Chris Rock discusses racism, the Trump administration, and his recent “remixed” comedy special in an hour-long interview with Gayle King.
No Joke: Chris Rock and Gayle King, airing on BET on February 4th, is a continuation of a conversation that Rock and King first conducted at the comedian’s home and aired on CBS This Morning in January.
During the extended interview, Rock also talks about his divorce, the Biden presidency, and his role on Fargo.
“Chris Rock makes you laugh, and more importantly, gets you thinking,” BET said of the special.
No Joke: Chris Rock and Gayle King, airing on BET on February 4th, is a continuation of a conversation that Rock and King first conducted at the comedian’s home and aired on CBS This Morning in January.
During the extended interview, Rock also talks about his divorce, the Biden presidency, and his role on Fargo.
“Chris Rock makes you laugh, and more importantly, gets you thinking,” BET said of the special.
- 2/3/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Tyler Perry received both doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and hopes to help reluctant skeptics form their own opinion about the vaccination.
The multi-hyphenate spoke with CBS This Morning on Tuesday and shared the details for his upcoming BET special, Covid-19 Vaccine and the Black Community A Tyler Perry Special, set to premiere Thursday. The BET special event will see the mogul discuss the virus and vaccine with experts, with the hopes of educating viewers about the doses.
“I’m not taking this vaccine because I want you to take it, I want to give you the information so you make your own choices,” he told CBS’ Gayle King. “I think that’s what it’s about, education and information.”
During the Tuesday interview Perry said he understands where the distrust and skepticism about the vaccine comes from, especially for the Black community. He mentioned the Tuskegee experiment and Henrietta Lacks,...
The multi-hyphenate spoke with CBS This Morning on Tuesday and shared the details for his upcoming BET special, Covid-19 Vaccine and the Black Community A Tyler Perry Special, set to premiere Thursday. The BET special event will see the mogul discuss the virus and vaccine with experts, with the hopes of educating viewers about the doses.
“I’m not taking this vaccine because I want you to take it, I want to give you the information so you make your own choices,” he told CBS’ Gayle King. “I think that’s what it’s about, education and information.”
During the Tuesday interview Perry said he understands where the distrust and skepticism about the vaccine comes from, especially for the Black community. He mentioned the Tuskegee experiment and Henrietta Lacks,...
- 1/27/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry has received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination, and he decided to use the experience, via a BET special, to help inform those who remain skeptical about taking the jab.
In a CBS This Morning interview on Tuesday, the media mogul said he was asked by health officials to take the shots in order to encourage others who are wary. He said he agreed as long as he could ask medical experts questions for a TV special documenting the moment.
“If you look at our history in this country, the Tuskegee experiment, Henrietta Lacks, it raises flags for us ...
In a CBS This Morning interview on Tuesday, the media mogul said he was asked by health officials to take the shots in order to encourage others who are wary. He said he agreed as long as he could ask medical experts questions for a TV special documenting the moment.
“If you look at our history in this country, the Tuskegee experiment, Henrietta Lacks, it raises flags for us ...
- 1/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Tyler Perry has received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination, and he decided to use the experience, via a BET special, to help inform those who remain skeptical about taking a jab.
In a CBS This Morning interview on Tuesday, the media mogul said he was asked by health officials to take the shots in order to encourage others who are weary. He said he agreed as long as he could ask medical experts questions for a TV special documenting the moment.
“If you look at our history in this country, the Tuskegee experiment, Henrietta Lacks, it raises flags for us ...
In a CBS This Morning interview on Tuesday, the media mogul said he was asked by health officials to take the shots in order to encourage others who are weary. He said he agreed as long as he could ask medical experts questions for a TV special documenting the moment.
“If you look at our history in this country, the Tuskegee experiment, Henrietta Lacks, it raises flags for us ...
- 1/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joining the ranks of Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, Miller Williams, Elizabeth Alexander and Richard Blanco, 22-year-old native Angeleno and activist Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet to help mark the transition of presidential power in U.S. history. She will perform a piece titled “The Hill We Climb” during the inauguration, in which Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States.
The star-studded swearing-in ceremony also features performances from Lady Gaga, who will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a musical act from “Hustlers” star Jennifer Lopez. Other participants include Father Leo J. O’Donovan delivering the invocation, Andrea Hall leading the “Pledge of Allegiance,” and Reverend Dr. Silvester Beaman giving the benediction.
In an interview with NPR, Gorman shared an excerpt of the six-minute poem that she will recite on inauguration day:
“We’ve seen a force that would shatter...
The star-studded swearing-in ceremony also features performances from Lady Gaga, who will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a musical act from “Hustlers” star Jennifer Lopez. Other participants include Father Leo J. O’Donovan delivering the invocation, Andrea Hall leading the “Pledge of Allegiance,” and Reverend Dr. Silvester Beaman giving the benediction.
In an interview with NPR, Gorman shared an excerpt of the six-minute poem that she will recite on inauguration day:
“We’ve seen a force that would shatter...
- 1/20/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Nicola Coughlan hopes that Bridgerton will forever help to change the way people think about period pieces. The actress, who stars as Penelope Featherington on the hit Netflix drama series, appeared on British daytime talk show This Morning on Tuesday, Jan. 12. During the visit, Nicola explained that her conversation with co-star Adjoa Andoh helped her to understand the importance of how their show handled casting people of color. "I'm speaking to Adjoa Andoh ... who's brilliant as Lady Danbury," she said. "I said, 'Color-blind casting, it's great, it's totally the right thing.' And she said, 'Well, it's not, in a way, because it sort of erases race...
- 1/13/2021
- E! Online
House Democrats introduced a single article of impeachment charging President Trump with “incitement of insurrection” for his role encouraging the violent mob that stormed the Capitol last week, resulting in five deaths. Hours after its release the article reportedly has the support of more than 218 members of Congress, the majority required. This means that Trump is on a fast-track to becoming the first American president to ever be impeached twice.
As a prelude to impeachment, Democrats also introduced on Monday a separate resolution that calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment,...
As a prelude to impeachment, Democrats also introduced on Monday a separate resolution that calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment,...
- 1/11/2021
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Shawna Thomas has been named executive producer of CBS This Morning, taking on her new assignment on Feb. 1.
Thomas joins the network show from Quibi, and before that was Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Vice News.
Thomas succeeds Diana Miller, who left the program last year.
At Quibi, Thomas served as a content development executive working on short-form news programming from CBS News, NBC News and BBC News. The startup shut down in October, after just six months.
At Vice News, Thomas oversaw policy and politics coverage for Vice News Tonight, and was behind some of the most memorable stories, including an episode on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings that won an Emmy. She also was senior producer on the newscast’s Charlottesville episode which won four Emmys and a Peabody.
In a statement, CBS News president Susan Zirinsky said that Thomas was “one of the top news minds in our field.
Thomas joins the network show from Quibi, and before that was Washington, D.C. bureau chief for Vice News.
Thomas succeeds Diana Miller, who left the program last year.
At Quibi, Thomas served as a content development executive working on short-form news programming from CBS News, NBC News and BBC News. The startup shut down in October, after just six months.
At Vice News, Thomas oversaw policy and politics coverage for Vice News Tonight, and was behind some of the most memorable stories, including an episode on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings that won an Emmy. She also was senior producer on the newscast’s Charlottesville episode which won four Emmys and a Peabody.
In a statement, CBS News president Susan Zirinsky said that Thomas was “one of the top news minds in our field.
- 1/11/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has named Shawna Thomas executive producer of CBS This Morning, its flagship morning news program. Thomas will join the program, which is anchored by Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil, on Feb. 1.
CBS This Morning has been without a permanent ep since October of last year, when Diana Miller stepped down after a year and a half in the role.
Thomas joins CBS from Quibi, where she was a content development executive on its news team, working with news outlets like NBC News, the BBC and, yes, CBS News to develop short-form programming for the ill-fated streaming service (Quibi’s ...
CBS This Morning has been without a permanent ep since October of last year, when Diana Miller stepped down after a year and a half in the role.
Thomas joins CBS from Quibi, where she was a content development executive on its news team, working with news outlets like NBC News, the BBC and, yes, CBS News to develop short-form programming for the ill-fated streaming service (Quibi’s ...
- 1/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CBS has named Shawna Thomas executive producer of CBS This Morning, its flagship morning news program. Thomas will join the program, which is anchored by Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil, on Feb. 1.
