Chris Willman Music WriterFor BTS’ upcoming run of stadium shows in Las Vegas, the septet will be down to… six and a half? Or maybe the math won’t work out exactly that way, but Big Hit has announced to fans that Jin’s participation in the four Allegiant Stadium shows will be scaled back, despite his “strong wish” to “participate in the performance in full.”The limited expectations being set for his part of the proceedings are due to the same finger injury that kept Jin from being as active as the other six members in the performance by BTS at the Grammys Sunday.Said the statement from Big Hit on Friday: “As we informed you on March 19, Jin had injured his left index finger as the tendons in the finer had been partially damaged and underwent surgery to repair the extensor in the finger. It was the opinion of the medical personnel that Jin should refrain from vigorous movement as any impact on his finger due to the amount of activities increased more than necessary, while he is still recovering from the injury, may cause another surgery.” Bit Hit continued, “While the artist himself strongly wished to participate in the performance in full, our company has decided to follow physician advice and minimize Jin’s movements during the ‘BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Las Vegas’ concerts” on April 8-9 and 15-16.
Former Endemol Shine, Sky Chief Sophie Turner Laing Becomes First Female Chair of U.K.’s National Film and Television School
23.03.2022 - 11:43 / variety.com
Naman Ramachandran Sophie Turner Laing, former CEO of Endemol Shine and MD of Sky, has been appointed chair of the U.K. National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) board of governors. She will become the NFTS’ first female chair when she succeeds Ingenious founder Patrick McKenna, who will step down at the end of his term in August.During McKenna’s tenure, which began in 2013, the NFTS became the film school to win a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education and the first educational institution to be awarded a BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.Turner Laing was in charge of Endemol Shine from 2014-2020, overseeing a network of more than 120 creative production companies in 28 markets.
She stepped down from the role after the Banijay takeover. As Sky MD, she was instrumental in increasing investment in original British programming and revitalising Sky Arts. The executive previously held several senior roles at the BBC.In 2013, she was awarded a Royal television Society fellowship for her outstanding contribution to British television.
In 2018, she was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her services to the media and honored with an International Emmy – Directorate Award. Turner Laing has previously served on the NFTS board of governors, contributed to masterclasses and supported its initiatives to encourage newcomers into the industry. Turner Laing said: “The NFTS is the leading light in the film, television and games industries across the U.K., nurturing skilled craftspeople and visionary talents over the last five decades.
‘Willow’ Actress Talisa Garcia Becomes First Openly Trans Performer To Be Cast In A Disney Owned LucasFilm Production
British actress Talisa Garcia is breaking down barriers at Disney as the first known openly trans performer to be cast in one of the studio’s LucasFilm productions.
Talisa Garcia Becomes First Trans Actress To Be Cast By Disney In A Lucasfilm Production
EXCLUSIVE: British actress Talisa Garcia (Baptiste) has been cast in anticipated Disney+ series Willow, marking the first known occasion an openly trans actor has been cast in a production from Disney-owned Lucasfilm, home to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
Talisa Garcia to Become First Trans Actress Cast by Disney in a Lucasfilm TV Series
Talisa Garcia is making history.
Watch Big Thief perform ‘Spud Infinity’ from their living room on ‘Fallon’
Big Thief performed their recent single ‘Spud Infinity’ on US TV last week – check out the video below.The Brooklyn band appeared as the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in support of their fifth studio album, ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You’, which came out in February via 4AD.Big Theif didn’t appear in Fallon’s New York studio as is customary for the show’s live performers, but instead delivered a laid back rendition of ‘Spud Infinity’ from a bright living room.Tune in to the group’s recent Fallon appearance here:Big Thief are set to perform at a string of UK and European festivals this summer, including Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Best Kept Secret and Tempelhof Sounds. You can find the band’s full live schedule here.Last month saw Big Thief wrap up a UK and Ireland headline tour, which included a four-night billing at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London.
BAFTA-Nominated British Director Oliver Parker Launches Production Outfit With Former Red Arrow Studios Boss James Baker & Metro International Partner Sam Parker; Anyway Content Takes 10-Strong Slate To Mip TV
BAFTA-nominated St. Trinian’s, Johnny English Reborn and An Ideal Husband director Oliver Parker has launched a production shingle with former Red Arrow Studios CEO James Baker and Metro International Partner Sam Parker, and the outfit is taking a packed slate to Mip TV.
Eagle Eye Drama & Beta Film’s ‘Hotel Portofino’ Commissioned For Second Season – Mip TV
Walter Iuzzolino’s Eagle Eye Drama and Beta Film’s Hotel Portofino has been commissioned for a second series.
Sky Ferreira teases long-awaited return with new track Don't Forget
Sky Ferreira has (finally) hinted that her long-awaited return with new music is on the horizon.
Miranda Lambert makes huge career announcement as she reveals Las Vegas residency
Miranda Lambert is headed to Sin City! The country music star thrilled fans with an announcement they couldn't get enough of. Miranda revealed her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency with an exciting social media post on Wednesday. Exclusive: Miranda Lambert is preparing for an unexpected change to her appearanceAlongside a poster of herself wearing a plunging black top and cowboy hat, the singer wrote: "I'm heading to Vegas y'all! My new residency Velvet Rodeo begins this fall!WATCH: Miranda Lambert wins big at the ACM Awards"Presale begins April 1.
Keith Urban Covers Adele’s ‘Easy On Me’ After Filling In At Las Vegas Residency
When Adele postponed her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace at the 11th hour back in February, Keith Urban agreed to step in as a replacement until her show is ready for its debut.
‘CODA’ Star Troy Kotsur Becomes First Deaf Male Actor to Win the Oscar
interview with TheWrap in the wake of his nomination, Kotsur explained that despite being from Arizona and never setting foot on a fishing boat, as well as hardly being as profane as his character generally is, the personality that goes into Frank Rossi is all his own. “If someone else created the signs, it would be their personality, not mine,” he said.
Yard Act make thrilling US TV debut as they bring ‘The Overload’ to ‘Fallon’
Yard Act made their US TV debut last night (March 24) with an electrifying performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – watch it below.The Leeds band played the title track from their acclaimed debut record ‘The Overload’, which hit Number Two in the UK albums chart upon its release in January.Appearing live in Fallon’s studio in New York City, Yard Act delivered an energetic take on the song as their circular black-and-white logo spun behind them. Later, a series of strobe lights flashed while guitarist Sam Shjipstone shredded towards a thrilling finale.You can watch the band’s appearance on Fallon here:Taking to Twitter after recording their first Fallon performance, Yard Act wrote: “What a rush to be a part of that. Didn’t dare look up to my left to see what [Fallon’s house band] @theroots were making of all our nonsense.
Meghan Markle announces first Spotify podcast series Archetypes
Meghan Markle has made an announcement about her first Spotify series. The Duchess of Sussex has unveiled her first series - 16 months after her £18 million deal.