Fallon Pokes Fun at Claim Trump Secretly Fathered Another Child: ‘Technically I’ve Never Fathered Any Child’ (Video)

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Willie Nelson just got an only slightly late 90th birthday present: an impending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The country music legend was one of seven music figures announced Wednesday morning as having been voted into the hall, along with Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, George Michael and the Spinners. There are six more inductees beyond that list, with the distinction of being selected by a select Hall of Fame committee to join the seven performers who were voted in via general balloting. These are singer Chaka Khan, instrumentalist-producer Al Kooper and lyricist Bernie Taupin, all in the “musical excellence” category; pioneering rock guitarist Link Wray and hip-hop originator DJ Kool Herc in the “musical influence” division; and “Soul Train” TV host Don Cornelius as the recipient of the annual Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Financial Times. “I think I felt a bit caged.”“The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over,” she explained.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Nielsen is pressing forward with its efforts to launch a new measurement technology that will count viewers no matter how they watch their favorite programs. The company said Wednesday that it would debut an “alpha” version of its Nielsen One technology that examines viewing of content across multiple devices. Disney, Interpublic Group media agency Mediahub, Sony Pictures Television, TelevisaUnivision, AMC Networks, and Horizon Media will take part in the initiative. Nielsen hopes to introduce Nielsen One in 2024. The current release, known as Nielsen One Content, “will enable users to analyze cross-screen viewing for the most comprehensive, comparable view of content performance,” Nielsen said. “It will provide an audience-based value to content to influence content development strategies, media planning, and ultimately content distribution and licensing deals.” Nielsen previously released a technology that helps do similar analysis of advertisements.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor After record-breaking growth in 2021, U.S. internet ad revenue slowed last year — but continued to show double-digit growth. That’s according to the 2022 annual ad revenue report from the Internet Advertising Bureau trade group, conducted by PwC. Between 2021-22, U.S. internet advertising revenue grew 10.8% year-over-year to a total of $209.7 billion, compared with 35.4% surge the previous year, per the study. In 2022, digital ad spending saw the highest growth in Q2 (21.1%) followed by Q2 at 11.8% before slowing in Q3 (8.4%) and Q4 (4.4%). By comparison, U.S. TV advertising revenue in 2022 grew 2%, to $71 billion, according to estimates from PwC’s Entertainment and Media Outlook 2022-2026 report.

Oscar-nominated Xilam Animation will serve as animation studio for Zack Snyder’s upcoming epic 2D animated action series Twilight of the Gods.

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Joe Otterson TV Reporter Xilam Animation will serve as animation studio on Zack Snyder’s upcoming Netflix series “Twilight of the Gods.” The series was originally announced in 2019. Little is known about the plot other than it will ancient Norse mythology. The voice cast includes: Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Pilou Asbaek, John Noble, Paterson Joseph, Rahul Kohli, Jamie Clayton, Kristopher Hivju, Peter Stormare, Jamie Chung, Lauren Cohan, and Corey Stroll. The series does not yet have a premiere date. Xilam’s animation services on the animated series will include lay-out, colour BG, animation and compositing. The studio’s past credits include the Oscar-nominated feature “I Lost My Body” as well as shows like “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” “Zig & Sharko,” and “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life.”

Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Business entrepreneur Oudi Antebi spent 18 years in the United States and 20 years in the high-tech space before returning to his native Israel to kickstart a new venture, Session 42, a music production shingle that harnesses the ballooning globalwide power of AI technology.  “I was reading about how AI is just changing everything, and I decided that I wanted to start a company with a focus on creating music, a company that blends technology and music together,” says Antebi.  “I knew that I wanted to find the best technology and AI out there and use this technology and AI to unleash creativity.” 

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Michael Douglas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Cannes revealed on Tuesday that the “Basic Instinct” star will return to the Croisette this month for the festival, and will be honored as part of the May 16 opening ceremony. Douglas’ first time in Cannes was the 32nd edition of the festival in 1979, with James Bridges’ “The China Syndrome.” He returned for “Basic Instinct” in 1992 and again in 1993 for “Falling Down.” He was most recently in Cannes for Steven Soderbergh’s “Behind the Candelabra.”

Kevin Costner's impending split from his wife of 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, will be the Oscar-winning director's second time in divorce court.  Baumgartner filed Monday to end their union citing unspecified 'irreconcilable differences. ' It's believed that the pair have a pre-nuptial agreement.

Def Leppard have announced details of an intimate gig in their Sheffield hometown later this month, in collaboration with the Music Venue Trust.The rock veterans will be hitting the stage at The Leadmill for the most intimate show they have played in the city in over four decades, all in a bid to support grassroots venuesAnnounced on Instagram today (May 3), the venue confirmed the show will be presented with a percentage of ticket sales going to MVT , and will mark “one of the most historic nights in Shefflield’s grassroots music history”. Tickets go on sale next Friday (May 12) — find tickets and further information here.The future of the historic venue was first thrown into question in March 2022, when the operators announced to fans the “devastating news” that they were facing eviction.As well as announcing the gig, the update also shared footage of founding member and bassist Rick Savage, in which he explained the The Leadmill’s legacy and how the city would be impacted if it were to close down.“It has come to my attention, along with many others, that our great institutional club in Sheffield, The Leadmill, is in danger of extinction,” he said.

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Good Morning Britain viewers are threatening to 'switch off' as they were issued a three-day warning about a special change to the show. The ITV news programme was back on screens on Wednesday morning (May 3) with Susanna Reid back at the helm alongside Martin Lewis.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a possible double twist after the surprise return for Rhona's ex-husband Gus Malcom. The character first appeared in the village last month, much to Rhona's shock and he proceeded to ask her if he and his new wife Lucy could use her remaining embryos.

