The Transgender Film Center has unveiled the first-ever Career Development Lab cohort.
Eight creatives working in film and TV were selected by the nonprofit, which focuses on advancing the work of transgender film creators, to participate in this intensive 12-week career accelerator supported by Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity. “Our mission is to bring more trans-made stories to the world, and we designed the lab to address the root of the opportunity, by helping more transgender creators find career success in TV and film,” said Tfc executive director Sav Rodgers in a statement.
The 2024 class is comprised of Amanda Cruz Gonzalez, Elliott Feliciano, Alexandra Grey, Sir Lex Kennedy, Sepi Mashiahof, Xoai Pham, Ingrid Raphaël and Georden West. They were selected from a pool of hundreds of initial applications through a process that evaluated their potential, readiness, need and values alongside work samples, career histories and personal essays.
“We had...
Eight creatives working in film and TV were selected by the nonprofit, which focuses on advancing the work of transgender film creators, to participate in this intensive 12-week career accelerator supported by Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity. “Our mission is to bring more trans-made stories to the world, and we designed the lab to address the root of the opportunity, by helping more transgender creators find career success in TV and film,” said Tfc executive director Sav Rodgers in a statement.
The 2024 class is comprised of Amanda Cruz Gonzalez, Elliott Feliciano, Alexandra Grey, Sir Lex Kennedy, Sepi Mashiahof, Xoai Pham, Ingrid Raphaël and Georden West. They were selected from a pool of hundreds of initial applications through a process that evaluated their potential, readiness, need and values alongside work samples, career histories and personal essays.
“We had...
- 5/6/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The original 1964 Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" was considered a showcase for its star, Carol Channing, and little else. At the time, critics were not entirely kind, saying the show had "unnecessary vulgar and frenzied touches," and that they "wouldn't say that Jerry Herman's score is memorable." Despite the middling reviews, "Hello, Dolly!" won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Leading Actress (for Channing), Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Original Score.
The mid-'60s were a weirdly fraught time for major Hollywood musicals, as the genre provided some of the era's biggest hits, but also some of its biggest bombs. In 1964, Disney had a big hit with "Mary Poppins" and Warner Bros. made bank with "My Fair Lady," so musicals were suddenly on the rise. In 1965, Fox released "The Sound of Music," adapted from the stage production by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and it proved to be one of...
The mid-'60s were a weirdly fraught time for major Hollywood musicals, as the genre provided some of the era's biggest hits, but also some of its biggest bombs. In 1964, Disney had a big hit with "Mary Poppins" and Warner Bros. made bank with "My Fair Lady," so musicals were suddenly on the rise. In 1965, Fox released "The Sound of Music," adapted from the stage production by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and it proved to be one of...
- 5/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The demise of disco was greatly accelerated by the cultural impact of the infamous Disco Demolition Night of 1979 in Chicago’s Comiskey Park. While rockers have used the word in a pejorative sense for years, DJs, artists, impresarios, and aficionados know that disco—both the genre and the subculture—not only has deep roots but has lived on under various aliases, inspiring the evolution of music and keeping people moving in various funky ways. Le freak, c’est toujours chic!
These are the ideas, plot points and storylines that Toronto filmmakers Omar Majeed (“Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam”) and Peter Mishara explore in their documentary feature “Disco’s Revenge,” which had its world premiere Thursday in Hot Docs’ Pop/Life strand.
The film, which screens again Friday, is set for release this year. Elevation Pictures will distribute it in Canada; Republic Pictures has acquired rights outside of Canada.
“Disco’s Revenge...
These are the ideas, plot points and storylines that Toronto filmmakers Omar Majeed (“Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam”) and Peter Mishara explore in their documentary feature “Disco’s Revenge,” which had its world premiere Thursday in Hot Docs’ Pop/Life strand.
The film, which screens again Friday, is set for release this year. Elevation Pictures will distribute it in Canada; Republic Pictures has acquired rights outside of Canada.
“Disco’s Revenge...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jennie Punter
- Variety Film + TV
Apologies to Thomas Wolfe, but it appears you can go home again.
Oscar winner John Ridley, co-host of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, returns to his native Milwaukee for the latest edition of the pod, recorded live during the 16th Milwaukee Film Festival. He and co-host Matt Carey, documentary editor at Deadline, speak with two filmmakers bringing new work to the festival: Sav Rodgers, director of Chasing Chasing Amy, and Mary Louise Schumacher, director of Out of the Picture.
Rodgers makes his feature documentary debut with Chasing Chasing Amy, a film that examines how Kevin Smith’s 1997 hit Chasing Amy became a lifeline for Rodgers as a queer, trans kid growing up in conservative Kansas, and how the indie drama impacted the culture at large. Smith’s film told the story of a straight man (played by Ben Affleck) falling in love with a gay woman (played by Joey Lauren Adams...
Oscar winner John Ridley, co-host of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, returns to his native Milwaukee for the latest edition of the pod, recorded live during the 16th Milwaukee Film Festival. He and co-host Matt Carey, documentary editor at Deadline, speak with two filmmakers bringing new work to the festival: Sav Rodgers, director of Chasing Chasing Amy, and Mary Louise Schumacher, director of Out of the Picture.
Rodgers makes his feature documentary debut with Chasing Chasing Amy, a film that examines how Kevin Smith’s 1997 hit Chasing Amy became a lifeline for Rodgers as a queer, trans kid growing up in conservative Kansas, and how the indie drama impacted the culture at large. Smith’s film told the story of a straight man (played by Ben Affleck) falling in love with a gay woman (played by Joey Lauren Adams...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Madonna‘s “Lucky Star” might not be as famous as “Like Virgin” or “Like a Prayer,” but it has an incredible dance groove. The song’s producer discussed what he thought of the track. He also revealed what he thought of the Queen of Pop before she was the Queen of Pop.
Madonna’s producer said the final version of ‘Lucky Star’ is barely like the original
Reggie Lucas was the producer of Madonna’s self-titled first album. While Lucas is not a household name, he had a huge influence on the style of music known as post-disco, as well as dance music as a whole. During a 2013 interview with The Atlantic, Lucas discussed working with the Material Girl on the album.
“I’d write songs and put them on a little cassette player with me singing, and I can’t sing,” he said. “I’d ask Madonna if she liked them,...
Madonna’s producer said the final version of ‘Lucky Star’ is barely like the original
Reggie Lucas was the producer of Madonna’s self-titled first album. While Lucas is not a household name, he had a huge influence on the style of music known as post-disco, as well as dance music as a whole. During a 2013 interview with The Atlantic, Lucas discussed working with the Material Girl on the album.
“I’d write songs and put them on a little cassette player with me singing, and I can’t sing,” he said. “I’d ask Madonna if she liked them,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On September 15, 1965, Irwin Allen whisked television viewers out of their living rooms on a journey to the outer reaches of space, where the Robinson family finds themselves marooned on a strange, not-entirely-hospitable planet thanks to the sabotage of their chief medical officer. For a nation dreaming of a seemingly impossible moon landing, "Lost in Space" was both wish fulfillment and cautionary tale; a part of us was enthralled by the notion of exploring the cosmos, but we were also terrified by the thought of aimlessly hurtling through a universe with no known end and no direction home.
