If folks are looking for more Pat McAfee in their life, then they are in luck. The McAfee takeover of everything ESPN is continuing with the controversial sports personality joining “Monday Night Countdown,” ESPN announced Wednesday morning. Adding McAfee to the on-site prime-time show could position him for a role in the company’s coverage of … Read more
Burke Magnus, ESPN’s president of content, shed light on Molly Qerim’s abrupt exit Monday from “First Take” after hosting the show since 2015. In an interview with The Athletic released Thursday, Magnus explained that prior to Qerim announcing her departure from the Worldwide Leader, both sides had already determined that she would be taken off … Read more
Bradley almost bounced. Derek Cianfrance, who directed and co-wrote the crime drama “The Place Beyond the Pines,” revealed that Bradley Cooper nearly bowed out of the production after disagreeing on a script rewrite. According to Cianfrance, 50, the “Maestro” star hated the fact that in the updated script — this time co-written by Darius Marder … Read more
Vanna White will reportedly miss a few upcoming episodes of “Wheel of Fortune” as the iconic letter-turner allegedly continues her contract negotiations. Puck News reported Friday that White, 66, apparently got COVID-19 in late July while “Wheel” was filming its annual “Teachers Week,” which is scheduled to air in October. That’s when producers apparently called … Read more
Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head of the Alliance of Motion Picture and … Read more
Hollywood’s Covid-19 protocols, which were set to expire Friday, will remain in place while negotiations continue between the AMPTP and DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and the Basic Crafts. In a joint statement, the unions announced “a continuation of negotiations of the Return-to-Work agreement while discussions continue with the AMPTP,” and that the current rules “will remain in … Read more
Kelly Ripa detailed how she came to cohost “Live! With Regis and Kelly” alongside Regis Philbin. In her book, “Live Wire,” Ripa said that the contract negotiations were “petty.” Ripa said she was “commanded” to use Philbin’s hair and makeup team, among other things. Loading Something is loading. Kelly Ripa opened up about the behind-the-scenes … Read more
Will and Harry’s reunion included extended negotiations behind the scenes Sky News Australia Prince Harry and Prince William Ate Dinner Apart on the Night of Queen Elizabeth’s Death The Daily Beast Harry and William Ate Apart on Night of Queen’s Death, but Bombshell Text Brought Them Together msnNOW Prince Harry braced to take ‘active’ royal role following ‘sensational … Read more