Watch out “Woj” and “Shams,” there’s a new NBA scoop machine: “CNN Sports.”
The biggest NBA move of the week broke on TNT’s Inside the NBA Tuesday night, with the studio team revealing that ESPN analyst Doc Rivers had agreed to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Their source? “CNN Sports.”
“Ok, are we ready for breaking news?” Inside the NBA host Adam Lefkoe began. “We have news in from CNN…” “From CNN?!” analyst Jamal Crawford responded. “From CNN Sports,” Lefkoe continued, breaking the Rivers news on-air.
Bleacher Report, TNT Sports’ digital news brand, subsequently shared the news itself, also citing CNN Sports.
And not long after the news broke on TNT, CNN.com published a story (the byline was just “CNN Staff”) with more detail on the move. It wasn’t until Wednesday morning that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (“Woj”) and The Athletic’s Shams Charania (“Shams”) confirmed the move.
The biggest NBA move of the week broke on TNT’s Inside the NBA Tuesday night, with the studio team revealing that ESPN analyst Doc Rivers had agreed to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Their source? “CNN Sports.”
“Ok, are we ready for breaking news?” Inside the NBA host Adam Lefkoe began. “We have news in from CNN…” “From CNN?!” analyst Jamal Crawford responded. “From CNN Sports,” Lefkoe continued, breaking the Rivers news on-air.
Bleacher Report, TNT Sports’ digital news brand, subsequently shared the news itself, also citing CNN Sports.
And not long after the news broke on TNT, CNN.com published a story (the byline was just “CNN Staff”) with more detail on the move. It wasn’t until Wednesday morning that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (“Woj”) and The Athletic’s Shams Charania (“Shams”) confirmed the move.
- 1/24/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jann Wenner, the publishing icon who co-founded Rolling Stone and led the magazine for five decades, has a new book out this month titled The Masters. In the Little Brown and Company release, Wenner revisits lengthy interviews conducted during his Rolling Stone days with a selection of rock titans including Bono, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Pete Townshend.
To promote The Masters, Wenner sat for a lengthy interview of his own with The New York Times’ David Marchese (a onetime online editor at Rolling Stone), during which he opened up on how he zeroed in on those particular rockers for the book, many of whom are or were close friends. The book does not include any interviews with Black or female musicians, and Wenner’s explanation as to why is now catching heat online.
Marchese asked Wenner to further explain the selection process, which...
To promote The Masters, Wenner sat for a lengthy interview of his own with The New York Times’ David Marchese (a onetime online editor at Rolling Stone), during which he opened up on how he zeroed in on those particular rockers for the book, many of whom are or were close friends. The book does not include any interviews with Black or female musicians, and Wenner’s explanation as to why is now catching heat online.
Marchese asked Wenner to further explain the selection process, which...
- 9/15/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the football field for a night to attend the 2023 Tony Awards — and his appearance at Broadway’s biggest night quickly went viral.
Rodgers and his New York Jets teammate, C.J. Uzomah, were spotted posing on the red carpet at the 76th annual event held at United Palace in New York.
The football star — who was recently transferred to the Jets and has been spotted attending events such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — cleaned up nice for the occasion in a metallic brown suit.
Fans couldn’t help but notice the New York Jets quarterback looking hilariously confused in the Tony Awards audience and took to Twitter to share screenshots of the broadcast.
“Aaron Rodgers looks like he just spotted a member of his family at the Tonys,” one Twitter user wrote.
Aaron Rodgers looks like he just spotted a member of his family at the Tonys.
Rodgers and his New York Jets teammate, C.J. Uzomah, were spotted posing on the red carpet at the 76th annual event held at United Palace in New York.
The football star — who was recently transferred to the Jets and has been spotted attending events such as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — cleaned up nice for the occasion in a metallic brown suit.
Fans couldn’t help but notice the New York Jets quarterback looking hilariously confused in the Tony Awards audience and took to Twitter to share screenshots of the broadcast.
“Aaron Rodgers looks like he just spotted a member of his family at the Tonys,” one Twitter user wrote.
Aaron Rodgers looks like he just spotted a member of his family at the Tonys.
