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On July 13, 1985, a group of global superstars teamed up to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by performing at Live Aid, a benefit concert that spanned from London to Philadelphia. For the 40th anniversary of the concert, CNN is airing a new original series entitled Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World, taking viewers behind the scenes of one of the largest global music events in history,...

Hulu recently shared the first clip of the upcoming King of the Hill reboot. But it doesn’t take place in Hank and Peggy’s house. Or at Strickland propane. Or even in the Chuck Mangione-infested Mega Lo Mart.

Nope, the scene is set entirely inside the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, where Hank drools over the former commander-in-chief’s possessions, including a World Series ball and presidential pen. But there’s a big issue with this – even apart from the fact that Hank’s opinion of Bush soured 25 years ago when he received a “limp” handshake from the presidential candidate.

While the locale is presented as lame and boring in the King of the Hill clip, in real life, the Bush museum is deeply messed up. The “$250 million complex” features numerous eyebrow-raising exhibits that are arguably a concerted effort to sanitize the president’s horrific legacy.

In a lengthy episode for The Daily Show, Jon Stewart waded through the sheer slog of violence over the weekend, including Israel’s strike against Iran and the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers.

“But let me just say this to start off: F—! Just to start off,” the host began. “This weekend — terrible! Again. I’m so sorry.”

Addressing the wildly differing responses by ultra-right-wing pundits against U.S. involvement in the Middle East and pro the “invasion” of Los Angeles in the wake of (largely mild) anti-ice protests, Stewart noted, “The only problem with their posture — that I see with it — is their reluctance to commit the American military to fighting drawn-out and often pointless wars doesn’t seem to extend to America.”

He added, “The Maga mindset appears to be: We didn’t vote for foreign wars, we voted for civil war.”

“They are looking for any pretense...

Angela Merkel at Harvard in 2019 delivers a crisp appeal to dismantle walls—an image set against footage of Donald Trump rallying for his Mexican border barrier. This bold contrast frames Eva Weber’s documentary, Merkel, as both a portrait of a leader and a meditation on freedom.

Directed by a German-born filmmaker based in London, the film blends archival speeches, childhood anecdotes and on-camera testimonials to trace Merkel’s path from the Gdr to the world stage. Sprinkled with interviews from figures as varied as Tony Blair, Susan Rice and filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff, it balances intimate recollection with geopolitical analysis.

In what follows, this review will explore how Merkel captures the interplay between personal history and global power, assesses the effectiveness of its visual storytelling, and considers the cultural forces shaping its subject’s legacy—all through a lens that connects regional history with international resonance.

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Aaron McGruder's comic strip "The Boondocks" first appeared in 1996 in the pages of The Diamondback, the school newspaper of the University of Maryland. McGruder attended U of M, graduating with a degree in African American Studies. "The Boondocks" followed the life and experiences of a 10-year-old big-city Chicago boy named Huey and his brother Riley, who have to go live with their grandfather in the suburbs of Maryland. Huey, like McGruder, was sharply aware of the fineries of Black culture and the way it was commonly misused by corporate America. Riley, meanwhile, loved gangsta rap culture and sought the wealth and conspicuous consumption featured in so many rap videos. Both kids butted heads with their grandfather, who, being a WWII veteran and former civil rights activist, had a perspective all his own.

"The Boondocks" was assertively political, which was refreshing in the funny pages. McGruder tried to partner with several distribution syndicates,...

Exclusive: CNN will debut three new projects on its summer slate, including non-fiction series about John F. Kennedy Jr., the 1985 Live Aid concerts and the notorious Billionaire Boys Club.

The projects are the latest from CNN Originals, led by Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development.

The series are:

American Prince: JFK Jr.: The three part series will tell the story of the life of Kennedy, the son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, who was always in the spotlight as he was pressured to carry on his family’s legacy. He went on to create the political magazine George in the 1990s. Executive producers are Ian Orefice and Jon Adler for EverWonder Studio along with Entelis, Lyle Gamm and Katie Hinman for CNN Original Series. Gary Ginsberg is consulting producer. The three-part series premieres at 10 p.m. Et on Aug. 9.

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The tech giant Meta Platforms Inc. continues to refresh its board of directors, naming Dina Powell McCormick and Patrick Collison as board members, effective April 15.

