Culinary Celebrity José Andrés Launches Food-Focused Content Venture (EXCLUSIVE)

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAfter mounting glitzy presentations to advertisers at a stately Lincoln Center auditorium for decades as part of the TV industry’s annual upfronts, Disney now plans a big break with Madison Avenue tradition.The owner of ABC, ESPN and Hulu intends to ask advertisers and buyers to convene at a new, as-yet-undisclosed location where executives can interact with the company’s entire media portfolio in a more hands-on way, says Rita Ferro, president of Disney

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThere’s a new wind blowing through the building that houses Fox News Channel.Amy Freeze and Craig Herrera spent a recent weekday afternoon in a TV studio at the company’s New York headquarters rehearsing, but not for a new opinion program or roundtable show, but for a streamcast focused on the most-up-to-date news about the weather. They talked about oil spills, wildfires and abrupt changes in temperature.

Harley Pasternak has worked as a trainer for all kinds of celebrities, including incredibly fit singer Jessica Simpson, 41, who lost a whopping 100 lbs., and actress Halle Berry, 55, and he’s revealing some of the workout and diet details he’s used to keep their bodies, including their long lean legs, strong and in shape. The fitness professional spoke to us from his West Hollywood gym while promoting Maple Hills Creamery’s new zero sugar organic milk.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorIna Garten, the chef known as the Barefoot Contessa, will expand her work for Discovery and Food Network beyond her popular program under the terms of a new multi-year deal.Garten, the author of 12 cookbooks and the host of Food Network’s “Barefoot Contessa,” will start work on a new series, “Be My Guest, which is in development for 2022 and is structured so that each episode has three different versions: an hour-long cut for use on the streaming-video outlet

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has explained his cupped ear celebration against Juventus in 2018.

Josh O’Connor poses with Ruth Wilson inside of the BVLGARI High Jewellery Gala held at Kensington Palace earlier this week in London.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorCNN’s coming foray into the streaming wars will send the network searching for customers in both regular haunts and surprising places.The WarnerMedia cable-news outlet typically runs a significant chunk of promotions for its programming on its own air and in other venues owned by its parent company. On Friday, it’s airing an initial ad to entice loyal viewers to consider CNN Plus, its new video-streaming service slated to launch in 2022.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorViewers of ABC are accustomed to seeing George Stephanopoulos each weekday morning on “Good Morning America” and on Sundays on “This Week.” Soon, they may be able to see more of his work at many different times.Stephanopoulos will debut two long-form programs on Hulu, all part of a new production company ABC News is launching with him.  George Stephanopoulos Productions is expected to specialize in nonfiction projects that include news-making interviews as well

Jack Grealish's move to Manchester City is boosting his international chances, according to his England manager Gareth Southgate.

From football player to father! Tom Brady celebrated his Sunday, October 10, win with his 14-year-old son, Jack.

Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain keep an arm length apart at a special screening of Scenes From A Marriage held at the Museum of Modern Art on Sunday (October 10) in New York City.

Jack Martin is a newcomer who is starring as Josh Harris in the new NBC series La Brea, which just premiered last week.

To celebrate his and wife Faith Hill’s 25th wedding anniversary, Tim McGraw is letting fans in on their sweet proposal story.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPepper Teigen plans to add some flavor to Food Network.The chef and matriarch of TV personality and model Chrissy Teigen’s family, Pepper Teigen plans to showcase Thai cooking in a new half-hour special for the Discovery-owned cable network at noon on Saturday, November 6, as well as on the streaming-video hub Discovery Plus.

Eamonn Holmes’ fans were treated to a rare snap of the TV star and his youngest son Jack on Friday, with the duo both matching in their smart suits.

September has been an emotional month for Yvonne Connolly who had not one but two special reunions with loved ones.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMichael Strahan will continue to greet ABC morning viewers as part of a renewed pact that will keep him on “Good Morning America” for the next several years.Strahan, who was named a “GMA” co-anchor in 2016 and placed alongside Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, has signed a new four-year deal with ABC News, according to a person familiar with the matter.