Posts by Nathan Pine
Smokey Robinson’s Attorney Slams $50 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit as “Ugly” Money Grab
[ad_1] Smokey Robinson is denying the allegations brought against him. An attorney for the music legend shared a statement slamming the lawsuit from four former housekeepers accusing Robinson, 85, of sexual assault. “As this case progresses,” attorney Christopher Frost shared in a statement with NBC News, “the evidence (the crucial element that guides us) will…
Read MoreDavid Zaslav Declares, “This Is The Strongest HBO Has Ever Been”, Likens It To NBC’s “Must-See TV” Era
[ad_1] Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav believes “this is the strongest HBO has ever been” in its 53-year history, with a pop-culture mojo reminiscent of NBC’s “must-see TV” era. Speaking to Wall Street analysts on WBD’s first-quarter earnings call, Zaslav saluted HBO and Max content chief Casey Bloys as a “generational talent,” noting his…
Read MoreMélanie Laurent, Bradley James & Steven Berkoff Join Clive Owen & Alex Pettyfer In Historical Thriller ‘Kristallnacht’; First Look Revealed
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: César winner Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds), Bradley James (Vikings: Valhalla), and Steven Berkoff (Beverly Hills Cop) have joined Stefan Ruzowitzky’s historical thriller Kristallnacht, which IFT will continue selling in Cannes. Production is currently underway in Vienna, Austria, with principal photography set to wrap next week. Above and below is a first look image.…
Read MoreUS: Wall St opens higher ahead of potential US-UK deal announcement
[ad_1] Published Thu, May 8, 2025 · 09:46 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (May 8) on news that the United States was on the verge of signing a trade agreement with Britain, while chip stocks added to gains on the prospect of fewer export curbs on AI semiconductors. The…
Read MoreBET Awards Nominations Dominated By Kendrick Lamar
[ad_1] Kendrick Lamar leads the way with 10 nominations for the 25th BET Awards, which were announced Thursday honoring Black excellence across music, TV, film and sports. Lamar scooped up noms for Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist as well as three noms each in the Viewers Choice (for “Not Like…
Read MoreCate Blanchett-Spearheaded Displacement Film Fund Unveils First Recipients With Selection Committee Including Cynthia Erivo & Agnieszka Holland
[ad_1] Cate Blanchett and the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund have announced the five recipients of the Displacement Film Fund, a new short film grant scheme first unveiled during the 2025 edition of the festival earlier this year. Spearheaded by actor and producer Blanchett, who is also a Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN…
Read MoreDoechii Responds to Backlash Over Met Gala 2025 Video of Her Demanding Umbrellas
[ad_1] Doechii had just a little anxiety about her first Met Gala. And she’s in a space to joke about it. Following the backlash she received after she was heard yelling for more umbrellas before leaving The Mark Hotel to attend the May 5 event, the “What It Is” musician explained herself. In a TikTok…
Read MoreWarner Bros. Discovery Grows Streaming Subs, Profit In Q1, Studio Revenue Takes A Hit
[ad_1] Warner Bros. Discovery had a mixed first quarter with beats on streaming subs and profit and an anticipated drop in revenue at the film studio, which has since turned around dramatically in Q2. Global linear advertising sales dipped 11% with ongoing domestic audience declines offset in part by better trends in sports and international.…
Read MoreSXSW Title ‘Odyssey’ Heading To Cannes Market With Kaleidoscope
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Kaleidoscope Film Distribution has picked up world sales rights (excluding UK & Ireland and airlines) fonr Gerard Johnson’s (Tony) Odyssey, which debuted at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. Kaleidoscope will introduce the flick to buyers in Cannes. Written by Johnson and Austin Collings, Odyssey follows an ambitious real estate agent called Natasha Flynn…
Read MoreLea Michele Offers Proof She Can Read to Shut Down Longstanding Rumor
[ad_1] Don’t tell Lea Michele not to read—she’s simply got to. Mostly because she actually can. As part of the now years-long ongoing rumor that the Glee star doesn’t know how to read, Lea proved everybody wrong by cold reading notecards during a recent podcast appearance. Grabbing the notecards written for the “Tell Me What’s…
Read MoreCNN Loses Appeal In Legal Battle With Journalist Suing For Unfair Dismissal & Discrimination
[ad_1] CNN has failed to quash a lawsuit from former international correspondent Saima Mohsin, who is suing the network over unfair dismissal and disability discrimination allegations. CNN lost in its appeal to the London Employment Appeal Tribunal, where it attempted to throw out Mohsin’s case on territorial grounds, arguing that her employment contract meant that…
Read MoreCrisis? What Crisis? ITV Studios Bosses Reject Talk Of Gloom In The Scripted Market
[ad_1] Bosses at ITV Studios have rejected the notion that there is a UK scripted funding crisis while batting away questions around sale rumors. Speaking at the Creative Cities Convention (CCC), MD Julian Bellamy and sales boss Ruth Berry struck an upbeat tone as they refused to accept that the drama market is in crisis…
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