Collison is the co-founder and CEO of the payments platform Stripe, while Powell McCormick is vice chair, president and head of global client services at the merchant bank Bdt & Msd Partners.

Powell McCormick also has strong connections in Republican politics, serving as deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump, and as an assistant Secretary of State for Condoleezza Rice. She is also married to Republican Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.

The additions of Collison and Powell McCormick to Meta’s board comes just a few months after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced three new board members, including UFC CEO Dana White. The company has now added five new board members in just four months.

“Patrick and Dina bring a lot of experience supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to our board,...

MSNBC’s new Saturday and Sunday primetime panel, “The Weekend,” won’t kick off until later this month, but the show’s four hosts just got their first chance to chew over their plans.

At first glance, Ayman Mohyeldin, Elise Jordan, Catherine Rampell and Antonia Hylton don’t seem to have too much in common. Each has a distinctive background that is unlike the others. Hylton gained traction working for upstart news outlets including Mic and Vice.com before joining NBCUniversal. Rampell has made a name for herself not only for economic analysis at The Washington Post but also as a frequent talk-show contributor to everything from CNN’s “News Night” to HBO’s “Real Time.” Mohyeldin first began to emerge at NBC News delivering reports last decade from the Middle East. And Jordan has worked for Senator Rand Paul and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

“We all bring...

Updated: The Wayans Family will be inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame at the 56th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on Feb. 22.

The Wayanses — namely Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. — join previous inductees including New Edition, Eddie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Spike Lee and Earth Wind and Fire.

The Hall of Fame Award is presented to “individuals or groups who have been pioneers in their respective fields and whose influence continues to shape their industry for generation.” And as one of the most influential families in comedy and entertainment — collectively behind such culture-defining hits as “In Living Color,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Hollywood Shuffle,” the “Scary Movie” franchise, “White Chicks” and the hit CBS sitcom “Poppa’s House” — they certainly fit the bill.

“For decades, the Wayans family has been at the forefront of comedy, breaking barriers...

Dave Chappelle is set to receive the President’s Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.

The Grammy- and Emmy-winning comedian, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2019, will be recognized at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, will air at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on BET and CBS. Earlier this month, Chappelle won his sixth Grammy and third in a row in the best comedy album category.

“The President’s Award honors an unwavering dedication to community, and throughout his distinguished career, Dave Chappelle has consistently been recognized as a powerful voice of social consciousness,” NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson said in a statement. “Through his unique ability to transform complex political issues into thought-provoking humor, Dave has solidified his place as one of the most impactful voices of our time. His work sparks conversations that compel...

Sept. 11 and the horrible events following the terrorist plane crash attacks into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center reached its twenty-third anniversary this year. Several documentaries investigate the timeline of events of September 11, 2001 and check in with those affected by the event as well as those too young to have experienced or remembered it.

The perspectives of the moments witnessing the plane crashes and reacting to the horror vary in the five documentaries listed below.

‘9/11: Inside the President’s War Room’ (2021) – Apple TV+

Adam Wishart directed this hour-and-a-half documentary film, which features George W. Bush, Richard Keil, Andrew Card, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice and more. 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room is streaming on Apple TV+.

9/11: Minute By Minute – Apple

Piers Garland directed this hour-long documentary about the terrorist attacks. It features Betty Ong, Nydia Gonzalez, George Bush and more.9/1: Minute by Minute...

Former President George W. Bush has no plans to endorse a presidential candidate this cycle, despite the fact that Dick Cheney, who was his vice president, said that he will vote for Kamala Harris.

His office told NBC News, “President Bush retired from presidential politics years ago.”

Bush did not endorse in the 2020 election, but later told People magazine that he wrote in the name of Condoleeza Rice, who served as his secretary of state. In 2016, Bush left the presidential ballot blank, according to his spokesperson. His father, President George H.W. Bush, voted for Hillary Clinton that cycle, according to the the book The Last Republicans.

Cheney released a statement on Friday in which he said that “there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power...

Updated, with Cheney statement & Kamala Harris statement: Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris in the November election, his daughter Liz Cheney said today. The announcement by the former Wyoming Congresswoman was soon followed by confirmation by the ex-vp himself, and then follow up with words of thanks by the current vice president.

“Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris,” Liz Cheney said at the Texas Tribune Festival, where she was participating in a Q&a with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich.

Her father later released a statement, saying that “there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.”

The elder Cheney added, “As citizens, we each...

CBS News’ third hour of “CBS Mornings” is set to debut on September 30, with Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz cohosting the additional programming hour, the network announced Wednesday.

The program will extend the network’s flagship morning show into the 9 a.m. hour. “CBS Mornings Plus” will air weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami. The show will also be simulcast to CBS News 24/7, the broadcast network’s free streaming platform.

The third hour will be produced by the “CBS Mornings” team and will include relevant headlines of the day, as well as pop culture, entertainment, health, wellness and financial news.

Both of the program’s competitors in the broadcast morning show market, ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today” show, have already expanded beyond the initial two-hour timeslot.

“CBS Mornings Plus is a great example of how our broadcast and...

“I have to tell you, it has been an experience,” says Maya Rudolph upon being asked about the mounting calls from the public, since Joe Biden’s July 21 announcement that he will not be seeking reelection, for her to reprise her Saturday Night Live impersonation of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who she previously portrayed on the show in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Speaking exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast in front of an audience at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, Rudolph, who is currently nominated for four Emmys — best comedy guest actress and best original music/lyrics for NBC’s SNL, best comedy actress for Apple TV+’s Loot and best character voiceover for Netflix’s Big Mouth — continued: “My phone has not stopped. It’s like if I had 50 grandmas and they were sending me articles like, ‘This is the thing I saw you were in!

Michelle Obama appeared on NCIS as herself in Season 13, Episode 22. Obama's cameo promoted the charity Joining Forces for military families. NCIS often balances fiction and reality in portraying the federal government.

Michelle Obama once appeared on NCIS as herself. The police procedural giant is no stranger to occasionally dipping its toes into storylines that involve political figures. NCIS's first episode, "Yankee White," started with a television recording of the actual President George W. Bush. Moments later, Bush was portrayed aboard Air Force One by the American actor, comedian, and impressionist Steve Bridges, who was known for his impressions of political figures such as Bush and Bill Clinton. That said, Michelle Obama appeared as herself on NCIS.

The First Lady's appearance underlines the pseudo-fictional reality that NCIS engineers. With the franchise now preparing for NCIS season 22, the series has been on the air for over two decades. It was...

It was all about mothers at the top of this week’s pre-Mother’s Day Saturday Night Live.

The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms.

Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, “it’s “Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” which, she declared, meant there was still “plenty of time to buy a gift.”

“With so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we’d take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”

Still Thompson’s mom said she wanted to see who would play Stormy Daniels in a cold open focused on the porn star’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. That wasn’t the only reference to...

Jack Donaghy's character from 30 Rock was almost the star of a spin-off series, ultimately replaced by Ted Danson in Mr. Mayor. 30 Rock's spin-off idea faced challenges with Baldwin dropping out and low ratings, leading to Mr. Mayor being canceled after two seasons. Despite fan enthusiasm for a Donaghy-centered show, NBC's comedies have struggled to match past viewer numbers in recent years.

When one thinks of iconic sitcoms of the 2000s and early 2010s, 30 Rock almost always comes to mind at the top of the list. From the mind of Tina Fey, the series was loosely based on her time as head writer on Saturday Night Live. Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer, Jane Krakowski, and many more rounded out the eclectic cast. Though the series struggled in the ratings over its seven-season run, it remained a critical and audience darling until the end. The...

Ellen Burstyn's performance in The Exorcist redefined horror, portraying a desperate mother fighting to save her possessed child. Big Love showcased Burstyn's talent with her unforgettable portrayal of Barb's estranged mother in just six episodes. Burstyn shines in Pieces of a Woman, delivering a moving performance as a Holocaust survivor supporting her grieving daughter.

Ellen Burstyn is one of the world’s most revered and iconic actors, and from The Exorcist to House of Cards to Pieces of a Woman, she’s been a part of some truly great movies and TV shows over the years. There are very few actors who are as prolific and whose careers have as much breadth as Burstyn. She’s been acting on the small screen since the 1950s and on the big screen since the 1960s, playing a wide range of different characters.

With an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Emmys under her belt,...

The 55th NAACP Image Awards continued to honor Black excellence on Saturday night, with Queen Latifah hosting the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium.

