Disney CEO Bob Chapek Compares Himself To Iron Man, Mixes Up Disney World’s Motto In College Commencement Speech

The Offspring‘s Dexter Holland delivered a commencement speech this month at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.The frontman earned a PhD in molecular biology from USC in 2017 and has devoted a large chunk of his life to HIV research.In his commencement speech, Holland praised his fellow graduates for their dedication to science while sharing how art and science have both been an important part of his life and how he balanced both.“My story has had both a musical side and a scientific side,” Holland explained. “I had these two great loves, how would I decide? Well as foolish as it sounds I decided to pursue both.

Bob Bakish, CEO of Paramount Global, has canceled a scheduled appearance at a media conference this afternoon due to illness. The chief executive had been slated for an afternoon Q&A keynote session at J.P. Morgan’s 47th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston.

Taylor Swift officially has an honorary doctorate from New York University. On Wednesday, the singer took the stage at Yankee Stadium to the sound of thousands of people’s applause to accept the Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa degree, and made a 20-minute speech.

Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from New York University on Wednesday morning and gave a commencement speech to the 2022 graduates, where she touched on cancel culture. In her speech, the 32-year-old singer spoke to a packed Yankee Stadium about how she’s officially a doctor, but not to count on her in an emergency situation.

Taylor Swift got candid in her first-ever commencement speech!

Taylor Swift is feeling the Class of 2022! On Wednesday, the 32-year-old singer slipped on a cap and gown «for the very first time,» and received a honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from New York University. Swift also gave a commencement speech at the graduation ceremony, which was held at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Needless to say, the GRAMMY winner referenced more than one of her own song lyrics.«I’m…90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called ‘22.' And let me just say, I am elated to be here with you today as we celebrate and graduate New York University’s Class of 2022,» she told the packed stadium. Swift also couldn't help calling out her song about New York! «Let me say to you now: Welcome to New York.

Taylor Swift delivered a commencement address at New York University’s class of 2022 today (May 18).The pop star was also awarded an honorary doctorate before she gave the speech at the city’s Yankee Stadium. Watch video footage of the speech below.“I’m 90% sure the reason I’m here is because I have a song called ’22′,” Swift joked, adding: “Last time I was in a stadium this size, I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard.

Taylor Swift took the stage to deliver the commencement address during the New York University graduation ceremony on Wednesday after receiving an honorary doctorate's degree.The 32-year-old singer stood onstage at New York’s Yankee Stadium and spoke to the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. It marked the school's first in-person ceremony since the pandemic began.

Bob Iger has become an investor in and advisor to Gopuff, a nine-year old commerce platform first started by two Philadelphia college students to deliver late-night snacks, hookahs and tobacco products.

Welcome to New York (University). Taylor Swift’s NYU Commencement speech for the graduating class of 2022 is finally here. The evermore singer received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from New York University on May 18, 2022, and shared a passionate message with the graduating class.

Today, May 18, Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from New York University and delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of 2022.

Taylor Swift took the stage to deliver the commencement address during the New York University graduation ceremony on Wednesday.The 32-year-old singer stood onstage at New York’s Yankee Stadium and spoke to the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. It marked the school's first in-person ceremony since the pandemic began.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorJimmy Kimmel had zingers aplenty for companies across the TV spectrum at Disney’s upfront presentation on Tuesday, even though a positive COVID test kept the late-night host from appearing in person.As always, Kimmel didn’t hold back at his bosses in his 10-minute standup bit that was beamed in live to the event held in a giant tent at Manhattan’s Pier 36. He noted that he’s been doing his much-anticipated comedy bits for 19 years.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAttendees at the Disney upfront could have played a drinking game by taking a sip everytime someone referred to the company as “unrivaled.” The message to advertisers: You’ve heard from other congloms this week, but no company offers such a wide range of storytelling options than the Walt Disney Co.’s suite of offerings.After an embattled several months atop the helm, Disney CEO Bob Chapek didn’t address any of the recent arrows pointed at him and the company, instead opening the presentation by calling the Walt Disney Company “the most powerful force in the industry” and noting how he started his career in advertising.“Now, as many of you know, Disney will be celebrating our 100th anniversary later this year and that is an incredible milestone,” he said. “I can’t help but think about this moment in the context of what this company has always been, what it is today, and what it will be.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek opened Disney’s upfront in New York by telling the crowd of advertisers in attendance that the company “the most powerful force in the industry” and “the most enduring and beloved name in entertainment.”

With Marvel’s global juggernaut Doctor Strange missing in action in China, Disney CEO Bob Chapek called the situation there “very fluid and very complicated, both from a business standpoint and from a political standpoint.”

While the idea of ESPN going “over the top” as a stand-alone streaming offering has been bruited about for years, Disney CEO Bob Chapek enthused about the scenario and describe it as an inevitability during the company’s quarterly earnings call.

When the Multiverse was revealed to be the main crux of the “Doctor Strange” sequel, the internet was barraged with a wave of rumored cameos with some that did happen (don’t worry we won’t spoil them) and a lot of others that didn’t. One of the bigger rumors getting circulated was that action star Tom Cruise could be playing a variant of Iron Man, harkening back to reports of the actor almost landing the role before Robert Downey Jr.

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish said a new Jackass series is in the works based the recent release of the latest film in the franchise.