On the day season three of Abi Morgan ’s drama series The Split launches in the U.S. on BBC America, producer Sister has snapped up rights to the screenwriter’s autobiographical book This is Not a Pity Memoir . Morgan will not only adapt her memoir for TV, but will also direct and executive produce the project, along with Sister co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Jane Featherstone. Sister and Morgan have already collaborated on three seasons of The Split , which was originally for the BBC, and this latest agreement strengthens their ties. No broadcaster is attached at this stage of development but Sister will co-produce with Morgan’s production company Little Chick. This is Not a Pity Memoir is a Sunday Times bestseller and has received praise from the likes of Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan. The book, billed as “poignant and heart-breaking but resolutely unwilling to rely on sentimentality,” begins with the unexpected collapse of her partner Jacob … [Read more...] about ‘The Split’ Producer Sister Options Rights To Abi Morgan’s ‘This Is Not A Pity Memoir’; Morgan Attached To Direct
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Ryan Garcia Promises To Knock Out Gervonta Davis Next Fight, ‘Put You To Sleep!’
TMZSports.com After Ryan Garcia beats Javier Fortuna next month, the young boxing superstar tells TMZ Sports his sole focus will be boxing Gervonta 'Tank' Davis ... and he says he's putting him to sleep! "That fight will not go the distance. No way possible can it go the distance. I will not let Gervonta Davis off the hook," Garcia said about the potential super fight with Tank. "I'm gonna beat your ass. I promise that -- I will whoop your ass and I will put you to sleep! Getty And, Garcia's clearly dead serious ... warning 27-0 (25 KOs) Tank not to let his IG fame fool him, 'cause at the end of the day -- despite his 8+ million followers and funny clips -- he's still a 22-0 boxer. "Just know that there's a lot more than meets the eye with me. Don't think I'm soft," Garcia said. "You come find out and actually make that decision to fight me, you'll find out real soon there's nothing soft about me." Of course, the 23-year-old … [Read more...] about Ryan Garcia Promises To Knock Out Gervonta Davis Next Fight, ‘Put You To Sleep!’
Olivia Palermo From MTV’s ‘The City’ — ‘Memba Her?
Gallery Launch Gallery American socialite and fashion influencer Olivia Palermo was just 22 years old when she was cast as one of MTV's chosen stars for 'The City' -- 'The Hills' spinoff series, which followed a young crowd as they journeyed their way through the fashion industry in New York City. Joining Olivia in the dramatic experience was of course fellow Hills star Whitney Port as she ventured off to the Big Apple from Los Angeles, 'Brothers and Sisters' cast member and actress Roxy Olin and actor from VH1's 'Hit The Floor,' Adam Senn. Guess what she looks like now at 36 years old! … [Read more...] about Olivia Palermo From MTV’s ‘The City’ — ‘Memba Her?
Dominic West Tells Us There Are “Tumultuous” Times Ahead For ‘The Crown’ During London Poetry Soiree
EXCLUSIVE: Dominic West , who portrays British monarch in-waiting Prince Charles in the upcoming fifth season of The Crown , has told us that season six, which shoots from August, “will be as tumultuous as it gets”, because it will explore the tragic death of Princess Diana. Season five is already in the can and will stream on Netflix later this year. West, star of TV hits The Wire and The Affair , and recent movie Downton Abbey: A New Era, spoke to Deadline on Sunday night during a poetry reading at London’s Delaunay restaurant. The soiree, which included the recital of three T.S. Eliot poems, was held for The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour, an event established thirty years ago by Hart, the novelist, poet and a leading light of London’s literary and theater set until her death in 2011. Hart’s 1991 novel Damage was adapted for the screen by David Hare and was directed by Louis Malle. Princess Diana’s death will be tackled when The Crown , … [Read more...] about Dominic West Tells Us There Are “Tumultuous” Times Ahead For ‘The Crown’ During London Poetry Soiree
Kevin Spacey Doc Set At Channel 4 With ‘Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer’ Firm Roast Beef And Brit TV Vet Dorothy Byrne
Under fire actor Kevin Spacey ’s life and upcoming legal cases are to be the subject of a two-part doc series from British broadcaster Channel 4 . British broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered a two-part doc series that promises to take a “forensic” look at actor Kevin Spacey. Spacey Unmasked (working title) will look at Spacey’s life, from his emergence on Broadway and meteoric rise to stardom through to his fall from grace amidst multiple allegations of grooming, sexual harassment and abuse. It will also follow the outcomes of two upcoming cases: a civil case brought by Spacey’s first public accuser, Anthony Rapp, which will be heard in New York in October; and the criminal case in the UK, where Spacey stands accused of several crimes. Roast Beef Productions, which was behind docs such as Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer , is producing in association with All3Media International. Kira Phillips, who directed Channel 4’s doc Jeremy Kyle: Death on Daytime , is … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey Doc Set At Channel 4 With ‘Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer’ Firm Roast Beef And Brit TV Vet Dorothy Byrne
Archana Puran Singh Reveals Her Mother Teases Her About Kapil Sharma’s Jokes