The Color Purple continued its winning streak on the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, taking the trophy for Outstanding Motion Picture. Fantasia Barrino also took the award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, with co-stars Colman Domingo and Taraji P. Henson winning their respective categories.

Domingo also won an award for Rustin in the Outstanding Actor category.

Usher was named Entertainer of the Year the same night the artist received the President’s Award. Previous recipients of the President’s Award include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O’Brien, among others.

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Usher will receive the President’s Award during the 55th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP announced on Friday.

The singer and songwriter will be honored with the award at the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Saturday at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS and BET. Queen Latifah will host.

The President’s Award is “presented in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service,” says the organization. Previous recipients include Gabrielle Union-Wade, Dwyane Wade, Rihanna, LeBron James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Muhammad Ali, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, Lauryn Hill and Soledad O’Brien, among many others.

“We are honored to present this year’s President’s Award to Usher for his unparalleled talent and remarkable contributions as an artist and advocate for our community,” says Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “Beyond his vocal talent and stage presence, Usher has empowered...

Fresh from hosting Saturday Night Live, comedian Nate Bargatze is heading to Monday Night Football.

The comic, a Tennessee Titans fan, will join ESPN’s Manningcast as Peyton and Eli Manning on two games for the first time.

Monday Night Football sees the Miami Dolphins host the Titans in the AFC and the Green Bay Packers visit the New York Giants in the NFC.

Bargatze is the latest star to join the show following the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, Jon Stewart, Condoleezza Rice, Lebron James, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

He will be joined by injured Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is also a guest, as well as Taylor Lewan and Will Compton of Barstool Sports’ Bussin’ With The Boys podcast.

The series, otherwise known as Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, airs on ESPN2 and ESPN+. It has aired since 2021 and has won two...

Exclusive: Mark Wahlberg is the latest Hollywood notable to be added to the guest list of ESPN’s Manningcast, the alternate Monday Night Football telecast hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning.

The actor and producer will appear tonight, with former NFL quarterback Michael Vick and Iowa basketball standout Caitlin Clark also on the docket. The game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is a rematch of last February’s Super Bowl.

Although Wahlberg’s loyalty to the New England Patriots remains intact, one of his acting credits makes him a logical person to weigh in on tonight’s contest. In the 2006 film Invincible, Wahlberg portrayed Vincent Papale, a real-life figure from Eagles lore. Papale became a local sports legend after managing the unlikely feat of winning a chance to play for the Eagles after impressing coaches at an open tryout in 1976.

This is the third season of Omaha Productions’ Manningcast.

Denver Broncos fan Don Cheadle has to give up his seat on tonight’s Manningcast, but Peyton and Eli have found a couple of high-profile replacements.

Patrick Mahomes, fresh from a bye week with his Kansas City Chiefs, will appear on the show alongside former World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn. They will also be joined by Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt.

Mahomes has appeared on Manningcast before and was one of the stars of Netflix’s Quarterback, which was produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, which produces both shows.

Vonn, meanwhile, was at the New England Patriots game against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany over the weekend that saw the latter beat the former in a low-scoring game.

Last week, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared on the show and went viral with a clip of him feeding his donkey during the game.

Other big name stars that have...

Don Cheadle is blowing up the safe with Peyton and Eli Manning.

The Secret Invasion star will appear on the duo’s Manningcast on Monday. The Denver Broncos fan will be cheering on his team against Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills.

He will be joined by Good Morning Football host Kyle Brandt as well as one other guest to be confirmed.

Last week, Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared on the show and went viral with a clip of him feeding his donkey during the game.

Other big name stars that have appeared on the Omaha Productions show include Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, Jon Stewart, Condoleezza Rice, Lebron James, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

The series, otherwise known Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, airs on ESPN2 and ESPN+. It has aired since 2021 and has won two Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Live Sports Series and Peyton for Outstanding Sports Personality.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping to be useful to Peyton and Eli Manning.

The Terminator and Fubar star is heading to Manningcast on Monday night as Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers take on Zach Wilson’s New York Jets.

He is the latest big-name star to appear on the Omaha Productions show after the likes of Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, Jon Stewart, Condoleezza Rice, Lebron James, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Peyton Manning has been looking forward to Schwarzenegger’s appearance. To prepare, he has been doing research and thinking of the best way to bring him into the show in appropriate fashion. Peyton calls Arnold to pitch him on ideas and the call doesn’t go as planned.

