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Billy Porter said he hasn’t been invited to the Met Gala since 2019. Penske Media (via Getty Images) Billy Porter is one of the celebrities who never graces the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In an interview with Beverages on Wednesday, Porter flatly stated that he would not be attending the 2026 Met Gala red carpet. “I haven’t been invited since 2019,” he said. “This is the only time I’ve ever been or been invited,” he said, adding that it was Ryan Murphy who invited him to the camping-themed event. “The reality is, when people ask me, I…
Mike Vrabel said Thursday that he is putting his family first when addressing his photo scandal with Diana Russini, a marked change from when he first told Page Six that a photo of the two hugging and holding hands in a hotel was “laughable” and not worth a response. Vrabel was asked by reporters at a pre-NFL Draft press conference about the transition from laughing at the photo two weeks ago to telling ESPN on Wednesday that he was seeking counseling. “It’s a private and personal matter. I don’t think there was a comment like that…I think it was always…
Now that it no longer has to pay Warner Bros., Netflix is using its capital to buy back even more stock. Streaming giant Netflix said its board of directors has approved an additional $25 billion in repurchases of its stock. On April 22, Netflix’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $25 billion of common stock with no expiration date, the company disclosed in an SEC filing Thursday. The move is aimed at returning cash to shareholders and lowering the price of Netflix stock, which took a big hit after the company struck a deal to buy Warner…
Patrick Muldoon filmed a video of himself the day before his tragic death at the age of 57. The actor’s sister, Shana Muldoon Zappa, captioned the clip, which she shared on Instagram on Wednesday: “This was the last video my brother regularly sent to our family group chat. It was taken Saturday night at the opening of LACMA.” In the video, the “Melrose Place” star films herself taking a mini-tour of an art gallery, pointing the camera at paintings such as Domenico Zampieri’s Vision of Christ in St. Ignatius of Loyola and La Storta’s God the Father. “It’s a beautiful…
Five Japanese features will be shown at next month’s Cannes Film Festival through the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Goes to Cannes Showcase, and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Look Back, a drama about two young women brought together by 13 years of dedication to comics, is the featured title in a lineup spanning suspense, animation, mystery and family drama. All five titles are in Japanese and are scheduled for completion in 2026. Kadokawa Shoten and Toei Co., Ltd. will each provide one title, while Shinei Animation will provide the only animated work in the selection. The Goes to Cannes series, a seven-part showcase…
What kind of business tightrope will media companies be walking in 2026? Comcast generated $2.2 billion in additional revenue from NBC’s telecast of the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl from Milan-Cortina in February. Still, the cable and content giant said profits fell 35.6% as it invested in upgrades to its critical cable and broadband operations and addressed increased spending for sports rights and production. The Philadelphia owner of NBCUniversal said net income fell nearly 36% to $2.17 billion, or 60 cents a share, compared with $3.38 billion, or 89 cents a share, a year earlier. Comcast said earnings per share,…
“Deadliest Catch” will pay a special tribute to the late crew member Todd Meadows, who tragically passed away while filming the reality series. The Discovery Channel series will return for Season 22 on May 8 and will look back at how the loss of Meadows has affected the crew and the fishing community, US Weekly reported Thursday. Throughout the season, the show will preview Meadows’ contributions to the fishing season. “Deadliest Catch” is a tribute to the late crew member Todd Meadows (pictured), who died in February while working on the Discovery Channel series. gofundme According to Us Weekly, the…
Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to John Valley’s horror film American Dollhouse, which had its world premiere at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The UK-based sales and distribution company is partnering with Roosevelt Film Lab on the project. The film, written and directed by Valley, follows a woman who returns to the house she grew up in, only to discover that her neighbor’s obsession with her escalates into deadly danger. The film was produced by David Ax, Samuel Butler, and Shane Greb, along with Christian…
Girl power. Ciara Miller and Ariana Madix filmed a new ad for SONIC drinking the brand’s new frozen refresher after experiencing romance scandals on their respective reality shows. “Anything new?” Maddix asked Miller, referring to the bombshell romance between Summerhouse co-stars West Wilson and Amanda Batula. Ciara Miller teases West Wilson’s shocking romance with Summer House co-star Amanda Batula in Sonic’s new ad with Ariana Madix (above). SONIC Getty Images “Any new stories?” Maddix asked Miller, referring to the scandal. “No. No updates from me,” Miller replied cheekily. SONIC Getty Images “No. No updates from me,” Miller replied cheekily. However,…
The first Super Bowl to be broadcast on Walt Disney Media Properties in 20 years is still months away, but so far the company has used popular hosts such as Scott Van Pelt and Stephen A. Smith, as well as famous animated characters such as Buzz Lightyear and Iron Man, to draw attention to the next big game. Now they are adding more firepower. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will have a notable walk-on role in ESPN’s upcoming promotion, reminding viewers of Super Bowl XI in 2027. There, Goodell will join a meeting that will include some of the sports media…