MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Snags Joe Biden’s Likely Final Sit-Down TV Interview As President

Bidens main farewell speech is expected to take place Wednesday, which he has scheduled for 8 p.m. ET in the Oval Office. Maddow has hosted the networks top-rated show on one night each week, Mondays, since 2022. (L-R) Lawrence O’Donnell and Joe BidenGetty Images Alex Wagner, who anchors the 9 p.m. ET hour Tuesdays through Fridays, is going on special assignment covering the Trump presidency.

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Martin Robinson

NBC Sitcom ‘Superstore’ Opening African Outlet Through Showmax Remake

EXCLUSIVE:Theres a newSuperstoreopening in Africa. Production is set to begin this year. It was produced by Universal Television in association with Spitzer Holding Company, Miller Green Broadcasting and The District. America Ferrera and Ben Feldman in NBC’s ‘Superstore’Eddy Chen/NBC It comes after the streamer ordered a remake ofThe Officefollowing a licensing deal with BBC Studios. Were on Cloud 9, says Nicola van Niekerk, Executive Head of Programming at ShowmaxsSouth Africa-based parent MultiChoice....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Sherry Guerra

Not So Nice Justin! Ryan Reynolds Dragged Deeper Into Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Battle In Lawsuit-Threatening Letter Sent To Disney Over ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’s Nicepool

Among the bullet-point demands in the letter to Iger (who is currently running Disneys response to theL.A. With not an ounce of self-awareness, Nicepool quips, Thats okay, I identify as a feminist. Its a serious issue. (L-R) Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool, Nicepool and Justin BaldoniGetty Images/Everett/Marvel As of now, no ones really talking about this latest missive. If either Disney or Livelys reps respond, this post will be updated....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Taylor Gray

Polish Film Institute Begins Search For New Chief After Karolina Rozwód Exited Amid Row Over Funding For Indie Pic ‘Altar Boys’

PISF did not respond to a request for comment. The successful candidate will be the Institutes third director in seven years. Ms. Rozwod, knowing that the case was under the prosecutors scrutiny, paid out public funds. ‘Corpus Christi.’ Aurum Film’s pic was financed by the Polish Film InstituteAurum Film This should not have happened, Wroblewska said. An attorney for Rozwod said in December that she plans to launch legal action over her departure....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Charlene Lewis

Rashida Jones Steps Down As MSNBC President; Rebecca Kutler To Serve As Interim Leader

Rashida Jonesis stepping down as president ofMSNBCas the connection prepares to bespun off from Comcastalong with other cable channels. Im excited about whats next. Im excited about what you guys are going to do next, Jones told staffers, per a source. Rashida JonesNBC News At a staff meeting, Lazarus said that MSNBC wouldretain its nameafter the spinoff. Kutler also will be hiring a head of newsgathering and a head of talent....

January 14, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Karen Cain

Ravens-Steelers Wild Card Game Sets Audience Record For Prime Video

Saturday nightsNFLWild Card game set multiple records forPrime Videoafter what was already the streamers best regular season yet. The streamer has seen tremendous success with itsThursday Night Footballventure with gains every year since it launched in 2022. Baltimore Ravens & Pittsburgh Steelers face off in NFL Wild Card playoff gameCooper Neill/Getty Images

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Nicholas Crane

Sean “Diddy” Combs Insists Feds Want To “Police Non-Conforming Sexual Activity” & Freak-Off Videos Reveal His Innocence In Sex Trafficking Case

The videos confirm that she plainly was. There is no evidence that anyone is incapacitated or under the influence of drugs or excessive alcohol consumption. There is certainly no evidence of sex trafficking. Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsGetty Images Attorneys office, Victim-1 has long been identified as Combs former girlfriendCassie Ventura. Having taken dozens of whacks at the U.S. It is sexist because the governments theory perpetuates stereotypes of female victimhood and lack of agency, they say....

January 14, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Richard Walker

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Pens Emotional Letter To L.A. As Company Disburses $5 Million For Wildfire Relief

The social media app co-founder also pledged $5 million and counting toward wildfire relief efforts. I grew up in Pacific Palisades. I covered street after street on my Razor scooter. Side-by-side photos of the original Snapchat HQ in Evan Spiegel’s father’s dining room and the aftermath following the Palisades FireCourtesy of Snap I knew the tall, old trees by heart and had my favorites. My Mom lived on Alma Real, my Dad on Toyopa....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Scott Mcgrath

Steven Knight On His Approach To Writing ‘Maria’, Finding The Human Version Of The Facts & The “Elton John/Bernie Taupin” Relationship He Shares With Pablo Larraín

Watch on Deadline The interview below has been condensed and edited for clarity. DEADLINE:You and Pablo worked together onSpencer; how did the idea of collaborating again onMariacome about? Was there something about opera that particularly intrigued you? Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria,’ and Steven KnightNEtflix/Getty STEVEN KNIGHT:It was duringSpencer. I knew much more about it probably 15 years ago than I do now. But I just thought this is interesting. So I found it very interesting....

January 14, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Andrea Villegas

Tearful Jimmy Kimmel Praises Emergency Workers & People Of LA Amid “Very Scary” & “Terrible” Week

Jimmy Kimmelhas been working on Hollywood Blvd. He did, however, have a few choice words for looters, parking attendants and Donald Trump. Watch on Deadline Its been terrible. Because once again, we see our fellow men and women coming together to support each other. He slammed Trump, who has already managed to politicize the tragedy. But its not surprising. thank God for all of you, he said. He also gave a shout out to local LA news reporters....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Dawn Waters

The Week Hollywood Stood Still: Entertainment Industry Struggles To Carry On Amid L.A. Fire Devastation

CAA gave its employees Friday off at the end of an emotionally draining week. There are often accommodations for cast or crew. We have to verify not to derail that too much while also making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable. A firefighter searches for hotspots in a burned home on PCHApu Gomes/Getty Images One of the popular slogans during the post-strike, industry contraction-impacted 2024 was Survive Til 2025. Trying to carry on with work may remain difficult for a while....

January 14, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Eric Marquez

VES Awards Nominations: Sandworms, Apes, Felines & Tornadoes Vie For Top Film Prize

See the list of nominees in all 25 categories below. The 23rd annual ceremony is set for February 11 at the Beverly Hilton. The Sklar Brothers are set to host the event for the first time. VES Awards 2025Visual Effects Society No one understands the power of visual effects more than two identical humans, Jason Sklar said. We are honored to have the opportunity to host the VES Awards. And if Randy isnt funny, well edit him out in post....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Heather Smith

Whoopi Goldberg Supports Carrie Underwood’s Decision To Sing At Trump Inauguration…But Won’t Be Watching

I stand behind her, said moderatorWhoopi Goldbergduring todays Hot Topics segment. Responded Joy Behar wryly, I see. But I personally would not do it. Whoopi Goldberg and Carrie UnderwoodABC/Getty Images No ones asked me, but thats another story. Sunny Hostin sided with Behar. She might have been referring to The Village People, whose gay anthem Y.M.C.A. is a favorite of Trumps and his rally attendees.

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Patricia Hoffman