EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Preston says viewers will learn a lot more about Elsbeth Tascioni in season two of her CBS show and should also buckle-up for some surprises. She is also aiming high with her dream guest star ahead of Elsbeth‘s second outing.
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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Vivek Ramaswamy, after dropping out of the Republican presidential primary race, has turned his attention to shaking up struggling media company BuzzFeed — and he’s pushing a right-turn pivot for the company. In a filing last week, Ramaswamy disclosed that he amassed 7.7% of BuzzFeed’s stock.
In a letter dated May 27 to BuzzFeed’s board of directors, he said he now holds a 8.37% stake in the company “and I continue to increase my position.” “BuzzFeed has lost its way,” he wrote in the letter. “I own your stock because I believe BuzzFeed can still become a more valuable company than at its initial listing, but this requires a major shift in strategy.” Among other things, Ramaswamy recommended that BuzzFeed hire talent from “across the political and cultural spectrum” including right-wing commentators such as Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Aaron Rodgers.
In the 2,344-word letter, Ramaswamy also said BuzzFeed should “retain only the resources required to create and monetize BuzzFeed’s highest-value content,” which “will almost certainly require large-scale headcount reductions.” Ramaswamy — who has called the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Preston says viewers will learn a lot more about Elsbeth Tascioni in season two of her CBS show and should also buckle-up for some surprises. She is also aiming high with her dream guest star ahead of Elsbeth‘s second outing.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Kevin Spacey fought back tears during an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” in which he revealed his house has been foreclosed on as he owes “many millions” of dollars in legal fees from his sexual misconduct trials. Piers Morgan asked the actor where he lives, to which Spacey said he no longer has a permanent home and barely has any money left to his name. “It’s funny you ask that question because this week, where I have been living in Baltimore is being foreclosed on.
Ethel Cain has criticised the behaviour of some fans at her live shows, saying that they shouldn’t have to “fight for their life just to hear some music”.The US singer-songwriter wrapped up the UK and European leg of her 2024 ‘Childish Behaviour’ tour with a performance at The Roundhouse in Camden Town, London last night (June 10).She is also scheduled to support Mitski at All Points East in the capital and make an appearance at Electric Picnic in Ireland this summer.Ahead of yesterday’s London concert, Cain shared a statement on her Instagram Stories in which she reminded ticketholders of gig etiquette and how to treat one another in the audience.“Hi all! Just wanted to reiterate before tonight’s show in London that it is extremely important to me that you all respect each other both in the queue and once in the venue,” the musician began.“I very much hate hearing that anyone attending our shows walked away with a negative experience because of bad behaviour in the pit. Barrelling to the front, slapping people’s hands away when I reach for them, verbally insulting people, it’s all just not very nice.”Cain continued: “I come and I play these songs because I love them and I would hope the reason you’re coming is because you love them also.
Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Located alongside a pristine alpine lake in the south of France, the Annecy Film Festival is considered a mecca by many in the animation community. It’s the kind of place you must visit at least once to meet others who worship animation.
Marcelo Cajueiro RIO DE JANEIRO — Top Brazilian production company Gullane Entretenimento will make a feature-length doc and the third season of an animation series about Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, company directors Fabiano and Caio Gullane told Variety. Produced by Gullane for Netflix, the highly anticipated “Senna,” a bio drama TV series helmed by Vicente Amorim and Julia Rezende, is due to open late this year. Designed for global audiences, “Senna” is the highest-budgeted Brazilian series ever.
Manchester United fan and Olympic icon Usain Bolt has explained why he'd rather Man City win the title ahead of Arsenal - and boldly suggested the Red Devils had a better season than the Gunners.
Taylor Swift is known for her epic stage performances, with her Eras Tour becoming one of the most-watched live tours in history.To ensure she looks her best after hours on stage, Taylor uses a secret trick favoured by professional dancers to keep her legs comfortable, glossy and smooth.This simple hack involves layering two different pairs of tights, and you can replicate her look for less than £23 with these Capezio Women's Ultra Shimmery Tight Tights, £9.65 here, and these Calzedonia Micronet Tights, £12.99 here.The trick is straightforward Taylor first puts on a pair of high-shine skin-coloured tights, then layers a pair of skin-tone fishnet tights over the top. Double layering not only provides an extra layer of modesty (crucial when performing on stage) but also adds a touch of colour to your legs, as harsh stage lights can make your skin appear pale and washed out.
James Nesbitt & Matt Willis Board Netflix‘s Next Harlan Coben Series
George Galloway says it is 'completely wrong' that he has not been invited to take part in televised general election debates. The Workers Party of Britain leader, who became Rochdale's MP earlier this year following a by-election, says he should be included.
Beauty buffs are heaping praise on a pre-wash treatment that promises to create thicker, longer and healthier hair. Those who have tried the 'heavenly' hair growth oil insist they've 'noticed a difference' to their locks within as little as three washes, with many growing baby hairs and other mentioning their hair is now thicker than previously.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Lupita Nyong’o is embarking on a global press tour as the star of Paramount’s horror prequel “A Quiet Place: Day One,” but she could probably do without the press junkets. During an interview with Glamour magazine, the Oscar winner was asked about what irritates her most about being an actor. “Interviews,” she answered.
Donald Trump is certainly still beloved after his criminal conviction.
Vivek Ramaswamy, who disclosed a big stake in BuzzFeed last week, sent a letter to the online publisher’s board of directors asking for major changes from staffing and focus to the board makeup as well as an apology for previous reporting. CEO Jonah Peretti declined the mea culpa but agreed to meet with the former Republican presidential primary candidate and Donald Trump surrogate, whom he said has some “fundamental misunderstandings” of the company’s business.
Springwatch host Chris Packham has made a plea to Taylor Swift over her controversial private jet usage.In previous years, the popstar has topped the list of private jet polluters, with the singer having made 170 trips on her private jet in 2022.Swift’s team defended the singer in a statement, with a representative telling Rolling Stone: “Taylor’s jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals. To attribute most or all of these trips to her is blatantly incorrect.”In response, Swift also threatened to sue a college student this year for tracking her private jet on the grounds of his “stalking and harassing behaviour”.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a 7.7% stake in BuzzFeed, according to a filing from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Already fighting dozens of indictments and a so-called hush money trial in New York, Donald Trump wants to head back to court over the movie that took Cannes by storm today.
Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic “How dark do you want to go?” The man asking that is named Karsh (Vincent Cassel), and he’s seated in a minimalist art-chic restaurant having lunch with a blind date (though as she points out, how blind can a date be in the age of Google?). The one who’s really asking the question, though, is David Cronenberg, writer-director of “The Shrouds.” He’s been asking that question — to audiences — for his entire career, and to him the answer has always been the same: The darker the better.
Paul Weller has said that age has made him more “experimental” and “open-minded”, ahead of the release of his new album. Weller’s new record ‘66’, announced back in February, is set to be released on Friday (May 24), the day before the Modfather’s 66th birthday. It is the former frontman of The Jam’s 17th solo album and his 28th LP in total since launching his career back in 1977.
CNN will make its June 27 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump available for simulcast by other networks, a spokesperson said Friday.