Drake is selling the last U.S. property that he owns.
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Every year, CinemaCon bestows honors on the people in front of the camera and behind the scenes during their annual convention. Here’s a look at who is receiving accolades in 2023. CinemaCon Passepartout Award: Niels Swinkels, Universal Pictures Intl An optimist about cinema despite the COVID catastrophe, even Swinkels is surprised bythe size of snap-back. The recipient of CinemaCon’s Passepartout Award for excellence in the international marketplace will receive his kudo at the International Day lunch and awards ceremony on April 24. “What went beyond my expectations has been seeing box office records being broken so quickly after the pandemic, both locally and globally,” says Swinkels, exec VP & managing director of Universal Pictures Intl. “For Universal, we’ve seen certain territories achieve the biggest animation grosses of all time for ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.’” Beyond that, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” just opened strongly.
Based on the Universal Studios lot, Swinkels worked in film his entire professional career —eight years in Los Angeles, 11 years in London and seven years in Amsterdam. Born in the Netherlands, he joined the studio in 2004 and his responsibilities today encompass the entire internationaltheatrical market. Swinkels says he’s hoping for a consistent supply of films in all genres and budgets, and that older audiences get back in the cinema groove, after avoiding crowds amid COVID health concerns. As for boosting the film supply, reports suggest streamers Apple TV+ and Amazon Studios will invest in a steady stream of cinema-first movies. “Streamers coming into theatrical marketplace along with studio output could provide for that healthy volume,” Swinkels
Drake is selling the last U.S. property that he owns.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.
Prince Harry has been spotted at Heathrow airport as he prepares to jet back home to California. As soon as King Charles' Coronation had finished, Harry, 38, jumped in a car and set off for the airport.
King Charles's coronation, including foreign royals, world leaders and more. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were among the first royals to confirm their attendance for the historic occasion in London. The couple will be joined by a number of royals from households from around the world, including King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
Prince Harry has arrived in London just hours before his father, King Charles III, is crowned the new king.
Prince Harry has arrived in London just hours before his father, King Charles III, is crowned the new king.A source tells ET that Harry is in the UK after arriving Friday morning. What's more, the source says Harry is staying at Frogmore Cottage, but it won't be a long stay.
The Runaways‘ songwriter Kari Krome has sued the estate of Kim Fowley and former KROQ DJ and club owner Rodney Bingenheimer for sexual assault of a minor.As reported by Rolling Stone, Krome – real name Cari Lee Mitchell – filed the lawsuit accusing both Fowley and Bingenheimer of sexually assaulting her when she was 13.According to the suit, Krome alleges that both Fowley and Bingenheimer groomed her before sexually abusing her.Mitchell also shared the impact these allegations have had on her for years. “You can come to a conclusion or think that something isn’t right, but if you’re speaking on something too soon, a lot of times you’ll get nothing but blowback, and you have to wait until the time is right,” she told Rolling Stone.“I never shut up about it.
Making it official. Kevin Costner’s estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, was spotted without her wedding ring shortly after filing for divorce.
Fit for a fiesta! Danny Trejo’s Watermelon Agua Fresca mocktail makes the perfect addition to any Cinco de Mayo party menu.
Per the Los Angeles Times, a Southern California police employee molested over 200 children — and he got away with it for over 30 years before he was finally arrested.
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Kari Krome, a songwriter for the 1970s all-female rock band the Runaways, has filed a lawsuit against the group’s late manager, Kim Fowley, and longtime KROQ DJ and nightclub owner Rodney Bingenheimer, alleging that both of them sexually assaulted when she was a minor. The news was first reported by Rolling Stone. “Plaintiff, Kari Krome [legal name: Carrie Mitchell] is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, sexual battery, assault, and molestation at the hands of Defendant Rodney Bingenheimer,” the lawsuit, obtained by Variety, reads in part. “When Plaintiff was approximately 13 and 14 and 15 years old, Defendant Rodney Bingenheimer and Defendant Kim Fowley used their roles, status, and power as adults, as well as their connections to and work in the music industry to gain access to manipulate, exploit, and sexually assault Plaintiff in the State of California, County of Los Angeles. As a result of Defendant Rodney Bingenheimer’s and Defendant Kim Fowley’s sexual abuse and assault, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional, physical and psychological distress, including shame, and guilt, economic loss, economic capacity and emotional loss.”
The whirlwind romance continues! Chris Appleton and Lukas Gage have obtained a marriage license after getting engaged in early April, Us Weekly can confirm.
The filmmaking couple Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have earned a reputation for making documentaries about people who accomplish the unthinkable – the no-ropes climber Alex Honnold in the Oscar-winning Free Solo, or the divers of The Rescue who, against all odds, saved a group of Thai kids stranded in a flooded cave.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is willing to fill more potholes in the city of Los Angeles. The 75-year-old actor went viral last week when he shared a video of him filling a pothole in his Brentwood neighborhood after becoming frustrated that it was "screwing up cars and bicycles for weeks." The move caused controversy with the City of Los Angeles. A city spokesperson later said it was "not a pothole" but a "utility trench" for ongoing repair work being conducted by SoCalGas.
Aaron Carter the help he needed, but a rep for the late singer tells ET that «outside influences» obstructed the plan.Holly Davidson of ICT PR tells ET, «We are glad this case is finally closed so we can have a celebration of life and send him off to rest.» Davidson is referring to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner on Tuesday revealing Carter's cause of death, which was listed as drowning. Furthermore, Carter's death was the result of the effects of taking alprazolam, which is a generic form of Xanax, and inhaling difluoroethane.In the report, obtained by ET, the coroner said Carter was «submerged in a bathtub after inhalation of compressed gas and intake of alprazolam.» The report stated that the «Aaron's Party» singer was submerged underwater and unresponsive in his bathtub. Amid the use of substance, Davidson tells ET the singer's team actively tried to get him to seek help, but to no avail.«Our team actively tried to implement a plan to rehabilitate a recovery to health, however, due to outside influences and triggering dysfunctional relationships, these circumstances made it a challenge,» Davidson says.Carter was found dead in his home in Lancaster, California, about an hour north of Los Angeles on Nov.
Prince Harry has been slammed for his 'disrespectful' decision to leave the UK straight after King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation ceremony is over by Meghan Markle's ex pal.
Leona Lewis was on hand alongside songwriter Diane Warren to support their theme song for the new Apple TV+ series Jane at the L.A. premiere.
Kendall Jenner looked like she was ready to go to la playa, after movin’ and groovin’ to Bad Bunny‘s performance Friday night at Coachella.
Kendall Jenner looked like she was ready to go to after movin' and groovin' to Bad Bunny's performance Friday night at Coachella.The 27-year-old supermodel was seen dancing at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, California as Benito belted out «Depués de la Playa.» During his headlining performance, Jenner danced while surrounded by a group of friends. Her muscle was there, too, but they blended in nicely donning an all-black attire.Jenner was seen in an oversized black jacket over a white top, a denim skirt and black boots.
Jack Nicholson was spotted in public on his balcony looking out of the ordinary in California. The legendary Hollywood actor's rare appearance was the first time fans have seen Nicholson in 18 months. "The Shining" star was photographed wearing a loose orange t-shirt with black sweatpants leaning on a wooden balcony rail.