Archana Puran Singh, who is currently seen as a judge on India’s Laughter Champion , has said her mother teases her about jokes made on her by Kapil Sharma. In a recent interview with ETimes TV, the actress opened up about how her family reacts to jokes cracked at her expense. She revealed that her mom teases her about it while husband Parmeet Sethi wants royalty for jokes made at his expense. Talking about how her kids and husband’s reactions, Archana said in her interview, “They are young modern kids, who watch Hollywood films and standup which has roasting and there’s no limit. They have seen their mother being a victim of insult comedy and being roasted since they were five-six years old. Comedy Circus ke time se…. They think it is very normal and Parmeet on the other hand says they crack so many jokes on me but they don’t pay royalty to me. I deserve royalty on every punch that I clean vessels at home and do all your work." The actress went on … [Read more...] about Archana Puran Singh Reveals Her Mother Teases Her About Kapil Sharma’s Jokes
DID L’il Masters Season 5 Winner Nobojit Narzary Reveals First Thing He Did After Lifting The Trophy
DID L'il Masters Season 5 's finale was aired yesterday (June 26) and 9-year-old Nobojit Narzary who hails from Assam lifted the trophy and walked home with cash prize of Rs 10 Lakh. Apparently, his father doesn't approve of his career as a dancer and the talented dancer has been staying with her dance teacher. Recently, Nobojit expressed his happiness over winning the show and revealed the first thing he did after lifting the trophy. Nobojit was quoted by ETimes TV as saying, "I am very happy after winning the show. I'd never imagined in my dream that I would win the show. But when I lifted the trophy, I felt like I was dreaming. I am very happy. Even during the final moments, I was very nervous and my dance teacher Deepika ma'am had told me whenever you are nervous, you should take a deep breath and I did that. When my name was announced as the winner, I was very shocked." When asked the first thing he did after lifting the trophy, he said that he … [Read more...] about DID L’il Masters Season 5 Winner Nobojit Narzary Reveals First Thing He Did After Lifting The Trophy
Lil Nas X on Teasing New Music in His Vitaminwater Collab, Why He Wants ‘Bussy’ in the Dictionary, and Grupo Firme
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Lil Nas X is our trolliest, silliest, goofiest pop star. That’s a fact. And that’s probably why he’s been enlisted by Vitaminwater to play the colorful multitudes of his identity in a new set of commercials. As part of the beverage brand’s “Nourish Every You” campaign, Rolling Stone can exclusively share one of Lil Nas X’s spots — the “feeling it” Nas — which sees the musician nearly falling for another guy, before he realizes he’s the “actually, I’m good” Nas and sips his XXX drink. “It’s gonna look like six action-packed, fun, colorful, beautiful commercials that are going to hit the market and everybody’s just gonna say ‘I need my Vitaminwater right now,’ ” Nas X tells Rolling Stone about the collab. “I just want everybody to drink some Vitaminwater with me. That’s my goal here.” The commercials offer a sneak peek to an … [Read more...] about Lil Nas X on Teasing New Music in His Vitaminwater Collab, Why He Wants ‘Bussy’ in the Dictionary, and Grupo Firme
‘The Paradigm Needs to Shift’: Why Pharrell Wants to Prep Marginalized Students for Tech Jobs
Like most weeks for Pharrell Williams , this one is packed. On Thursday, he and Neptunes co-producer Chad Hugo will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This weekend, he’ll host the latest edition of his Something in the Water Festival. And then there’s his most philanthropic latest venture, announced today: helping underprivileged kids avoid low-paying jobs. As Williams sees it, Something in the Water isn’t just another music festival. It’s definitely that, of course: The lineup for the three-day event this Friday through Sunday in Washington, D.C. includes SZA, Lil Baby, Dave Matthews, Lil Uzi Vert, Calvin Harris, Tierra Whack, Roddy Ricch, Omar Apollo, and Run the Jewels. “It’s all kinds of music,” Williams says. “It’s American music.” Reflecting Williams’ legacy, clout and posse, the festival will also present Justin Timberlake and the onstage reunion of his one-time collaborators Clipse (“We’re super-excited about that — it’s our family, man,” he … [Read more...] about ‘The Paradigm Needs to Shift’: Why Pharrell Wants to Prep Marginalized Students for Tech Jobs
Warren Sapp Says Kaepernick’s Raiders Tryout Was ‘A Disaster,’ ‘One Of The Worst’ Ever
Warren Sapp says he was told Colin Kaepernick 's tryout with the Raiders last month did not go well at all for the QB ... explaining, "I heard it was a disaster." "I heard it was one the worst workouts ever," the Hall of Famer added. Sapp, who played for the Raiders when they were in Oakland from 2004 to 2007, made the claims in a recent interview with VladTV. The 49-year-old former defensive lineman did not reveal who within Las Vegas' org. made the claims ... but he did say he was surprised footage from the workout never got leaked. "I'm wondering how the hell this happened," Sapp said, "and the tape didn't get out, right?" As we reported, Kaepernick tried out for Vegas in late May ... but the Raiders have been tight-lipped about the workout ever since, with head coach Josh McDaniels declining to get into specifics of how it all went. Kaepernick's agent, Jeff Nalley , denied Sapp's claims in a text message to Pro Football Talk on Sunday … [Read more...] about Warren Sapp Says Kaepernick’s Raiders Tryout Was ‘A Disaster,’ ‘One Of The Worst’ Ever