Yahoo Names Jim Lanzone, Ex-Tinder and CBS Interactive Boss, as CEO

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAfter spending three years as Toronto International Film Festival’s executive director, Joana Vicente is leaving her post to join the Sundance Institute as its CEO.She is succeeding long-time executive Keri Putnam, who stepped down earlier this year.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn another big move for Columbia Records’ A&R department, Katie Vinten has been named senior vice president of A&R for the label. The move was announced by Rani Hancock, the new executive VP and head of A&R for the Sony Music-owned label, to whom Vinten will report.“Katie’s consummate understanding of song craft as well as her innate ability to nurture artists and creatives makes her a wonderful addition to the Columbia Records A&R team” stated Hancock.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentJesse Palmer will step into Chris Harrison’s shoes to hand out roses on ABC’s “The Bachelor,” as Variety has learned that Palmer has been named the new host of the hit dating show.Palmer, a television broadcaster and former NFL quarterback, starred as “The Bachelor” himself in Season 5, which aired in 2004.Palmer has a longstanding relationship with The Walt Disney Company, as a sports commentator on ESPN, and former special contributor on “Good Morning

Sam Riddle, an original “Boss Radio” DJ on KHJ Los Angeles who also produced and narrated Star Search and many other TV shows, died Monday at his home in Palm Desert, CA. He was 85. Riddle’s family said had been battling Lewy body dementia.

Many people's idea of the two best teams in Europe meet at the Stade de France on Tuesday night but this might not turn out the way most Parisians expect.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Sony Pictures Animation VP of Creative Strategy, Alison Mann, has partnered with Fourth Wall Management to launch the production company Fourth Wall Animation as Co-President.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCumulus Media has named two executives, Doug Cohn and Bruce Gilbert, to newly created positions across Music & Entertainment and Sports, respectively, to lead new content development across the company’s platforms, including broadcasting, podcasting, streaming, social media, digital, and live events, the company announced Monday (Sept. 20).

British model Naomi Campbell is joining international development charity the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) as a global ambassador to support young leaders.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorMRC has tapped NBCUniversal alum Adam Stotsky as president of the newly created MRC Live & Alternative, which will absorb the operations of Dick Clark Productions.MRC has slowly been phasing out the Dick Clark Prods. moniker.

Each year, Anna Wintour carefully crafts the guest list for each Met Gala that takes place. This year’s Met Gala is taking place tomorrow (September 13), and it’s sure to feature tons of celebrities.

Yahoo Friday named Jim Lanzone, a veteran tech and media executive, CEO of Tinder and former head of CBS Interactive, as its new chief executive effective September 27.

“intends to invest significantly in the user experience and develop exciting new offerings that can build on its premier brands in sports, finance, news, technology and more,” the company said on Friday.Prior to his stint at the hook-up app, Lanzone led the digital operations of CBS Corporation as chief digital officer and CEO of CBS Interactive, where from 2011-2019 he oversaw the the development of CBS All Access, now Paramount+.“Jim has a remarkable track record of leading and growing

Who says that a workout can’t be romantic? Renee Zellweger,  52, and her beau Ant Anstead, 42, broke out the biker shorts on Thursday September 2, as the pair set out on a date to ride bikes together in Laguna Beach, California. The pair looked like they were enjoying a casual ride to kick off their long weekend!

Black Panther,” is based on a comic book most moviegoers barely knew anything about when they first walked into the theater. Didn’t matter.

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is about a lot more than the character Simu Liu portrays.

Ant Anstead, 42, and Renee Zellweger, 52, were joined by Ant’s 1-year-old son, Hudson, for their latest romantic outing. The lovebirds enjoyed a stroll in Laguna Beach, Calif.

Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger haven’t just stolen each other’s hearts, they’re keeping them healthy too. The duo was spotted enjoying some exercise in Laguna Beach, California, on Saturday, August 28.