Allen's series didn't dwell much on the more frightening aspects of the Robinsons' predicament. Unlike Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek" (which would debut a year later), Allen employed a fairly rigid formula that found the Robinsons and the hunky Major Don West (Mark Goddard) having to outwit the generally inept scheming of Dr.
Allen's series didn't dwell much on the more frightening aspects of the Robinsons' predicament. Unlike Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek" (which would debut a year later), Allen employed a fairly rigid formula that found the Robinsons and the hunky Major Don West (Mark Goddard) having to outwit the generally inept scheming of Dr.
- 4/22/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Exclusive: There’s a new student joining the ranks at Essex College.
Mia Rodgers has been added to the cast of Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. She will play Taylor, a first-year international student studying at Essex College.
She joins other series regulars Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Paulino, Renika Williams and Gracie Lawrence.
The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four college roommates in their first year at New England’s prestigious Essex College. Season 2 picks up with the students returning after their fall break, tackling the challenges that were thrown their way at the end of Season 1, while also facing their next semester filled with new faces, parties and predicaments.
The series, which comes from Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, has been one of the streamer’s top performing originals. Executive produced by Kaling, showrunner Noble, and Howard Klein, the...
Mia Rodgers has been added to the cast of Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. She will play Taylor, a first-year international student studying at Essex College.
She joins other series regulars Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Paulino, Renika Williams and Gracie Lawrence.
The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four college roommates in their first year at New England’s prestigious Essex College. Season 2 picks up with the students returning after their fall break, tackling the challenges that were thrown their way at the end of Season 1, while also facing their next semester filled with new faces, parties and predicaments.
The series, which comes from Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, has been one of the streamer’s top performing originals. Executive produced by Kaling, showrunner Noble, and Howard Klein, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew Bird has announced his latest album, Sunday Morning Put-On, due out May 24th via Loma Vista Recordings. Recorded alongside the artist’s Andrew Bird Trio project, today’s announcement comes accompanied by two songs from the record, “I Fall in Love Too Easily” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
Bird has billed Sunday Morning Put-On as a tribute to mid-century, small group jazz, with the tracklist featuring compositions by musicians like Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Heart, and more. Drummer Ted Poor and bassist Alan Hampton join bird on the recordings, with additional contributions coming from Jeff Parker and Larry Goldings.
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“Most Saturday nights [in my 20s], I’d stay up listening to a radio show called ‘Blues Before Sunrise’ on Wbez from 12:00 to 4:00 a.m,” the artist said of the album’s inspiration. “The DJ, Steve Cushing, played old, rare 78rpm records of blues,...
Bird has billed Sunday Morning Put-On as a tribute to mid-century, small group jazz, with the tracklist featuring compositions by musicians like Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Heart, and more. Drummer Ted Poor and bassist Alan Hampton join bird on the recordings, with additional contributions coming from Jeff Parker and Larry Goldings.
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“Most Saturday nights [in my 20s], I’d stay up listening to a radio show called ‘Blues Before Sunrise’ on Wbez from 12:00 to 4:00 a.m,” the artist said of the album’s inspiration. “The DJ, Steve Cushing, played old, rare 78rpm records of blues,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jonah Krueger
- Consequence - Music
ESPN EVP of Production Norby Williamson, who helped build SportsCenter into a signature franchise but recently had a public clash with Pat McAfee, is departing after nearly 40 years at the network.
Burke Magnus, President of Content, relayed the news to employees in a memo Friday morning. (Read it in full below.) Magnus said the Disney sports division would soon be conducting “a full search for a new senior content executive.” He also saluted Williamson’s “steadfast commitment and attention to detail, Norby has had a lasting impact on the sports fans’ experience.”
A statement from Williamson was also included in the internal memo. “Due to the exceptional hard work, creativity and commitment of the people of ESPN, and to a much lesser extent my contributions, I’d like to think we’ve left our great company in a far better place than we found it,” the statement said.
Through a...
Burke Magnus, President of Content, relayed the news to employees in a memo Friday morning. (Read it in full below.) Magnus said the Disney sports division would soon be conducting “a full search for a new senior content executive.” He also saluted Williamson’s “steadfast commitment and attention to detail, Norby has had a lasting impact on the sports fans’ experience.”
A statement from Williamson was also included in the internal memo. “Due to the exceptional hard work, creativity and commitment of the people of ESPN, and to a much lesser extent my contributions, I’d like to think we’ve left our great company in a far better place than we found it,” the statement said.
Through a...
- 4/5/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
As one of the most renowned actresses in the industry, Scarlett Johansson is not a stranger to Red Carpets. But her appearance at 2006’s Golden Globe Red Carpet has been highly controversial due to a viral mysterious clip. The internet was flooded with conspiracy theories after the mysterious video footage showed a woman disappearing behind Johansson.
Scarlett Johansson in Asteroid City
Finally, after many conspiracies and chatter, the video was debunked by the Avengers actress when she went to Jimmy Fallon’s talk show in 2023. Surprisingly, the real story behind the creepy video turned out to be hilarious. The audience went into a laugh riot when Scarlett Johansson clarified about the footage and revealed who the mysterious woman was.
Who was behind Scarlett Johansson in 2006’s viral video?
Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow
When Scarlett Johansson appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the host did not hesitate to...
Scarlett Johansson in Asteroid City
Finally, after many conspiracies and chatter, the video was debunked by the Avengers actress when she went to Jimmy Fallon’s talk show in 2023. Surprisingly, the real story behind the creepy video turned out to be hilarious. The audience went into a laugh riot when Scarlett Johansson clarified about the footage and revealed who the mysterious woman was.
Who was behind Scarlett Johansson in 2006’s viral video?
Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow
When Scarlett Johansson appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, the host did not hesitate to...
- 3/30/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
As anyone who’s seen the Amy Winehouse documentary Amy may recall, the troubled singer was initially rattled when she and Tony Bennett were cutting a duet in a recording studio, mere months before her death. “Amy was freaking out and the tape was running,” recalls Danny Bennett, who was managing his father. “She was ready to flee at any moment.”
What we don’t see in the doc is the moment when Danny Bennett approached Winehouse and, at his father’s request, asked her to sign a copy of...
What we don’t see in the doc is the moment when Danny Bennett approached Winehouse and, at his father’s request, asked her to sign a copy of...
- 3/27/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Who says you can’t scream in key? In the world of horror musicals, high notes meet high stakes, and every dance number could be your last. Buckle up, theater nerds and horror fiends, because we’re diving headfirst into the bizarre, exhilarating world of horror movie musicals. These aren’t your grandma’s Rodgers and Hammerstein shows—unless Granny was into blood, guts, and belting her lungs out.
