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From Paul Lee's perspective, the streaming boom that led Hollywood to binge on original content has evolved significantly during his half-dozen years as CEO of production company Wiip. Over the past year, the industry has been through "a moment where the streaming revolution went from a land grab to 'This land needs to be fertile,' " Lee says on the latest episode of Variety podcast "Strictly Business." Lee spent a dozen years at Disney, rising to become head of ABC Family and later head of ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. He's mostly kept a low profile since launching Wiip in partnership with CAA in 2016. In its short life, Wiip has scored with such series as HBO's "Mare of Easttown" and "The White House Plumbers," Amazon Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty," Apple TV+'s "Dickinson," FX's "Pistol" and more to come. In June 2021, South Korea's JTBC Studios acqu...

© Provided by CBS Sports It was late 2016 when retired boxing pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather first uttered the seemingly preposterous statement that he had become the biggest name in all of MMA. To Mayweather's credit, there was so much buzz and hype surrounding the idea of him coming out of retirement to box defending UFC champion Conor McGregor, in a 2017 megafight that would go on to break numerous financial records and become a pop culture event, that the statement could be categorized as partially true.  Each time Mayweather spoke McGregor's name, whether in a positive or negative light, it became front-page news across both combat sports.  The problem is, that was seven years ago, long before the current crossover trend of circus boxing events became played out. And, yes, even though there still exists in 2023 a decently viable market for YouTube influencer boxing, one-off attraction fights like August's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz pay-per-view, or even ...

The Cannes Film Festival, aka those two weeks in May where the world's starlets descend upon the South of France for dozens of opulent movie premieres and glamorous yacht parties, just wrapped. The red carpet fashion is always fun to watch, and because the city of Cannes is swarming with celebrities for the duration of the festival, even a star's casual daytime ensemble can be swoon-worthy. From daytime photo call outfits to airport looks (and yes, a few moments from la Croisette as well) let these 8 celebrity outfits inspire your summertime dressing. 1. Rosettes are still in—and making their way to footwear. CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: Elle Fanning is seen at Hotel Martinez during the 76th Cannes film festival ... [+] on May 18, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/GC Images) GC Images Elle Fanning stepped out for a sweet daytime look wearing a white lace dress and elegant sandals featuring rosette embellishments. The rosette is already one of the...

By Brendan Da Costa of Factinate Media Group | < PREVIOUS SLIDE SLIDE 1 of 52 NEXT SLIDE > Born in the small town of Freeport, Illinois in 1881, Louella Parsons seemed like the least likely person to become a Hollywood reporter. In fact, when she was growing up, there was no such thing as a Hollywood reporter. But, even back then, in her small town, little Louella had an appetite for gossip. And a knack for learning secrets. © Factinate Media Group

Profiles by Seth Abramovitch, Gary Baum, Evan Nicole Brown, Tyler Coates, Kirsten Chuba, Aaron Couch, Scott Feinberg, Mesfin Fekadu, Mia Galuppo, James Hibberd, Rebecca Keegan, Sydney Odman, Rick Porter, Lacey Rose, Julian Sancton, Rebecca Sun and Beatrice Verhoeven Cris Abrego & Karla Pita Loor Cris Abrego and Karla Pita Loor Banijay Americas (2) BANIJAY AMERICAS Abrego is one of the top-ranking Latino execs in English-language media, and Pita Loor is the board chair of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, a major conduit for industry players who are invested in improving inclusion. Under their leadership, Banijay Americas has stepped up initiatives to help people from historically excluded backgrounds break into entertainment. "This work has both financial and cultural bottom lines, and those are not only equally important but also inextricably connected," says Abrego of the content business. "Success requires attention to both...

Tributes are pouring in for the late actor Ray Stevenson in the wake of the his sudden death at the age of 58 earlier this week . Stevenson, who played characters in both Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also lent his talent to several film and TV projects, and is set to appear in the upcoming live action Ahsoka series on Disney+. "We have lost a great talent and friend in Ray Stevenson," said Lucasfilm's Dave Filoni , who is executive producing the upcoming Ahsoka series . "His kindness and generosity were felt by our entire team on Ahsoka. I always looked forward to working with Ray, and I appreciated his insight and daily wisdom. I am glad that his memory will live on through his family, friends, and the many characters he created. Thank you Ray, for everything." Stevenson had previously voiced Mandalorian antagonist Gar Saxon in the animated Star Wars: Rebels series , and will yet appear as Baylan Skoll, a force wielding ally of grand ...

