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Ultra Pro has named gaming industry veteran Richard Dracass as its new Director of Entertainment.  In his new role, Dracass will drive business development and growth strategies for Ultra Pro's entertainment division. Richard's dedication to surpassing industry standards and ability to see beyond the status quo really stood out to me. His exceptional track record and ability to understand market dynamics make him an invaluable addition to our team, and we look forward to his leadership in advancing our mission to deliver high-quality, innovative products to our customers. — Jay Kuo, President and CEO at Ultra PRO Dracass has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with roles such as Director of Operations at Passport Games Studios, Entertainment Gaming Account Manager at Upper Deck Entertainment, and Global Brand Trade Marketing Manager at Wizards of the Coast. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place here and ...

Sofía Vergara has shared some behind-the-scenes stories about The Hollywood Reporter's latest cover story, highlighting this year's drama actress roundtable . The Griselda star, who recently had extensive knee surgery, said on Thursday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live ! that the cover shoot with Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Sawai, Brie Larson and Naomi Watts was less than two weeks after her operation. So her team wanted her to cancel, with them telling her, "We don't think you're in good shape, you're not looking good.'" At the time, she was relying on a walker to move around, as she couldn't walk. "I was like, 'I'm not missing that cover with Jennifer Aniston, with Nicole Kidman, with all [of them]," she recalled. As Kimmel displayed the cover, Vergara explained some of what was behind her appearance alongside her fellow Emmy hopefuls. "Even if I can't grin … like you cannot ...

Fresh off a much needed vacation, I spent part of this week at the 4se conference here in New York City (presented by Leaders Group and Sports Business Journal). My experience as the event was as good, if not better than last year's. For one thing, it was gratifying to focus on the business side of sports and entertainment with my still licking my fandom wounds from the Knicks' playoff exit. For another thing, I geek out on the convergence of sports, entertainment, fashion and music and becoming even more conversant about the ecosystem in which our clients thrive—and I got to know a number of people who feel the same. Unsurprisingly, against the backdrop of artificial intelligence's emergence, the import of authenticity, loyalty and understanding consumers' and fans' emotions and desires was prominently highlighted. What *was* most surprising what was not that the WWE has a writers room of 50 people (jarring enough to learn that pro wrestling is scripted!) ...

The month of May saw the death of some notable figures in Hollywood and the world of sports. Some of the stars' deaths raised eyebrows due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding their shocking demise. Here are the celebrity causes of death that were revealed in May 2024. Golfer Grayson Murray Reportedly Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In His Home Late golfer Grayson Murray reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after filling his Florida townhouse with toxic exhaust gasses. According to the DailyMail , Murray is believed to have left his Land Rover running in his ground-floor garage, which filled the three-story property in Palm Beach Gardens with fumes. A concerned neighbor who remained anonymous recalled hearing prolonged revving at around 12:30 am Saturday. "I thought it was a kid revving a car. I went, but by then, there was no sound," the neighbor said. Later, locals heard a carbon monoxide alarm, prompting police to visit t...

Despite the recent split, Ruth Langsford is maintaining a positive relationship with her three stepchildren from her marriage to Eamonn Holmes. Over the weekend, it was revealed that Ruth and Eamonn , both aged 64, have decided to go their separate ways. The pair, who tied the knot in 2010 after more than twenty years together, announced their separation with a joint statement on Saturday. The duo, known for co-hosting This Morning, reportedly met through mutual friends back in 1997. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles Ruth and Eamonn started a romance and share a son, Jack Holmes, who is now 22 years old, reports the Mirror . Eamonn's three children from his previous marriage to Gabrielle Holmes are also part of the family dynamic. Eamonn and Gabrielle, who separated in 1996, have Declan, 35, Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30. Throughout the years, Ruth has openly discussed her role as a stepparent and seems to have a strong bond with her stepch...

NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – A witness caught a North Miami man abusing his dogs in two separate videos and called police, leading to his arrest on Thursday, authorities said. North Miami police said Juan Pablo Gaviria Arce, 22, punched his dog 10 times, but initially claimed the video only showed him hitting a stuffed animal. Authorities said he would later tell the truth. Police said they became aware of the abuse on Tuesday and went to Gaviria Arce's apartment in the 300 block of Northeast 125th Street to investigate. A May 1 video showed him "grabbing his dog, lifting it into the air and punching the dog with a closed fist 10 times," an arrest report states. "According to the witness, the dog could be heard yelping from a block away," police wrote. The second video, taken on Tuesday, showed Gaviria Arce holding a broomstick with two dogs locked inside of a crate, police said. In that clip, police said he "sticks the handle of the broomstick th...

Nelly Voukaki, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Looper Insights , has 16+ years of experience in the digital media sector. getty Today, we live in a world where competing for attention from your dream customer is an intimidating challenge. It has been found that 63% of marketers say their biggest challenge is generating traffic and leads when dealing in B2C. Becoming a master at the art of promotion could be likened to attaining a black belt, but it is the difference between success and failure across all industries. Amid having to wrestle your way in front of competing messages and striking promotional materials, one sector in particular never fails to succeed: the entertainment industry. To me, it is quite clear why that is, with the industry attracting avid storytellers with a real passion for conveying innovation and creativity. This article will explore how these tactics can be extended to other industries as lessons learned, with those outside...

For months, Los Angeles residents believed the park had been vacated. Only the memory of P-22, the beloved celebrity mountain lion who had once made it his home, lingered as the city mourned his death . That was until this month, when an apparent successor — another mountain lion, seemingly bigger, younger and stronger — emerged late one night. "It's very mystical," said Vladimir Polumiskov, who captured footage of the big cat near his apartment complex, which borders Griffith Park, a sprawling urban reserve north of downtown Los Angeles. "They called P-22 the Brad Pitt of the Hollywood Hills," he said. "This is going to be the puma DiCaprio." Mr. Polumiskov, 30, saw the "huge cat" around 9 p.m. on May 14, he said, just as he was returning home from dinner with his wife and their 2-year-old son. He said he had just parked and was unbuckling his son from his seat when he noticed the creature standing just feet away from his car. He ginge...

Representative Ro Khanna , who represents California's 17th congressional district, held a fundraiser with Paris Hilton and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on May 28, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. Khanna, a Democrat, is currently seeking reelection for his seat, competing against 26-year-old Republican candidate Anita Chen in the upcoming November election. More from The Hollywood Reporter He was introduced to Hilton a few years ago. The congressman tells THR he has had a "long friendship" with Hilton's husband Carter Reum, the co-founder of the technology-focused venture capital firm M13. Khanna said Reum is "one of the most innovative technology leaders and investors in the country." A couple of years ago, Khanna met with Hilton regarding her long-standing push for more oversight of abusive youth centers. The heiress and reality TV personality has been vocal about her time at a "troubled teen" center in Utah, alleging in ...

In honor of this year's Father's Day, we're celebrating a few of the best celebrity dads out there. Obviously we don't know these proud dads personally, but we have seen them in action, loving their kids and embracing fatherhood as the beautiful journey it can and should be. Being a dad isn't easy for anyone, but it can be especially difficult when you're always in the spotlight. Those typical parenting challenges — temper tantrums, big messes, battles of wills — can all seem amplified. As with non-celebrity parents, it takes a lot of hard work, commitment and, of course, love. In short, the pressure's on for these dads, especially since they have the whole world watching their every move as they undertake the most important responsibility of their lives. That said, celebrity dads such as Prince William and Tim McGraw have proven themselves to be both amazing father figures and role models for other dads out there. From taking sweet formal photo...

ComingSoon is exclusively debuting the trailer for Midas , a new movie that addresses corruption within the health insurance industry. Entertainment Squad has shared the first trailer for Midas with ComingSoon, a heist film that marks the feature film debut of writer and director TJ Noel-Sullivan . Check out the Midas trailer , along with a poster for the movie, below (watch more trailers and clips): Exclusive Midas Trailer Tackles Health Insurance Industry Corruption "Ricky Pryce is blessed with good looks and a devious charisma, but they're wasted on Grubhub Delivery orders and supporting his sick mother, as his high school friends graduate college and move on with their lives," the official synopsis reads. "When a little white lie meant to impress a girl instead lands him a job at the health insurance company that laid his mom off, he hatches a plan to take back what he feels is owed, and set his family up for life. With the help of his two be...