- 6/12/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Actor Laurence Fishburne will present a workshop of his new solo stage show Like They Do In The Movies this July as part of the New York Stage and Film Summer Season at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Directed by Leonard Foglia, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Fishburne, will makes its world premiere with a Nysaf staging on July 28 and 29. The Matrix Trilogy star Fishburne describes the solo show as “the stories and lies people have told me. And that I have told myself.”
Fishburne won a Tony Award in 1992 for his portrayal of Sterling Johnson in the Broadway production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running.
The 38-year-old Nysaf is considered to be among the preeminent theater incubators in the country. Among the theater works with developmental roots there are Hamilton, Hadestown, Side Man, The Humans, American Idiot, Doubt...
Directed by Leonard Foglia, Like They Do In The Movies, written and performed by Fishburne, will makes its world premiere with a Nysaf staging on July 28 and 29. The Matrix Trilogy star Fishburne describes the solo show as “the stories and lies people have told me. And that I have told myself.”
Fishburne won a Tony Award in 1992 for his portrayal of Sterling Johnson in the Broadway production of August Wilson’s Two Trains Running.
The 38-year-old Nysaf is considered to be among the preeminent theater incubators in the country. Among the theater works with developmental roots there are Hamilton, Hadestown, Side Man, The Humans, American Idiot, Doubt...
- 3/30/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
MSNBC’s election night coverage featured a bevy of the cable newser’s all-stars, including Rachel Maddow, Brian Williams, Joy Reid and Nicolle Wallace. But, as was clear to anyone watching Tuesday night, the breakout of the evening was political correspondent Steve Kornacki, master of the interactive touchscreen map that has become a staple of TV news political coverage.
Every network has someone in this role. On CNN, for instance, John King has long served as master of the interactive electoral map. But none brings to the job the Charlie Kelly “Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack” vibe that Kornacki does, with his shirt sleeves and striped necktie.
Just hours into Tuesday night’s coverage, Kornacki began trending in the United States on Twitter.
i bet steve kornacki can do some freaky stuff with an abacus
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) November 4, 2020
steve kornacki off to a strong start, but the coaches...
Every network has someone in this role. On CNN, for instance, John King has long served as master of the interactive electoral map. But none brings to the job the Charlie Kelly “Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack” vibe that Kornacki does, with his shirt sleeves and striped necktie.
Just hours into Tuesday night’s coverage, Kornacki began trending in the United States on Twitter.
i bet steve kornacki can do some freaky stuff with an abacus
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) November 4, 2020
steve kornacki off to a strong start, but the coaches...
- 11/4/2020
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
On Monday, LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time about an NBA executive who tweeted in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and caused a spike in tensions between China and the NBA, saying that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “wasn’t educated on the situation.”
But after an intense social media backlash, James said his comments were misunderstood and that he was “not discussing the substance” of Morey’s tweet.
On Oct. 4, Morey tweeted in support of the Hong Kong protests. In retaliation, the Chinese government canceled or postponed several NBA preseason events in China. The situation got worse after the NBA offered differing statements, tepidly defending Morey in English, and profusely apologizing in Chinese. Soon after, a bipartisan congressional group that included New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz harshly criticized the league in a statement, saying in part that it is “outrageous...
But after an intense social media backlash, James said his comments were misunderstood and that he was “not discussing the substance” of Morey’s tweet.
On Oct. 4, Morey tweeted in support of the Hong Kong protests. In retaliation, the Chinese government canceled or postponed several NBA preseason events in China. The situation got worse after the NBA offered differing statements, tepidly defending Morey in English, and profusely apologizing in Chinese. Soon after, a bipartisan congressional group that included New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz harshly criticized the league in a statement, saying in part that it is “outrageous...
- 10/15/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Space Jam 2 may have LeBron James, but it continues to have trouble recruiting other NBA All-Stars.
Stephen Curry turned down an offer to have a cameo in the film, The New York Times reported Friday, following The Hollywood Reporter's April story noting that, in addition to the Golden State Warriors star, James Harden and Kevin Durant were also unlikely to appear in the sequel to the 1996 Michael Jordan alien-basketball pic.
In an excerpt of an interview between Curry and Times NBA reporter Sopan Deb, which Deb tweeted Friday, Curry explained he couldn't appear in the Warner Bros. film due to scheduling ...
Stephen Curry turned down an offer to have a cameo in the film, The New York Times reported Friday, following The Hollywood Reporter's April story noting that, in addition to the Golden State Warriors star, James Harden and Kevin Durant were also unlikely to appear in the sequel to the 1996 Michael Jordan alien-basketball pic.
