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Disney will cut jobs this week in various departments within the company to “streamline operations,” CEO Josh D’Amaro said in a memo to employees on Tuesday. The media company will cut about 1,000 positions, largely as a result of Disney creating an integrated enterprise marketing division under the leadership of marketing and brand chief Asad Ayaz, according to people familiar with the matter. The layoffs will span Disney studios, television networks, ESPN, products and technology, and marketing departments across the corporate group, the person added. In a memo to employees, D’Amaro said the integrated enterprise marketing and brand organization is…
Britney Spears’ sons reportedly intervened before the singer voluntarily entered rehab for substance abuse. Sources told the Daily Mail that Spears, 44, was “limping” into a treatment facility after her March 4 drunk driving arrest until Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, were involved. “They were the only ones she listened to and they were very loving and very kind, but also very firm,” the source said. Britney Spears’ sons (pictured above with their mother) reportedly intervened with Britney Spears before she voluntarily entered rehab after her DUI arrest. Britney Spears/Instagram According to the Daily Mail’s sources, Sean Preston…
Tribeca Festival has announced that the HBO original documentary “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)” will open the 25th annual festival on June 3.The film, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Aamir “Questlove” Thompson, will be screened at the Beacon Theater, followed by live performances by the documentary’s subject, nine-time Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, and music group The Roots.”Opening night is always a magical moment, and it’s especially meaningful this year as we celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary,” said Tribeca Festival Co-Founder and Co-Chair Jane Rosenthal. “Tribeca was born in…
Anna Kendrick previously claimed that an “aggressive” Katy Perry inappropriately touched her cleavage. During an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s talk show of the same name in 2014, the “A Simple Favor” actress recalled her “weird” encounter with the “Fireworks” singer at the Grammy Awards. “Katy Perry tapped my cleavage with her finger. It was a weird night,” Kendrick said during the interview, as the audience erupted in laughter. “She’s very mature,” she added. Anna Kendrick claimed in a resurfaced interview that an “aggressive” Katy Perry (pictured above with the actress at a 2014 Hollywood Fight Against Cancer event) inappropriately touched…
Variety reports that “Young Sherlock” has been renewed for a second season on Amazon Prime Video. Guy Ritchie directed the first two episodes of season one and will return to direct the first episode of season two. Hero Fiennes Tiffin returns as a young master detective. “There’s a rare magic to ‘Young Sherlock’, with millions of fans around the world not only watching the detective story, but captivated by the origins of the icon,” said Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios. “Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill have cracked the code that makes Sherlock’s childhood feel fresh,…
Travis Kelsey was spotted in New York’s Central Park on the Tommy Hilfiger set. GC images Travis Kelce begins partnership with Tommy Hilfiger. The Kansas City Chiefs player was spotted shooting a campaign for the American Design House in and around New York City’s Central Park on Monday. For the shoot, he layered a patriotic red, white and blue plaid button-down over a white crew neck T-shirt. She was wearing a navy jacket on top. He paired the look with khaki pants, and a glimpse of his gold watch could be seen as he effortlessly tossed a soccer ball between…
Janus Films has secured all U.S. distribution rights to The Samurai and the Prisoner, director Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s award-winning historical novel, ahead of its world premiere at Cannes Premiere. Janus plans to announce plans for a theatrical release in the coming weeks. Charade handled international sales for the title. The company brokered the deal with Janus. Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the film follows Murashige Araki, a warlord who rebels against the feared Nobunaga Oda and finds his home base sealed off from outside aid. As order within the castle collapses under the weight of a series…
Lena Dunham reveals in her new memoir that she cheated on Jack Antonoff with her former childhood boyfriend. Dunham writes candidly about the end of her relationship with Antonoff in “Famesick,” released Tuesday. The “Girls” creator (39) and the music producer (42) dated from 2012 to 2017. Dunham wrote that her relationship with Antonoff has been strained since she underwent a hysterectomy in 2017, and that she rapidly became dependent on drugs. At the lowest point in her and Antonoff’s relationship, Dunham contacted a man named Nick. She said Dunham was her ex-boyfriend from middle school, with whom she had…
AMC has “The Audacity” to boost its Emmy ambitions. The freshman drama series from creator Jonathan Glatzer is gearing up for a big push at the Emmys, with an entry in the drama category, Variety exclusively reports. Two lead roles will be considered for the series, Billy Magnussen and Sarah Goldberg as lead actor and lead actress, respectively. Co-stars Zach Galifianakis, Simon Helberg, Rob Corddry, Meaghan Rath, Paul Adelstein and Lucy Punch will all be in the running for Best Supporting Actor in their respective races. The Audacity, which has already been renewed for a second season, follows Duncan Park…
Katy Perry shared some love with fans in a cryptic message after slamming Ruby Rose’s shocking sexual assault allegations. The “Firework” hitmaker posted a powerful message to his 200 million followers on his Instagram Story on Tuesday. Perry, 41, wrote “I love you” under an image of her 2013 hit song “By the Grace of God.” Katy Perry shared some love with her fans in a cryptic message (pictured) after slamming Ruby Rose’s sexual assault allegations. Katy Perry/Instagram “I love you,” Ms. Perry (seen in the social media photo) wrote under an image of her 2013 hit song “By the…