Michaela Zee editor At the Time 100 Gala on Wednesday night, former child stars Ke Huy Quan and Drew Barrymore reunited after not having “seen each other in almost 40 years” to present Steven Spielberg with the event’s Impact Award. “Steven introduced me to this world where his imagination lived and invited me in,” Quan said. “He showed me how much fun we can have when we let our creativity be our guide. My life has [been] made so much better because of him.” In his acceptance speech, Spielberg reciprocated the affection he received from Quan and Barrymore. “I have never been more proud in my working career than being able to find, in 1981, 6-year-old Drew Barrymore and, in early 1983, 11-year-old Ke,” the filmmaker said. “I was so lucky to find them both, and they have not changed in all those years.”
Bob Iger Covers Time 100 Most Influential People Following Disney Return
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100 “Most Influential People” in the world, Time Magazine declared Thursday.Iger, who returned to the helm at Disney in November, was included in the 20th annual “Time 100” list. He appears on one of four worldwide covers for the magazine’s print edition. Actor Jennifer Coolidge, recording artist Doja Cat and actor Michael B.
Jordan were the other honorees from this year to be featured on the covers.Each person on the list was honored by guest writers who have worked with or personally know them. Iger’s was written by General Motors CEO Mary Barra, who’s been a Disney board member since 2017. “For 100 years, the Walt Disney Co.
has entertained, informed, and inspired people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Bob Iger has guided the company to success for nearly two decades and is one of the best leaders I know,” Barra wrote. “There’s a reason Bob remains one of the world’s most admired CEOs,” she continued.
“He has led landmark acquisitions, championed culture-defining films, launched innovative distribution platforms, and delivered strong financial results, all while never forgetting the people—the employees and the fans—who make it all possible.”In a video included in the feature, Iger talked about creativity, innovation and how to keep a company competitive over the long term. “I happen to believe — in studying and being involved in creativity for 50 years now — that great creativity is almost a miracle,” Iger said. “You know, born out of the passion of a great creator, fueled by resources and sometimes teamwork and sometimes serendipity.
Steve Wilkos Pays Loving Tribute To Mentor Jerry Springer: 'Most Influential Man In My Life'
Steve Wilkos is mourning his friend and former employer, Jerry Springer.
Steve Wilkos Reacts to Jerry Springer’s Death: ‘The Most Influential Man in My Life’
Forever in his heart. Steve Wilkos has broken his silence about the death of his former TV mentor, Jerry Springer.
Time100 Gala 2023 Red Carpet: See Kim Kardashian, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler and More
The class of 2023! Some of the world’s most distinguished people were honored at the Time100 Gala on Wednesday, April 26.
New Study Reveals the 20 Stars People Want to See at the Movies & Only 1 Celebrity Is Under 40 Years Old (Plus, See Where Zendaya, Tom Holland & More Rank)
Who do you most want to watch in a movie theater? A research group polled consumers and asked which movie stars they would actually go to the movies, in person, to see a film live in the theater.
Bob Newhart’s Longtime Wife Ginnie Dead At 82
Ginnie Newhart, the beloved wife of comedy legend Bob Newhart, has died. She was 82.
Bob Newhart's Longtime Wife Ginnie Dead at 82
Bob Newhart, has died. She was 82.The Newhart family released a statement to Twitter on Monday afternoon mourning the loss.«We lost our beloved Ginnie Quinn Newhart — Wife, Mother and Grandmother on April 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with illness,» the post shared.
Lupita Nyong’o Chops Off Her Sisterlocks in Emotional Video: ‘It’s Time to Let You Go’
It’s hard to say goodbye! Lupita Nyong’o unveiled a major hair change and revealed that the makeover made her “sad.”
Bella Hadid Has a Heartfelt Response to the TIME 100 Most Influential People Nod
. Judging by her long, heartfelt Instagram post, Hadid is feeling a lot of feelings about the honor. “In awe of this achievement, and being able to be recognized along side so many talented, hardworking and life changing people,” Hadid's IG caption began, going on to praise the challenging work of other figures on TIME's list, and acknowledge there's still much to be done.