In an excerpt of an interview between Curry and Times NBA reporter Sopan Deb, which Deb tweeted Friday, Curry explained he couldn't appear in the Warner Bros. film due to scheduling ...
- 6/22/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Space Jam 2 may have LeBron James, but it continues to have trouble recruiting other NBA All-Stars.
Stephen Curry turned down an offer to cameo in the film, The New York Times reported on Friday, following The Hollywood Reporter's April story noting that, in addition to the Golden State Warriors star, James Harden and Kevin Durant were also unlikely to star in the sequel to the 1996 Michael Jordan alien-basketball pic.
In an excerpt of an interview between Curry and Times NBA reporter Sopan Deb, which Deb tweeted Friday, Curry explained he couldn't appear in the Warner Bros. film due to scheduling issues....
Stephen Curry turned down an offer to cameo in the film, The New York Times reported on Friday, following The Hollywood Reporter's April story noting that, in addition to the Golden State Warriors star, James Harden and Kevin Durant were also unlikely to star in the sequel to the 1996 Michael Jordan alien-basketball pic.
In an excerpt of an interview between Curry and Times NBA reporter Sopan Deb, which Deb tweeted Friday, Curry explained he couldn't appear in the Warner Bros. film due to scheduling issues....
- 6/22/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Louis C.K.’s first advertised stand-up performance at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar Monday night drew two protesters, lots of tweets and a fairly lukewarm sorta-review in The New York Times.
Though there was talk that C.K. would return to the Cellar tonight, his name is not listed on the comedy club’s website roster.
“We’ve taken a lot of criticism for surprising people with his unannounced performances,” said Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman to The New York Times culture writer Sopan Deb. “I’m afraid now we will be criticized for the opposite.”
C.K.’s two Monday evening sets at the Greenwich Village club were not his first since the sexual harassment allegations that torpedoed his career, but they were the first announced by the comedy club on the sign outside.
And while the New York Post tweeted that protestors “descended” on the gig, Deb, who was there,...
Though there was talk that C.K. would return to the Cellar tonight, his name is not listed on the comedy club’s website roster.
“We’ve taken a lot of criticism for surprising people with his unannounced performances,” said Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman to The New York Times culture writer Sopan Deb. “I’m afraid now we will be criticized for the opposite.”
C.K.’s two Monday evening sets at the Greenwich Village club were not his first since the sexual harassment allegations that torpedoed his career, but they were the first announced by the comedy club on the sign outside.
And while the New York Post tweeted that protestors “descended” on the gig, Deb, who was there,...
- 10/30/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Louis C.K.’s latest performance at the Comedy Cellar in New York City was certainly no secret, as a crowd of protestors gathered outside the Greenwich Village club on Monday night.
Many held signs supporting the #MeToo movement and the five women who have accused the disgraced comedian of sexual misconduct.
“Does this sign make you uncomfortable, Louie?” read one sign, while another said: “When you support Louis C.K., you tell women your laughter is more important than their sexual assaults and loss of their careers.”
After performing a number of surprise shows — that even the Comedy Cellar management wasn’t expecting — in recent months, C.K. was on the bill Monday night, marking the first time he had an advertised gig on stage since his public downfall last November.
Many held signs supporting the #MeToo movement and the five women who have accused the disgraced comedian of sexual misconduct.
“Does this sign make you uncomfortable, Louie?” read one sign, while another said: “When you support Louis C.K., you tell women your laughter is more important than their sexual assaults and loss of their careers.”
After performing a number of surprise shows — that even the Comedy Cellar management wasn’t expecting — in recent months, C.K. was on the bill Monday night, marking the first time he had an advertised gig on stage since his public downfall last November.
- 10/30/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
As comedians continue to have heated debates about Louis C.K.’s unofficial return to stand-up comedy, Saturday Night Live “Weekend Update” anchor Michael Che took to Instagram to chime about the coverage of C.K.’s recent surprise stand-up set Sunday night at New York City’s Comedy Cellar.
C.K., who late last year admitted to sexual misconduct, has been under a lot of criticism for his apparent comeback. Che, who deleted his Twitter account about three years ago, addressed the skeptical and quick-to-judge “Megans” of media and how they “freak out” because the world is still turning.
