ITV’s Top Executives Take 20% Pay Cut & Forgo Bonuses During Coronavirus Crisis

The competition is going global, and the popularity ranking is switching up fast!

Sharon Stone has something in common with the late Princess Diana who was the most famous woman in the world until her death in 1997.The Basic Instinct actress told Rake magazine this week that the two were both hunted as they were followed by crowds of fans wherever they went.'We got famous in the same generation,' said Stone who became a household name with 1992's film Basic Instinct. 'Anywhere one would go who was famous, like Diana, or me at that moment, is that hundreds if not thousands of people would show up everywhere you went.' Like the princess:Sharon Stone has something in common with the late Princess Diana who was the most famous woman in the world until her death in 1997 The fame game:The Basic Instinct actress told Rake magazine this week that the two were both hunted as they were followed by crowds of fans wherever they wentShe added that fans came in person because it was before cell phones.

Bob Odenkirk has detailed his heart attack on the set ofBetter Call Saulfor the first time.The 58-year-old actor talk to the New York Timesabout the scary moment which saw him 'turning bluish-gray' back in July which left him in the hospital.He explained: 'I’d known since 2018 that I had this plaque buildup in my heart.I went to two heart doctors at Cedars-Sinai, and I had dye and an M.R.I. and all that stuff, and the doctors disagreed.'The two physicians gave different options with Odenkirk ultimately choosing to wait out doing anything about it instead of starting medication.

Jennifer Lopez has shared that both she and Ben Affleck were caught off guard by their rekindled romance.'Yeah, I don't think anybody was more surprised than us,' Jennifer, 52, said with a laugh on The Ellen DeGeneres Showthis week.'Bennifer' were one of the buzziest couples of the early aughts until their engagement fell apart in 2004 - only for them to reunite last year. Candor:Jennifer Lopez has confessed that both she and Ben Affleck were caught off guard by their rekindled romance On again:'Bennifer' were one of the buzziest couples of the early aughts until their engagement fell apart in 2004 - only for them to reunite last year; pictured this Tuesday'Would you ever have imagined that it comes full circle and ends up like this?' Ellen asked Jennifer on her chat show.'No, you never could imagine something like that could happen,' said the Jenny From The Block hitmaker.

U.K. TV giant ITV, led by CEO Carolyn McCall, on Wednesday reported a first-quarter revenue drop of 7 percent driven by a big decline at production arm ITV Studios.

It seems that even politicians like to unwind with watching Emmerdale and Coronation Street!

THE British government is thought to be in talks with ITV over how the network can continue production on Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid coronavirus social distancing rules. Filming on all TV productions - including BBC and Channel 4 soaps EastEnders and Hollyoaks - has been halted, but ITV’s chief executive Carolyn McCall has now claimed that the government is "keen" to bring the soaps back as a way to help keep the public entertained.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale could be back on our screens sooner than thought, if the government have their way amid the fight against coronavirus.

U.K. TV giant ITV said Friday that CEO Carolyn McCall and other management board members and directors will take salary and other compensation cuts amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

By Tim Dams

U.K. TV giant ITV has offered marketers discounts and other incentives if they make advertising bookings amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to sources.

The leaders of broadcasters BBC, Channel 4 and ITV have united to apply pressure on the U.K. government for expansive economic measures for the self-employed — a highly anticipated directive due Thursday.

U.K. TV giant ITV, led by CEO Carolyn McCall, said it would pull its dividend and make other cost savings, including in program spending,amid the new coronavirus, which it says has had an "increasing" impact on its advertising revenue.

By Jake Kanter

ITV has postponed the semi-final and final of The Voice as part of changes to its programming over the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have both banned handshakes amid coronavirus fears.

ITV’s Chief Executive Carolyn McCall has said that the station is saddened by her death and are ‘absolutely focused’ on taking care of the cast members on their programmes.

By Jake Kanter

By Peter White

Carolyn McCall, CEO of U.K. broadcaster ITV, has quashed any speculation around a run for the BBC’s top job.

By Jake Kanter