Al Roker and his company were accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to follow a diversity, equity and inclusion mandate. Former executive producer Bill Schultz is suing the “Today” show anchor and Al Roker Entertainment, claiming he was “wrongfully and illegally targeted” for termination in 2023 after calling out the company’s failure to properly … Read more
It’s virtually impossible to get behind this. A former top video game executive suggests that players, who are already giving an arm and a leg for expensive top titles, take excessive tipping to the virtual world next — by paying a gratuity of up to 30% extra. Mike Ybarra, the former president of the major … Read more
An era is over at ESPN. Longtime network executive Norby Williamson is out effective Friday after a tenure that stretched nearly four decades, The Post has learned. About a year ago, Burke Magnus was promoted above Williamson to become president of ESPN content. Sources said that Magnus and Williamson did not share a vision that … Read more
ESPN host Pat McAfee is doubling down on his January comments about ESPN. The former NFL punter turned sports media personality called his prior words — which centered around network executive Norby Williamson — “a warning shot,” saying he doesn’t have “a motherf–king boss” during an appearance on Showtime’s “All the Smoke” podcast. A clip … Read more
Frank Valentini, an executive producer on the hit soap opera “One Life to Live,” has released a statement following the death of star Amanda Davies. “I had the great pleasure of watching Amanda Slezak grow up during my tenure at ‘One Life to Live’ and know that Erika’s role as ‘mom’ was her most important,” Valentini, 61, … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have “no original ideas,” according to a top Hollywood executive. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been warned of a “make or break year” after having signed a handful of lucrative deals in 2023 that have seemingly caused the ongoing royal rift to widen. And according to one senior … Read more
Pat McAfee isn’t backing down. And he wants to make it clear who exactly he does and does not like at ESPN. McAfee made headlines on Friday when he unloaded on his “Pat McAfee Show” about people at ESPN trying to sabotage him and his program, specifically calling out executive editor and head of event … Read more
Ghosts of ESPN’s past have chimed in after Pat McAfee took shots at network executive Norby Williamson on his show on Friday. Following a column by The Post’s Andrew Marchand which opined that McAfee would need to get better TV ratings to justify a $17 million annual salary and the headaches he brings to ESPN … Read more
Pat McAfee called out ESPN executive Norby Williamson by name in an explosive segment on Friday. Earlier this week, The Post’s Andrew Marchand wrote a column opining that McAfee needs to get better TV ratings if his show is going to be a headache for ESPN in the wake of the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel dustup. … Read more
The president of the Chiefs believes Travis Kelce can shake off all the extra attention coming from his rumored relationship with Taylor Swift, and continue to excel on the football field. Mark Donovan, who joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was elevated to president in 2011, spoke to PEOPLE about his … Read more
Pop culture was forever transformed when Madonna kissed Britney Spears — and then Christina Aguilera — on stage at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. However, it has often been forgotten that when the Queen of Pop, 65, turned from Spears to kiss the “Dirrty” singer, 42, during the drama-packed event, the camera quickly cut … Read more
George Kolasa, a longtime luxury fashion corporate executive, has died from an aggressive brain tumor. He was 57. His death was announced Wednesday on his Instagram page, where he had spent the past year chronicling his battle with glioblastoma multiforme. “It is with a broken heart that we share the news of George’s passing,” the … Read more
He’s got an epic body. The co-head of Paramount’s motion picture group revealed Wednesday that they cast Irish heartthrob Paul Mescal in “Gladiator 2” after seeing his bare torso. The “Normal People” actor showed the goods in the West End revival of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” “He played Stanley, and there are several … Read more
Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur just grew up. Toy company Mattel revealed Sunday that its upcoming “Barney” film will be geared more toward adults than children, according to the New Yorker. Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon told the publication that the movie will be “surrealistic.” “We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than … Read more
Marvel Studios is reeling from the exit of major executive Victoria Alonso. Alonso had been with Marvel’s screen business since its inception, joining the company in 2006 in the lead-up to the 2008 release of its first film, Iron Man. The Hollywood Reporter said she left the business this past Friday. While the reasons are unclear, … Read more
James Cameron had some stern words for one particular movie exec who took issue with the controversial runtime of his 2009 blockbuster “Avatar.” The multi-Oscar-winning filmmaker, 68, recalled a particular conversation that took place with a Fox executive who “begged” him to make the 162-minute epic shorter. Speaking to GQ ahead of the highly-anticipated sequel “Avatar: … Read more
Italian fashion exec Carolina Cucinelli’s favorite luxuries Carolina Cucinelli, co-creative director of Brunello Cucinelli, reveals her ultimate Italian luxury shopping list. NY Post photo composite Source link
This beauty pageant is getting ugly. Multiple sexual misconduct allegations are quickly amounting against former Miss USA Vice President Max Sebrechts, husband to the national director of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, Crystle Stewart, as the pageant is being investigated for claims of “rigging.” Sebrechts allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to multiple contestants, as … Read more