Gio Benitez, gay reporter at ABC, named ‘GMA’ co-anchor

Pirates of the Caribbean and Men In Black, has died at the age of 77.A family spokesperson confirmed the actor’s passing yesterday (May 31) and confirmed that he died in a Los Angeles hospital of natural causes.He had a successful acting career that spanned over six decades, kicking off with the 1971 thriller Duck, You Sucker – where he worked with renowned director Sergio Leone – and The Bridge in the Jungle, which starred John Huston.He achieved a Screen Actors Guild card for his appearance in the 1979 comedy classic The In-Laws, and also appeared in Huston’s 1984 drama Under the Volcano. He went on to play several characters in the NBC hit series The A-Team.Sunday mood, a lot of great things unfolding pic.twitter.com/1f96oyEbYa— Sergio Calderon (@mrsergecalderon) September 17, 2017He famously played the ‘head on a stick’ held by an alien in the 1997 movie, Men in Black, however, one of his best-known roles was as Captain Vallenueva, starring alongside Johnny Depp and Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards in 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World’s End.Calderón’s other appearances include horror film The Ruins, comedy sequel Little Fockers and the Pamela Adlon series, Better Things.

NBC News, the previously unreported incident occurred days before six suspects allegedly involved in the scheme were arrested and indicted on charges of grand larceny, first-degree robbery, and conspiracy to drug and rob at least a dozen victims at various clubs and bars.Three of the men also face murder charges related to the deaths of D.C. political consultant John Umberger and Brooklyn social worker Julio Ramirez, who both died from overdoses of a mix of fentanyl, cocaine, ethanol, and other drugs.The suspects in the criminal ring allegedly drugged their victims to incapacitate and rob them, often using facial recognition technology to access their phones, between September 2021 and August 2022. The most recent victim, a 30-year-old gay man known as “Michael” — whose full name is being kept confidential — said he went out on March 25 to The Eagle NYC, a gay bar in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, where at least three other drugging victims claimed to have gone prior to being robbed. According to Michael, he was intoxicated when three men approached him and his friends after leaving the bar around 3:45 a.m.From what he could recall, he entered a taxi with the men, while his friends went home in a separate taxi.Michael remembers being in an unknown apartment before regaining consciousness several hours later without his cell phone.

,  and  and more has died. He was 77.A rep for Calderón confirmed the sad news Wednesday, telling ET, that the actor was surrounded by family at the time.«We can confirm that Sergio passed away this morning,» his rep shared.

This year’s Gay Days, the annual LGBTQ+ pride event that draws tens of thousands to Walt Disney World and other attractions around Orlando, is taking place amid concerns over the ultimate impact of a series of new laws championed by Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis.

ABC News has tapped Brooke Brower to serve as executive producer of This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Brooke Bower, a veteran of CNN and MSNBC, will take the reins of ABC News’ “This Week With George Stephanopoulos” as its new executive producer, filling in a gap left by the tragic demise of the show’s previous leader. Brower, who had been managing editor of CNN Politics, will report to Kim Godwin, president of ABC News. Kendall Heath, who had been working as the show’s interim executive producer, was named executive producer of politics, reporting into Stacia Deshishku, ABC News’ executive editor, and will work with political director Rick Klein during the election season. “As the 2024 election season gets underway, I look forward to Brooke and Kendall working closely with the talented teams at ‘This Week’ and all our great reporters and producers in the Washington bureau, led by Jonathan Greenberger, and the political unit under the leadership of Rick Klein and Averi Harper, to bring straightforward political journalism to our viewers at a time when it’s needed more than ever,” Godwin said in a memo sent to staff Wednesday.

revised version of the bill that rolls back some of its more severe provisions. For instance, under the original version of the legislation, merely identifying as LGBTQ could land someone in prison, while under the new law, only those who engage in same-sex conduct can be prosecuted.The revised version of the bill also rolls back provisions that would have required family, friends, and neighbors to report any suspected same-sex activity, even between consenting adults, to authorities or risk fines and imprisonment.

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog Eindhoven is a city that might not be on your list when you plan a trip through Europe, with most people visiting other cities in Holland such as Amsterdam, The Hague, or even Rotterdam. It’s the type of place with its hidden cafes and beautiful streets, with its chill and diverse atmosphere that makes Eindhoven a hotspot for creativity and innovation. And its artistic heritage and innovative spirit make it a friendly and open destination for all types of travelers.

Bad Bunny is in Monaco, and he’s wearing an amazing shirt. The Puerto Rican superstar is in the country for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco, and ahead of the event he met up with Mexican superstar Sergio “Checo” Perez at Red Bull Racing Land.Perez drives for Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Dr. Jennifer Ashton is missing Amy Robach and T. J.

French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak has said her ministry is looking at ways to resolve a funding crisis for France’s Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival after its regional support was cut out of the blue earlier this month.

FiveThirtyEight has finally found its replacement in The Economist’s G. Elliot Morris. ABC News has tapped Morris as the editorial director of data analytics for the news division, a position that will oversee the FiveThirtyEight brand in the wake of Nate Silver’s departure.

EXCLUSIVE: ABC News is hiring The Economist’s G. Elliott Morris to be the editorial director of data analytics for the news division, a post that also oversees FiveThirtyEight.

Marcia Gay Harden isn't shy about her best on-screen kiss. While speaking with ET's Kevin Frazier, the 63-year-old actress is quick to recall her favorite movie kiss.«Ed Harris in. Bar none,» Harden says of her co-star in the 2000 flick.

ABC has canceled Hilary Swank-led drama series Alaska Daily after one season. The news is not surprising as the freshman series was not able to establish itself and find a sizable following.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter ABC has canceled the drama series “Alaska Daily,” “Big Sky,” and “The Company You Keep,” Variety has learned. Hilary Swank starred in “Alaska Daily” series as Eileen Fitzgerald, described as “a fiercely talented and award-winning investigative journalist who leaves her high-profile New York life behind after a fall from grace to join a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage on a journey to find both personal and professional redemption.” In addition to Swank, the series starred Jeff Perry as Stanley Cornik, Matt Malloy as Bob Young, Meredith Holzman as Claire Muncy, Grace Dove as Rosalind “Roz” Friendly, Pablo Castelblanco as Gabriel Tovar, Ami Park as Yuna Park, and Craig Frank as Austin Teague.

Since news they were taken off the air, Good Morning America viewers have wondered: Who will replace Amy Robach and TJ Holmes as GMA3‘s next hosts and who will be ABC News’ new anchors? We finally have the answer.

Her new gig. Eva Pilgrim was announced as Amy Robach‘s replacement on GMA3 following her scandal with T.J. Holmes.

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have been replaced at following their workplace romance.

. Amid news that DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim will replace T.J.