EXCLUSIVE: Sunday will not be a day of rest for SAG-AFTRA leadership and the studios this weekend.
09.10.2023 - 18:09 / deadline.com
Robert Kennedy Jr. said that he will run for president next year as an independent, ending his bid for the Democratic nomination.
“I’m here to declare myself an independent candidate,” Kennedy told supporters in Philadelphia on Monday.
He said that in switching to an independent bid, he would “declare independence from the mercenary media that is here to fortify all of the corporate orthodoxies from their advertisers and to urge us to hate our neighbors and fear our friends.”
He bashed the two political parties and “the corrupt interests that dominate them and the entire corrupt system.” He was introduced by his wife, actress Cheryl Hines.
Kennedy originally sought the Democratic nomination against President Joe Biden, but instead had higher approval among Republicans. Kennedy made numerous appearances on rightward media outlets and with hosts like Steve Bannon and Joe Rogan. While there has been considerable attention to Kennedy’s ability to be a spoiler against Biden, his stances also may make him a palatable alternative to Donald Trump. Semafor reported last week that Trump’s team is getting ready to attack Kennedy, worried about polling showing that he would draw more votes away from the former president than he would from Biden.
Kennedy’s biggest challenge will be securing ballot access in all 50 states, a task that has eluded past presidential hopefuls given the structure in place for the two major parties and other third parties. In the running for the Democratic nomination, Kennedy chided the party leadership for not scheduling a Democratic primary debate and for “rigging” the primaries to favor Biden.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sunday will not be a day of rest for SAG-AFTRA leadership and the studios this weekend.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), who represents a suburban Minneapolis congressional district, launched a challenge to President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination.
Dua Lipa, Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett have signed an open letter, urging President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.The letter calls for “an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages,” as well as a safe route to be established into Palestine to deliver humanitarian aid. So far, it has been signed by dozens of high-profile names from across the entertainment world.Many of those supporting the ceasefire are musicians, such as pop star Lipa, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe, Killer Mike and Caroline Polachek.
Ellise Shafer Arnold Schwarzenegger for president? Though the former Governor of California can’t legally run for the United States’ highest office — the position requires one to be a natural-born citizen, and Schwarzenegger hails from Austria — he said in a new interview with the BBC that he thinks he’d be a good fit. “I feel like I would make a great president,” he said, adding that “everything I’ve accomplished was because of America.” “America gave me so many opportunities and the American people were so embracive, and they just received me with open arms.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A dizzying amount of A-list Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainment executives signed an open letter to President Joe Biden on Monday, calling for the release of all hostages taken by terrorist group Hamas. Amy Schumer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry, Bradley Cooper, Justin Timberlake and more were among the highly visible figures to sign the note, launching a formal campaign called #NoHostageLeftBehind.
Robert Plant has performed the Led Zeppelin classic ‘Stairway To Heaven’ live for the first time since 2007. Find footage of the moment below.The solo artist and former Led Zeppelin frontman revisited the iconic 1971 track – taken from the band’s ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ album – during a charity concert on Saturday night (October 21).Held for The Cancer Platform, the live show was developed by the Cancer Awareness Trust and organised by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor.
Robert Pattinson was all smiles on Saturday evening as he stepped out to GO Campaign's annual gala with his girlfriend Suki Waterhouse in Los Angeles.The Batman actor, 37, donned an all-black suit while he was snapped sharing some sweet moments with Suki, as the pair giggled together and posed on the red carpet. Suki, who recently appeared in Amazon Prime's Daisy Jones & The Six, put on a stunning display in a sheer burgundy gown, while matching her make-up to the ensemble.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are hitting the red carpet!
Editor’s note: This interview was originally published on May 16 during the Cannes Film Festival. It is being rerun now to coincide with the film’s domestic release and interviews were carried out prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Bad Bunny is back on the road again. Following a year-long break from touring, Bad Bunny has a whole new show titled “Most Wanted Tour,” kicking off in 2024 with 47 dates in North America. Shakira and Bad Bunny: Is a collaboration in the works?Bad Bunny’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ appearance might include a wrestling ringA post shared by @badbunnyprBad Bunny made the announcement on social media, sharing the news in a video that shows him as a cowboy with his face covered up.
American Cinema Editors (ACE) has set the time for the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards which celebrates editing in 13 categories of film and television.
Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul but before achieving all of that she starred in The Color Purple back in 1985. Her performance as Sofia in the Steven Spielberg-directed film went on to earn her a nomination at the Oscars.
An international drugs boss from Greater Manchester who racked up 'eye-watering wealth' and lived a lavish 'jet-setting lifestyle' has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Slash and Myles Kennedy and The Co-Conspirators have announced a 2024 world tour set to take place in January.The 32-date run titled ‘The River Is Rising – Rest of the World Tour ’24’ will see the rock icon travel across 21 countries. Kicking off on January 23 at the Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City, they will then head to Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.
Loose Women star Brenda Edwards shared her support for Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams, who is taking the show by storm with his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin this year, after attending Saturday night's performance. The TV star and panellist is a singer and theatre star herself, having announced her next project as the director of a West End touring production earlier this year. And after a night watching the celebrity contestants tear up the Elstree Studios dance floor on 14 October, Brenda was bubbling with excitement to take part in the competition next year too.
There is not long left for gamers to keep playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 before the full launch.
EXCLUSIVE: Film Independent has set seven filmmakers for the 2023 edition of its Producing Lab, an intensive program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills and further their careers. The list includes Camila Grimaldi & Farah Jabir (AmeriGirl), Rob Cristiano (Gone by Morning), Daniel Tantalean (In the Summers), Valeria Contreras (Not My Name), Annalisa Shoemaker (Obsolete), and Fiona Hardingham (Smoke Country).
Brent Lang Executive Editor “Shucked” will embark on a North American tour in the fall of 2024, one that will see the charmingly corny Broadway musical make stops in the likes of Austin, Chicago and Los Angeles. The tour will begin performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island before playing in over 30 cities in its first season. Currently, the show is scheduled to also hit Atlanta, Buffalo, Charlotte, Dallas, Durham, East Lansing, Fort Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston, Los Angeles, Madison, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Schenectady, St.
There was no picketing Monday by SAG-AFTRA members due to the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday, but the leadership of the actors guild did return to the bargaining table with the studios and streamers.
She first appeared in Coronation Street as an exotic dancer called Rita Littlewood in 1964, but actress Barbara Knox made such an impression that bosses never forgot her. In 1972, Barbara was asked back and she begged Ken Dodd to release her early from his show. He kindly did and today Barbara is the longest- serving female TV soap actor in the world.To celebrate Barbara’s 90th birthday, ITV1 is paying tribute to its flame-haired star by telling her tale with tributes from her friends and colleagues.