Dwayne Johnson Shares Adorable Message About Being A Dad To His Girls: ‘Every Man Needs A Daughter’

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThe Walt Disney Company is taking steps to halt all business in Russia following the country’s “unprovoked invasion of Ukraine,” a spokesperson said Thursday.Disney announced last week it would not release new movies in Russia, but now the company is reviewing the rest of its operations there.“Given the unrelenting assault on Ukraine and the escalating humanitarian crisis, we are taking steps to pause all other businesses in Russia. This includes content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, National Geographic magazine and tours, local content productions and linear channels,” the Disney spokesperson said.

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William Earl Variety is pleased to announce the in-person return of its annual Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, at the NeueHouse in Hollywood on May 24. This year’s summit features keynote speaker Ayesha Curry and such other notable speakers as Josh Greenstein, President, Sony Motion Pictures Group; Jason White, Chief Marketing Officer, MTV Group; Jackie Gagne, SVP Multicultural Marketing, HBO; Adrienne Lahens, Global Head of Operations, TikTok Creator Marketing Solutions; and Jennifer Prince, Chief Commercial Officer, Los Angeles Rams.The one-day event will identify the best opportunities to engage today’s evolving audiences and consumers who continue to be a fast-moving target across growing media platforms.  “We could not be more excited to mark the return of our in-person events with Entertainment Marketing, one of the most successful and sought-after thought-leadership summits that Variety produces,” said Dea Lawrence, Chief Operating and Marketing Officer of Variety.

K.J. Yossman BAFTA president Prince William is set to miss the BAFTA Awards for the second year running.Despite the fact the ceremony is set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall, which is practically a stone’s throw from the prince’s Kensington Palace home, William will skip the ceremony on Sunday, March 13.Instead, the prince – who is also known as the Duke of Cambridge – will deliver a speech via a pre-recorded video transmission.“We’re delighted that BAFTA president, the Duke of Cambridge will be participating in the EE BAFTA Film Awards via a pre-recorded video message,” a BAFTA spokesperson told Variety.

Partners, not lovers. Grimes, 33, gave everyone an update on her and Elon Musk’s relationship status after announcing the duo had welcomed a second child via a tell-all interview for Vanity Fair. The “Genesis” singer, born Claire Boucher, tweeted that she and the Tesla tycoon were no longer dating just hours after the profile dropped. “Me and E have broken up *again* since the writing of this article haha,” she wrote.

EXCLUISVE: Uli Latukefu, the Australian actor who plays one of the versions of Dwayne Johnson in NBC’s new comedy series Young Rock, has joined the cast of Black Site, the thriller that stars Michelle Monaghan, Jason Clarke and Jai Courtney. Pallavi Sharda, Phoenix Raei and Fayssal Bazzi round out the cast of the pic, which marks the feature directorial debut of Sophie Banks and is now shooting in Gold Coast, Australia.

Dwayne Johnson has lain a smackdown in the ring, on the big screen, and he’s willing to do it in the White House.

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Having been an iconic wrestling star before becoming one of Hollywood's most recognisable A-list stars, Dwayne Johnson has had quite the life.

Dwayne Johnson shared childhood family stories that included wrestling stars such asAndré The Giant on Tuesday's series premiere of his surreal show Young Rock.The NBC comedy inspired by the early life of wrestler-turned-actor Johnson, 48, showed him as a child, played by Adrian Groulx; a teenage high school student, played by Bradley Constant, and as a young adult, portrayed by Australian actor Uli Latukefu.Matt Willig, 52, stole the show as the late Andre The Giant, one of several prominent wrestling figures shown as regular fixtures in Johnson's uncommon childhood.

Dwayne Johnson's childhood gets the spotlight on NBC's new biographical comedy series, inspired by the former pro wrestler turned movie star/entrepreneur's colorful life, follows Dwayne at pivotal points of his youth — at 10 years old (played by Adrian Groulx), 15 (Bradley Constant) and then 18 (Uli Latukefu).

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has said he would still consider a presidential run in the future if it’s “what the people wanted”.Speaking in a new interview, Johnson, who is currently busy promoting Young Rock, his new autobiographical sitcom, said he would be open to taking a run at the White House if the demand for him to do so was there.“I would consider a presidential run in the future if that’s what the people wanted,” he told USA Today. “Truly I mean that, and I’m not flippant in any way with my answer.

SPOILER ALERT: This interview includes minor details from the pilot episode of Young Rock which premieres tonight on NBC.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Young Rock,” NBC’s new sitcom about the early days of Dwayne Johnson, can’t resist peeking into the future. And there, the wrestler-turned-movie star is on the path to political glory.The show is mainly consumed with telling cute and likable stories about Johnson’s upbringing as a child and his coming into his own as a young man.

Kelly Clarkson went all out to welcome Dwayne Johnson back to her show.

Alabama-born actor Bradley Constant added another team to his college football allegiance after winning a starring role on “Young Rock,” premiering Tuesday (Feb. 16) on NBC (8:30 p.m.)“I’ve always been a super-huge sports fan and a University of Alabama fan,” said Constant, 22.

Dwayne Johnson appeared in a virtual interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, but his mother Ata Johnson stole the show.The Rock was promoting his new NBC series Young Rock, debuting February 16, when Fallon mentioned he didn't know Johnson's mother played the ukulele, as he saw in a video Johnson recently posted.The 48-year-old action star surprised Fallon by bringing Ata on camera, and having her play two songs on the ukulele for him.

Dwayne Johnson is not making a 2024 run for president, but he does run for office on his new NBC sitcom,. Johnson dished on all things during his chat with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, including his character making a White House bid.«You know, it was — our show creator, Nahnatchka Khan, who's such a brilliant woman, we were trying to find a way — first of all, we wanted to figure out three points of my life that were defining times.

Dwayne Johnson is not making a 2024 run for president, but he does run for office on his new NBC sitcom,. Johnson dished on all things during his chat with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, including his character making a White House bid.«You know, it was — our show creator, Nahnatchka Khan, who's such a brilliant woman, we were trying to find a way — first of all, we wanted to figure out three points of my life that were defining times.

Dwayne Johnson is used to being the focus of attention, but it was his mom Ata that stole the show during his “Tonight Show” interview Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Willig (Concussion) is set for a key recurring role in Young Rock, Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming NBC comedy series inspired by his life. The project comes from Johnson and Fresh Off the Boat creator/executive producer Nahnatchka Khan. Production is underway in Australia.