The series, otherwise known Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, airs on ESPN2 and ESPN+. It has aired since 2021 and has won two Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Live Sports...

Tom Hank’s niece Carly Reeves broke down into a tearful tantrum after becoming the first contestant eliminated Monday on ABC’s reality series “Claim to Fame.”

During Season 2’s inaugural guess-off segment, where participants have the opportunity to choose a contestant and guess their “claim to fame,” Reeve’s fellow contestant Hugo correctly identified her Oscar-winning uncle thanks to a clue wall that included the iconic “Forrest Gump” park bench. Shocked and confused, Reeves angrily expressed her disappointment in leaving on Episode one — and in Hugo, who she said she helped with clues.

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“I didn’t realize he was gonna pick me,” Reeves said, turning her attention to Hugo. “I was not expecting this at all. I helped you, Hugo. I freaking helped you. I gave you clues, and if any of them are right,...

In a development that may not be all that surprising, Don Lemon doesn’t seem to have many fans over at Fox News.

On Monday morning’s installment of “Fox & Friends First,” cohost Carley Shimkus and guest Beverly Hallberg broke down the former “CNN This Morning” anchor’s first interview since his firing, slamming the journalist for positioning himself as what Hallberg deemed “the arbiter of the truth.”

“I think it’s pretty laughable to most people,” she said.

The “Fox & Friends First” discussion kicked off Monday with Shimkus introducing the fact that in his first interview since being fired from CNN in April, Lemon maintained that he has and will continue to always “tell the truth” and “abide by the promises of the Constitution.”

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Although Norbit was full of controversial characters, it did have several talented stars among its cast list. Released in 2007, the movie follows the life of Norbit Rice, a mild-mannered man who is married to an abusive woman. While Norbit wants to end their marriage, he soon finds himself struggling to leave after he discovers his wife's family attempting to scam his childhood friend out of her business. The movie was seen to gross over $159 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), but wasn't received well by critics, who heavily criticized the movie for perpetuating racial stereotypes and misogynistic ideals (leading to a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes).

Given that the cast had an array of talented stars, such as Thandiwe Newton and Cuba Gooding Jr., it was hugely disappointing to see that the script didn't give them the opportunity to show the best of their abilities.

Documentary specialist Autlook Filmsales closed a raft of sales at a vibrant market during the Copenhagen documentary festival Cph:dox.

“Subject,” directed by Camilla Hall and Jennifer Tiexiera, got picked up by Sweden’s Svt, Denmark’s Dr, Norway’s Nrk, Norway’s Vgtv, The Netherlands’ Vpro, Israel’s Yes Doc, and Madman for Australia and New Zealand. Dogwoof released the film early this month in the U.K.

“Subject” is an examination of the relationship between nonfiction filmmakers and their subjects. It raises important ethical questions during a golden of age for documentaries, when docs are screened by millions of viewers. The film re-visits protagonists of some of the most viewed documentaries of today – “The Staircase,” “The Square,” “Hoop Dreams,” “The Wolfpack” and “Capturing the Friedmans.”

Australia and New Zealand distribution powerhouse Madman Entertainment and Spanish broadcaster Movistar have acquired “The Corridors of Power,” a documentary and upcoming eight-part series.

Merkel Photo: Netflix

Merkel, Netflix

The former German chancellor’s life and career is brought to life with skill and speed in this documentary from Eva Weber. Angela Merkel spent three decades in politics - a large proportion of that at the top, no mean feat given that she was born behind the Berlin Wall in East Germany and worked as a physicist before her switch of career. Weber captures via archive interview and observations from the likes of Condoleeza Rice and Tony Blair, how Merkel’s studious nature was put to good advantage as she shaped herself for power. What also comes across strongly is her surprisingly pixieish sense of humour. Pacy and enjoyable.

Parasite, 12.35am, Film4, Tuesday, March 7

Jennie Kermode writes: Following the exploits of the scheming Kim family as they inveigle themselves into the lives of the wealthy Parks through various acts of deception, Bong Joon-ho's...

Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade will receive the President’s Award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards, the NAACP and BET announced Thursday.

