‘The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Blasts “Phony” AI Weight Loss Ad Using Her Face: “It’s A Lot Of BS, Do Not Fall For It”

Im giving everybody a heads up, Goldberg said on the morning show on Wednesday, February 5. Thats how you know its me. Watch on Deadline Do not indulge in this, Goldberg told viewers at home. Whoopi Goldberg on ‘The View’ABC Do not look at this. Just get rid of it because I dont know what it is. I told you what I did. I dont have any reason to go sell some other stuff....

February 5, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · David Garcia

Adrian Lester & Nicholas Podany Among 5 Cast In Peacock’s ‘PONIES’ Alongside Emilia Clarke

They join previously announced Emilia Clarke, who also executive produces, and Haley Lu Richardson. Bea (Clarke) is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. His job is secrets, and he has plenty of his own. L-R: Adrian Lester, Artjom Gilz, Nicholas Podany and Vic MichaelisThe Masons/Pascal Buenning/Stephanie Diani/Olga Oborina/Stephanie Nelson PONIESwas co-created by Fogel and Iserson. Iserson and Daniels will serve as showrunners. Executive producers are Emilia Clarke and Jessica Rhoades (Black Mirror, Station Eleven) via her Pacesetter Productions....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Brian Olson

Brian Murphy Dies: British Sitcom Star Of ‘Man About The House’ & ‘George & Mildred’ Was 92

It is almost impossible to describe the depth of his talent and humanity. A truly joyful and profoundly good hearted man. Much love to Linda & family. Brian MurphyCambridge Jones/Getty Images His film roles includedThe Boy Friendand Ken Russell-directed picThe Devils. He played the trios landlord George Roper. He then played the famous brow-beaten husband Roper inMan About the Housespin-offGeorge and Mildred. Man About the Housewas remade in America in 1977 asThrees Company, starring John Ritter....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jennifer Smith

Comedians Matt Rife & Paul Elia Unveiling New ‘LowKey Comedy’ Special This Month

EXCLUSIVE: ComediansMatt RifeandPaul Eliahave announced a newLowKey Comedyspecial to premiere digitally onMoment by Patreonon February 16. Rife, Elia, and their manager Christina Shams served as executive producers. Watch a trailer above. Rife and Shams later teamed up to exec produce Elias debut special, 2023sDetroit Player. To date, Moment has processed over a million tickets across 168 countries and an additional 44 territories. Rife and Elia are both with Shams Avesta Entertainment....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Barbara Branch

Cooper Kupp Says LA Rams Seeking Trade: “I Don’t Agree With The Decision”

Los Angeles RamsstarCooper Kuppis being traded during theNFLoff-season, the wide receiver said on social media. I dont agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA. 2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Cooper KuppBrandon Sloter/Getty Images Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Shane Garcia

David Edward Byrd Dies: ‘Follies’ Artist Whose Iconic Psychedelic Posters Spanned Rock And Broadway Was 83

His husband, the artist Jolino Beserra, announced on social media. Byrd was hired on the spot as the venues exclusive poster and program designer. So I did that and there was my giantFollieson the marquee of the Winter Garden. David Edward ByrdFacebook And he said, I want that poster. But I want it to be Jesus.' Byrd is survived by Beserra. Complete survivor information was not immediately available.

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Rachel Campbell

Fox Corp. Rides Ad Sales Boom From Sports And Political Coverage In Strong Fiscal Q2

Total ad revenue jumped 21% from the prior-year period. The flagship broadcast networks and local stations generated a 19% upturn in ad sales in the Television unit. In calendar 2024, it took in $1.1 billion in revenue, Fox said. Fox Corp. headquarters in ManhattanErik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Discovery in early January, before it ever launched. Disney also acquired majority control of Fubo as part of a settlement of the lawsuit....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Denise Flowers

Fusion Entertainment Signs Actor, Writer & Director Mary Neely

EXCLUSIVE:Fusion Entertainmenthas signed actor, writer, and directorMary Neelyfor management, Deadline has learned. Neely rose to prominence during the Covid lockdowns with her viral reenactments of love duets from classic musicals. She will also appear alongside Bob Odenkirk in Acting for a Causes rendition of Tommy Wiseaus cult classicThe Room. Fusion EntertainmentNikolas Ray Evans founded management and strategic advisory company Fusion Entertainment alongside Adam Kersh in 2022. Neely continues to be represented by UTA....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Pamela Medina

Guillaume Canet Action Thriller ‘Ad Vitam’ Breaks Into Netflix Non-English All-Time Top Ten

4 slot of this weeks chart. Canet co-wrote the screenplay forAd Vitamwith the movies director Rodolphe Lauga in association with David Corona. He also produced the feature with Jean Cottin under their Cabanes banner. Ad VitamNetflix Laugas previous credits include love-triangle comedyIts Complicated, surfing dramaLa Sourceand Amazon Studios pictureI Dont Love You Either. Further cast members include Stephane Caillard, Nassim Lyes, Zita Hanrot and Alexis Manenti.

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Carolyn Brown

Hyde Park & Get Me Out Productions Team For Ultra Running Documentary Projects ‘Ultra’ & ‘Where Are The Kenyans?’

The runners to be featured are not only decorated professional athletes, but also hold diverse professional careers as software engineers, environmentalists, journalists, and more.Where are the Kenyans?is developed by Hyde Park Entertainment and Adharanand Finn, the award-winning author ofRunning with the KenyansandThe Rise of the Ultra Runnersand himself an experienced ultra-runner, described byOutsidemagazine as one of runnings finest minds. The project will follow the fortunes of a small, elite team of Kenyan runners five women and five men and their Swiss manager in what will be a fish-out-of-water story, both for the runners and for their coach as they navigate the literal, metaphorical, and emotional ups and downs whilst training for trail runnings ultimate competition: the grueling UTMB (Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc)....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Vicki Evans

Investigation Discovery Is Making A Killing In True-Crime

This is not a fewer, bigger, better strategy, either. The former ABC executive told Deadline that he is planning to do even more this year. The key is knowing that theyre an adult. Michael Bay’s Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the SaviorID When we say new filmmakers, were not necessarily talking about people just moving into filmmaking, he said. When Octavia came in and pitched us, she knew our prime-time slate better than I did....

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Gail Gilbert

Jesse Collins Entertainment & Concord Originals Prepping Biopic On Robert Johnson, King Of The Delta Blues

is set to write the script. Robert Johnsons story shows how talent can shine through any adversity. Executive producers are Wesley Adams and Bob Valentine for Concord Originals. Robert Johnson and Johnny ShinesRobert Johnson Estate Robert Johnsons impact on music culture is unmatched. Wilson wrote and produced 2019 awards show Black Girls Rock! and was a producer of The 66th Grammys. Wilson is represented by THORO Artists and Del Shaw Moonves....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Lisa Reynolds

Jon Stewart Tackles Trump’s Threats Toward Panama & Denmark: “What Are We, The Jake Paul Of Nations?”

Denmark, Panama and Canada, the host remarked, were America, we used to fight the Nazis. Now were scouring the globe for easy marks? What are we, theJake Paulof nations? Jon Stewart opposite an image of Jake PaulThe Daily Show Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. Stewart began his plea, pausing between every word. [Whispering] Hes not good at this. What is the decision-making process here?...

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Thomas Davis