Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor at The Athletic, addressed the growing scandal involving Dianna Russini, a former NFL insider at the New York Times-owned company, and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, in an all-hands meeting lasting about 10 minutes on Wednesday, according to Front Office Sports. In a prepared statement, Ginsberg explained that communication could … Read more
Former Miss USA Noelia Voight reprimanded the Miss Universe Organization executive who called one beauty queen a “dummy” during a fiery exchange, forcing several contestants to walk out of the event. “I stand in full solidarity with Fátima Bosch, Viktoria Kjær Theilvig, and all of the incredible women who walked out yesterday in protest of … Read more
Prince Harry has suffered a setback after a “crucial” Travalyst staffer quit just months after the departure of the eco-friendly firm’s first chairman earlier this year. Sally Davey, who served as the chief executive, has handed in her resignation to the Duke of Sussex and is set to step down in December. “This is a … Read more
An emotional Venus Williams fought back tears while candidly speaking to the media after she was eliminated from the US Open in the first round Monday. Then, her press conference was cut short. Williams, 45, was playing her first Grand Slam match in two years after battling multiple health issues, and lost in three sets … Read more
The former chief executive of The Wiggles – who left after just over a year into his role – has lodged Federal Court proceedings against the popular children’s entertainment group. Luke O’Neill was named the children’s music sensation’s first chief executive last year, according to aNb Media, with his role focusing on “expanding The Wiggles’ … Read more
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order asking drugmakers to voluntarily reduce the prices of key medicines in the United States. But the order cites no obvious legal authority to mandate lower prices. The order said the administration would consider taking regulatory actions or importing drugs from other countries in the future if drugmakers … Read more
Judge Reinhold was set to become a massive movie star in the 1980s, but everything changed in the blink of an eye. After starring in the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies alongside Eddie Murphy and making a memorable appearance in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” Reinhold got a chance at becoming a leading man in “Vice Versa,” but … Read more
Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more
Netflix said on Wednesday that the producer Dan Lin would replace Scott Stuber as the streaming company’s top film executive. Mr. Stuber was the head of Netflix Film for seven years before announcing last month that he would be leaving. During his tenure, he brought a bevy of Oscar-winning filmmakers to Netflix and helped the … Read more
Lee Fitting’s somewhat mysterious dismissal from ESPN in August may have a bit more context now following Thursday’s report that the network engaged in a long-running scheme to acquire Emmy Awards for on-air talent that weren’t eligible to receive the awards. The Emmy statuette name-changing scheme did “factor” into Fitting’s dismissal, The Post’s Andrew Marchand … Read more
Another day, another ESPN executive getting put on blast on “The Pat McAfee Show.” On Tuesday, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his customary appearance, and he opened up about the history of his back-and-forth with Jimmy Kimmel, denying that he insinuated that the ABC late-night host would be on the Jeffrey Epstein list. Rodgers, 40, … Read more
Paula Abdul accused former “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe of allegedly sexually assaulting her multiple times, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles. Abdul, 61, claims Lythgoe, 74, had sexually assaulted her during one of the “initial seasons” of “American Idol” and then again in 2014 … Read more
She’s grown-ish. When it comes to rising stars, there is the bright new light: Marsai Martin. As one of the newest “It” girls in Hollywood, she has already begun to build a legacy before the age of 18. Best known for her role in the ABC sitcom “Black-ish” alongside megastar Anthony Anderson, in 2014 Martin … Read more
Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein died on Sunday at the age of 80 in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family. Stein helped the careers of singer Madonna, the rock band Talking Heads and many others during his career as a record executive. He founded the Rock and Roll … Read more
Emmy winner Ben Feigin — best known for his work as an executive producer of “Schitt’s Creek” — has died. He was 47. A rep for the producer confirmed to The Post that Feigin died Monday of pancreatic cancer. Feigin was instrumental in the success of “Schitt’s Creek” by finding non-traditional financing to sell the … Read more