Hollywood Publicist Jay Schwartz Recounts Wild Past Producing the Chippendales for New A&E Docuseries

New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

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Shaquille O’Neal is opening up about his divorce from ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, admitting their split was his fault.On an episode of The Pivot Podcast on Tuesday, April 19, the Lakers legend talked all about his career, relationships, and some of his biggest regrets. The former 50-year-old also explained the reason he blames himself for the end of his marriage to Shaunie, who split from Shaq in 2009 after getting married in 2002.“I’ve never talked about this, and I’m glad you guys asked because I don’t mind talking about this, but I was bad,” Shaq said.

A source is speaking out about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky just hours after he was arrested.

Halloween Ends is arriving later this year, and fans may not see the ending coming.

Johnny Depp‘s defamation trial is still ongoing and one topic he touched upon during his testimony was Amber Heard‘s alleged drug use during their relationship.

A transparent conversation. Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed that a conversation about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars will happen during a future episode of Red Table Talk.

Matt Bomer is set to star in the upcoming Showtime limited series “Fellow Travelers,” Showtime announced Wednesday.The series is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon and tells the love story story of two men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer, who is also an executive producer on the show, will play Hawkins Fuller, who has a lucrative career in politics while keeping behind the scenes.

In a good place. Jaden Smith’s girlfriend, Sab Zada, has been a shoulder to lean on amid his recent family drama, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

In what is being deemed a “freak accident,” a man was crushed to death in an automatic car wash on Friday, according to Fox5 San Diego.

For years, people have speculated about whether or not Hugh Jackman is gay — and once again, his wife Deborra-Lee Furness is sharing her brutally honest thoughts on those incessant rumors!

Prince Harry's wife painted with several children in the Netherlands, where the Invictus Games are occurring. Photos depict Meghan showing her support for Ukraine, as she painted the country's flag along with the word "Peace." Duchess Meghan on Sunday during a family event at the @ukinnl tent, painting the Ukrainian flag with the word "peace" written across it.

“Saturday Fiction” opens in select US theaters April 22.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterErika Christensen has been cast in the “Will Trent” pilot at ABC, Variety has learned.Christensen joins previously announced series lead Ramón Rodríguez in the drama pilot, which is based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling “Will Trent” novel series.The show follows Special Agent Will Trent (Rodríguez) of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system.

Erika Christensen has been cast as the female lead opposite Ramón Rodríguez In ABC’s drama pilot Will Trent, from 20th Television.

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Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend, Pete Davidson, is very supportive of her business. The Kardashian star recently revealed which SKIMS items the comedian owns. During an interview with E! News‘ Erin Lim Rhodes at the Revolve Festival Coachella party on April 16, the businesswoman and reality tv personality said he wears several pieces.

Amy Schumer's latest talk show appearance wasn't as fun as they usually are, and the star detailed why in a bittersweet tribute on Instagram bidding farewell to an impactful aspect of her career.MORE: Amy Schumer makes career decision in wake of 'traumatizing' Will Smith Oscars upsetThe comedian appeared on The Ellen Show this week, and while her time is usually all fun and games and full of shenanigans with the host, her most recent visit was more sentimental than comedic, as she revealed it would be her last time on the show.Many celebrities will be experiencing the same feeling of good riddance, since this year marks the end of Ellen DeGeneres' iconic program, which first premiered in 2003.WATCH: Amy opens up about her health issues with Jimmy FallonMORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'Amy took to Instagram to share an emotional dedication to Ellen, reminiscing over her many appearances with her through a series of hilarious pictures, explaining how impactful she was to her career.The initial image is of her very first time on the show, which she revealed was a whooping 15 years ago.In it, she looks baby-faced yet unchanged, waving to the camera as a microphone stands in front of her.A post shared by @amyschumerThe sentimental tributeShe began her caption with a heartfelt revelation about why the moment meant so much to her, writing: "I'm gonna be on @theellenshow tomorrow for the last time. This is a shot of my first time 15 years ago.