CBS This Morning has been without a permanent ep since October of last year, when Diana Miller stepped down after a year and a half in the role.
Thomas joins CBS from Quibi, where she was a content development executive on its news team, working with news outlets like NBC News, the BBC and, yes, CBS News to develop short-form programming for the ill-fated streaming service (Quibi’s ...
CBS This Morning has been without a permanent ep since October of last year, when Diana Miller stepped down after a year and a half in the role.
Thomas joins CBS from Quibi, where she was a content development executive on its news team, working with news outlets like NBC News, the BBC and, yes, CBS News to develop short-form programming for the ill-fated streaming service (Quibi’s ...
- 1/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Miya Ponsetto, dubbed “SoHo Karen” for falsely accusing a Black teen of stealing her phone, lashed out during an interview with CBS This Morning‘s Gayle King on Friday.
In the interview — which was taped just hours before Ponsetto was arrested in California — Ponsetto defends her alleged actions in the viral video, in which she appears to yell at 14-year-old Keyon Harrold Jr. and insist he stole her phone, later attempting to tackle Harrold. (Her phone turned up later that same day, and was not stolen by Harrold.) She admits to King that she “could’ve approached the situation differently,...
In the interview — which was taped just hours before Ponsetto was arrested in California — Ponsetto defends her alleged actions in the viral video, in which she appears to yell at 14-year-old Keyon Harrold Jr. and insist he stole her phone, later attempting to tackle Harrold. (Her phone turned up later that same day, and was not stolen by Harrold.) She admits to King that she “could’ve approached the situation differently,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Black Pumas performed two tracks from the Album of the Year Grammy-nominated album as part of CBS This Morning’s latest Saturday Sessions.
For the virtual gig, the Austin, Texas psychedelic soul duo of singer Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada — here joined by a full backing band — showcased explosive renditions of “Know You Better” and “Confines” from their 2019 self-titled debut; a deluxe edition of that LP has been nominated for Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammys.
Black Pumas, who were also nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Grammys,...
For the virtual gig, the Austin, Texas psychedelic soul duo of singer Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada — here joined by a full backing band — showcased explosive renditions of “Know You Better” and “Confines” from their 2019 self-titled debut; a deluxe edition of that LP has been nominated for Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammys.
Black Pumas, who were also nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Grammys,...
- 1/2/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When Broadway producer Greg Nobile heard Gayle King singing the words to “Ode To Remy” on The Morning Show some weeks ago, he knew a sort of leap had been taken. “I thought this thing that started online has not only become pop culture,” he recalls, “it’s become, like, culture culture.”
“This thing,” of course, is what’s now called Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, perhaps the first, or at least most widely seen, crowdsourced Broadway-style musical ever. By now just about everyone knows the story of how one woman’s single, simple off-the-cuff little love song to a rat went viral and inspired other, increasingly elaborate musical numbers based on the 2007 Disney-Pixar computer-animated film Ratatouille.
But how the viral sensation made its way to the virtual, 45-minute one-time-only “Broadway” staging – complete with an all-star cast is, in its way, equally as implausible and certainly as undeniable. Even Disney, ever...
“This thing,” of course, is what’s now called Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, perhaps the first, or at least most widely seen, crowdsourced Broadway-style musical ever. By now just about everyone knows the story of how one woman’s single, simple off-the-cuff little love song to a rat went viral and inspired other, increasingly elaborate musical numbers based on the 2007 Disney-Pixar computer-animated film Ratatouille.
But how the viral sensation made its way to the virtual, 45-minute one-time-only “Broadway” staging – complete with an all-star cast is, in its way, equally as implausible and certainly as undeniable. Even Disney, ever...
- 1/1/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, a citizen journalist is sentenced to four years of jail time by the Chinese government, ITV Hub posts record 2020 statistics and Irrfan Khan-starrer “The Song of Scorpion” gets a special re-release to honor the actor.
Trial
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer-turned-citizen journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison, becoming the first publicly acknowledged person to be tried and convicted for contradicting the Chinese government’s official account of the Covid-19 pandemic. The trial lasted less than three hours, after which Zhang was sentenced on a vague charge often used against critics of the Chinese government.
At the trial, Zhang, who went on a well-publicized hunger strike before being force-fed by Chinese authorities, appeared in a wheelchair and was, according to her lawyer, unrecognizable from only a few weeks before, having lost significant weight.
Zhang left her home in Shanghai for Wuhan in...
Trial
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer-turned-citizen journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison, becoming the first publicly acknowledged person to be tried and convicted for contradicting the Chinese government’s official account of the Covid-19 pandemic. The trial lasted less than three hours, after which Zhang was sentenced on a vague charge often used against critics of the Chinese government.
At the trial, Zhang, who went on a well-publicized hunger strike before being force-fed by Chinese authorities, appeared in a wheelchair and was, according to her lawyer, unrecognizable from only a few weeks before, having lost significant weight.
Zhang left her home in Shanghai for Wuhan in...
- 12/28/2020
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur
Lizzo just surprised her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, with a brand-new car for Christmas! On Sunday, the 32-year-old singer shared a video on Instagram showing the emotional moment her mom broke down in tears when she saw her new Audi SUV in the driveway. "Got my mommy a brand new Audi for Xmas," Lizzo captioned the post. "I remember crying in my car when my daddy passed, no job no money nowhere to live, wishing I could one day provide for my family.. I couldnt do it for my dad so ima make sure I spoil Mama. Happy holidays y'all."
Lizzo's dad passed away in 2009, and earlier this year, the star opened up about how she found the motivation to continue pursuing her career after his death. "I was depressed. I didn't have a purpose, like I didn't feel like I had a purpose for being a musician or anything,...
Lizzo just surprised her mom, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, with a brand-new car for Christmas! On Sunday, the 32-year-old singer shared a video on Instagram showing the emotional moment her mom broke down in tears when she saw her new Audi SUV in the driveway. "Got my mommy a brand new Audi for Xmas," Lizzo captioned the post. "I remember crying in my car when my daddy passed, no job no money nowhere to live, wishing I could one day provide for my family.. I couldnt do it for my dad so ima make sure I spoil Mama. Happy holidays y'all."
Lizzo's dad passed away in 2009, and earlier this year, the star opened up about how she found the motivation to continue pursuing her career after his death. "I was depressed. I didn't have a purpose, like I didn't feel like I had a purpose for being a musician or anything,...
- 12/21/2020
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
“CBS This Morning” could get a new sunrise perch.
CBS is contemplating a move that could harness a cavernous studio facility in the New York headquarters of its corporate parent, ViacomCBS, for use by CBS News — in particular its A.M. program.
The studio offers panoramic views of Times Square, was once used as a base for the legendary MTV program “Trl,” and can be seen from the windows of the New York building that houses ABC morning rival “Good Morning America.” After using the space for CBS News’ coverage of the 2020 presidential election, executives are mulling the prospect of letting the news division do more there, according to three people familiar with the discussions.
The idea has not moved beyond early discussions, one of these people says, and no changes are imminent. The concept would present some logistical challenges and may not come to fruition, this person cautions. CBS...
CBS is contemplating a move that could harness a cavernous studio facility in the New York headquarters of its corporate parent, ViacomCBS, for use by CBS News — in particular its A.M. program.
The studio offers panoramic views of Times Square, was once used as a base for the legendary MTV program “Trl,” and can be seen from the windows of the New York building that houses ABC morning rival “Good Morning America.” After using the space for CBS News’ coverage of the 2020 presidential election, executives are mulling the prospect of letting the news division do more there, according to three people familiar with the discussions.
The idea has not moved beyond early discussions, one of these people says, and no changes are imminent. The concept would present some logistical challenges and may not come to fruition, this person cautions. CBS...
- 12/8/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Public service broadcaster ITV has been found in breach of fairness rules around competitions involving members of the public, U.K. media regulator Ofcom has found.
An Ofcom investigation found that some 41,000 viewers who had entered competitions between 2016-2019 with postal votes were excluded from prize draws. The ITV competitions involved include “Good Morning Britain,” “Lorraine,” “This Morning,” “Loose Women,” “Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway,” “La Vuelta” and “X Factor: The Band.”
The breach was noticed by ITV, and after an internal process of examination, the broadcaster referred the matter to Ofcom, thus prompting the investigation.
“Our investigation found that people who entered these competitions by post were excluded from the draw, with no chance of winning,” an Ofcom spokesperson said. “ITV failed to follow proper procedures and this led to a clear breach of our rules, which require all broadcast competitions to be conducted fairly.”
