Revealed: Channel 4 Bosses To Accept Bonuses In 2024 As Hundreds Of Staffers Laid Off

Kendal Calling with Tim Burgess.The pundit and former Manchester United defender is set to perform at the festival at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District on August 4 under the alias G-Dog.He told Geoff Shreeves on his podcast, Football, Music And Me: “I finished my football career, there were many things I did to put myself out of my comfort zone. I’m actually DJing with Tim at Kendal Calling, I mean… what the hell am I doing?”“I’m trying to wangle my way out of it,” he added.

EXCLUSIVE: The former UK chief of one of Europe’s biggest production giants has been drafted in by Channel 4 to advise on the formation of its in-house productions unit.

The complete list of winners for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards has been revealed!

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway sparked a variety of reactions from fans after Saturday night's broadcast. Some viewers loved the iconic entertainment show, which celebrated two decades on air this year, while others were less thrilled.The show didn't lack excitement, reviving popular segments like Ring My Door and fans had a laugh when reality star Sam Thompson unexpectedly gatecrashed JLS' karaoke performance. Ring My Doorbell has become an audience favourite over the years, with viewers in with the chance of winning £500.Two households appear on screen at the same time and the resident must shout if they see their door on screen.

Florence Pugh is taking fans behind the scenes of her latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Thunderbolts!

Jack Antonoff has reportedly ended an interview abruptly when asked about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album.The singer, songwriter, producer and Bleachers frontman was taking part in a new discussion with a Dutch news outlet when he was asked about his involvement in Taylor Swift’s upcoming 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’.According to various outlets including The Independent, the musician hung up on the reporter from NRC after being asked to talk about the pop icon’s new material. “You know I don’t talk about that,” he is reported as telling the outlet.“If you’re looking for clickbait, you’ve come to the wrong place.

Michael McIntyre has won the nation's hearts with his cheeky grin and flawless comedic timing.The London comedian, 47, is no stranger to fame as he has been entertaining audiences across the UK for 15 years and even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world back in 2012. Recently, he's been entertaining us on Saturday nights with his star-studded show, The Wheel, which is full of laughs for all ages. But what does Michael do when he's not making us giggle? Let's take a peek at his life off stage...

Paramount+ has made another TV show renewal decision in 2024.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Disney Channel has given an official series order to its “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel, this time with the working title “Wizards.” Original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie are set to exec produce, while Gomez will appear in a guest role and Henrie will be back full time as a series regular. Production will begin next month in Los Angeles on “Wizards,” which is aimed for a premiere later this year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.

Wizards of Waverly Place is creating its own universe as Disney Channel has officially greenlit a sequel series Wizards (w/t) with original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles and taking on executive producer duties. Production on the new series begins In April in Los Angeles with a premiere tentatively scheduled for later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+.

Channel 4‘s boss has apologised to a former employee for not properly investigating a “serious” allegation made against Russell Brand in 2009.However, the broadcaster found “no evidence” that Channel 4 staff knew about the allegations against Brand in a Dispatches programme before it aired.The 48-year-old comedian was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of the joint investigation with the Times and Sunday Times. Brand has strongly denied all accusations, which relate to a period between 2006 and 2013.Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, said in a statement (via The Guardian): “While the investigation did not find any evidence to suggest that any Channel 4 employees were aware of Russell Brand’s alleged behaviour contained in the programme, it did find that one former Channel 4 employee made a serious and concerning allegation about Russell Brand in 2009.“This was not escalated to Channel 4’s then senior management team, nor investigated as it should have been.

The boss of Channel 4 has apologised to a former staff member for not investigating a “serious” allegation made against Russell Brand in 2009.

Epic Records was hit by a round of layoffs on Wednesday that sources say has affected approximately 15 people. Details were incomplete at the time of this article’s publication but sources tell Variety that the A&R, promotion, marketing and publicity departments were affected, among others. While a rep for Sony Music declined comment, the company’s fiscal year ends on March 31, so a connection between the two events seems likely.

“A slap in the face” was the verdict of broadcasting union Bectu to Channel 4 bosses’ decision to accept bonuses this year amidst a 250-staff layoff program.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered is arguably one of Hallmark Channel’s best franchises.

K.J. Yossman “Masters of the Air” soared to become Apple TV+’s highest-watched series launch ever when the first episodes dropped in January. While it might seem like a no-brainer that the team behind “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” — including Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and John Orloff — would hit it out of the park with a new World War II series, it wasn’t plain sailing, in large part thanks to COVID, which resulted in numerous delays.

Dunelm shoppers will be keen to know that there's a lesser-known outlet store where sofas, chairs and storage are heavily discounted without being part of a sale.

Bleachers have announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off this autumn. Find ticket details below.Announced today (March 14), the new run of live shows will see Jack Antonoff and co.

EXCLUSIVE: The Black List and WIF have announced the participants of the 2024 Episodic Lab, which focuses on preparing women writers and writers of underrepresented genders for a career in television writing.

Jamie Lee Curtis is in and out!