Susan Rovner Completes NBCU Entertainment Content Restructure; 50 Staff Including Bruce Evans & Dan Shear To Exit In Layoffs

Leeds United on Sunday was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans – and not all of it was directed towards the outgoing manager.Bielsa was sacked after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Tottenham left Leeds precariously placed in 16th position, two points above the relegation zone.The Argentine has been hugely successful with the Whites since taking over in June 2018, bringing them up from the Championship before securing ninth place last season.Leeds’ decision to let him go has sparked plenty of debate online, despite the team losing their last four games by an aggregate score of 17-2."This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club," said chairman Andrea Radrizzani.What Radrizzani didn’t address – but many fans did – was the fate of a familiar face: Bielsa’s interpreter.Andres Clavijo has endeared himself to fans by standing by Bielsa’s side in post-match interviews over the past three and a half years.Clavijo is the first team performance analyst at Leeds, but his grasp of Spanish and English has seen him take up a more prominent role.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who should Leeds appoint as their next manager? Comment below.His day job at Leeds means he surely won’t be following Bielsa out of the door at Elland Road, but his days of translating may well be behind him.Some Leeds fans felt the need to pay tribute to Leeds’ unsung hero on Saturday.“Ahh man, I’ll miss this iconic duo,” one fan wrote alongside a picture of Bielsa and Clavijo.“Naturally everyone upset about Marcelo Bielsa but spare a thought for Andres Clavijo his translator - thanks for your hardwork translating Marcelo's thoughts.” wrote one Leeds supporter.Want to be

A former Miss Grand Ukraine has been pictured holding an assault rifle.

Charles Bronson has a “close relationship” with a former model and enjoys letters and video calls with her from behind bars.The lag, who is known for crimes including attacks on other inmates and armed robbery, met Gemma Fernandez in December when she paid a visit to HMP Woodhill, in Milton Keynes.A source in the prison told The Mirror: “They’re very close. She had her first visit in December.

Ukraine. Russia has launched a full-scale offensive on the country, with air strikes and troops mobilising on the ground.

Parents were fuming after a drag queen was invited to teach primary school children as part of a diversity celebration.Dolly Trolley taught kids aged nine and above a dance before reading to pupils aged as young as five.The lessons at Hollymount Primary School in Raynes Park, south London, were part of its week-long diversity programme.But one mum raged: “We were not warned that this was going to be happening.“We have since looked Dolly up online and they have some very inappropriate – for children – content on their website and their social-media pages.“Some of the images are very revealing and sexual.

Luke Bryan has had the time of his life performing in Las Vegas of late, but like all good things, it's come to an end.MORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageLuckily for the American Idol star, he will be back in June, but that didn't stop him from paying a heartfelt tribute to his time there so far.Following his last show on Saturday, the music icon posted a montage of video clips from the experience at Resort World, including photos of him meeting his fans.VIDEO: Luke Bryan calls on fans for help after incident in Las Vegas Alongside it, he wrote: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… it might be the last night of my first run at @resortworldlv, but I'll be back soon! See y'all there."MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsFans were quick to show their support for the country singer, with one writing: "Just WOW!" while another wrote: "You were awesome! Hope there are many more nights in Vegas." A third added: "Your show was so awesome, I so want to see you again in June!"A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)Luke Bryan bid farewell to Las Vegas - for now - ahead of the start of American IdolLuke will be back in June, where he will kick off his Las Vegas residency again, but for now, he will be busy working alongside his co-judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as the new series of American Idol kicks off on Sunday night.MORE: Luke Bryan's children star in emotional new videoMORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans in shock over generous offerThe trio will be on the lookout for the next big name in music, on the show that has seen the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie

Steven Spielberg managed (rather unsurprisingly) to breathe new life into a beloved classic with his extravagant retelling of the cult-favorite musical, whichdepicts a beautifully tragic tale of rivalry and forbidden love on the streets of Manhattan's Upper West Side. (the 2021 version) proved — much like its predecessor — to be a hit among Academy members, with Spielberg's vibrant remake racking up a total of 7 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

In their prayers. Amid the Russian invasion of several Ukrainian cities, many of Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s Dancing With the Stars friends and loved ones are sharing their support for the dancer, who is still in Kyiv as the unrest continues.

Tom Holland is making his support for his girlfriend Zendaya known! On Sunday, the star shared a picture of her look from Saturday night’s53rd Annual NAACP Image Awards. “Last night for the NAACP Image Awards in this beautiful 1956 @balmain ♥️ @luxurylaw,” the 25-year-old captioned the picture. “Shot on my Leica M10, with the help of @mills.stills,.”  In the photo, Zendaya gazes towards the sky while she shows off the green strapless top with the flowing burgundy skirt.

