Charissa Gilmore Upped To SVP Corporate Communications For Disney General Entertainment

Alexis Bledel has shockingly announced her departure from her Emmy-winning role on The Handmaid's Tale, which has begun filming its fifth season.'After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time,' said the 40-year-old actress, who has been on the show since season one.'I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support,' she told Variety. Seen onscreen:Alexis Bledel has shockingly announced her departure from The Handmaid's Tale, which has begun filming its fifth seasonBased on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the show takes place in a patriarchal dystopia called Gilead founded on what used to be the United States.Women are reduced to a status far beneath that of men, deprived of such basic rights as being permitted to read or use money.

Matthew Morrison has announced his departure from his judging role on So You Think You Can Dance.The 43-year-old was on the series for a week before he left over what an Us Weekly source described as a 'minor infraction.'He himself confessed that 'I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.' 'I did not follow competition production protocols':Matthew Morrison has announced his departure from his judging role on So You Think You Can Dance; pictured in 2019Matthew, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and JoJo Siwa were the judges for the 17th and current season, which began with an auditions episode last Wednesday.However by this Friday, he announced: 'Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me.Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show.' The Glee heartthrob admitted: 'After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly.'He went on: 'I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet.' Company:Matthew's fellow first-time judge on the 17th and current season is Dance Moms alum JoJo Siwa, who is pictured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Mainstay: The third judge is Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who shot to fame as a runner up competitor on the series and is now known as the sidekick on The Ellen DeGeneres ShowFOX revealed to Us Weekly that they 'will soon announce a new judge to the series for the next wave of the competition starting on

Paris Hilton uploaded a series of photos on her Instagram earlier today showing off her bikini body as she vacationed in The Bahamas.The 41-year-old media personality looked fit and toned in her high-waisted bikini that looked inspired by suits from the 1940s.The Simple Life star wore a two piece swimsuit made of black and white, hounds tooth material. Pretty: Paris Hilton, 41, looked classy and beautiful as she posed with a starfish for photos while vacationing in The Bahamas A star holding a star:The Simple Life star wore a two piece swimsuit made of black and white, hounds tooth materialThe swimsuit is from the clothing brand Perfect Movement, which sells ski, surf, and activewear.She wore a pair of black Rothy's flats with a strap to stay comfortable for long strolls along the beach.

Renee Zellweger showed off her sporty side while running errands in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon.The 52-year-old actress rocked a fitted black puffer jacket layered over asheer gray three-quarter sleeve shirt.She completed the look with a pair of black capri leggings that highlighted her toned stems as she strolled from place-to-place. Sporty: Renee Zellweger showed off her sporty side while running errands in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoonThe Judy star walked in comfortable looking gray and white sneakers.

Her marriage with Kanye West may have come to an end.But a superfan made the commitment of a lifetime to Kim Kardashian.A passionate follower - with Instagram username @kimhattan - of the 41-year-old SKIMS mogul recently took to social media to show off a large 'Kim Kardashian' signature tattoo on her hand.

Sofia Vergara was 1970s chic when she was spotted filming a gas station scene in Los Angeles for her upcoming Netflix miniseries.The 49-year-old actress, who achieved international fame on Modern Family, is playing the notorious drug lord Griselda Blanco aka 'Cocaine Godmother.'True to period form, the sizzling sensation rocked a plunging canary yellow blouse which was tucked into a walnut brown wrap skirt. Hard at work:Sofia Vergara (left) was 1970s chic when she was spotted filming a gas station scene in Los Angeles for her upcoming Netflix miniseries as Griselda Blanco (right)Letting her luxurious hair flutter free, Sofia garnished her Griselda look with a gleaming medallion necklace and a pair of earrings.Between takes the sitcom bombshell, who like Griselda was born and raised in Colombia, threw a long anorak over her costume.

Kim Kardashian was in a reminiscing mood on Friday, as she took to her Instagram to share a carousel of images from sister Kourtney's lavish Italian wedding.The reality TV beauty, 41, showed off her dramatic sheer black lace gown, as she posed alongside her eldest daughter North, eight, ahead of her sister's nuptials, which took place last week.'KRAVIS FOREVER,' the SKIMS co-founder captioned the stunning shots, using the social media nickname for Kourtney, 43, and her drummer husband Travis Barker, 46. Looking back: Kim Kardashian was in a reminiscing mood on Friday, as she took to her Instagram to share a carousel of images from sister Kourtney's lavish Italian weddingKourtney married the musician in a splendid ceremony last Sunday, as the Kardashian/Jenner clan joined them in Portofino, Italy, to celebrate.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion took some football lessons from Los Angeles Chargers players on new episode of Cardi Tries.The Bodak Yellow singer, 29, and the Savage songstress, 27, appeared together on the popular Messenger Watch Together series.'Alright guys, today I'm going to learn NFL,' Cardi said at the top of the episode. 'Since I have a son, I want to be one of those sports moms that be all involved in the sports activity, and I want to learn all about football today.' Ballers: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion took some football lessons from Los Angeles Chargers players on new episode of Cardi TriesShe then brought Megan into into the episode and said she thought the Sweetest Pie singer 'would be the perfect person' to learn how to play with.

