Brian Williams, the veteran former anchor for NBC News and MSNBC, is joining Netflix where he will host a weekly podcast. Netflix announced Thursday that “We’re Back! With Brian Williams” will debut later this year. The format will feature Williams in extended interviews with pop culture figures and newsmakers in a casual setting. “With scientists…
It may not be the James Bond theme that fans have long pined for, but Lana Del Rey and 007 have finally teamed up: In collaboration with five-time Bond film composer David Arnold, the singer has dropped the official title song for the upcoming video game “007 First Light,” from IO Interactive and Amazon MGM…
“The Pitt” Season 2 finale will finally bring answers to what is going on with new attending Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi. The first episode of the season ended on a still-unresolved cliffhanger when Dr. Al-Hashimi stares blankly at the baby that was abandoned at the hospital, prompting Dr. Mohan (Supriya Ganesh) to ask if she’s OK….
EXCLUSIVE: Wonder Project, the independent producer of series like House of David, has teamed with pedigreed AI startup Luma to launch a new company, Innovative Dreams. Described as a blend of production services provider, R&D lab and post-production and visual effects house, the new company is backed by Amazon Web Services. Wonder Project has had…
Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox. The company behind industry-standard platforms Pro Tools and Media Composer said it is entering a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud. The goal is to implement both generative and agentic AI so that users can turn the “mostly…
“A Walk on the Moon,” a musical about a Brooklyn mother whose life is transformed during a trip to a Catskills bungalow colony, will have its New York premiere this summer at The Laura Pels Theatre. The story is familiar to fans of the 1999 romantic drama of the same name that starred Diane Lane…
Sheinelle Jones is revealing how she has remained strong during a challenging year. The TODAY co-host appeared as a guest on the April 16 episode of the “Open Book with Jenna” podcast. During the chat between the TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle co-hosts, Jenna Bush Hager asked what Sheinelle has learned about herself over the…
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC‘s interim director general has said he is “incredibly frustrated” after news of 2,000 layoffs was leaked to the media before being communicated to staff. Rhodri Talfan Davies told employees on Wednesday that the press briefings had “undermined” his plans to communicate the BBC’s £500M ($678M) savings strategy. Many BBC employees were outraged…
Ariana Grande’s ‘Normal’ Voice In ‘Focker-In-Law’ Trailer Since her very earliest days in the spotlight, Ariana Grande has faced tons of scrutiny over the sound of her speaking voice. Like, there are literally “Ariana Grande voice evolution” videos on YouTube with over a million views — it’s that serious. For the past decade or so,…
Still, what distinguishes Gionfriddo is not her ear for cruelty but her ability to see beyond it, and to shift the prism of audience sympathy, in tiny increments. This tension is intensified by Trip Cullman’s precise staging, which is smartly paced, down to the indie-sleaze anthems, such as “Zero,” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, that…
