Mike Bloomberg, Ted Sarandos Among Media Bosses On Lineup For Paley Center’s 25th Annual International Council Summit

HBO‘s new LA Lakers drama.The actor is set to portray former Lakers owner Jerry Buss in the forthcoming basketball drama Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, which is due out next month.Reilly was the third choice for the role in the Adam McKay drama after Will Ferrell and Michael Shannon dropped out.“I’d been sitting at my kitchen table, thinking, ‘Man, I’m dead in the water, all this work, 80 movies, and I got nothing going on,’ when I got the text from Adam,” Reilly told The Hollywood Reporter.He landed the part after Ferrell fell out with his longstanding collaborator McKay over the role.“It ended not well,” McKay said in a recent interview with Vanity Fair after Ferrell, a die hard fan of the team, had his heart set on playing Buss.McKay thought that Ferrell’s Step Brothers co-star Reilly would be better suited for the role.“Ferrell just doesn’t look like Jerry Buss, and he’s not that vibe of a Jerry Buss,” added McKay. “And there were some people involved who were like, ‘We love Ferrell, he’s a genius, but we can’t see him doing it.’ It was a bit of a hard discussion.” To make things worse, McKay didn’t personally notify Ferrell of the choice.

Pete Doherty was advised to pull out of a Libertines gig in Bristol tonight (February 24) after it was discovered that he has a “respiratory infection”.The band, who are in the middle of their rescheduled ‘Giddy Up A Ding-Dong Tour’, took to social media this evening to share the news.“A doctor has been called to assess Peter’s condition tonight after he developed a high fever and shortness of breath,” the post began. “Thankfully, he has tested negative for COVID-19, but has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection which requires immediate treatment.“Unfortunately, he has been advised not to perform tonight under any circumstances, which was not a decision taken lightly, and he remains under close observation with the doctor.”The band said they were unclear as to whether Doherty will be able to perform at their two London shows this weekend at O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Aaron Carter and his fiancée, Melanie Martin, are going their separate ways, once again. Carter announced their breakup on Twitter Wednesday, and asked fans to respect his privacy as he processes their split.«My relationship has come to a point where we have to part ways,» Carter shared. «Please respect my privacy at this time. Thank you.»The «I Want Candy» singer also said that he has no intention of being in «any relationship anytime soon,» adding that he's «too scarred» and «can't trust any woman.»«I have no intentions on being in any relationship anytime soon,» he tweeted, shortly after announcing his split from Martin. «I’m too scarred and I can’t trust any woman.

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Finding answers. Two months after Alicia Witt‘s parents, Robert and Diane Witt, were unexpectedly discovered dead in their home, the cause of the tragedy has been revealed.

THE Apprentice viewers were left scratching their heads tonight during a "shambolic" motor racing task. Diverse and Infinity had to put on a corporate team building day at Silverstone, the home of British motorsport.

Dua Lipa, My Chemical Romance, Green Day and Halsey.The Delaware festival will once again take place in September – the same as last year –  instead of returning to its previous June dates, on September 22-25 at The Woodlands in Dover.In addition to the four headline acts, other names announced include: Weezer, The Kid LAROI, Big Sean, Zedd, Porter Robinson, Gunna, Avril Lavigne, Jamie xx, Charli XCX, Bleachers, The Head And The Heart, Jungle, SAINt JHN, Cordae, Willow, Benny The Butcher, Little Simz and more.General tickets for the festival go on sale Monday (February 28) at 10am EST, with a pre-sale beginning tomorrow (February 25) at 10am.You can see the full line-up for Firefly below:☀️ welcome to paradise ☀️ https://t.co/dHrAzrhpY3— Firefly Festival (@LiveAtFirefly) February 22, 2022“After last year’s rapturous return, Firefly 2022 is packed full of everything that makes the festival so special – incredible sets from iconic artists, the best food and beverage offerings within the Delaware Valley, treehouse DJ sets, spirited drag brunches and a joyful pride parade; unique, moments that give Firefly its characteristic sense of fun, flare and community,” a statement announced.It also notes that the festival will be presented in accordance with all applicable COVID-19 mandates, with more information available on its website.Elsewhere, Dua Lipa will headline Sziget Festival 2022 alongside Arctic Monkeys, and Kings Of Leon.My Chemical Romance, meanwhile, are set to headline this year’s When We Were Young Festival with Paramore.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.JBL might be best known for their speakers, but their wide-ranging line of wireless earbuds — consistently updated with new models — has quickly become one of the audio company’s best-selling products.The popularity of JBL’s earbuds means a lot given the competitive market, with many flocking to the Samsung-owned brand for a more affordable version of Apple AirPods. Now, JBL’s best-selling earbuds are 50% off on Amazon, bringing their price down to less than $50.

Zack Sharf Mark Wahlberg revealed on KFC Radio this week (via Esquire) that he tried and failed to pitch to Warner Bros. a sequel to Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winner “The Departed.” Wahlberg earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to his role in “The Departed,” which grossed $291 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards (including best picture and best director). Scorsese’s cast included Wahlberg opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon.“I went into a meeting with [screenwriter] Bill Monahan at Warner Bros.

