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Charna Flam Veteran entertainment publicist Andrew Freedman died Feb. 8 in New York after being diagnosed with liver cancer in August. He was 67. Freedman worked with clients including Gayle King, Barbara Walters, Joan Collins, Margo Martindale, Christopher McDonald and Harry Shearer. Prior to his career as a publicist, Freedman served as communications specialist to Sen. Ted Kennedy during his 1980 presidential campaign, which was followed by his campaign work for Sen. George McGovern in South Dakota and Reps. Jim Howard and Andy Maguire in New Jersey. Following his campaigning involvement, from 1984-1991 Freedman worked at NBC and served as a spokesman for the network’s programming. Freedman oversaw the network’s press operation for the U.S.-Russian Reykjavík and Geneva summits, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the network’s presidential election coverage and managed media relations for NBC Nightly News, “Meet the Press” and the “Today” show.

challenging a similar law in Utah.Under the bill, doctors are prohibited from providing various forms of gender-affirming care, including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical treatments, to minors. Supporters claim such restrictions are needed to protect children from pursuing irreversible transition-related treatments that they may later grow to regret.“We need to stand in the gap for vulnerable children and guide them towards true health and healing,” Sen.

Happy for her! While Dale Moss and Clare Crawley had a rocky relationship together, the former football player sends his best wishes amid her recent wedding to Ryan Dawkins.

Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, an actor in Dances with Wolves and now known as Nathan Chasing Horse, was arrested in Nevada following on sexual assault charges following a raid at his home.

Mary Fitzgerald is just like Us! The Selling Sunset star, 42, is focused on her physical health, work — and making sure she gets her daily dose of caffeine. 

Hot mama! Teen Mom 2 alum Chelsea Houska has remained committed to her workout routine and healthy eating habits after welcoming four children over the years.

No drama for this mama. Teen Mom 2 alum Chelsea Houska exclusively gave Us an update on where she stands with ex Adam Lind as they continue to coparent daughter Aubree.

Tony winner Liev Schreiber bundled up for a romantic hand-in-hand stroll through Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood with his girlfriend - Miss South Dakota 2012 Taylor Neisen - on Christmas day.At 55, the Ray Donovan: The Movie producer-star is 25 years older than the former pageant princess, but they've been dating as far back as 2017.On December 16, Liev - who took an unseasonal dip in the ocean last month - shared a snap of Taylor's 30th birthday cake emblazoned with a picture of her holding a rescued raccoon. Merriment! Tony winner Liev Schreiber bundled up for a romantic hand-in-hand stroll through Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood with his girlfriend - Miss South Dakota 2012 Taylor Neisen - on Christmas day May-December duo! At 55, the Ray Donovan: The Movie producer-star is 25 years older than the former pageant princess, but they've been dating as far back as 2017Schreiber - who boasts 759K Instagram/Twitter followers - gushed: 'Happy birthday Taytay! All the critters are so happy you were born today! Most of all me.'It's unclear what Neisen does for a living, but when she competed for Miss USA back in 2012 she said the United States wasn't 'ready' to legalize marijuana because 'it's being abused.'One decade later and marijuana has since been decriminalized in 10 states and recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 21 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Washington, DC.Meanwhile, the nine-time Emmy nominee's cause closest to his heart is supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine amid Russia's unlawful invasion, and he even created an organization called BlueCheck.

Teen Mom 2 fans, get ready to see fan-favorite couple Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer back on the small screen! The reality stars teamed up for their own HGTV show, Down Home Fab, premiering in January 2023.

Liev Schreiber and his girlfriend, Taylor Neisen, looked stunning on the red carpet as they arrived to honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday night in New York at the Time Person of the Year awards.  Liev, whose grandfather was a Polish-Ukrainian immigrant, has been supporting Ukraine's forces and people since the Russian invasion in February. The Ray Donovan star, 55 - who has two kids with Naomi Watts - stood tall in a black tux with a velvet jacket, white shirt and a black tie. His dark hair and salt and pepper beard were closely cropped. Stunning: Liev Schreiber and his girlfriend, Taylor Neisen, looked stunning on the red carpet as they arrived to honor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday night in New York at the Time Person of the Year awardsTaylor, 30, looked lovely in a white strapless frock, with an A-line midi skirt  and an asymmetrical ruffle. The model styled her long blonde hair is loose curls and pulled it to one side, making it easier to display her dangling diamond earrings.  The former Miss South Dakota carried a fringed evening purse and completed the look with high heel silver sequined sandals. Time Magazine selected the Ukrainian president as Person of the Year for his leadership and fortitude during the crisis.   Support: Liev, whose grandfather was a Polish-Ukrainian immigrant, has been supporting Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February.

