David Simon, co-creator and producer of the critically acclaimed television series “The Wire,” is appealing to a Manhattan judge to show leniency when sentencing Carlos Macci, who sold the fentanyl that led to the tragic death of Michael K. Williams, an actor from the show. Simon’s plea for mercy was revealed in a three-page letter
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The creators and team behind the popular show Peaky Blinders are expressing their dissatisfaction with a recent Ron DeSantis campaign video that features a character from the series without their permission. In a statement shared on social media, the “partners of Peaky Blinders,” including Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Caryn Mandabach Prods., Tiger Aspect Prods, and
Dr. Frank Field, a renowned meteorologist and science journalist, passed away at the age of 100 in Florida. Starting his career at WNBC-TV in New York in 1958, Dr. Field became the first meteorologist in the city’s television news. Despite not having a college degree in meteorology, his experience as a weather forecaster in the
Former NFL player and ESPN College GameDay analyst, Pat McAfee, recently made headlines after striking a deal to bring his namesake sports commentary show to ESPN. However, the announcement of layoffs at the sports network led to backlash from viewers who believed there was a connection. Taking to Twitter, McAfee addressed the situation, expressing his
The recent announcement of ESPN’s decision to lay off approximately 20 on-air personalities has left many of those affected turning to social media to share their reactions. One such personality is David Pollack, who took to Twitter to express his gratitude for his time at the sports network. Pollack, a former NFL player, revealed that
Renowned physicist and television presenter Brian Cox has shared his concerns about the future of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) following recent executive changes at the cable network. The alterations made by Warner Bros. Discovery had Hollywood worried that TCM might face closure. In response, influential filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas
Actress Bonnie Morgan recently shared some candid insights into her time on the hit show “Boys Meets World” during an episode of the podcast “Pod Meets World.” Morgan, who was initially cast as the lead character Topanga Lawrence, delved into her audition process and the subsequent challenges she faced while working on the show. In
The ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike saw a remarkable demonstration at the Los Angeles headquarters of Netflix on Thursday. The event, organized by the WGA’s LGBTQ+ writers committee, was titled “Striking 9-5 Picket – A Dolly Drag Event” and featured renowned actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, along with a group of Dolly
Emmy-winning actress Lynn Whitfield, known for her outstanding performance in “The Josephine Baker Story,” is set to join the cast of the highly anticipated sixth season of Showtime’s “The Chi.” The series, created and executive produced by Lena Waithe and her Hillman Grad banner, revolves around a group of South Side Chicago residents who find
Viaplay, the popular streaming service, has announced the introduction of a new operating model in response to the ongoing economic downturn. This decision comes after the departure of Viaplay CEO Anders Jensen, who served for five years. Jensen’s position will be filled by former MTG CEO Jørgen Madsen Lindemann. Additionally, the streamer’s Swedish and Norwegian