Touchstone Television’s Nissa Diederich Named EVP Production For 20th Television As Jim Sharp Sets Exit

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterEpix president Michael Wright has been tapped to succeed Steve Stark at MGM and has been named the studio’s head of scripted television.In this position, Wright will oversee MGM Scripted Television’s development and production of scripted programming, while continuing to oversee all aspects of premium cable network Epix, from growing its original programming slate and distribution to leading creative and marketing.“Michael is an extremely talented and experienced

straight to your inbox every day for free Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has fuelled further rumours of a move to Manchester United by admitting club great Nemanja Vidic was his childhood hero.

Niecy Nash will host the 32nd GLAAD Media Awards, the advocacy organization revealed Wednesday. "I am so thrilled to be hosting this year’s GLAAD Media Awards, honoring the LGBTQ stories and images that change the world by growing acceptance and understanding," said Nash in a statement.

Actress, producer and director Niecy Nash (Getting On, When They See Us) is set to host the virtual ceremony for the 32nd annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream on YouTube April 8 at 8pm ET. For the first time ever, the ceremony will also stream on Hulu on April 8 at 10pm ET.

Lena Dunham has just wrapped production in Los Angeles on Sharp Stick for FilmNation Entertainment. Her first movie sinceTiny Furniture 11 years ago, Dunham will star alongside Kristine Froseth, Taylour Paige, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jon Bernthal and Scott Speedman.

Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show, has set his team for his upcoming current affairs series on Apple.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJon Stewart has lined up the key creative team for his upcoming Apple current events series.Brinda Adhikari, Chelsea Devantez and Lorrie Baranek have all joined the untitled show.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNissa Diederich, most recently the executive vice president of production for Touchstone Television (formerly Fox 21 Television Studios), has been named head of production at 20th Television in the wake of the consolidation of the Walt Disney Company’s TV studios.Longtime production executive Jim Sharp, who had served as 20th’s production head and spent decades at the company previously known as 20th Century Fox, will depart the studio at the end of the year after

Disney Television’s Carlos W. Williams is expanding his responsibilities at the company. He has been named EVP, Business Affairs and Operations for both Disney-owned 20th Television and Freeform, a newly created position.

The man suspected of killing the father ofNicki Minaj in a hit-and-run has been arrested, according to Nassau County Police Department. Robert Maraj,64, while on foot was hit by a car that did not stop in Mineola, Long Island on Friday evening, police reported.

A man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the death of rapper Nicki Minaj’s father. The musician's father, Robert Maraj, was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.m.

Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj, was killed in a hit-and-run, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Maraj, 64, was hit by a car that kept going in Mineola, Long Island at 6:15 p.m.

 Nicki Minaj ’s father Robert Maraj, 64, reportedly died after being hit by a car on Friday, February 12. TMZ confirmed the tragic news with Nassau County Police in New York, learning that Robert was out walking near Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue around 6 PM ET when he was hit by a vehicle.

The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has been killed in a hit-and-run accident according to reports in the US.

The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said. Robert Maraj was walking along a road in Mineola on Long Island at 6:15 p.m.

Nicki Minaj‘s father, Robert Maraj, died on Friday, February 12, after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident on Long Island, Us Weekly can confirm. He was 64.

Nicki Minaj’s father, Robert Maraj, has died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend.

Nicki Minaj’s father has died. Robert Maraj was killed after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run over the weekend.