Marna Grantham, Epix Programming Acquisitions Executive, Dies at 63

More than five years after Andi Dorfman handed out roses on The Bachelorette, she has accepted a proposal from Blaine Hart.

Minor mix-up! When Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum’s two kids met the former Bachelorette’s new boyfriend, the little ones mistook him for a sitter.

Laying low. Cole Sprouse hinted at how his split from Lili Reinhart has changed the way he approaches his relationship with current girlfriend Ari Fournier.

Sharing some advice. August Alsina encouraged fans to “choose peace” after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

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A fond memory. John Stamos shared the final video he received from Taylor Hawkins before his sudden death while on tour in South America.

Kylie Jenner recently announced that she has changed her son's name and now fans have discovered that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star also changed her daughter’s name after she was born. Kylie, 24, gave birth to her baby son on February 22 and initially named the tot Wolf. However, a few weeks after he was born, she announced that she and Travis Scott – Kylie’s boyfriend and the father of her two children – decided to change it because it “didn’t suit him”.

Kate Middleton is shaping up to be a perfect future Queen and according to a royal expert, she’s met the monarchy’s high standards. When the Queen Mother was alive, she stuck rigidly to age-old traditions and valued grace, dedication and steadfast duty among members of the Royal Family. While there’s ‘not a lot’ she would admire about Meghan Markle, says expert Jennie Bond, she’d definitely have approved of Duchess Kate.The former BBC royal correspondent tells OK!: “Kate is turning out to be the real deal.

Phillip Schofield looked dapper as he joined celebs and Hollywood A-Listers for the world premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore on Tuesday evening in London.  The This Morning presenter seemed to be in good spirits on the red carpet as he stood poised alongside his stylish daughter Molly May, 26, and her boyfriend Will Grieveson.The 59-year-old wore a stylish light grey wool blazer that was paired with a navy top underneath and black trousers at The Royal Festival Hall. Completing the look with a pair of smart suede shoes, Phillip posed up a storm for the cameras.

Rapper August Alsina is advocating for “peace” in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. For those that forget, August, 29, had an imfafous “entanglement” with Jada Pinkett Smith years ago that all parties involved later confirmed was true. So after the shocking Oscars incident, where Will, 53, defended Jada, 50, by smacking Chris, 57, in the face over a joke about her bald head, August appeared to weigh in on the drama with a cryptic message he shared to Instagram.

Martin Lewis is well-known for his helpful money-saving tips, with the TV star having helped millions of people cut back on their household expenses over the years. The 49 year old financial journalist offers free advice on a wide range of topics, including household bills, mortgages and insurance, and has most recently been outlining tips to help people ahead of next month's energy price increase. Martin, who recently urged the public to make five simple changes in order to save money, boasts an impressive net worth thanks to his successful career.

Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher enjoyed a night out with her soap co-stars as she sported a different look to her character.The 24 year old is best known for playing Nina on Corrie, who’s usually seen wearing all-black clothing and gothic accessories. However, Mollie opted for a brighter look as she attended the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London on Tuesday evening, alongside co-stars Julia Goulding, Dolly-Rose Campbell, Tanisha Gorey and Sally Ann Matthews.The actress wore a bright, shimmering fuschia dress with diamante straps, which she paired with a chunky statement belt.

Chris Rock was spotted for the first time since he was slapped at Sunday’s Oscar’s by Will Smith after making a joke about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The comedian was photographed in Boston on Wednesday (March 30) as he prepares for six sold-out shows on his Ego Death Worl Tour, as seen here. Chris kept a low profile in a black jacket, baseball cap, gray hoodie and matching sweatpants.

Unforgotten star Nicola Walker has opened up about her "supportive" relationship with husband and fellow actor Barnaby Kay, 52.The talented actress also revealed her dreams of working with close friend, Sue Perkins. Nicola – who we spoke to ahead of the third and final series of The Split – revealed that the pair often watch one another's work even if their teenage son, Harry, is less interested. "I don’t think my son has ever seen anything I’ve done.

After slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night, a resurfaced clip has shown Will Smith showing his pretend slapping technique to a young fan who asked him how he faked fights in movies.The world was rocked after watching the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air actor's physical altercation with Chris during the ceremony - with stars such as Jim Carrey saying he "should have been arrested". And now TMZ has obtained a video of the 53 year old actor while he was on a junket for his movie King Richard, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor, back in November last year. During the clip, an adorable young fan named Chris asked Will how to fake fights in movies, and the actor quickly called him on stage to demonstrate the best fake tactics to emulate physical violence.

Andi Dorfman and Blaine Hart are engaged!

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticPete Holmes is a fairly cerebral comic, a presence whose jokes consistently feel carefully thought through. His recent HBO sitcom “Crashing,” which ended in 2019, took a subject that is easy to lampoon — a comedian’s quest for recognition and success — and took it seriously, treating it with real sensitivity.There’s something particularly dispiriting, then, about “How We Roll,” a new sitcom starring Holmes that’s lacking any semblance of his voice or his wit.

