Friends co-creator: I did not do enough to encourage diversity on show

Chris Morris Music ReporterProducer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster spookfest “Ghostbusters,” died in his sleep on Feb. 12, his family confirmed to the Associated Press.

William Earl The Los Angeles Rams have solidified their position as Hollywood’s hometown football team after winning Super Bowl LVI in a close 23-20 game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.NBC telecast this year’s Super Bowl contest. The Rams’ win was made all the more memorable in an industry that banks on hits by coming at the team’s home stadium through a quirk of NFL scheduling.

The NFL was "aware" that rapper Eminem was going to kneel during the Super Bowl LVI halftime performance. "That report was erroneous," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy told Fox News Digital in a statement about a report that claimed Eminem was told he couldn't kneel during the halftime show.  "We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that," he added. Eminem joined Dr.

Super Bowl LVI halftime show was an unparalleled showcase of talent and star-power that left viewers in absolute awe.Fans were already amped for the show that they'd been promised in the months leading up to the big game, but no one could have expected just how amazing it would truly be.From surprise appearances to unexpected performances to an iconic assembly of some of hip hop's greatest legends, here's a look at all the biggest and most unexpected moments from Sunday's star-studded halftime show.In one of the biggest surprises of the whole night, 50 Cent made an unexpected appearance in an even more unexpected way: hanging upside down!The rapper, suspended from the ceiling of one of the white trailer stages the show was held on, brought another beloved hit to the field, performing «In Da Club,» upside down.It wasn't long before he got himself down, and his appearance was an integral part of the 15-minute spectacle. Mary J Blige performing her #1 hit Family Affair at #SuperBowl#PepsiHalftimepic.twitter.com/hfOHGsrt3aThe celebrated icon brought her signature style to the Super Bowl halftime show stage, and stunned in a white and silver cowboy-esque ensemble that stole the spotlight in a big way. Blige was joined on stage by dancers who wore matching ensembles as she opened her set with her 2001 singer «Family Affair.» Following the opening sequence, she went into a dramatic performance of «No More Drama,» and brought the house down with the celebrated singles.

Family night. Kanye West attended Super Bowl LVI with two of his kids hours after publicly slamming estranged wife Kim Kardashian‘s romance with Pete Davidson.

He’s a true American now! Prince Harry attended Super Bowl LVI with his cousin Princess Eugenie in California nearly two years after he moved to the U.S.

Who isn’t there? While Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck kicked off their pre-Valentine’s Day celebration with an outing at Super Bowl LVI, her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez also attended the game.

Arriving in style! Joe Burrow celebrated his spot in Super Bowl LVI with a showstopping game day outfit before slipping on his Cincinnati Bengals uniform.

Howard Stern has come under fire after a video appeared online showing the broadcaster in minstrel-style makeup, liberally using the N-word.

Blac Chyna has slammed NBC, claiming they "trampled" on her workplace rights. The model has been engaged in a high profile feud with the Kardashians and Jenners and television network NBC over her cancelled show 'Rob & Chyna', but her attorney has now issued a new statement to insist her workplace rights were ignored.

Amanda Kloots has been updating fans on the health condition of her husband, Nick Cordero, ever since he was hospitalized with pneumonia at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this weekend, the personal trainer revealed that her man recently undertook another CT scan on his lungs and the results weren’t good.

Anna Wintour has been at the middle of a diversity scandal at Conde Nast, where she serves as the publishing brand’s chief creative officer.

Matthew Perry looks very different from his Friends days, after splitting from his girlfriend of two years.The 50 year old was seen popping to a pharmacy in his neighbourhood of Malibu, California in his first sighting since lockdown began in the United States. Chandler Bing actor Matthew found international fame on the hit sitcom in the late nineties and early noughties.

Page Six: “(While) Justin and Twist don’t have a relationship anymore, Justin wishes Twist well and finds these comments unfortunate and completely untrue.”However, Twist hit back with a statement of his own, insisting he wanted to come forward with his alleged take on the events amid the Black Lives Matter movement.“While promoting my TV show, the subject of certain events with Bieber were brought up, and in the spirit of being authentic, I felt it a disservice to my fans and the general public to not be completely transparent about my experience,” he said.

Page Six that nothing is happening romantically between the Foxers."The rumors started because Sean lives on Long Island, and Ainsley rented a house in the Hamptons during the pandemic. Sean has a studio at his home, and Ainsley has been using his studio as her remote broadcast location for 'Fox & Friends,'" the source said. Earlier this month it was revealed that the "Hannity" host had been secretly divorced for more than a year.

