Author: Alan Foster
Magic Johnson remains as ambitious as ever, even decades after his championship wins with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s. Johnson continuously explores new business ventures, including his recent ownership stakes in the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite these fresh endeavors, Johnson’s commitment to HIV/AIDS advocacy has remained unwavering. During the 4th annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS, hosted at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie Johnson received the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award. This award is named in honor of the late actress Elizabeth Taylor, who dedicated her platform…
Alexandra Grant is revealing more about her relationship with boyfriend Keanu Reeves! https://twitter.com/greenlemonme/status/1705665267957657714 The accomplished visual artist, who is 50 years old, attended the Los Angeles Beverly Arts Icon Awards on Friday without Reeves, who is 59 years old. When asked whether it is more challenging or simpler to navigate red carpets by herself, she provided a reflective response. “The good news about falling in love as an adult is that I had built my own career by the time that my relationship had begun,” she shared with PEOPLE. “I feel very confident in the relationship on the red carpet.…
As the conclusion of the WGA strike approaches, the first area to regain a sense of normalcy is expected to be late-night television. Producers are actively planning to resume broadcasts within the next two to three weeks. “We want to come back ASAP,” said one late night insider, while another insider mentioned: “I think everybody’s leaning forward, like they’re ready to go…. I would look for them to return on October 2 or October 9. I think that they are going to be very motivated to get their crews working again.” Insiders have reported that certain late-night producers are already…
Rupert Murdoch, known for his determined leadership in building a media empire that left a significant mark on national politics in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, will retire from his role as the symbolic leader of the companies under his control, Fox Corp. and News Corp. This decision could potentially trigger uncertainties regarding the future of both entities. https://twitter.com/GeneralMCNews/status/1704845360470847717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1704845360470847717%7Ctwgr%5E33bb2473905f1cb8a4248a84b8f87a7a60ea3b45%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fallaccesshub.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost-new.php Lachlan Murdoch, his son, is set to assume the position of chairman at both companies, Fox Corp. and News Corp. These entities collectively oversee Fox News Channel and The Wall Street Journal in the United States, as well…
Seth MacFarlane is once again making a generous donation to the Entertainment Community Fund. The prolific creator, who previously donated $1 million to ECF in July to support industry professionals during the Hollywood strikes, has now pledged an additional $5 million. This contribution is part of a new $10 million initiative launched in partnership between ECF and MacFarlane, aimed at encouraging more donors to help those affected by the ongoing work stoppage that has led to thousands of job losses in the industry. https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1704921517904027991 ECF, formerly known as the Actors Fund, extends its support to a broader spectrum of professionals…
An iconic character has made a comeback in a distant galaxy. Following widespread anticipation, Hayden Christensen made an unexpected appearance on Ahsoka, revisiting his role as the beloved podracer-turned-Jedi-turned-galactic leader. Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker reunited with his former Jedi apprentice Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in episodes 4 and 5, putting an end to months of speculation. Disney has unveiled a glimpse behind the scenes of Hayden Christensen’s comeback. In a featurette recorded prior to the commencement of the SAG-AFTRA strike, Dave Filoni, the creator of the Ahsoka series, delves into his motivation for bringing back the character who would eventually transform…
According to Leslie Jones, real friends prevent their pals from getting embarrassed at awards ceremonies. “It made me so infuriated,” says Leslie Jones, 56, as she describes her reaction to witnessing her dear friend Chris Rock, 58, being slapped by Will Smith during the 2022 Oscars broadcast. “You don’t know that I was going to jump in my car and roll up there. I was so f—ing mad on so many levels.” In her upcoming memoir, titled “Leslie F*cking Jones,” set to be released on September 19, Leslie Jones recounts their initial encounter with Chris Rock in the mid-90s. Over…
While Natalie Portman is known for her active advocacy of feminism and her role as a co-founder of the female-focused soccer club (Angel City FC), she does not subscribe to the concept of a “female gaze.” During an interview featured in Vanity Fair France’s 10-year anniversary issue, held before the SAG-AFTRA protest, Portman asserted that “to say that a female director has a particular gaze is reductive of women’s individuality and points of view.” The actress, who’s a Harvard alumnus, states that gender doesn’t play a role when she’s selecting a project to work on. Portman said, “Female directors should…
Demi Lovato stated that her “phase of dating older men” was “gross.” “I think what I went through is I had a phase of dating older men and dating older guys because of my daddy issues, obviously. And now I’m at a place where I’m in an amazing relationship,” the 31-year-old revealed to Howard Stern on his SiriusXM talk show on Monday. “I can say with confidence that my daddy issues aren’t anything that are inside of me anymore, and I think there’s a few signs to that. I’m with a partner that is my age, essentially. I look back…
Paul Feig is donating a six-figure sum to the Motion Picture and Television Fund’s Community Care Fund. The director has contributed $100,000 to the fund to assist members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) in Southern California who have been affected by Hollywood’s dual strikes. Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike on May 2 in response to an ongoing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). SAG-AFTRA members joined the picket lines on July 14, resulting in an extensive work slump in Hollywood. “My heart goes out…