A special moment just for them. Riley Keough and husband Ben Smith-Petersen are the proud parents of a little girl but didn’t share the news of her arrival until much later.
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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Documentary filmmaker and producer Ben Cotner has joined celebrity-driven online learning platform MasterClass as vice president of creative, leading the company’s creative and development teams. Cotner reports to chief content officer Len Amato, the former HBO exec who joined MasterClass a year ago. Cotner joined indie studio A24 in 2019 as head of documentaries where he oversaw the production of “Val” (for Amazon), “Home” Season 2 (Apple TV+) as well as several films currently in post-production including Morgan Neville’s untitled Steve Martin project for Apple TV+. He will continue to see many of these projects through as a producer or executive producer, according to MasterClass.
Cotner comes to MasterClass on the heels of premiering two films at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival: “Underrated: Stephen Curry” directed by Pete Nicks, and “The Deepest Breath,” directed by Laura McGann. The films were produced by A24 and will be released, respectively, by Apple TV+ and Netflix. Prior to A24, Cotner served as director of original documentaries at Netflix from 2015-19. While at the streamer, he served as an executive producer on award-winning films and series including Making a Murderer,” “Wild Wild Country,” “Salt Fat Acid Heat,” “Last Chance U,” “The 13th,” “Amanda Knox,” “The Staircase,” “The Keepers,” “Chasing Coral,” “Take Your Pills,” “Dogs,” “Bobby Kennedy for President,” “Five Came Back,” “Ugly Delicious” and “Abstract.” Documentary film “The Case Against 8,” which Cotner co-directed with Ryan White, premiered at Sundance in 2014 where it won the directing award. The documentary, about the case to overturn California’s Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, was released that same
A special moment just for them. Riley Keough and husband Ben Smith-Petersen are the proud parents of a little girl but didn’t share the news of her arrival until much later.
Ben Shephard was forced to jump in to end a debate on Good Morning Britain as they spoke about Gary Linekar's fresh row with the BBC. The Match of the Day host has been hitting the headlines after facing criticism from members of the Tory party after comparing the language used to launch the Government’s immigration policy with 1930s Germany.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have found a new home. The couple’s new mansion is located in the Pacific Palisades, and it’s a stunning home with a pool, a large yard, and numerous bedrooms and entertainment rooms, valued at 64$ million.
were in escrow for a $34.5 million California home in affluent Pacific Palisades. But at the last second, they pulled out of buying it.Instead, it looks like they may have finally settled on prime real estate from one of the most prominent families in Los Angeles. Owned by Gregory Milken — one of the city’s wealthiest residents — along with his wife, EJ, the 1.13-acre property in Pacific Palisades listed not even a week ago before the couple scooped it up.
star Ben Savage announced to represent California’s District 30 in Congress.“Together, we can do better,” wrote Savage announcing his campaign. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore faith in government by offering reasonable, innovative, and compassionate solutions to our country’s most pressing issues.”The younger brother of The Wonder Years star Fred Savage, Ben Savage followed in his brother’s footsteps into child acting, making his film debut in his elder brother’s movie Little Monsters in 1989.
Christine Taylor has opened up about reconciling with Ben Stiller over the pandemic.
Riley Keough and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, are bringing their love to the big screen.The 33-year-old actress revealed Thursday's episode of how her husband scored a cameo in Daisy Jones & The Six.“Well, the cameo came about because I have to have intercourse,” Riley said, adding, «With a random person on the show.»Riley said the producers thought “it would be so funny” if they cast her husband — and he agreed. When Meyers asked if it was easier to shoot the scene with her husband, Riley had a surprising answer. “It was more awkward,” she admitted. “I think that they were thinking it would be less awkward, then we got there and like this is really uncomfortable.
Riley Keough, who was promoting her upcoming series “Daisy Jones & the Six,” made an appearance on Wednesday’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” She discussed her ability to have what she called “premonitions” about her life and career, saying she “knew” she’d marry her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, while they were on their second date.
premiere of Daisy Jones & the Six nears, fans are getting closer to finally being able to see the epic love triangle between Riley Keough's character, Daisy Jones, and that of Sam Claflin's, Billy Dunne, plus his wife on the show, Camila, played by Camila Morrone.On the show, Daisy may or may not have the most successful love life, but beyond the screen, Riley found love with Ben Smith-Petersen, who she married in 2015.The pair met while doing re-shoots in Australia – where Ben is originally from – for Mad Max: Fury Road. WATCH: Daisy Jones and The Six new trailerMORE: Riley Keough confesses to her emotional reaction to Austin Butler playing her grandfatherRiley recalled in 2016 to USA Today: "Two weeks into dating him, we were at a gas station and I was like, 'I could see myself having kids with this person.' It was kind of like I knew I was meeting my husband. It was very cool."They got engaged in 2014, tied the knot with a romantic ceremony in Napa, California in 2015, and in January 2023, during the celebration of life for the actress' late mother, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away on January 12th, Ben confirmed the couple had welcomed a baby girl, their first child together.MORE: Riley Keough reveals her husband Ben Smith-Petersen makes an appearance on Daisy Jones & the SixReading a speech to Lisa Marie on behalf of her eldest daughter, the Australia native said: "Thank you for showing me that love is the only thing that matters in this life.
Bon Iver have announced a fresh slate of tour dates in the United States this August.The band took to social media on March 27 to break the news, announcing a total of 12 shows. Justin Vernon and co.