In response,...
An Ofcom investigation found that some 41,000 viewers who had entered competitions between 2016-2019 with postal votes were excluded from prize draws. The ITV competitions involved include “Good Morning Britain,” “Lorraine,” “This Morning,” “Loose Women,” “Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway,” “La Vuelta” and “X Factor: The Band.”
The breach was noticed by ITV, and after an internal process of examination, the broadcaster referred the matter to Ofcom, thus prompting the investigation.
“Our investigation found that people who entered these competitions by post were excluded from the draw, with no chance of winning,” an Ofcom spokesperson said. “ITV failed to follow proper procedures and this led to a clear breach of our rules, which require all broadcast competitions to be conducted fairly.”
In response,...
- 12/7/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
National correspondents Jericka Duncan and Adriana Diaz have been named new anchors of CBS Weekend News.
Duncan will anchor on Saturdays from Chicago, and Duncan will have Sunday duties from New York. Duncan will anchor this Sunday and Diaz will helm on Dec. 12. They will assume their permanent positions in January.
CBS News president Susan Zirinsky said that Duncan and Diaz “are outstanding journalists with extensive reporting experience. Adriana’s reporting has spanned China, North Korea and Latin America to today’s coverage of Covid-19’s devastating impact on the nation. Jericka has distinguished herself in reporting the toughest, highest-profile stories that have hit the courts and gripped the country including the trials of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and Breonna Taylor.”
The Covid-19 pandemic also has forced the news division to broadcast the newscast from across the country with various anchors because of the limitations on the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.
Duncan will anchor on Saturdays from Chicago, and Duncan will have Sunday duties from New York. Duncan will anchor this Sunday and Diaz will helm on Dec. 12. They will assume their permanent positions in January.
CBS News president Susan Zirinsky said that Duncan and Diaz “are outstanding journalists with extensive reporting experience. Adriana’s reporting has spanned China, North Korea and Latin America to today’s coverage of Covid-19’s devastating impact on the nation. Jericka has distinguished herself in reporting the toughest, highest-profile stories that have hit the courts and gripped the country including the trials of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and Breonna Taylor.”
The Covid-19 pandemic also has forced the news division to broadcast the newscast from across the country with various anchors because of the limitations on the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.
- 12/4/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola is finally at peace with Godfather: Part III. The Oscar-winning director recut the Paramount gangster film to become the picture he envisioned some 30 years ago.
In a Thursday interview with CBS This Morning, Coppola said he believes the new version of the film — with a different beginning and ending — vindicates the movie, which, while being nominated for a slew of Oscars, was savaged by critics and some fans.
“It was like pulling on the thread of a sweater that annoyed you, and you end up re-knitting the whole sweater,” he says of the new cut,...
In a Thursday interview with CBS This Morning, Coppola said he believes the new version of the film — with a different beginning and ending — vindicates the movie, which, while being nominated for a slew of Oscars, was savaged by critics and some fans.
“It was like pulling on the thread of a sweater that annoyed you, and you end up re-knitting the whole sweater,” he says of the new cut,...
- 12/3/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola is finally at peace with Godfather: Part III. The Oscar-winning director recut the Paramount gangster film to become the picture he envisioned some 30 years ago.
In a Thursday interview with CBS This Morning, Coppola said he believes the new version of the film — with a different beginning and ending — vindicates the movie, which, while being nominated for a slew of Oscars, was savaged by critics and some fans.
“It was like pulling on the thread of a sweater that annoyed you, and you end up re-knitting the whole sweater,” he says of the new cut,...
In a Thursday interview with CBS This Morning, Coppola said he believes the new version of the film — with a different beginning and ending — vindicates the movie, which, while being nominated for a slew of Oscars, was savaged by critics and some fans.
“It was like pulling on the thread of a sweater that annoyed you, and you end up re-knitting the whole sweater,” he says of the new cut,...
- 12/3/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Late-night will undoubtedly be a bit different under a Joe Biden presidency, and Stephen Colbert has started to think what that might envision.
In a wide-ranging interview for the cover of Vanity Fair, The Late Show host talked about what he thinks the CBS show will look like. He also revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare condition called benign positional vertigo.
Separately, showrunner Chris Licht opened up about an informal club between the bosses of the rival late-night shows and how that group helped when Covid-19 struck in March.
Many have suggested that late-night may become sillier and ratings may fall once Donald Trump is no longer president. But Colbert tells the glossy monthly that he couldn’t be happier.
“If Joe Biden is a pair of khaki pants inside a manila envelope, that would be great. I actually don’t think you need to think about politics all the time.
In a wide-ranging interview for the cover of Vanity Fair, The Late Show host talked about what he thinks the CBS show will look like. He also revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare condition called benign positional vertigo.
Separately, showrunner Chris Licht opened up about an informal club between the bosses of the rival late-night shows and how that group helped when Covid-19 struck in March.
Many have suggested that late-night may become sillier and ratings may fall once Donald Trump is no longer president. But Colbert tells the glossy monthly that he couldn’t be happier.
“If Joe Biden is a pair of khaki pants inside a manila envelope, that would be great. I actually don’t think you need to think about politics all the time.
- 12/2/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards are set to be revealed Tuesday beginning at noon Et/9 a.m. Pt in a livestream by awards organizer the Recording Academy. Chair and interim Recording Academy president and CEO Harvey Mason Jr. will oversee the announcement of noms in the biggest of 84 total categories.
The hourlong livestream will be available via Grammy.com and the organziation’s Twitter and Facebook pages. You can also watch here on Deadline:
#GRAMMYs nominations are November 24, 2020!
The big announcement will happen during a Twitter hour-long livestream beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. Pt / 12:00 p.m. Et. https://t.co/jXm96YmJin
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 20, 2020
Mason Jr. will be joined by past Grammy winners, nominees and hopefuls from remote locations as they unveil the majority of the categories (see the run of show below). Others involved in the noms ceremony: Mexican singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar,...
The hourlong livestream will be available via Grammy.com and the organziation’s Twitter and Facebook pages. You can also watch here on Deadline:
#GRAMMYs nominations are November 24, 2020!
The big announcement will happen during a Twitter hour-long livestream beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. Pt / 12:00 p.m. Et. https://t.co/jXm96YmJin
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) November 20, 2020
Mason Jr. will be joined by past Grammy winners, nominees and hopefuls from remote locations as they unveil the majority of the categories (see the run of show below). Others involved in the noms ceremony: Mexican singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar,...
- 11/24/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Like many, Oprah Winfrey first learned about the election results through a friend. Unlike many, however, said friend was also in the process of telling millions of others on television. "I knew something must have happened because my phone started going off. So I turned on the TV on Saturday and watched Gayle," Oprah said, of course referring to her longtime friend Gayle King of CBS This Morning. In a recent interview with People, the media magnate
shared her thoughts on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's victory
, and spoke to the pivotal role Black women voters played in delivering that victory.
"Black women literally changed this country."
"I felt like democracy was on a cliff, and Black women helped pull it back from the edge," Oprah said. According to exit polls,
90 percent of Black women voted for the Democratic ticket
. Leaders like Stacey Abrams and Latosha Brown, to name a few,...
shared her thoughts on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's victory
, and spoke to the pivotal role Black women voters played in delivering that victory.
"Black women literally changed this country."
"I felt like democracy was on a cliff, and Black women helped pull it back from the edge," Oprah said. According to exit polls,
90 percent of Black women voted for the Democratic ticket
. Leaders like Stacey Abrams and Latosha Brown, to name a few,...
- 11/12/2020
- by Kelsey Garcia
- Popsugar.com
Barack Obama will give his first television interview tied to the release of his new memoir to CBS News.
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King will interview Obama for CBS Sunday Morning and Scott Pelley will talk with him for 60 Minutes, with both interviews to be broadcast on Sunday. The interviews will be conducted in Washington, with a preview airing on Thursday on CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell and Friday on CBS This Morning. Journalist Yashar Ali reported that the interview would be taped on Wednesday. It will be Obama’s first interview since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected President and Vice President.
Obama’s new book, A Promised Land, will be released on Nov. 17.
“I try to provide an honest accounting of my presidency, the forces we grapple with as a nation, and how we can heal our divisions and make democracy work for everybody,” Obama said in September.
CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King will interview Obama for CBS Sunday Morning and Scott Pelley will talk with him for 60 Minutes, with both interviews to be broadcast on Sunday. The interviews will be conducted in Washington, with a preview airing on Thursday on CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell and Friday on CBS This Morning. Journalist Yashar Ali reported that the interview would be taped on Wednesday. It will be Obama’s first interview since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected President and Vice President.
Obama’s new book, A Promised Land, will be released on Nov. 17.
“I try to provide an honest accounting of my presidency, the forces we grapple with as a nation, and how we can heal our divisions and make democracy work for everybody,” Obama said in September.
- 11/11/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Outlander's sixth season will not be hitting the air anytime soon.
Sam Heughan appeared on the UK daytime TV series, This Morning, today, November 4, alongside his co-star Graham McTavish, and opened up about the series' sixth season.
"We have been delayed; we were supposed to start shooting by May," he explained.
"But we are gearing up. We've had fittings, we've got scripts, we are getting there," he added.
"It's just such an epic show it's taking a while to get there, but we will be back for season 6."
Indeed, the Covid-19 pandemic likely played a huge part in the six-month delay.
Many other shows have been postponed for months due to the pandemic, which has changed the way TV shows are created.
With increased safety protocols, production time on a per-episode basis is growing, but at least there is some movement.
Heughan and McTavish also touched upon their Starz...
Sam Heughan appeared on the UK daytime TV series, This Morning, today, November 4, alongside his co-star Graham McTavish, and opened up about the series' sixth season.
"We have been delayed; we were supposed to start shooting by May," he explained.
"But we are gearing up. We've had fittings, we've got scripts, we are getting there," he added.
"It's just such an epic show it's taking a while to get there, but we will be back for season 6."
Indeed, the Covid-19 pandemic likely played a huge part in the six-month delay.
Many other shows have been postponed for months due to the pandemic, which has changed the way TV shows are created.
With increased safety protocols, production time on a per-episode basis is growing, but at least there is some movement.
Heughan and McTavish also touched upon their Starz...
- 11/4/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Big Three network morning shows had the tough assignment Tuesday of launching a day of marathon election coverage with precious little actual news from the polls to report.
ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” NBC’s “Today” and CBS’ “CBS This Morning” all largely focused on Election Day issues and the voting process. They brought out familiar election experts, political surrogates, data wonks, veteran analysts and reporters to discuss themes that have been well-worn over the past few weeks as the clock ticked down to the end of voting amid the pandemic.
All three shows brought out the bunting for the nation’s quadrennial ritual. “CBS This Morning” originated from the Eye’s special election headquarters desk erected with plenty of red-white-and-blue motifs from inside the Times Square headquarters of ViacomCBS.
"It's going to be a long day and we are ready and excited to bring this to you." — @GayleKing on today's @CBSNews #ElectionDay coverage.
ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” NBC’s “Today” and CBS’ “CBS This Morning” all largely focused on Election Day issues and the voting process. They brought out familiar election experts, political surrogates, data wonks, veteran analysts and reporters to discuss themes that have been well-worn over the past few weeks as the clock ticked down to the end of voting amid the pandemic.
All three shows brought out the bunting for the nation’s quadrennial ritual. “CBS This Morning” originated from the Eye’s special election headquarters desk erected with plenty of red-white-and-blue motifs from inside the Times Square headquarters of ViacomCBS.
"It's going to be a long day and we are ready and excited to bring this to you." — @GayleKing on today's @CBSNews #ElectionDay coverage.
- 11/3/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
This is it, America – Election Day 2020. With President Donald Trump, his Democratic challenger Joe Biden and so many others declaring this “the most important election of our lifetimes,” it’s time for the final votes to be cast and tallied. Deadline will provide live coverage all day – and, likely, night – long, and here is a rundown of how to watch as the historic day unfolds.
You can keep abreast of called states with the Electoral Map on our homepage, and watch our poll closing times to get a sense of where things stand at any given moment. There promises to be no shortage of drama, along with the potential for a 2016-esque GOP surprise or a 2018-like blue wave. But prognosticators gonna prognosticate, while Americans await their new president.
If you haven’t voted yet, please do. Then follow all the action of the strangest election in the strangest year.
You can keep abreast of called states with the Electoral Map on our homepage, and watch our poll closing times to get a sense of where things stand at any given moment. There promises to be no shortage of drama, along with the potential for a 2016-esque GOP surprise or a 2018-like blue wave. But prognosticators gonna prognosticate, while Americans await their new president.
If you haven’t voted yet, please do. Then follow all the action of the strangest election in the strangest year.
- 11/3/2020
- by Patrick Hipes and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Tweedy performed three tracks from his just-released new solo album and talked about his efforts to stop royalty theft during the Wilco singer’s virtual visit to CBS This Morning.
Performing from Chicago’s the Hideout venue for CBS This Morning’s weekly “Saturday Sessions,” Tweedy played three songs — “Bad Day Lately,” “Opaline” and “A Robin or a Wren” — from his latest LP Love Is the King, which he recorded during the Covid-19 quarantine.
Tweedy also sat down with CBS This Morning for an interview where Tweedy discussed his...
Performing from Chicago’s the Hideout venue for CBS This Morning’s weekly “Saturday Sessions,” Tweedy played three songs — “Bad Day Lately,” “Opaline” and “A Robin or a Wren” — from his latest LP Love Is the King, which he recorded during the Covid-19 quarantine.
Tweedy also sat down with CBS This Morning for an interview where Tweedy discussed his...
- 10/24/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Despite President Trump threatening to release footage from his shortened interview with Lesley Stahl ahead of its 60 Minutes airing, CBS News beat him to the punch, releasing on Thursday morning the first preview clips of both the president’s sit-down with Stahl and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s interview with Norah O’Donnell.
In excerpts shown on CBS This Morning, Trump is asked about his domestic priorities and what the U.S.’ greatest foreign adversary is. He and Stahl talk over each other a bit and she challenges his assertion that his administration “created the greatest economy in ...
In excerpts shown on CBS This Morning, Trump is asked about his domestic priorities and what the U.S.’ greatest foreign adversary is. He and Stahl talk over each other a bit and she challenges his assertion that his administration “created the greatest economy in ...
- 10/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Despite President Trump threatening to release footage from his shortened interview with Lesley Stahl ahead of its 60 Minutes airing, CBS News beat him to the punch, releasing on Thursday morning the first preview clips of both the president’s sit-down with Stahl and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s interview with Norah O’Donnell.
In excerpts shown on CBS This Morning, Trump is asked about his domestic priorities and what the U.S.’ greatest foreign adversary is. He and Stahl talk over each other a bit and she challenges his assertion that his administration “created the greatest economy in ...
In excerpts shown on CBS This Morning, Trump is asked about his domestic priorities and what the U.S.’ greatest foreign adversary is. He and Stahl talk over each other a bit and she challenges his assertion that his administration “created the greatest economy in ...
- 10/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Former UK TV presenter John Leslie has been found not guilty of sexual assault at a trial in London.
The 55-year-old was accused of grabbing a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party in 2008, a complaint which was lodged to the police in 2017.
Leslie, once a prominent UK TV personality, began his career in 1989 on the BBC’s popular kids’ show Blue Peter show. He went on to host Wheel Of Fortune, This Morning and the UK version of Survivor.
According to reports from the court Leslie collapsed in tears on hearing today’s verdict. He had described the accusations as “ludicrous and crazy”, adding he had been made suicidal after the loss of his TV career and media reports about him.
His former co-presenters Anthea Turner and Fern Britton were among his character witnesses in the trial.
Judge Deborah Taylor said: “Mr Stott [Leslie’s birth name], you for the second time leave...
The 55-year-old was accused of grabbing a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party in 2008, a complaint which was lodged to the police in 2017.
Leslie, once a prominent UK TV personality, began his career in 1989 on the BBC’s popular kids’ show Blue Peter show. He went on to host Wheel Of Fortune, This Morning and the UK version of Survivor.
According to reports from the court Leslie collapsed in tears on hearing today’s verdict. He had described the accusations as “ludicrous and crazy”, adding he had been made suicidal after the loss of his TV career and media reports about him.
His former co-presenters Anthea Turner and Fern Britton were among his character witnesses in the trial.
Judge Deborah Taylor said: “Mr Stott [Leslie’s birth name], you for the second time leave...
- 10/19/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Berninger performed three tracks from his just-released new album Serpentine Prison — The National singer’s first solo LP — as part of CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.”