The honor, recognizing notable achievement and valued public service, will be handed out at the ceremony airing live on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Et on BET. Previous honorees include Muhammad Ali, Colin Powell, Soledad O’Brien, Condoleezza Rice, LeBron James, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

“We’re thrilled to present this award to Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade who together have consistently utilized their platforms to advance social justice and raise awareness to the inequalities existing in our country,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “We’re proud to recognize the couple’s tireless humanitarian work as they continue to advocate for equality and acceptance for all.”

“Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade are exemplary in their purpose-driven leadership and use of their collective platforms for good,...

First nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars with the 2012 film “The Gatekeepers,” director Dror Moreh could return to the awards race 10 years later with “The Corridors of Power.” The new film from Showtime combines in-depth interviews with rare archival footage and CGI animations to examine how American leaders have responded to reports of genocide, war crimes and mass atrocities after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Among those interviewed are five figures who served as Secretary of State: James Baker, Madeleine Albright, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton. In his review for The Washington Post, Michael O’Sullivan describes the effectiveness of the interviews: “The discussions that take place on camera, in tastefully appointed suites, are frank and often offer fascinating insights into these dilemmas. But it is the sharply jarring — and dismayingly repetitive — footage of carnage that will stay with you long after the echoes of the...

An exceptional and, one might venture, unprecedented group of politicians, diplomats, policy wonks, elected officials and veteran Washington insiders expound on the effectiveness of international military intervention—and the lack thereof—in The Corridors of Power. Israeli director Dror Moreh made one of the great political documentaries of recent times in The Gatekeepers (2012), as well as the excellent The Human Factor (2019), and this time he has assembled an all-star cast of more than 30 political heavyweights including Henry Kissinger, Hilary Clinton, George Shultz, Madeleine Albright and Condoleeza Rice, who in deep, original interviews, help to build a picture of how and why the best intentions can come unglued. The film deserves to be seen in any and all venues by audiences interested in the state of the world and clarity about how we got here.

“You will have to find a new enemy,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell...

Emmy-winning producer Dionne Harmon has been promoted to President at Jesse Collins Entertainment from her previous role as EVP Content and Strategy at Jce. In the newly created position, Harmon will oversee all aspects of the company’s creative strategy and financial growth. She will report to Collins.

“Over the past decade Dionne has become an invaluable part of the Jce family. Over the past few years, she has helped guide the company through the creation and execution of ground breaking and award winning content, and has taken a lead role in strengthening the company’s strategic alliances that have ensured the company’s growth into the future, said Jesse Collins, CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Harmon most recently won a 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) as co-executive producer of the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, which featured Dr. Dre, Snoop, Mary J Blige, 50 Cent, Eminem & Kendrick Lamar.

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Dionne Harmon, fresh off a 2022 Emmy win as co-executive producer of the Pepsi Super Bowl Lvi Halftime Show, has been upped to president of Jesse Collins Entertainment after 10 years with the company. She had served as executive vice president of Jce since 2021.

The promotion, announced on Wednesday by company founder and CEO Jesse Collins, gives Harmon oversight of all aspects of the company’s creative strategy and financial growth, the company said in a statement. She will report to Collins, the executive producer of all programming. He is an executive producer for the Grammy Awards and the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced the 2021 Oscars.

In an interview, Harmon told TheWrap she joined Jesse Collins Entertainment when the company was first starting out as primarily a producer of awards shows. However, she said she knew Collins wanted to grow Jce into a full-service production company that was “not in a box.

Never misunderestimate George W. Bush. The former president and infamous wordsmith is taking on higher education — and looking back at some of his presidential gaffes — as the latest instructor for MasterClass.

The 43rd president has joined the online platform to teach a class on “Authentic Leadership.” The class spans three hours (divided into 12 video lessons) and includes instruction on everything from “the art of personal diplomacy” to “crisis management” and “building a strong team.”

President Bush also speaks out about some of the most pivotal events from his time in office,...

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Rep. Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) and billionaire local developer Rick Caruso are headed to a November run-off election for the Los Angeles mayoralty after the Associated Press called the race on Tuesday night. The top vote-getters in the open primary go on to face each other in the general election in November.

Their candidacies — which divided Hollywood loyalties during the open primary — each promised solutions for a city grappling with deep anxiety over homelessness, housing affordability and crime.