Joel Glazer's summer promise is now more important than ever after Manchester United drew with Watford on Saturday afternoon.

It is the imposing Art Deco hotel that will be seen in the sixth series of Peaky Blinders on the BBC.

She's playing the iconic 'bunny boiler' character Alex Forrest in the stage production Fatal Attraction, but Kym Marsh looked the picture of marital bliss as she left Manchester Opera House with her hubby.

New horrifying details about the alleged physical altercation between Shanna Moakler and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Rondeau have come to light…

Coronation Street legend Sally Dynevor is the sixth celebrity to be booted off ITV skating show Dancing On Ice following a tense skate-off with Kye Whyte.Though she has remained a firm favourite with fans throughout the competition, Sally's salon-inspired failed to impress the judges enough to save her this time around.She performed to the Carpenters hit We've Only Just Begun in the skate-off with her professional partner Matt Evers.Sally's eviction comes after Happy Mondays legend Bez was booted out of the competition last week after splitting the judging panel between the maraca-toting dancer and actress Sally.Also not making it through to the final round in previous weeks were Love Islander Liberty Poole - who unfortunately fell over during her final routine - S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens, TV presenter Ria Hebden and rugby champ Ben Foden.Speaking to hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby before the result was even announced, Sally admitted: "That was so much fun, but I think it's time for me to go." It comes after Sally - who is best known for playing Sally Metcalfe on the cobbles of Coronation Street - spoke out about the confidence the show has given her. She told the Sunday Mirror: "I think when you get to a certain age you start to lose confidence in yourself.

Dancing On Ice 's Connor Ball suffered a tumble on the skating rink for the second week in a row on Sunday night as his blade went into his leg. During the latest instalment, The Vamps star, 25, lost his footing during a complicated move on the ice with pro Alexandra, 41, as they both fell onto the rink.

Hello everyone, as Alphonsos first born i unfortunately come some with sad news to say that skibadee has passed away, as a family we ask for some privacy but may he rest in peace ❤️❤️❤️Posted by MC Skibadee on Sunday, February 27, 2022Born in Waterloo, London, the musician (real name Alfonso Bondzie) got his start on City Sound Radio around 1993. By the end of 1995 he was a resident for pirate station Kool FM and a regular at events such as Thunder & Joy, Johnson & Johnsons, Spirit of the Jungle, and more.Two years later, he and MC Det launched a new project called 2Xfreestyle, which saw them merge drum ‘n’ bass tempos with hip-hop beats, therefore creating a double-time effect.

The very best high-fashion models know how to rock any style, and Kendall Jenner just proved worthy of such status! The 26-year-old beauty sported a bold new hair color while out in Paris on Saturday Feb. 26. The fiery red tone taking over her luscious locks was a dramatic departure from her trademark raven tresses — and we’re not mad about it at all!

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVNBC has given a straight to series order to crime drama “The Thing About Pam,” with Renee Zellweger set to executive produce and star.The six-episode true-crime series from Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Zellweger’s Big Picture Co. is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria, which was explored on the NBC news magazine “Dateline” and in a 201 podcast.“When you think about what qualifies something as a ‘must watch,’ I’m not sure you could do any better than the undeniable trifecta of Renee Zellweger, Blumhouse and ‘Dateline,’” said Susan Rovner, chairman, entertainment content, NBCUniversal .

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNBCUniversal has finalized its organizational structure under new television and streaming entertainment chief Susan Rovner, a move that includes 50 layoffs, mostly in the content division.Scripted content president Lisa Katz’s team now includes Cara Dellaverson and Alex Sepiol, who have been tapped to together lead drama development and current programming as executive VPs of drama series. Dellaverson, who joined NBCU in 2015, was most recently exec VP of drama programming.

NBC scripted casting chief Grace Wu has been upped to oversee casting across NBCUniversal’s entire television and streaming portfolio.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterLongtime casting executive Grace Wu has been upped to lead casting across NBCUniversal’s television and streaming entertainment portfolio in the newly established position of executive vice president of casting in the entertainment content division.Wu will be tasked with overseeing scripted and unscripted casting and talent across broadcast network NBC, streamer Peacock and cable networks Bravo, E!, oxygen, Dyfy, Universal Kids and USA, reporting to NBCU entertainment content chairman Susan Rovner. Wu was most recently executive VP of scripted casting at NBC Entertainment, a position she held since 2009.