Audible Names Fox Searchlight And BET Vet Zola Mashariki Head Of Studio Operations

baseball signed by both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was listed for over £40,000.The ball in question was put up for sale by memorabilia traders Moments In Time, and listed for the eye-watering five-figure sum. The two notorious signatures appear on either side of the ball, and are split by the official Major League Baseball branding down the middle.It is reported that the ball was initially signed by the Russian leader, before being passed over to the former President of the United States.According to the listing, ‘a high ranking Russian government official obtained Putin’s signature in person at a public event’.

Antiques Roadshow viewers were gobsmacked when an expert gave an £80,000 valuation to a terracotta plaque with "crap old lyrics" about a drunk man.The guest performed the song and said she believed that the lyrics were written by Henry Purcell."This came from my grandfather and he had it before his mother before him and she was the daughter of a landlord of a pub in Bristol — The Trout in Stokes Croft," she said."When he moved on, he presumably took this with him because he had bought it with the pub I guess."Expert Marc Allum was astonished to know that this rare late 18th century plaque came from a pub and said it could be of "national importance".He said:: "The ceramic plaque here is actually a terracotta plaque."It has the title 'Topeing Jack', which is what you've just sung, with all the musical notation and lyrics."Now topeing is drinking, so Topeing Jack is all about a cuckolded chap who's been drinking a lot — typical theme of a Purcell catch like this."The fact that this is in a pub in Bristol, leads me to think that as an English Delft plaque, it could well be a Bristol plaque."Marc quickly connected the item to the name of a famous plaque maker, Joseph Flower."One thing I will say to you is that I think this item is of national importance — it's unique," he told the guest, adding that the plaque would be highly sought after by English Delft collectors and museums."I genuinely think if this comes up at auction tomorrow, it would make £40,000 to £60,000.

Hollywood but social media users have told her to "work harder" after she missed scooping an Oscar.The veteran actress who attended the glitzy event with her TikTok famous grandson, Sam Williams, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Belfast.However, the 87-year-old who played Granny in the Kenneth Branagh box office smash sadly lost out on the prestigious gong to West Side Story star, Ariana DeBose.Since the news, Dame Judi has found herself at the centre of a social media storm, with some users claiming she needed to "work harder".It comes after Kim Kardashian hit out at women who "don't want to work anymore", with the trainee lawyer saying they need to "get the f**k up and work".The businesswoman who is known for "breaking the internet" found her now infamous quote doing the rounds again.One Twitter user said: "In the words of Kim Kardashian, Judi Dench should have worked harder. JK [just kidding], she deserved that Oscar."A second added: "Judi should have scooped that Oscar."Before a third user went on to type: "OMG cannot believe Judi Dench didn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Deontay Wilder's long-term coach Malik Scott came out of retirement for an exhibition bout - only to be beaten by Sergei Kharitonov.Scott was Wilder's man in the corner for his third bout with Tyson Fury, and he will be the man to help Wilder become a World Champion again. However, Scott pulled on his gloves again after retiring in 2016 over the weekend.The American stood opposite Belarusian MMA legend Kharitonov.

Piers Morgan is set to return to our screens on a new TalkTV series, Uncensored in just a few weeks time. The controversial presenter famously quit Good Morning Britain in March 2021 after he had an argument with weatherman, Alex Beresford about Meghan Markle and stormed off the set live on air. Now, the 56-year-old will front a new global show that launches on Monday 25 April with the new UK channel, TalkTV that will also be streamed on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV Plus and YouTube.

The world watched as Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony on 27 March 2022. Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith was the butt of a joke, as host Chris mocked her by saying he "can't wait for G.I. Jane 2." The joke was in reference to Jada's lack of hair, which Chris hinted was similar to Demi Moore's look in film G.I.

Lin-Manuel Miranda. The composer and actor took social media to inform that he would not attend the Oscars because his wife, Vanessa Nadal, tested positive for Covid-19.

