‘Laugh-In’ Producer George Schlatter Dishes On Television Golden Age In New Memoir

Crystal Hefner is on a path to healing. After 10 years living in the infamous Playboy Mansion, the former wife of Hugh Hefner — they were wed in 2012 until his death of natural causes in 2017 — is making a fresh start. She’s relocated from L.A. to Hawaii, where she’s renovated a home on the Big Island. She also has a memoir due out in 2024, Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself, that will be sure to send shock waves through Hollywood. As Hefner tells Us exclusively, speaking via Zoom from her idyllic Hawaii house, “No one is safe.”

The Godfather director recently hailed the box office success of Barbenheimer “a victory for cinema”.Barbie and Oppenheimer enjoyed a hugely anticipated dual release this month (July 21), with huge box office returns.While answering questions from fans on his Instagram page, Coppola was asked about the two films, and he said it sets a shining example for cinema.“I have yet to see them, but the fact that people are filling big theaters to see them and that they are neither ‘sequels’ nor ‘prequels’… no number attached to them meaning they are true one-off’s is victory for Cinema,” he added.In a separate question, he was asked to share his thoughts on the future of cinema and he predicted that more theatrical success lies ahead“My hunch is that we’re on the verge of a golden age,” he added. “Wonderful and illuminating cinema seen in large theaters.”Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, scored a glowing five-star review from NME‘s Paul Bradshaw, who wrote: “Not just the definitive account of the man behind the atom bomb, Oppenheimer is a monumental achievement in grown-up filmmaking.”Meanwhile, the Greta Gerwig-helmed Barbie earned a four-star review, with NME‘s Alex Flood writing: “The script contains unexpected subtlety, particularly during the tender moments which pack an emotional punch.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Lady Gaga is returning to the Great American Songbook, adding 12 more dates to her “Jazz & Piano” Las Vegas residency later this year. The revived run of shows, which Gaga first debuted in 2019, will kick off on Aug.

Lisa Hochstein had a strong reaction to the news of her estranged husband, Dr. Lenny Hochstein’s engagement.

Lisa Hochstein blissfully celebrated her birthday with boyfriend Jody Glidden before finding out that her estranged husband, Lenny Hochstein, had gotten engaged.

Saweetie knows that means it's «Shot O' Clock!» The «Best Friend» rapper released two new tracks on Friday: the party anthem «Shot O' Clock» and a collab with YG and Tyga titled «Birthday.»«I think 'Birthday' is like, the pregame, and 'Shot O' Clock' is the party, you know?» Saweetie told ET's Denny Directo when he exclusively joined her on the glamorous set of the «Shot O' Clock» music video.«When me and my homegirls, my family, my friends are turning up, we always like, 'Shot o' clock!'» she said of the inspiration for the track. "[I knew] we needed a shot o'clock anthem.«The song may be about partying hard, but the luxurious music video is all about elegance.»It's just the ode to old Hollywood," Saweetie explained.

. Cunningham got his start on and, before singing on soundtracks for multiple studios and appearing in many commercials.On top of that, Cunningham, who was the original voice of Ken for Mattel, toured with Judy Garland and had his debut album, I'm Always Chasing Rainbows, financed by Fred Astaire.A post shared by CESD Talent Agency (@cesdtalent)At the urging of Peggy Taylor, in 1963, Cunningham invested his life savings in Pacific Artists Agency.

William “Bill” Cunningham, who more than 50 years ago founded the company that became CESD Talent Agency, has died at 96. The agency said he died July 15 at his West Hollywood home but gave no other details.

King Charles and the royals are determined to avoid the publication of another "rage-filled" memoir from a family member after Prince Harry's tell-all "Spare," according to royal expert Christopher Andersen. "The King" author told Fox News Digital that the book, which was released in January and contained bombshell revelations about the royals, may have permanently damaged the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex's relationship with his family.

Deadline can reveal a first clip for Italian director Saverio Costanzo’s new film Finally Dawn (Finalemente L’Alba) following the announcement on Tuesday of its world premiere in Competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival.

Trainspotting producer Andrew Macdonald has been appointed as the new Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). 

Tony Bennett died on Friday, July 21. He was 96 years old.

Carmel Dagan Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who climaxed a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, died on Friday morning in New York City. He was 96.Bennett, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, but had continued to perform and record.His peer Frank Sinatra called him the greatest popular singer in the world. His recordings – most of them made for Columbia Records, which signed him in 1950 – were characterized by ebullience, immense warmth, vocal clarity and emotional openness. A gifted and technically accomplished interpreter of the Great American Songbook, he may be best known for his signature 1962 hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Dragstrip 66 was a phenomenon in Los Angeles’ queer community — A beloved monthly event for the alternative gay nightlife scene.

The Hollywood Radio and Television Society has elected 12 new board members and six new advisory council members, and extended CEO Melissa Grego’s contract through 2025, the organization announced Wednesday.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Melissa Grego, a former Variety reporter who brought new energy to the Hollywood Radio and Television Society as CEO and helped expand its membership base to the largest in its 76 year history, has extended her contract with the organization to 2025. The news comes as the HRTS, which provides programming, fellowship and other support for executives, aspiring industry leaders and others across the business, has announced a newly elected group of board members and advisory council members. The news was announced on Wednesday by HRTS president Odetta Watkins — whose day job is serving as head of drama series at Amazon Studios — and Grego. Grego, whose previous work as a journalist also included overseeing the TV trade Broadcasting & Cable as its editor, joined HRTS in 2017 and immediately began collaborating with its board (which also includes HRTS chairperson Dan Erlij, the senior partner and co-head of TV literary at UTA) to grow the org’s various programs and create some new ones.

The Royals are a staple at the Wimbledon tennis tournament each year. Some of those in attendance this time around included The Prince and Princess of Wales and two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. But the proud parents probably weren’t expecting their decision to dress their eldest in a classic suit to cause quite such a stir.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag As the Princess of Wales prepares to celebrate her eldest son George’s 10th birthday this weekend, she’s undoubtedly feeling the increasing strain of being mother to a future king, according to royal experts. Just three months ago, Kate and husband Prince William, both 41, reportedly were concerned that the pressure of the coronation would prove too much for George.The youngster was given a major role as a Page of Honour on his grandfather’s big day, putting him in the spotlight as millions around the world tuned in to watch the historic event. Kate only agreed to their son being placed at the heart of the event if he wasn’t subject to “overwhelming scrutiny”.

A woman was arrested Thursday in New York City in connection to the suspected fentanyl overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, Fox News Digital has learned. Sophia Haley Marks, 20, allegedly sold Rodriguez drugs before he was found dead July 2 in his Manhattan apartment, according to a law enforcement source.