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An influential lobbying group focused on film and television production in California is calling on Los Angeles not to renew its contract with FilmLA until “real reform” is implemented. On Wednesday, the group CA United — led by SirReel Studios CEO West Bailey and Mavenverse founder Pamala Buzick Kim — issued a statement ahead of a hearing on Friday where the Board of Public Works will consider an extension of the local film office’s contract. “There is a wide consensus among producers — both locally and nationally — that L.A.’s permitting process is cumbersome, costly, and complex,” Bailey said in…

A New York hedge fund manager linked to the SFX bankruptcy has been quietly co-managing Avant Gardner and the temporarily closed Brooklyn Mirage nightclub since late last year and leading unsuccessful efforts trying to get it reopened, Billboard has learned. Andrew Axelrod’s Axar Capital has been a secured creditor of Avant Gardner — the Brooklyn nightclub company that books and manages the Brooklyn Mirage, Kings Hall and the Great Hall — since late 2023, sources close to the company have confirmed.  A year prior, former Avant Gardner CEO Billy Bildstein had negotiated the purchase of the Electric Zoo festival from…

Halsey took full control at her recent Pittsburgh performance. The “Bad at Love” singer stepped in just in time to save a videographer from getting burned by stage pyrotechnics during her June 14 concert. As they noticed the cameraman coming closer to her as they sang “Without Me,” they mouthed, “Get out of the way,” and waved the videographer to the side of the stage as they knew the fire was set to appear where the videographer was approaching. After the videographer failed to pick up on the cue, the singer jumped up without missing a beat, quickly exclaiming, “There’s…

After more than two decades, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have returned to the world of the infected with 28 Years Later, the long-incubating sequel to 2002’s 28 Days Later. The film hosted its world premiere in London on Wednesday, with reviews from critics arriving shortly after — and so far the results are strong. With 78 reviews in, it stands at 95 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Read on for a sampling of what critics are saying about the film, which opens Friday and stars newcomer Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. The…

President Donald Trump has implemented various actions against immigrants, and Latin artists across all genres have spoken out against these actions. Artists including Peso Pluma, Pepe Aguilar, Becky G, Chiquis and more have gone on social media to share resources to those affected, and their stance on the current political climate. Keep watching for the full story.  Narrator: At a critical moment for immigrant communities in the United States, a growing number of Latino artists are raising their voices. The raids carried out in cities like Los Angeles, along with the strict immigration policies of the Trump administration, are not…

Bryan Kohberger’s murder case is set to gain an unexpected witness. A woman told police in Pullman, Wash., she expects to take the stand when the 30-year-old’s case goes to trial later this… Source link

Congratulations are clearly in order. After decades of being overlooked, underestimated and sometimes just flat-out ignored, a Hollywood mainstay is finally getting some richly deserved recognition. Bravo! No, not to Tom Cruise for that honorary Oscar — to the Academy for making sure the world’s last remaining movie star will turn up for their next broadcast. Let’s face it, at this point the Oscars need Cruise more than Cruise needs an Oscar, particularly an honorary one, which frequently go to stars of more mature vintage (Mel Brooks got one last year, at 97). In recent times, the show’s numbers —…

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President and COO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department.Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India.”Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India’s next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country,” Scindia wrote.Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they’re transformative, the minister noted.”Ms. Shotwell appreciated the…

Jana Kramer Clarifies Claim Husband Allan Russell Forbid Her From Doing Sex ScenesJana Kramer doesn’t wanna be anything other than a source of support. That’s why the One Tree Hill alum sees herself more as a “cool friend” than a stepmom to her husband Allan Russell’s teenage son Troy from a previous relationship. “He’s got an amazing mom, he’s got you,” Jana told Allan on the June 18 episode of iHeartRadio’s Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast. “I just am here as a friend and support.” She continued, “Yes, I am a stepmom but I look at it as not…