Los Angeles County to Give OK for Film and TV Production to Restart on Friday

J.D. and Turk reunite for a musical TV ad.

Writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae was present at the Taste of Inglewood festival to receive the key to Inglewood city. She is the first person to ever receive one. The ceremony took place across from the SoFi stadium where the Super Bowl game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Emma Thompson is having some fun on the red carpet!

Strictly Come Dancing producers are reportedly keeping Anton Du Beke on the show's judging panel, meaning Bruno Tonioli might be axed.Due to the pandemic, the 66-year-old Italian native has not appeared on the BBC show in person for the last two years.In 2020 Bruno - who judges the US version of the dancing show Dancing With the Stars - appeared via video link from his home in LA.In 2021, Strictly saw dancer Anton hang up his dancing shoes and take his place at the judging panel alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse.It's been teased that Bruno, who has starred on the show for 16 years and is currently on the Strictly tour as a judge, would not be returning to the hit BBC show this year.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, a source said: "We have been told Anton's contract as a judge is going to be renewed. The bosses were really happy with his performance.""It also hasn't escaped their notice his salary is considerably lower than Bruno's."They revealed that there is a "huge amount of affection" for him on the BBC show and that the decision will "ruffle some feathers".However, because the judging panel format worked well last year, it is believed that bosses are reluctant to switch it up again.The announcement comes after the Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood showed his support for welcoming Bruno back to the show.

Kanye West has found himself in another online dispute, this time with rapper Kid Cudi.

Andy Cohen is spending the afternoon with Anderson Cooper‘s new baby boy!

The stars are kicking off Super Bowl Weekend!

NICOLA Roberts has revealed she knew exactly who Robobunny was after hearing him sing just four words. The Girls Aloud singer returned to the show as Queen Bee to perform the duet and said “all her teenage dreams have come true”.

THE Masked Singer fans think the final clues for Robobunny were too easy – as they guessed their identity. Viewers are convinced it is Westlife’s Mark Feehily behind the mask after the character racked up a score of 14 on a computer game – which is the amount of number ones the band has had.

MASKED Singer viewers all saying the same thing as Davina McCall wowed in minidress for the grand final. The 54-year-old panellist looked sensational in a sparkly embellished sequin dress.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterLos Angeles County health officials announced Thursday that bars, wineries, tattoo parlors and nail salons will be allowed to reopen on Friday.But the county is still not allowing movie theaters to reopen, even though California health officials issued guidelines allowing theaters to open across the state more than a week ago.County officials offered no explanation for excluding theaters from the reopening order.The news comes as a disappointment to the Arena Cinelounge, an arthouse theater in Hollywood that had planned to reopen on Friday with screenings of “Babyteeth” and “The Unbearable Lightness of Being.”“I’m going to be refunding tickets this evening,” said owner Christian Meoli.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterActor Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women between 2001 and 2003, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office announced on Wednesday.Masterson was charged with three counts of rape, and faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted. An arraignment has been set for Sept.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterDirector Randall Miller is scheduled to go before a judge on July 22 to answer a charge that he violated his probation by directing a film in Serbia last year.Miller is on probation in connection with the 2014 death of Sarah Jones, a camera assistant on the crew of “Midnight Rider.” Jones was killed when she and others were struck by a freight train while filming a scene on a train bridge near Jesup, Ga.After a year of legal wrangling, Miller pleaded guilty in March 2015 to involuntary manslaughter.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe Georgia governor’s office on Friday said that 75 film and TV productions are set to shoot there over the next 18 months, as the state looks to emphasize that it is open for business.Tyler Perry is expected to be the first out of the gate, having previously said that he will resume work on BET’s “Sistas” at his Atlanta studio on July 8. But Gov.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterLos Angeles County on Thursday issued extensive regulations for a staged resumption of film and TV production.The rules allow for productions to resume as soon as Friday, although in reality most are not expected to get underway until July or August.The below-the-line unions must agree to a series of detailed protocols, which are still being developed.Another obstacle is whether productions will be able to obtain insurance. Those productions that were underway in March, or were about to get underway, should be able to resume under their old insurance policies.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterGov. Gavin Newsom is expected to issue guidelines later on Friday that will allow film and TV production to restart in California.At his noon press conference, Newsom said that his office would issue guidelines for several industries later in the afternoon.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterPaul Walker’s manager filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging that he has not been paid his 5% commission on the late actor’s earnings.Matt Luber filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior Court, saying the litigation gives him “no pleasure” in light of his “enduring history and friendship” with Walker.Walker, star of Universal’s “Fast and Furious” franchise, died in a car crash in November 2013 at the age of 40.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterPresident Trump touted the jobs report Friday, and said that George Floyd would be proud of a “great day” for the country.Trump invoked Floyd’s name midway through a lengthy address in the Rose Garden, in which he took credit for a rebound in the unemployment rate.“Hopefully, George is looking down right now and saying there’s a great thing happening for our country,” Trump said. “There’s a great day for him, a great day for everybody.

By Gene Maddaus

By Gene Maddaus

By Gene Maddaus