EXCLUSIVE : Michael Jackson will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew Jaafar Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua -directed film biopic for Lionsgate . Fuqua just posted a confirmation on Instagram. The singer and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson , who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar has been singing and dancing since age 12, and has showcased himself singing tunes from Sam Cooke to Marvin Gaye, along with originals. As Deadline revealed last week, the Emancipation helmer signed on to next direct Michael , which has a script by John Logan . The film’s being produced by Graham King , who turned the Freddie Mercury Queen story into the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody . GK Films will produce alongside the co-executors of Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain. As you can see from the video below, the young man has the voice and moves to do right by his uncle. As an actor, he might well learn more than he … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play King Of Pop In Antoine Fuqua-Directed Biopic
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Abigail Breslin — $65,000 for 4 HOURS of Acting in New Movie
Abigail Breslin 's hourly rate is $16,250 -- at least when she's doing voice work for her new animated movie " Zambezia " ... this according to her contract for the film. TMZ has obtained 15-year-old Breslin's payment agreement with film producers -- and according to the docs, she earned a grand total of $65,000 for one 4-hour recording session ... voicing the character of Zoe, an adorable bird ( right ). It's not Abigail's only massive payday this year either -- back in May she signed a one-week contract for the upcoming movie " New Year's Eve " ... worth $275,000. What did you do when you were 15? … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin — $65,000 for 4 HOURS of Acting in New Movie
Kim Kardashian — Banning Divorce Drama from E! Reality Show
There will be no two-part Kardashian divorce special on E! ... this according to sources who tell us Kim did NOT want cameras to document the private, emotional moments behind her divorce. Sources close to the family tell TMZ ... Kim will not be shooting any footage for " Keeping Up with the Kardashians " until the beginning of next year ... and is insisting she does not want to exploit the "real" moments behind the divorce on TV. We're told Kim will most likely acknowledge the split when filming picks up again -- but all of the behind the scenes crying, fighting and other divorce-related stuff will not air on the show. If you're still craving a nasty reality break-up ... don't worry, "Jersey Shore" starts again real soon. … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian — Banning Divorce Drama from E! Reality Show
Oprah Celebrates 69th Birthday with Kim K, J Lo, Sharon Stone and More
Oprah rang in her 69th birthday with some of the most famous women in Hollywood -- including Jennifer Lopez , Sharon Stone , Priyanka Chopra ... and Kim Kardashian . The get-together Saturday in L.A. served as a two-pronged event ... first, to celebrate O's big day, obviously -- but these ladies also came together to honor Anastasia Beverly Hill's 25th anniversary with a true who's-who guest list. In addition to the above-mentioned names ... other stars in attendance included Sofia Vergara , Heidi Klum , Lori Harvey , Jessica Alba , Rita Wilson and others. So, yeah -- it was a pretty glitzy affair for the iconic cosmetics store ... and especially Oprah. Kim snapped photos of O and her elaborate cake ... and Lori got the moment on video. Of course, everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' at the top of their lungs. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. It was selfies galore too ... KK got some, and so did J Lo. … [Read more...] about Oprah Celebrates 69th Birthday with Kim K, J Lo, Sharon Stone and More
Bobby Hull Dies: First NHL Player To Score More Than 50 Goals In One Season Was 84
Bobby Hull , the NHL Hall of Famer who was the first to score more than 50 goals in a single season and is considered among the league’s all-time best left-wingers, died Monday, the NHL Alumni Association said. He was 84. The Chicago Blackhawks — the Original Six team for which he played 15 seasons from 1957-72 — cited Hull’s “historic impact” on the club, tweeting, “The Golden Jet helped the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup and delivered countless memories for our fans, whom he adored. Generations of Chicagoans were dazzled by Bobby’s shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership.” Longtime NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said is a statement today: “When Bobby Hull wound up to take a slapshot, fans throughout the NHL rose to their feet in anticipation and opposing goaltenders braced themselves. During his prime, there was no more prolific goal-scorer in all of hockey.” Hull joined the Blackhawks in the 1957-58 season and scored 30-plus goals twice … [Read more...] about Bobby Hull Dies: First NHL Player To Score More Than 50 Goals In One Season Was 84
Bill Conti, Academy Award-Winning Composer Behind ‘The Right Stuff,’ Boards James Ivory-Backed Biopic ‘Roselli’s Way’
