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In testimony to the Jan. 6 committee , former Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that the president had the chief of staff call political operative Roger Stone and General Michael Flynn the day before the Capitol attack. Trump had Meadows call Roger Stone and Michael Flynn on January 5th pic.twitter.com/Sjr92F5KYm — Acyn (@Acyn) June 28, 2022 Hutchinson testified that Meadows had been instructed by Trump the night of Jan. 5 to call Stone and Flynn, and that it was her understanding that Meadows completed those calls. Hutchinson added that Meadows wanted to go to the “war room” established by Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman established in the D.C. Willard Hotel in the lead up to Jan. 6. Stone, a veteran of electoral rioting , has been investigated for his ties to extremist groups present at the Capitol attack, including the Proud Boys. Stone traveled to D.C. in the company of members of the extremist group The Oath Keepers who allegedly … [Read more...] about Trump Told Meadows to Call Roger Stone and Michael Flynn Day Before Capitol Attack … For Some Strange Reason

TMZ.com One thing ya know about Wendy Williams , she doesn't tiptoe around anything ... which is why she told us -- as only Wendy could -- about her ongoing medical struggles, and starting her new career. Wendy joined us Tuesday on "TMZ Live" to tell us more about why she's turning her back on TV, for now, and instead, choosing to produce her own podcast -- and, for her, it comes down to time and money. Sounds like she's been doing some homework, because she told us ... "When you're famous, podcasts will make more money for me, being famous, than doing the Wendy Williams Show." She made it clear, she's "100 percent retired" from the grind of her daily TV show. Wendy's still in the planning stages when it comes to exactly what she's going to dig into during the podcast -- although, as we first reported, she has some celeb guests in mind already. But, the biggest revelation she dropped on us was about her battle with lymphedema. She had … [Read more...] about Wendy Williams Says She’s Winning Battle with Lymphedema, Ready for Podcast

Netflix looks to be reuniting with some familiar faces as sources tell Deadline the streamer has come on to Joe and Anthony Russo ’s next directing feature The Electric State, which has Millie Bobby Brown set to star. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely adapted the script, with the Russos and Mike Larocca producing for AGBO. Chris Castaldi and Patrick Newall are also producing. Rumors surfaced earlier this year that Chris Pratt was in talks to co-star. While a deal hasn’t closed, sources say Pratt remains talks to board the project. The film is based on adaptation of the illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag and is set in a retro-futuristic past, where an orphaned teenager (Brown) traverses the American West with a sweet but mysterious robot and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother. Angela Russo-Otstot, Jake Aust, Geoff Haley, Markus and McFeely are exec producing. Deadline broke the news about the Russos teaming with Brown at the end of 2020 … [Read more...] about The Russo Brothers’ Next Film ‘The Electric State’ Starring Millie Bobby Brown Lands At Netflix

Almost nine months to the day after the surprise announcement that CAA was acquiring ICM Partners , the deal is finally going through after getting government approval to create a mega agency in the biggest linkup in the space since the WMA-Endeavor merger. More than 50 positions are expected to be eliminated; that includes the couple of dozen agents and other staffers who have left in the past few months after the regulatory approval process dragged on, delaying the deal by about six months from the time frame CAA and ICM originally had projected. As Deadline reported earlier this month , the ICM agents whom the combined company wants to keep recently received formal invitations and non-negotiable offers, which have not been received well. Recent departures include Daniel Cohan, Michael Kagan, Chris Von Goetz, Katie Cates, Andrew Rogers, Brittany Perlmuter, Joanne Wiles, Kyle Jaeger, James Robins Early, Jessica Lacy and Chris Smith. They join a number of agents … [Read more...] about CAA Completes Acquisition Of ICM Partners

What are you up to, Fancy Face? Those of the words of Bo Brady, who’s joining the action in chapter 2 of Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem beginning July 11. Peter Reckell (Bo) and Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady) are reprising their super-couple roles in the next evolution of the DOOL spinoff designed especially for Peacock. Speaking of uber-unions, DOOL faves Steve (Stephen Nicholas) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) make a surprise visit to their children in Seattle, while private eye John Black (Drake Hogestyn) travels to San Francisco to see his son, Paul (Christopher Sean). Meanwhile, new parents Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) and Ciara (Victoria Konefal) meet up with Hope in Montreal. Over five episodes, reunions and mysteries ensue! Also joining Chapter 2 are Eileen Davidson as Kristen DiMera, Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Steve Burton as Harris Michaels, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez, Loretta Devine as Angela, Vince Van … [Read more...] about ‘Beyond Salem’: Peacock Drops Official Trailer For Chapter 2