The Mandalorian's third season has been confirmed to make its debut in February of 2023.A post about the newest run of episodes for the hit Disney+ series, which stars Pedro Pascal, was shared to the official Star Wars Twitter account on Thursday.A statement that was added in the post's caption noted that the new set of episodes would see the show's titular character and Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, continuing their journey across the galaxy. It's official! The Mandalorian's third season has been confirmed to make its debut in February of 2023An announcement about The Mandalorian's upcoming season was also made at the Star Wars Celebration event, which was held in Anaheim, California, on Thursday.According to Variety, attendees were shown a teaser trailer that showed off various clips from the new run of episodes.

Jessica Chastain dazzled in a 1960s era costume as she and Anne Hathaway continued to film their movie Mother's Instinct in New Jersey on Friday.The 45-year-old Molly's Game star walked around the set in a light blue robe that ruffled at the neck and tightened at the waist with a belt.It was styled with a pair of white slip on shoes. Retro:Jessica Chastain dazzled in a 1960s era costume as she and Anne Hathaway continued to film their movie Mother's Instinct in New Jersey on FridayInstead of her signature flaming red tresses, Chastain sported a bright blonde shoulder-length wig.She was caught staring down at her cellphone while walking out of her trailer towards set.

Olivia Jade Giannulli showed off her lean legs while walking her dog in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 26.The social media influencer, 22, stepped out in a white sweater and a pair of short green biker shorts.Her shorts didn't even reach the middle of her thighs, revealing quite a bit of her impressive legs. Leggy:Olivia Jade Giannulli showed off her lean legs while walking her dog in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 26She walked in a pair of black shoes and accessorized with dark sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh California sun.

American Horror Story star Emma Roberts steps back into the horror genre once again with her latest film.And on FridayVertical Entertainment dropped the first official trailer for Abandoned that also stars John Gallagher Jr., Michael Shannonand Paul Schneider.In the film, Roberts and Gallagher Jr. play Sara and Alex, a married couple with an infant son who move into a remote farmhouse with a dark and tragic history.As more is revealed about the house, Sara's fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety, as well as that of her newborn son.

Jon Hamm is opening up about the Navy training that he missed out on for his new movie, Top Gun: Maverick.

Adamari López has always been an inspiration. The famous host has had an incredible career and has overcome many obstacles throughout her life. López’s spirit and smile captivate viewers every morning, and a Colombian artist was so inspired, she made a Barbie-inspired doll that looks just like the Puerto Rican.Shirly Cabrera is a talented artist dedicated to creating figures and miniature works.

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Josh Brolin honestly didn’t believe that Stephen Colbert hadn’t seen The Goonies ever in his life after his appearance on The Late Show on Thursday night (May 26).

The mass shooting this week at a Texas school has prompted San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler to invoke his own form of protest.

Awaiting trial in Los Angeles on sex crimes, Harvey Weinstein today became a lurid literary sensation. A self-published tome about the incarcerated producer surfaced for sale on Amazon, and Weinstein’s team is considering legal action.

Veteran communications executive Katherine Nelson has been named VP of Corporate Communications for Disney Branded Television.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBCUniversal communications vet Katherine Nelson has joined Disney Branded Television in the newly-created role of vice president of corporate communications.In this position, Nelson will be responsible for overall communications strategy in support of the organization’s business and executive team as they ramp up the volume of programming that they create, produce and market for Disney+ and linear networks Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.Based in Burbank, California, Nelson will have a focus on communications that drive the business and build Disney Branded Television’s brand reputation. She will be responsible for leading both external and internal communications for the organization, driving alignment and integrated messaging around strategy, business operations, brand development and internal culture.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterLongtime Disney communications and marketing staple Charissa Gilmore has been promoted to senior vice president of corporate communications at the company’s TV content arm, Disney General Entertainment.Most recently vice president of global distribution communications for Disney/ABC Television, in her upped role, Gilmore heads up external and internal corporate communications strategies and execution across business operations and content brands, including 20th Television, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic and Onyx Collective.Her responsibilities include strategy, corporate messaging, executive communications, internal communications, public relations, corporate social responsibility, issues management and the shared functions for events planning, promotions, visual communications, editorial and photo operations. Gilmore reports directly to Peter Rice, chairman of General Entertainment at Disney.“Charissa’s such an important and trusted partner to me and my leadership team, as well as to her colleagues throughout the company,” Rice said in a statement Tuesday.