Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) and Councilman Kevin de Leon will take part in a Los Angeles mayoral candidates forum at ICM Partners on Tuesday that will focus on what is perhaps the biggest issue in the race: homelessness. The event, called Solving Homelessness and sponsored by Politico and ICM Partners , also will feature Alfre Woodard with opening remarks. It comes with just two weeks before the mayoral primary, with polls showing a tight race between Bass and developer Rick Caruso. An ICM Partners spokesperson said that Caruso, who has blanketed Los Angeles airwaves with ads focused on the homelessness crisis, was invited but declined, citing a scheduling conflict. In a debate in March , Bass said that she would appoint a person who would be in charge of addressing the homelessness crisis and that person would report to her. She also talked of a plan to house 15,000 people in her first year. De Leon emphasized his record in addressing the problem in his … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor’s Race: ICM Partners, Politico To Host Candidates Forum On Homelessness
Homeless paul simon
Jug Jugg Jeeyo Trailer Takes Twitter By Storm!
Yesterday (May 22, 2022), the trailer of Raj Mehta's directorial venture Jug Jugg Jeeyo got unveiled on YouTube and guess what? The trailer has been receiving positive response from netizens. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Kohli in the lead roles. While the movie deals with the complexities of relationships, it also promises a ride full of laughter and drama. In the film, Varun plays a married man who is keen to divorce his wife (played by Kiara). However, things take a drastic turn when he learns that his father (played by Anil Kapoor) is having an extra-marital affair and he is also planning to divorce his wife (played Neetu Kapoor). Reacting to the trailer, a netizen wrote, "Trailer of #JugJuggJeeyo is colourful, vibrant and takes you to the world of typical Bollywood film where lead protagonists celebrate and live life to the fullest . Ample emotions, good music and fresh pairs will be … [Read more...] about Jug Jugg Jeeyo Trailer Takes Twitter By Storm!
‘The Office’ And ‘Anchorman’ Actor David Koechner Signs With Gersh
EXCLUSIVE : Gersh has signed actor, writer and producer David Koechner ( Anchorman ) for representation. Koechner is perhaps best known for his turn as Michael Scott’s pal Todd Packer on NBC’s The Office , and as the Anchorman films’ Champ Kind. He currently co-hosts A&E’s America’s Top Dog and plays Bill Lewis on ABC’s The Goldbergs , having recently appeared on ABC’s Bless This Mess , CBS’s Superior Donuts , Showtime’s Twin Peaks , Comedy Central’s Another Period and IFC’s Stan Against Evil . Koechner voices recurring characters on Fox’s American Dad , as well as on Netflix’s series F is for Family and The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants . Recent projects on the film side include the dramedy Then Came You with Asa Butterfield , Maisie Williams and Nina Dobrev; Sean McEwen’s dramatic comedy Braking for Whales with Tom Felton and Wendi McLendon-Covey; Roman White’s Netflix pic A Week Away ; Cody Calahan’s horror-comedy Vicious Fun ; and … [Read more...] about ‘The Office’ And ‘Anchorman’ Actor David Koechner Signs With Gersh
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Awarded For Excellence In Cinema At French Riviera Film Festival In Cannes
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, profoundly known as the King of versatility is one of the most notable and talented actors in the world. Not only is Nawaz being hailed for his creative intelligence in his own country but is also being awarded on an international forum. Recently, Nawazuddin Siddiqui received an award for Excellence in Cinema at the prestigious French Riviera Film Festival at the hands of two-time Emmy Award-winner, American actor-producer Vincent De Paul. This is one of the biggest moments in Nawaz's life, as it adds more credibility to his work and has made India proud. But this is not the first time when Nawazuddin Siddiqui has brought accolades back home also happens to be the recipient of most international awards in India. Previously the actor was chosen as one of the delegates to receive awards on the behalf of the nation at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is one of the most famous stars who attended the French … [Read more...] about Nawazuddin Siddiqui Awarded For Excellence In Cinema At French Riviera Film Festival In Cannes
Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt Is Forced to Pick a Side in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’ Trailer
