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
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Front Row Acquires MENA Rights For Saudi Desert-Set Action Thriller ‘Route 10’
Middle East and North Africa distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has snapped up regional distribution rights for Saudi action picture Route 10, starring rising local talents Fatima AlBanawi and Baraa Alem. The company is planning a wide theatrical launch in Saudi Arabia on July 28 via Front Row Arabia, its joint venture with the territory’s biggest home-grown exhibitor Muvi Cinemas . The partners launched the label in early 2021 in response to the growing Saudi demand for feature film content for theatrical release in the wake of the territory’s lifting of its 35-year cinema ban at the end of 2017. Front Row will also release the title in other MENA territories at the same time. The film is among a growing body of Saudi feature productions to come to fruition over the last 12 months, as a local film industry begins to take root. The Saudi box office, which is tipped to top an annual $1B by 2030, has been dominated by Hollywood fare until now but … [Read more...] about Front Row Acquires MENA Rights For Saudi Desert-Set Action Thriller ‘Route 10’
‘Beyond Salem’: Peacock Drops Official Trailer For Chapter 2
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
Woody Allen Plans To Make “One Or Two More” Films, But “The Thrill Is Gone” Due To Decline Of Movie Theaters
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
Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2: Release Date And Time Of Series Finale
Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 will release this Friday, (July 1, 2022). The anticipated show is all set to release the final episodes of the season, which was first released in May 2022. The show led by Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, will have the episodes premiered on Netflix at 12:30 pm IST. Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Trailer Shows Eleven Fighting Vecna, Duffer Brothers To Deliver Action-Packed Final The trailer released earlier this month, revealed that the team will come together in the finale episodes to fight Vecna in the Upside Down. The clip also hinted that Nancy who has fallen into a new dimension while running away from Vecna, is fine and will join the others. Meanwhile, the town continues to hunt Eddie Munson. The clip also teased an epic showdown between Eleven and Vecna that will decide the fate of Hawkins. Volume 2 consists of two episodes called 'Chapter Eight: Papa' and 'Chapter Nine: The Piggyback', respectively. … [Read more...] about Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2: Release Date And Time Of Series Finale
Jim Parsons To Lead Off-Broadway Fall Revival Of ‘A Man Of No Importance’ Musical
Jim Parsons will star in an Off Broadway revival of A Man of No Importance , the 2002 musical featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The Classic Stage Company production will begin performances on Tuesday, October 11, with opening night set for Sunday, October 30 for a limited run through Sunday, December 4. Parsons, the longtime star of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory who starred on Broadway in the 2018 production of The Boys in the Band and the 2020 Netflix adaptation, will portray Alfie Byrne, a bus driver for an amateur theatre group in 1960s Dublin determined to stage a production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome . As described by CSC, “Alfie confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love ‘that dare not speak its name.’ This evocative and award-winning musical illustrates the redemptive power of theater , love, and friendship, all for a man of seemingly no importance.” A Man of No Importance will be the … [Read more...] about Jim Parsons To Lead Off-Broadway Fall Revival Of ‘A Man Of No Importance’ Musical
NBC Digs Up Dino Docuseries ‘Surviving Earth’ From ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ Creator
The creator of the critically acclaimed BBC natural history series Walking with Dinosaurs has landed a new eight-part docuseries at NBC . The broadcast network has ordered Surviving Earth that explores the bizarre and amazing creatures and breathtaking landscapes of a vibrant lost world. The series is a co-production between Loud Minds, the UK production company founded by Walking with Dinosaurs creator Tim Haines, and Universal Television Alternative Studio. It marks another interesting move in the world of high-end factual programming; the U.S. broadcast networks have generally shied away from big docuseries or natural history programming, leaving the genre to the likes of Discovery Channel and PBS, or more recently streamers such as Netflix and Apple. However, it comes after NBC ordered ten-part documentary series from the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the division behind Planet Earth and Blue Planet. The, as-yet-untitled series, which will … [Read more...] about NBC Digs Up Dino Docuseries ‘Surviving Earth’ From ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ Creator
Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty On 5 Of 6 Felony Counts, Including Sex Trafficking
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
‘Sherwood’ Renewed For Season 2 By BBC
The BBC has greenlit a second season of Sherwood from Brexit: The Uncivil War and Quiz creator James Graham , immediately after the conclusion of the first. The first run of the whodunnit thriller ended on BBC One in the past few minutes and the network has committed, after millions of viewers tuned in each week to the show from Juliette Howell and Tessa Ross’ BBC Studios-backed drama indie House Productions. Starring David Morrissey (The Walking Dead) and Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread), Sherwood is a murder mystery six-parter inspired by events that took place in the Nottinghamshire mining village where Graham grew up. The second series will once again take inspiration from the pit villages and surrounding towns, continuing the theme of examining the lives and legacy of those governed by Britain’s industrial past and especially the mid-1980s miner’s strikes that rocked the nation. Graham said he has been “deeply moved” by the reaction to season … [Read more...] about ‘Sherwood’ Renewed For Season 2 By BBC
Air Travel is Up 135% Since Last Year — This is What You Need for Your Next Trip
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As international Covid testing requirements and masking lets up, travel is on everybody’s mind. A recent statistic released by the Airlines Reporting Corp. showed a 135% increase in airline ticket sales this May compared to the same time last year. That spike only accounts for air travel , but people are still going camping , and taking road trips in droves this summer, even more than they did pre-pandemic in some cases. Traveling is exciting, but to make it successful you’ll need the right gear. Wearing earbuds that conk out halfway through your flight, or realizing your U.S. chargers won’t fit in European outlets can cause unnecessary stress. You’re supposed to unwind, not worry. Whether you’re a well-seasoned traveler looking for upgrades, or someone about to take their first big trip through the country or across the pond, … [Read more...] about Air Travel is Up 135% Since Last Year — This is What You Need for Your Next Trip