Witney Carson had a very special Mother’s Day!The pro and her husband, Carson McAllister, welcomed their second son on Sunday. «My boys, could there be a better Mother’s Day gift??» 29-year-old Carson captioned an Instagram photo on May 14. «We are on cloud nine and soaking in every second.»A post shared by Witney Carson McAllister (@witneycarson)After giving birth, Carson posted to her Instagram Story that the baby was «doing great» and she was celebrating the major event with sushi. Carson first revealed that she was expecting her second child in November during the DWTS semifinals. A post shared by Witney Carson McAllister (@witneycarson)Following the on-air revelation, she reflected on the moment while talking to ET. «It felt amazing!» Carson gushed.
‘Drive My Car’ Star Hidetoshi Nishijima Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
25.04.2023 - 13:59 / variety.com
Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International “Drive My Car” star Hidetoshi Nishijima has signed with CAA for representation. Nishijima starred in the acclaimed 2021 Japanese feature “Drive My Car,” which was nominated for four Academy Awards, and walked away with the Oscar for best international feature film. He earned several awards for his performance in the Cannes-premiering critical darling, including best actor from the National Society of Film Critics and the Boston Film Critics Circle Awards, as well as the Japan Academy Film Prize for best actor. Nishijima will next star alongside Rashida Jones in “Sunny,” Apple TV+’s half-hour dark comedy series from A24 and Lucy Tcherniak. He also stars in Kitano Takeshi’s “Kubi,” which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
Nishijima’s previous credits include “Shin Ultraman” (2022), Kitano Takeshi’s “Dolls” (2002), and “License to Live” for which he won the best actor award at the Japanese Professional Movie Awards. Nishijima has also appeared in TV series, including “General Rouge No Gaisen,” “Strawberry Night,” “Yae’s Sakura” and “Mozu.” In 2019, he was nominated for best supporting actor at the Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in “Samurai’s Promise.” In 2022, Nishijima portrayed the role of “Kotaro Minami” in “Kamen Rider Black Sun,” the remake of the 1987 series “Kamen Rider Black.” His voice work includes the role of “Kiro Honjo” in “The Wind Rises,” dubbing Colin Farrell in “Dumbo,” and “Detective Pikachu” (Ryan Reynolds) in “Pokémon Detective Pikachu.” In 2017, Nishijima became the first Japanese man to model for Giorgio Armani’s Made-to-Measure collection. He continues to be represented by Quarter Tone and Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
DWTS’ Witney Carson Gives Birth, Welcomes 2nd Baby With Husband Carson McAllister: See 1st Photo
The Dancing With the Stars family just got bigger! Witney Carson gave birth to her second son with her husband, Carson McAllister.
Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane Starring in ‘Between the Temples,’ an ‘Anxious Comedy’ About a Cantor and His Student (EXCLUSIVE)
Brent Lang Executive Editor Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane are starring in “Between the Temples,” a new film from writer and director Nathan Silver that’s being described as “an anxious comedy.” It’s the story of a cantor who is locked in a crisis of faith and finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. The supporting cast for this humorous exercise in neurosis boasts Dolly De Leon, who was just nominated for her scene-stealing work in “Triangle of Sadness.” Other ensemble members include Screen Actors Guild award-winner Caroline Aaron (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), longtime funnyman Robert Smigel (SNL’s “TV Funhouse”), stage and screen actress Madeline Weinstein (“Beach Rats”) and indie film regular Matthew Shear (“Mistress America”).
Scarlett Johansson Was ‘Sad And Disappointed’ With Disney’s Response To Her ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit
Scarlett Johansson still has a lot of love for Disney, though.
Bianca Del Rio Signs With CAA
EXCLUSIVE: Drag queen, comedian, actor and former RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio (aka Roy Haylock) has signed with CAA for representation.
Neha Shastry Signs with CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
BreAnna Bell “Harry & Meghan” producer Neha Shastry has signed with CAA for representation. She continues to be represented by Ramo Law. An Indian-American director and producer, Shastry began her career at Vice News, where she produced its critically acclaimed coverage of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and the subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine. Her work has been recognized with an Emmy, a Dupont, and a Peabody. Shastry produced Stacey Abrams’ “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” which detailed the history and legacy of voter suppression in the U.S. The film was shortlisted for an Academy Award, and was named Best Documentary by the Hollywood Critics Association, African-American Film Critics Association, and Alliance of Women Film Journalists.
Cardi B Says She Is ‘Competing With Myself’ at Every Met Gala: ‘I Always Get Anxiety’
Cardi B is her own competition! The rapper opened up about the pressure she faces when trying to bring heat to the Met Gala.
‘Peaky Blinders’ Star Finn Cole Signs With UTA
EXCLUSIVE: Finn Cole has signed with UTA for representation in all areas.
