Ron DeSantis Seeks Dismissal Of Disney Lawsuit, Claims Immunity From Litigation

Julie Chen Moonves has revealed that Meredith Vieira was actually offered the Big Brother hosting gig before her.

UK families planning European beach holidays are facing higher prices compared to last year as inflation takes its toll, according to new figures. The Post Office Family Holiday Report reveals that the cost of essential tourist items like meals, drinks, and beach items has increased year-on-year in 15 out of 16 destinations analysed.

Supermarkets have more than doubled their profit margins on fuel since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to new analysis. The RAC has found that Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s were making an average of around 4.7p per litre on fuel sales when the Russian invasion began in February 2022.

EXCLUSIVE: A3 on Friday laid off 10 people, seven assistants and three coordinators. It is the first major round of layoffs in the Hollywood representation business since the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike but won’t be the last. With Hollywood production grinding to a halt as actors joined writers in walking out after talks with studios fell through, talent agencies and management companies are mulling new staff cuts, especially those companies that rely heavily on film and scripted TV revenue.

Yes, there’s a writers strike going on, but the WGA West is also conducting an officer and board election, and the candidates, though they all support the strike, are expressing a wide range of other concerns in statements they’ve posted on the guild’s election site.

Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson is taking a HUGE step in her relationship!

her divorce from Kevin Costner, Christine was photographed on vacation in Hawaii with her and her ex's mutual friend.In pics obtained by multiple outlets, Christine can be seen taking a walk on the beach with Josh Connor, a recently divorced financier who's long been a friend of and lived near both Kevin and Christine, according to .The shots show Christine wearing a purple dress and white sandals as she walks alongside Connor, who went shirtless for the beach stroll.Despite the romantic location, a source told the outlet that there is «absolutely no romantic relationship» between the pair, who «have been good friends for years.»Meanwhile, a witness told of the duo, «It's hard to say if there was anything going on with them, but he did put his hand on her leg at one point that I saw. That was the only actual physical interaction. Her suite is right next to the guy's suite.

Melania Trump has released a new set of non-fungible-tokens, commemorating the anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing. She advertised them on her Instagram, with her office announcing that the limited-edition collectible is up for sale for $75 each. Melania Trump’s Pre-White House era: a look back at her 90s and Y2K stylesMelania and Barron Trump: Strong mother and son connectionA post shared by Melania Trump (@melaniatrump)The NFT looks like a 3D Card that features a moon, an astronaut’s boot on the moon’s surface and the photo of Neil Armstrong standing on the moon’s surface.

America Ferrera was very sincere in a new round of interviews. While promoting her new film “Barbie,” which premieres July 21st in theaters, Ferrera revealed to her costars one of her guilty pleasures, claiming that she would regret her admission later. America Ferrera and Margot Robbie fangirl over Nicki Minaj at ‘Barbie’ premiere: ‘That was iconic’Margot Robbie and America Ferrera matching in red: See pics of their Barbie looks in LondonA post shared by America Ferrera (@americaferrera)The video inteview was conducted by Vanity Fair and showed some of the cast members of “Barbie” alongside their director Greta Gerwig playing a game of asking each other questions to test how well they know each other.

Ariana Grande’s love life has an update! Dalton Gomez might have swept Ariana off her feet and tied the knot. Still, their love story has taken an unexpected twist, and they reportedly headed to splitsville, ending their two-year marriage in January 2023! According to People, they tried to work things out, but their efforts fell flat. However, the rumor is that Ariana might be dating a new lucky guy, none other than her co-star from “Wicked,” Ethan Slater!Apparently, they found solace in each other’s arms after breaking up with their previous partners.

Malia Obama enjoyed her time on the set of “Swarm.” To commemorate Flashback Friday, we’re sharing a joyful image of Malia alongside two of the TV show’s stars: Dominique Fishback and Chloe Bailey. The Obama family enjoys dinner with Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson in GreeceMalia and Sasha Obama enjoy summer in Greece with their parentsA photo shared by the comedian Loni Love shows Malia, Chloe and Dominique smiling brightly for the camera. While Chloe and Dominique play key parts in the series, Malia was one of its writers, writing one episode of the show titled “Girl Bye.” The photo shows them all on set and having a good time.

Barack Obama, recently spilled the beans on his ultimate playlist – and it’s got some serious groove!Peso Pluma, Rosalía, and Rauw Alejandro caught Obama’s attention, and now their beats are making his summer epic. Obama’s got 42 top-notch jams to keep the party going! From the latest hits to timeless classics that still make us swoon, this man knows his music like a maestro knows his orchestra.Bob Dylan and Ella Fitzgerald also made an appearance.

