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'Money is not who I am': Kanye admits anti-Semitic stance has cost him $2 bn
Entertainment industry figures, including Emanuel and the Gersh Agency's Bob Gersh, urged companies that work with West to cut ties with the rapper, according to 'Variety'. Kim Kardashian, West's ex-wife, also issued a short statement via Twitter, writing: "Hate speech is never OK or excusable. I stand together with the Jewish community and call on the terrible violence and hateful rhetoric towards them to come to an immediate end."
'Schitt's Creek' executive producer Ben Feigin dies at 47
Feigin's death was confirmed by United Talent Agency, his own former employer and the current employer of his wife, reports Variety. Feigin served as executive producer on 'Schitt's Creek', serving as a key force in the series' development and launch. He is credited as the architect of the series' non-traditional financing model and a key force in licensing the show territory by territory.
Kanye dropped from talent agency, complete documentary scrapped too
"This morning, after discussion with our filmmakers and distribution partners, we made the decision not to proceed with any distribution for our recently completed documentary about Kanye West. We cannot support any content that amplifies his platform," they wrote, reports 'Variety'. "Kanye is a producer and sampler of music.
Weinstein's lawyers say everyone had 'transactional sex' in Hollywood before #MeToo
Weinstein's attorney Mark Werksman told jurors that they should prepare to hear a "firehose of false and unprovable allegations" from women who agreed to have consensual sexual interactions with the disgraced producer, but years later, are now embarrassed and lying about what really happened, reports 'Variety'. "Look at my client," Werksman said, pointing to Weinstein.
Big stars like Brad Pitt fuel our show's engine, says Graham Norton
Talking about his wish to invite Brad Pitt to the dream sofa, Norton said: "Brad Pitt, for starters. He's never been on the show, and he's been in lots of great movies. He seems genuinely lovely, and he's a big star. "In the end, as much as you can have fun with somebody slightly obscure, the thing that fuels the engine of our show is big stars, and he's one of the biggest."
'Black Adam' makes $26.8 mn in U.S., looks at $62.2 mn opening weekend
The hierarchy of power at the box office is about to change. 'Black Adam' looks to claim the top spot on domestic charts, ahead of fellow new release 'Ticket to Paradise' (Julia Robets and George Clooney), reports Variety. The Dwayne Johnson vehicle landed a $26.8 million opening day, including $7.6 million previews. The DC Comics adaptation is debuting in 4,402 locations in North America.
Vogue magazine follows Balenciaga, removes Kanye West from 'inner circle'
Anna Wintour, 72, has had a long and close relationship with the rapper-turned-designer Kanye West, 45. She first invited him to her annual Met Gala in 2009 before featuring him and now-ex-wife Kim Kardashian on the cover in 2014 after their wedding, reports pagesix.com.
Madonna gets backlash over bizarre circumcision confession
The 'Like a Virgin' songstress wrote over a plain background: "I have a confession to make." She followed it up with a picture of her holding a wine glass with her colourfully-painted nails. Another photo shows her taking a sip from the glass, while the third one sees her bending towards her phone's camera. The next shot features her in the same position with her removing her sheer blue skirt and putting it around her head.
John Stamos rejected Ryan Murphy's offer to play bisexual hooker
"I remember going to lunch with him at The Ivy and we order, and I said: 'So what's the show?' And he's like, 'Well...' And this was again, like now if he offered me the show, I'd do it in two seconds. But it was like, 'Okay, you play a male hooker and you fix the, you sleep with the husband, sleep with the wife, and you kinda work on their marriage,'" he said, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Judi Dench slams 'The Crown', demands 'fictionalised drama' disclaimer
In her letter to The Times UK, Judi Dench wrote that "no one is a greater believer in artistic freedom" than her but "this cannot go unchallenged." She stressed, "The closer the drama comes to our present times, the more freely it seems willing to blur the lines between historical accuracy and crude sensationalism," reports aceshowbiz.com.
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