Lies, scandal, salacious gossip and celebrity presenters pitted against each other: it is perhaps no wonder that Piers Morgan compared the latest shockwaves to hit daytime TV show This Morning as being like something in a Quentin Tarantino movie . Images (and rumours) about one of its stars, Phillip Schofield , are everywhere. Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you'll know about them. Phillip may have left ITV with immediate effect, but what does that do for the show's branding? When your name is dragged through mud – personally, professionally – can you ever recover? Whatever the truth is behind the headlines,This Morning's brand has been badly damaged. As a PR and brand expert who has worked with everyone from corporations to celebrities to social media influencers, I know a thing or two about reputation management – and I can tell you that This Morning is in for a bumpy ride over the next few months. Every move will be scrutinised, written about and inter...

© Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Amazon is getting rid of its celebrity voices for Alexa. Not only are the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Melisssa McCarthy no longer available for purchase, but Amazon will also stop supporting them on Alexa devices as well. The voices were fairly cheap, with a $0.99 price at launch before moving up to $4.99, but many users expected to have access for longer than this. The feature, which adds the personality of one of the three celebrities to an Alexa device, lets you use the "Hey [celebrity name]" command to ask questions, hear jokes, or listen to a story — all in the style of Jackson, Shaq, or McCarthy. But now, some of that fun has come to an end, as the voice of Jackson has already stopped working on customers' devices. A note on Jackson's page states: "Samuel L. Jackson's Alexa voice is no longer available for purchase. Customers who previously purchased the experience may ...

© Provided by Deadline Kenneth Anger, the experimental filmmaker and author whose work was groundbreaking in its exploration of gay themes and erotica, has died. He was 96. His death was announced by his gallery, Sprueth Magers. "It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of visionary filmmaker, artist and author Kenneth Anger (1927–2023)," the gallery posted on social media. "Kenneth was a trailblazer. His cinematic genius and influence will live on and continue to transform all those who encounter his films, words and vision." Anger's films include the 1947 Fireworks, a legendary cinematic achievement in the history of American gay culture and film. He also wrote and published Hollywood Babylon in 1959, a book that popularized scandals and pieces of film-land gossip that, while largely discredited over the years, have remained part of Hollywood lore. "Anger considered cinematographic projection a psychosocial ritual capable of unleas...

© Provided by LA Times Johnny Depp announced on Instagram Monday that his band, Hollywood Vampires, would be delaying its U.S. tour dates due to a fractured ankle. ( (Joel C Ryan / Invision / Associated Press) ) Johnny Depp and his rock band the Hollywood Vampires are postponing three U.S. tour dates. In a Monday letter posted to the actor-musician's Instagram Stories, Depp expressed regret over the situation. "My dear friends, I am sorry to say that I have fractured my ankle, which is a drag!!!" the 59-year-old wrote in the since-expired missive . "It began as a hairline break but somewhere between Cannes and the Royal Albert Hall, it got worse rather than better." The "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Finding Neverland" star said that under the advisement of multiple medical professionals — who "strongly suggested" the actor avoid physical activity of any kind — he is unable to travel for the time being. "To that...

Mitchell Ramazon; Brooks Nader Ryan Sides From the expert's mouth! Celebrity hairstylist Mitchell Ramazon exclusively gave Us Weekly the tea on styling one of his hottest clients, Brooks Nader. Earlier this month, Ramazon worked his magic on Nader, 26, for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch Party in New York City and Miami. For the weekend-long soirée, the model wowed with multiple sultry looks. Best Bikinis of 2023 Gallery Update See the Hottest Celebrity Bikini Moments of 2023: From Lori Harvey to Elsa Hosk Read article For the New York party, the brunette beauty sported a teal mini dress featuring a one shoulder neckline, cinched waist and a ruffled skirt. She teamed the number with diamond jewelry and rhinestone embellished pumps. To top it off, Ramazon — who also styles Kim Kardashian , Emily Ratajkowski , Alix Earle and more — gave the model a side part, twisting he r strands into a glamorous updo that was completed with wispy bangs. Ram...