“Weinstein Effect” is still lingering Monday, five years after mainstream reports of Harvey Weinstein’s dark sexual reign of terror first came to light.Author Ken Auletta’a bombshell new book, “Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence,” dives deep into the ugly truth of the disgraced film producer’s downfall. “[He] had some notion in his head that his body was attractive,” the author, 80, told Fox News, despite witness testimony that he smelled of feces, had genitals scarred to the point they “looked like a vagina” and a back full of “uncomfortable” blackheads.Still, “he really thought he was God’s gift, a Don Juan,” added Auletta, who spoke to multiple former Miramax film studio employees, Weinstein accusers and even his business partner brother, Bob Weinstein, for the exposé.In one chapter, the famed media critic for New Yorker magazine recounts how Jessica Mann — an ex-actress who claimed Weinstein, 70, raped her — testified on the stand that he smelled like “poop” and his private parts looked “deformed.”“I remember the district attorney passed around pictures [at his 2020 trial] … and the jurors barely looked at them.
Nia DaCosta to Write, Direct Feature Adaptation of ‘Hedda Gabler’ for MGM’s Orion Pictures, Plan B (EXCLUSIVE)
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Angelique Jackson Nia DaCosta is set to write and direct “Hedda Gabler,” a reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s famous play, for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B.Hot off the box office success of “Candyman” and ahead of her upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with “The Marvels,” DaCosta will present her fresh take on the fabled story. “Hedda Gabler” has seen numerous adaptations on stage and screen, and in several languages, since its 1891 debut, including 1975’s “Hedda,” which earned Glenda Jackson a best actress nomination at the Academy Awards.Produced by Gabrielle Nadig, who also produced DaCosta’s debut feature “Little Woods,” and Plan B, “Hedda Gabler” follows its titular character as she navigates a house she does not want, a marriage she feels trapped in and an ex-lover who has reappeared in her life. The film also marks DaCosta’s latest collaboration with MGM and Plan B.
In April, it was announced that she had signed on to direct the feature adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ best-selling novel “The Water Dancer,” which will be produced by Maceo-Lyn, Plan B and Harpo Films. DaCosta also directed “Candyman” for MGM, co-adapting the horror movie with Jordan Peele. Released in Aug.
2021 and distributed by Universal Pictures, “Candyman” surpassed industry expectations amid the pandemic, as DaCosta became the first Black woman director to open at the top of U.S. box office charts. The movie hauled in $77 million worldwide.DaCosta established herself as a filmmaker to watch with her 2018 debut “Little Woods,” which stars Tessa Thompson and Lily James.
Audrina Patridge Reflects on Intense Spark With Justin Bobby and Breaking Point With Corey Bohan (Exclusive)
Audrina Patridge is opening up like never before about her time as a reality TV star and her past public romances. ET's Denny Directo spoke with star about what fans can expect from her new book,, which will be released on July 26.In her memoir, Patridge writes about her intense connection with her on-off flame, Justin Bobby Brescia, and how she's never had that spark like that with anyone else. «Justin is always going to be that guy.
Bella Hadid Paired Her Sheer Tube Top With Low-Rise Pants While Out in New York City
TRL circa 2003. I feel like we're in high school and Hadid is just getting off from her shift at Auntie Anne's in the mall. If I sound like I'm dating myself, yes, I am 32.
Wait, Is Bella Hadid Getting Engaged THIS YEAR??!
Who else hears wedding bells??
‘Ms. Marvel’ Post-Credits Scene Was Directed By Nia DaCosta
Marvel Studios is well known for being an incredibly secretive studio. However, not only do they keep secrets from fans before a film is released, the studio also keeps secrets from filmmakers while they’re making a project.
Trader Nick Leeson’s Story Set for TV Adaptation From ‘The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe’ Producer Story Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Naman Ramachandran A drama exploring the collapse of Barings Bank and the man at the center of the scandal, trader Nick Leeson, is in the works at All3Media-backed Story Films.The four-part drama “The Man Who Broke The Bank” (working title) for an as yet unnamed major U.K. broadcaster, charts the meteoric rise and fall of the plasterer’s son from Watford who secretly hid losses of more than £800 million (then $1.4 billion) in the early to mid-1990s in Singapore, leading to the collapse of one of Britain’s oldest merchant banks.
Gigi Hadid Shares Sweet New Photo of Daughter Khai's Tiny Toes
Gigi Hadid is enjoying a day out.
Bella Hadid Joins Sister Alana Hadid to Celebrate La Detresse's Summer Collection in NYC
Bella Hadid is stepping out to support her family.
Listen to Calvin Harris’ funky new single ‘Stay With Me’ featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell
Calvin Harris has shared his new single ‘Stay With Me’ featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell Williams.The funky disco track was teased by the superstar DJ last week and is set to feature on ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’, his first album in five years.The song, which you can listen to below, sees all three guest artists swapping vocals with Halsey picking up a section where she sings: “I’ve been waiting for you all year/ Come play, make a mess right here/ Do whatever, I like it weird/ Okay, let ’em disappear/ Say whatever you want to hear/ Just stay.”‘Stay With Me’ comes a couple of weeks on from ‘New Money’ featuring 21 Savage.
‘Your Honor’: Rosie Perez To Star In Season 2 Of Showtime Series, Andrene Ward-Hammond Upped To Series Regular
EXCLUSIVE: Rosie Perez is joining Bryan Cranston in the upcoming second and final season of Showtime’s Your Honor, in a major recurring role.
Calvin Harris announces new song ‘Stay With Me’ featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell
Calvin Harris has announced that his next single, ‘Stay With Me’, will arrive next week with guest spots by Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell.The superstar DJ is readying the release of ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’, his first album in five years, next month and will treat fans with another advanced preview in ‘Stay With Me’.Harris shared the news with a photo of himself posing with the single’s collaborators in a sunny spot.
Nia DaCosta to Direct ‘Hedda Gabler’ Adaptation for MGM’s Orion Pictures and Plan B
The Water Dancer,” which is an an adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ novel of the same name. DaCosta will direct that film as well, and it is being produced by Maceo-Lyn, Plan B and Harpo Films.
‘Your Honor’ To End After Season 2, Bryan Cranston Says; Showtime Series Starts Production With New Showrunner, Cast Member Promotion
Showtime’s Your Honor will end after its upcoming season, series star Bryan Cranston said today in an interview on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. Filming on Season 2 has just started, with Joey Hartstone, who was a writer on Season 1, as new showrunner, Deadline has learned. Additionally, I hear Keith Machekanyanga, who recurred heavily as Lil Mo in the first installment, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2.