WME Launches Legends Group to Manage Celebrity Estates

Ethan Shanfeld MTV Entertainment Group (MTVE) announced the launch of a new multi-year initiative, “Mental Health is Health,” to tackle the nation’s growing mental health crisis.The campaign will use the power of storytelling to de-stigmatize mental health and drive behavioral and cultural change.

Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.Before Anthony Anderson took over as host of the night and awards were presented, President Biden shared some words of wisdom and addressed viewers on Saturday.«Good evening everybody, it's an honor to be a part of the special evening as a member of the NAACP,» Biden began.

Angelique Jackson Zamunda might be King Akeem’s kingdom, but the “Coming to America” wouldn’t be complete without its Queens.While Shari Headley’s Lisa McDowell captured fans’ attention and Akeem’s (Eddie Murphy) heart with her confidence and headstrong attitude in the 1988 original, “Coming 2 America” boasts a new crop of ladies who are ready to speak their minds and take their rightful place at the center of Zamunda’s legend, including KiKi Layne, Bella Murphy (yes, star Eddie Murphy’s

WME has launched a new division called WME Legends, which will focus on managing estates and brands.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe William Morris Endeavor agency has launched a new division for representing and servicing celebrity and brand estates.Run by Phil Sandhaus, a veteran estate manager and consultant to late icons like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly and Whitney Houston, the new WME shingle will bring trailblazing artists and iconic brands into the modern business landscape.At launch, WME Legends has signed the estates of: performance artist and comedian Andy Kaufman (“Saturday Night

Red Nose Day is back this Friday 19 March, and this year it’s all about having fun - it’s never been more needed and a better time to raise money for such a good cause.This year, all donations are raised to help tackle many different important issues including homelessness, hunger, domestic abuse and mental health - all things which have been impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic.There's plenty of ways you can get involved this year: you can buy a Red Nose, hold your own fundraiser, tune into a

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKorean independent rights firm, More In Group is using Hong Kong FilMart to launch inspirational drama film “My Lovely Angel.”The film focuses on the developing relationship between a lonely man and a deaf-blind girl, and its backers say that the attention it gathers on release will be used to promote legislation in Korea to help deaf-blind people, a proposal that has already been nicknamed the ‘Helen Keller law’.Filmed in October and November last year in a

recently announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards this year along with her hubby and Singer Nick Jonas. The actress became the first Indian in history to announce the Oscar nominees.

Loving life! Princess Eugenie shared a new picture of her 1-month-old son, August, while ringing in her first Mother’s Day.

Spotify has launched an enhanced playlist to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Daft Punk’s ‘Discovery’ album.The record was the French dance music duo’s second and was released on March 12, 2001, following their 1997 debut ‘Homework’.The ‘Discovery – Enhanced Playlist’ features never-before-seen original concept art and storyboards taken from Interstella 5555, the animated film that served as a visual companion to the album.Short clips from the movie, which was directed by Kazuhisa Takenouchi

Deftones have announced the launch of their own brand of tequila to celebrate the recent 20th anniversary of their album ‘White Pony’.The band’s third studio album hit the milestone back in June 2020, having originally been released on June 20, 2000.Continuing the anniversary celebrations, Deftones have this week announced a collaboration with Abre Ojos Tequila to release a limited edition Añejo tequila.“The limited edition Añejo was handcrafted in the town of Tequila, Jalisco,” a description

Artist management company Everybody’s Management has launched new spin-off record label, Everybody’s Music. The independent label will work in partnership with Sony’s AWAL division.

The awards season only got better as the BAFTA 2021 nominations list was announced on Tuesday night. In a celebration of sorts, the nominees are more diverse than ever and from our home turf it is Adarsh Gourav who is leading the way.

Netflix has set its main cast for Lost Ollie, a live-action/animation hybrid family series based on William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg’s book Ollie’s Odyssey. Jonathan Groff (Frozen, Hamilton), Mary J.

Kate Middleton is celebrating International Women's Day by highlighting a world record-holding athlete. The Duchess of Cambridge called Antigua last week to congratulate Jasmine Harrison on becoming the youngest woman to solo row the Atlantic.Middleton praised the 21-year-old, who finished the record-breaking 3,000-mile row on Feb.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Grammy-winning mastering engineer Emily Lazar has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of women audio engineers and producers working in music today. Dubbed “We Are Moving the Needle,” the foundation’s advisory “soundboard” includes such luminaries as Brandi Carlile, Maggie Rogers, HAIM, Linda Perry, Liz Phair and Sara Quinn of Tegan and Sara.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are one extremely photogenic couple. On Monday, photographer Misan Harriman shared a never-before-seen picture from his photo shoot with Megan and Harry for her second pregnancy in honor of International Women's Day.

Peacock has launched international drama series Dime Quién Soy: Mistress of War, based on Julia Navarro’s bestselling novel. The streamer released all nine episodes today, March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell are paying tribute to the women who they cherish most, including their daughter on the way.