On Friday’s episode of “All In,” Chris Hayes zeroed in on “one of the most galling” things about the Supreme Court hearing over Donald Trump’s disturbing claim of ‘presidential immunity.’ Trump of course wants the Supreme Court to declare that presidents have full legal immunity for any crimes committed in office, even if they assassinate their political rivals. Literally. But as Hayes reminded viewers on Friday, in 2021, when after several weeks of inexplicable dithering congress attempted to impeach Trump trying to overthrow the U.S. government on Jan. 6, Trump’s attorneys defended him by ex ..read more

Ariel Investments is calling on Paramount Global to provide more transparency into its recent board changes and ongoing merger talks with Skydance Media. The firm, which owned a 1.8% stake in Paramount as of the end of 2023, recently expressed concerns about the exclusive discussions with David Ellison, arguing that sidestepping competitive bidding would be “averse to fair market value.” It also warned that any transaction that benefits controlling shareholder Shari Redstone at the expense of the rest of Paramount’s investors is “unacceptable.” In a letter to clients on Friday, Ariel Inve ..read more

Kanye West has been sued by yet another ex-employee: Benjamin Deshon Provo, formerly of fashion brand Yeezy and Donda Academy, said he was fired after blowing the whistle about labor code violations. In a lawsuit filed Friday morning in Los Angeles, Provo claims that he “suffered severe discrimination, harassment and retaliation by Kanye West” during the time he served as a security guard at the now-closed Donda Academy. In the document, which was obtained by TheWrap, Provo states, “Kanye frequently screamed at and berated Black employees, while in contrast, he never so much as raised his tone ..read more

With over 15 years of experience producing reality TV, INE Entertainment comanaging partners Mark Koops and Eric Day have learned to start looking beyond the Hollywood bubble for promising talent. “We’re out there listening [and] consuming content … and you start to recognize that there are changes afoot. There are new voices that want to see themselves on screen and talk about their lived experiences in different ways,” Day told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View. “When you’re listening to that, your filter then is authentic people that have a passion for doing something, and the ..read more

Episodes 4 and 5 of “A Gentleman in Moscow” mark a turning point for Ewan McGregor’s Count Alexander Rostov as he gets to put his paternal nature to the true test. In the Paramount+ and Showtime series, adapted from Amor Towles’ best-selling novel, the count becomes confined to the Metropol Hotel after the Russian Revolution due to his class and title. The penalty for his leaving the hotel is death, so he makes the most of his situation by befriending those who frequent the building. One friendship he makes in the beginning with Nina Kulikova (first portrayed by A ..read more

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears have settled a dispute over legal fees more than two years after the pop star won her case to end her 13-year conservatorship. The New York Times reported on Friday that the settlement over payment of his legal fees and his management of her finances was reached in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday. The specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Alex M. Weingarten, who represented Britney’s father, further confirmed that the two parties had resolved all outstanding issues. Additionally, one of the filings stated that his client ..read more

“Baby Reindeer” is the surprise television hit of the spring, and Netflix’s latest must-see title.  The seven-episode limited series, created by and starring comedian Richard Gadd, follows a fictionalized retelling of his experiences being stalked by a deranged fan. Based on Gadd’s one-man show of the same name, momentum for the show has been growing substantially in the two weeks since its release. For a full breakdown of the characters in “Baby Reindeer” — and where you might have seen them before — see below. Richard Gadd stars as Donny Dunn in “Baby Reindeer” (Netflix) Richard Gadd a ..read more

President Joe Biden said on Friday that many Republicans tell him privately that they agree with him, but are worried that Donald Trump will “get” them. Biden made the remarks on “The Howard Stern Show,” after the radio host asked him, “Some of the guys that you served in the Senate with, I’m talking about Republicans, how are they going along with [Trump as the GOP’s presumptive 2024 presidential nominee]?” Biden responded that it’s fear of Trump reprisals that stop Republicans from publicly opposing the often volatile candidate, who’s currently on trial in New York f ..read more

Sony just updated its release schedule, with some major shifts, most notably “Karate Kid,” which will feature both Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, moving from December 13, 2024 to May 30, 2025; and “Kraven the Hunter,” the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led “Spider-Man” spinoff, moving from August 30, 2024 to December 13, 2024. Additionally, “They Listen,” a thriller from writer/director Chris Weitz and producer Jason Blum, will arrive on August 30. And “Animal Friends,” a live-action/animation hybrid, will hit on August 15, 2025. The “Karate Kid” shift means that it will now follow the sixth and final s ..read more

On Monday, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees will resume talks with Hollywood studios, represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, over a range of serious issues including residuals and so-called “artificial intelligence.” The news follows the announcement Friday that L.A. locals 44 and 884 have become the last of the guild’s L.A. locals to strike tentative new studio deals. Studio Teachers (IATSE Local 884) reached a tentative deal on Friday, April 19. Affiliated Property Craftspersons (Local 44) reached its deal on Thursday, April 25. “Our l ..read more