Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Global Citizen Festival will return to Central Park Sept. 23 for another ticketed-but-free concert, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill set as the day’s headliners. Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray and Stray Kids are also on the day’s bill. As always, tickets to the show on the Great Lawn are free, but require fulfilling a task as part of the international advocacy organization Global Citizen’s initiative to raise awareness about hunger, poverty, climate change and inequities facing women around the world, among pressing related concerns. The broadcast component will be produced by Done and Dusted; broadcast partners have not yet been announced. The show is being presented by by Citi and Cisco.
The Lede Company Acquires Paris-Based Agency OBCM
23.06.2023 - 13:03 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood publicity firm The Lede Company is accelerating its international expansion with the acquisition of the Paris-Based agency Olivier Bourgis Communication and Marketing (OBCM).
As of today, June 23, OBCM will be known as Lede Paris. Lede’s co-founders and Co-CEOs Amanda Silverman, Christine Su, Meredith O’Sullivan, and Sarah Rothman made the announcement Friday morning. The news comes shortly after the firm made its first international endeavor, opening a London office in October 2022.
Reporting directly to the Lede Co-CEOs, we understand OBCM founder Olivier Bourgis will serve as Managing Director of Lede Paris. Lede and Bourgis said they will continue to maintain distinct development strategies for the Paris-based firm that will look to further Lede’s presence in the European marketplace.
Lede reps clients including Amy Schumer, Cara Delevigne, Charlize Theron, Emma Stone, Gael Garcia Bernal, Halle Berry, Halsey, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, and Shakira, as well as Anonymous Content, Candle Media, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Hello Sunshine, Higher Ground, Illumination, Live Nation, Paramount, Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+.
The LA, New York, and London-based company also helped market WhatsApp’s first short film starring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“I am proud to have the opportunity to join forces with such a strong agency. Since its creation, Lede has opened new paths for connecting brands and talent while it has developed a stellar reputation,” Bourgis said. “I also believe that the Lede founders share our values for tailor-made strategies that respect and support clients on reaching their goals.
Sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Paris Halted on Ticketmaster
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Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson To Star In Crime Thriller ‘Lips Like Sugar’ Set During ’84 Olympics In LA; Former Arcade Fire Member Will Butler To Score
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Offset and Cardi B Attend Paris Fashion Week Following Recent Cheating Accusations
Offset and Cardi B stole the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week after their public spat online over cheating claims last month.Offset and Cardi attended the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show in Paris on Wednesday, where both artists stunned in all-black ensembles.Cardi rocked a striking black, long-sleeved sequined gown featuring a plunging neckline and enormous bow clutch. Meanwhile, Offset rocked a long black coat over a white button-down shirt and black tie.The pair were all smiles as they walked past fans and photographers, laughing with one another while waving and posing for photos.Cardi B and Offset leaving the Balenciaga Haute Couture show in Paris.
Ashley Park Says She Had White Actresses As ‘Role Models,’ Says She Thought She’d Be In The Industry To ‘Support Their Stories’
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‘The Father’ Director Florian Zeller Receives France’s Legion of Honor
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Florian Zeller, the Oscar-winning director and playwright of “The Father” and “The Son,” received the Medal of Honor, France’s highest decoration, at an intimate ceremony in Paris on Wednesday. The event, hosted in the gardens of the French authors and composers guild (SACD), gathered a flurry of talent and luminaries from the worlds of film, TV, theater and literature — reflecting the breadth of Zeller’s body of work. Zeller was appointed Knight of the Legion of Honor by France President Emmanuel Macron. Guests included Isabelle Huppert, Pierre Arditi, Catherine Frot and Elodie Navarre who have starred in Zeller’s plays; Christopher Hampton, with whom he shares a best adapted screenplay Oscar for “The Father;” “Simone” actor Elsa Zylberstein; Mediawan boss Pierre-Antoine Capton, with whom he launched the L.A.-based company Blue Morning Pictures; Victoria Bedos (“La famille Belier”); Orange Studio’s Kristina Zimmermann and Sebastien Cauchon, who distributed both “The Father” and “The Son” in France; French singer Julien Clerc; French director Anne Fontaine and producer Philippe Carcassonne; as well as Zeller’s wife, Marine Delterme, an actor who was recently signed by WME.
Cardi B Gets Carried Away By A Bodyguard After Attending Her Latest Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week
Cardi B got a lift!