Major premium supermarkets across the country were accused of "ruining" Mother's Day this weekend, after customers were sent rotten and dead flowers.

2022 Oscars marked Blue Ivy Carter's first-ever live performance at the Academy Awards!The 10-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and JAY-Z joined her mother during her powerful opening performance at the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton, California. The singer was surrounded by dancers for her performance of «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic, Released in November, the inspiring ballad features lyrics about feeling «so good to be alive» as the singer lifts her head with pride, with all her sisters by her side.Clad in tennis green, with a stunningly choreographed group of backup singers, dancers and musicians, Queen Bey shouted out the «City of Compton» as she performed the nominated track.

Railway services between Glasgow and Edinburgh have been halted after emergency services rushed to an incident on the line at Springburn.

Janey Godley has teamed up with the Beatson Cancer Charity and urged others to look out for symptoms.

Lara Spencer truly lived it up at the Oscars! The star undoubtedly had the time of her life and delighted fans as she took them along behind-the-scenes while she got ready and mingled with the biggest stars of the night.MORE: Lara Spencer turns heads in the most stylish outfit during GMA appearanceThe Good Morning America star detailed every step of the way to the Oscars, from long hours at the make-up chair to celebrating with the night's major winners.The television host looked unreal clad in an edgier look than usual, showing off her incredible figure in a columnal black strapless dress adorned with striking make-up and jewelry.WATCH: The Oscars 2022: Who won what on the big night in HollywoodMORE: Lara Spencer receives quite the reaction from her co-stars following on-air announcementThe news anchor kicked off the eventful night with a strong start, receiving the best pampering – tender love and care, as she called it – from her glam squad. Her make-up artist, Kip Zachry, revealed that it was the first time they were together in a long time, making the preparations extra special.The results from their glam reunion were certainly successful, with fans rushing to complement Lara after she revealed her edgy, smokey-eye look.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticSometimes, it comes down to one very simple thing — and by it, I don’t just mean the best picture race. I mean that thing we call movies.At the movies, people want to be moved. They also want to be thrilled, staggered, transfixed, seduced, immersed, mystified, mesmerized, drawn outside of themselves.

Some nineties moments really are better best forgotten. Geri Halliwell leaving the Spice Girls. That Take That press conference. Cartoons' Witch Doctor cruelly missing out on Number 1.

Michael Bublé, Placebo and Machine Gun Kelly are entering into a close battle for the UK’s Number 1 album this week.

Steve Raizes has been named executive vice president of podcasting and audio at Paramount, an expanded role in which he will lead audio initiatives at CBS News in addition to Paramount’s podcasting unit.

What is said at a comedy show does not stay at a comedy show. Weekend Update co-anchor and Saturday Night Live co-head writer Michael Che learned that this past weekend when a comment he made Friday during a pop-up show at a Minneapolis hair salon made national headlines.

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Caitlyn Jenner has lots to celebrate! The 72-year-old reality star now has 20 grandchildren thanks to the birth of her son, Bert’s, daughter, Goldie Brooklyn Jenner, on March 19, and the birth of Kylie Jenner's son on Feb. 2.  «I have 10 kids now, we are up to 20 grandchildren,” Caitlyn told ET's Matt Cohen while at the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party on Sunday. „Little Goldie Brooklyn Jenner came into the world just this week.“When it comes to her children having even more kids, Caitlyn says the more the merrier.

Zola Mashariki, a veteran of Fox Searchlight Pictures and BET Networks, has been named head of Amazon-owned Audible Studios. In her new role, Mashariki will oversee the creation of all original content and will manage the entire studio operation, including the development and implementation of content strategy.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorZola Mashariki, former senior exec at Fox Searchlight and BET, is the new head of Audible Studios.In the role at the Amazon-owned audio content platform, Mashariki will lead the creation of all original programming from concept to release, overseeing the entire studio operation including the development and implementation of content strategy.Based in Los Angeles, Mashariki reports to Rachel Ghiazza, executive VP and head of U.S.