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Lively Vs. Baldoni Battle Heats Up - New filings are flying fast and furious in the battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the actress’ claims of sexual harassment and an online smear campaign. >>>His Next Move
Smart-TV Combo - In the latest variation on the streaming bundle theme, Vizio is launching a package of Starz and AMC+. At $13.99 per month, the combo is nearly $7 less than the $20.98 cost of each service individually. Viewers must have a Vizio account to get it. While a wide range of bundles have sprung up in recent years from wireless providers, pay-TV providers, major channel stores and even airlines, the Vizio offering is unique for its pairing of a major streaming platform directly with programmers. >>> Data Play
Kimmel Returns - After five days of production being suspended due to the L.A. wildfires, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live will resume tapings tonight, sources tell Deadline. Meanwhile, production on The Price Is Right and After Midnight remains paused at least though Monday and Tuesday, respectively. >>>Studios Not Far From Flames
French TV Confab - French television sellers are placing extra impetus on this week’s Paris screenings, with MIPTV no longer on their schedules. >>>100 Buyers Expected
Venu Sports Winners & Losers - Of the three big media partners behind the now-scrapped sports streaming venture Venu, Fox Corp. may be a winner, some industry observers believe. Warner Bros. Discovery, meanwhile, is back where it started. Disney has complicated its business a bit, but that could pay off. >>>Fate Of Fubo |
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The first season of Landman, Taylor Sheridan's drama about the West Texas oil industry, came to a conclusion on Sunday with a special appearance by a Hollywood great and a promise that Tommy’s problems with the cartel are far from over. Here, star Billy Bob Thornton (Tommy Norris) talks about the latest cast addition, what we can expect from Demi Moore’s character going forward, and if he knows anything about a season 2 of the series. >>> Read The Interview |
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More News
📺 As part of the runup to the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, NBC is launching an immersive experience at New York's Rockefeller Center. From January 30 to February 2, it will give fans the chance to feel what it’s like to host the show. ⚕️ ABC News has hired New York cardiologist Tara Narula to serve as chief medical correspondent. Narula succeeds Jennifer Ashton, who departed earlier this year.
🌴 The 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival announced its awards, honoring I’m Still Here with the FIPRESCI Prize.
🚨 Two suspects were arrested at Vice President Kamala Harris' Brentwood home at 4:40am on Saturday. Authorities ultimately could not prove they were attempting burglary, but they were detained for “violating curfew.” |
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Obituaries
🕯️ Sam Moore, one-half of the Grammy-winning R&B duo Sam & Dave behind ’60s hits “Soul Man,” “Hold On I’m Coming” and “I Thank You,” died in Coral Gables, Fla. at the age of 89. 🕯️ Jack Waddell, former opera singer turned vocal coach for Broadway stars, died January 1 at his home in Bloomington, Illinois. He was 83. 🕯️ Leslie Charleson, the actress best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, has died. She was 79. 🕯️ Bill Byrge, the librarian-turned-actor who was a regular in the Ernest movies, died January 9 in Nashville. He was 92. 🕯️ Harvey Laidman , a veteran television director who helmed episodes of shows like The Waltons, Matlock and Magnum P.I., died Jan. 3 at the age of 82. 🕯️ 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries |
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On the Radar
Mon - Writers Guild & ASC Awards nominations
Wed - BAFTA Film Award nominations; Jennifer Lopez on Fallon
Sat - Dave Chappelle hosts SNL
Sun - Oscar nominations
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A New "Marshall" In Town - California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Meet the Press that the devastating fires in Los Angeles require a rebuilding response he’s characterizing as a “Marshall Plan” for the region. The governor said he has a team “looking at reimagining L.A. 2.0.” |
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