Two-time L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti was termed out. His nomination to become U.S. Ambassador to India has been held for months in the Senate over allegations he knew about (and didn’t properly address) a top aide’s sexual misconduct. Bass would be the first female and second Black mayor in the city’s history. A win by Caruso, an outsider to elected...

Updated, with comments from Bill Clinton and Joe Biden: Madeleine Albright, who as the first female U.S. Secretary of State and blazed a trail for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, died today of cancer, her family said. She was 84.

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Albright had a prestigious career even before President Bill Clinton made Albright the first female Secretary of State. She first worked in the White House for the National Security Council in the Carter Administration.

When Bill Clinton was elected in 1992, Albright helped assemble the new administration’s Nsc. Clinton soon appointed her U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, a position she held until 1997, when she became Secretary of State. Albright served as Secretary of State until Clinton left office in 2001. She served until her passing on the board of the Council on Foreign Relations. In 2012, Albright received the...

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The 2022 NAACP Image Awards were a night to remember. In addition to Mary J. Blige performing and a handful of star-studded appearances, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were honored with the president's award on Saturday night. The award is given in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Previous recipients include Muhammad Ali, John Legend, Jesse Jackson, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, LeBron James, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, and Soledad O'Brien.

Harry and Meghan began their speech by acknowledging the people of Ukraine and urging people to support them amid Russia's invasion. The duke also expressed his gratitude for not only the award, but to the community for welcoming him. "I think it's safe to say that I come from a very different background than my incredible wife - yet, our lives were brought together for a reason," Harry said. "We share a commitment to a life of service,...

As previously announced, “The View” is celebrating 25 years of intractable morning arguments between friends by inviting back former co-hosts to sit at the table, and three heavy hitters have just been announced for February, TheWrap has confirmed.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meredith Vieira will be returning to the show years after leaving. They’ll be joined by Star Jones, who has already shown up to guest this season starting last September. They will each co-host next month, with Jones’ appearance set for Feb. 4.

Jones and Vieira were two of the show’s original hosts, sticking with the show from its launch in 1997 until both exited after the 9th season in 2006. Hasselbeck joined the show in Season 7 in 2003, and stuck around until 2013. She’s one of two successful attempts at having a long-running conservative co-host for the show, the other being Megan McCain, who quit last year.

McCain has since been replaced...

Whoopi Goldberg will remain with “The View” for at least four more years, TheWrap has learned.

The daytime series’ longtime host has signed a new four-year contract that will take her through its 28th season and the summer of 2025, according to an individual with knowledge of the deal. Financial details of the new contract are not known.

ABC declined to comment.

Goldberg just began her 15th season earlier this month. Her new contract comes as the ABC show has had numerous shuffles in front of the camera over the past few years. Meghan McCain was the most recent co-host to depart the show, which she did in August after four seasons. Sara Haines is in her second season after returning to “The View” last September to replace Abby Huntsman.

“The View” is currently filling McCain’s slot with a rotating cast of guest conservative co-hosts, which began with former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love.

Whoopi Goldberg has struck a multi-year deal to stay on The View.

The star has signed a deal that will see her continue on the daytime talkshow for four years, Deadline has confirmed.

The move means that she will stay through to at least season 28 of the show, which is currently in its 25th season.

She hosts the ABC show with Joy Behar, Sara Haines and Sunny Hostin.

Goldberg’s deal comes as The View is “taking a little time to fill the seat” left behind by Megan McCain and will instead welcome a line-up of conservative guest co-hosts in the coming months including Condoleezza Rice, Mia Love, Gretchen Carlson, and Alyssa Farah, among others.

McCain exited the longtime talk show in early August after serving on the panel since 2017. She noted at various points that her decision to leave the show was driven largely by her desire to spend...

Whoopi Goldberg is staying with “The View.”

Variety has confirmed with sources that the Oscar winner has signed a sizable new deal that will see her stay on the ABC daytime talk show for a further four years through its 28th Season. Season 25 of “The View” recently debuted on Sept. 7.

ABC declined to comment.

Goldberg has been with “The View” since 2007, making her one of the longest-tenured co-hosts in the show’s history. She currently sits on the panel of co-hosts that includes Joy Behar, Sara Haines, and Sunny Hostin.

