CW Boss On Future Of Net’s DC Universe Amid Ownership Changes: “We Are Staying In the Superhero Business”

Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert, waving at the 2019 Long Beach Pride Parade, supported prosecuting a controversial lewd conduct arrest of a gay men in public restroom, but a Long Beach Superior Court judge threw out the case during a preliminary hearing and had scathing remarks for the city prosecutor’s handling of the case.In his ruling, the judge said the only way Haubert could justify the police tactics and prosecute the case was “in the rhetoric of homophobia that seeks to portray homosexual men as sexual deviants and pedophiles.” Photo: Q Voice News

Kate Moss is no stranger to headlines, often courting attention through her love of fashion and the highs and lows of her tumultuous relationships. On Wednesday, the model is expected to take the stand in her ex Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard.MORE: Johnny Depp and Kate Moss: Inside their relationship - then and nowHere at HELLO!, we have delved into Kate's former relationship with the Hollywood star and her other highly-publicised romances.WATCH: Johnny Depp's libel trial: What has happened so far?Johnny and Kate met in 1994 at New York's trendy Caf Tabac. At the time, he was 31 and she was 20.

Coldplay, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, Nile Rodgers and Adam Lambert – have signed an open letter urging world leaders to take action on the pressing affairs of extreme poverty and climate change.The letter was launched by Global Citizen at their inaugural “thought leadership summit”, Global Citizen NOW, which went down yesterday (May 22) in New York City. It comes as part of their yearlong ‘End Extreme Poverty NOW – Our Future Can’t Wait’ campaign.Other names to sign the letter include 5 Seconds Of Summer, Alessia Cara, Billy Porter, Chloe x Halle, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, Femi Kuti, Hugh Jackman, Måneskin and Ricky Martin.In the letter, they – and dozens more – call on billionaires, industry magnates, leaders of wealthy countries (such as those in the G7 and G20), and other people of significant influence “to step up by fully committing the funding necessary to tackle the challenges we face”.The letter continues: “We need to improve opportunities for girls around the world, address the systemic barriers that keep people in poverty, and halt the climate crisis.

Santigold has shared a new single ‘High Priestess’, on which she said she was looking for “the future sound of punk rock” – scroll down the page to hear it now.The track marks the artist’s first solo release since her 2018 mixtape ‘I Don’t Want: The Gold Fire Sessions’.‘High Priestess’ started life as a collaboration between Ray Brady and Boyz Noize, according to the star. Psymun and Gayngs’ Ryan Olson joined the mix as the song grew.“I had started working on this beat and I didn’t have anything in mind for a topic, I just knew I wanted to do a sort of rap punk song (as dangerous as that sounds),” Santigold said in a statement.

CW chief Mark Pedowitz tried to put some context around an upcoming ownership shift of the network. It’s not a typical corporate deal, he said, because the CW is an important brand, and a well entrenched one.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz reassured DC fans that the network plans to continue making superhero shows despite recent events.“[We’re] staying in the superhero business,” Pedowitz said on a press call ahead of the network’s annual upfront presentation for advertisers. “We are staying working with Greg Berlanti, who has masterminded creatively The CW DC Universe.”Pedowitz then pointed to the fact that DC’s “Stargirl” will be on The CW’s fall lineup, while fellow DC shows “The Flash” and “Superman & Lois” will be airing at midseason along with the new DC show “Gotham Knights.” He did acknowledge, however, that the network’s DC offerings have been pared down, such as the cancellation of “Legends of Tomorrow” after seven seasons and of “Batwoman” after three.

Selome Hailu After revealing on Thursday that Season 7 would be the final installment of “Riverdale,” the CW’s chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz expressed confidence that the series was going out on a high note.The network announced the conclusion of the show along with the rest of its 2022 fall release schedule.CLICK HERE to follow Variety’s coverage of Upfronts 2022During the CW’s primetime scheduling and strategy press conference, while addressing the end of “Riverdale” and the cancellation of several series such as “Legends of Tomorrow,” “Dynasty” and “Naomi,” Pedowitz said, “We encouraged all of those producers to try to treat their finales as if they could be series finales. We wanted to do the right thing by the series and by the fans.” Pedowitz also indicated that “Riverdale” Season 7 would likely contain as many episodes as earlier seasons.“We have not declared how many episodes yet.

It’s a “time of transition” for The CW.

Congratulations are in order for Jackass alum Bam Margera!!

Immortality is for vampires — not TV shows. The CW announced the cancellation of Legacies earlier this month, and the June series finale will bring The Vampire Diaries Universe to an end after nearly 13 years.

Today Show viewer, especially fans of 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna, that both on and off the screen, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are inseparable.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe two have had a palpable chemistry and admirable friendship since Jenna joined the show as Kathy Lee Gifford's replacement in 2019, becoming instant friends.Now, as Today and its beloved hosts continue to celebrate the iconic show's 70th anniversary, Hoda is opening up about what makes her co-host so great, and what she sees for her when it comes to her place on Today.WATCH: Jenna shares emotional message about working on Today with HodaMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager evoke hysterical response with latest group photosThe star began her heartfelt tribute by commending Jenna for stepping into such a high-regarded role so seamlessly. She said: "Jenna stepped into that show which was one of those things which would have been difficult for anyone."She explained: "Jenna has a way of taking her heart, putting it on the table, and offering it up.

LA Law not moving at ABC was one of the surprises of this pilot season.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge aka Dead Men Tell No Tales was released. A sixth outing as Jack Sparrow was in the works at Disney, claimed Johnny Depp in his on-going $100 million defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. However, the Hollywood star says he was dropped by the studio a couple of days after his former spouse's 2018 Washington Post op-ed claimed she was a victim of domestic violence.

Hoda Kotb isn't worried about finding love again. The host opened up about her romantic future during an event celebrating the morning show's 70th anniversary at the Paley Center for Media in New York City on Wednesday.«I haven't really thought about who I would see myself with, but I do have to say something,» said Kotb, 57, according to. «My sister even said and asked me at one point, 'Are you afraid to be by yourself?' And I said to her, 'I'm not going to be by myself.'»«And I don't know why I said it so clearly, but I actually knew that my heart is open.

When the dust settled after a frantic day today, the CW was left with 11 original scripted series — new and returning — on tap for next season. That is down from from 19 (including Stargirl whose future is unclear) picked up for the 2021-22 season last year.