Ronnee Sass, Veteran Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 72

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterRichard Rush, who picked up two Oscar nominations, best director and adapted screenplay, for his extraordinary 1980 film “The Stunt Man,” starring Peter O’Toole, died April 8 in Los Angeles. He was 91.His wife Claude said he had been suffering from longtime health issues but that he died comfortably at home.

Kooperstein directed newscasts for KCOP-TV and musical specials on Miss Saigon and Kiss of the Spider Woman for the Ahmanson Theatre, and also produced the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Additionally, he was a Governor for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorVariety took home 20 top honors at Friday’s National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including the wins for best entertainment website, podcast host, best headline and for music and theater criticism.The virtual ceremony was hosted by comedian Alonzo Bodden.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorVariety took home 20 top honors at Friday’s National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including the wins for best entertainment website, podcast host for Marc Malkin, best headline and music feature.The virtual ceremony was hosted by comedian Alonzo Bodden.

Walter Olkewicz, the familiar character actor who played the bartender and croupier Jacques Renault on the original Twin Peaks and an oil refinery worker on Grace Under Fire, has died. He was 72.

Attorney Howard Weitzman, who had a client list including Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Marlon Brando, Morgan Freeman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ron Meyers, & CAA, has died at the age of 81.

Manori Ravindran International EditorNicely Entertainment has hired NENT Studios U.K. executive Scott Kirkpatrick as executive VP of distribution and co-productions.Kirkpatrick joins the Los Angeles-based Nicely following his departure from the Scandinavian NENT Group-backed distributor and producer, which was previously known as DRG.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorZola Mashariki, former senior exec at Fox Searchlight and BET, is the new head of Audible Studios.In the role at the Amazon-owned audio content platform, Mashariki will lead the creation of all original programming from concept to release, overseeing the entire studio operation including the development and implementation of content strategy.Based in Los Angeles, Mashariki reports to Rachel Ghiazza, executive VP and head of U.S.

Owen Simon, a public relations executive for Westinghouse and Group W Productions, passed away in Los Angeles on April 2nd. He was 93.

Naman Ramachandran Objective Fiction, producer of Netflix/Channel 4 show “Feel Good,” is setting up a permanent U.S.-based operation.Hannah Mackay, previously the outfit’s head of scripted, will be relocating to Los Angeles to take up the role of senior VP, Objective Fiction America, with immediate effect.Mackay’s focus will be on North American original commissions, alongside U.S./U.K. co-productions.

Kendall Jenner is safe after a terrifying break-in at her Los Angeles home, according to TMZ. The outlet reports that in the early hours of March 28, a 27-year-old man made his way to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star’s home and began knocking on windows and yelling the 25-year-old model’s name. Kendall was reportedly home at the time of the terrifying break-in. HollywoodLife has reached out to Kendall’s rep for a statement.

 Shawn Mendes  and  Camila Cabello ’s Los Angeles home was broken into last week and belongings were stolen from the famous couple.A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)While the couple was home, TMZ reported the news on Sunday that a few unidentified people broke into the home through a window and successfully robbed the ‘Treat You Better’ singer’s Mercedes G-Class SUV. Once the thieves realized the home owner’s were there, they snatched the car keys and drove off.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell own several properties together, including one in Manhattan, another in Vancouver and, case in point, a mansion in Los Angeles. The couple have been staying at the latter since the pandemic began, and a former video gave fans a look at the stunning open-plan kitchen and dining area.

Richard Gilliland has sadly passed away.

Richard Gilliland, a prolific actor who nearly 50-year career included Designing Women, Thirtysomething and series-regular roles on Just Our Luck, Operation Petticoat and Heartland, has died. He was 71. His family said he died March 18 in Los Angeles after an unspecified brief illness.