Here, melodies carry a hint of madness, and dance numbers are as likely to end in death as applause. So, step right up to the theater of the absurd and the alarming, where we spotlight the best horror musicals. These are the shows that make you want to tap your feet, even as you’re peeking through your fingers. Let’s dive into the musical madness where the notes are sharp, and so are the knives.
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Here, melodies carry a hint of madness, and dance numbers are as likely to end in death as applause. So, step right up to the theater of the absurd and the alarming, where we spotlight the best horror musicals. These are the shows that make you want to tap your feet, even as you’re peeking through your fingers. Let’s dive into the musical madness where the notes are sharp, and so are the knives.
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- 3/25/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Exclusive: Sky has landed UK broadcast rights to music film My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80thAnniversary Concert.
The deal was announced today by the film executive producers Sophia Dilley from Concord Originals and Imogen Lloyd Webber from Concord Theatricals. Sky will broadcast the film in the UK on Sky Arts in May.
Directed by BAFTA winner Julia Knowles (The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration), the film celebrates the historic partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and features iconic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma! and others.
The film includes a concert captured in London in December 2023 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, SouthPacific and The King and I.
It was headlined by the likes of recent Rogers & Hammerstein leading lady Joanna Ampil (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific); Olivier...
The deal was announced today by the film executive producers Sophia Dilley from Concord Originals and Imogen Lloyd Webber from Concord Theatricals. Sky will broadcast the film in the UK on Sky Arts in May.
Directed by BAFTA winner Julia Knowles (The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration), the film celebrates the historic partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and features iconic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma! and others.
The film includes a concert captured in London in December 2023 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane – the same venue that premiered the original West End productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, Carousel, SouthPacific and The King and I.
It was headlined by the likes of recent Rogers & Hammerstein leading lady Joanna Ampil (Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific); Olivier...
- 3/20/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has ordered a half-hour pilot episode starring, written and executive produced by Rachel Sennott (“Bottoms”).
The untitled comedy project’s logline promises “a codependent friend group reunion,” in which the friends “navigate how their time apart, goals and new relationships have changed them,” TheWrap has learned.
“Barry” alums Emma Barrie and Aida Rodgers will executive produce alongside the “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Shiva Baby” star.
Sennott most recently starred as Pj, platonic other half to Ayo Edebiri’s Josie, in “Bottoms,” which she cowrote with director Emma Seligman. Seligman also directed Sennott in “Shiva Baby.”
Sennott also appeared alongside Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in HBO’s “The Idol” as Leia. She starred as Alice in the A24 thriller-comedy, “Bodies Bodies Bodies.”
A graduate from NYU Tisch with a focus in acting, Sennott’s breakthrough performance came from Seligman’s “Shiva Baby,” originally a student film that was adapted into a full-length feature.
The untitled comedy project’s logline promises “a codependent friend group reunion,” in which the friends “navigate how their time apart, goals and new relationships have changed them,” TheWrap has learned.
“Barry” alums Emma Barrie and Aida Rodgers will executive produce alongside the “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Shiva Baby” star.
Sennott most recently starred as Pj, platonic other half to Ayo Edebiri’s Josie, in “Bottoms,” which she cowrote with director Emma Seligman. Seligman also directed Sennott in “Shiva Baby.”
Sennott also appeared alongside Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in HBO’s “The Idol” as Leia. She starred as Alice in the A24 thriller-comedy, “Bodies Bodies Bodies.”
A graduate from NYU Tisch with a focus in acting, Sennott’s breakthrough performance came from Seligman’s “Shiva Baby,” originally a student film that was adapted into a full-length feature.
- 3/18/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: HBO is betting on another fresh female comedy voice, giving a pilot order to a half-hour starring, written and executive produced by Rachel Sennott.
In the untitled project, a codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition and new relationships have changed them.
Sennott, who is executive producing alongside Barry alums Emma Barrie and Aida Rodgers, is looking to follow in the footsteps of Lena Dunham (Girls) and Issa Rae’s (Insecure), two other rising female comedy creators/performers whose pilots about twentysomethings navigating life and relationships became hit HBO series.
A 2017 alumna of Tisch School of the Arts, Sennott got off to a hot start, when a student film she starred in, Shiva Baby, got a feature adaptation with her reprising her starring role and executive producing. That led to starring roles in the comedy horror movie Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and teen comedy Bottoms,...
In the untitled project, a codependent friend group reunites, navigating how the time apart, ambition and new relationships have changed them.
Sennott, who is executive producing alongside Barry alums Emma Barrie and Aida Rodgers, is looking to follow in the footsteps of Lena Dunham (Girls) and Issa Rae’s (Insecure), two other rising female comedy creators/performers whose pilots about twentysomethings navigating life and relationships became hit HBO series.
A 2017 alumna of Tisch School of the Arts, Sennott got off to a hot start, when a student film she starred in, Shiva Baby, got a feature adaptation with her reprising her starring role and executive producing. That led to starring roles in the comedy horror movie Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and teen comedy Bottoms,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Note: LateNighter generally posts late night daily ratings on a two (business) day delay, which is how they are released by Nielsen.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! was the most-watched late-night show on Thursday, March 14, in the key 18-49 demo.
Kimmel, who rarely beats both CBS and NBC competition in the demo, likely benefited from Aaron Rodgers being back in the news for reportedly having espoused the belief that the kids murdered in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting were “crisis actors” (the Qb promptly sought to clarify the Thursday CNN report). Whenever Rodgers, Kimmel’s nemesis, ends up in the news for the wrong reasons, it helps the ABC late-night host, and Kimmel teed off on the New York Jets star in his Thursday monologue.
The 230,000 P18-49 viewer average for Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday is up +39% from the day before.
Continue reading Late Night Ratings: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at LateNighter.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! was the most-watched late-night show on Thursday, March 14, in the key 18-49 demo.
Kimmel, who rarely beats both CBS and NBC competition in the demo, likely benefited from Aaron Rodgers being back in the news for reportedly having espoused the belief that the kids murdered in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting were “crisis actors” (the Qb promptly sought to clarify the Thursday CNN report). Whenever Rodgers, Kimmel’s nemesis, ends up in the news for the wrong reasons, it helps the ABC late-night host, and Kimmel teed off on the New York Jets star in his Thursday monologue.
The 230,000 P18-49 viewer average for Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday is up +39% from the day before.
Continue reading Late Night Ratings: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at LateNighter.
- 3/18/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
A consultant for Robert Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 campaign registered the website for Kennedy and his potential vice presidential selection, New York Jets quarterback and fellow vaccine skeptic Aaron Rodgers, according to digital records reviewed by Rolling Stone.
Kennedy recently told The New York Times that Rodgers was on his shortlist for vice president — though he appeared to pop that trial balloon on Friday. “We have an extraordinary person, I can’t tell you who it is, but it’s not any of the people they’ve been talking about,” the candidate told supporters.
Kennedy recently told The New York Times that Rodgers was on his shortlist for vice president — though he appeared to pop that trial balloon on Friday. “We have an extraordinary person, I can’t tell you who it is, but it’s not any of the people they’ve been talking about,” the candidate told supporters.
