You have to imagine Netflix is a bit let down by the release of the two “Rebel Moon” films earlier this year. While they definitely had decent viewership, the reviews for the films are terrible.
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CBS and Paramount Global have filed a response to a discrimination lawsuit by a writer who claimed he wasn’t hired because he was a straight, white man.
Brian Beneker filed his suit in March, complaining that he was not hired as a staff writer for the series SEAL Team solely for reason of his race, sex, and/or sexual orientation.
“Defendants failed to hire or promote Mr. Beneker due to his race, sex, and heterosexuality,” the complaint from longtime SEAL Team script coordinator and freelance scribe Beneker read.
Beneker said in the complaint that he suffered by not being part of “the favored hiring groups; that is, they were nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female,” and the “illegal policy” of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion measures.
“This balancing policy has created a situation where heterosexual, white men need ‘extra’ qualifications (including military experience or previous writing credits) to be hired as staff writers when compared to their nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female peers, who require no such ‘extra’ qualifications,” the filing added.
CBS responded today and asked for a quick dismissal.
CBS “has a constitutional right under the First Amendment to select the writers whose work shapes CBS’s artistic enterprise,” the motion filed today read. CBS also asserted that aspects of Beneker’s complaint are time-barred and fail to state a claim on which relief can be granted.
“The First Amendment bars Beneker’s claims in full. The First Amendment
embodies a core principle of speaker’s autonomy that bars the government from
dictating to expressive enterprises like CBS what to say and how to say it. It
therefore displaces applications of statutes, including anti-discrimination laws, that
would force an expressive enterprise to
You have to imagine Netflix is a bit let down by the release of the two “Rebel Moon” films earlier this year. While they definitely had decent viewership, the reviews for the films are terrible.
are essentially blank canvases for your favorite styling tricks—belts, statement earrings, trendy shoes, bold lips. The color (or lack of it) is after appearing on tons of the season’s biggest runways, but make no mistake: These picks are timeless.We love a good white dress for fancy events, like graduations, birthday parties, or anything you’ll attend as a bride.
Filming has officially kicked off for one of our most anticipated films of 2025– “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.” And in honor of the first day of filming, Netflix and Rian Johnson have given us a sneak peek at Daniel Craig’s look as Benoit Blanc in the film. No, unfortunately there’s no teaser trailer.
J. Kim Murphy It was all just a game at first to Pat Sajak, but then it became something much more meaningful. The longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host’s final episode heading the game show airs in just a few hours — and the production has released a first look preview ahead of the broadcast, in which Sajak expresses gratitude to his audience.
Ruth Langsford headed to the salon for a pick-me-up amid her ongoing split from Eamonn Holmes.The Loose Women star took to Instagram to share a picture of her trip to the hairdressers. In the snap, the TV presenter could be seen enjoying some relaxation time in the salon chair, and she told followers how she was topping up her highlights. She then thanked her hairdresser as she showed off the finished look, uploading a selfie of her lightened hair as she posed in a pair of oversized shades.
also provides an unbeatable sensory experience right in your own backyard—no pool or DIY bin required.Sure, you could set up a kiddie pool, but water tables tend to be a little bit more inspired, offering multiple ways to play. They come in all shapes and sizes, some with multiple basins and others with tiers of waterfalls, waterwheels, ball tracks, and even bubble makers.
Ruth Langsford has hit back at a follower after news of her split from husband Eamonn Holmes last month.The former This Morning duo, both 64, sent shockwaves through the celeb world when they announced they were ending their 14-year marriage and heading for divorce. Ruth hasn't yet commented on the split, but she recently took to Instagram to share a video of her mum and her dog, Maggie, as they enjoyed a day together.The Loose Women star captioned the clip, which was set to Anton Du Beke's Putting On The Ritz: "Lovely day spent with my darling Mum….sunshine, music, dancing, sherry, lunch, crosswords in the garden & Maggie….making memories Music by her favourite @mrantondubeke #sunday #family." While many fans adored the heartwarming video, one follower commented that Ruth's beloved dog looked downcast.They wrote under the presenter's post: "Your mum looks great Ruth, but Maggie looks sad." In response, Ruth hit back and said: "I don't see that...she is a very happy, contented, much-loved dog." Another fan agreed with Ruth as they added: "She's literally smiling! ".
Ruth Langsford has hit back at a follower's comment after announcing her split from Eamonn Holmes last month.
can really come in handy before wash days. Not sure if you have fine hair? An easy way to check is to take to strand of hair and roll it between your fingers. “If you don’t feel it or it feels light, you have fine hair,” says , a hairstylist at Chicago's Maxine Salon.
having an affair with her close friend Marie-Anne Thiébaud in 2008.“Forgiveness is in the family of letting go,” Twain said on the Great Company with Jamie Laing podcast on May 28. “But forgiveness, more specifically for me anyway, is not about forgetting necessarily.”“It’s about understanding the other person, and that might mean that they’re wrong,” she added. “Maybe you believe forever that whatever they did was wrong.”Twain and Lange, 75, were married for 15 years when he had an affair with Marie-Anne.
Fly and flop getaways are all well and good, but if you want to burn off some of that breakfast buffet – and really explore the area you’re staying in – then a specialist walking holiday might be for you. With something for all fitness levels, these organised trips either involve staying at one hotel, which you set out from on foot every day, or moving between locations, with your luggage transported so it’s waiting for you at your next accommodation.
High street hero Marks and Spencer has done it again, as it serves up some serious style with its latest accessory that's got fashion fans in a frenzy.The newly-launched bag has already amassed an amazing 4.7 out of 5 star rating, and its rapidly becoming one of the retailer's best-loved bags of the summer. The brand new Canvas Cotton Rich Grab Bag, priced at £39.50 here, is causing quite the stir for looking just like a high end designer tote bag without the hefty price tag. Fashion lovers are already singing the praises of this chic new drop, declaring it "worth every penny" for its luxe vibes and practicality.
Bury is set for its first Food and Drink Festival begins with dozens of stalls across the town centre and entertainment during the first half of the Bank Holiday weekend. The festival will see Bury town centre packed with pop-up food markets, artisan drinks, craft stalls, music and live entertainment between 9am – 4.30pm on Friday, May 24 and Saturday May, 25.
Disney Marvel Studios’ first R-rated release, Deadpool & Wolverine, is already heating up eight weeks before its release having already collected some $8M in first day ticket sales. The Shawn Levy directed, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starring threequel opens July 26. That’s pretty remarkable for an R-rated movie two months before release.
An osprey in a Scottish forest that became an online sensation during the Covid-19 lockdown has welcomed his first chick of the season.
India de Beaufort will no longer be on Night Court!
A.D. Amorosi With the arrival of the Paramount+ documentary miniseries “Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza,” alt-rock fans who attended the era-defining Lollapalooza festival in its national heyday will experience a rush of nostalgia, and viewers from Gens Z and Alpha will see and hear what Gen X has been crowing about since 1991. That’s the year Perry Farrell created a touring farewell party for his Jane’s Addiction, invited still-new bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Ice T’s Body Count for the ride, and found a tribe of like-minded rebel youth enthralled with his tribal gathering.
John Oliver trolled Donald Trump on Last Week Tonight after the former POTUS said he had created a new nickname for corn.
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and acne-prone skin, I could talk about the the best pimple patches—and why they’re so important to me—for literal days. Possibly even months.