The long-delayed seventh entry in the Mission: Impossible action film series is just out of reach in its first official teaser trailer. Dead Reckoning Part One is set for release on July 14, 2023 as the first of two sequels following up Fallout , the latest installment released back in 2018. Dead Reckoning places Tom Cruise ’s Ethan Hunt at the center of a power-hungry fight for control. “Your days of fighting for the so-called greater good are over,” Henry Czerny’s Eugene Kittridge tells him. “This is our chance to control the truth – the concepts of right and wrong for everyone for centuries to come. You’re fighting to save an ideal that doesn’t exist. It never did. You need to pick a side.” The film also stars Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, and more. The Christopher McQuarrie-directed film is classic Cruise – all car-chases, close calls, explosions, and elaborate action sequences. Dead Reckoning Part One was set for a … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt Is Forced to Pick a Side in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’ Trailer
Dave Chappelle Reportedly Told Accused Attacker ‘Your Story Will Die With You’ During Backstage Meeting
Isaiah Lee, the 23-year-old accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage earlier this month, recalled his backstage meeting with the comedian in a new interview with The New York Post . Lee said Chappelle asked him why he tackled him during a stand-up set at the Hollywood Bowl, to which Lee said, “I told him my mother and grandmother, who fought for his civil rights to be able to speak, would be upset at the things he said.” According to Lee, Chappelle replied, “Now your story will die with you, son.” Lee then noted, “But he’s wrong. I’m sitting here talking to you about it.” Lee’s version of the conversation came after Chappelle offered his side at a stand-up show after the attack. According to Chappelle, Lee said that his grandmother was being forced out of her Brooklyn neighborhood because of gentrification, and he hoped to draw attention to her story. Speaking from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, Lee said he stormed the … [Read more...] about Dave Chappelle Reportedly Told Accused Attacker ‘Your Story Will Die With You’ During Backstage Meeting
‘When You Eliminate the Wikipedia, You Arrive at the Personal’: Inside the Making of ‘Moonage Daydream’
Brett Morgen vividly remembers the first time he met David Bowie . When the Thin White Duke insults your work, it tends to burn deep into your memory. It was 2007, at which point Morgen had been a filmmaker for over a decade and had made documentaries on boxers ( On the Ropes ), Black music in America (the Say It Loud series), legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans ( The Kid Stays in the Picture ) and the Chicago 10 ( Chicago 10 ). He had this idea for a collaboration with Bowie on what he called “a sort-of hybrid experimental film.” A lifelong fan, he was beyond excited when the rock star agreed to a meeting. And then, Morgen recalls over a Zoom call from his home in Los Angeles, the sit-down with Bowie and his associates started getting “a little contentious. He went from dismissive to just ripping into one of my movies. I felt like I was being tested. Right after he laid into me, someone asked, ‘What’s your favorite Bowie album, Brett?’ I said, ‘Well, to be quite … [Read more...] about ‘When You Eliminate the Wikipedia, You Arrive at the Personal’: Inside the Making of ‘Moonage Daydream’
Is Monkeypox Just the Beginning?
A fresh outbreak of monkeypox in Europe and the United States in recent weeks isn’t just a threat to public health. It’s also a warning sign. More and more dangerous viruses, having evolved in animal populations, are jumping to the human population. Bird flu. MERS. SARS-CoV-1. And of course SARS-CoV-2, which has killed 6.3 million people since the very first infection in Wuhan, China, 30 months ago. It’s not hard to see why these animal-to-human “zoonotic” viral outbreaks are getting more severe and more frequent. We’re chopping down more of the forests where animals live, exposing them to us and us to them. Climate change and the illicit wildlife trade only make the problem worse. As deforestation surges, so does the risk of viral outbreaks. “The combination of climate change, population density and urban expansion is worrisome because I think we will continue to see novel viruses with the capacity to cause human disease,” said Stephanie James, the head of … [Read more...] about Is Monkeypox Just the Beginning?