Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Larry Wilmore is closing in on the U.S.
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Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Newly-launched RTG Features, the sister studio to basketball media company SLAM, has set one of its first projects, co-financing and co-producing a documentary about Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson, who passed away in August at age 78.Kirk Fraser, whose credits include ESPN 30 for 30’s Without Bias, is directing docu and will also produce under his May 3rd Films banner.
Jimmy Jenkins (Showtime’s Basketball County: In the Water)
.Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Larry Wilmore is closing in on the U.S.
A baby girl who was born prematurely early Tuesday after her mother was shot and killed in Chicago was in critical condition, according to reports. Stacy Jones, 35, was due to give birth to her baby next month.
When you watch the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming drama, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” it’s clear that the film takes place in the ‘60s, with its era-appropriate costumes and politics. The film is obviously about the real trial of a group of people that were accused of conspiracy after protests surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired worldwide rights to the Daniel Hymanson-directed So Late So Soon, a bittersweet documentary that paints an endearing portrait of Chicago artists Jackie and Don Seiden.The film, which made its world premiere at the 2020 True/False Film Festival, follows Jackie and Don who are half a century into their marriage and they approach the fragility of their elderly lives in their own distinct ways.
“These two [white heart, blue heart emoji] are best friends for life,” Kim Kardashian captioned the Oct. 5 Instagram post of her youngest kids, 1-year old Psalm West and Chicago West, 2. In the photos, Chi and Psalm are dressed both in white with identical shoes. Chi has her hair in braids similar to her mom, while Psalm’s oversized shirt makes him look like a pint-sized Kanye West. Psalm’s inner Ye is front and center in the third photo, as he seems to be walking with his daddy’s swagger.
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson had a happy family day with daughter True as they painted pumpkins together on Saturday, October 3.The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 36, shared several photos and videos showing the get-together with True’s cousins Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 16 months, who are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s youngest daughter and son.Sitting at a table with a sign reading Tutu’s Pumpkin Patch, Khloé’s 2-year-old and her father painted giant pumpkins together.
Move over Kris Jenner — there’s a new host in the KarJenner clan! True Thompson, 2, hosted the cutest get together ever with cousins Chicago West, 2, and Psalm West, 1, dubbed “Tutu’s Pumpkin Patch.” Her mom Khloe Kardashian, 36, captured the whole thing via Instagram story on Saturday, Oct. 3 and True looked like she was having a blast! “We’re gonna carve pumpkins! Go look!” the Good American founder said as her daughter ran towards a white table with pumpkins.
Laura Jane Grace, “Stay Alive” (Polyvinyl Record Co.)Between life and death in these strange days comes the welcome voice of Laura Jane Grace.The Against Me! singer and guitarist has taken a break from both her superb punk band and her side project, Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers. She’s alone in a Chicago studio for the pandemic-inspired “Stay Alive,” except for producer Steve Albini.“This only feels like the death of everything,” she sings in the first song.
Laura Jane Grace has released her surprise new solo album ‘Stay Alive’ — you can listen to the record below.The Against Me! and The Devouring Mothers musician’s new LP features Grace on her own with just an acoustic guitar and a drum machine for company.
Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterPatti Smith, Jackson Browne, Natalie Merchant, Rosanne Cash, Taj Mahal and many more artists will be featured in the 40 th annual John Lennon Tribute Charity concert presented by Theatre Within, the non-profit organization that has presented the concert since 1981.
Abbie Hoffman (Sacha Baron Cohen), Jerry Rubin (Jeremy Strong), Tommy Hayden (Eddie Redmayne), Rennie Davis (Alex Sharp), David Dellinger (John Carroll Lynch), John Froines (Daniel Flaherty), and Lee Weiner (Noah Robbins) were the Chicago 7.
Elton John is pushing back his tour amid the pandemic.
It's protesters versus the police in the trailer for Aaron Sorkin'sThe Trial of the Chicago 7.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorElton John has announced the rescheduled North American dates for his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.” Following his recently announced dates in Europe, beginning September 1, 2021 in Berlin (tour dates here), the tour will kick off again in North America on January 19, 2022, in New Orleans, making stops in major markets, including Houston, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Miami and more.
Kim Kardashian, 39, had the sweetest kitchen party with her three youngest children! The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star treated her guests of honor — Chicago, 2, Saint, 4, and Psalm, 1 — with frosted chocolate cupcakes, which was a hit with the party crowd. The trio of siblings had the cutest reactions in a series of videos that Kim filmed of their cupcake feast, which she posted to her Instagram Story on Sept. 21!
The Last Dance, ESPN's documentary series about Michael Jordan's final year with the Chicago Bulls, won the Emmy for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series at Saturday's Creative Arts awards. The normally staid category had a higher profile than most years, as it was filled with breakout series.
It looks like Chicago West, 2, is already taking pointers from her big sister North West! The adorable tot was watching her seven-year-old sibling show her how to move her hands into a peace sign in a new series of pics that mom Kim Kardashian, 39, shared to her Instagram page on Sept.
Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: JDS Sports has partnered with magazine-turned-media company SLAM and camp business Five-Star Basketball to launch RTG Features.