Wichita State Men’s basketball player Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler isn’t pleased with how his culturally significant name was mocked by CBS Broadcasters.

Tony winner Liev Schreiber took advantage of Long Island's unseasonably warm fall weather (high 77F, low 43F) on Saturday and took a dip in the ocean.The San Francisco-born 55-year-old showcased his 6ft3in form wearing only navy-blue swim trunks as he enjoyed his weekend in the Hamptons.Liev (born Isaac) toweled off his body, which he reportedly maintains with fitness trainer to the stars, Don Saladino. High 77F, low 43F: Tony winner Liev Schreiber took advantage of Long Island's unseasonably warm fall weather on Saturday and took a dip in the oceanSchreiber then wrapped the b&w-striped towel around his waist, put on a green trucker cap, and retrieved his shirt and clogs from the sand.Missing from the Hard Knocks narrator's side was his girlfriend since 2017, Miss South Dakota USA 2012 Taylor Neisen.Liev has two children - Sasha, 15; and Kai, turning 14 next month - from his 11-year relationship with his Painted Veil co-star Naomi Watts, which amicably ended in 2016.Last month, Schreiber released 300 bottles (at $500 each) of his limited edition, 18-year-old Sláinte Irish Whiskey, and 100% of the proceeds go to his organization BlueCheck supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Blake Shelton pushed his button to save 16-year-old Rowan Grace as the Knockout Rounds started on Monday's episode of The Voice on NBC.Rowan, from Rapid City, South Dakota, was saying goodbye after performing Vienna by Billy Joel and losing to her teammate Kique Gomez, 18, from Miami.'I feel I have grown so much since blinds,' Rowan said. 'I can't believe I'm even here right now.' Country star: Blake Shelton pushed his button to save 16-year-old Rowan Grace as the Knockout Rounds started on Monday's episode of The Voice on NBCBlake, 46, pushed his buzzer to save Rowan as she was about to walk off.'Nobody wants Rowan?' Blake said.

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films has picked up worldwide rights to writer and director Nicole Riegel’s sophomore feature and romantic drama Dandelion. A theatrical release is planned for next year.

Now this is what you call a gorge-ous car collection, even if most of these cars need some work. Gary Kuchar has been collecting and working on cars for the better part of his 84 years. The native Nebraskan left his family farm after high school to head to California as part of the early hot rod scene, where he became a body man building custom cars.

With Gavin Newsom currently holding a 27-point lead in the race for California’s top office, the Golden State governor — who continues to deny national political ambitions — is again leveraging his campaign war chest to confront Republican governors in their own states.

His love for corn earned him viral fame and a day dedicated to him in South Dakota, but now “corn kid” Tariq has a whole lot more than corn to be excited about.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” won the Grand Prize of the Deauville American Film Festival on Saturday evening during a ceremony which was followed by the French premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling.” “Aftersun” had world premiered at Critics Week in Cannes where it won a prize. The movie marks the feature debut of Wells, a New York-based Scottish filmmaker. Headlined by “Normal People” actor Paul Mescal, the bittersweet drama follows a father and his daughter who take a holiday at a Turkish resort in the late 1990s. The movie is being represented in international markets by Charades and will be distributed in North America by A24.

Protagonist Pictures has closed a French distribution deal with Les Films du Losange on Riley Keough and Gina Gammell’s Cannes Camera d’Or winning directorial debut War Pony.

After nearly half a century, the Academy is issuing a long-overdue apology to Sacheen Littlefeather for mistreatment at the 45th Academy Awards in 1973. At the time, "The Godfather" was the talk of the town, and it earned Hollywood icon Marlon Brando an Oscar for Best Actor that year.

Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences apologized to her for the abuse she endured.The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Monday said that it will host Littlefeather, now 75, for an evening of 'conversation, healing and celebration' on September 17.When Brando won best actor for The Godfather, Littlefeather, wearing buckskin dress and moccasins, took the stage, becoming the first Native American woman ever to do so at the Academy Awards.  The latest: Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has apologized to her for the abuse she endured. She was snapped at the Oscars in LA on March 27, 1973 In a 60-second speech, she explained that Brando could not accept the award due to 'the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry.'Some in the audience booed her.