NFL Inks Exclusive Podcast Deal With iHeartMedia

Giuliana Rancic is stepping down as host of E!’s red carpet coverage after almost two decades. The E! veteran made the announcement in an Instagram post Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has the first exclusive track from the score for Those Who Wish Me Dead, composed by Brian Tyler (Crazy Rich Asians, the upcoming F9).

Jamie Lang Global streaming sports platform DAZN and Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo have closed a multi-project development deal kicking off with “El Presidente,” a docu-series chronicling the former striker’s tenure as part owner of Spanish club Valladolid FC, which will launch globally on May 20.Best known for its live sports streams and the headaches it initially caused pay TV broadcasters when it crashed in on the scene in 2015, DAZN is now establishing itself as a platform for high-end

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNow hear this: The 2021 Tribeca Festival announced its inaugural official podcast selections and special events, the first time a major fest is welcoming podcasts into its lineup.The first Tribeca Podcasts lineup features world premieres of 12 fiction and nonfiction podcasts from emerging creators (listed below), as well as panel discussions and other special events.The festival’s 20th anniversary celebration will take place June 9-20 across New York City — the

Another 90 Day Fiancé baby? Elizabeth Potthast and Andrei Castravet are “definitely” considering whether they should expand their family of three.

United Talent Agency has inked artist, filmmaker, and activist Titus Kaphar.

Amadeus Publishing and Bucks Music Group have jointly signed Maya Delilah to a publishing deal, ahead of the release of her second EP.“Maya is a truly unique and inspiring new artist”, says Amadeus co-founder Sacha Skarbek. “A cutting-edge musician, coupled with an ability to write thought provoking, exceptional songs.

If you were ready for some football at Thursday’s National Football League draft, you had to wade through a lot to get it.

EXCLUSIVE: Insecure co-star and producer Natasha Rothwell has signed a multi-year overall deal with ABC Signature. Under the rich pact, which is in conjunction with Disney General Entertainment’s BIPOC Creator Initiative led by Tara Duncan, Rothwell will develop new projects for television via her Big Hattie Productions. Financial details are not being revealed but I hear the three-year pact is in the eight-figure range.

EXCLUSIVE: Writer-producer Chris Kula, a co-executive producer on Star Trek: Lower Decks, has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, the studio behind the Paramount+ animated series.

Facebook is making a major push into audio, integrating podcasts, establishing a live chat answer to Clubhouse and launching a new format called Soundbites.

EXCLUSIVE: Director Rob Hardy is cranking up the power with a new first-look deal with Lionsgate and Power creator Courtney Kemp’s End of Episode Productions.

Ferne McCann has been photographed enjoying a romantic date night with her new boyfriend Jack Padgett.The former TOWIE star, who recently enjoyed an amazing boho chic igloo experience with her daughter Sunday, was snapped putting on a loved-up display with her man as they walked hand-in-hand down Soho in London after eating out at Elysee restaurant.The 30 year old looked gorgeous as she donned a pair of skinny blue jeans with a black top and an oversized grey blazer, which she paired with some

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWarner Music Group and Spotify have entered into a new partnership that will see the two companies develop a series of original podcasts built around WMG’s extensive and diverse artists’ and songwriters’ catalogs.“The most impactful podcasts share with music the key component of storytelling and personal experience.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRiff Raff Entertainment, the company founded by Oscar nominee Jude Law and Ben Jackson, has signed a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures.The deal is for both feature film and television production. New Republic, which was founded Brian Oliver and counts Bradley Fischer as its president, has signed four first-look deals in the last year.

A+E Studios has entered into a multi-year first-look television development and production deal with management and production company Silver Lining Entertainment Productions.

EXCLUSIVE: Conan O’Brien is continuing to grow his podcast empire.

The Personal History Of David Copperfield and Lion actor Dev Patel has set a first-look deal with production house ShivHans Pictures under which he will produce, develop and create features.