Fox Corp. Says ‘Non Production’ Employees Likely to Stay Remote for 2020

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorHowie Long has long helped Fox viewers understand the ins-and-outs of gridiron play. Now he’s going to encourage them to make a wager on what they might see.Long is the latest Fox Sports personality to take up promotional duties for Fox Bet, the mobile sports-wagering partnership Fox Corporation operates in conjunction with Flutter Entertainment, the parent of the popular online-betting platform FanDuel.

here.Also Read: John Oliver Slams Racial Bias in Juror Selection: 'So Flagrant Even Brett Kavanaugh Has a Problem With It' (Video)In the August episode of “Last Week,” Oliver brought up Danbury in a segment about how computer algorithms for juror lists and selection in several states – including Connecticut – disproportionately exclude people of color.“If you are going to forget a town in Connecticut, why not forget Danbury because, and this is true, f— Danbury!” Oliver said in the segment.

Megan Thee Stallion has confirmed rumours that it was Tory Lanez who shot her in the foot last month.Taking to Instagram Live on August 21, Megan called out Lanez directly and claimed his publicist and team of pushing another story to the press. Watch snippets of the broadcast, posted to Twitter and YouTube, below.“Since y’all hoes so worried ’bout it,” Megan said, “yes, this n**** Tory shot me.”She continued, “You shot me.

Cory Booker revealed something about his girlfriend Rosario Dawson that might surprise you!

The pay cuts spurred on by the novel coronavirus pandemic are beginning to wind down. While the entertainment industry continues to be hamstrung by postponed productions, shuttered movie theaters and closed offices, one of the largest companies in the sector is nonetheless rolling back the cuts, which were institutedin the first few weeks after states began issuing stay-at-home orders.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFox Corp. and Walt Disney have both reinstated executive salaries for most of those impacted by temporary pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to those familiar with the situation.At Fox, the parent company of Fox Entertainment, Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Sports, compensation reductions of 15% for execs at the vice president level and above came to an end on July 31.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFood Network said it has started production on a new competition series called “Candy Land” that is based on the Hasbro children’s game and is hosted by Kristin Chenoweth.The six-episode series features five groups of cake and sugar artists, who create showpieces in order to get  a chance to win a grand prize of $25,000.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorTucker Carlson’s top-rated Fox News Channel hour has hit record ratings highs in recent months amid the rising tide for news networks as the presidential election draws near. Record ratings usually means record revenue for ad-supported TV shows.But “Tucker Carlson Tonight” has never been more difficult to monetize for the news network amid today’s polarized political environment.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorSeth Meyers will join the parade of late-night hosts trying to bring their programs back to more typical production surroundings by moving NBC’s “Late Night” to a studio setting next week.The host informed his viewers on Monday’s broadcast of “Late Night” that he would stop holding forth from a makeshift perch he calls “Captain’s Quarters” at the end of this week.

Lewis Capaldi has revealed that he is taking a well-earned break and plans to release his new music in 2021.

Her social media break may be over, but Jessica Mulroney is in ‘the worst state’ after the backlash of her Sasha Exeter scandal and broken friendship with Meghan Markle. The former CTV host revealed as much in a new caption on Instagram, marking her first post to the social media platform since the controversy began.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFox Corp. is joining the parade of big U.S.

Jessica Mulroney returned to social media to celebrate her twins Brian and John’s birthday — and to give an update on her life after her feud with lifestyle influencer Sasha Exeter.“Happy 10th to my twin babies,” the stylist, 40, captioned an Instagram video on Tuesday, August 11, of her husband, Ben Mulroney, carrying a cake over to the birthday boys in their backyard. “My incredible family have had to witness mom in the worst state.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAndrea Mitchell almost drowned in balloons when she covered the 2008 Republican National Convention, and was forced to swat them away as she tried to tell MSNBC viewers what was taking place on the ground.In 2020, the longtime NBC News and MSNBC correspondent will have plenty of air.Fewer TV journalists will be on the ground at either the Milwaukee site previously selected for the Democratic National Convention or the Jacksonville or Charlotte venues Republicans

The series that no one likely thought would turn into such a massive hit and big cash cow for Lionsgate is going for broke. On an investor’s earnings call today studio’s CEO John Feltheimer revealed that a fifth “John Wick” film is happening and will likely shoot back to back with the fourth installment, pending the availability of its franchise star Keanu Reeves.

Amid a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in multiple states in the U.S., Fox Corp. is postponing plans for a companywide return to its offices this fall.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorFox Corp.’s non-production employees will continue to work remotely at least through year end as COVID-19 cases spike and the company explores more flexible longer-term arrangments, said CEO Laclan Murdoch.“The rising rates of positive cases in areas where we have a significant presence coupled with evolving restrictions and best practices around the country are impacting and postponing our planned companywide return to work efforts this fall,” he said in a note

Fox Corp. on Wednesday reported a fall in quarterly earnings and overall revenues, as the owner of Fox News Channel and Fox Entertainment recorded lower advertising revenue amid the coronavirus pandemic.