Barack and Michelle Obama shared a tribute for Tina Turner, who passed away this Wednesday. She was 83. The Obamas joined millions of people who were moved by her passing, writing a statement that praised Turner’s spirit and music.
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EXCLUSIVE: Hell on Wheels, starring Anson Mount, ran for five seasons on AMC and became one of the network’s biggest hits. Twelve years on the western drama about the construction of the first transcontinental railroad across the U.S., is at the center of a legal dispute between the for-sale eOne and Banijay’s Endemol.
Endemol USA is suing eOne for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unjust enrichment and is looking for “millions of dollars in back-end compensation.
Tax credits are in the middle of the dispute.
The Banijay-owned producer says that it created and developed the series and sold it to AMC in the U.S. before engaging eOne to produce the series in Canada and entrusted eOne to distribute in certain international territories.
“An inspection of eOne’s books reveals, however, that eOne took advantage of its role, kept for itself tens of millions of dollars in production tax subsidies, and shortchanged Endemol in numerous ways. For many months—starting long before eOne’s parent announced its plans to sell eOne—Endemol has tried to resolve its claims. Endemol turns to this Court to obtain the compensation eOne promised but has refused to pay,” the company said in its lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of California Count of LA Central District.
The timing is not ideal for eOne, which is in the process of being sold. Last month, Deadline revealed that Lionsgate, Legendary, private equity firm CVC Capital Partners and distributor GoDigital Media Group were in talks to acquire a majority stake in the company.
Endemol says Hell on Wheels “fell into eOne’s lap” as it was looking for a Canadian company to physically produce it.
It noted that at the time,
Barack and Michelle Obama shared a tribute for Tina Turner, who passed away this Wednesday. She was 83. The Obamas joined millions of people who were moved by her passing, writing a statement that praised Turner’s spirit and music.
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright took time out from their hectic work schedules to celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary at a world-famous iconic celebrity haunt on Wednesday.The couple marked the special occasion by spending time at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in California which is a favourite with Hollywood celebs, including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Reese Witherspoon. Looking effortlessly stylish, former Coronation Street Michelle, 35, and TOWIE legend Mark, 36, cosied up to each other to pose for a photo in the hotel's famous lobby.
Rachel Seo Chinese folklore gets a Disney spin in “American Born Chinese,” an eight-episode series created by Kelvin Yu, which landed on Disney+ on Wednesday. An adaptation of the 2006 graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, the series centers on Bay Area teenager Jin Wang (Ben Wang), who becomes entangled in a fantastical quest after a new classmate, Wei-Chen (Jimmy Liu), reveals himself to be the son of the Monkey King and recruits Jin to help him search for the Fourth Scroll. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Chin Han, Yann Yann Yeo and Sydney Taylor, “American Born Chinese” recontextualizes ancient history for modern audiences both familiar and unfamiliar with the original stories, bringing together the talents of some of the most prominent Asian actors, writers and directors in entertainment.
Michelle Keegan is no stranger to being flooded with compliments with every post she makes on social media so it comes as no surprise that her latest is no different.
Mark Wright hasmade his return to US TV and shared some snaps with Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest as he made his big comeback. The former TOWIE star, 36, interviewed the American Idol judges and presenter for US entertainment show EXTRA TV, which he previously presented from 2017 until 2020.
Thania Garcia Interscope Geffen A&M’s Annie Lee and Michelle An share a unique 17-year-long friendship and business partnership as first-generation Asian-Americans. They came up through the ranks together while the company underwent several transitions in leadership, expanded into global markets and most recently, made a successful move into film. In 2019, Lee — who is of Taiwanese descent — was named chief financial officer of the label after starting her journey at UMG as a senior financial analyst in 2005. She now oversees all of the company’s finance functions, as well as other key operational teams, and reports to chairman-CEO John Janick and Steve Berman, the label’s vice chairman.
Bruce Willis' wife has shared an update on her actor husband's prognosis as he continues to battle with the effects of his devastating dementia diagnosis. Emma Heming Willis, who married the Hollywood icon in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2009 after meeting at the gym two years earlier, said 68-year-old Bruce's options for treatment were "slim" but the family wouldn't lose hope as they continue to learn to manage his condition.The Die Hard and Sixth Sense actor star developed aphasia - which affects the brain's ability to understand speech and language - in March 2022, and was given a formal diagnosis frontotemporal dementia by his doctors earlier this year.
Who Do You Think You Are? with a list of star-studded guests set to appear in the show. The popular genealogy programme will appear on screens once more on June 1st on BBC One and follow nine celebrities on their extremely personal journeys. Each celeb will delve into unknown family ancestry and unearth startling facts and truths about their heritage as part of series 20 of the show.
William Earl Variety has announced the initial lineup for the Kering Women in Motion talks at the Cannes Film Festival. Moderated by Variety’s Senior Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, this year’s talks include some of the most important women working in cinema and offers a mix between up-and-coming talent and iconic figures such as Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh. On Thursday, May 18, playwright, actor and philanthropist Jeremy O. Harris, who stars in Directors’ Fortnight premiere “The Sweet East,” will kick off the Women in Motion series to discuss female representation in his work. Following Harris’ talk, actress and director Katie Holmes will speak about her work as a director and how the industry has changed in its approach to female directors since she first began working in television.
Barack Obama is sharing his secrets to love. The former president of the United States recently opened up about his relationship with his wife Michelle Obama.
Sasha Obama officially has her undergraduate degree. The 21 year old graduated from the University of Southern California Friday, and she had the support of her parents, former President Barack Obama, her mom Michelle Obama, and her sister, Malia Obama. After the ceremony, she hit the town with Malia and friends.The Obamas were all in southern California Friday as they watched Sasha take the stage and get her diploma, but it was just the Obama daughters once the sun set.
Michelle Yeoh has made the transition from action hero to Oscar winner, thanks to her acclaimed performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once”.
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Michelle Obama and Barack Obama are playing supportive parents to their daughter Sasha Obama!
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The FOMO of having missed Joni Mitchell’s appearance at the Newport Folk Festival last summer no longer needs to be so strong. Most of that comeback set, which as augmented by an all-star cast, is being released as a live album in July, “At Newport,” produced by Mitchell and Brandi Carlile. The album will be released by Rhino on July 28, four days after the one-year anniversary of the surprise show at the Rhode Island Festival. The guest stars who shared lead vocals and instrumentals with Carlile during the “Joni Jam” will all be represented — including Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith, Lucius, Celisse and Wynonna Judd. Other players included Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Allison Russell and Blake Mills.
EXCLUSIVE: HBO Documentary Films has pre-bought North American streaming and TV rights to Musk, Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about lightning rod entrepreneur and businessman Elon Musk.
Michelle Yeoh’s career has surprised even herself.
Michelle Yeoh is sharing some Wicked insight.
Michaela Zee editor Hollywood has had considerable feats of Asian representation this year: “Everything Everywhere All at Once’s” historic Oscar wins, Netflix’s “Beef” and, on May 24, “American Born Chinese.” However, despite the nuanced portrayal of the Asian American identity within the phantasmagorical world of Chinese mythology, Ke Huy Quan was hesitant about joining the series’ Asian-led ensemble. “I remember when I first heard about this character when I was offered the role, it scared the hell out of me. In fact, I actually passed on it because I told our creative team that this is the type of portrayal that we do not want to see in 2023,” Quan said during a post-screening Q&A at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night.
A convicted killer who claimed he was the leading recruiter for the Ku Klux Klan in Scotland is campaigning for Luke Mitchell’s release.