Rachel Lindsay is just one reality star who has been very vocal about racial injustices in the United States after the Black Lives Matter protests kicked off around the world this year. It all started with the death of George Floyd, who died while in police custody.

Page Six reports that in the wake of George Floyd's May 25 death at the hands of white police officers — a tragedy that's sparked protests, riots and a huge national conversation about systemic racism — the famed fashion editor sent what the New York Post's gossip column describes as an "emotional" note to Vogue's staff on June 4 in which she admits the magazine hasn't done enough to promote black staff, designers and creators and has published content that's "hurtful and intolerant.""I want to start by acknowledging your feelings and expressing my empathy towards what so many of you are going through: sadness, hurt, and anger too," Anna began the letter.

FRIENDS OG Lisa Kudrow has teased fans there will be an epic twist to the highly-anticipated reunion show involving the entire cast. The star revealed the one-off show will not just be a sit-down chat with the cast and creators – there's going to be much, much more to the project.

Ice-T is opening up about his hit NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Faith Stowers is speaking out following her former "Vanderpump Rules" co-stars' departures on the reality TV series. On Tuesday, Bravo confirmed that it had fired Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute after Stowers, 31, accused them of calling the cops on her, suggesting she committed crimes that she hadn't.

Faith Stowers is feeling seen after Bravo revealed that Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute had been fired from Vanderpump Rules.

Faith Stowers addressed Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute’s Tuesday, June 9, firing from Vanderpump Rules after eight seasons on the show.“I feel so vindicated studios and production are able to see blatant racism and make these positive changes and help move the race forward — help with the fight forward,” Stowers, 31, told Page Six. “I was in the middle of prayer and I felt a sense of — I know it sounds corny — I felt a sense of glory.

FRIENDS creator Marta Kauffman has issued an apology for the lack of diversity in the US sitcom. In wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the writer said she would have made "very different decisions" if she were to start from square one.

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The co-creator of “Friends,” Marta Kauffman, got emotional while lamenting not doing enough for diversity in a recent panel discussion. Kauffman, who co-created the hit 90s sitcom as well as the Netflix original series “Grace and Frankie,” spoke with a handful of other showrunners at an ATX TV...from the Couch panel when she began to tear up when asked what she wishes she’d known earlier in her career.

Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman has admitted she “didn’t do enough” to promote diversity within the television industry.The 63-year-old writer made the confession as she opened the virtual 2020 ATX Television Festival on Sunday, and told viewers: “I wish I knew then what I know today.”As her eyes filled with tears, Marta continued, “Sorry, I just wish I knew then what I know now. I would’ve made very different decisions.

George Floyd's death after a policeman kneeled down on his neck resulted in protests for the Black Lives Matter movement raging across the US. Besides the masses, many celebrities have joined the movement and are seen showing solidarity with the same.

. During day three of ATX TV's virtual festival, the sitcom's co-creator expressed regret over not diversifying the series, which ran from 1994 to 2004 and starred  Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.«I wish I knew then what I know today,» she said, before apologizing for getting emotional. «Sorry. I just wish I knew then what I know now.

Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman has expressed regret that she “didn’t do enough” to promote diversity on the sitcom.The series, which ended in 2004, has been criticised in recent years for its lack of diversity in the main cast, alongside transphobic, sexist and racist jokes.Speaking at an ATX TV… from the Couch panel (via Page Six), Kauffman was asked about what she wished she’d known when she started her career.“I wish I knew then what I know today,” she said tearfully. “Sorry, I just wish I knew then what I know now.

A new report from Page Six revealed today that Nick Cordero, the Broadway star, has undergone stem cell treatment to help him with his lungs. Amanda Kloots, his wife, took to her Instagram again to give further updates on her husband’s condition.

Blac Chyna joined the ranks of Gabrielle Union in the criticism of the juggernaut network, NBC. She says the network is guilty of racist behavior just one day after Union filed a discrimination complaint against them, Page Six reported today.

Ice-T, one of the cast and crew members of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, praised its executive and creator, Dick Wolf after he fired one of the staffers who threatened looters with a social media image of himself holding what appeared to be an automatic weapon. Page Six picked up on a social media message today from Ice-T in which he praised the Law and Order creator for making the decision.