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Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who has gained a national profile for lies about his background, told Republican colleagues that he will step down from committee assignments until ethics issues are resolved. Santos informed fellow lawmakers that he would temporarily step down from the Small Business and Science, Space and Technology committees. His announcement came after a meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday. He later told reporters that “no one tells me to do anything. I made a decision on my own that I thought best represented the interests of the voters.” Santos is perhaps the most widely known House freshman, the source of national news attention, congressional reporter stakeouts and late night comedy skits and humor ever since revelations emerged after his election that he wildly embellished his resume. Santos admitted that he lied about his college education and job experience, but has refused to resign. “My sins here are embellishing my resume. … [Read more...] about George Santos Says He’ll Recuse Himself From Committee Assignments

Jenna Bush Hager ’s Thousand Voices and Universal International Studios are developing Jessica George’s debut novel Maame into a TV series. The book was released today in the U.S. and was Today with Hoda & Jenna host Bush Hager’s February pick for her monthly #ReadWithJenna. The novel centers on Maddie, whose life in London involves being primary caretaker for her father, who has advanced stage Parkinson’s, and dealing with her nightmare boss. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, the self-acknowledged late bloomer leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and start living. George will co-adapt the TV version with Everthing I Know About Love scribe Yemi Oyefuwa. The adaptation is the second to come from Bush Hager’s deal with UIS , which was struck a year ago and has also spawned a version of Kirk Wallace Johnson’s The Feather Thief . In a separate deal with Universal Content Production , she is working on The Many Daughters … [Read more...] about Jenna Bush Hager & UIS To Adapt Jessica George Debut ‘Maame’ For TV

Erin Calhoun , EVP, Communications, Showtime Networks & Paramount Television Studios, has been appointed to a new role as EVP, Communications, Paramount Streaming and Cross-Company Publicity. The promotion comes on the heels of Paramount Global’s announcement yesterday that Showtime is being integrated into Paramount+, with the linear cable network getting renamed as Paramount+ with Showtime. As part of the change, SVP Susan Lundgren is leaving after a decade. Lundgren came through CBS Interactive and later became SVP Communications for ViacomCBS Streaming. The promotion of Calhoun, a seasoned communications executive who brings decades of experience to the role, is the first of what is expected to be a slew of changes in the Showtime executive ranks as a result of the integration with Paramount+, including reassignments, voluntary departures and layoffs. There will be further consolidation of Paramount’s streaming communications teams from Paramount+, Pluto TV … [Read more...] about Showtime’s Erin Calhoun Named Head Of Communications For Paramount Streaming, Susan Lundgren To Exit

EXCLUSIVE : George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead universe is expanding with a new audio series. The classic horror franchise is getting a scripted podcast series, The Dead , that will tell new stories and expand characters from the universe. The original 1968 film was directed by Romero from a screenplay by Romero and John Russo. It follows seven people trapped in a farmhouse in western Pennsylvania, who are under assault from zombies. It has spawned five sequels and a slew of spinoffs. The Dead will be set in that world and comes from Cinedigm-backed Bloody Disgusting , which is co-producing with the George A. Romero Foundation. It will feature 24 episodes as well as a full cast and will be distributed by the Cinedigm Podcast Network. Writers will be chosen to pen the stories following an application process through which the George A. Romero Foundation will select the best candidates. The Bloody Disgusting team will then work with the selected … [Read more...] about ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ Universe Expanding Into Audio With Scripted Series ‘The Dead’

Chris Brown is one more violent outburst away from a long stint in prison -- but there's a huge controversy over his court-ordered, 90-day stint in anger management ... and whether he's getting off easy. Plus, Aaron Carter' s so damn broke he's filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy -- and the most shocking part is ... his list of assets: a backpack, tv, printer, and his dog. But his dog is worth ZERO ... according to Aaron. Cold-hearted or accurate? And, Bob Dylan 's incredible new music video for "Like a Rolling Stone" used a ton of big stars including Chum Lee from "Pawn Stars" ... who joined us to explain how Bob pulled it off. (0:00) Chris Brown was shipped off to anger management instead of prison -- and there are two completely different opinions about anger management vs prison time. (6:00) Aaron Carter is bankrupt -- and now for the surprising part ... he claims he dog isn't worth a penny. That's cold, dog. (10:00) Psychic Sylvia Browne … [Read more...] about TMZ Live: Chris Brown — Violent Outbursts Finally Catching Up To Him

Bravo dropped the trailer for their new limited series SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&B and the stars are seen clashing. The show is set to premiere on Sunday, March 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET and you can watch a preview in the video posted above. One of the familiar faces in the new series is Kandi Burruss that is well-known to Bravo viewers as she is one of the stars on The Real Housewives of Atlanta . The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter was part of the R&B quartet XSCAPE along with Tameka “Tiny” Harris, and siblings LaTocha Scott-Bivens and Tamika Scott. XSCAPE has sold more than 9 million records worldwide and notched six top-10 songs hitting the Billboard 100. Multiplatinum R&B trio SWV (Sisters With Voices), featuring Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” George and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons, has sold more than 30 million records worldwide and been nominated for three Grammy Awards. The six-part limited series puts fans in a VIP front-row seat and offers … [Read more...] about ‘SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens Of R&B‘: Stars Clash In Trailer For Bravo’s Limited Series