Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named 'People of the Year'

Jennifer Yuma editorThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has promoted Jennifer Davidson to Chief Communications Officer. She will be reporting to Academy CEO Dawn Hudson.In her new role, Davidson will continue to oversee publicity and corporate communications campaigns, including the Oscars and internal membership communications.

Gregg Winik, who won an Emmy last year for producing the Michael Jordan-Chicago Bulls docuseries The Last Dance, has been named the NBA’s President of Content & Executive Producer.

Angelique Jackson Issa Rae’s media company Hoorae has named industry veteran Kaylin Cotton as its new chief of staff.Before joining the team at Hoorae, Cotton worked for Live Nation and Shondaland, bringing her extensive background in music, entertainment and television to support Rae’s ever-growing vision for the future of the media company.Formerly Issa Rae Productions and relaunched under the new moniker in 2020, Hoorae is a multi-faceted media company that develops content across mediums

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBrooke Bowman has been promoted to executive vice president of drama development and programming at Fox Entertainment.She succeeds Charlie Andrews in the role, with Andrews exiting the company. The parting with Andrews is said to be on good terms, with his contract simply coming to an end.Bowman was previously senior vice president in the Fox drama department.

The Voice's season 21 finale kicked off on Monday night with some incredible performances from the Top 5!Night one of the two-part finale featured each of this season's finalists — Team Kelly's Girl Named Tom and Hailey Mia, Team Blake's Wendy Moten and Paris Winningham and Team Legend's Jershika Maple — taking the stage to try and win America's vote for one last time. Each of the Top 5 performed one new ballad, dedicated to someone special in their life, as well as one up-tempo song.As in the

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEman Varoqua was named executive producer of “Nightline,” the latest in a series of moves by ABC News President Kim Godwin to fill some of the top positions in the news division.Varoqua has been with ABC News since 2018, most recently working as senior broadcast producer for the late-night news show that launched with Ted Koppel in 1980, with roots in ABC’s coverage of the Iran hostage crisis.

Simone Biles is on top yet again!

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAhead of the reveal of the 2021 Time magazine prestigious Person of the Year honor, happening Monday, December 13, the publication on Thursday has revealed that Olivia Rodrigo is its 2021 Entertainer of the Year and Simone Biles the 2021 Athlete of the Year.Rodrigo was featured on the cover of Variety’s Young Hollywood issue over the summer and was named Songwriter of the Year at our Hitmakers event on Saturday, where she gave a moving acceptance speech and was

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThierry Lachkar, the former boss of Shine France, has been named CEO of ITV Studios France, whose biggest hits include local adaptations of “The Voice” and “Four Weddings.” Lachkar will be taking the helm at the label with a focus on building and growing the company, whose shows air on France’s leading broadcasters and platforms.

season 21 semifinals are here — and it's time to vote for the artists you want to see in the finale!On Monday, each of the Top 8 singers are taking the stage for brand new live performances, in the hopes of winning America's vote and moving on to next week's season 21 finale.

season 21 semifinals are here — and it's time to vote for the artists you want to see in the finale!On Monday, each of the Top 8 singers are taking the stage for brand new live performances, in the hopes of winning America's vote and moving on to next week's season 21 finale.

Tolia brings with her more than 17 years of experience building and leading consumer businesses such as Method Products and Neutrogena. Skilled in general management, strategic planning, consumer marketing, and leading teams, Tolia has a track record of operating profitable brands that resonate deeply with consumers.

Billboard has revealed its annual year-end charts, with Drake taking the honour as 2021’s top artist. Drake was also named overall top male artist.

Michele Amabile Angermiller IHeartmedia announced that Beata Murphy has been named program director for KIIS-FM in Los Angeles.

There’s nothing like some summer sun at the end of autumn! While winter may be approaching, Simone Biles had a relaxing beach day on Tuesday November 30. The Olympic gold medalist posted a stunning beach photo, as she looked gorgeous in a white and pink bikini. She looked incredibly at ease to be taking in some warm weather and wading into the shallow water at the ocean’s edge.

People magazine has revealed their 2021 People of the Year!

People’s 2021 People of the Year have been revealed.