- 3/16/2024
- by Adam Rawnsley and Andrew Perez
- Rollingstone.com
There have been rumors that New York Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers might be part of the Presidential campaign for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. With those rumors come reports of things that Rodgers said in the past about several things. Rodgers has been outspoken about his belief in conspiracy theories for years and this includes the Sandy Hook school shooting.
However, Rodgers is walking back those comments now. Here is what the NFL quarterback and possible politician had to say about the horrific school shooting.
Aaron Rodgers Releases Statement About Sandy Hook
On December 14, 2012, a school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut shook the nation. The shooting left 26 people dead, including 20 young children. It was the deadliest mass shooting at an elementary school in United States history. However, there were some people led by Alex Jones who claimed the shooting was faked.
Jones claimed there was no school shooting.
However, Rodgers is walking back those comments now. Here is what the NFL quarterback and possible politician had to say about the horrific school shooting.
Aaron Rodgers Releases Statement About Sandy Hook
On December 14, 2012, a school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut shook the nation. The shooting left 26 people dead, including 20 young children. It was the deadliest mass shooting at an elementary school in United States history. However, there were some people led by Alex Jones who claimed the shooting was faked.
Jones claimed there was no school shooting.
- 3/15/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Aaron Rodgers’ storied NFL career has recently been overshadowed by his headfirst dive into vaccine conspiracy theories. The backlash to the prospective Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vice presidential pick reached a fever pitch this week in the wake of a report that the Jets quarterback is also a Sandy Hook truther.
On Thursday, Rodgers responded to a CNN report featuring interviews with two individuals — including CNN’s Pamela Brown — who told the outlet that the Super Bowl champion claimed Sandy Hook was staged. “Sandy Hook never happened … All those children never existed.
On Thursday, Rodgers responded to a CNN report featuring interviews with two individuals — including CNN’s Pamela Brown — who told the outlet that the Super Bowl champion claimed Sandy Hook was staged. “Sandy Hook never happened … All those children never existed.
- 3/14/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘s name has been in the news lately as one of the potential picks for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s Vice Presidential running mate.
However, a report has been published that suggests Rodgers is linked to some upsetting statements. According to CNN, Aaron Rodgers has “shared deranged conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting not being real.”
CNN claims they spoke with 2 individuals with whom Rodgers “enthusiastically shared these stories.”
If you don’t know, in 2012, a gunman killed 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in an unthinkable tragedy.
Aaron reportedly told journalist Pamela Brown that “it was actually a government inside job and the media was intentionally ignoring it.”
Aaron is now speaking out about Sandy Hook, but, did not speak directly to CNN’s report.
Keep reading to find out more…
On X, formerly Twitter, Aaron posted, “As I...
However, a report has been published that suggests Rodgers is linked to some upsetting statements. According to CNN, Aaron Rodgers has “shared deranged conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting not being real.”
CNN claims they spoke with 2 individuals with whom Rodgers “enthusiastically shared these stories.”
If you don’t know, in 2012, a gunman killed 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in an unthinkable tragedy.
Aaron reportedly told journalist Pamela Brown that “it was actually a government inside job and the media was intentionally ignoring it.”
Aaron is now speaking out about Sandy Hook, but, did not speak directly to CNN’s report.
Keep reading to find out more…
On X, formerly Twitter, Aaron posted, “As I...
- 3/14/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
As The Voice concluded its Season 25 Blind Auditions Tuesday night, Chance the Rapper, John Legend, Reba McEntire and new coaches Dan + Shay all finished filling up their teams. But which of them recruited the evening’s most impressive contender? Read on, and we’ll discuss not only her but the four-chair turn for whom there just weren’t enough chairs to turn.
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Val T. Webb (Team Chance), “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” — Grade: A | At first, this 43-year-old background singer...
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Val T. Webb (Team Chance), “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” — Grade: A | At first, this 43-year-old background singer...
- 3/13/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Robert Kennedy Jr. has tapped New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wrestler Jesse Ventura as his top picks for a running mate, the The New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Ventura’s son told ABC News on Wednesday that his father had not received a formal offer. The outlet added that Kennedy has said he has chosen someone and that they have accepted the position, but wouldn’t give a name.
According to two sources who spoke to the Times, Rodgers and Ventura both welcomed the idea of pairing...
Ventura’s son told ABC News on Wednesday that his father had not received a formal offer. The outlet added that Kennedy has said he has chosen someone and that they have accepted the position, but wouldn’t give a name.
According to two sources who spoke to the Times, Rodgers and Ventura both welcomed the idea of pairing...
- 3/12/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Robert Kennedy Jr. confirmed to The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura were on the top of his shortlist to serve as his running mate in his independent presidential bid.
Rodgers, who shares Kennedy’s opposition to the covid vaccine, would be an unconventional choice, to say the least, as he is still an active NFL player, expected to start for the New York Jets this fall.
Ventura, who served one term as Minnesota governor, has in the past considered his own independent presidential bid. Since leaving office, he has hosted a reality television series focused on conspiracy theories, but he urged people to get the vaccine during the covid crisis, and even bemoaned those who did not wear masks. He introduced Kennedy at a voter rally in Arizona last month.
“We must end the duopoly of Republican and Democrat control in Washington,...
Rodgers, who shares Kennedy’s opposition to the covid vaccine, would be an unconventional choice, to say the least, as he is still an active NFL player, expected to start for the New York Jets this fall.
Ventura, who served one term as Minnesota governor, has in the past considered his own independent presidential bid. Since leaving office, he has hosted a reality television series focused on conspiracy theories, but he urged people to get the vaccine during the covid crisis, and even bemoaned those who did not wear masks. He introduced Kennedy at a voter rally in Arizona last month.
“We must end the duopoly of Republican and Democrat control in Washington,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
That’s Headmaster Uma to you. Disney+ has released the first official teaser for Descendants: The Rise of Red, which includes a revealing voiceover courtesy of returning star China Anne McClain.
Ursula’s daughter is now calling the shots at Aurodon Prep, where her first order of business is to enroll Red, the rebellious daughter of Wonderland’s merciless Queen of Hearts. But when Red’s mother uses the opportunity to seize control of the kingdom, Red must team up with Cinderella’s daughter Chloe to turn back time and undo the event that made the queen so evil in the first place.
Ursula’s daughter is now calling the shots at Aurodon Prep, where her first order of business is to enroll Red, the rebellious daughter of Wonderland’s merciless Queen of Hearts. But when Red’s mother uses the opportunity to seize control of the kingdom, Red must team up with Cinderella’s daughter Chloe to turn back time and undo the event that made the queen so evil in the first place.
- 3/5/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Great American Family is about to drop another installment of its Candace Cameron Bure Presents series. The movie is called Just in Time and stars Broadway’s Laura Osnes, Peter Bryant (Family Law), and Greyston Holt (The Night Agent).