Ben Affleck is struggling to get out of a tight spot. On Monday, the 50-year-old actor was spotted in Brentwood, California, as he tried to get his Mercedes-Benz out from between two other parked cars.In the video, the actor realizes the tight squeeze and initially decides to hang out by his car, smoking a cigarette with his signature Dunkin' coffee nearby.Eventually, though, the actor attempted to make his exit, repeatedly bumping the car in front of him as he did so.
Riley Keough – and her fans – are gearing up for the highly-anticipated arrival of Daisy Jones & the Six, and her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, is supporting her in more ways than one.The two stepped out together for the premiere of the book-to-television adaptation of the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, their first joint appearance since the sudden and tragic passing of the actress' mom, Lisa Marie Presley, on January 22.During the Los Angeles premiere – the Hello Sunshine produced series hits Prime Video on March 3 – the star revealed the surprising way her husband was by her side through the filming process.WATCH: New trailer for Daisy Jones & the SixMORE: Riley Keough makes brave outing following mother Lisa Marie Presley's deathSpeaking with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, Riley gave a sneak peek into what fans can expect from the new show, which includes a surprise cameo from her very own husband.She revealed that he makes a small appearance in the mini series' second episode, telling the outlet: "I don't want to like spoil it, but the producers thought it would be funny if he was in that scene."MORE: Riley Keough is a vision in slinky feathered cardigan and mini skirtShe said she was nothing but supportive of her husband joining her on the screen, explaining: "They were like, 'Do you want Ben to do this?' And I was like, 'Yeah, that's hilarious.'" Riley and her husband have been married since 2015In Daisy Jones & Six, both Riley – who plays lead star Daisy Jones – and the show aim to embody the once in a lifetime, whirlwind era and movement that was the 1970s, and the revelation of her husband's appearance isn't the only homage to those close to her heart.DISCOVER: Amy Robach and T.J.
Riley Keough turned Daisy Jones & The Six into a family affair!ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the 33-year-old actress and new mom at the premiere of the highly anticipated new Amazon Prime Video series Thursday, where she shared how confirmed that her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, makes a cameo in episode two of the show.«He did,» Keough said when asked about the rumored cameo. «I don't want to like spoil it, but the producers thought it would be funny if he was in that scene.»She continued, «They were like, 'Do you want Ben to do this?' And I was like, 'Yeah, that's hilarious.'»Keough, who posed with Smith-Petersen on the carpet, also created a family off-screen with her cast, calling it one of the «most wonderful» parts about making the show.«I mean, we're like, they are like my second family,» she gushed. «And I think that was one of the most wonderful parts of this experience.
Riley Keough is making her first official public appearance following the death of her mother Lisa Marie Presley last month.
husband Ben Affleck. To honor their 15th birthday, JLo shared a video of moments from across their young life and there were pictures of them with Ben, including one of the four of them cuddled together in a restaurant booth."Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant coconuts," she captioned the video, which you can watch below, and which was soundtracked by Taylor Swift's Fifteen; coconuts is her nickname for the pair.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez honors twins 15th birthday with sweet montage"I am so proud of you both in every single way.
Ben Affleck and his son Samuel, who he shares with Jennifer Garner, are having an awesome time at the Ruffles 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. They had the special honor of announcing the teams, and it was too cute.The special moment has fans ready to nominate Affleck for father of the year.
Riley Keough makes a quick store run with her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon (February 16).
Ben Affleck starred in Dunkin’s first Super Bowl commercial, and the coffee company has released outtakes showing the star’s hilarious behind-the-scenes moments.In the commercial, Affleck works a Dunkin’ drive-thru window in Medford, Mass., serving donuts and coffee to unsuspected customers while sporting an employee uniform with a headset, black visor and an “America Runs on Dunkin’” shirt.The “Good Will Hunting” star shows off his silly side and his struggles working behind the register in the bloopers.The outtakes show Affleck, 50, rapidly reciting a very complicated breakfast order, causing the customer to question, “Are you alright this morning?” — unaware that on the other side of the headset is the “Argo” star.“I’m struggling,” Affleck says in one blooper, moments before he accidentally knocks over a coffee in a customer’s car.“I can’t make it function — malfunction!” the Academy Award winner exclaims. “Not as easy as it looks operating this apparatus.”The Massachusetts native even gets personal with the people in the drive-thru, asking one how his mother and father are doing before sending him off with his order.At one point, Affleck trolls a customer, telling him they’re out of both donuts and coffee and the only thing they got is water, to which the patron replies, “You’re s- -tting me.”“I’m trying to compensate with comedy for my ineptitude,” the actor admits.And if one outtake video wasn’t enough, Dunkin’ released an even further extended version of this particular scene where Affleck continues to tell this customer, “We got no sandwiches and no muffins.
Seraphina Affleck is going to have an Oscar-worthy skateboarding reel. The 14-year-old and their friends had a skateboarding session on Saturday, and their dad Ben Affleck was out in the street capturing the tricks with what looks like two very expensive cameras.Seraphina’s stepmom, Jennifer Lopez, and step-sibling Emme Muñiz were there to offer support.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are getting closer to finding their forever home. A source tells ET that Ben and Jen are indeed in escrow on a home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.A new photo snapped of the pair over the weekend shows Ben and Jen visiting the $34.5 million home, which per Zillow, boasts seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and comes in at a staggering 15,100 square feet. Additionally, the home features a six-car garage and a detached guest house with a living room, dining room, kitchen and separate bedroom. The home is a new build.