William Earl It goes without saying that Variety’s Power of Women New York event is taking place at an exceptionally difficult and divisive time — and while we are gathering to celebrate the formidable achievements of women in entertainment and the charities they generously support, it also goes without saying that there is still a very long way to go, and the importance of having women in power in entertainment is more vital than ever.On the positive side, there are more women in C-suites and positions of power in the music industry than ever before — as Variety noted earlier this year, even the traditional boys’ club of major-label A&R has seen several female executives made heads of those departments. But as the latest USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report shows, the music industry has a lot of work to do.
Wendy Williams Discusses TV Comeback During NYC Outing
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Wendy Williams is looking forward to making her TV return.The longtime host had dinner with friends at Fresco by Scotto in New York City on Wednesday night, and an eyewitness told ET that the conversation included Williams talking about making a comeback on TV, getting back to work and her ongoing financial battle with Wells Fargo.«The restaurant's co-owner, Rosanna Scotto, greeted Wendy warmly and people there were excited to see Wendy out,» the eyewitness also told ET. «She seemed to be in great spirits and looked great.
Outside the restaurant, fans were yelling, 'We love you, Wendy!'»Wendy Williams with Fresco by Scotto co-owner Rosanna Scotto.Williams stepped away from her eponymous talk show last fall, just before production began on its 13th season. The show announced on Sept.
9 that Williams would be temporarily absent while she dealt with some "ongoing health issues.«Williams then shared a health update on Nov. 10, saying, »I’m making progress but it’s just one of those things that’s taking longer than we expected.
I’m a woman of a certain age, and I know enough to listen to my doctors and will return to my purple chair as soon as we all agree I’m ready.«The string of postponements led to a slew of guest hosts for , from Fat Joe and Remy Ma to Michael Rapaport and Kym Whitley, among others. Sherri Shepherd, who was also part of the rotating list of guest hosts, would eventually take over as the permanent guest host.Earlier this year, headlines about Williams' health were eclipsed, however, by her financial battle with Wells Fargo.
Look Inside the Met Gala's Most Star-Studded After Party with 100+ Photos!
The most star-studded after party following the 2022 Met Gala was definitely the one held at the Boom Boom Room!
Wendy Williams Makes Rare Appearance at Met Gala After-Party
Wendy Williams is slowly but surely getting back into the New York City life, and the latest outing was a Met Gala after-party.The 57-year-old talk show host attended a star-studded affair at The Standard Hotel on Monday night with Jason Lee, the CEO and founder of Hollywood Unlocked, as her date. She wore a colorful layered dress with matching sneakers, and a diamond-encrusted «W» pendant and necklace to complete the look.
Wendy Williams shocks at Met Gala afterparty — after teasing TV return
video posted to Lee’s Instagram page — with the footage sure to please the TV queen’s concerned fans.Williams went off the air last summer and has not returned amid a battle with Graves’ disease and other undisclosed health issues.She has also been embroiled in a feud with Wells Fargo, who locked her out of her accounts back in January, claiming she was an “incapacitated person” who needs guardianship. Earlier this year, former “The View” star Sherri Shepherd took over hosting duties from Williams while she was on leave.
Wendy Williams Make Rare Appearance at Met Gala 2022 Afterparty with Blogger Pal Jason Lee
Wendy Williams is stepping out for the night!
Met Gala Co-Chairs Through the Years: Serena Williams, Harry Styles, Nicole Kidman and More
Toast of the town! The annual Met Gala has been the biggest night in fashion since the 1940s — and being a co-chair for the event has become a coveted title.
Julianne Hough & Vanessa Williams Celebrate With Their Cast at 'POTUS' Opening Night Party
Julianne Hough steps out in a bright yellow dress for the opening night party for POTUS held at The Shubert Theater on Sunday (May 1) in New York City.
Jon Bernthal Shares His Thoughts on Method Acting
Jon Bernthal is sharing his thoughts on “method acting” and why that term has been abused lately in the media.
Vanessa Williams Reveals How Her 'POTUS' Costumes Were Inspired by Former First Ladies
Vanessa Williams and Rachel Dratch are promoting their new Broadway comedy POTUS!
Tribeca Festival Adds Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening’s ‘Jerry and Marge Go Large,’ Films From Lena Waithe, Ray Romano to 2022 Lineup
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Jerry and Marge Go Large,” a comedy starring Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening, as well as new films from directors Lena Waithe and Ray Romano, will premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival.As previously announced, the 2022 edition of the Tribeca Festival will kick off on Wednesday, June 8, with the world premiere of “Halftime,” a new Netflix documentary centering on Jennifer Lopez.See the full lineup below:OPENING NIGHTHalftime (United States) – World Premiere. A new Netflix documentary film that follows global superstar Jennifer Lopez, as she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist, and navigates the second half of her career continuing to entertain, empower, and inspire.
Julianne Hough, Vanessa Williams, & More Celebrate First Performance of New Play 'POTUS' on Broadway!
Julianne Hough raises her champagne glass in a toast to her new Broadway play POTUS while attending a celebration following the first preview performance.
‘The Equalizer’ EP Debra Martin Chase Teases Chris Noth’s Potential Return After His Firing: ‘Never Know What Happens’
Not ruling anything out. After Chris Noth’s departure from The Equalizer, executive producer Debra Martin Chase broke down what went into writing his character’s exit — and hinted that the door might be open for a possible return.
Kim Cattrall, Camila Cabello, Venus Williams, Amanda Seyfried, Queen Latifah and Drew Barrymore to Be Honored at Variety’s Power of Women Event
William Earl Variety‘s 2022 Power of Women: New York event will honor Drew Barrymore, Camila Cabello, Kim Cattrall, Queen Latifah, Amanda Seyfried and Venus Williams.The in-person event will take place at The Glasshouse on May 5. Presented in partnership with Lifetime, the event gathers an intimate group of philanthropic women who have been selected as Variety’s honorees as well as the most powerful women working in media and entertainment.This year’s honorees include:Each of the six honorees will be featured on the cover of Variety’s Power of Women issue, available May 4.
Warner Bros. removes dialogue from 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' in China
Warner Bros. confirmed it has removed part of its dialogue from "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" to satisfy the Chinese government.