Premiering March 26, Just in Time follows Hannah (Osnes) and her husband, Rowan (Holt), who have focused all their time, energy, and attention into trying to have a baby. The pressure to complete their family starts weighing heavily on their relationship. The couple is left questioning if having a child is the right thing to do and if they are still right for one another. When Hannah receives a call from a stranger, named Franklin (Bryant), who claims to have discovered an antique on the beach bearing an inscription unique to Hannah and Rowan, she reluctantly agrees to meet him to look. Franklin is certain the watch is a long-lost heirloom from Hannah’s family.
Premiering March 26, Just in Time follows Hannah (Osnes) and her husband, Rowan (Holt), who have focused all their time, energy, and attention into trying to have a baby. The pressure to complete their family starts weighing heavily on their relationship. The couple is left questioning if having a child is the right thing to do and if they are still right for one another. When Hannah receives a call from a stranger, named Franklin (Bryant), who claims to have discovered an antique on the beach bearing an inscription unique to Hannah and Rowan, she reluctantly agrees to meet him to look. Franklin is certain the watch is a long-lost heirloom from Hannah’s family.
- 3/5/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Wise's 1965 musical "The Sound of Music" is, when adjusted for inflation, the sixth-highest-grossing film of all time. In 2024 dollars, "The Sound of Music" made $2.89 billion internationally, which is slightly more than "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and slightly less than "Avengers: Endgame." The only additional films above it in terms of earnings are "Star Wars," "Titanic," "Avatar," and "Gone with the Wind." Something about Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical captured the popular imagination, and the world really, really needed to see the kindly, musical nun Maria (Julie Andrews) raise a gaggle of Von Trapp children in Salzburg in 1938.
The film's famous opening shot was an extensive helicopter view of the hills of Austria, depicted as verdant and placid, a place ideal for swinging one's arms around and belting out the film's title song. The camera, still poised from a helicopter, settles on Andrews, way out in the middle of a grassy plateau,...
The film's famous opening shot was an extensive helicopter view of the hills of Austria, depicted as verdant and placid, a place ideal for swinging one's arms around and belting out the film's title song. The camera, still poised from a helicopter, settles on Andrews, way out in the middle of a grassy plateau,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Each major US TV network hosts a late-night talk show that has accumulated viewers and revenue over the years. However, Jimmy Kimmel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the public, being considered one of the most entertaining and popular among them all. Unfortunately, it appears Kimmel is now facing a massive civil lawsuit after he allegedly misused Cameo videos.
Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
Despite airing for 21 seasons and featuring numerous high-profile celebrities, some making multiple appearances, the show’s popularity has not waned. Instead, it has consistently risen over the years and its pop-cultural significance will not be stopping anytime soon.
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Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
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- 2/18/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
To “The Swans,” a coterie of New York high society women, Truman Capote was an amusing circus act. Known for penning Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, these aristocratic ladies invited him to lavish dinner parties and fanciful getaways to indulge in his animated, gossip-filled stories. Author Laurence Leamer found himself captivated by Capote’s mélange of wit, joie de vivre, and callousness, and chronicled his falling-out with his one-percenter gal pals in the 2021 book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Updated: There has been another round of content removal from Disney+, this time in the Emea region, which consists of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More than 120 titles have been taken off this week, primarily Disney Channel original movies and vintage Disney live-action films, as well as a few series, including Zeke and Luther, Pepper Ann, So Random and the first three seasons of Nat Geo’s Genius and ESPN/Nat Geo docs.
According to sources, the takedowns were a result of a library title review. There have been several content purges at Disney+ over the last year amid cost-cutting, most notably the removal of a slew of original series last May.
Here is a list of movie titles that are said to be gone from Disney+ in Emea, compiled by Drew Ryan.
A Tale of Two Critters
America’s Heart and Soul
Angry Sky (ESPN)
Babes in Toyland...
According to sources, the takedowns were a result of a library title review. There have been several content purges at Disney+ over the last year amid cost-cutting, most notably the removal of a slew of original series last May.
Here is a list of movie titles that are said to be gone from Disney+ in Emea, compiled by Drew Ryan.
A Tale of Two Critters
America’s Heart and Soul
Angry Sky (ESPN)
Babes in Toyland...
- 2/3/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Only in 2024 could a chart-topping country singer’s relationship with a star football player be viewed by major news outlets as a mission to control Americans.
In the U.S., Taylor Swift is nothing if not monoculture, regularly breaking records with her juggernaut “Eras Tour,” the theatrical version of the show and her records, all of which were ubiquitous in 2023. Yet her fame permeated a whole new segment of pop culture when she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and soon became a fixture at his games, creating a weekly online firestorm analyzing her outfits, their body language and the typical minutiae of being in a relationship.
Yet a bizarre branch of media coverage began in the weeks leading up to the Chiefs besting the Baltimore Ravens, earning a spot playing against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl: Some posited that Swift’s movement into...
In the U.S., Taylor Swift is nothing if not monoculture, regularly breaking records with her juggernaut “Eras Tour,” the theatrical version of the show and her records, all of which were ubiquitous in 2023. Yet her fame permeated a whole new segment of pop culture when she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and soon became a fixture at his games, creating a weekly online firestorm analyzing her outfits, their body language and the typical minutiae of being in a relationship.
Yet a bizarre branch of media coverage began in the weeks leading up to the Chiefs besting the Baltimore Ravens, earning a spot playing against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl: Some posited that Swift’s movement into...
- 1/30/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Ariana DeBose, Boy George and Nile Rodgers have teamed up for “Electric Energy,” the disco-infused bop featured in Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle.”
Rodgers, who produced the track which plays over the film’s end credits, says he got a call from Vaughn asking if he wanted to be involved. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, the musician said although Vaughn sent him a demo track he still asked to see the film. “I have to see the film and have real context because I didn’t want to play blindly.” After seeing the film, his response was, “I was so overly sold. It was fun. I’m totally down.”
DeBose shot the film during the pandemic. “Before the big change,” she says referring to her 2022 awards season sweep as best supporting actress for her role in “West Side Story.” “We made the movie, and I had a wonderful time, and then I won the Oscar.
Rodgers, who produced the track which plays over the film’s end credits, says he got a call from Vaughn asking if he wanted to be involved. Speaking with Variety over Zoom, the musician said although Vaughn sent him a demo track he still asked to see the film. “I have to see the film and have real context because I didn’t want to play blindly.” After seeing the film, his response was, “I was so overly sold. It was fun. I’m totally down.”
DeBose shot the film during the pandemic. “Before the big change,” she says referring to her 2022 awards season sweep as best supporting actress for her role in “West Side Story.” “We made the movie, and I had a wonderful time, and then I won the Oscar.
- 1/26/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Bill Hayes’ Wife Susan Posts Statement After Husband’s Passing: “May We All Embrace Life With Gusto”
The actress-wife of Bill Hayes, the actor who played the colorful Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, has released her first statement since her husband’s passing last week at the age of 98.
On her Instagram account that she shared with her husband, Susan Seaforth-Hayes thanked fans for their support under a vintage black and white shot of the couple.