“What’s interesting to me about these articles against Louis Ck performing again, is how important fame is to people,” Che said on his Instagram stories, which since have disappeared. “A lot of what I read says that Ck shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them,...
C.K., who late last year admitted to sexual misconduct, has been under a lot of criticism for his apparent comeback. Che, who deleted his Twitter account about three years ago, addressed the skeptical and quick-to-judge “Megans” of media and how they “freak out” because the world is still turning.
“What’s interesting to me about these articles against Louis Ck performing again, is how important fame is to people,” Che said on his Instagram stories, which since have disappeared. “A lot of what I read says that Ck shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them,...
- 8/29/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“SNL” “Weekend Update” host Michael Che is the latest comedian to weigh in on Louis C.K.’s surprise stand-up set.
Che said that the online reaction and outrage over C.K.’s appearance had to do with how important fame and celebrity is to observers.
“omg! Can you believe that guy went on with his life?! Yes Megan. I can.” Che said in an Instagram story Tuesday night. Che then responded to an article written about C.K. and potential #MeToo comebacks, saying that what drives most of the articles he reads on similar subjects is a desire and value of fame.
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“A lot of what I read says C.K. shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them, he’s still winning. Isn’t that strange?” Che said.
Che said that the online reaction and outrage over C.K.’s appearance had to do with how important fame and celebrity is to observers.
“omg! Can you believe that guy went on with his life?! Yes Megan. I can.” Che said in an Instagram story Tuesday night. Che then responded to an article written about C.K. and potential #MeToo comebacks, saying that what drives most of the articles he reads on similar subjects is a desire and value of fame.
Also Read: Louis Ck's Surprise Return to Stand-Up Splits Crisis PR Experts: 'In Comedy Timing Is Everything'
“A lot of what I read says C.K. shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them, he’s still winning. Isn’t that strange?” Che said.
- 8/29/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Louis C.K.’s return to the comedy world for the first time since admitting to sexual misconduct last fall is causing a strong reaction online. While many are critical of a potential C.K. comeback (read Caroline Framke’s Variety column “We Don’t Owe Louis C.K. Anything”), others are voicing support for the comedian. “Saturday Night Live” cast member Michael Che used his Instagram account to defend C.K.’s return, responding to the negative reaction by asking rhetorically, “Omg! Can you believe that guy went on with his life?! Yes, I can.”
“What’s interesting to me about these articles against Louis C.K. performing again, is how important fame is to people,” Che said. “A lot of what I read says that C.K. shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them, he’s still winning. Isn’t that strange?”
Che continued...
“What’s interesting to me about these articles against Louis C.K. performing again, is how important fame is to people,” Che said. “A lot of what I read says that C.K. shouldn’t get to be a ‘famous’ comedian anymore. Because to them, he’s still winning. Isn’t that strange?”
Che continued...
- 8/29/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Right wing provocateur Mike Cernovich is having a moment. Over the last week he has led a reign of terror on Twitter, exposing old tweets of Hollywood’s mighty and powerful and — to the surprise of some — has wrought real consequences. Here is a round up of some of his most infamous moments past and present.
Sam Seder:
Mike Cernovich targeted the MSNBC contributor over a years old “joke” about his daughter being raped. MSNBC dropped Seder before reinstating him after a public backlash
Perry Fein:
Los Angeles Times freelancer Perry Fein slipped into Cernovich’s DMs threatening violence. He was out from the iconic La paper just hours later
James Gunn:
Cernovich helped lead an online campaign highlighting hundreds of old tweets from Gunn “joking” about pedophilia. Gunn offered an apology, but was dropped by Disney from it’s popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. He remains...
Sam Seder:
Mike Cernovich targeted the MSNBC contributor over a years old “joke” about his daughter being raped. MSNBC dropped Seder before reinstating him after a public backlash
Perry Fein:
Los Angeles Times freelancer Perry Fein slipped into Cernovich’s DMs threatening violence. He was out from the iconic La paper just hours later
James Gunn:
Cernovich helped lead an online campaign highlighting hundreds of old tweets from Gunn “joking” about pedophilia. Gunn offered an apology, but was dropped by Disney from it’s popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. He remains...
- 7/24/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Days after offering contrition to women who “felt uncomfortable or disrespected” by his behavior in the past, Morgan Freeman is calling for an apology of his own.
