ESPN to Cut 500 Positions to Free Up Money for New TV Ventures

Adrien Brody is joining the cast.

A 9-year-old girl has been charged for fatally beating her younger brother.

Alabama Barker is not letting the haters ruin her fun on TikTok!

When we heard Brooklyn Beckham was getting his own cooking show, we were actually pretty impressed!

Star Trek legend William Shatner admitted he wasn’t impressed after finally making it to space in real life.The 90-year-old - James T Kirk in the hit sci-fi series - realised a lifetime ambition when he went in a shuttle a few months ago.But when he finally made the trip he said it wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.He moaned: “I looked back, and I could see a wake, like a submarine under the water might leave.“The air was tumultuous, filling in as the ship went through it.“Then my eyes went up, and there was impenetrable blackness – the kind I’d seen once in a cave.“It’s blackness that’s almost touchable. There was no spinning stars and the majesty of space.

Wayne Rooney, 36, have been together since they were 16, with their 20-year relationship being the centre of many scandals.The pair put on a very united front as they attended the premiere for their new tell-all documentary, Rooney, which will detail the former footballer's boozy nights and affairs.The loved-up couple were the picture of a happy marriage as they attended the Rooney film premiere this evening.The new documentary will open up about how the very public allegations that have affected their family throughout their 20-year relationship.Coleen went for an all black look tonight, as she wore a fitted blazer with shoulder pads, and a sheer blouse underneath.She styled the blazer with a pair of black fitted trousers with a slit on the ankle, while holding a black velvet Chanel clutch.She wore her brunette tresses swept back in an updo and opted for a smokey eyed makeup look.Meanwhile, Wayne wore a dark blue suit for the occasion, with a white shirt and striped tie.Many friends attended the event with their respective wives and girlfriends.Those that attended include Harry Maguire, Michael Carrick and Phil Bardsley.Wayne spoke candidly about the "mistakes" he has made in his relationship with wife Coleen ahead of the premiere.Speaking to the Mail on Sunday he said: "I used to hold almost everything in and keep it to myself and it would build up.

Liam Neeson has had quite the acting career with nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Award, two Tonys and three Golden Globes. The 69-year-old Irish thespian found himself in a bit of a Hollywood renaissance later on in life with the Taken film series, playing a retired CIA agent who will stop at nothing to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Liam is a remarkable father in his personal life as well, raising two sons, Micheál Richardson and Daniel Neeson, with his late wife Natasha Richardson.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first son back in 2019, fans were left scratching their heads when his birth certificate was released.

Katie Price was left gobsmacked on Wednesday's third episode of Mucky Mansion as her family surprised her with a room makeover in sweet scenes. During the final instalment of the Channel 4 series, Katie's, 43, sister Sophie, 32, and mum Amy, 70, decided to surprise her by giving her garden room a makeover.

Lanarkshire locals are being encouraged to shake off the winter blues with free health walks throughout the area.

Alfredo Morelos was the match-clincher with his 16 th goal of the season but James Tavernier was the key to a crucial win for Rangers.

A son who killed who’s own father in a fatal street attack carried no emotion in his face as he was jailed for life today.

Emmerdale aired Ellis Chapman's exit on Wednesday's episode after actor Aaron Anthony allegedly quit following reports of a race row on set. During the latest instalment, Ellis said his emotional goodbyes as he moved to Australia after being offered an incredible job opportunity.

Katie Price's sister Sophie broke down in tears on Wednesday's third episode of Mucky Mansion as she reflected on the bad memories in her sibling's home. During the final instalment of the Channel 4 series, Katie's, 43, sister, 32, and mum Amy, 70, decided to surprise her by giving her garden room a makeover. However, during the renovation process, Sophie got overwhelmed as she reflected on the bad memories in the house and how the home makeover will help Katie's mental health.

Heather McDonald is on the mend after collapsing onstage. The comedian opens up to ET's Lauren Zima about her scary incident that occurred during her standup show at Tempe Improv in Arizona over the weekend. Three minutes into her set, she collapsed, fractured her skull and was admitted to a local hospital.«I don't remember exactly what line I said, but I started to feel this really weird, like, I could see everything but I started to feel this really weird dizziness, kind of spotting,» McDonald, 51, recalls from her Juicy Scoop podcasting location.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe New York sports world has another morning option to consider.MSG Networks is launching a new weekday morning program, “MSG A.M.,” led by Monica McNutt and Kazeen Famuyide. The program will air on the regional sports network Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.

ESPN is restructuring its senior executive leadership team, following the news last week that it would be reducing its workforce by 500 positions. Among the most notable departures: Connor Schell, ESPN's executive vp of content, who will leave in January.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorESPN is divvying up responsibilities for content in the wake of senior executive Connor Schell’s decision to leave the sports-media giant to start his own production company.Burke Magnus has long been the ESPN executive who makes sure the sports-media giant always has access to games from the big leagues.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorConnor Schell, the ESPN executive who oversees all of its content, ranging from “Monday Night Football” to “SportsCenter” to the documentary program “30 For 30,” will leave the sports-media giant by the end of the year, according to a person familiar with the matter.The split is said to be related to Schell’s desire to pursue other ventures, this person said. In recent years, he has helped ESPN dive more deeply into ambitious miniseries, including the award-winning “O.J.: Made in America” and the recent showing of “The Last Dance,” the documentary project about Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls.

ESPN will lay off 300 employees and leave 200 open positions unfilled, citing the "tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports" and a need to invest in direct-to-consumer and digital offerings. "Prior to the pandemic, we had been deeply engaged in strategizing how best to position ESPN for future success amidst tremendous disruption in how fans consume sports," chairman of ESPN and sports content Jimmy Pitaro wrote Thursday morning in a memo to staff that was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

Jill Goldsmith, Dade Hayes Walt Disney’s ESPN will eliminate 500 positions, including 300 jobs that are filled and 200 that aren’t, to reserve cash for DTC and digital initiatives, the sports media broadcaster, chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a memo (below) to staff Thursday.He said the division had reached an “inflection point.”“The speed at which change is occurring requires great urgency, and we must now deliver on serving sports fans in a myriad of new ways.  Placing resources in support of our direct-to-consumer business strategy, digital, and, of course, continued innovative television experiences, is more critical than ever,” Pitaro said.