“To all of you who honored my Billy with a word of remembrance, a sense of personal loss, or even a tear- I thank you,” she wrote. “You touched my heart by seeing in him the goodness and joy I experienced every moment of our wonderful marriage. May we all embrace life with the gusto of Bill Hayes- and enrich it with grace and love ♥️ xx Susan”
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On her Instagram account that she shared with her husband, Susan Seaforth-Hayes thanked fans for their support under a vintage black and white shot of the couple.
“To all of you who honored my Billy with a word of remembrance, a sense of personal loss, or even a tear- I thank you,” she wrote. “You touched my heart by seeing in him the goodness and joy I experienced every moment of our wonderful marriage. May we all embrace life with the gusto of Bill Hayes- and enrich it with grace and love ♥️ xx Susan”
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- 1/18/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
When The Beatles released “Please Please Me” in early 1963, both Paul McCartney and John Lennon received writing credit. The pair wanted to be the next Rodgers and Hammerstein, and they established the precedent of earning joint credit for their songs. According to McCartney, though, he didn’t have all that much to do with writing the song. He admitted that “Please Please Me” was more of Lennon’s song than his own.
Paul McCartney said John Lennon wrote more of ‘Please Please Me’ than he did
After achieving success with “Love Me Do,” The Beatles exploded with the release of “Please Please Me.” It was a song McCartney and Lennon worked on together, but McCartney admitted that it was more of Lennon’s song than his.
“We’d had a fair bit of practice writing over the years, though our legendary ‘first one hundred’ was probably in reality less than half that amount of songs,...
Paul McCartney said John Lennon wrote more of ‘Please Please Me’ than he did
After achieving success with “Love Me Do,” The Beatles exploded with the release of “Please Please Me.” It was a song McCartney and Lennon worked on together, but McCartney admitted that it was more of Lennon’s song than his.
“We’d had a fair bit of practice writing over the years, though our legendary ‘first one hundred’ was probably in reality less than half that amount of songs,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ladies and gentlemen, it appears Aaron Rodgers, who’s taken a grand total of four snaps as quarterback of the New York Jets, has lost his mind.
This week, during his weekly appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show (or if a WWE wrestler on bath salts hosted a sports program), he sorta accused Jimmy Kimmel of associating with Jeffrey Epstein — exacting revenge against Kimmel for ragging on Rodgers and his public Covid vaccine skepticism in his late-night monologues. This latest outburst follows a string of recent kooky behavior,...
This week, during his weekly appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show (or if a WWE wrestler on bath salts hosted a sports program), he sorta accused Jimmy Kimmel of associating with Jeffrey Epstein — exacting revenge against Kimmel for ragging on Rodgers and his public Covid vaccine skepticism in his late-night monologues. This latest outburst follows a string of recent kooky behavior,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Corbin Smith
- Rollingstone.com
Bill Hayes, the actor who played the colorful Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, died at 98, according to a statement from the show.
Hayes originated his Days role in 1970 and played the part on and off through 2023. The show’s statement also observed that, “He and his wife, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, remained the foundation of the Williams-Horton family spanning more than 50 years.” Seaforth-Hayes plays Julie Williams on the show. The duo was awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Daytime Emmys in 2018.
Executive Producer Ken Corday said, “I have known Bill for most of my life and he embodied the heart and soul of Days of our Lives. Although we are grieving and will miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and the stories we tell, both on and off the screen.”
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Hayes originated his Days role in 1970 and played the part on and off through 2023. The show’s statement also observed that, “He and his wife, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, remained the foundation of the Williams-Horton family spanning more than 50 years.” Seaforth-Hayes plays Julie Williams on the show. The duo was awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Daytime Emmys in 2018.
Executive Producer Ken Corday said, “I have known Bill for most of my life and he embodied the heart and soul of Days of our Lives. Although we are grieving and will miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and the stories we tell, both on and off the screen.”
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- 1/13/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
New York Jets injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers went on the Pat McAfee Show to deny that he called late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel a pedophile in a previous interview.
Rodgers stated on Tuesday’s show, “I don’t think he’s a P word.”
In an effort to explain that comment, he stated, “I was referring to the fact that if there’s a list and there are names on it, that it’d be the second time a soft-brained, junior college wacko … whatever other things have been said by him and other people in the media — would be right twice. I totally understand how serious an allegation of pedophilia would be … I’m not stupid enough to accuse you of that with zero evidence.”
Last week, Rodgers was on the same show when he not-so-subtly suggested that Kimmel might have ties to the late New York financier and convicted sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein.
Rodgers stated on Tuesday’s show, “I don’t think he’s a P word.”
In an effort to explain that comment, he stated, “I was referring to the fact that if there’s a list and there are names on it, that it’d be the second time a soft-brained, junior college wacko … whatever other things have been said by him and other people in the media — would be right twice. I totally understand how serious an allegation of pedophilia would be … I’m not stupid enough to accuse you of that with zero evidence.”
Last week, Rodgers was on the same show when he not-so-subtly suggested that Kimmel might have ties to the late New York financier and convicted sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein.
- 1/11/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
One day after Pat McAfee announced that Aaron Rodgers would not return on his sports talk show for the rest of the season, the football star made a surprise appearance to discuss NFL developments including Nick Saban’s retirement and Bill Belichick’s departure from the New England Patriots.
McAfee on Thursday suggested he received backlash for booting the NFL star off of his show. “That was wild, we were getting absolutely killed,” he said. “They were like, ‘You turned your back on Aaron Rodgers!’ Do you know how many things I’ve been through with Aaron Rodgers in our short relationship? I was not pumped to be in the middle of any of that.”
Before Rodgers returned, McAfee wrote in a lengthy post on X Wednesday night, “I never said he’ll never be on the show again. I hope he chooses to still chat with us.”
Rodgers ignited a media firestorm when,...
McAfee on Thursday suggested he received backlash for booting the NFL star off of his show. “That was wild, we were getting absolutely killed,” he said. “They were like, ‘You turned your back on Aaron Rodgers!’ Do you know how many things I’ve been through with Aaron Rodgers in our short relationship? I was not pumped to be in the middle of any of that.”
Before Rodgers returned, McAfee wrote in a lengthy post on X Wednesday night, “I never said he’ll never be on the show again. I hope he chooses to still chat with us.”
Rodgers ignited a media firestorm when,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Aaron Rodgers made a return to The Pat McAfee Show a day after host Pat McAfee said the NFL star had completed his fourth season on the show.
Rodgers made an appearance on the ESPN show to give his take on Bill Belichick moving on from the New England Patriots.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the last human that Bill Belichick talked to on the field as the New England Patriots head coach — Aaron Rodgers,” McAfee said as he introduced the New York Jets quarterback.
As Rodgers appeared on screen, the Super Bowl champ asked if they could see him, with McAfee telling him he looked “fantastic” and “clearer than wherever you usually call us from.” Rodgers said he was “out here in the woods” as he confirmed his “off-season” had started.
“I’ve been so insulated here… the internet is so spotty out here in the woods,” Rodgers said, catching up...