The actor and Madam Secretary executive producer is looking into legal action against CNN, which on May 24 published a report of Freeman’s alleged harassment of eight women. The behavior reportedly included unwanted touching and offensive public comments about women’s clothing or bodies.
A letter Freeman’s attorneys sent to the cable news network Monday characterized the story, reported by CNN’s Chloe Melas and An Phung, as “journalistic malpractice” that included “falsehoods” and “malicious intent.
The actor and Madam Secretary executive producer is looking into legal action against CNN, which on May 24 published a report of Freeman’s alleged harassment of eight women. The behavior reportedly included unwanted touching and offensive public comments about women’s clothing or bodies.
A letter Freeman’s attorneys sent to the cable news network Monday characterized the story, reported by CNN’s Chloe Melas and An Phung, as “journalistic malpractice” that included “falsehoods” and “malicious intent.
- 5/29/2018
- TVLine.com
As fallout from a May 23 New York Times interview that resulted in apologies from three “Arrested Development” actors continues, Netflix has canceled the cast’s promotional trip across the pond. “We had planned to have most of the ‘Arrested Development’ cast in London this week to support the launch of the new season and meet fans,” said the studio in a statement reported by Deadline and confirmed by IndieWire. “At this time we have decided not to move ahead with promotional activity in the U.K. but hope to bring the cast back at another time.”
Seven members of the fictional Bluth family spoke to the Times’ Sopan Deb ahead of next week’s season five debut. During the conversation, Jessica Walter cried while recounting verbal abuse she allegedly endured from her onscreen ex-husband, Jeffrey Tambor. In late 2017, two accusations of sexual harassment from the set of Amazon’s “Transparent...
Seven members of the fictional Bluth family spoke to the Times’ Sopan Deb ahead of next week’s season five debut. During the conversation, Jessica Walter cried while recounting verbal abuse she allegedly endured from her onscreen ex-husband, Jeffrey Tambor. In late 2017, two accusations of sexual harassment from the set of Amazon’s “Transparent...
- 5/25/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
To promote the fifth season of Netflix's Arrested Development, seven of the cast members reunited earlier this week for a wide-ranging, hourlong group interview in The New York Times. At one point, culture reporter Sopan Deb mentioned the sexual misconduct allegations made against Jeffrey Tambor on the set of Transparent. During his recent mea culpa interview with The Hollywood Reporter, in which he shared side of the story for the first time, Tambor had made a revelation about an on-set "blowup" he had with Jessica Walter on the set of Arrested Development years earlier. Expressing regret, he said he'd "profusely apologized" to the actress. At the time, Walter's publicist said she did not wish to...
- 5/24/2018
- E! Online
“Arrested Development” actress Jessica Walter has received a flood of support since she told The New York Times that co-star Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her on set — and fans are also rallying around her because of a group interview with the newspaper in which some of her male co-stars defended Tambor.
“I have to let go of being angry at him,” Walter said during the interview. She added that in “almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set and it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The report, published Wednesday, said Walter, who plays Lucille Bluth, spoke through tears as Tambor sat a few feet away. He plays her on-screen husband, George Bluth Sr.
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The show’s Jason Bateman said that the behavior...
“I have to let go of being angry at him,” Walter said during the interview. She added that in “almost 60 years of working, I’ve never had anybody yell at me like that on a set and it’s hard to deal with, but I’m over it now.”
The report, published Wednesday, said Walter, who plays Lucille Bluth, spoke through tears as Tambor sat a few feet away. He plays her on-screen husband, George Bluth Sr.
Also Read: 'Arrested Development' Star Jason Bateman Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Jeffrey Tambor Defense
The show’s Jason Bateman said that the behavior...
- 5/24/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Tiffany Haddish may have been snubbed for an Oscar on Tuesday, but she did win Twitter’s heart.
The 38-year-old comedian, known for her breakout role in Girl’s Trip, joined Andy Serkis to host the nominations announcement for the 90th Academy Awards on Tuesday— and had the Internet ablaze with her mispronunciation of some of the nominees, including Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya.
“Daniel Kool-yay… Kal-a-loo… Kall-elujah… Daniel Kall-elujah… — You know it, he know his name!” she said.
Dressed in a black tuxedo pantsuit, Haddish remained in good spirits throughout her early morning flubs (it was 5:30 a.m.