For the performance, Berninger and his backing band holed up in a studio to deliver the LP’s “One More Second,” “Collar of Your Shirt,” and the album’s title track “Serpentine Prison.”
Speaking to Rolling Stone prior to the release of Serpentine Prison, Berninger likened the album to one of his father’s favorite LPs, Willie Nelson’s Stardust.
“Stardust was...
For the performance, Berninger and his backing band holed up in a studio to deliver the LP’s “One More Second,” “Collar of Your Shirt,” and the album’s title track “Serpentine Prison.”
Speaking to Rolling Stone prior to the release of Serpentine Prison, Berninger likened the album to one of his father’s favorite LPs, Willie Nelson’s Stardust.
“Stardust was...
- 10/17/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
CBS News will base its election night coverage from Times Square for the first time, in ViacomCBS’s headquarters at 1515 Broadway.
The network on Thursday announced its plans for coverage of Nov. 3, with a heavy emphasis on its reporting team, visual graphics and exit and polling data.
The biggest scrutiny, though, will be on how the networks characterize the state of the race and at what point they will declare a winner. One of the biggest concerns has been of candidates declaring victory based on election night totals, even though big chunks of mail-in votes remain to be counted.
The network’s decision desk, led by Anthony Salvanto, will feature an Election Night Tracker that combines exit poll data and vote tallies along with the network’s polling. CBS News’ Battleground Tracker will have polled 100,000 people by election day. The network said that Salvanto will explain its methodology and how it makes projections.
The network on Thursday announced its plans for coverage of Nov. 3, with a heavy emphasis on its reporting team, visual graphics and exit and polling data.
The biggest scrutiny, though, will be on how the networks characterize the state of the race and at what point they will declare a winner. One of the biggest concerns has been of candidates declaring victory based on election night totals, even though big chunks of mail-in votes remain to be counted.
The network’s decision desk, led by Anthony Salvanto, will feature an Election Night Tracker that combines exit poll data and vote tallies along with the network’s polling. CBS News’ Battleground Tracker will have polled 100,000 people by election day. The network said that Salvanto will explain its methodology and how it makes projections.
- 10/15/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS News has unveiled its 2020 election night plans, with network coverage originating from ViacomCBS’ corporate headquarters in Times Square. It will be the first time that the network’s election coverage will originate from Times Square, in the past it has originated from the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th street in New York, and the network’s Washington D.C. bureau.
CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, CBS political analyst John Dickerson, Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan and correspondent Ed O’Keefe will lead coverage from the election studio in Times Square,...
CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, CBS political analyst John Dickerson, Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan and correspondent Ed O’Keefe will lead coverage from the election studio in Times Square,...
- 10/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CBS News has unveiled its 2020 election night plans, with network coverage originating from ViacomCBS’ corporate headquarters in Times Square. It will be the first time that the network’s election coverage from Times Square, in the past it has originated from the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th street in New York, and the network’s Washington D.C. bureau.
CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, CBS political analyst John Dickerson, Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan and correspondent Ed O’Keefe will lead coverage from the election studio in Times Square, along with ...
CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell, CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, CBS political analyst John Dickerson, Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan and correspondent Ed O’Keefe will lead coverage from the election studio in Times Square, along with ...
- 10/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
BAFTA has pulled the curtain back on a raft of changes to its Television and Television Craft Awards that it hopes will increase diversity among nominees and winners, and reflect the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the industry.
The changes follow the publication of the BAFTA Review last month, a dramatic document that promised sweeping updates to the mechanics of BAFTA’s Film and TV prizes following the #BaftaSoWhite controversy. BAFTA also announced today that the 2021 Television and Television Craft Awards will take place on June 6 and May 24 respectively.
Among the measures unveiled today, BAFTA has increased the nominees in performance categories from four to six, while jury members will receive unconscious bias training, as previously announced in the review. Furthermore, as part of their two submissions after the first round of voting, broadcasters will be expected to put forward a candidate from an under-represented group in the performance and craft categories.
The changes follow the publication of the BAFTA Review last month, a dramatic document that promised sweeping updates to the mechanics of BAFTA’s Film and TV prizes following the #BaftaSoWhite controversy. BAFTA also announced today that the 2021 Television and Television Craft Awards will take place on June 6 and May 24 respectively.
Among the measures unveiled today, BAFTA has increased the nominees in performance categories from four to six, while jury members will receive unconscious bias training, as previously announced in the review. Furthermore, as part of their two submissions after the first round of voting, broadcasters will be expected to put forward a candidate from an under-represented group in the performance and craft categories.
- 10/15/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with latest: The Senate Judiciary Committee will continue its Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Et/6 a.m. Pt at the Hart Senate Office Building at the U.S. Capitol. It is the third of four scheduled days of hearings by the Republican-led Senate panel to confirm Barrett, who is President Donald Trump’s selection to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the High Court. Ginsburg, who became the liberal centerpiece of the court, died last month at age 87.
Barrett most recently has been serving as a judge on the Chicago-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit). Barrett followed the trio with her own opening remarks. (See Day 1’s video below.)
The hearings are scheduled to continue through Thursday. If confirmed, Barrett would be the fifth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and the third appointment by Trump,...
Barrett most recently has been serving as a judge on the Chicago-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit). Barrett followed the trio with her own opening remarks. (See Day 1’s video below.)
The hearings are scheduled to continue through Thursday. If confirmed, Barrett would be the fifth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and the third appointment by Trump,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Just over a year after the release of Brittany Howard’s solo debut Jaime, the Alabama Shakes singer performed three standouts from the LP for CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.”
For the mini-set — which came just days after the singer played her “Baby” on The Late Late Show — Howard and her band delivered spirited renditions of “Goat Head,” “Stay High” and a solo acoustic “Short and Sweet” from a Nashville soundstage.
Howard’s Jaime track “History Repeats” was nominated for a pair of Grammys – Best Rock Song and Best...
For the mini-set — which came just days after the singer played her “Baby” on The Late Late Show — Howard and her band delivered spirited renditions of “Goat Head,” “Stay High” and a solo acoustic “Short and Sweet” from a Nashville soundstage.
Howard’s Jaime track “History Repeats” was nominated for a pair of Grammys – Best Rock Song and Best...
- 10/3/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
CBS News is looking for a new executive producer for its A.M. program, “CBS This Morning,” after executive producer Diana Miller decided to leave the program for personal reasons.
“The show will continue to be led by Claudia Milne and Jon Tower, who have been doing a fantastic job, while we look for a successor,” said CBS News President Susan Zirinsky, in a statement. “We greatly appreciate all of the contributions Diana has made to ‘CBS This Morning.’ All of us here wish her the very best and support her in this difficult decision.”
Miller’s departure was reported previously by The New York Post.
Her exit is the latest transition at the CBS morning program, which has flown through some turbulence since its inception in 2012. Miller took the reins of the program in April of 2019, as CBS reworked its lineup, moving from a quartet of Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell,...
“The show will continue to be led by Claudia Milne and Jon Tower, who have been doing a fantastic job, while we look for a successor,” said CBS News President Susan Zirinsky, in a statement. “We greatly appreciate all of the contributions Diana has made to ‘CBS This Morning.’ All of us here wish her the very best and support her in this difficult decision.”
Miller’s departure was reported previously by The New York Post.
Her exit is the latest transition at the CBS morning program, which has flown through some turbulence since its inception in 2012. Miller took the reins of the program in April of 2019, as CBS reworked its lineup, moving from a quartet of Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell,...
- 10/2/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
There’s a little TV event taking place tonight that you might have heard about. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden will square off in their first debate of the 2020 election season. Deadline is offering the C-span livestream above, but there are numerous other ways to watch.
Moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace, the 90-minute tussle starts at 9 p.m. Et from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. The Fox News Sunday host already has laid out what tonight’s topics will be, in no particular order: the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, Covid-19, the economy, race and violence in our cities and the integrity of the election.
All the major broadcast and cable news networks and their radio and online outlets will carry the feed, while it will be shown on online platforms ranging from Roku to Twitter.
Here’s a...
Moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace, the 90-minute tussle starts at 9 p.m. Et from Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. The Fox News Sunday host already has laid out what tonight’s topics will be, in no particular order: the Trump and Biden records, the Supreme Court, Covid-19, the economy, race and violence in our cities and the integrity of the election.
All the major broadcast and cable news networks and their radio and online outlets will carry the feed, while it will be shown on online platforms ranging from Roku to Twitter.
Here’s a...