In a conversation with Alec Baldwin livestreamed on Instagram, Woody Allen said he plans to direct “one or two more” films, but also said “the thrill is gone” because of the decline of the theatrical experience. Without revealing details about the project, Allen said he will direct a film that will shoot in Paris in the late-summer or early fall. His last film was Rifkin’s Festival , which grossed just $2.3 million, reaching the U.S. in a limited release earlier this year but making little impact. MPI Media Group handled that film, stepping in for Amazon Studios, which yanked its $80 million distribution deal with Allen in 2019. The filmmaker has seen his career options narrow in recent years amid increased scrutiny around allegations of sexual abuse. Book publisher Hachette also canceled publication of his memoir in 2020. Even before Covid, Allen said, the challenging environment for traditional theatrical releases was starting to weigh on him. “When I started, … [Read more...] about Woody Allen Plans To Make “One Or Two More” Films, But “The Thrill Is Gone” Due To Decline Of Movie Theaters

NBC has unveiled plans for its 46th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular special. NBC News’ Today anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer will return for the second time to co-host the two-hour event which airs Monday, July 4 from 8-10 PM on NBC and will stream on Peacock. An encore presentation will follow from 10-11 PM ET/PT on NBC. The special will feature musical guests 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, and Pitbull with Filmore. Freestyle Love Supreme ‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, Kaila Mullady, Dizzy Senze and Anthony Veneziale will appear for a special performance. Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast members Jacqueline B. Arnold, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Tasia Jungbauer and Jeigh Madjus will also perform, and celebrity chef and barbecue expert Chef David Rose will appear. This year’s broadcast, as in years’ past, will include inspirational stories from everyday heroes and celebrity guests about about what it means … [Read more...] about NBC Sets Annual ‘Macy’s 4th Of July’ Fireworks Special With 5 Seconds Of Summer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, More

Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty today of five of the six felony counts brought against her related to her work and relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein . Epstein died in jail in 2019. His death was ruled a suicide . Maxwell, 60, was convicted today on the following charges: Conspiracy to entice a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts Conspiracy to transport a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity Conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors Perjury related to testimony given in 2016 The Manhattan jury found Maxwell not guilty of enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. Maxwell faces a maximum of 65 years in prison, but Judge Allison Nathan did not set a date for sentencing today. Four women testified against Maxwell about what they said was her roles in the abuse they suffered. She is the daughter of … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty On 5 Of 6 Felony Counts, Including Sex Trafficking

The CAA Amplify summit took a dive into the complex conversation of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood with a focus beyond the surface. Anthony Ramos, Lauren Ridloff , and Storm Reid were among the creatives from underserved communities who spoke openly about the experiences that led them to where they are today and the challenges they faced that pushes them to keep going. Lauren Ridloff portrayed speedster Makkari in Marvel’s Eternals , a deaf superhero whose disability gave her a super advantage over her colleagues. “Makkari’s superpower is that she can create sonic booms, and because of her deafness, these sonic booms affect other people but not her,” she said. “I remember shooting one day on set and we were talking about safety during the on-set explosions and the importance of using protection for our delicate eardrums. So when a PA handed out plugs, I declined.  He wondered if I was sure and I said, “I don’t have delicate eardrums. I’m sure.’ I definitely felt the … [Read more...] about CAA Amplify: The Importance Of Tackling Diversity Beyond The Surface

As Texas slowly turned up the heat on trans youth and their families over the past year, Violet didn’t want to be the frog trapped in the pot of boiling water. “The frog doesn’t realize it until it’s getting cooked,” she says. “We could see where things were going and we thought, ‘We really need to not wait until it’s too late.’” Violet, whose name has been changed because she fears potential prosecution from her former home state, is the parent of two transgender children. Last year, she decided it was time to leave Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law banning trans students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Things only got worse from there. In February, Abbott issued an order directing the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct “investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures,” according to his office . Although Violet knew she … [Read more...] about Families of Trans Kids Are Banding Together to Save Their Children