Five months after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the production of Rust, the film’s star Alec Baldwin is set to make his screen comeback in a pair of Italian Christmas features.
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EXCLUSIVE: Shanon Smith, who was part of the launch team of the Oxygen network, has joined Shaq Life producer The Content Group.
Smith, who was previously VP, Production and Operations at NBCU, joins the Asylum Entertainment Group production company as SVP, Production. She will oversee all physical operations and will be responsible for the company’s production slate.
She reports to TCG President Jodi Flynn and AEG President and Chief Strategy Officer Ryann Lauckner.
Separately, Sandra Young has been named VP, Current Production and Partnerships. Reporting to SVP, Content James Macnab, she will works across productions under TCG companies, including Breaklight Pictures, Big City TV and 72 Steps Media. Prior to joining TCG, Young was Oxygen’s Senior Director of Current Programming & Development,
The Content Group recently produced season two of Shaq Life for TNT as well as American Cartel and Detective Diaries for Discovery+, Doubling Down with the Derricos for TLC and has Sins of the Amish coming up for Peacock.
“Shanon and Sandra are both highly esteemed veterans who bring tremendous experience to The Content Group,” said Jodi Flynn, President of TCG. “They are brilliant leaders who’ve established enduring relationships throughout the industry and are integral as we continue to grow at such a fast pace.”
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Five months after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the production of Rust, the film’s star Alec Baldwin is set to make his screen comeback in a pair of Italian Christmas features.
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King Richard, the film’s star and co-producer Will Smith popped by a red carpet for some friendly banter - and, natch, Venus Williams nailed it. At the Producers Guild Awards last weekend, Venus Williams and Will Smith enjoyed a bit of playful back-and-forth on the red carpet. Take a look below: Will Smith crashes Venus Williams' interview on the #PGAs red carpet.
The Los Angeles Police Department is facing a $20 million racial profiling lawsuit from a Grey’s Anatomy driver after officers used “excessive force” against Ernest Simon Jt last year.
Joe Garratt shot to fame on Love Island, having entered the villa in 2019 in the hope of finding love.The 24 year old's stint in the villa was short, but he did form a romantic connection with fellow Islander Lucie Donlan before he was dramatically dumped from the show. He and Lucie, 24, didn't last, and Joe has since gone on to enjoy romances with American model Desiree Schlotz and TOWIE star Frankie Sims. The reality TV star is now rumoured to be growing close to former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 20, after crossing paths a few weeks ago.
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Don’t be surprised if Bradley Cooper and Will Smith wind up working on a project together, given the admiration the two actors displayed for each other at the National Board of Review gala on Tuesday, March 15.
Will Smith is a winner!
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) hosted their 31st Annual Latina History Day Conference in Los Angeles Friday, and they brought together hundreds of women to recognize the historic and current achievements of Latinas while embracing the rich diversity of the Latina experience. HOPE has been instrumental in securing local, county, state, and congressional officials to declare the second Friday in March (during Women’s History Month) as Latina History Day, and this year’s theme was Empower Your Inner Genius.: ‘a call to action for each Latina to share their brilliance with the world, and a celebration of the Latina thinkers, creators, and doers, past and present, who have made history and continue to shape our future.’ HOLA! USA had the opportunity to participate in the Breakfast Program which featured a panel with the Oscar-nominated film Encanto’s producer Yvett Merino, and the film’s co-writer and co-director Charise Castro Smith. The panel gave insight into their lives and was inspiring for Latinas with big dreams.
EXCLUSIVE: James Wolk is set to jon the cast of MGM’s adaptation of The Boys In The Boat. He joins an ensemble that already includes Callum Turner, Joel Edgerton, Jack Mulhern, Sam Strike, Luke Slattery, Thomas Elms, Tom Varey, Bruce Herbelin-Earle, Wil Coban and Hadley Robinson.
Hollyoaks may pride itself on being a teen soap that deals with the issues that face today’s young people, but it also has a history of casting excellent actors who've had long and interesting careers already. As the spring trailer launched today, fans were excited to see the addition of Glynis Barber as gangster Norma. She’s a soapland favourite having played Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders from 2010-2017.
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Kristen Stewart has been making the rounds for awards season, and she’s looking absolutely incredible while doing it! The star — who has been nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her work as Princess Diana in Spencer — proved on point when she was spotted at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Friday (March 4). At the annual event, Kristen was handed the American Riviera Award, allowing her some acceptance speech practice if she just happens to walk away with the Oscar in a few weeks.
announced in an obituary on March 1. “He was loving and kind; he could light up a crowded room with his laughter and exuberance. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him,” his family said in a statement.