K.J. Yossman It was a quirk of fate that first set Cécile Frot-Coutaz on the path to becoming CEO of Sky Studios, to which she was appointed last year.“I think we all have [those] moments that have quite an impact on your trajectory,” Frot-Coutaz tells Variety. “You may not really realize it when it happens, but when you look back later on, you can see the thread.”For Frot-Coutaz, who is receiving Variety’s Intl.

The Game of Thrones prequel show, House of the Dragon, finally has a debut date on HBO!

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicAudio content production studio Audio Up has signed a publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) that will identify and sign songwriters to create original music for the company’s stable of podcasts. In addition, Audio Up CEO Jared Gutstadt will be represented by UMPG as a songwriter and producer.Original music for podcasting, particularly in scripted programs, has been in greater demand as listening hours for the format continue to rise.

K.J. Yossman The lack of female directors nominated in the BAFTA TV Craft awards is once again a cause for concern for an industry lobby group.Not one woman has been nominated in the best factual director category at the awards, leading to condemnation from We Are Doc Women, an organization dedicated to supporting female documentary directors, who lambasted the imbalance in the nominations.“We Are Doc Women (WADC) are both saddened and furious to discover that the BAFTA Craft shortlist for Best Director Factual is 100% male,” a spokesperson told Variety.

Penn Badgley films a night scene for the upcoming season of Netflix‘s You this week at Old Billingsgate in London, England.

Amy Schumer is reflecting on the 2022 Oscars.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making another statement about confrontation that took place between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

There have been four shocking TV exits announced this month!

The debut trailer for Elite season five has just debuted online.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Capping off a string of major sales deals worldwide, L.A.-based Cinema Management Group (CMG) has sold the U.S. rights of animated feature “Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon” to Shout! Studios.The multi-platform entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory has secured all U.S.

Selling Sunset‘s Christine Quinn and her husband Christian Richard are enjoying their night out!

Ezra Miller is facing more legal trouble.

North West is proving to be a talented singer. On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian shared an epic clip of the 8-year-old singing Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” with her friend Ryan and it was impressive.

As we wait on pins and needles for Chris Rock’s reaction to the now-infamous slap at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, there are still reactions from attendees trickling in. Yesterday, fellow comedian Jim Carrey weighed in, defending Rock’s poise while calling Hollywood’s standing ovation for Smith’s Best Actor win “spineless” and “sickening.” As the controversy continues to metastasize and the Academy, SAG, and others review and consider disciplinary measures, Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, the target of Rock’s joke, has called for “healing.” However, that’s certainly not going to be the last of all the takes.

Tiger Woods fueled rumors he was making a return to golf next week at the Masters after he reportedly played 18 holes in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday (March 29). The golf icon, 46, hasn’t participated in a PGA Tour since the 2020 Masters after he suffered a harrowing car accident in February 2021.

Al Roker seems to have something to say regarding the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made an insensitive comment about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.MORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock: 'So disturbing'The Today Show host is the latest star to join in on the contentious conversations and debates happening around the unexpected altercation.The most recent people to release statements about what happened are Amy Schumer, who hosted the Academy Awards alongside fellow comedian Wanda Sykes and actress Regina Hall, as well as Chris' brother, Tony Rock.WACH: The shocking moment people can't stop talking aboutMORE: Chris Rock's brother gives update on comedian following Will Smith Oscars altercationNow Al is offering some very sound advice to Will and fans, using Aretha Franklin's iconic 1968 song, Think, to deliver the message.The beloved weatherman used Thursday's daily video update, which he typically records as he gets his steps in early in the morning, to offer an important lesson.As he walked on his treadmill in his basement, Al started off by saying: "Word from Aretha, think about it, before you do something, think about it," as the hit song played in the background.

Epix has ordered an eight-episode second season of historical drama Domina. The renewal follows a deal between Epix and global distributor Banijay Rights for a second season of the drama produced by Tiger Aspect, in association with Epix Studios.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Fairytale Wedding,” the Feb. 28 episode of NBC’s “The Endgame.”NBC’s new high-octane crime drama “The Endgame” aired its second episode Monday, revealing many more compelling details about its leading ladies — Morena Baccarin’s international arms dealer/crime boss Elena Federova and Ryan Michelle Bathé’s FBI agent Val Turner — than it did in its week-ago series premiere.In the episode, “Fairytale Wedding,” we saw the titular nuptials go up in flames when the church where Elena and her now-husband Sergey Vodianov (Costa Ronin) were to be wed was blown up with everyone they loved inside.

Marna Grantham, a veteran entertainment executive who led content acquisition and distribution teams most recently at Epix, and also at Miramax, Turner, Fox, and UPN, died February 18 in Los Angeles due to complications of Covid-19, an MGM spokesperson announced Monday.