The Duke of Sussex will arrive back on British soil in a matter of days to attend his father's Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May. While very few details of his return have been released, it is expected that Harry will spend at least one night at his former home of Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate.The Coronation comes after it was revealed King Charles had removed Harry and Meghan's right to keep a UK base at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate.

Pregnant Paris Fury took her six children to Disneyland Paris with husband, Tyson Fury, and shared exactly how she packed for the large family. The mum-of-six, soon to be seven, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share highlights from the family's trip to Disneyland Paris over the bank holiday weekend.The family travelled by Eurostar, wore matching outfits and posed in Disney-themed hats during their fun-packed trip. Beaming in a post with husband and heavyweight boxing champion Tyson, Paris wrote in the caption: "Adults are only kids grown up anyway."- Walt Disney.

Since announcing her explosive exit from Loose Women after 20 years, Carol McGiffin has received huge support from her co-stars. Following a two-month absence, Carol told fans that she had to step away from the stress of the ITV show and couldn't picture herself returning.The panel were left 'gutted' after the news but were quick to show their love on social media, following an interview with Best magazine and a post on Carol's Instagram page. Frankie Bridge said: "Gutted Carol xx".

TV presenter Melanie Sykes has said that having a number of younger men "on the bounce" as boyfriends has caused her to be viewed as a "predator". Speaking on The Shift podcast, she explained: "I’ve been written off as some predator for young men. I don’t have an age, I’m just spirited.

It’s one month at Number 1 for Avatar: The Way of Water which floats into its fourth week at the top.

Gwyneth Paltrow is getting personal. The Oscar-winning actress is opening up about some of her most high-profile past romances on an all-new episode of the podcast.In the latest episode, posted on Tuesday, the 50-year-old Goop founder sat down with host Alex Cooper and dished on the A-listers she's dated in the past — including Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck.Recalling her '90s romance with Pitt, she reflected on meeting the Oscar winner while filming, in 1995, and it was «Major love at first sight.

The impact of the momentous WGA strike is still being digested by the UK industry with professionals we’ve spoken to in the past 24 hours expressing a combination of solidarity, uncertainty, and the view that the strike will be less problematic than other macro issues affecting their businesses.

Michael Douglas is to receive the Honorary Palme d’or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Coronation Street icon Sue Cleaver had her fans mesmerised by her weight loss, as she took to social media to showcase her transformation with a new blonde bob and gorgeous pink suit.

Parking enforcement is not likely to begin in West Lothian for at least three years, as councillors were warned there was no ‘quick or cheap fix’ the area’s parking problems.

NHS Lanarkshire is hosting two online events as part of its public engagement on its new healthcare strategy.

Rutherglen’s MSP Clare Haughey is encouraging South Lanarkshire residents under the age of 22 to sign up for the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme.

Prince Andrew is suspected to try and wangle his way back into favour during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla this week, according to royal commentators.

Madeleine McCann's parents say she remains “very much missed” on the 16th anniversary of her disappearance.

Currently leading a closely-fought race against the likes of Jessie Ware and Nines, this Friday could see The Lottery Winners claim their first-ever Number 1 album with Anxiety Replacement Therapy.

Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner are getting divorced, a representative for the actor has announced. “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage,” the Hollywood star’s publicist Arnold Robinson said. “We ask that his, Christine’s and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” he added.

Sister Wives' Meri Brown has taken to social media this week to share a candid post to tribute to her late sister, on what would have been her birthday. Meri's younger sister, Teresa Kuntz passed away in 2006 after tragically losing her battle with cancer at the age of 32. And each year since her sister's death, Meri honours her memory on her birthday, which falls on May 2.

Alexander Ludwig and his wife Lauren have welcomed their miracle baby after suffering three heartbreaking miscarriages. The couple welcomed their daughter Leni on 27 April with the tot arriving four weeks early and forcing 'The Hunger Games' star to dash back from another state where he was filming so he could be there for the birth - and the new parents later shared the good news on Instagram. Lauren wrote: "Leni James Ludwig decided to come on her own schedule 4 weeks early.

The View baffled after describing the recent arrest of Donald Trump as “sad”.Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on March 30, in the first criminal case against a former US President. He has pleaded “not guilty” to 34 accounts against him.The charges faced by the former POTUS stem back to 2016, when adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal claimed that they were paid in an attempt to silence claims of extramarital affairs.Addressing the historic arrest on a recent episode of The View, Goldberg said to her co-hosts: “How are you feeling about a historic day? You know, it’s sad, but I’m glad something’s happening.”Surprised by her comments, her colleague Joy Behar replied: “It’s not sad, what’s sad?”Goldberg clarified: “Well, I’m sad that, in that [it is] an American president.”Behar said in response: “That he’s being called in for questioning et cetera and he’s being indicted because he committed certain crimes is not sad, that’s American justice.”Goldberg added: “It’s the first time in any of our lifetimes, and I don’t think any of us could have really imagined this.”Fellow host Sunny Hostin then pushed back, saying: “I imagined it.”Goldberg said: “With him, no, but I mean with other presidents.”Last month, Goldberg apologised for using a racial slur on the US talk show while referring to Trump’s supporters.“The people who still believe that he got, you know, gyp**d somehow in the election, will still believe that he cared enough about his wife to pay the… “ Goldberg said, pausing to burp.

The full list of charges against former US president Donald Trump have been released amid the investigation into alleged hush money payments made to a porn star.

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

It’s an historic day as Donald Trump has been arrested.