A lifelong plan! Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger ”are so happy and super excited to be mapping out their long-term future together,” a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
04.10.2022 - 18:37 / deadline.com
Kevin Beggs is sticking around Lionsgate.
The exec has signed a long-term employment agreement with company.
He will continue as Chair of Lionsgate Television and Chief Content Integration Officer of Lionsgate.
It comes on the back of a successful streak that includes 14 series pickups and 15 renewals over the last twelve months including going three-for-three at broadcast with the return of CBS’ Ghosts, ABC’s Home Economics and Fox’s Welcome to Flatch.
It means that the company now has more than 100 scripted and unscripted series spanning its Lionsgate Television, Pilgrim Media Group, Debmar-Mercury and 3Arts Entertainment divisions.
Beggs is the latest exec at Lionsgate to extend his contract; CEO Jon Feltheimer signed up through August 2025 and its TV creative leadership team – Scott Herbst, EVP & Head of Scripted Development, Lee Hollin, EVP & Head of Current Programming, and Jocelyn Sabo, SVP of Scripted Development – have all signed new deals recently.
The company, which also owns Starz, recently revealed that it was focusing on spinning out the studio.
Beggs and Lionsgate Television Group President Sandra Stern have led the TV arm for 20 years.
Beggs is also Lionsgate Chief Content Integration Officer, where he oversees cross-platform opportunities for its properties such as John Wick origin story The Continental, recently licensed to Peacock, television series Step Up, Blindspotting and Swimming with Sharks, adapted from Lionsgate film properties, and The 1619 Project in partnership with Nikole Hannah-Jones, Oprah Winfrey and The New York Times, which has a docuseries for Hulu, several feature film projects and scripted series in the works.
“Kevin and his team have done a great job in building Lionsgate
A lifelong plan! Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger ”are so happy and super excited to be mapping out their long-term future together,” a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Chris Jericho has signed a contract extension with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) that will keep him with the company through December 2025, Variety has learned exclusively. In addition, Jericho will take on increased responsibilities behind the scenes AEW and will now serve as a producer and creative advisor in addition to continuing as a mentor to young talent. “Chris Jericho long ago cemented his legacy as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and we’re fortunate to have his skills, charisma, knowledge and insights in AEW for years to come,” Tony Khan, CEO, GM and head of creative of AEW, said in a statement. “Chris has discovered a fountain of youth this year, and he’s having some of the very best matches of his legendary career against some of the top names in wrestling. In expanding his responsibilities, he’ll continue to serve as a valuable leader with our roster having the opportunity to utilize one of most creative minds in the history of wrestling.”
Jim Packer isn’t leaving Lionsgate any time soon.
Britney Spears is once again going after her father and former conservator, Jamie Spears, on Instagram.
Dua Lipa has expressed support for the women of Iran following protests in the nation. The Levitating singer took to Instagram on Saturday to bring attention to the demonstrations, which have been staged to highlight the death of Mahsa Amini. Last month, the 22-year-old passed away in a hospital in Tehran under suspicious circumstances.
The Who have surprised fans in Long Island with a song that’s only been played a handful of times by the band in the last 40 years.During the gig, which took place on October 7, Roger Daltrey and co played ‘Young Man’s Blues’ as an extra encore.The band haven’t played the song since a one-off in 2014, and it’s only been played six times in the last 40 years of the band’s touring history (via Rolling Stone).The song, which was written by jazz pianist Mose Allison in 1957, added a R&B version of the song into their live set in 1964. It later appeared on the band’s ‘Live At Leeds’.
Kevin Smith’s long-awaited documentary about Prince is set to finally “see the light” of day”.The director had previously revealed the access he had to Prince before the musician’s death from a fentanyl overdose in 2016.Smith had spent hours talking to Prince at his Paisley Park Estate for the project and was given access-all-areas for several months according to reports.When asked by The Guardian what the chances were of the film coming to screens, Smith said: “Very high.”He went on: “The director of OJ: Made in America is making a documentary for Netflix, and came to the house to interview me. When they went to the vaults after Prince died, they found so much unreleased music and so many music videos, but the only footage of him talking was what I shot.“It’s extraordinary: he acts differently to how he ever acted in his entire life, and he talks for hours and hours.
Taylor Swift took to social media on Friday with a major revelation about her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn.MORE: Inside Taylor Swift's incredible $81m property portfolio: from New York to NashvilleIn a candid video, posted to her Instagram feed, the singer, 32, discussed the song Lavender Haze which will feature on her upcoming album Midnights, set to be released later this month.WATCH: Taylor Swift opens up about relationship with boyfriend Joe AlwynChatting about the track, the star revealed her relationship with Joe served as major inspiration as she has had to "dodge weird rumors" and "protect the real stuff," when it comes to her long-term beau.READ: Conversations With Friends star reveals Taylor Swift's reaction to intimate scenes with boyfriend Joe AlwynSEE: Taylor Swift talks incredible 'gift' during career high momentAddressing the camera, Taylor said: "I guess theoretically when you're in the lavender haze, you'll do anything to stay there and not let people bring you down off of that cloud and I think a lot of people have to deal with this now, not just "public figures" but because we live in the era of social media and if the world finds out you're in love with somebody they're going to weigh in on it. The pair have been together for six years"Like my relationship for six years we've had to dodge weird rumors, tabloid stuff, and we just ignore it and so this song is about the act of ignoring that stuff, to protect the real stuff.
Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has called time on his relationship with long-term girlfriend Nicole Wirt, after five years together, according to reports. The talented professional dancer, who is currently starring on the 20th series of the iconic BBC show alongside his celebrity dance partner Olympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, is said to have mutually made the decision to split with fellow dancer Nicole after dating for over half a decade.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Lionsgate Television Group chairman and chief content integration officer Kevin Beggs has signed a multi-year renewal of his contract. “Kevin and his team have done a great job in building Lionsgate Television into a world-class supplier of valuable premium content to buyers throughout the ecosystem,” said Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. “Kevin is a trusted partner whose entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative approach reflects our culture at its best. Under his leadership, our television business is positioned to continue growing its profitability and strengthening its respected brand.” Under Beggs, Lionsgate’s current roster of scripted series include three broadcast TV shows — “Home Economics” at ABC, “Welcome to Flatch” at Fox, and the breakout hit “Ghosts” at CBS. The studio also picked up a series order at NBC recently for an untitled multi-cam from Mike O’Malley with Jon Cryer starring.
Kim Kardashian is finally getting ready to launch her true-crime podcast The System: The Case of Kevin Keith.
Kaye Adams is adding Strictly Come Dancing star to her impressive CV by giving the contest her best shot this year. The Loose Women star has been paired with Kai Widdrington and while the duo's scores haven't been particularly high, Kaye has showed promise on the dance floor.
An Iranian government official has warned that action will be taken against celebrities who publicly show support for anti-government protests, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody.
A new study has suggested that long-term use of antidepressants could increase the risk of hear disease.