Tunisian Actress Hend Sabry, Star Of Upcoming Cannes Contender ‘Four Daughters’, Signs With CAA
EXCLUSIVE: Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry has signed with CAA for representation.
Brittney & Cherelle Griner Make Their Met Gala Debut, Basketball Star Catches a Moment With Dwyane Wade on Red Carpet
Basketball star Brittney Griner has officially made her Met Gala debut alongside wife Cherelle Griner.
‘Beef’ Breakout Young Mazino Signs With M88 (EXCLUSIVE)
Angelique Jackson On the heels of a breakthrough role in Netflix and A24’s “Beef,” actor Young Mazino has signed with M88 for representation. The Korean American actor stars in the dramedy series as Paul Cho, the crypto-investing younger brother of Danny (Steven Yeun), whose road rage incident with a woman named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) marks the show’s central “beef.” With Danny and Amy unable to move past their vitriolic interaction, Paul finds himself increasingly embroiled in their drama to a dangerous end. Strong reviews for Mazino’s performance amid the buzz for the show — which premiered at SXSW before launching on Netflix last month — have put him in the mix for his first Emmy nomination (in the outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie category).
‘Sex Education’ Star Aimee Lou Wood Signs with CAA
EXCLUSIVE: British actress Aimee Lou Wood, best known for her starring role in Netflix’s Sex Education, has signed with CAA for representation.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has signed for representation with WME, Variety can report exclusively. The signing represents a crown jewel for WME, one might say, as numerous agency rivals have tried to land the public figure formerly known as Meghan Markle since she and husband Prince Harry moved to California in 2020. Her team at WME will include power agent turned Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Brad Slater, the rep and brand architect within the agency for Dwayne Johnson, and longtime Serena Williams agent Jill Smoller. Additionally, WME will assume representation of Archewell, her and Prince Harry’s content creation label. Film and television production, brand partnerships, and overall business-building will be explored. Acting will not be an area of focus.
‘Your Honor’ Exec Producer Ron Ninio Signs With CAA
EXCLUSIVE: Ron Ninio, whose crime drama Kvodo was remade for Showtime as Your Honor, has signed with CAA for worldwide representation.
‘Beef’ Star Young Mazino Signs With UTA
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Young Mazino in all areas. The agency will help bolster Mazino’s career across film, television, and more.
Carol Vorderman leaves fans in hysterics with UK emergency alert test blunder
Carol Vorderman reduced fans to laughter on Sunday as she admitted to missing the national emergency alarm in the afternoon.This weekend marked the historic day that the government tested their emergency alert system for the first time, with Brits taking to social media to share their thoughts.The technology was tested in the hopes it could provide a warning system for life-threatening circumstances like flooding, wildfires, terror attacks or nuclear threats. Other countries like the United States, Canada, Japan and the Netherlands all have similar systems in place.
‘The Afterparty’ Star Zoë Chao Signs With Entertainment 360
EXCLUSIVE: Zoë Chao has signed with Entertainment 360 for representation. She most recently appeared in Netflix’s Your Place Or Mine opposite Reese Witherspoon. She will next be seen in Hulu’s Nightbitch opposite Amy Adams and can currently be seen in the Party Down reboot for Starz. In March, SXSW premiered the independent film If You Were The Last, starring Chao and Anthony Mackie.
‘House Of Lies’ Creator Matthew Carnahan Signs With Verve
EXCLUSIVE: House of Lies creator Matthew Carnahan has signed with Verve for representation.
Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Bryan Fogel Signs With Range Media Partners (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Oscar-winning documentarian Bryan Fogel has signed for representation with Range Media Partners. Fogel is best known for his 2018 film “Icarus,” which exposed Russia’s state-sponsored doping program and the whistleblower at its center. The Netflix title won the Academy Award for best documentary, the first such prize for the streamer. Prior to its crowning moment on the Dolby stage, the film sold for $5 million out of the Sundance Film Festival. Additional laurels for “Icarus” included the special jury prize at that year’s Sundance, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalism, and nominations from BAFTA, the television academy and the Directors Guild of America.
‘You’ Author and Screenwriter Caroline Kepnes Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Bestselling author and screenwriter Caroline Kepnes has signed with CAA, Variety can report exclusively. Kepnes is the writer-creator behind the four-book “You” series, following the exploits of magnetic serial killer Joe Goldberg. Her novels are the source material for the Netflix scripted juggernaut “You,” adapted by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. The series reinvigorated the career of Penn Badgley in the lead role of Goldberg, and has proven a massive performer on the streaming platform. A fifth and final season of the series was just greenlit. Kepnes, a native of Cape Cod, will next release “For You and Only You” on April 25 from Random House. It joins previous titles “You Love Me,” “Hidden Bodies,” and the flagship “You.” She is also the author of the novel “Providence,” a supernatural love story. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to build a rapt audience around the world.