CMA Fest is airing tonight on ABC and they’re promising three full hours of can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances!
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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorRedBird Capital Partners has taken a majority stake in Talent Systems, the casting software and audition network run by entrepreneurs Rafi Gordon and Alex Amin.Talent Spotlight operates a collection of casting-related software and audition network services, including Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Casting Frontier, eTribez Casting Platform and Staff Me Up. RedBird is a private equity firm run by former Goldman Sachs partner Gerry Cardinale that focuses on media, sports, consumer and financial services sectors.“RedBird’s extensive track record of building long-term, successful businesses coupled with its deep expertise in the entertainment industry makes them the ideal partner to scale Talent Systems,” said Gordon and Amin, who are co-CEOs of Talent Systems.
“We’re confident that the partnership and resources that RedBird brings will add to the company’s trajectory and our primary goal of delivering best-in-class technology capabilities to our customers across the talent, casting director, studio, and agency segments.” Talent Systems brands managed more than 50,000 projects and more than 2 million auditions across film, TV, digital, commerical and stage productions. Gordon and Amin were previously the founders of the Baseline/Studio System database.
CMA Fest is airing tonight on ABC and they’re promising three full hours of can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances!
Acquisitive VFX firm Cinesite has expanded its international footprint with the purchase of a majority stake in Squeeze, the Canadian animation house behind the Marvel series What If…?.
Kevin Bacon know that besides acting, he has some serious musical skills, and even has a band with his brother named The Bacon Brothers.MORE: Kyra Sedgwick stuns in purple during PDA-filled date with Kevin BaconWhile he usually shares his talent with his brother, and they are currently going through a line-up of several concerts, his latest song is all about his wife, Kyra Sedgwick.The actor made good use of his musical talent to honor his wife and family, and the music video is as sweet as it gets.WATCH: Kevin and Kyra's love storyMORE: Kevin Bacon's off-guard photo during date with Kyra Sedgwick delights fansKevin debuted Dark Chocolate Eyes, a new single in him and his brother Michael's latest EP, Erato, and the music video features never before seen clips from his and Kyra's family.The music video has a vintage, VHS camera feel to it, and the beginning of it sees the singer sit down by a wall made of rocks and start playing his red electric guitar.The second it cuts away from the shot of him singing, the video gets seriously sentimental, as it shows adorable clips of Kyra when the two were in the very beginning of their three decades long love story.A post shared by The Bacon Brothers (@baconbrosmusic)A glimpse at the sweet tribute videoIt shares a heartfelt glimpse into the early stages of their family life as well, with a shot of the actress carrying one of their children, either Sosie or Travis, and she is making silly faces at the camera.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis cites 'foul memories' as reason behind latest tattooMORE: Sosie Bacon shares 'hot' new photos and she looks just like mom Kyra Sedgwick"I never glance in my rear view, unless there's a chance that I see you," he sings in the song, and in the chorus,
Colin Farrell went deep for his latest role in the Ron Howard-directed Thailand cave rescue biopic, . ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to the Irish-born actor at the premiere of the film Thursday night, where he got real about the panic attacks he experienced while filming the movie's intense underwater scenes.«Terrifying in a word.
Naman Ramachandran Newen Studios, the Paris-headquartered production and distribution group, has taken a majority stake in London-based production house, Rise Films, the outfit behind “All That Breathes,” which won the top documentary prizes at Sundance and Cannes this year. The move is part of Newen’s premium documentary ambitions and U.K.
EXCLUSIVE: Acquisitive French media giant Newen Studios has expanded its UK footprint with the purchase of a majority stake in Rise Films, the Oscar-winning producer of Netflix’s Icarus and All That Breathes, Deadline can reveal.
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick may have been in the entertainment industry for decades, but that doesn't make it any less exciting for them!MORE: Kevin Bacon surprises fans with incredible swimming pool at family homeThe couple were delighted to attend Outfest over the weekend to promote Kevin's new film, They/ Them.Kyra shared a fun picture of Kevin off-guard as they walked to the event, showing the star dressed in a dapper suit while playfully dancing in the street.VIDEO: Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's love story "Verified I get to be with this guy at @theyslashthemmov @outfest @kevinbacon @theogermaine @carriepreston @austincrute," she captioned the post.MORE: Kevin Bacon's son Travis looks unrecognisable in beach photoMORE: Kevin Bacon faces heartache as co-star passes away from cancerFans were quick to comment on the photo, with one writing: "You lucky lady!" while another wrote: "You two are the cutest couple ever!" A third added: "Kevin is the coolest!"Kevin's film is an upcoming slasher movie where he stars as a Owen Whistler, head of Camp Whistler, a terrifying conversion therapy camp.A post shared by Kyra (@kyrasedgwickofficial)Kevin Bacon was caught off-guard in a fun photo posted by Kyra Sedgwick In the movie, Owen soon comes head to head with Jordan, a trans and nonbinary teen who made a deal with their parents to legally emancipate themself after attending the camp.MORE: Kevin Bacon supported by daughter Sosie following deaths of co-starsMORE: Sosie Bacon 'so sad' in new post following dad Kevin Bacon's tragic newsAs Jordan and their fellow campers rebel against Owen and his staff’s horrifying methods of "treatment,” several murders begin to happen, resulting in Jordan investigating the camp and its many
Britain's largest family has welcomed another baby to its growing clan. Chloe Radford, 26, shared the news on Instagram that she has welcomed her baby daughter with mum and grandma Sue celebrating the new arrival.
Britain's biggest family has welcomed a new arrival after mum-of-22 Sue Radford's daughter Chloe gives birth to a baby girl. Sue shares her large brood with husband Noel, who she’s been married to since 1993.
Private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners and private markets investment outfit StepStone Group have acquired a majority stake in Talent Systems, a key player in the casting business.
Swedish House Mafia have today (July 18) shared a new video for ‘Heaven Takes You Home (Connie’s Lens)’ – check it out below.The song features a vocal from singer-songwriter Connie Constance, who also directed the song’s accompanying visual.Speaking about the track, Constance said: “It’s been the most incredible journey working with Swedish House Mafia.“From creating a beautiful song that is so dear to me, to then directing the video, I cannot be grateful enough for how empowering this process has been. Everyone you will see in this video and even most of the crew has changed my life in some shape or form which feels propitious as this song is currently doing the same.“I wanted to create a video for SHM that might be shown at a wedding or sadly a funeral.
Some lucky holiday makers will be given the chance to win a bucket-list trip to Las Vegas, Thailand or Mexico in this online holiday draw. If the UK heatwave has got you in the mood for a last minute holiday, this Wowcher offer could see you heading off abroad on a once in a lifetime trip.
Katie Price has quit social media after issuing a cryptic statement earlier today.