The Shocking Disney Shakeup: Why Exactly Was Peter Rice Ousted?

James Lock made his first public appearance following his ex girlfriend Yazmin Oukhellou’s devastating car accident earlier this week as he attended Amazon’s Prime Day Dream House event in Shoreditch, London, on Wednesday.The 35 year old showed up in a casually stylish outfit as he wore a khaki green open shirt with matching loose-fitting trousers and a white vest underneath, along with a pair of black sandals. James looked solemn as he posed for the cameras before he made his way inside to begin the evening of live entertainment. The TOWIE star’s attendance at the event comes after his ex Yazmin, 28, was seriously injured in a car accident in Bodrum, Turkey, where she had been travelling with on-and-off boyfriend Jake McLean.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly took a trip to Wyoming to celebrate Fourth of July, the Mirror claims. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who recently visited the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, were allegedly spotted watching a parade with their son Archie, three, and at least one bodyguard. According to reports, the young family visited Jackson Hole which is a popular mountain town and ski resort with some of their friends.

Good Morning Britain’s (GMB) Alex Beresford has delighted fans by sharing a picture of him and his fiancée's sun-soaked holiday with views to die for.The rare Instagram upload shows the star in his swimming trunks chilling inside a hammock while holding a wine glass. And if you weren't already envious of the stunning image quality, the sunset view and green foliage are enough to make you book a getaway with your other half.The GMB star captioned the post with a love heart emoji and wrote: "Went for a short time, stayed for a long time." We are sure his 130K followers would also extend their vacation with such a picturesque landscape - not to mention a glance at the host's chiselled body as he smoulders in another photo while looking off into the distance.

Leeds United winger Raphinha wants to join Barcelona, according to reports.The Brazil international has attracted attention from all over Europe for his performances in the Premier League, which played a large part in keeping Leeds afloat last season. A number of England's top clubs flocked to express their interest.Liverpool have long been linked with a move, Arsenal and Tottenham emerged as contenders once the transfer window opened, while Chelsea reportedly had a £55million bid accepted last week.

Boris Johnson has stepped down as Conservative Party leader after a string of mass resignations made his already precarious position unsustainable.Addressing the public today, the Prime Minister looked sullen and tired as he expressed sadness at giving up "the best job in the world".Wearing a navy blue suit and patterned tie, he revealed plans to serve as PM until a new successor is brought in the autumn.READ MORE: Who will replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister? Next PM odds and most likely successorIt's a stark contrast to BoJo's first speech as PM back on July 24, 2019.Less than three years ago, Johnson wore a similar smart suit, crisp white shirt and blue tie as he promised to "restore trust in democracy" and "prepare for a post-Brexit future".His signature blonde locks weren't as wild as they looked today, nor did he have dark circles under his eyes.BoJo had plenty of obstacles to deal with during his two years and 348 days in charge of the nation – from the pandemic to Partygate.But it was Johnson's decision to promote ally Chris Pincher to deputy chief whip that proved the final nail in the coffin.The PM approved the appointment despite widespread allegations of inappropriate behaviour.Johnson claimed he was unaware of the complaints but was accused of dishonesty – as it was shown he was told about allegations numerous times.

mum claims her 11-year-old son has been beaten "black and blue" by bullies at school "because he's English". Kelly Wood from Gowerton, Wales says her son Liam has been picked on for over four years with other kids punching him and calling him names.

Manchester United have reiterated that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale this summer, despite fresh reports suggesting a number of clubs are considering a move for him. The Manchester Evening News revealed earlier this week that United's inactivity in the transfer market and a salary reduction are among the issues that have convinced Ronaldo to try and seek a move away from the club.

Expectant parents are being invited to take part in a spectacular new public art event from the organisers of the Manchester International Festival. Anyone expecting a baby in January 2023 is invited to take part in the event, which will "celebrate new life" with a series of lights beamed into the clouds to mark every new life born in the city.

A passenger was dragged along by a tram for more than 40 feet when their bag became trapped in a door. The shocking incident happened at Shudehill Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre at about 11.15am on May 27.

British Airways (BA) have announced it will axe a further 10,300 short-haul flights until the end of October, causing travel chaos for thousands of holiday-makers.

Police have made an arrest after a drugs bust in Paisley.

The Courier has teamed up with Blair Drummond Safari Park to offer readers the chance to win a family pass for two adults and two children each week - and learn a bit more about their residents at the same time.

In her first public comments since she was elevated to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment, Dana Walden sent a memo to staff Monday morning. In it, she expressed her “immense appreciation to Bob Chapek for giving me this opportunity of a lifetime,” noting that “is enormously proud of what we do.” She also praised Peter Rice, “a gifted executive,” for his mentorship and friendship and highlighted the achievements of each division in the content group’s portfolio.

William Earl Dana Walden, newly promoted to Disney’s top TV post, addressed the shocking management shakeup that saw her elevation and the ouster of her longtime boss, Peter Rice.Walden sent a note to Disney General Entertainment staffers detailing the vast unit’s many recent success stories across ABC, FX, Hulu, Freeform, National Geographic and the production units that Walden now oversees. She noted the surprising transition that was unveiled June 9.

Sex Pistols‘ Steve Jones says he would be “down” for an ABBA-style hologram reunion for the punk idols.The Swedish pop heroes are currently hosting an ‘ABBA Voyage’ residency in London, where ‘ABBAtars’ perform alongside a live band. It’s expected to run for five years.Speaking on Rolling Stone’s Music Now podcast, Jones was asked about the idea of a Pistols reunion in the future, with the band having last played together in 2008.“Seeing that Abba can do it without being there, I’d be down,” Jones said in response.Listen to the podcast below.Last weekend (June 4), Sex Pistols‘ ‘God Save The Queen’ was the biggest-selling single in the UK. The 1977 hit was reissued on Friday (June 3), and hit the top spot exactly 45 years after it was notoriously denied Number One.

Selome Hailu After being ousted from his post as Disney’s head of TV content, Peter Rice sent a final memo to staffers.The news came Thursday morning as a shock to the industry, including many at Disney. Rice is being replaced by his top lieutenant, Dana Walden.View the memo in full below.Hi everyone:I am incredibly sad that this will be the last “weekend read” that I will be sending you.

William Earl After the shocking news that Peter Rice has been ousted as the head of TV content for Disney, and will be replaced by his top lieutenant, Dana Walden, media insiders are left scratching their heads and speculating about the behind-the-scenes dealmaking taking place. For the uninitiated, Variety has put together a primer on the incoming and outgoing heads of Disney television.*Bio:Born and raised in the U.K., Rice’s family was close to Rupert Murdoch’s family, which lead to a Fox film internship in 1987.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek and his leadership team have the “support and confidence” of the company’s board of directors, according to a statement by Chairman Susan Arnold.

UPDATED: Disney has confirmed the exit of Peter Rice and the ascension of Dana Walden. Release is below.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorIn a shocking turn of events, Peter Rice has been ousted as head of TV content for Disney, to be replaced by his top lieutenant, Dana Walden.Rice, who served as chairman of general entertainment content, came to Disney with the acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, as did Walden.

When voters go to the polls Tuesday for Los Angeles’ primary election, they are likely to advance two mayoral candidates to the general election: Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and developer Rick Caruso.