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Kat Dennings Recalls “Cruel” Casting Directors Saying She Wasn’t “Pretty Enough” And “Fat” At 12

After 25 years of acting,Kat Denningshas seen the entertainment industry become a much more inclusive place. There was not a lot of inclusivity at all. It was very harsh. Kat DenningsJB LaCroix/Getty Images There was a lot of extremely negative feedback and people would not hold back. Im like, How can anyone say that about a little kid? For example, I was 12. And theyd be like, Well, they thought you werent pretty enough and youre fat....

Katt Williams Trippin’ Out For Adam Rifkin’s ‘Toad’

Earl pops up at key points along their journey to give them unsolicited but much-needed advice and philosophical wisdom. Watch on Deadline Producer Brad Wyman says: Katt Williams is my hero. I raised my two sons on Katts comedy. Katt Williams and EarlGetty Images; Concept art Im still pinching myself that Katt Williams is going to be in our film. This film represents everything the Laugh Factory stands for: bold, boundary-pushing humor that connects people through laughter....

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Appoints Former Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff To Lead City’s Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts

In 2001, he unsuccessfully ran for mayor, losing out to Democrat James Hahn. Bass said in announcing the appointment,per CBS News, Steve Soboroffs name is attached to hope. He will recommend a comprehensive city strategy for rebuilding and for expediting. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks to journalists in a press conference to announce Steve Soboroff (left) to lead L.A.’s wildfire rebuilding and recovery effortsApu Gomes/Getty Images Expediting is a very important word here....

L.A. Wildfires: Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Pushed To Spring Because Of Disaster, DA Says

Related Stories New L.A. D.A. The continuance is due to the impact of recent wildfires on the parties extensive preparations for the hearings. Time that is undoubtedly hard to find as your town has turned into a Hellscape. (L-R) LA County DA, Nathan Hochman, Erik & Lyle MenendezJason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images/Los Angeles Times To that, they insisted the shotgun shootings were self-defense. Even with that, the Menendezs sentences were reaffirmed by two appeals courts over the years....

Paramount Global Discusses Settling Donald Trump Lawsuit Against CBS News As Media Companies Look To President’s Next Term

CBS attorneys sayTrumps attempts to punish the data pipe for its editorial judgments is barredby the First Amendment. The federal judge there has given Trump until Jan. 24 to respond. Watch on Deadline It would be unusual if Paramount Global execs were not discussing options. Donald TrumpGetty Images The action we take makes clear two things. First, the FCC should not be the Presidents speech police. Second, the FCC should not be journalisms censor-in-chief, she said....

What To Expect For Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend

Saturday Trump hosts a reception and fireworks at his golf club in Sterling, VA. There also will be a cabinet reception and dinner hosted by Vance. The fundraising event is to be held at the National Gallery of Art, perArtNews. Chairs are set up on the U.S. Capitol grounds for what was expected to be an outdoor swearing-in ceremonyKayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Peter Thiel is hosting an event at his home with David Sacks, per theNew York Times....

‘All My Children’ Casting Director Recalls Hiring Michael B. Jordan After Chadwick Boseman Was Fired

Before going toe-to-toe in Wakanda,Chadwick BosemanandMichael B. Jordans paths almost crossed in Pine Valley. I did cast Boseman, who became very famous, as we all know. And long story short, they fired him, she added. Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.Kevin Mazur/VF19/WireImage And then I put in Michael B. Jordan, who became just as famous....

‘Frasier’ Canceled By Paramount+ After 2 Seasons; Revival Will Be Shopped By CBS Studios

Frasiers return has hit a major bump.Paramount+has opted not to renew theKelsey Grammer-led comedy for a third season. Producer CBS Studios remains committed to the series and plans to shop it to other outlets. Possibilities include Prime Video and Hulu, which both carry the library ofFrasiers original run. Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane in “Frasier"Paramount+ Season 1 premiered a year later and Season 2 dropped in September. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Grammers Grammnet NH Productions....

‘Insecure’ Cast Hosting Free ‘One of Them Days’ Screening For Fans Impacted By L.A. Fires

My @insecurehbo family! My community for life! Rae previously celebrated the films release on Instagram. Keke Palmer and SZA in ‘One of Them Days’ (2025)TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Today is officially One of Them Days. We made a whole movie. Set and shot in LA. With a phenomenal first time feature director (@lawrencelamont). And a brilliant first time screenwriter (@reetafajita). It was hard as f, but it was also hella fun and Im proud of it....

‘Severance’ Creator Explains How Keanu Reeves Voice Cameo Came About

SPOILER: This post contains details about the Season 2 premiere ofSeverance. AsSeverancereturns to office, fans might recognize a familiar voice welcoming them back to the shows surreal corporate life. Erickson previously spoke to Deadline about how changes in the corporate world haveinfluenced the shows plotsince Season 1. ‘Severance’ creator Dan Erickson explains how Keanu Reeves' voice cameo happened in Season 2.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Jon Pack/Apple TV+/Courtesy Everett Collection Its funny because we released Season 1 as people were starting to come back to the office....

‘The Night Agent’s Gabriel Basso Explains Why He Does His Own Stunts: “I Don’t Like Lying”

WithThe Night Agentreturning for its sophomore season, fans can expect plenty more night action from its star. To me its about audience immersion. I feel like its a lie. Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in Season 1 of ‘The Night Agent’Christopher Saunders/Netflix I enjoy acting, I dont like lying. Theres just a difference. And if that requires me to get tossed into a wall, then fine. Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland in ‘The Night Agent’Christopher Saunders/Netflix...

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 2 Ending Explained By Showrunner: “That’s The Whole Thing About Timing”

I wanted to respect that. I didnt want it to be parts of a love triangle and how we dealt with that. I really felt like they were real. Minyeong Choi as Dae Heon Kim in ‘XO, Kitty’ Juliana doesnt deserve that. But also their chemistry together is wonderful, and it feels very real. What I love about what we do with them this season is how we see their friendship....

“Bullsh*t!” Rick Caruso Says To Bill Maher Of Potential Federal Conditions On L.A. Wildfire Aid; Ex-Mayoral Candidate Teases Another Run

Why wasnt more done? One factor Caruso pinpointed was getting the commonly falling and failing power lines in LA County underground. He also advocated the LAFD being fully funded. (L-R) Bill Maher, Pacific Palisades Fire and Rick CarusoGetty Images/Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images Watch on Deadline Thanks to@billmaherfor having me on his show. It may be too little way too late for the Mayor. Once presumed to be a shoo-in for reelection next year, Bass now looks politically DOA....