Rodgers made an appearance on the ESPN show to give his take on Bill Belichick moving on from the New England Patriots.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the last human that Bill Belichick talked to on the field as the New England Patriots head coach — Aaron Rodgers,” McAfee said as he introduced the New York Jets quarterback.
As Rodgers appeared on screen, the Super Bowl champ asked if they could see him, with McAfee telling him he looked “fantastic” and “clearer than wherever you usually call us from.” Rodgers said he was “out here in the woods” as he confirmed his “off-season” had started.
“I’ve been so insulated here… the internet is so spotty out here in the woods,” Rodgers said, catching up...
- 1/11/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
A stunning new report details more than a decade of fraudulent Sports Emmy submissions by ESPN that resulted in wrongfully obtained awards for the network’s on-air personalities.
In an exposé published Thursday by The Athletic, a sports-centric subdivision of The New York Times, it’s reported that since at least 2007 — but possibly dating as far back as 1997 — ESPN circumvented an Emmys rule that prohibited on-air talent from being awarded in the Outstanding Weekly Studio Show category.
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In an exposé published Thursday by The Athletic, a sports-centric subdivision of The New York Times, it’s reported that since at least 2007 — but possibly dating as far back as 1997 — ESPN circumvented an Emmys rule that prohibited on-air talent from being awarded in the Outstanding Weekly Studio Show category.
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- 1/11/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
ESPN has been giving one of its newest show hosts a lot of rope despite a years-long policy of keeping talent on a very short leash.
Pat McAfee has generated reams of unwanted publicity for the Disney-backed sports-media giant in recent days, allowing frequent guest Aaron Rodgers to spread misinformation about vaccinations; insulting Norby Williamson, an influential ESPN executive who manages many studio shows and tries to keep a tight rein on them, and accusing him of working to sabotage his show in talks to media outlets; and giving Rodgers room to call out Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night host who is one of the most high-profile employees in the Disney empire.
Interestingly, few of the controversies that have surfaced on McAfee’s show have anything to do with ESPN’s raison d’etre: games and sports. Such a program is “unsustainable,” says Joel Lulla, a former attorney for ABC Sports...
Pat McAfee has generated reams of unwanted publicity for the Disney-backed sports-media giant in recent days, allowing frequent guest Aaron Rodgers to spread misinformation about vaccinations; insulting Norby Williamson, an influential ESPN executive who manages many studio shows and tries to keep a tight rein on them, and accusing him of working to sabotage his show in talks to media outlets; and giving Rodgers room to call out Jimmy Kimmel, the ABC late-night host who is one of the most high-profile employees in the Disney empire.
Interestingly, few of the controversies that have surfaced on McAfee’s show have anything to do with ESPN’s raison d’etre: games and sports. Such a program is “unsustainable,” says Joel Lulla, a former attorney for ABC Sports...
- 1/11/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Aaron Rodgers has ended his appearances on The Pat McAfee Show for the season, the show’s host announced on Wednesday’s episode.
“Aaron Rodgers Tuesday Season 4 is done,” McAfee said. “There’s going to be a lot of people that are happy with that — myself included, to be honest.”
He continued, “The way it ended, it got real loud and I’m happy that that is not going to be my [social media] mentions going forward.”
McAfee was referring to the media storm Rodgers’ appearance created after the New York Jets quarterback insinuated Jimmy Kimmel was on the Jeffrey Epstein list of associates.
Rodgers’ claims had Kimmel threatening legal action, which prompted a back-and-forth interaction and gave the show added attention that McAfee didn’t want. The Super Bowl champ made his last appearance on McAfee’s show on Tuesday to explain his claims about Kimmel and the history of their feud.
“Aaron Rodgers Tuesday Season 4 is done,” McAfee said. “There’s going to be a lot of people that are happy with that — myself included, to be honest.”
He continued, “The way it ended, it got real loud and I’m happy that that is not going to be my [social media] mentions going forward.”
McAfee was referring to the media storm Rodgers’ appearance created after the New York Jets quarterback insinuated Jimmy Kimmel was on the Jeffrey Epstein list of associates.
Rodgers’ claims had Kimmel threatening legal action, which prompted a back-and-forth interaction and gave the show added attention that McAfee didn’t want. The Super Bowl champ made his last appearance on McAfee’s show on Tuesday to explain his claims about Kimmel and the history of their feud.
- 1/10/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not return to “The Pat McAfee Show” for the remainder of this season, host Pat McAfee announced Wednesday.
“So ‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesday’ Season 4, is done,” McAfee said at the beginning of Wednesday’s episode. “There could be a lot of people that are happy with that. Myself included, to be honest with you. The way it ended, it got real loud. I’m happy that he’s not gonna be in my mentions going forward, which is great news.”
We've given a lot of people who have been waiting for us to fail a lot of ammo the last week..
Let's chat about sports #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/S7J3FGprv0
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2024
Rodgers was originally planned to appear on the show through the NFL playoffs, which kick off this weekend. He has been an outspoken critic of the Covid vaccine and Dr. Anthony Fauci...
“So ‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesday’ Season 4, is done,” McAfee said at the beginning of Wednesday’s episode. “There could be a lot of people that are happy with that. Myself included, to be honest with you. The way it ended, it got real loud. I’m happy that he’s not gonna be in my mentions going forward, which is great news.”
We've given a lot of people who have been waiting for us to fail a lot of ammo the last week..
Let's chat about sports #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/S7J3FGprv0
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 10, 2024
Rodgers was originally planned to appear on the show through the NFL playoffs, which kick off this weekend. He has been an outspoken critic of the Covid vaccine and Dr. Anthony Fauci...
- 1/10/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Touchdown for Jimmy Kimmel.
NFL loudmouth/noted conspiracy theorist Aaron Rodgers will not be returning to ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show for the remainder of the current football season, the host announced Wednesday. The move comes after the Jets quarterback linked Kimmel to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, causing a huge headache for ESPN parent Disney (which also employs Kimmel, whose late-night show airs on ABC).
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NFL loudmouth/noted conspiracy theorist Aaron Rodgers will not be returning to ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show for the remainder of the current football season, the host announced Wednesday. The move comes after the Jets quarterback linked Kimmel to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, causing a huge headache for ESPN parent Disney (which also employs Kimmel, whose late-night show airs on ABC).
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- 1/10/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
ESPN’s Pat McAfee announced Wednesday that Aaron Rodgers would not appear on his daily sports talk show for the remainder of this NFL season following the quarterback’s controversial comments regarding Jimmy Kimmel.
A day after the New York Jets Qb appeared on The Pat McAfee Show in an attempt to perhaps sidestep a lawsuit, McAfee told his audience, “So ‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays’ Season Four is done. There are gonna be a lot of people happy with that, myself included. The way it ended, it got real loud. I...
A day after the New York Jets Qb appeared on The Pat McAfee Show in an attempt to perhaps sidestep a lawsuit, McAfee told his audience, “So ‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays’ Season Four is done. There are gonna be a lot of people happy with that, myself included. The way it ended, it got real loud. I...