The 38-year-old comedian, known for her breakout role in Girl’s Trip, joined Andy Serkis to host the nominations announcement for the 90th Academy Awards on Tuesday— and had the Internet ablaze with her mispronunciation of some of the nominees, including Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya.
“Daniel Kool-yay… Kal-a-loo… Kall-elujah… Daniel Kall-elujah… — You know it, he know his name!” she said.
Dressed in a black tuxedo pantsuit, Haddish remained in good spirits throughout her early morning flubs (it was 5:30 a.m.
- 1/23/2018
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Robert De Niro was tasked with presenting Meryl Streep the Best Actress prize during the National Board of Review gala for her role in Steven Spielberg’s “The Post,” but the actor used his time at the microphone to undertake a different cause. De Niro put Donald Trump on blast and then some during his introduction, referring to the President as both America’s “baby-in-chief” and “jerkoff-in-chief.”
Read More:How Trump’s Victory Turned the Greatest Documentary of 2017 Into a Political Call to Arms
“It was fascinating to watch ‘The Post,'” De Niro explained. “That story took place nearly 50 years ago, but there are many parallels today, obviously. This fucking idiot is the president. It’s The Emperor’s New Clothes: The guy is a fucking fool.”
De Niro slammed Trump for “putting the press under siege” and made a biting comparison to Nixon’s administration.
“The movie gave us...
Read More:How Trump’s Victory Turned the Greatest Documentary of 2017 Into a Political Call to Arms
“It was fascinating to watch ‘The Post,'” De Niro explained. “That story took place nearly 50 years ago, but there are many parallels today, obviously. This fucking idiot is the president. It’s The Emperor’s New Clothes: The guy is a fucking fool.”
De Niro slammed Trump for “putting the press under siege” and made a biting comparison to Nixon’s administration.
“The movie gave us...
- 1/10/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Sounds like Oprah Winfrey has at least one guaranteed vote if she decides to run for president against Donald Trump in 2020.
Robert De Niro made his opinion on Trump crystal clear Tuesday night while introducing Meryl Streep with the award for best actress at the National Board of Review awards gala, calling the the president an “idiot.”
“It was fascinating to watch The Post. That story took place nearly 50 years ago, but there are many parallels today,” he said of Streep’s latest political drama. “At the time of the story, Donald Trump was suffering from ‘bone spurs.’ Today, the...
Robert De Niro made his opinion on Trump crystal clear Tuesday night while introducing Meryl Streep with the award for best actress at the National Board of Review awards gala, calling the the president an “idiot.”
“It was fascinating to watch The Post. That story took place nearly 50 years ago, but there are many parallels today,” he said of Streep’s latest political drama. “At the time of the story, Donald Trump was suffering from ‘bone spurs.’ Today, the...
- 1/10/2018
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
A TimesTalk devoted to “The Disaster Artist” — featuring the film’s writer-director-star James Franco and his brother and co-star, Dave Franco — has been cancelled with one day’s notice.
The Times provided the following statement to IndieWire: “The event was intended to be a discussion of the making of the film, ‘The Disaster Artist.’ Given the controversy surrounding recent allegations, we’re no longer comfortable proceeding in that vein.”
IndieWire reached out to James Franco’s representatives for comment and clarity; they have yet to respond.
James Franco won the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Golden Globe on January 7 for his performance in the film. He attended the Beverly Hills ceremony dressed in black and wearing a “Time’s Up” pin, referencing the legal aid initiative founded by women in Hollywood (including Natalie Portman, Shonda Rhimes, and Reese Witherspoon) for victims of sexual misconduct. During the telecast,...
The Times provided the following statement to IndieWire: “The event was intended to be a discussion of the making of the film, ‘The Disaster Artist.’ Given the controversy surrounding recent allegations, we’re no longer comfortable proceeding in that vein.”
IndieWire reached out to James Franco’s representatives for comment and clarity; they have yet to respond.
James Franco won the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Golden Globe on January 7 for his performance in the film. He attended the Beverly Hills ceremony dressed in black and wearing a “Time’s Up” pin, referencing the legal aid initiative founded by women in Hollywood (including Natalie Portman, Shonda Rhimes, and Reese Witherspoon) for victims of sexual misconduct. During the telecast,...
- 1/10/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
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