Hercules And Love Affair have returned with a new single – listen to ‘Grace’ below.Andy Butler’s first Hercules And Love Affair album in five years will be released via BMG.‘In Amber’ will arrive on June 17 and fans can pre-order the album here.Speaking about the new record, Butler said: “Across this record, there are emotional fields I hadn’t ventured into previously with Hercules And Love Affair.“Destruction, rage, loss, but also redemption and journeying towards empowerment are all touchstones on the album. It has taken years to make, but I am happy to put it forward now, at a moment in time where we have all been confronted with such heightened feelings collectively and on an unprecedented scale”.“In dance music, the focus tends to be more on celebration, joy, desire, heartbreak.

Yungblud has shared his support for the people of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country earlier today (February 24).The country has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation, according to BBC News.Yungblud posted a video on social media expressing his support for Ukraine this evening.“I just want to get on here and express how absolutely devastated I am for the beautiful people of Ukraine, a country I’ve been to many times and felt it’s beauty and felt it’s pride and met some incredibly amazing, progressive beautiful people,” he said in the emotional video.“I just wanna send all my prayers to the people of Ukraine.”He described Russia’s invasion as a “senseless, inhumane act of violence” before calling on people to “speak out” and “donate” to help those affected.

Priyanka Chopra, 39, showed off what seems like her and her husband Nick Jonas’ nursery among a series of photos on Thursday February 24. The Bay Watch actress included the home-y picture in a “photo dump” on Wednesday February 23. The fifth photo in the series seemed like it was some of the cute stuffed animals that the new parents bought for their daughter.

Angelina Jolie is focused on supporting those displaced by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Paley Center dropped the entire lineup for its 14th annual PaleyFest Fall TV Previews on Tuesday. Among the shows set to make their PaleyFest debuts are Netflix’s Emily in Paris, HBO’s We Are Who We Are and Hulu’s Monsterland.“We’re thrilled to present this incredible lineup of programs that feature everything from comedy to drama, romance and intrigue, politics, and even space travel,” said Maureen J.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsCharles Barkely kept his silence about the Breonna Taylor ruling during Saturday’s NBA pregame coverage after he received backlash for his comments about the Kentucky attorney general’s decision.A day after the Kentucky official indicted Louisville Detective Brett Hankinson in the slaying of the EMT, Barkely said that he is wary to lump instances of police violence together.“I don’t think this one was like George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery and things like that. I feel sad that this young lady lost her life,” he said Thursday on TNT.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsComedy lovers can laugh for a good cause as Bring Back Laughs sets the lineup for its COVID-19 event on October 1 and 2. Among the comedians slated to appear during the two-day event are Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Ilana Glazer and Hasan Minhaj.Inspired by Rebecca Trent’s comedy charity events and by Saturday Night Live‘s Michael Che, Bring Back Laughs seeks to raise funds for nonprofit Direct Relief.The nonprofit will team with public health authorities and other nonprofit organizations to provide support to U.S.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Imagen Foundation crowned the past year’s best Latino stars and television, film titles on Thursday at the 35th annual Imagen Awards.The annual awards show, which has gone virtual this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to award Hollywood titles that highlight stories that reflect the Latino community and Latino stars who have shined on screen. The Imagen Awards also seeks to promote, diversity, equity and inclusion in storytelling.Diego Luna, Jennifer Lopez and Isabela Moner were among the stars taking home awards at the virtual ceremony.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe COVID-19 pandemic can’t keep The Big Three apart as This Is Us began season 5 production on Thursday. Stars Sterling K.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Paley Center for Media has announced the lineup of CEOs,  media heads and tech bosses set to join its 25th annual International Council Summit. Among the bosses set to join are Mike Bloomberg, Ted Sarandos and Vice Media CEO Nancy Dubuc.The summit, titled “Globally Connected: Media in the 21st Century,” seeks to gatherall types of leaders from today’s top media and tech companies to promote an exchange of ideas and foster a sense of community.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsThe Hamptons Film Festival’s 2020 lineup will feature some of the year’s most buzzworthy films, from Franics Lee’s Ammonite to Lee Isaac Chung’s Steven Yeun-starrer Minari.Announced Thursday, the Hamptons’ Spotlight Films section includes Florian Zeller’s The Father, Edson’s Oda’s Nine Days, Darius Marder’s Sound of Metal, Tara Miele’s Wander Darkly and Chloe Zhao’s Venice winner Nomadland. The annual festival, which runs October 8-14, will also feature titles in the Views From Long Island, Air, Land & Sea; Documentary Competition and Narrative Competition categories.

Dave McNary Film ReporterNetflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has been elected chairman of the board of trustees of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.The trustees made the announcement on Tuesday, a month after Ron Meyer stepped down from the post in the wake of his resignation from NBCUniversal. Sarandos was vice chair of the museum’s board and served as acting chair following Meyer’s resignation.“Growing up a movie lover, I always wished for a place like the Academy Museum — somewhere I could lose myself in the magic of film,” Sarandos said in a statement.