Doubleday will publish the sequel to John Grisham ’s bestseller The Firm this fall. The new legal thriller, titled The Exchange: After The Firm , will mark the return of protagonist Mitch McDeere; publication date is October 17. The announcement was made today by Grisham’s publisher, Suzanne Herz, EVP, Publisher Vintage/Anchor Books, and rights to the work were sold by David Gernert at The Gernert Company. The book will be published by Doubleday in hardcover, as an ebook, and in audio by Penguin Random House. Anchor will published it in trade paper a year later. An announced hardcover first printing of 1.5 million copies has been set. “When last seen in The Firm , Mitch McDeere and his wife Abby were fleeing Memphis with the bad guys in hot pursuit,” says Grisham. “Now they’re back, fifteen years later, and living in New York where Mitch is an international lawyer and a partner in a mega-firm. His work takes him across the globe, and not always to safe places. … [Read more...] about John Grisham Sequel To ‘The Firm’ Coming From Doubleday: ‘The Exchange’ Arrives This Fall
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Ben Affleck Jokes About Having a Very Unhappy Resting Face
ABC Ben Affleck is clearing the air on what he says is a widely held misconception -- that he's totally miserable most of the time ... even when he's pretty damn happy. Ben was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tuesday to promote his new movie "Air," and the guys chatted about a number of things, including Ben's RBF ... y'know the thing he went viral for at this year's Grammys. You'll recall, he looked very unamused as his wife Jennifer Lopez danced alongside him. CBS Now, Ben cleaned it up a bit for Kimmel, instead of "resting bitch face" ... he said, "I have a very unhappy-looking resting face." The guys joked Ben's face played a key role during a Christmas party Ben and Jen threw. They'd invited Jimmy and his wife, but as JK put it, "It did seem like you weren't quite as psyched about the party as everybody else". ABC Ben then tried to address the issue once and for all ... by showing a range of emotions on his face. Amused and … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck Jokes About Having a Very Unhappy Resting Face
Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter Cut From Company
A Disney spokesperson has confirmed to Deadline that Ike Perlmutter is out at the company. Note, Permutter oversaw the consumer products division of Marvel, and isn’t part of the Kevin Feige-led Marvel Studios. Perlmutter’s departure comes amid Disney cutting 7K jobs in a massive overhaul of its employee corps that’s part of $5.5 billion cost-cutting manuever to position the Mouse House even more for the streaming obsessed entertainment era. Permutter’s Marvel Entertainment will be folded into other parts of the Disney corporate umbrella. Perlmutter’s oversight included comic book publishing (which reportedly earns $40M-$60M annually), as well as game licensing and arena shows. Dan Buckley, president of Marvel Entertainment, will stay in place and report to Feige, president of Marvel Studios. Buckley previously reported to Feige and Perlmutter. Perlmutter sold Marvel to Disney in 2009 for $4B, having previously steered the company during the 1990s, capitalizing on the … [Read more...] about Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter Cut From Company
‘SNL’ Promo: Quinta Brunson Takes April Fool’s “Pranks” To An Unusual New Level
Maybe Quinta Brunson learned about April Fool’s Day “pranks” from some confused kids at Abbott Elementary. The Emmy-winning creator, writer and star of ABC’s breakout comedy will be the teacher — er, host — of Saturday Night Live this weekend for the first time , and she tries her hand at making an April fool of castmember Molly Kearney . There’s just one teensy little problem: Brunson appears unclear on the concept. Poor Kearney is just minding her own business while getting a drink at the watercooler when Brunson leaps from behind some boxes with flowers and candy and yells, “Prank!” — eliciting an old-school spit take. Later she pops out of a closet with balloons and a gift basket. The bemused Kearney then tells the camera about their doubts in re Brunson’s notion of a prank. Cut to Brunson saying to the camera, “Molly said that?” She then lets slip with her plan for the next “prank.” Suffice it to say, Kearney embraces the host’s giving nature this time. … [Read more...] about ‘SNL’ Promo: Quinta Brunson Takes April Fool’s “Pranks” To An Unusual New Level
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel Leviss Restraining Order Against Scheana Shay Dismissed
