Bill Belichick’s publicist at Simon & Schuster assured the North Carolina football coach that his “CBS Sunday Morning” interview, which turned out to be a media disaster, would only be a “puff piece” to promote his new book, “The Art of Winning,” and that CBS producers assured them the interview would not go beyond the … Read more
Reporters trying to get interviews with Steven Spielberg would sometimes grouse that his publicist’s job amounted to speaking a single word: “No.” But Marvin Levy, who served as Mr. Spielberg’s publicist for 42 years, was responsible for much more than body blocking the fifth estate (which he usually did with a gentlemanly grace). Mr. Spielberg … Read more
It’s never-ending. The Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively scandal continues, with Baldoni, 40, now being sued by his former publicist. According to Variety, Steph Jones, who owns the public relations firm Jonesworks, has accused Baldoni of breaching their contract, which required him to pay her $25,000 per month. The Post reached out to Baldoni’s lawyer … Read more
Mickey Cottrell, a veteran Hollywood publicist, who championed independent films for decades and also dabbled in acting, has died. He was 79. Cottrell died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills in Los Angeles, California. His sister Suzy Cottrell confirmed his death and posted a tribute … Read more
Olivia Newton-John’s publicist admits it’s ‘disappointing’ she was snubbed from the Emmy Awards’ In Memoriam following her death at the age of 73 By Laura Fox and Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:53 BST, 15 September 2022 | Updated: 11:09 BST, 15 September 2022 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Olivia Newton-John’s … Read more