An actor who appeared in How I Met Your Mother was arrested at the U.S.- Mexico border apparently trying to flee the country after allegedly stabbing a Hollywood makeup artist earlier this month. Nick Pasqual, 34, is due to be extradited to Los Angeles County to face an attempted murder charge for a brutal knife attack on Allie Shehorn, his ex-girlfriend. Shehorn, who prosecutors say had recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual, was left in intensive care "fighting for her life" after the attack, according to a GoFundMe raising funds for her, but is now "making positive steps to her recovery." "This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the individual responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions," Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a press release announcing Pasqual's arrest Wednesday. Pasqual is accused of breaking into...

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here . Celebrity Cruises has announced a series of premium and personalized enhancements to The Retreat, its luxury suite experience. The new features include dedicated suite butlers, shore excursion help, and private excursion escorts. "At The Retreat, the world really does revolve around our guests," said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. "We collected extensive feedback from past guests, loyalty members, and our trade partners to inform how The Retreat experiences are being reimagined to continue exceeding vacation expectations by delivering on the amenities and experiences Celebrity Cruises guests value most." The new enhancements include access to dedicated butlers accessible through Butler Chat for faster communication, as well as a dedicated shore excursions expert to assist guests in planning activities...

Chace Crawford recently met up with his "Gossip Girl" co-star Ed Westwick in Paris and turns out they took a walk down memory lane during their sweet reunion! "I was telling him…I don't know how it came up on like Instagram, but it was an old Matthew Settle thing, like a magazine thing. You know Matthew played Rufus [Humphrey], but it was like 40-year-old Matthew Settle, and I'm like 'Buddy, we're like one year away from being as old as Matthew Settle on the show, how does that make you feel?" he recalled while chatting with Access Hollywood. "Yeah, it was a funny, funny moment to be like, now we would play the dads on that show." The 38-year-old also looked back at his "special" time filming the show and his strong connection with New York City. Plus, he dished on the "wild" and "chaotic" new season of "The Boys" and revealed his favorite part of playing the aquatic superhero The Deep. Season...

NORTH HOLLYWOOD — In an effort to boost safety on train lines , Metro has formally rolled out a pilot program in North Hollywood that requires rail passengers to tap their fare card to exit the subway station. The move is aimed at providing more assurance that people who are riding the trains paid the fare to board the line. Sheriff Robert Luna said in recent comments that the vast majority of people arrested or detained in connection with wrongdoing on the transit system had not paid the proper fare to board. Related: LA Metro beefing up police patrols, 'hardening' stations to stop rise in violence Passengers are required to use a TAP card to pay the fare before boarding a bus or train. Under the pilot program that began Tuesday, passengers exiting the Metro B (Red) Line train at the North Hollywood station are required to again tap the fare card to leave the station. Metro officials described it as an effort to boost compliance with fare requirements, noting th...

The restaurant and foodservice industry has grown by leaps and bounds since the end of pandemic lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. In fact, sales for the sector in 2024 are projected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in history, according to a report from the National Restaurant Association . Unsurprisingly, that growth has attracted the attention of both established brands and new entrants hoping to grab a slice of this lucrative pie. In a marketplace that has seen a dearth of white space, embracing celebrity-backed restaurants is one way property developers and owners can cut through the clutter and come out ahead. A JLL analysis of owned and licensed celebrity restaurant openings shows that from 2019 to 2024, 361 eateries backed by renowned chefs, actors, athletes or musicians opened in the U.S. and Canada. The appeal of these establishments for property developers and owners is that association with celebrities opens a new marketing dimension and word-of-mouth tha...

