hope wherever you are, you have reunited with John and Phil and are laughing your asses off – together again,” she continued. “I love you so much Paul. I will miss you...
- 8/1/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Forget the pleasantries, today sucks. Paul Reubens, best known for his incomparable work as Pee-wee Herman, has passed away. The weird, wacky, and wonderful comedy figure is one of the most influential creatives ever to do it, and left in his wake is an irreplaceable void of silly, absurdist joy. Reubens' created the character of Pee-wee Herman while performing with The Groundlings, the legendary improvisational comedy troupe boasting alumni like Laraine Newman, Pat Morita, Craig T. Nelson, Jon Lovitz, Adrienne Barbeau, Conan O'Brien, Phil Hartman, Phil Lamarr, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Coolidge, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Will Forte, Annie Mumolo, Kaitlin Olson, Edi Patterson, Tony Cavalero, and a ridiculous number of other eventual "Saturday Night Live" players.
Pee-wee Herman was an immediate hit and led to Reubens writing, producing, directing, and starring in "The Pee-wee Herman Show." He quickly became a household name, and the Pee-wee character would get another show,...
Pee-wee Herman was an immediate hit and led to Reubens writing, producing, directing, and starring in "The Pee-wee Herman Show." He quickly became a household name, and the Pee-wee character would get another show,...
- 7/31/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Renowned alumni of the Jeffersonian Institute pulled out their security badges and patches to assemble Friday morning for a lively “Bones” writers strike reunion picket outside Fox Studios.
The gathering of writers, actors, directors and crew members from the Fox drama series proved once again that “Bones” was one of TV’s happiest sets during its 12-season run from 2005-2017. Star Emily Deschanel, who played forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan on the procedural, was in attendance at the picket held on Day 67 of Writers Guild of America strike. So were series showrunners Hart Hanson, Stephen Nathan, Jonathan Collier and Michael Peterson and writer-producers including Liz Benjamin, Dean Lopata, Janet Lin and Karine Rosenthal.
“All the truisms of why a show is a happy, non-toxic place is why ‘Bones’ was such a happy place,” Hanson told Variety. “Who is No. 1 on the call sheet? What is that person like? What is No.
The gathering of writers, actors, directors and crew members from the Fox drama series proved once again that “Bones” was one of TV’s happiest sets during its 12-season run from 2005-2017. Star Emily Deschanel, who played forensic anthropologist Temperance “Bones” Brennan on the procedural, was in attendance at the picket held on Day 67 of Writers Guild of America strike. So were series showrunners Hart Hanson, Stephen Nathan, Jonathan Collier and Michael Peterson and writer-producers including Liz Benjamin, Dean Lopata, Janet Lin and Karine Rosenthal.
“All the truisms of why a show is a happy, non-toxic place is why ‘Bones’ was such a happy place,” Hanson told Variety. “Who is No. 1 on the call sheet? What is that person like? What is No.
- 7/7/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Half a million Duolingo users are currently learning High Valyrian. But how do you make a language out of nothing? The linguists behind top fantasy TV shows and films explain
If a language offers clues to the culture of its speakers, then the experience of learning Game of Thrones’s High Valyrian on Duolingo conjures visions of a bustling historic civilisation in which owls stalk the skies, magic abounds, and the spectre of death forever haunts the imaginations of the living. You learn to say “The woman is sweating” before that most basic greeting, “Hello”. An incongruously cheerful cartoon asks you to translate “All men must die, goodbye.” And, of course: “Ñuhyz zaldrīzesse gevī issi.” (“My dragons are beautiful!”).
Described in George Rr Martin’s books as the language of the dragon-taming rulers of a once-great empire, Old Valyria has been compared to the Roman Republic, and High Valyrian to classical Latin.
If a language offers clues to the culture of its speakers, then the experience of learning Game of Thrones’s High Valyrian on Duolingo conjures visions of a bustling historic civilisation in which owls stalk the skies, magic abounds, and the spectre of death forever haunts the imaginations of the living. You learn to say “The woman is sweating” before that most basic greeting, “Hello”. An incongruously cheerful cartoon asks you to translate “All men must die, goodbye.” And, of course: “Ñuhyz zaldrīzesse gevī issi.” (“My dragons are beautiful!”).
Described in George Rr Martin’s books as the language of the dragon-taming rulers of a once-great empire, Old Valyria has been compared to the Roman Republic, and High Valyrian to classical Latin.
- 7/7/2023
- by Rebecca Liu
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s not unusual to see a musical based on a movie or TV show or even a comic. But “Rogers: The Musical” might be the first one created from a throwaway joke in a TV show spun-off from a film series based on comic books. Audiences can now check out the mini-musical, which runs about a tight half hour, at Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater, through Aug. 31. I was lucky enough to witness the opening performance last week, followed by a panel discussion with some of the key creatives.
“Rogers” first came to life in the Disney+ show “Hawkeye,” in which Jeremy Renner’s titular Avenger finds himself taking in a Broadway show with his kids. The show hits a little too close to home, as it turns out to be an adaptation of the life of his friend Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America. The show...
“Rogers” first came to life in the Disney+ show “Hawkeye,” in which Jeremy Renner’s titular Avenger finds himself taking in a Broadway show with his kids. The show hits a little too close to home, as it turns out to be an adaptation of the life of his friend Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America. The show...
- 7/6/2023
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
A little over a week ago, Twitter owner Elon Musk announced that targeted harassment on the site would lead to account suspensions — which had been company policy well before he bought the social platform at a grossly inflated price. His declaration was in response to a user indignant that others had called him “cis,” short for “cisgender,” meaning his gender identity conforms to the sex he was assigned at birth. It’s a term that describes someone who is, simply, not transgender.
Musk agreed, however, that this clinical label is offensive,...
Musk agreed, however, that this clinical label is offensive,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
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