- 9/30/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicki Clyne will continue to support Keith Raniere, even if her affiliation with Nxivm keeps her from speaking to wife Allison Mack. In a new interview with CBS This Morning, Clyne and five other members of the alleged cult claimed that Raniere, who was found guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering by a jury last year, was wrongfully convicted. They told reporter Nicki Battiste that they believe there was prosecutorial misconduct and that the media unduly influenced the trial. Clyne's continued support of the purported cult leader and the organization, however, means that she and her wife of three years are not allowed to speak, as outlined in Mack's bail...
- 9/29/2020
- E! Online
John Oliver kicked off his main segment of Sunday’s Last Week Tonight by addressing the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18 and President Trump’s pick to replace her on the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett.
Oliver played a CBS This Morning clip noting that Barrett “is a favorite of religious conservatives for her strong anti-abortion rights views and, if confirmed, would move the court to the right for a generation.”
“Trump is about to replace a liberal icon with an extremely conservative justice who’s been called the ‘female Antonin Scalia,'” Oliver said ...
Oliver played a CBS This Morning clip noting that Barrett “is a favorite of religious conservatives for her strong anti-abortion rights views and, if confirmed, would move the court to the right for a generation.”
“Trump is about to replace a liberal icon with an extremely conservative justice who’s been called the ‘female Antonin Scalia,'” Oliver said ...
- 9/28/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
John Oliver kicked off his main segment of Sunday’s Last Week Tonight by addressing the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18 and President Trump’s pick to replace her on the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett.
Oliver played a CBS This Morning clip noting that Barrett “is a favorite of religious conservatives for her strong anti-abortion rights views and, if confirmed, would move the court to the right for a generation.”
“Trump is about to replace a liberal icon with an extremely conservative justice who’s been called the ‘female Antonin Scalia,'” Oliver said ...
Oliver played a CBS This Morning clip noting that Barrett “is a favorite of religious conservatives for her strong anti-abortion rights views and, if confirmed, would move the court to the right for a generation.”
“Trump is about to replace a liberal icon with an extremely conservative justice who’s been called the ‘female Antonin Scalia,'” Oliver said ...
- 9/28/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ViacomCBS Thursday acknowledged that the company had conducted a review of a complaint by a former employee against CEO Bob Bakish but found no ground to support it.
“The Board takes any allegation of this type seriously. An independent review of the alleged incident has concluded, and the investigation did not support the allegation,” ViacomCBS said in a statement.
Website the Information first reported and Deadline has confirmed that the review centered on a complaint made this year by a former Nickelodeon employee, who alleged that Bakish touched her inappropriately at Viacom’s holiday party in 2016, when he was acting CEO.
Bakish became CEO of Viacom in 2017 and was named chief of the combined company when Viacom and CBS merged in December.
The issue is a sensitive one for companies, ViacomCBS in particular. The news of the probe of Bakish comes several years after the CBS side of the company...
“The Board takes any allegation of this type seriously. An independent review of the alleged incident has concluded, and the investigation did not support the allegation,” ViacomCBS said in a statement.
Website the Information first reported and Deadline has confirmed that the review centered on a complaint made this year by a former Nickelodeon employee, who alleged that Bakish touched her inappropriately at Viacom’s holiday party in 2016, when he was acting CEO.
Bakish became CEO of Viacom in 2017 and was named chief of the combined company when Viacom and CBS merged in December.
The issue is a sensitive one for companies, ViacomCBS in particular. The news of the probe of Bakish comes several years after the CBS side of the company...
- 9/24/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Cindy McCain, the widow of John McCain, appeared on all three network morning shows to endorse Joe Biden.
“What I want from my country is the same thing everybody wants: I want a president who has my back, a president that will respect our troops, and a president that’s willing to listen and talk to both sides,” she said on CBS This Morning.
She said that she hoped that Republican women “will maybe take a different look and take a harder look at the race and perhaps step over the line the way I did. It’s not about a party or a particular system.”
On Today, McCain said that a recent story in The Atlantic, in which sources said that President Donald Trump referred to soldiers who lost their lives in war as “losers” and “suckers,” was a deciding factor in her decision to endorse Biden.
“It’s a combination of things,...
“What I want from my country is the same thing everybody wants: I want a president who has my back, a president that will respect our troops, and a president that’s willing to listen and talk to both sides,” she said on CBS This Morning.
She said that she hoped that Republican women “will maybe take a different look and take a harder look at the race and perhaps step over the line the way I did. It’s not about a party or a particular system.”
On Today, McCain said that a recent story in The Atlantic, in which sources said that President Donald Trump referred to soldiers who lost their lives in war as “losers” and “suckers,” was a deciding factor in her decision to endorse Biden.
“It’s a combination of things,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Phoebe Bridgers wrapped a week of televised and virtual performances Saturday with an appearance on CBS This Morning, where the singer showcased three tracks from her 2020 LP Punisher.
For the morning show’s weekly “Saturday Sessions,” Bridgers, her skeleton getup and her backing band delivered “Kyoto,” “Garden Song” and the Punisher closer “I Know the End.” The session was the latest in a series of inventive promotional appearances for Bridgers, who was unable to tour in support of her latest LP due to the coronavirus.
Earlier in the week, Bridgers...
For the morning show’s weekly “Saturday Sessions,” Bridgers, her skeleton getup and her backing band delivered “Kyoto,” “Garden Song” and the Punisher closer “I Know the End.” The session was the latest in a series of inventive promotional appearances for Bridgers, who was unable to tour in support of her latest LP due to the coronavirus.
Earlier in the week, Bridgers...
- 9/12/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Facebook said that it would not take political advertising the week before the Nov. 3 election, the latest step the platform is taking amid criticism that it has been a source of rampant disinformation.
The policy applies only to new political and issue ads. Those that campaigns started running before the final week can continue.
The company also outlined other steps to try to stem confusion, including attaching labels to content that “seeks to delegitimize the outcome of the election or discuss the legitimacy of voting methods,” including claims that lawful methods of voting will lead to fraud. Already, President Donald Trump has claimed that mail-in voting will lead to widespread fraud, falsely asserting that some states are sending voters ballots en masse when in fact they are being given applications to obtain mail in ballots.
Facebook also said that if any candidate tries to declare victory before the final results are in,...
The policy applies only to new political and issue ads. Those that campaigns started running before the final week can continue.
The company also outlined other steps to try to stem confusion, including attaching labels to content that “seeks to delegitimize the outcome of the election or discuss the legitimacy of voting methods,” including claims that lawful methods of voting will lead to fraud. Already, President Donald Trump has claimed that mail-in voting will lead to widespread fraud, falsely asserting that some states are sending voters ballots en masse when in fact they are being given applications to obtain mail in ballots.
Facebook also said that if any candidate tries to declare victory before the final results are in,...
- 9/3/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
You made it, it’s Friday. Thanks for reading International Insider. Tom Grater here with your weekly dose of major international headlines.
Edinburgh: TV’s New Diversity Dawn
Diversity urgency: The Edinburgh TV Festival’s advisory chair Patrick Holland told us last week that diversity would be written through this year’s event like a stick of rock. He was not wrong. Nearly every session featured impassioned and impatient calls for change following the Black Lives Matter movement, and my colleague Jake Kanter reports that there was a sense of urgency he has not seen in a decade of watching Edinburgh sessions.
A blistering MacTaggart: Setting the tone for the whole virtual event was British historian, producer and presenter David Olusoga, who delivered the centerpiece MacTaggart Lecture. It was a deeply personal address, in which Olusoga shared experiences of racism, talked about a “lost generation” of Black program makers, and a concluded with a plea that a non-diverse industry shares power. Here’s our write-up. You can also watch the speech here, or read it here.
A powerful citation: Olusoga captured a deep mistrust of diversity initiatives following decades of false dawns. His message was clear, change must come now or never. He said: “30 years of failed initiatives and ineffective training schemes, and the constant hemorrhaging of Bame, talent has left another legacy. A lack of trust so deep that the announcements and initiatives of 2020 have been met, by many black and brown people in the industry, not with enthusiasm and excitement but with skepticism born of repeated disappointment. Proving that this time such skepticism is not warranted is among the biggest challenges.”
People emboldened: Olusoga was far from alone in channeling his dissatisfaction into purposeful prose on the Edinburgh platform. Noel Clarke revealed how he made the crew on his latest show more diverse by telling producers: “Just fix it.” Jameela Jamil was her typically articulate self as The Good Place star reflected being “denied the chance to fully spread my wings” until she moved from the UK to the U.S.
