New this week: 'The Garcias,' Jewel music and Barack Obama

SportsCenter co-anchor Sage Steele has sued ESPN and corporate parent The Walt Disney Co. for allegedly violating both her contract and her free speech rights, according to multiple reports.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorSearchlight Pictures’ queer romantic comedy “Fire Island” will have its world premiere on June 2 during NewFest’s NewFest Pride series.“We are thrilled to kick off our annual Pride month event with the world premiere of Andrew Ahn’s ‘Fire Island,’” NewFest executive director David Hatkoff said in statement on Thursday morning. “This joyful film captures the sexy, romantic, celebratory energy of the iconic NY gay enclave, and we can’t wait to celebrate with the film’s cast and creative team with a blow-out, prideful event in the heart of NYC.”Set in Fire Island, New York’s popular gay getaway Pines neighborhood and inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” the film stars Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang as best friends who are determined to have the ultimate summer adventure.

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MTV announced today announced that its 2022 Video Music Awards will air live in more than 170 countries on Sunday, August 28, from New Jersey’s Prudential Center.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorMTV announced that the 2022 VMAs will air live and around the world in more than 170 countries on Sunday, August 28th from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.“We are thrilled to be back in New Jersey for this year’s VMAs live from Prudential Center,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming & events, Paramount and chief content officer, music, Paramount+. “Our 2019 show in Newark was undoubtedly one of our biggest and most successful shows yet and we’re excited to bring back the incredible fan energy for one of music’s most anticipated and iconic nights.”“New Jersey is honored to once again host the MTV Video Music Awards at one of our many world-class entertainment and sports venues,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

Rust Movie Productions LLC, the production company behind Alec Baldwin’s ill-fated Western, was issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot by the actor. On Wednesday, New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau announced that Rust Movie Productions must pay $139,793, the highest level of citation and maximum fine allowable by state law.

A new team member! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hired Christopher Sanchez, who used to work for former U.S. president Barack Obama, as part of their security team.

A mass brawl broke out in the lobby of a block of flats after a row between feuding neighbours exploded. There was ongoing, unexplained animosity between Gary McGann and another man who lived in a neighbouring high rise tower in Ashton-under-Lyne.

The New Mexico state agency tasked with investigating possible workplace safety violations on the set of Rust is “on track” to release its report by Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the New Mexico Environment Department.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly being protected by ex-US President Barack Obama's former bodyguard. After a brief visit to the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been enjoying their first public appearance in Europe for the Invictus Games in the Netherlands. And Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, were seen being flanked by ex-Secret Service agent Christopher Sanchez, who spent five years protecting presidents, including Barack Obama and George W.

cute pics of their adorable families!With families once again feeling more comfortable getting together after two long years of lockdowns, celebs were taking the opportunity to reconnect and celebrate togetherness once again.Chrissy Teigen shared some heartwarming snapshots of her and John Legend's adorable kids — 6-year-old daughter Luna and 3-year-old son Miles — celebrating the holiday with big smiles and fun, pastel ensembles.«Happy easter and chag sameach from my little chickadees!» Teigen captioned the adorable pic.A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen)Barack Obama and Michelle Obama paid tribute to the significance of what togetherness means on a day like today — particularly after (and amid) troubled times.«Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter. After a difficult couple of years, let’s give thanks for all the gifts we enjoy—and the people who make this life special,» the former president wrote, alongside a family photo taken during his time in office.Wishing all who celebrate today a blessed and joyful Easter.

O-T Fagbenle is opening up about portraying Barack Obama in Showtime’s The First Lady.

Lizzo spoke about pulling double duty hosting and serving as a musical guest on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” during a new interview with SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up”.

Al Roker was over the moon on Wednesday when his special interview with former President Barack Obama aired on NBC's Today Show—but wife Deborah Roberts was quick to bring him back down to Earth.MORE: Al Roker provides rare insight on debilitating cancer diagnosis with wife Deborah Roberts"I hope you get to watch my interview with @barackobama on @todayshow and on @todaysxm," Al captioned the post which included a picture of the two men walking through the woods.WATCH: Al Roker shares sentimental tribute during DC visitHowever Debroah was quick to comment, joking: "Nice work on this special assignment!"Next time I’m gonna scoop you!"MORE: Al Roker expresses gratitude and inspires fans in latest sentimental videoDeborah works for rival network ABC, but Al saw the humor in the comment, replying with a laughing-crying emoji.Al flew in to Washington DC for the special conversation to celebrate Barack's new series, Our Great National Parks on Netflix/A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Deborah commented on this post of Al'sDays prior, he told fans about one of the first times he visited the capital city and how much the visit meant to him.The video, posted on social media, saw the news anchor with the US Capitol building towering behind him, and he expressed the impact the historic structure had on him, explaining: "I'm telling you, I never get tired of seeing that building, it means so very very much to all of us, it should." Deborah left this comment on his pageHe captioned the somber yet impactful message: "First time I saw the #uscapitol building was a church field trip in 1968 and ever since then, I am still awestruck by what it represents."The father-of-three also took the time to commemorate Judge Ketanji Brown

biggest shareholder — shared a tweet by World of Statistics that ranked the most followed accounts. “Most of these ‘top’ accounts tweet rarely and post very little content,” he said of the list, which included names like Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and himself. He particularly singled out Swift, who “hasn’t posted anything in 3 months,” and Bieber, who “only posted once this year.”And @justinbieber only posted once this entire yearEarlier this week, Musk became Twitter’s largest shareholder with a 9.2% stake, which saw his investment increase $800 million to a $3.68 billion valuation after the news.