Peter Meyer, Talent Manager and Former William Morris Agent, Dies at 68

Naman Ramachandran UPDATED: Suspended RTE director general Dee Forbes has resigned. Forbes said in a statement on Monday: “I regret very much the upset and adverse publicity suffered by RTE, its staff and the unease created among the public in recent days. As director general, I am the person ultimately accountable for what happens within the organisation and I take that responsibility seriously. I am tendering my resignation to RTE with immediate effect.” PREVIOUSLY: Irish public service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTE) has suspended its director general Dee Forbes, a former high-level Discovery executive, over an ongoing scandal around an overpaid TV host.

Mike Reiss, a writer and former showrunner on The Simpsons, admits he’s “not optimistic” about a rescue of the missing submarine that was exploring the Titanic wreckage. He has an informed opinion – it’s a vehicle he has taken several trips on prior to this incident.

APA has taken a big step to fortify its future as a full-service talent agency by combining with touring powerhouse Artist Group Intl. to create the newly named Independent Artist Group, led by APA president Jim Osborne. Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (IAG), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of IAG’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.

Pitchfork. In 1993, she underwent brain surgery, which allowed her to perform again.Teresa Taylor passed away peacefully this weekend after a long battle with lung disease.

This story about director Peter Hoar and “The Last of Us” first ran in the Drama Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.For pure emotional punch this past TV season, one need look no further than “Long, Long Time,” the third episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Detouring from the main journey of a lone man and the fungus-resistant young woman under his care (Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey) navigating zombie-strewn roads, the series settled down for a decades-spanning romance between two older men, Bill and Frank (played unforgettably by Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett), that resonated with its universality and refusal to reduce the duo to dreary stereotypes. If your heart didn’t break watching these men make peace with their life decisions through the unsteady ages, you simply do not and never did have one beating in your chest.“I would have said yes to an episode full of zombies being shot in the head and probably would have been very excited,” director Peter Hoar said.

US soap The Young And The Restless, where he played police detective Carl Williams. His close friend, photographer Mary Ann Halpin, confirmed the news this week ‘with a heavy heart. ’Taking to Facebook, she announced she had said ‘goodbye to my sweet friend Brett Hadley.

issued a statement to multiple media outlets. «Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress and politician, died peacefully at her home in Blackheath, London this morning after a brief illness with her family at her side,» the rep said.A longtime performer, Jackson recently completed filming her role as Irene Jordan in, a movie co-starring Michael Caine as a World War II veteran sneaking out of his care to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Norway. Born in Cheshire, England, in 1936, Jackson won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London before making her professional acting debut in 1957, with the stage play,.

Anitta is no longer in business with her longtime manager Brandon Silverstein, Variety can confirm. The founder/CEO of S10 Entertainment helped foster the multi-lingual singer’s breakout career in the United States. “Working with Brandon the past few years was a great journey,” Anitta said in a statement. “He will always be someone special to me.” Silverstein declined requests for comment. Details on Anitta’s new management were not confirmed at the time of this article’s publication but the shift comes just as the Brazillian star has changed labels: Anitta signed a new deal with Universal’s Republic Records in late April, just weeks after her highly-publicized split from Warner Music.

Naman Ramachandran Fremantle has unveiled a trailer for documentary feature “On the Line: The Richard Williams Story,” which will have its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest. In the film, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival, the father of Venus Williams and Serena Williams retraces his family’s meteoric journey in his own words. Featuring never-before-seen archive material and new, in-depth, intimate interviews, the film tells the story of one man’s fight against racism, suppression and violence to raise two of the greatest tennis champions in history. Richard Williams takes the audience from his childhood in poverty-stricken Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was raised by his cotton-picking mother, to the tennis courts of Compton. As the film charts the Williams’ ascent to the tennis world stage, Richard provides insights into family life and also shines a light on unconscious bias and repression of Black people.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSilvio Berlusconi, the billionaire media-mogul-turned politician who defined a three-decade-long era in postwar Italy during which TV spin, tainting allegations of corruption and sex scandals were pervasive — but who also achieved unprecedented political stability in the country — has died. He was 86. Berlusconi died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan, according to Italian media reports. He had been suffering from leukaemia and had recently developed a lung infection.After building a fortune by launching Italian private TV with his Mediaset empire, Berlusconi entered politics in 1993, was elected prime minister in 1994, and went on to serve as the country’s premier three times, not consecutively, becoming the longest serving democratically elected Italian leader. He was ousted from parliament in 2013 following a tax fraud conviction.