Blake Lively has a long history of pulling pranks on her nearest and dearest , including her former Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley. On a recent episode of his Podcrushed podcast, the actor recalled a "remarkable prank" pulled by Lively, who convinced him that the Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, was his father. "I cannot muster a single eff to give about pranks. I actually really admire people who do," Badgley told his podcast co-hosts, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. "Somebody who may or may not be known for this — Blake Lively is, as I recall, very serious about pranks." Sharing that the prank occurred during the height of their Gossip Girl days, he continued, "I get an email, just like, 'There's this press item that we're trying to kill, but just so you know, somebody thinks or Steve Tyler thinks he's your dad.'" Badgley also revealed that his manager, publicist, and mother got in on the joke, telling him...

May 29, 2024, 9 a.m. "There was just this nastiness that emerged in the way celebrities were covered in the 2000s." Britney Spears became famous in the late 1990s and underwent a major — and very public — mental health crisis in the early aughts that drew headlines not just in tabloids and gossip magazines like US Weekly but also publications like The Atlantic and The New York Times — and a universal punchline for jokes about "crazy" women. Spears' story goes beyond tabloid fodder. In 2008, she was placed under a legal conservatorship that gave her father, Jamie Spears, complete control over her personal affairs and her finances. This also meant that he also had control over Spears's performance and recording schedule and the millions of dollars that she earned. There's a larger story here, about conservatorship abuse and the rights of people with mental health issues. But as Joanna Arcieri , a PhD candidate at Columbia Journalism School who i...

Pickle is an imposing figure. In her uniform of vibrant pageant dresses and a bouffant blond wig, the vivacious, live-singing drag queen is hard to miss both on and off the stage. Perhaps a good quality to have as the inaugural official Drag Laureate of West Hollywood . A native of Los Angeles, Pickle came up in the bars and clubs that cluster around the west end of Santa Monica Boulevard, a.k.a. the backbone of this tiny city-within-a-city. As one of only two official Drag Laureates in the country (the other is in San Francisco) , Pickle has been tasked with highlighting and enhancing the appreciation and impact of drag culture in West Hollywood. "There's an unofficial saying: So goes WeHo, so goes California, so goes the nation," Pickle says. "WeHo is s uch a young city. … It's just a really vibrant patch of land." Get to know Los Angeles through the places that bring it to life. From restaurants to shops to outdoor spaces, here's...

The company of the net celebrity "Wang Ma" released a letter of apology online after its former staff members and job applicants reported their irrationally low payment but highly intensive workload at the company. "Wang Ma", meaning a nanny surnamed Wang in Chinese, is the main character of an online short play presented at a douyin account called "Qi ke xing xing". The account so far has about 16.58 million followers at Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The sitcoms have soon gone viral online after they debuted in March, as "Wang Ma" has been portrayed as a sober female with a sharp tongue who dares to fight against improper or irrational requirements from her boss with comedic and facetious acts. Many netizens commented online that they resonated with "Wang Ma" and had been cheered up and inspired by her. However, some staff members and job applicants to the company — Wuhan Huangye Culture and Media Co in Hubei provin...

By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   Share Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 2-8: June 2: Actor Ron Ely ("Tarzan") is 86. Actor Stacy Keach is 83. Actor-director Charles Haid ("Hill Street Blues") is 81. Singer Chubby Tavares of Tavares is 80. Film director Lasse Hallstrom ("Chocolat," "The Cider House Rules") is 78. Actor Jerry Mathers ("Leave It To Beaver") is 76. Actor Joanna Gleason is 74. Actor Dennis Haysbert ("24″) is 70. Comedian Dana Carvey is 69. Actor Gary Grimes ("Summer of '42") is 69. Bassist Michael Steele of The Bangles is 69. Singer Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet is 64. Actor Liam Cunningham ("Game of Thrones") is 63. Actor Navid Negahban ("Homeland," ″24″) is 60. Singer Merril Bainbridge is 56. TV personality Andy Cohen is 56. Rapper B-Real of Cypress Hill is 54. Actor Paula Cale ("Providen...