Goldberg remains active as an actress in addition to hosting the series. Her recent credits include the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” at Paramount Plus as well as the Epix series “Godfather of Harlem.” She was asked to reprise the role of Guinan from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in the second season of the Paramount Plus...

Two decades after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, documentary filmmakers are still trying to make sense of the horrific events — even as aftereffects continue to ripple through the geopolitical landscape.

The U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has renewed political debate over the invasion launched in the wake of the 2001 attacks as conspiracy theories about 9/11 permeate discourse about the events. In a measure of how fraught the subject remains, Spike Lee cut 30 minutes of 9/11 truther material from the fourth and final episode of his HBO documentary, “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½,” after initially releasing it to the media for review and stoking further controversy by discussing his doubts in a New York Times interview about how the twin towers were destroyed.

Filmmakers and TV programmers acknowledge that these projects require delicate treatment — especially concerning graphic scenes of the attacks and their aftermath — but stress that 9/11 is an important topic to tackle.

As ABC’s The View continues its first (and significantly quieter) week post-Meghan McCain, the show’s former conservative co-host has announced her latest gig: As a columnist for British tabloid DailyMail.com.

“Everything in my life these days is about going back to basics,” McCain tweeted today. “I started as a columnist & am thrilled at the chance to return to it @DailyMail.” In what could be a swipe at her former place of employment, McCain added, “I am so excited to work in a completely uncensored free space.”

McCain will be based in Washington, D.C., where she lives with husband Ben Domenech, publisher of the conservative news site The Federalist, and their daughter Liberty. When she left The View, reportedly with two years still on her contract, she cited her residence as a primary reason for the departure (the ABC daytime talk show resumed in-studio broadcasts this...

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The nation has continued to process the terrorist event over the past two decades in many ways, including through television specials, documentaries and dramatized retellings. On and before the anniversary, networks will air content unpacking the politics of the event, commemorating the victims, speaking with the survivors and more.

Read a full list of 9/11 programming below. (More programming will be added to the list as networks announce titles.)

“9/11: Inside The President’s War Room” – A new special telling the story of 9/11 from the perspective of President George W. Bush and his advisors and cabinet members, including Dick Cheney, Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell among others. Jeff Daniels narrates the film. Adam Wishart directs, with Simon Finch as creative producer, Neil Grant as executive producer and Serena Kennedy as head of production. The documentary will also be free to non-subscribers on Sept.

Star Jones is returning to “The View” and she isn’t the only one.

When the ABC daytime talk show returns for its 25th season next week, the show will introduce a series of weekly “Flashback Friday” episodes welcoming back former co-hosts, with Jones returning to the roundtable as a guest co-host on Friday, Sept. 10.

Jones was among the original cast of “The View,” co-hosting alongside Meredith Vieira, Debbie Matenopoulos, Joy Behar and moderator Barbara Walters during the show’s first season in 1997. She stayed with the program through Season 9, departing in 2006.

ABC has not yet announced which other past hosts will return to the show, but the list of past “View” hosts also includes Lisa Ling, Rosie O’Donnell, Rosie Perez, Raven-Symone, Michelle Collins and Candace Cameron Bure, among others. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Sarah Haines serve as permanent co-hosts on the show for Season 25, with Ana Navarro recurring.

Auditions for Meghan McCain‘s spot on The View begin next week.

Before naming a full-time replacement, the ABC daytime talk show will fill McCain’s vacated chair with a parade of guest hosts — starting with former Utah congresswoman Mia Love (during premiere week starting Tuesday, Sept. 7).

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Additional guest co-hosts appearing in the coming months include Condoleezza Rice,...

The View is “taking a little time to fill the seat” left behind by Megan McCain and will instead welcome a line-up of conservative guest co-hosts in the coming months including Condoleezza Rice, Mia Love, Gretchen Carlson, and Alyssa Farah, among others.

McCain exited the longtime talk show in early August after serving on the panel since 2017. She noted at various points that her decision to leave the show was driven largely by her desire to spend more time with her new daughter Liberty and with her husband, conservative commentator Ben Domenech, in Washington, D.C.

Former Utah congresswoman Love will guest host during premiere week beginning Sept. 7 as The View returns to its New York City studio in front of a live studio audience for the first time since March 2020 to kick-off its 25th season. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines are returning, as will political...