EXCLUSIVE : Academy Award and 3x Emmy winner Bill Conti ( The Right Stuff ) has been tapped to pen the score for Roselli’s Way , a new biopic on Italian American pop singer Jimmy Roselli. The film scripted by J.D. Zeik ( Ronin ) will watch as Roselli looks back on a career, in which he was forever the underdog in comparison to contemporary Frank Sinatra, among others. Michael Besman, James Deutch, Roger Birnbaum and Mark Kimsey will produce for EMP Productions, along with Spike Seldin and Neil Jesuele of Remarkable Media, and veteran music exec and record producer Ron Fair, who will also serve as music supervisor. James Ivory and Stephen Dembitzer will serve as exec producers. A director is not yet attached to the project, though the casting search for its title character is now under way. “The story behind one of the greatest voices of his era needs to be told,” Conti told Deadline. “Roselli’s life, though unknown is most compelling.” Conti won an Academy … [Read more...] about Bill Conti, Academy Award-Winning Composer Behind ‘The Right Stuff,’ Boards James Ivory-Backed Biopic ‘Roselli’s Way’
WGA East Wins Unionization Vote At ‘Pawn Stars’ Producer Leftfield Entertainment
In a major organizing victory, the WGA East has won an NLRB-sanctioned election to unionize Leftfield Entertainment , the largest reality TV company on the East Coast whose shows include Pawn Stars , The Real Housewives Of New Jersey, Monster In-Laws and Counting Cars . The union still has to negotiate a contract with Leftfield, however, and that may prove difficult, as the company shot back today that the guild’s organizing campaign was based on “lies” and “unrealistic promises.” The vote to unionize the writer-producers at Leftfield carried by a 2-to-1 margin – 121 in favor to 67 against. “It’s time for production companies like Leftfield to recognize that unionization is here to stay in nonfiction TV,” said WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson. “Writer-producers know how important collective bargaining is to improving their working conditions and to building sustainable careers.” The victory is the biggest to date for the guild in the reality TV field, … [Read more...] about WGA East Wins Unionization Vote At ‘Pawn Stars’ Producer Leftfield Entertainment
Marilyn Manson Sued By Woman Who Claims Singer Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was A Minor
Marilyn Manson is facing a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims that the singer sexually assaulted her in 1995, when she was 16, and later when she was an adult. The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court on Monday (read it here ), comes a week after a settlement was reached in a lawsuit brought by Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco, who had filed suit claiming that Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, sexually assaulted her. The New York lawsuit was filed by a Jane Doe, which her attorneys wrote that they used to protect the woman’s privacy as a victim of sexual assault . The lawsuit also names as defendants Interscope Music Publishing and Nothing Records, accused of being aware of Manson’s conduct. “As a result of Brian Warner’s sexual abuse and assault, enabled and encouraged by Defendants Interscope and Nothing Records, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional, physical and psychological distress, including shame, and guilt, economic loss, economic … [Read more...] about Marilyn Manson Sued By Woman Who Claims Singer Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was A Minor
Liev Schreiber Headlines D.C. ‘UnSanctioned’ Event To Bolster Support To Ukrainians
Liev Schreiber urged a crowd of D.C. lawmakers, ambassadors and media figures for continued support for Ukrainians as the one-year anniversary nears of Russia’s attempted invasion. The occasion was UnSanctioned , an event at the French ambassador’s residence that brought together those who have been sanctioned by Vladimir Putin ’s regime to support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine . The list, as Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova noted, is long. The sanctioned guests at the Friday evening event included Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, State Department Spokesman Ned Price, Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA), Susan Glasser, Bianna Golodryga and Craig Kennedy. Schreiber, the co-founder of BlueCheck Ukraine , a non-profit that fast-tracks financial support to Ukraine NGOs, said, “Our idea is simply that no one is more … [Read more...] about Liev Schreiber Headlines D.C. ‘UnSanctioned’ Event To Bolster Support To Ukrainians
Bengals’ BJ Hill Shows Solidarity W/ Joseph Ossai After Devastating ‘Roughing’ Penalty
michael niziolek Bengals DE Joseph Ossai stood at his locker with tears in his eyes as he answered questions about the back-breaking roughing-the-passer penalty he committed, but he didn't do it alone ... his teammate B.J. Hill stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his fellow d-lineman, providing much-needed support for his friend. Of course, 22-year-old Ossai, who played a heckuva game prior to the penalty, drew the most costly of penalties when he hit Patrick Mahomes out of bounds with only 8 seconds remaining in the game, and the score tied at 20. People on the timeline complaining about this penalty but you can't reach out your arms and shove a QB while he's 5 feet out of bounds, this will be a penalty 10000000% of the time pic.twitter.com/KNNcgsNG7S — Computer Cowboy (@benbbaldwin) January 30, 2023 @benbbaldwin Mahomes ran out of bounds at the 40-yard line -- and assuming the Chiefs didn't gain any more yards (they likely would've had time to run 1 … [Read more...] about Bengals’ BJ Hill Shows Solidarity W/ Joseph Ossai After Devastating ‘Roughing’ Penalty