Love Island fans were floored after learning bombshell arrival Zachariah Noble is connected to former Islander Jack Fowler.The smash hit reality dating series is back with a bang, with viewers dazzled and delighted by a series of twists and turns – and Zachariah, 25, was introduced as the first bombshell of the series. Since his arrival on 5 June, some viewers have compared him to former star Jack, noting their similar voices and mannerisms.

Ashton Kutcher became a stepdad in his mid-20s when he married his first wife, Demi Moore, who shares three daughters with ex-husband Bruce Willis.

Taylor Swift has revealed both Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams make guest appearances on her upcoming release, ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’.Taking to social media, Swift shared the entire tracklisting of the LP, writing: “I’m VERY excited to show you the back cover of ‘Speak Now (my version)’.”On choosing Fall Out Boy and Paramore‘s frontwoman as collaborators, Swift said: “Since ‘Speak Now’ was all about my songwriting, I decided to go to the artists who I feel influenced me most powerfully as a lyricist at that time and ask them to sing on the album. They’re so cool and generous for agreeing to support my version of ‘Speak Now’.

Taylor Swift has recruited pop punk stars Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams for 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Patrick Stump and co feature on ‘Electric Touch’ (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)' while the Paramore singer appears on ‘Castles Crumbling’ (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)'. Taylor told her millions of followers: “Since ‘Speak Now’ was all about my songwriting, I decided to go to the artists who I feel influenced me most powerfully as a lyricist at that time and ask them to sing on the album.

Sophia Scorziello editor Peter Meyer, beloved entertainment industry manager, died on May 14 at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. after a five-year battle with sarcoma, his sister Patty K. Meyer shared. He wast 68. Meyer was an agent and manager to numerous Hollywood industry professionals. Since 1990, he represented clients under his agency, Meyer Management. “He was known and beloved by hundreds of industry pros,” Patty said. Most recently, he represented rights holders and producers on Denzel Washington’s “The Equalizer.” Meyer attended Yale University where he wrote his senior thesis, “MGM and the Studio System in the Age of Mass Production.” The thesis was later published as an award-winning book and was also printed in Variety.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden looked sensational for the final tonight in a strapless mini dress. The TV judge, 52, wowed fans in a sparkly bandeau mini dress which nipped in at her waist to reveal her trim figure. The frock is embellished with little sequins and has a dangling beaded trim.

McKinley Franklin editor Sergio Calderón, a longtime actor who appeared in films including “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Men in Black,” died Wednesday of pneumonia. He was 77. Calderón’s representative, Julie Smith, confirmed his death to the LA Times on Thursday. Calderón appeared in the 1997 film “Men in Black,” where he played the floating head on a pole carried by an alien that Tommy Lee Jones’s Agent K reveals, earning him the nickname “Head on a Stick.” Calderón was born in Mexico, where attended the Instituto Andrés Soler of the Asociación Nacional de Actores. While he was working as an English teacher, he broke into the film industry with a role in “The Bridge in the Jungle” which starred John Huston. In “Under the Volcano,” directed by Huston, he played one of the murderers.

Kate Middleton and Prince William traveled to Amman, Jordan, for the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Alseif. The Prince and Princess of Wales were among those in attendance Thursday to see the future monarch tie the knot in an Islamic marriage ceremony at Zahran Palace.Following the ceremony, a reception is being held at Al Husseiniya Palace, where 1,700 guests are expected.The royal couple dressed to impress for the occasion, with Kate wearing a pink floor-length gown with long sleeves by Elie Saab.

Forbes has unveilied the list of the 15 richest self-made women celebrities in America! Including some of the most fan-favorite A-List stars, celebrities, and athletes, the publication reports that they are worth a combined $10.8 billion.From Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Madonna and Beyoncé on the top spots when it comes to women in the music business to Shonda Rimes and Reese Witherspoon in the film and television industry, and two members of the Kardashian-Jenner family entering the list.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a very special wedding on Thursday.