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EJ Panaligan editor Disney, Amazon Studios, Fox Corp., Warner Bros. Discovery and other major Hollywood players are pledging support for the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a major educational outreach initiative championed last year by George Clooney and others. Paramount and NBCUniversal/Telemundo Enterprises are also signing on to become founding partners of the Los Angeles Unified School District magnet facility. These companies join previously announced founding partners History Channel/A+E Networks, Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The group has committed to providing more than $4 million in funding for the school, which opened in August with 150 students at the Edward G. Roybal Learning Complex in downtown Los Angeles.

Amazon Studios, Disney, Fox Corporation, NBCUniversal/Telemundo Enterprises, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed on as Founding Partners of the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund, which was established by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Creative Artists Agency’s Bryan Lourd, to support The Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized academy created to drive transformational change across the industry by building a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented college- and career-ready students pursuing below-the-line careers in film and television.

Zack Sharf Consider “Glass Onion” another triumphant case for detective Benoit Blanc. As evidenced by the enthusiastic reaction to the premiere screening Saturday, Rian Johnson has again charmed the masses at the Toronto Film Festival with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit whodunit. Johnson briefly addressed moviegoers before the movie began to play, giving a sweet shoutout to his grandfather. “My granddad Howard Johnson traveled here tonight, he’s in the audience,” Johnson revealed. “Granddad, you are my role model. You’re the reason I’m making movies today, I love you so much and I’m so happy you’re here.” 

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Hillary Clinton and Universal’s Donna Langley praised U.S. director, producer and social justice activist Ava DuVernay for being “a pathbreaker, a change-maker, a historical filmmaker,” as Clinton put it, during the 13th DVF Awards. The gala was held Thursday on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival by fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg to honor extraordinary women.  The former U.S. secretary of state noted that DuVernay – who is among this year’s DVF honorees – “became the first African American woman ever nominated for an Academy Award as director [for “Selma”]. “Yes, her visionary works about Black histories and experiences are more relevant today than ever,” Clinton added. But Clinton went on to further praise DuVernay for “opening doors not just for herself, but for so many others.”

EJ Panaligan editorA+E Networks and The History Channel have partnered with the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund, which was established to support a specialized academy founded in 2021 by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Bryan Lourd of Creative Artists Agency, to provide educational resources for students from underserved communities in Los Angeles. The academy will welcome its inaugural class this fall.As part of the partnership, A+E Networks President and Chairman Paul Buccieri has joined the Roybal Advisory Board, whose members include Clooney, Heslov and Lourd alongside Kerry Washington, Eva Longoria, Mindy Kaling, Don Cheadle, Nicole Avant, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Jim Gianopulos.

The History Channel/A+E Networks has announced a multi-year partnership with the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet Fund – a fund created by George Clooney, Grant Heslov and CAA’s Bryan Lourd – to support the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet school in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterCAA has closed its acquisition of fellow mega Hollywood talent agency ICM Partners.“Today marks a new chapter in the history of our company, positioning us better than ever to deliver extraordinary opportunities for many of the world’s preeminent artists, athletes, thought leaders, brands, and organizations in entertainment, sports, and culture,” CAA’s co-chairmen Kevin Huvane, Bryan Lourd and Richard Lovett said in a statement announcing the close of the Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome our new ICM colleagues to CAA, and look forward to combining their expertise, relationships, and resources with those of our agents and executives around the world.

Toby Emmerich had a meal with Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy at the Polo Lounge, a hub of deal-making and power lunches, in a move that was clearly designed to send a signal of solidarity to Hollywood. The bread-breaking, which went down as show business players like producer Donald De Line and CAA agent Joel Lubin dined nearby, came just a day after Emmerich announced that he will step down as head of Warner Bros.’ film studio. De Luca, who worked with Emmerich back in the day at New Line, and Abdy will soon join the company, though in a reduced role; they will oversee Warner Bros.

The White House Correspondents Dinner has finally returned to the art of the presidential schtick after being off for several years.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA former agent for Johnny Depp testified on Wednesday that Amber Heard’s abuse allegations had a “traumatic impact” on Depp’s image, and cost him the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.Christian Carino, a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency, appeared by video deposition at Depp’s defamation trial, which has been underway in Fairfax, Va. since April 11.

Billie Lourd shared a sweet tribute to her stepfather Bruce Bozzi as she celebrated his 56th birthday on Thursday.The 29-year-old actress - who married longtime love Austen Rydell - posted photos of Bruce and videos, including one in which the two were seen dancing at her wedding reception.'Happy birthday to the best s’dad, friend, ultimate shimmy partner and grandest grandpa in the land!!!' Billie wrote in the caption. Happy Birthday!Billie Lourd shared a sweet tribute to her stepfather Bruce Bozzi as she celebrated his birthday on Thursday.

Johnny Depp keeps his head down while leaving out the back door of The Troubadour in Los Angeles over the weekend.