Getty UPDATE 9:52 AM PT -- Scheana Shay 's attorney Neama Rahmani tells us, "This isn’t reality TV. This is the real world and Rachel’s actions have real consequences. Rachel (Raquel) filed a false police report, a false medical report, and a frivolous petition for a restraining order." UPDATE He continues, "Scheana didn’t punch Rachel. Rachel didn’t get a black eye. Scheana pushed Rachel but only after Rachel grabbed her wrist, and Rachel did not suffer a concussion." UPDATE Finally saying, "When Rachel realized that she would lose in court and that she couldn’t just drop it, she decided to not show up at all. We were prepared to expose Rachel’s lies, but instead she will have to live knowing that she betrayed two of her best friends: Scheana and Ariana. Instead of accepting responsibility for her actions, Rachel shamefully tried to misuse our justice system to shift blame to Scheana. We are happy that Scheana is now vindicated.” UPDATE A … [Read more...] about ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel Leviss Restraining Order Against Scheana Shay Dismissed
Predators, Bruins Honor Nashville Shooting Victims Before Game In Boston
Getty The Predators were joined by the Bruins in honoring the victims of the school shooting in Nashville before their game in Boston on Tuesday night ... and the tributes to the six who tragically died were very emotional. Just before the puck dropped on the contest at TD Garden ... the two teams and their fans had a moment of silence. The arena's public address announcer told the crowd at the time, "The Boston Bruins stand alongside the Nashville Predators in solidarity against gun violence and in support of the Nashville community." Boston organizes a moment of silence before the national anthem to honor the victims of the Covenant School shooting. pic.twitter.com/fZszVHg8oh — Bally Sports: Preds (@PredsOnBally) March 28, 2023 @PredsOnBally Players were visibly shaken as the venue went silent ... and the names of the six victims -- three of whom were just 9 years old -- were displayed on the stadium's jumbotron. The two teams also wore stickers on … [Read more...] about Predators, Bruins Honor Nashville Shooting Victims Before Game In Boston
Steve Kerr Says There’s ‘Hope’ Andrew Wiggins Returns This Season
Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr is optimistic Andrew Wiggins will play again this season ... saying Tuesday night there's "hope" the All-Star forward can rejoin the Warriors in the near future. Kerr was asked about Wiggins -- who hasn't played an NBA game since Feb.13 due to family reasons -- prior to the Warriors' 120-109 victory over the Pelicans, and he said that the 28-year-old has been "working out every day," but a timeline for his return is still up in the air. Getty "Beyond that, once he's back, our training staff will be able to get with him and see where he is," Kerr said Tuesday. "He's been training on his own." Kerr hesitated to label Wiggins' extended absence from the team as "indefinite" ... but said because his status remains uncertain, "it's also appropriate because we don't know." The Warriors have remained tight-lipped about the specific reason(s) why Wiggins isn't available to play -- but Draymond Green didn't … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr Says There’s ‘Hope’ Andrew Wiggins Returns This Season
Lamar Jackson Rips Critics Saying He Sat Out Games Over Money
Getty Lamar Jackson says he did NOT sit out games last year as a negotiating tactic, and if anyone suggests he did, the NFL MVP most definitely will not hesitate to check fans online. That's what happened Tuesday night as fallout from news of 26-year-old Jackson's trade request continues, with some now accusing Lamar of intentionally missing games as a way to either protect his health, or show his value, and in turn receive a huge new contract. Getty Lamar Jackson Reveals He Requested Trade From Ravens Something Lamar says is absolutely not true. "I don’t remember me sitting out on my guys week 1 vs jets To week 12 vs Broncos. How come all of a sudden I sit out because of money in which I could’ve got hurt at anytime within that time frame," Jackson said on Twitter. "When we know the Super Bowl been on my mind since April 2018." Jackson added, "Let’s get real. I rather have a 100% PCL than go out there and play horrible forcing myself … [Read more...] about Lamar Jackson Rips Critics Saying He Sat Out Games Over Money
Get A Refurbished Waterproof Pair of Earbuds For A Steal
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Cut Fat From Home With $55 Off This Simple Solution
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. If you're feeling a bit self-conscious about the current state of your body, particularly those pesky areas of built-up fat, there is a simple at-home solution that can help. The Fat Freezer Body Sculpting Kit implements a variety of innovative technologies through a non-invasive approach to reduce those problem spots and increase confidence. You can currently pick up this complete package at only $144.99 with no coupon necessary. This cordless kit comes with an instruction manual, a diet plan , and a fat-measuring device, along with 10 protective pads and a ventilation system to ensure a comfortable experience at home. Use automatic timed sessions when it's convenient for you, and experience the impact of theralight therapy, which targets fat cells, and cryolipolysis tech, which freezes away fat. Monitor your Fat Freezer sessions with a digital smart display and gain … [Read more...] about Cut Fat From Home With $55 Off This Simple Solution