Culture
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Norma Barzman, One of the Last Surviving Members of the Hollywood Blacklist, Dies at 103
The screenwriter lived abroad for 27 years with her family after being monitored by the FBI
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Jim Ladd, LA Radio Legend Linked to Tom Petty’s ‘The Last DJ,’ Dies at 75
Ladd was celebrated as one of the greatest free-form DJs in American radio history
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James McCaffrey, Voice Actor Behind ‘Max Payne’ and ‘Rescue Me’ Star, Dies at 65
The performer also appeared in multiple episodes of “Sex and the City” and “Revenge”
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Rap Legend Ol’ Dirty Bastard Remembered in Graphic Novel ‘ODB: Oddities, Discord, & B-Sides — Lyrical Ruckus in the City’
The currently crowdfunding anthology is described as a “volatile, genre-defying homage” to one of Wu-Tang Clan’s founding members
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‘Queen Charlotte’ Costume Designers Launches Wedding Dress Line Inspired by ‘Sparkle’ of Stars and Moon Ball | Photos
Lyn Paolo tells TheWrap they nearly added the Netflix drama’s iconic cape and may still in a future “Bridgerton” collection
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Dick Nunis, Legendary Former Walt Disney Attractions Chairman, Dies at 91
He started in a summer training job at Disneyland before its 1955 opening, where he worked with Walt Disney himself and became his mentee
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‘Squid Game’ and ‘Rebel Moon’ Games in the Works at Netflix
The streamer will have 86 games available by January with nearly 90 more in development
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Hasbro Lays Off 1,100 Amidst Market Pressures
CEO Chris Cocks attributed the layoffs to “market headwinds” that are stronger and more persistent than anticipated
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Mort Engelberg, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Producer, Dies at 85
He also organized Bill Clinton and Al Gore’s bus tour during the 1992 presidential race
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David Robb, Veteran Labor Reporter at Hollywood Trades, Dies at 74
The longtime journalist worked at The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and most recently at Deadline
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Taylor Swift Sets Billion-Dollar Record With the Eras Tour
The stadium tour marks the first trek to cross the 10-digit threshold
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Hideo Kojima Enlists Jordan Peele for His Xbox Exclusive Game ‘OD’ – Watch the Trailer | Video
Before you ask, the “Nope” director is just “one of several talented storytellers” involved, according to the studio
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Adaptations Are a Balancing Act, Execs and Writers Say
Power Women Summit: You have to find writers sensitive to not alienating fans, Sony’s Lauren Stein shares
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Top Female Executives Say Even Bosses Need Mentors – Here’s Where to Find Them | Video
Power Women Summit: “Girlboss” author Sophia Amoruso says “getting advice from people who have been there” is essential
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Content Creators Say Allyship Is ‘Actively Choosing’ to Learn About What You May Not Understand
Power Women Summit: “It’s making the effort to educate yourself, learning when to pass the mic and when you can amplify the voice with your mic,” content creator, model and author Molly Burke says