- 1/10/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will no longer be appearing on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show.
McAfee announced the news on his program Wednesday.
“‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays’ season four is done,” McAfee said, as his staff applauded. “There will be a lot of people that will be happy with that, myself included, to be honest. With the way it ended, it got real loud. I’m happy that that is not going to be my mentions going forward, which is great news.
“Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Famer, he’s a four time Mvp. He’s a massive piece of the NFL story; whenever you go back and tell it, he will be a huge part of it,” McAfee added. “We are very lucky to get a chance to chat with him and learn from him. Some of his thoughts and opinions though do piss off a lot of people,...
McAfee announced the news on his program Wednesday.
“‘Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays’ season four is done,” McAfee said, as his staff applauded. “There will be a lot of people that will be happy with that, myself included, to be honest. With the way it ended, it got real loud. I’m happy that that is not going to be my mentions going forward, which is great news.
“Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Famer, he’s a four time Mvp. He’s a massive piece of the NFL story; whenever you go back and tell it, he will be a huge part of it,” McAfee added. “We are very lucky to get a chance to chat with him and learn from him. Some of his thoughts and opinions though do piss off a lot of people,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As promised, Aaron Rodgers was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, where he addressed Jimmy Kimmel’s on-air comments from the day prior about their recent tension and called out an ESPN executive’s remarks regarding the situation.
After Kimmel spent the first seven minutes of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday criticizing Rodgers’ remarks from last week about Jeffrey Epstein and questioning the NFL star’s intelligence, the New York Jets quarterback said that the conflict between the pair is connected to differing beliefs about Covid-19. In 2022, Rodgers admitted to misleading the media about his Covid-19 vaccination status after he announced the year prior that he was “immunized” before news later broke that he was not, in fact, vaccinated.
“The history of this — whatever this is between Jimmy and I — this goes back to Covid times,” Rodgers said Tuesday on the program that airs on ESPN.
After Kimmel spent the first seven minutes of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday criticizing Rodgers’ remarks from last week about Jeffrey Epstein and questioning the NFL star’s intelligence, the New York Jets quarterback said that the conflict between the pair is connected to differing beliefs about Covid-19. In 2022, Rodgers admitted to misleading the media about his Covid-19 vaccination status after he announced the year prior that he was “immunized” before news later broke that he was not, in fact, vaccinated.
“The history of this — whatever this is between Jimmy and I — this goes back to Covid times,” Rodgers said Tuesday on the program that airs on ESPN.
- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback and now New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to “The Pat McAfee Show” to address the development of his tension with Jimmy Kimmel after name-dropping him in association with the list of Jeffrey Epstein associates.
Rodgers clarified that he doesn’t think Kimmel is a pedophile and that he’s glad Kimmel’s name hasn’t been released in association with Epstein.
“I’m glad Jimmy is not on the list. I really am,” Rodgers said. “And I don’t think he’s the P-word.”
Rodgers did take shots at Kimmel, who called out Rodgers’ intelligence as part of his response to the mention of his name in a previous segment of “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“I think it’s impressive that a man who went to Arizona State and has 10 joke writers can read off a prompter,” Rodgers said sarcastically. “My education at...
Rodgers clarified that he doesn’t think Kimmel is a pedophile and that he’s glad Kimmel’s name hasn’t been released in association with Epstein.
“I’m glad Jimmy is not on the list. I really am,” Rodgers said. “And I don’t think he’s the P-word.”
Rodgers did take shots at Kimmel, who called out Rodgers’ intelligence as part of his response to the mention of his name in a previous segment of “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“I think it’s impressive that a man who went to Arizona State and has 10 joke writers can read off a prompter,” Rodgers said sarcastically. “My education at...
- 1/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Aaron Rodgers insisted he was definitely not trying to connect Jimmy Kimmel to Jeffrey Epstein when he seemed to link Kimmel to Jeffrey Epstein during an interview on the The Pat McAfee Show last week.
After a week of not-so-vague lawsuit threats, apologies, and scathing late-night monologues, the quarterback returned to the scene of the original crime (McAfee’s show) to try to set the record straight. For quick background, during a previous appearance before the then-impending Epstein document dump, Rodgers said he was ready to pop “some sort of bottle” once the list dropped,...
After a week of not-so-vague lawsuit threats, apologies, and scathing late-night monologues, the quarterback returned to the scene of the original crime (McAfee’s show) to try to set the record straight. For quick background, during a previous appearance before the then-impending Epstein document dump, Rodgers said he was ready to pop “some sort of bottle” once the list dropped,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Aaron Rodgers has addressed the comments he made about Jimmy Kimmel last week after he suggested that the comedian had connections to Jeffrey Epstein during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Last week, the New York Jets quarterback discussed the list of Epstein associates that was unsealed in court. The documents contained the names of people who allegedly had ties to the late sex offender.
“There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hoping that doesn’t come out,“ Rodgers said on last Tuesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.” “If that lists comes out, I definitely will be popping some sort of bottle.”
After his longstanding, public feud with Kimmel blew up over the past week, Rodgers returned to “The Pat McAfee Show” to address his comments, saying they were blown out of proportion and misconstrued.
“I still haven’t popped a bottle because there...
Last week, the New York Jets quarterback discussed the list of Epstein associates that was unsealed in court. The documents contained the names of people who allegedly had ties to the late sex offender.
“There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hoping that doesn’t come out,“ Rodgers said on last Tuesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show.” “If that lists comes out, I definitely will be popping some sort of bottle.”
After his longstanding, public feud with Kimmel blew up over the past week, Rodgers returned to “The Pat McAfee Show” to address his comments, saying they were blown out of proportion and misconstrued.
“I still haven’t popped a bottle because there...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Aaron Rodgers returned to his weekly segment on The Pat McAfee Show to address his feud with Jimmy Kimmel. The New York Jets quarterback appeared in the second hour of the show, where he went right into it, saying there were people who wanted “to censor the show.”
Rodgers started off by reminding viewers of his history with Kimmel, saying it went “back to Covid times” where the ABC late-night show host made “jokes about my immunization.” The football star said he didn’t like how Kimmel mentioned unvaccinated people “don’t deserve treatment” or “if they’re at a hospital, they shouldn’t get a hospital bed.” Rodgers also took a swipe at Dr. Anthony Fauci, calling him “one of the biggest spreaders of misinformation during Covid times,” with Kimmel giving him a platform.
“In my opinion, [Kimmel] ripped me about the vax and that turns out to be an...
Rodgers started off by reminding viewers of his history with Kimmel, saying it went “back to Covid times” where the ABC late-night show host made “jokes about my immunization.” The football star said he didn’t like how Kimmel mentioned unvaccinated people “don’t deserve treatment” or “if they’re at a hospital, they shouldn’t get a hospital bed.” Rodgers also took a swipe at Dr. Anthony Fauci, calling him “one of the biggest spreaders of misinformation during Covid times,” with Kimmel giving him a platform.
“In my opinion, [Kimmel] ripped me about the vax and that turns out to be an...
- 1/9/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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