The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard slated to begin next month in Virginia includes a number of notable names slated to testify, including James Franco, Elon Musk and Ellen Barkin.Heard, 35, has listed Franco, 43, and Musk, 50, as witnesses in the case, in connection with Depp's accusations she cheated on him with both men during the time they were married, TMZ reported on Saturday, noting that both were slated to appear via video link.Heard has also included actress Barkin, 67, on her list of witnesses, in addition to representatives for companies such as Disney, Warner Bros., the ACLU, WME and the Los Angeles Police Department, the outlet reported. The latest:The defamation trial between Johnny Depp, 58, and Amber Heard, 35, slated to begin next month in Virginia includes a number of notable names slated to testify, including James Franco, 43, Elon Musk, 50, and Ellen Barkin, 67Depp, 58, has called for actor Paul Bettany, 50, to testify in connection with text messages he had previously exchanged with Depp; the texts were previously read in Depp's libel trial against The U.K.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are assembling their witnesses.

Billie Lourd looked as glamorous as ever on her special day, celebrating her wedding with husband Austen Rydell over the weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, during a private ceremony with their closest friends and family members.The Hollywood star wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown for her rehearsal dinner, and honored her late mother Carrie Fisher with a braided hairstyle laced with flowers, inspired by Fisher’s beloved character, Princess Leia.Billie also prepared two looks by Rodarte, her fabulous wedding gown and a sequin fringe mini for the reception. The actress confessed “It was inspired by my glam-ma Debbie Reynolds’ iconic dance outfits that she used to wear in all of her shows and is probably the most fun party outfit of all time.”She also revealed that she chose Rodarte as she has always been “a massive fan of their work and thought their elegant, ethereal, unique style was a perfect fit” for her “elegant, ethereal, unique personality,” adding that she “felt a strong connection to them because of their connection to my mom and because they are California gals just like me!”Billie also made sure to include many traditional elements and details to honor her family, including her engagement ring, made from the diamond ring that her father Bryan Lourd used to propose to her mom.

Billie Lourd is a married woman!

Billie Lourd made sure her late mother was a big part of her wedding day. The 29-year-old actress married producer Austen Rydell in Mexico over the weekend, and made Carrie Fisher an integral part of their big day.

Booksmart star shared details of the occasion with , including how she kept her late mother, the iconic Carrie Fisher, in her heart on her special day. One way was in her style choices: She wore Oscar de la Renta for her rehearsal dinner; for the ceremony, custom .

Newlyweds Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell are back in Los Angeles after tying the knot in Cabo San Lucas over the weekend.The couple were pictured for the first time since their wedding on Monday, embracing loved ones and loading their various belongings into a car.Billie, 29, was still in bridal mode as she stepped out wearing a flowing white dress, fluffy jacket, heart shaped sunglasses and white headband. Just married! Newlyweds Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell are back in Los Angeles after tying the knot in Cabo San Lucas over the weekendShe carried a bright red Chanel purse over her shoulder and several other items, including a tote and shopping bag.After a fun-filled weekend in Cabo, Billie was the picture of relaxation as she stepped out into the sunshine, where she shared a hug with her father Bryan Lourd.

Billie Lourd is officially married to her longtime boyfriend and fiancé Austen Rydell! The couple celebrated the special moment in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The 29-year-old Hollywood star tied the knot with the 29-year-old producer, following their 2-year engagement in June 2020, and after welcoming their son Kingston Fisher in September 2021.Leslie Grossman, Billie’s co-star in ‘American Horror Story,’ confirmed the news on social media, writing, “Billie and Austen’s wedding weekend is over, which is so sad ‘cause it was the most fun,” revealing that she “won best dressed, and I may have bribed the judges.”A post shared by lesliegrossman (@lesliegrossman)It was also reported that Billie’s father, Bryan Lourd, paid for a block of rooms at the hotel venue for all guests, making it a private pool party celebration over the weekend.The happy couple reconnected in October 2017, however they had dated when they were younger, and Austen even accompanied Billie on a family trip to Norway, during the anniversary of the death of her mother Carrie Fisher.“My momby had an otherworldly obsession with the northern lights, but I never got to see them with her,” The actress shared at the time, explaining that they “journeyed to northern Norway to see if we might ‘see the heavens lift up her dark skirts and flash her dazzling privates across [our] unworthy irises’.

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old actress confirmed her March 12 wedding with a sweet photo of her kissing her groom in a whimsical setting. The couple, who got engaged in June 2020, tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Saturday, according to social media posts of the pair's wedding festivities and multiple reports.Lourd's friend, Leslie Grossman, confirmed the news in a video on her Instagram Story. «Billie and Austin’s wedding weekend is over,» Grossman proclaimed, «which is so sad because it was the most fun.» A post shared by Billie Lourd (@praisethelourd)According to 's source, Lourd's father, Bryan Lourd, paid for a block of rooms at the hotel venue for all guests, and that they enjoyed a private pool party there a day prior to the wedding.Lourd hinted at her imminent nuptials in February when she shared photos of herself all dressed up for her bachelorette party. In June 2020, Rydell revealed in an Instagram post that he had popped the question. «She said YES!!» he captioned the post.