Shakira, Cardi B and Camila Cabello together at the Fendi Haute Couture show in Paris
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Shakira Rocks Zippered 3D 'No' Trench For Viktor & Rolf Show in Paris
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Enjoy a Summer Day Out in the Hamptons With Their Kids
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who enjoyed a summer outing with their kids in the Hamptons over the weekend.The couple enjoyed a day of shopping at the Bridgehampton Art Affair in Bridgehampton, New York, and were joined by two of Affleck's children, 17-year-old Violet and 11-year-old Samuel, as well as one of Lopez's 15-year-old twins, Emme, during the excursion. «They all looked like they had a great time and seemed very cute and sweet together,» an eyewitness tells ET. «Ben and Jen took some selfies with fans and both of them looked like they were in a great mood.» The duo was snapped by photographers as they walked, with Affleck wearing a black button-up shirt and jeans, and Lopez looking summer chic in a floral print romper. The sighting comes as Affleck, 50, and Lopez, 53, are moving into a new home, after dropping a cool $60 million for a sprawling estate in Beverly Hills. ET confirmed that the couple recently closed escrow on a 46,000 square-foot, 5-acre home with 12 bedrooms and a whopping 24 bathrooms.Last month, a source told ET how Lopez and Affleck's blended family is handling the transition.
‘The System’ Sets Starz Premiere Date; ‘Freedom’s Path’ Heading Back To Theaters Via The Forge; Freestyle Acquires ‘Take The Ice’; Lion Heart Lands ‘As Certain As Death’ – Film Briefs
EXCLUSIVE: After hitting 300 North American theaters via The Avenue last fall, the action thriller The System, starring Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven and Lil Yachty, has been set to premiere on Starz on July 1st. The film will have its linear premiere there at 12:00 p.m. ET on July 6th, also airing that night at 11:30 p.m. ET.
Star Sightings: Jennifer Lopez Stuns in a Red Feathery Dress, Harry Styles Enjoys a Morning Run in London
Jennifer Lopez stunned in a red strapless feather Cult Gaia dress while posing on Instagram. Sarah Jessica Parker and Andy Cohen enjoyed a market green salad, house made sourdough bread, Stracciatella cheese, Kampachi Crudo, Spätzle, and more while at dinner at Gab’s in New York City. Beyoncé wore a full SIMONMILLER look featuring a swirly neon print, matching set, and bathing suit while vacationing in Lake Como, Italy. Hailey Bieber wore the LDMA Low Hide Briefs in white underneath a sheer white dress while out and about in Los Angeles, California. Addison Rae wore a Lace Trim Cami from Garage while out in Los Angeles, California.Miranda Cosgrove wore the Scanlan Theodore Crepe Knit Square Camisole in Coral while out in New York City. Jasmine Tookes wore Lack of Color’s The Jacinto hat in off white while posing on Instagram. Katy Perry wore the 8 Other Reasons Luxe Diamante Earrings in iridescent from the brand’s drop on ASOS, which features characterized by bold, futuristic and edgy styles. Carly Rae Jepsen wore I.AM.GIA's Eydis corset, shrug, and pants while performing at The Glastonbury Music Festival in England. Tinashe wore the Alpinestars T-Jaws V3 Waterproof Jacket and Prada Symbole Sunglasses to her private album release party.Becky G wore the Pressure Makes Diamonds Long Sleeve Jumpsuit in pink by White Fox while posing on Instagram.Sara Sampaio wore the Scanlan Theodore Italian Heavy Linen Jacket Natural and Italian Heavy Linen Trouser Natural while posing on Instagram. Halle Berry wore Jennifer Meyer’s 15” Yellow Gold Large Edith Link Necklace to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France.Kyle Kuzma posed with a bottle of Casa Del Sol on Instagram while headed to shows in Paris,
The Gotham Group Acquires Rights To YA Novels ‘Their Vicious Games’ & ‘That Night in the Library’
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Eurovision Winner Netta Returns With 'Everything,' Co-Written With Zara Larsson & AJR - Watch the Video!
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Kendall Jenner Wore the Mini Version of the Corset Dress in Paris
—minus the color, and layers upon layers of necklaces. The KarJenner, ,” was photographed in the streets of Paris on Sunday, June 25, looking like an Upper East Sider circa 2010. The wore an ivory minidress featuring a bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves with a corset-like fit at the waist. The length of the hem as well as the flared silhouette called to mind the skater skirt of the early 2000s.
Selena Gomez is soaking up the romantic atmosphere of Paris
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Bethenny Frankel Defends Showing Off Huge Engagement Ring After Fans Slam Her for Being ‘Too Braggy’
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Jessica Alba and look-a-like daughter Honor spend quality time at the French Open in Paris
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Melissa McCarthy Recalls the Worst Part of Filming 'Gilmore Girls'
Melissa McCarthy, who played lovable chef Sookie St. James on all seven seasons, recently opened up about one big downside to filming the mother-daughter dramedy starring Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore and Alexis Bledel as her daughter, Rory Gilmore.Though the show takes place in the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow, it was actually filmed at the Warner Bros.