EXCLUSIVE: Michael Douglas has more on his mind that the impending worldwide launch of his latest foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania which opens February 17, and has its World Premiere in Westwood Monday night. Or even his upcoming Apple TV+ eight episode series Franklin based on the life of founding father Benjamin Franklin in which he plays the title role.
BBC’s U.S. Head Of Digital Journalism Quits After Just Four Months
18.01.2023 - 22:25 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s head of digital journalism has quit after just four months, prompting further anxiety about the UK broadcaster’s plans to merge its international and domestic news channels.
Saeed Ahmed has left the BBC after joining from NPR last October. He was based in Washington D.C. and was tasked with overseeing the UK broadcaster’s digital news content aimed at U.S. audiences.
America is seen as a potential growth territory for the BBC as it looks to export and monetise its brand of impartial British news around the world.
In an email to staff, Stuart Millar, the BBC’s digital executive news editor, said: “I’m sorry to announce that Saeed Ahmed has decided to leave his role as US head of digital journalism to take up a senior position with another news organisation. This is with immediate effect.
“While I’m disappointed to see Saeed go so soon after joining, I know we have a great digital team in the US and I’m excited to push forward with the ambitious plans we have to deliver for North American audiences.”
Ahmed was playing an important role in merging the BBC’s news channels before his abrupt departure. Sources said he was sat on the interview board that will decide on the combined channel’s new presenter lineup.
Around 15 presenters are interviewing for six positions, one of which is based in Washington D.C. People familiar with the process said interviews had to take place on Zoom because of Ahmed’s involvement.
“Those interviews are continuing so people are wondering how fair the process is if he’s no longer on the interviewing panel,” one source observed.
Presenters are being asked to complete “humilating” screen tests as part of the process, even though many boast decades of experience anchoring
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
deadline.com
03.02.2023 / 07:51
The CW Head Of Development Gaye Hirsch & Head Of Current Michael Roberts Among Latest Executive Departures Under New Nexstar Regime
In what appears to be a new wave of layoffs, several senior scripted executives have left the broadcast network, including Gaye Hirsch, EVP, Development, who is departing after more than 15 years, and fellow CW veteran and head of department, Michael Roberts, who had been at the network (and its predecessor the WB) for 21 years, sources tell deadline.
usmagazine.com
31.01.2023 / 01:33
Gigi Hadid Takes Fans Inside Her Daily ‘Mom Morning Routine’ With Daughter Khai: ‘We Do Yoga Together’
Mommy and me! Gigi Hadid has learned to ebb and flow while navigating motherhood and running her own business.
deadline.com
27.01.2023 / 23:23
‘Fire Country’ Adds Zach Tinker To Season 1 Cast
EXCLUSIVE: CBS‘ Fire Country is adding Zach Tinker (Big Sky, Days of Our Lives) to its Season 1 cast.
usmagazine.com
27.01.2023 / 20:11
Katharine McPhee ‘Would Love’ to Have Another Baby With David Foster After Welcoming Son Rennie: Not a ‘Crazy Rush’
Taking their time! Katharine McPhee and David Foster aren’t in a hurry to give son Rennie a sibling just yet.
usmagazine.com
26.01.2023 / 16:43
Meghan Markle Has Been ‘Keeping Her Head Down’ After Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Release: She’s ‘Happy to Let Harry Take Center Stage’
Laying low. Meghan Markle has been staying out of the spotlight since Prince Harry dropped his bombshell Spare memoir.
deadline.com
25.01.2023 / 02:37
Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions Re-Ups President And Chief Operating Officer Justin Alvarado Brown
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Free Productions has recently inked a 2-year extension for Justin Alvarado Brown to continue to serve as President and C.O.O. of the company through 2024. Brown will continue to oversee all dealmaking and operations for the company across film and television, as well as heading up strategic planning, primary responsibility for P&L, and all business and legal affairs matters for the company’s US and UK offices.
deadline.com
21.01.2023 / 05:19
Anchors & Reporters At L.A.’s KVEA/Telemundo 52 Vote To Unionize With SAG-AFTRA
The on-air talent at Telemundo’s Spanish-language TV station KVEA 52 in Los Angeles have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with SAG-AFTRA, which called the vote “another major organizing victory in Spanish-language media.”
deadline.com
17.01.2023 / 22:27
Emily Powers Joins Hallmark Media As EVP Streaming & Digital Platforms
Veteran digital media exec Emily Powers is joining Hallmark Media as EVP of streaming & digital platforms. Based in New York, Powers will report to Hallmark Media’s President & CEO Wonya Lucas.
usmagazine.com
17.01.2023 / 22:13
Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Is Available on Apple Books — Digital and Audio
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.
deadline.com
17.01.2023 / 15:21
‘This Is Going To Hurt’ Honored At WGGB Awards; British Urban Film Festival Names Artistic Director; Cowshed Digital Expands — Global Briefs
‘This Is Going To Hurt’, ‘Munich – The Edge Of War’ Scribes Honored At WGGB Awards
deadline.com
12.01.2023 / 15:43
BBC Director General Tim Davie Rows Back On Digital Switchover Remarks: “We’re Not Putting A Date On It Or Anything Stupid Like That”
The BBC is “not proactively putting a date on a digital switchover or anything stupid like that,” Director General Tim Davie has said, but rather sparking a “broader conversation across the UK for when we do move across.”
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.01.2023 / 02:23
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck dies ages 78 after contracting meningitis
Legendary musician Jeff Beck has sadly passed away at the age of 78.
usmagazine.com
11.01.2023 / 20:07
Todd and Julie Chrisley Will Head to Federal Prison as Planned After Their Request for Bail Is Denied
No delays. Todd and Julie Chrisley‘s request for bail was denied, and they’ll have to report to prison on Tuesday, January 17, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly.
deadline.com
11.01.2023 / 14:41
Rebecca Miller’s ‘She Came To Me’ Starring Peter Dinklage And Anne Hathaway To Open 2023 Berlin Film Festival
The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival will open on February 16, 2023, with the world premiere of She Came to Me, by Rebecca Miller.