Programming pledges: There were also big commitments to Black programming made by a number of broadcasters. Channel 4 said it would host a Black takeover day next year to mark 12 months since the death of George Floyd. Among the lineup will be a reboot of The Big Breakfast, hosted by BAFTA-winning Mo Gilligan. ITV, meanwhile, announced a Black History Month, with shows presented by the likes of This Morning favorite Alison Hammond.
Best Of The Fest
Elba steps back in the ring: Among the more eye-catching commissions was a BBC Two series with Idris Elba. The Luther star will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus, and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school. Produced by Workerbee and Green Door, it’s titled Idris Elba’s Fight School. Story here.
Tony Hall’s valedictory speech: The outgoing BBC director general talked about the broadcaster’s role amid a “pandemic of misinformation.” The BBC’s “responsibility as the UK’s most trusted news provider has never been clearer and more important” in this environment, he said. Go deeper.
And finally: Edinburgh didn’t hold its usual awards this year, so Deadline has decided to hand out a few gongs for some the festival’s lighter moments.
The award for Inevitable Zoom Moment goes to: ITV content chief Kevin Lygo, who had to interrupt his controller session to let his dog out of the room. The Modesty Prize is awarded to: ViacomCBS UK’s programming boss Ben Frow, who told his industry peers: “I am the most creative channel controller in this country.” The Roast Of The Week gong goes to: BBC comedy controller Shane Allen. In a vintage bit of Allen tomfoolery, as he turned on his camera to join the festival, he pretended to be on the phone and joked: “Sorry, it was Channel 4, they want to buy another old format. Ian Katz, he’s taking more treasures than the British Museum.” Tenet Time
It’s finally here: It has become the cinematic talking point of the summer – will Tenet be the savior of the big screen experience? – and Christopher Nolan’s time-bending epic is finally here.
Positive indicators: The film began its international-led roll-out this week, and early signs were promising, with the film taking $2M in Korean previews. The pic also opened in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Italy and Spain on Wednesday (August 26) but Warner Bros is being tight-lipped about box office numbers and has asked exhibitors not to spill the beans as it looks to control the narrative in this tricky, unprecedented situation. Our sources are predicting a $25M opening for its first five days, and some are saying $30M+. One analytics company also told us the film’s pre-sales were significantly outstripping previous Nolan pics.
Choppy waters: However, no one is taking the smoothness of the release for granted, as this pandemic continues to move the goalposts on an almost daily basis. Korea, so far one of the lockdown good news stories in terms of its rapid and effective response to the virus, is experiencing a significant second wave and is implementing stricter preventative measures, which could disrupt cinema takings. Several key European territories, notably France and Spain, are also facing increased lockdown measures.
Exhibitor’s view: Nancy Tartaglione spoke to Cineworld boss Mooky Greidinger to get his take on the current situation. The exec spoke about reopening its Regal cinemas in the U.S., and what he thinks the prospects for Tenet are. Read the interview here.
Roll Out The Red Carpet
The new reality: Venice Film Festival kicks off next Wednesday, and chatter among the international community is zoned in on how a major festival can operate in the pandemic era. Safe to say, with reduced screening capacity, distancing, and various other safety measures, it isn’t going to look like any other festival we’ve seen before.
Unearthing gems: It’s not the most eye-catching line-up of films in Venice’s history, but there’s always gold to be found. Cineastes could be in line for a treat with Hopper/Welles, a documentary capturing a meeting between the two famed film figures with never-before-seen footage. You can see a clip from the movie here. This week, Deadline also brought you first trailers for Majid Majidi’s Sun Children and Out Of Competition drama Mosquito State.
Show of support: The fest revealed today that eight artistic directors from major film festivals around the world will fly into Venice to take part in the opening night event, each taking to the stage to deliver a statement talking up the importance of such events in the cinema ecosystem. Read more.
Life on the Lido: Deadline will be boots on the ground in Venice, so check in regularly with us for insight into how a pandemic era festival looks and feels.
On the horizon: It might be six months away, but the Berlinale is already unveiling plans for its 2021 edition, including making its acting awards gender neutral.
Recovery Plan
Long-lasting impact: The world is going to be dealing with the impact of the coronavirus for many years to come, and governments are game-planning for ways to stimulate their economies and save embattled businesses. One of many hard-hit sectors is culture, which has been financially devastated by months of closures and cancellations.
France’s €2Bn package: In France, the government outlined its €2Bn plan to save the cultural sector. It’s part of an overall €100Bn stimulus package for the country’s economy, which will be unveiled in full on September 3. The country is looking to get business back on track and to kick-start the economy. During the announcement, French Pm Jean Castex urged people to get back to the big screen: “I say to the French: Go to the cinema, go to the theater, you risk nothing.”
Best Of The Rest
The master: From Hero to Shanghai Knights and the IP Man series, Donnie Yen has firmly established himself as one of the biggest Chinese movie stars on the planet. He’s also crossed over into westerns films with roles in the likes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming Mulan. But how did he get there? Deadline caught up with Yen this week in the latest entry in our The Film That Lit My Fuse video series to find out. Watch the video.
Biohackers is back: After a successful global launch on August 20, Netflix has moved quickly to renew its original series Biohackers. The show is the streamer’s latest buzzy commission out of Germany, which has served up hits including Dark and How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) in recent years. Here’s our scoop.
After Parasite: Following an act such as Parasite and its Oscar glory was never going to be easy for anyone involved. Star actor Song Kang-ho is going to give it a go with Broker, which he will lead for Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, making his Korean cinema debut. Read our story.
BritBox original: Chernobyl star Jared Harris is leading the cast of The Beast Must Die, one of the first original productions from new streamer BritBox. Filming starts next week. Here’s our scoop.
Tequila time: Omar Chaparro is one of Mexico’s biggest stars, having led the mega-grossing local series No Manches Frida. We had the scoop this week on his latest lead role in Sony’s comedy Tequila Re-Pasado.
And finally…
Sad news this week that Colin Levanthal, a key player in UK film’s famously successful period in the 1990s, had passed away at the age of 73. Deadline spoke to several of those close to the well-liked and highly respected executive to gather remembrances. Read our obituary.
Edinburgh: TV’s New Diversity Dawn
Diversity urgency: The Edinburgh TV Festival’s advisory chair Patrick Holland told us last week that diversity would be written through this year’s event like a stick of rock. He was not wrong. Nearly every session featured impassioned and impatient calls for change following the Black Lives Matter movement, and my colleague Jake Kanter reports that there was a sense of urgency he has not seen in a decade of watching Edinburgh sessions.
A blistering MacTaggart: Setting the tone for the whole virtual event was British historian, producer and presenter David Olusoga, who delivered the centerpiece MacTaggart Lecture. It was a deeply personal address, in which Olusoga shared experiences of racism, talked about a “lost generation” of Black program makers, and a concluded with a plea that a non-diverse industry shares power. Here’s our write-up. You can also watch the speech here, or read it here.
A powerful citation: Olusoga captured a deep mistrust of diversity initiatives following decades of false dawns. His message was clear, change must come now or never. He said: “30 years of failed initiatives and ineffective training schemes, and the constant hemorrhaging of Bame, talent has left another legacy. A lack of trust so deep that the announcements and initiatives of 2020 have been met, by many black and brown people in the industry, not with enthusiasm and excitement but with skepticism born of repeated disappointment. Proving that this time such skepticism is not warranted is among the biggest challenges.”
People emboldened: Olusoga was far from alone in channeling his dissatisfaction into purposeful prose on the Edinburgh platform. Noel Clarke revealed how he made the crew on his latest show more diverse by telling producers: “Just fix it.” Jameela Jamil was her typically articulate self as The Good Place star reflected being “denied the chance to fully spread my wings” until she moved from the UK to the U.S.
Programming pledges: There were also big commitments to Black programming made by a number of broadcasters. Channel 4 said it would host a Black takeover day next year to mark 12 months since the death of George Floyd. Among the lineup will be a reboot of The Big Breakfast, hosted by BAFTA-winning Mo Gilligan. ITV, meanwhile, announced a Black History Month, with shows presented by the likes of This Morning favorite Alison Hammond.
Best Of The Fest
Elba steps back in the ring: Among the more eye-catching commissions was a BBC Two series with Idris Elba. The Luther star will provide seven disadvantaged young people with lessons in discipline, focus, and determination by putting them through an experimental boxing school. Produced by Workerbee and Green Door, it’s titled Idris Elba’s Fight School. Story here.
