Jonathan Dolgen Dies: Longtime Viacom, Fox & Sony Executive Known For Tough Dealmaking Was 78

Investigative reporter Arnold Diaz, whose popular “Shame On You” consumer series ran for more than 20 years, has died at 74-after battling multiple myeloma.

Pam Jackson, a longtime executive of the former 20th Century Fox International Distribution division of 21st Century Fox, has died. Jackson died September 27 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer, the studio announced. She was 65.

Dusty Frances Street, one of the first female disc jockeys on the West Coast, died Saturday in Eugene, Ore. She was 77.

Elaine Devry, whose career spanned film and dozens of television shows, died Sept. 20 at her home in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 93 and no cause was given by the funeral home, which listed her under her married name of Davis.

Sir Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon and the leader of his country’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86 and died of complications from dementia at home surrounded by family.

Robert Pattinson had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise before he landed the role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. That turned him into a mega-star.

The Oscars have their team in place and it is a mix of past and present in terms of production teams, but AMPAS is clearly sticking with putting experienced live television professionals in charge.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the wild success of the games “Marvel’s Spider-Man” back in 2018 and “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” in 2020, Sony and Insomniac Games have the third installment coming out exclusively for PlayStation 5 on Oct. 20.

Married at First Sight UK star Shona Manderson has revealed what really happened behind the scenes with husband Brad Skelly. Brad, 27, was sensationally axed from the current series of the popular E4 show following his "controlling and coercive" behaviour towards on-screen wife Shona. Following his exit from the show Brad hit out at the show's producers for "portraying him as a villain" and dubbed the show "suffocating." The 31 year old appeared on the It’s Not You, It’s Them, But It Might Be You podcast with OK! columnist LalalaletMeExplain.

The animated detective story Grimsburg, starring and executive produced by Jon Hamm (Mad Men), will premiere live to all time zones on Sunday, January 7, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Fox will utilize its NFL doubleheader on Sunday, January 7, to help launch the network’s latest animated comedy, “Grimsburg.” The show, starring Jon Hamm (who also executive produces), will air immediately following the second game in all time zones. The scheduling strategy was set to be announced on Saturday at the New York Comic-Con, where Fox is holding panels for both “Grimsburg” and its most recent new animated comedy, the Dan Harmon-created “Krapopolis.” At the event, “Grimsburg” showrunner Chadd Gindin planned to discuss his new series and introduce an early screening of the show’s first episode. Both “Grimsburg” and “Krapopolis” are produced by Bento Box and are wholly owned by Fox.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Jonathan Dolgen, the former head of Viacom Entertainment and a former top 20th Century Fox executive, died Oct. 9 of natural causes in Los Angeles. He was 78.

Nick Wilkinson, a casting director for ABC Television and Theatre Communications Group, died Sept. 29 on the Hawaiian island of Kauai from a heart attack at age 69. His death was confirmed by his husband, Jamie Wooten,

Ed Sheeran opened up about his legacy and his future in a new interview with GQ.

Terence Davies, the director of The Long Day Closes and Distant Voices, Still Lives, has died at 77 according to his official social media pages.

A dad died from cancer after struggling to secure a GP appointment for six weeks.

YouTube channel, hoping media attention would encourage the Umami Burger founder to move out. Fleischman confirmed to Fox News that he left the house on Oct. 2 and no longer lives in the home.“I asked him if he felt that he owed her any money and if he realizes that he has basically broken this woman,” Shelton told Fox News Digital, adding that Claudia has said she’s facing bankruptcy.

Victoria Beckham for claiming she was “working class”.In their new Netflix documentary Beckham, which details the life of the football icon and former Spice Girls member, Victoria opened up about what initially drew her to David when the two met at a football game in 1997.“I just fancied him, and it was as simple as that,” Victoria explained. “I think also we both come from families that work really hard.

Jamie Foxx has paid tribute to his Django Unchained co-star Keith Jefferson, after he tragically passed away aged 53. Keith, who played Pudgy Ralph in the hit 2012 film, had been battling cancer. Actor Jamie, 55, shared the heartbreaking news of Keith's passing on social media on 5 October, as he paid tribute to his late friend.

Ethan Shanfeld Forest Hills Stadium could have been a condominium. The legendary Queens, New York, tennis-stadium-turned-amphitheater — longtime home of the U.S. Open, which would later host outdoor concerts by the likes of the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ray Charles and the Rolling Stones — had gone decades without live music and was casually courting offers from developers to knock down the stadium and build housing units.