Time 100 Honors Salma Hayek, Michael B. Jordan, Colin Farrell Among ‘Most Influential People’ In Annual Listing
Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Doja Cat, and King Charles III are on the list.
Ejecting Ike Perlmutter “Was A Necessary Step,” Disney CEO Bob Iger Tells Time Magazine
Isaac Perlmutter’s time at Disney had run its course and the former Marvel Entertainment chairman’s removal “was a necessary step in the direction of us creating a more efficient company,” CEO Bob Iger said. He said the decision was not due to Perlmutter’s support of activist investor Nelson Peltz.
Pedro Pascal, Salma Hayek, and more honored in Time 100
Pedro Pascal and Salma Hayek have been unveiled as some of this year’s most influential people of the year. The Time 100 listicle is published on a yearly basis, and it represents a significant honor.
Jennifer Coolidge, Doja Cat & Michael B. Jordan Among ‘Time’ 100 Most Influential People
These stars have some major pull.
Time's 2023 Most Influential People of the Year: Aubrey Plaza, Michael B. Jordan & More!
The Time100 list for 2023 has been published and there are so many big names included!
TIME names Doja Cat, Beyoncé, and Steve Lacy among the most influential people of 2023
TIME has revealed its annual list of who they consider to be the most influential people in the world right now. The TIME100 issue of the magazine comes with a cover story on Doja Cat, one of a handful of musicians included in this year's list, alongside a foreword written by Elvis director Baz Luhrmann. Check out her cover above.
Listen to Bob Dylan cover The Grateful Dead’s ‘Truckin” in Japan
Bob Dylan has debuted a live cover of The Grateful Dead‘s 1970 hit ‘Truckin” while on tour in Japan.Dylan, who is currently on the ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour in Japan, pulled out the surprise cover at the Tokyo Garden Theater on Wednesday (April 12). It marks the first time that Dylan has performed the song, as well as one of Dylan’s rare surprises in an otherwise standard setlist for the tour, which began in 2021.Dylan wrote about The Grateful Dead’s ‘Truckin” in his recent book The Philosophy of Modern Song, noting that it has “a fantastic first verse, which doesn’t let up or fizzle out, and every verse that follows could actually be a first verse.”You can listen to an audio recording of Bob Dylan’s ‘Truckin” cover below.The cover also marks just the fifth Grateful Dead cover Dylan has performed throughout his long and esteemed career, following ‘Friend of the Devil’, ‘Alabama Getaway’, ‘West L.A.
Mike Gallagher, Chairman Of House’s Special China Committee, Talks About Meeting With Bob Iger And Hollywood Creatives – Q&A
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, led a delegation of lawmakers last week for meetings in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, with an eye toward gathering information on how the two California-centric industries interact with Beijing.
Members of Congress Meet With Bob Iger and Other Hollywood Executives to Discuss Chinese Censorship of US Films
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and other industry executives are meeting privately this week with members of Congress to discuss how to respond to China’s strong-arm tactics to stifle and censor filmmakers.Several members of the House Select Committee On the Chinese Communist Party attended two meetings with filmmaker groups Wednesday, and plan to meet Friday with Apple Inc.
Lawmakers Meet With Bob Iger, Hollywood Creatives To Express Concerns Over China Censorship And Beijing’s Influence
EXCLUSIVE: Members of a House select committee on China met with Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and later with a group of Hollywood filmmakers and executives on Wednesday, amid concerns over industry business practices in engaging with Beijing.
Disney Streaming Strategy: CEO Bob Iger Tells Shareholders Marvel, Star Wars, Disney And Pixar Titles Will Stay Exclusive, But Others Could “On Occasion” Be Licensed To Third Parties
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company has reached a new stage of its evolution in streaming and will consider “on occasion” licensing some titles to third parties.