Disney Shuts Down Metaverse Unit as Part of First Wave of Layoffs

An ex-police captain in Virginia will be facing zero prison time after attempting to rape a minor.

Lately, Ariana Madix has been dressing for revenge!!!

Julianne Hough said this week that when she dated former "Live" host Ryan Seacrest more than a decade ago, he introduced her to the world of fine wine.  "When I was 21, I actually ended up dating your former host, and he's very much into wine," the professional dancer and actress told Kelly Clarkson on her show Thursday while the two sampled Hough's wine brand. Hough was referring to "American Idol," which Seacrest hosts and where Clarkson was discovered.  "He's got, I think, a winery in Napa and in Italy," Hough added.

Marvel star Scarlett Johansson has opened up on marriage to Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds. Some may forget that the two superhero actors were once married, having wed in 2008. The couple separated two years later with their divorce being finalised in 2011.

Princess Diana, has opened up about his battle with cancer and how he believes the late Royal, and Queen Elizabeth II, are watching over him. During an appearance on ITV's Lorraine in the run-up to the latest series of I'm A Celebrity, Paul spoke about his guardian angels and his cancer diagnosis. It was revealed earlier this year that health tests carried out before his participation in the show led to his diagnosis.

Holly Willoughby has shared a health update with her fans after being absent from This Morning for a week due to her battle with shingles. The 42-year-old TV presenter reassured her followers that she is feeling much better and hinted at her imminent return to our screens. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Friday, Holly expressed her gratitude to fellow This Morning star Dermot O'Leary for sending her some comforting soup and a delicious Reuben's sandwich as she continues to recover.

Caitlyn Jenner is mourning the death of her mother Esther. The former Olympian and reality star announced on Instagram on Friday that Esther passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. "I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully.

Justin Bieber feels heartbroken about Hailey Bieber's emotional struggles. The 29-year-old pop star has been married to Hailey since 2018, and he hates seeing her struggle. A source told Us Weekly: "It breaks Justin’s heart to have seen Hailey struggling emotionally the way she has been these past few months.

Fashion experts! Celebrity stylists Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo exclusively gave Us the low-down on styling their A-list clientele — which includes Kourtney Kardashian, Olivia Rodrigo, Addison Rae and more.

It’s over. Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale, announced they are calling it quits after three years of marriage — while revealing they are expecting their third child.

Over it. Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux slammed body-shamers after attending Khloé Kardashian’s Good American event earlier this week.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The voice of “Wall-E,” the lightsaber sounds from “Star Wars” and Darth Vader’s breathing are just a fraction of what sound mixer, designer and editor Ben Burtt has contributed to the world of cinema. This weekend, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will celebrate his body of work with a special conversation and installation titled “Behold.” Though the two-time Oscar winner has over 122 credits to his name, this will be the first time he’s going to be on stage alone. “Every time I’ve been on stage, it’s been to present something or I’ve been part of a team,” Burtt tells Variety over Zoom ahead of the conversation. 1977’s “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” was one of the first films he worked on. It was Burtt who created the lightsaber’s famous hum, which he says came from a broken TV set and a film projector.

A popular Virginia mom is facing felony charges after a shocking FBI sting led her right to the police’s front door… According to official docs, the

's Nick Thompson announced he started a nonprofit to help reality TV stars in the wake of allegations of mistreatment on the hit Netflix show.Thompson, who appeared on season 2 of and married before divorcing co-star Danielle Ruhl, took to Instagram on Thursday and announced he's a founding board member and executive director of outreach for the UCAN Foundation, which aims to «provide mental health and legal support to past, current, and future reality TV contestants.»Thompson explained in a lengthy caption that, no, he and fellow reality TV stars didn't sign up to be food and water-deprived, allegations made by several of his co-stars, including his ex.  «I signed up for a 'psychologically-based' love experiment sold as 'different from other reality shows,'» he wrote in his caption. «Love is Blind S1 made a believer out of me, and I thought the experience could work for me if I went with good intentions and stayed true to myself.»Thompson went on to say that the «vetting» process «included psych tests and evaluations, background checks, and assurances the cast members selected is 'ready for marriage.'» He also claimed being told that the psychologist that conducted his evaluation spoke to his therapist to verity the ethics and conditions of the show out of concern it would diminish his progress.

Will no one shed a tear for the ultra beautiful? The ones who are the wrong type of gorgeous for their preferred profession?

EXCLUSIVE: Disney’s international teams are braced for layoffs and content cuts.

Disney has let go SVP and Chief Compliance Officer Alicia Schwarz, Deadline has learned, amid a major retrenchment at the company.

Disney has eliminated a small business unit focused on exploring the metaverse, part of its initial efforts to reduce its workforce by about 7,000 employees.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Disney will begin layoff notices this week for more than 7,000 staffers whose positions will be eliminated as part of a deep cost-cutting effort that will be felt across all of the company’s key divisions. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed Monday morning in a memo to employees that the layoffs will come in three waves, starting today. Iger disclosed the plan to significantly cut Disney’s overhead with massive staff reductions on Feb. 8. The cuts are expected to hit across the board and hit senior management levels as well as lower-level executives. “The difficult reality of many colleagues and friends leaving Disney is not something we take lightly. This company is home to the most talented and dedicated employees in the world, and so many of you bring a lifelong passion for Disney to your work here,” Iger wrote. “That’s part of what makes working at Disney so special. It also makes it all the more difficult to say goodbye to wonderful people we care about. I want to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to every departing employee for your numerous contributions and your devotion to this beloved company.”

Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirmed the first of three rounds of layoffs is starting this week as the company looks to reduce its workforce by about 7,000 employees.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Funko, less than a year after acquiring high-end collectibles brand Mondo, has wound down Mondo’s movie-poster business and let go several employees — including Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones, Variety has confirmed. Mondo, based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2001 and was previously a subsidiary of indie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse before Funko’s deal to buy it last year for $14 million. Mondo had gained a strong following for its limited-edition screen-printed movie posters. Notable artists who worked with Mondo on its posters have included Olly Moss, Shepard Fairey, Ken Taylor and Kevin Tong. Sources said that Mondo’s vinyl records and collectibles businesses are intact.