Jeff Shell, whose tenure running NBCUniversal came to an abrupt end last spring, is in advanced talks to join private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners.
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“What Now?” podcast, the pair discussed a 2021 political poll that saw 46% of adults saying they’d back the 51-year-old’s campaign, should he launch one.“That was an interesting poll that happened and I was really moved by that,” the “Black Adam” actor said.“I was really blown away and I was really honored. I’ll share this little bit with you: at the end of the year in 2022, I got a visit from the parties asking me if I was going to run, and if I could run.”Admitting that their faith in him was “a big deal” and “came out of the blue.”“It was one after the other, and they brought up that poll, and they also brought up their own deep-dive research that would prove that should I ever go down that road [I’d be a real contender],” Johnson told Noah.“It was all very surreal because that’s never been my goal.
My goal has never been to be in politics. As a matter of fact, there’s a lot about politics that I hate.”Johnson first floated the idea of a possible run in 2017, saying he would “100 per cent consider” launching a presidential bid.And in 2021, he again restated that he would set his sights on the White House — if it’s “what the people want.”However, in an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings in October 2022, he revealed that a presidential run was not in the cards.“It’s off the table,” he said.
Yes, it is off the table.”The star wrestler-turned-Hollywood juggernaut said he’s shifting all of his focus to his role as a father.“I will say this because it requires a B-side to this. I love our country and everyone in it,” Johnson said.
“I also love being a daddy.”“And that’s the most important thing to me is being a daddy, No. 1, especially during this time, this critical time in my daughters’ lives.”The star is a proud dad to
.Jeff Shell, whose tenure running NBCUniversal came to an abrupt end last spring, is in advanced talks to join private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners.
Police appealing for information about a wanted man have warned the public not to approach him. Dominic Battiniello, who has links to Preston, South Ribble and Accrington, is wanted on recall to prison.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly in "panic mode" after realising that their "royal currency is dwindling".
Reboot, who examined the frequency of searched names of bald men alongside the words “shirtless” or “naked”, while also taking into account height, net worth and head “shininess”, giving each contender a score out of 10.Prince William managed to top the list with a score of 9.88, ahead of the actors Vin Diesel, Jason Statham and Samuel L.
Jaden Thompson Seven Bucks Productions, founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, has tapped Scott Landsman and Melissa Fried as head of television and VP of film development and production, respectively. These appointments come along as the multi-platform production company works to expand its film and television slate, following the success of the “Jumanji” franchise, “Hobbs and Shaw” and other titles produced under its banner.
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia‘s Seven Bucks Productions has brought in former senior Sony TV comedy executive Scott Landsman as Head of Television. Meanwhile, Verve’s Melissa Fried has come on board as VP of Film Development & Production.
Marie Claire.“She certainly seems well-suited to that role in particular, and I can easily see her pursuing a career path similar to Oprah’s in the media: a show, a magazine, producing, directing — the works.”Andersen said that the mom of two, 42, “still has a sizable chunk of the viewing public in her corner,” which could make the idea of a talk show very feasible.“Once all the controversy surrounding the Sussexes’ ongoing feud with the rest of the royal family dies down, assuming it ever does, I could easily see her launching a successful talk show,” he went on.“Meghan has always had her fingers in a lot of pies, and she has a knack for getting what she wants.”The royal expert said that if the “Suits” alum wants a mogul status, “becoming the next Oprah — a powerful and influential media mogul — does not feel far-fetched at all.”Markle famously sat down with her husband, Prince Harry, for a tell-all interview with Winfrey in March 2021.In April this year, the exiled royal signed with WME CEO Ari Emanuel and his team, and has since been rumored to be in talks for an acting comeback.Her team on a day-to-day basis will be Serena Williams’ agent Jill Smoller and Brad Slater, a behemoth in the movie business who also reps Dwayne Johnson.WME represents the top talent across the industry including writers, filmmakers, actors, producers, stylists, fashion designers and their agents.The company also handles brand licensing, speaking engagements, media production and events, including New York Fashion Week.Markle this week teased her return to Hollywood, though this time as a producer.She subtly hinted at the content fans can expect from her and Harry’s production company, Archewell Productions, in the future.“[I want to make]
Dolly Parton has shared that she has no interest in becoming the next US President, claiming that there have already been “enough boobs in the White House”.The country music icon spoke about the prospect of getting into politics in a new interview with Metro, where she was promoting the upcoming release of her star-studded 49th studio album, ‘Rockstar’.Here, she was asked about the new track ‘World On Fire’ – which sees her reveal her frustration at lying politicians and at the general state of politics across the US – and whether a ‘Dolly For President’ movement would help get things back on track.“No. I don’t think anybody could actually do a great job at that.
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left the royal family in 2020.Perry, 54, famously lent the estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex his Beverly Hills mansion when they permanently relocated from across the pond. “‘Everybody thought Oprah introduced us, but Oprah didn’t even know that I reached out to them,” Perry told Kelly Ripa on a recent episode of her “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast on SiriusXM, explaining that he and Markle connected through a mutual publicist. “I sent them a note… and just said, ‘If you ever need anything, I’m here,’ and she called months later and just talked to me like I was a therapist and we just had a great conversation,” he continued.
Reporters pressed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on whether he plans to run for president today, as he made a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with senators.
Dwayne Johnson for President? Johnson says he was approached by several political parties in 2022 to run for U.S. President after a 2021 political poll found that 46% of Americans would vote for him.
Dwayne Johnson has revealed that he has been approached several times to run for US president.The Black Adam actor revealed on Trevor Noah’s new podcast, Why Now?, that a 2021 poll of 30,000 American adults led to him being contacted about his interest in running for presidency at the end of 2022.“I was really moved by that,” Johnson said. “I was really blown away and I was really honoured.”The former WWE wrestler added, “I’ll share this little bit with you: at the end of the year in 2022, I got a visit from the parties asking me if I was going to run, and if I could run.”“It was a big deal, and it came out of the blue,” he continued.
Dwayne Johnson is opening up about the possibility of him running for president one day.
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David Beckham couldn't quite believe what he was seeing when a Hollywood star decided to dress as him for Halloween - but fans couldn't help but say the same thing. The former Manchester United star had his own spooky festivities and was seen sporting his own costume with his daughter, Harper.
Matthew Perry's Friends co-star David Schwimmer has been spotted for the first time since the news of the Chandler Bing star's sad passing.
Colin Jost and Michael Che were back at it again on Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update” to joke about politics and pop culture.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has just released a new book, and has been promoting it with all manner of outlets. In a new interview, he talked about politics, and shared his opinion about the presidency in the United States. He also shared that he’d make a great President, prompting many to wonder if he could ever put himself as candidate.
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Arielle Kebbel, known for roles in The Vampire Diaries and John Tucker Must Die, has signed with Independent Artist Group.