Canadian actress Franchesca Wong came under fire for her role in the Hong Kong series “Barrack O’Karma 1968”.

As his trial with ex-wife Amber Heard continues to unfold, many are curious to know if Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis are still on good terms. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor famously dated the French model and singer for 14 years and share two children together, sparking questions about where they stand today.

Johnny Depp took the stand this week to testify in his $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, more than five years after their divorce was finalized.Days after their divorce, Heard was granted a temporary restraining order against Depp when she claimed that Depp had physically attacked her. During his Tuesday testimony, Depp said that Heard's allegations, which he's long denied, «were not based in any species of truth.»«It was a complete shock,» he said. «It just didn't need to go in that direction as nothing of the kind had ever happened.

too vibrant. In fact, until that moment, I never thought there were such things as too much . However, after seeing my clown-like cheeks in the mirror, I instantly regretted not starting more slowly with just one dot.

with Vanity Fair on Friday, insisting that the former first daughter, 23, wasn’t a beneficiary of nepotism. “She’s just, like, an amazingly talented person,” Glover cooed of Malia. “She’s really focused, and she’s working really hard.”While most struggling screenwriters toil away for years trying to catch a break in Hollywood, it’s been a seemingly swift ride for Malia, who only graduated from Harvard last year.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn Italian TV host was slated to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom this week to give testimony in the rape and sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein.But the host, Pascal Vicedomini, did not show up, after his attorney informed prosecutors last week that he would remain in Italy.Vicedomini is the founder of several film festivals, including the L.A. Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest, which is being held this week at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.Before his downfall in 2017, Weinstein was a regular guest at Vicedomini’s festivals, and according to court records the two were close friends.In 2013, Weinstein flew to Los Angeles to attend the L.A.

Lauren Pazienza, the woman accused of fatally shoving Broadway vocal coach Barbara Maier Gustern, remained in custody as of this morning after a $500,000 cash bail was set at an arraignment hearing in Manhattan yesterday.

New York attorney Arthur Aidala, who has represented Rudolph Giuliani, Harvey Weinstein, Roger Ailes and Alan Dershowitz, apparently has a new high-profile client: Lauren Pazienza, the Long Island woman charged with manslaughter in the shoving death of Broadway vocal coach Barbara Maier Gustern.

Channing Tatum in 2012's  and his 2015 sequel. That being said, Schwartz said he enjoyed Tatum's films.«I went to see the movie originally and I thought it was a good movie because it put a spotlight on it,» Schwartz said. «I wish it would’ve had more detail of what happened in the club but I guess I’m glad they didn’t because I still want to have that for my television show if I sell it or when I sell it.

Naman Ramachandran BBC head of factual Tom McDonald is joining National Geographic in the newly created role of executive VP, global factual and unscripted content, reporting into Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content.In the New York-based position, which he will take up in June, McDonald will work alongside Carolyn Bernstein, executive VP, scripted and feature documentaries. Reporting into McDonald will be Alan Eyres, senior VP, development and production, unscripted; Janet Vissering, senior VP, development and production, wildlife/natural history; and Michelle “Meesh” Upton, senior VP, production management.McDonald will be responsible for leading the development and production of all global unscripted series and specials across all programming categories and formats, which feed Disney Plus and National Geographic’s linear channels.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS and the producers behind the network’s new reality series “Beyond the Edge” were bracing for their celebrity cast to mutiny. They even had contingency plans in place, just in case their stars decided to give up in the face of grueling conditions.“I remember in the middle of production, saying on multiple occasions, ‘I can’t believe they’re still out there,’” says CBS alternative series senior VP Mitch Graham. “You never know in a new format, what you’re going to get.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGuillermo del Toro and Jane Campion have strong thoughts about filmmaking — both in execution and exhibition — in this modern streaming age. And lucky for us, they’re not afraid to share those opinions.