Tony Hall’s valedictory speech: The outgoing BBC director general talked about the broadcaster’s role amid a “pandemic of misinformation.” The BBC’s “responsibility as the UK’s most trusted news provider has never been clearer and more important” in this environment, he said. Go deeper.
And finally: Edinburgh didn’t hold its usual awards this year, so Deadline has decided to hand out a few gongs for some the festival’s lighter moments.
The award for Inevitable Zoom Moment goes to: ITV content chief Kevin Lygo, who had to interrupt his controller session to let his dog out of the room. The Modesty Prize is awarded to: ViacomCBS UK’s programming boss Ben Frow, who told his industry peers: “I am the most creative channel controller in this country.” The Roast Of The Week gong goes to: BBC comedy controller Shane Allen. In a vintage bit of Allen tomfoolery, as he turned on his camera to join the festival, he pretended to be on the phone and joked: “Sorry, it was Channel 4, they want to buy another old format. Ian Katz, he’s taking more treasures than the British Museum.” Tenet Time
It’s finally here: It has become the cinematic talking point of the summer – will Tenet be the savior of the big screen experience? – and Christopher Nolan’s time-bending epic is finally here.
Positive indicators: The film began its international-led roll-out this week, and early signs were promising, with the film taking $2M in Korean previews. The pic also opened in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Italy and Spain on Wednesday (August 26) but Warner Bros is being tight-lipped about box office numbers and has asked exhibitors not to spill the beans as it looks to control the narrative in this tricky, unprecedented situation. Our sources are predicting a $25M opening for its first five days, and some are saying $30M+. One analytics company also told us the film’s pre-sales were significantly outstripping previous Nolan pics.
Choppy waters: However, no one is taking the smoothness of the release for granted, as this pandemic continues to move the goalposts on an almost daily basis. Korea, so far one of the lockdown good news stories in terms of its rapid and effective response to the virus, is experiencing a significant second wave and is implementing stricter preventative measures, which could disrupt cinema takings. Several key European territories, notably France and Spain, are also facing increased lockdown measures.
Exhibitor’s view: Nancy Tartaglione spoke to Cineworld boss Mooky Greidinger to get his take on the current situation. The exec spoke about reopening its Regal cinemas in the U.S., and what he thinks the prospects for Tenet are. Read the interview here.
Roll Out The Red Carpet
The new reality: Venice Film Festival kicks off next Wednesday, and chatter among the international community is zoned in on how a major festival can operate in the pandemic era. Safe to say, with reduced screening capacity, distancing, and various other safety measures, it isn’t going to look like any other festival we’ve seen before.
Unearthing gems: It’s not the most eye-catching line-up of films in Venice’s history, but there’s always gold to be found. Cineastes could be in line for a treat with Hopper/Welles, a documentary capturing a meeting between the two famed film figures with never-before-seen footage. You can see a clip from the movie here. This week, Deadline also brought you first trailers for Majid Majidi’s Sun Children and Out Of Competition drama Mosquito State.
Show of support: The fest revealed today that eight artistic directors from major film festivals around the world will fly into Venice to take part in the opening night event, each taking to the stage to deliver a statement talking up the importance of such events in the cinema ecosystem. Read more.
Life on the Lido: Deadline will be boots on the ground in Venice, so check in regularly with us for insight into how a pandemic era festival looks and feels.
On the horizon: It might be six months away, but the Berlinale is already unveiling plans for its 2021 edition, including making its acting awards gender neutral.
Recovery Plan
Long-lasting impact: The world is going to be dealing with the impact of the coronavirus for many years to come, and governments are game-planning for ways to stimulate their economies and save embattled businesses. One of many hard-hit sectors is culture, which has been financially devastated by months of closures and cancellations.
France’s €2Bn package: In France, the government outlined its €2Bn plan to save the cultural sector. It’s part of an overall €100Bn stimulus package for the country’s economy, which will be unveiled in full on September 3. The country is looking to get business back on track and to kick-start the economy. During the announcement, French Pm Jean Castex urged people to get back to the big screen: “I say to the French: Go to the cinema, go to the theater, you risk nothing.”
Best Of The Rest
The master: From Hero to Shanghai Knights and the IP Man series, Donnie Yen has firmly established himself as one of the biggest Chinese movie stars on the planet. He’s also crossed over into westerns films with roles in the likes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming Mulan. But how did he get there? Deadline caught up with Yen this week in the latest entry in our The Film That Lit My Fuse video series to find out. Watch the video.
Biohackers is back: After a successful global launch on August 20, Netflix has moved quickly to renew its original series Biohackers. The show is the streamer’s latest buzzy commission out of Germany, which has served up hits including Dark and How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast) in recent years. Here’s our scoop.
After Parasite: Following an act such as Parasite and its Oscar glory was never going to be easy for anyone involved. Star actor Song Kang-ho is going to give it a go with Broker, which he will lead for Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, making his Korean cinema debut. Read our story.
BritBox original: Chernobyl star Jared Harris is leading the cast of The Beast Must Die, one of the first original productions from new streamer BritBox. Filming starts next week. Here’s our scoop.
Tequila time: Omar Chaparro is one of Mexico’s biggest stars, having led the mega-grossing local series No Manches Frida. We had the scoop this week on his latest lead role in Sony’s comedy Tequila Re-Pasado.
And finally…
Sad news this week that Colin Levanthal, a key player in UK film’s famously successful period in the 1990s, had passed away at the age of 73. Deadline spoke to several of those close to the well-liked and highly respected executive to gather remembrances. Read our obituary.
- 8/28/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released a trailer for “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices,” and National Geographic’s “Life Below Zero” set its Season 13 premiere date.
Dates
National Geographic’s “Life Below Zero” will return for its 13th season on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt, followed by a new spinoff series, “Life Below Zero: Next Generation.” The second episode of each show will air back to back the next night, with both shows returning to their Tuesday time slot for the rest of the season. “Life Below Zero” follows the extreme lifestyle of Alaskan residents, facing off whiteout snowstorms, frozen terrains and man-eating carnivores, while the spinoff introduces Alaskans who have returned to the wilderness, after trying out contemporary life. The “Life Below Zero” franchise is produced by BBC Studios’ production unit for National Geographic.
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices,...
Dates
National Geographic’s “Life Below Zero” will return for its 13th season on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Et / 5 p.m. Pt, followed by a new spinoff series, “Life Below Zero: Next Generation.” The second episode of each show will air back to back the next night, with both shows returning to their Tuesday time slot for the rest of the season. “Life Below Zero” follows the extreme lifestyle of Alaskan residents, facing off whiteout snowstorms, frozen terrains and man-eating carnivores, while the spinoff introduces Alaskans who have returned to the wilderness, after trying out contemporary life. The “Life Below Zero” franchise is produced by BBC Studios’ production unit for National Geographic.
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Peacock announced a premiere date for “Noughts + Crosses,” and CNN Films and HBO announced a premiere date for the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News.”
Renewals
Latv shared that the Lgbtqia+ talk show “The Q Agenda” has been renewed for a fourth season. The show features members of the Latinx and Lgbtqia+ communities, including hosts actress and trans activist Juliana Joel, comedian Lianna Carrera, makeup artist and influencer Victor Ramos and actor Enrique Sapene. Sapene is also the show’s creator. Each episode features guests from the entertainment industry, with discussions centered around issues affecting the Lgbtqia+ community. It is executive produced by Bruno Seros-Ulloa and Andres Palencia.
Dates
The British drama television series “Noughts + Crosses” will be brought to Peacock on Sept. 4, marking its move into the U.S. The show is set in an alternate universe...
Renewals
Latv shared that the Lgbtqia+ talk show “The Q Agenda” has been renewed for a fourth season. The show features members of the Latinx and Lgbtqia+ communities, including hosts actress and trans activist Juliana Joel, comedian Lianna Carrera, makeup artist and influencer Victor Ramos and actor Enrique Sapene. Sapene is also the show’s creator. Each episode features guests from the entertainment industry, with discussions centered around issues affecting the Lgbtqia+ community. It is executive produced by Bruno Seros-Ulloa and Andres Palencia.
Dates
The British drama television series “Noughts + Crosses” will be brought to Peacock on Sept. 4, marking its move into the U.S. The show is set in an alternate universe...
- 8/24/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
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