John Leguizamo to Join Shine Global Co-Founder Albie Hecht for Virtual Fundraiser

It's not uncommon for celebrities to voice an interest in politics, and even tease a potential run for office, as was the case with John Leguizamo. In 2018, the "When They See Us" actor said that he'd be willing to give up his acting career to make a difference in a political office.

Apple TV+ has ordered “Five Days At Memorial,” a limited series from Oscar-winner John Ridley and Emmy winner Carlton Cuse, which chronicles events in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.The pickup of the new series, based on the acclaimed non-fiction book by Pulitzer Prize winning author Sheri Fink, comes on the 15th anniversary of one of America’s worst natural disasters.“Five Days At Memorial,” from ABC Signature, chronicles the first five days in a New Orleans, LA, hospital after

John Ridley and Carlton Cuse will produce a limited series adaptation of “Five Days at Memorial,” Sheri Fink’s non-fiction book about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, for Apple TV+, the streaming service said Tuesday.Based on Fink’s 2013 novel of the same name, “Five Days At Memorial” takes place over “the first five days in a New Orleans, LA, hospital after Hurricane Katrina made landfall,” per Apple.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJohn Ridley and Carlton Cuse are set to adapt Sheri Fink’s novel “Five Days at Memorial” for Apple as a limited series, Variety has learned.The book chronicles the first five days in a New Orleans, LA, hospital after Hurricane Katrina made landfall.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), John Ortiz (Kong: Skull Island) and Will Ropp (The Way Back) have joined Jenna Ortega (You), Maddie Ziegler (West Side Story) and Niles Fitch (This is Us) in high school drama The Fallout, which wraps its four-week LA shoot this week.As we revealed earlier this year, actress Megan Park (What If) has written and is directing the feature about high schooler Vada (Ortega) who navigates

Jenna Bush Hager is mourning the death of her father-in-law, John Hager. The 38-year-old co-host and daughter of former President George W.

A virtual fundraiser hosted by a veritable who's who of Hollywood Democratic donors raised $7 million for the Biden-Harris campaign Friday. The event, hosted the day after Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for President, was hosted by Jennifer Lucas and Byron Allen, Amal and George Clooney, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Mayor Eric Garcetti, and Ellen Bronfman Hauptman and Andrew Hauptman.

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineIn the latest season of Top Chef, executive producer and co-host Padma Lakshmi brought together a group of All-Star chefs for a fresh set of culinary challenges, taking the show to Italy for the first time, and paying tribute to the late Los Angeles food critic Jonathan Gold.A nine-time Emmy nominee, Lakshmi has appeared on the Bravo reality series since 2002, bringing constant passion and curiosity to the kitchen, while using her platform for the good of

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Billy Boyd of The Lord Of The Rings fame and Cloak And Dagger actor Jaime Zevallos have joined the cast of An Intrusion, the home invasion thriller that is currently shooting in Michigan.Sam Logan Khaleghi (Batman v Superman), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows) and Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween) are also cast in the pic, which follows an upperclass suburban family who find themselves as the victims of repeated cases of vandalism and stalkings.Nicholas

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVIndependent production companies continue to lead the way back into production amid the coronavirus pandemic.Leverage, a new incarnation of the 2008 crime drama for IMDb TV, is entering its second week of filing in NewOrleans, Louisiana. The series is produced by Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.

Guitar.com has announced a free, three-day virtual event this October: Guitar.com Live.The virtual reality-based guitar show will include artist performances, masterclasses, industry discussions, product launches and more. It takes place online from October 2 to 4 and is free for attendees.

Porsha Williams shared an important message with her fans on social media. She offered her gratitude for being able to be a part of a special event recently.

In the years that audiences have watched Mama June, she has gone through a total transformation. From her early appearances on Toddlers & Tiaras with her daughter Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, to her recent stint on the series Family Crisis, Mama June has been through so much. Today, August 10, is the reality TV star’s 41st birthday, and we’re celebrating the day by looking back at Mama June’s weight loss journey.

Porsha Williams shared am important announcement for her fans. Check out what she shared on her social media account.

The Daily Mail reported this week that a Louisiana man recently came out to say Ellen DeGeneres had ruthlessly harassed him when they were much younger, leading some to believe that Ellen has been a “bully” to people for decades. Ben Gravolet, who hails from Louisana, spoke with The Daily Mail this week, a conversation during which Ben claimed Ellen had worked for his mother’s New Orleans recruitment agency near the ending of the 1970s.

Include women in the sequel, and respect their right to vote.

Inspirational high school sports movies are a dime a dozen. “Critical Thinking” flips the genre on its head by bringing chess into the mix.