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Mr. Shalit, the bushy-haired, mustachioed TV personality who reviewed books and movies on the “Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News that he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of a remarkable life.” Sharit appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show” from 1970 until his retirement in 2010, donning his signature bow tie and large glasses and introducing many puns into his film and book reviews in the “Critics Corner” segment. In addition to reviews, he has interviewed celebrities from Steven Spielberg to the Grateful Dead to Helen Hayes. “Seeing Gene on screen was always…
Zendaya had a “very emotional reaction” to learning that her Euphoria character Lou Bennett would die in the Season 3 finale. Creator Sam Levinson said Wednesday on Variety’s “Half Hour With” series that he and Zendaya had a “tough” conversation when he suggested the ending of Rue’s story to her. “We love the character of Lou,” Levinson said, praising the two-time Emmy Award winner for doing “an amazing job bringing this character to life.” “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson (above, left, who appeared on Variety’s “Half Hour With” series) said Zendaya had a “very emotional reaction” when she learned that her…
From a medical woman to a married woman. Jane Seymour has confirmed that she is engaged to John Zambetti after three years of dating. “Someone decided that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with me, my singer-songwriter,” the “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” star gushed to Us Weekly at Thursday’s Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Mr Seymour, 75, showed off his engagement ring and added that he was “so excited” that his family and Mr Zambetti’s, 78, were merging because of their passion for music. Jane Seymour has announced that she is engaged to John Zambetti (pictured…
Tiger Woods has been released from a rehabilitation center in Switzerland, Page Six has confirmed. The golf pro returned to the United States on a private plane on Friday, nearly three months after he was arrested on drunken driving charges. Woods was photographed arriving at a civilian airport in Jupiter, Florida, after completing his rehabilitation period. He stepped off the private jet, exited customs, and headed home. Earlier this month, officials claimed Woods was on track to complete treatment by the end of June. As seen here, Tiger Woods has left a rehab facility in Switzerland and returned to the…
Warner Bros. is reteaming with Maggie Gyllenhaal for a new project following last year’s gothic romance “The Bride”! The studio had acquired Rachel Kushner’s novel “Creation Lake” for Gyllenhaal to develop and produce and direct. “Creation Lake” centers on Sadie Smith, a 34-year-old American secret agent who is sent to infiltrate a group of environmental activists in France using her skills in seduction and manipulation. However, as Sadie becomes more involved with the commune, she begins to question her worldview. Described as a “propulsive, page-turning novel full of dark humor” that examines identity, history, and radical politics, the novel was…
Jessica Simpson was forced to lose weight by her record company, which wanted her to compete with Britney Spears. “So when I first started singing, to everyone at the record company, I was supposed to be this pop star,” she told the audience during a concert in Pennsylvania on Thursday. “You know, we have Britney Spears and we have Christina Aguilera. We love them and we support them. I had to follow in their footsteps,” she explained. Jessica Simpson (pictured above) was forced to lose weight by her record company who wanted to compete with Britney Spears. JPASC24 The singer…
“Drag Race’s” Michelle Visage knows the secret to winning the reality competition show. That is “to make Lou laugh.” And she should know too. Visage has been a judge on the main show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for over 16 years. RuPaul isn’t just a colleague, he’s her best friend. She has said it many times before and repeats it with every queen. She says, “You’d think after a few seasons they’d figure it out.” However, she observes that queens tend to overthink. “It happens all the time. You want to make Lou laugh, but you overthink it. But then you…
Belgium-based Kinepolis has acquired the U.S. Showcase Cinemas circuit from Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements). Showcase operates 13 movie theaters, including seven in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio and one in Rhode Island. The deal includes ownership of six movie theaters, with the remaining movie theaters being operated under lease agreements. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. Controlled by the Ellison family, Harbor Lights was founded after David Ellison acquired National Amusements from Redstone. With this agreement, Kinepolis will add 164 screens to its portfolio, which includes 122 cinemas…
Variety reports that Apple TV has renewed “Widow’s Bay” for a second season. Additionally, series creator, executive producer and showrunner Katie Dippold has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV. The news was announced ahead of the season 1 finale, which concludes on June 17th. “Widow’s Bay” originally debuted on April 29th. “Season 2 is about how everything on the island is great and there’s nothing to worry about,” Dippold said. “Widow’s Bay” stars Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickie, K. Callan, and Jeff Hiller. The show’s logline reads: “There’s something lurking…
Dwayne Johnson recently revealed that he had a cancer scare that he hid from everyone, including his wife Lauren Hashian. In a new interview with Esquire, the 54-year-old actor explained that he felt a lump in his testicle one day while taking a shower and “it hurt when I touched it.” I went to the doctor 3 days later and was told it was most likely epididymitis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the tubes that store sperm at the back of the testicles. Dwayne Johnson (pictured above at the 8th Annual Black American Film Festival Honors) revealed in a new…