Premios Juventud, and it was a star-studded event. At the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico, two of the biggest Latinas, Shakira, and Camila Cabello, shared a remarkable moment.

Christine Baumgartner is living her best life on vacation. The 49-year-old single lady is currently on vacation in Hawaii with her children, who she shares with Kevin Costner. The former couple is in the middle of a nasty divorce that has been making headlines for months.The toned mom was all smiles in a floral bikini at the Four Seasons Resort.

Members of the Gosselin family are feuding after allegations have been thrown from both sides. Members of the former happy family showcased on TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" have taken their grievances public. Kate Gosselin has responded to both her ex-husband Jon and her son Collin's allegations against her, claiming Collin is "a very troubled young man." Collin has previously accused his mother of abusing him when he was younger, saying she sent him away from home at the age of 12 after she alleged he had been diagnosed with a behavioral disorder.

Drake was in his feelings after a fan threw an electronic cigarette on stage during his concert in NYC.   

Venus retrograde came hard and came early for Ariana Grande.Within three days of confirming her split from husband Dalton Gomez, news outlets reported that our Cancer queen has moved on and found love with her redheaded “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater. Sources say the couple, who met on the set of the forthcoming Broadway adaptation, have been dating for months.

To this day, fans of Full House see Uncle Jesse every time that John Stamos steps onstage or onscreen in a new role. However, the actor just revealed that he almost quit the show before it became a classic.

New details are emerging about Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez‘s split.

Matty Healy is taking a stand.

Serena Williams is making sure her growing baby is listening to good music. The tennis star, who announced her pregnancy at the Met Gala, shared an adorable video dancing salsa to the renowned Puerto Rican Salsa singer Frankie Ruiz’s, “Mirándote.”A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)The Olympic gold medalist showed off her baby bump in a bodycon black dress with a bright red Gucci sleeveless coat with trim and print inside the lining. She matched the look with colorful sneakers.

Angelique Jackson Peacock announced the premiere date for “The Continental,” a prequel to the blockbuster “John Wick” franchise, at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. The series explores the origin behind the “John Wick” universe’s assassin hotel through the eyes of a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) as “he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind,” the logline explains. The three-part event will debut on Friday, Sept. 22, followed by Part 2 airing Sept. 29 and Part 3 on Oct. 6. “John Wick” fans assembled in Ballroom 20 at Comic-Con to enjoy an exclusive first look at “The Continental.” The clip, which played only in the room, featured Mel Gibson’s Cormac and Woodell as a young Scott (played by Ian McShane in the films).

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Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The group that bargains on behalf of the studios issued a point-by-point response on Friday to SAG-AFTRA, arguing that the union walked away from a deal with more than $1 billion in additional wages, residuals and pension and health contributions. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers also argued that it has accepted the union’s demand for “informed consent” on the use of artificial intelligence — which has become one of the major issues in the week-old strike. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s top negotiator, alleged on July 13 that the studios want to scan background actors and replicate their likenesses “for the rest of eternity” without consent. The AMPTP has adamantly said that is false, and that its proposal includes both consent and compensation.

Kevin Costner's complicated divorce proceedings with estranged wife Christine Baumgartner continued this week, as the star requested that his ex pay him $100,000 in legal fees related to their ongoing court battle.In legal documents obtained by ET and filed on Thursday, Christine asked the court to deny Kevin's request to pay $100,000 of his legal fees, claiming he wouldn't have incurred them if she had moved out of the Southern California home — which has been a major point of contention in the couple's messy divorce — in a timely manner.Christine argues that Kevin could have avoided the legal fees by simply waiting for their pre-determined November court date, rather than filing an additional motion in July, requesting that she move out of their house earlier than Aug. 31, a date Christine had previously agreed to.

Dylan McDermott and Dermot Mulroney have been confused for each other for quite a while now, and the two actors are using it to their advantage while on the picket line for the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Shakira isn’t out of the woods yet!

Ben Affleck had a little involvement in helping Matt Damon prepare for his role in Oppenheimer - through his grandfather.

The Continental is right around the corner.

Brian Austin Green has come a long way since his teen heartthrob days on Beverly Hills, 90210 .

homoerotic ad indirectly criticizing the former president’s past statements claiming to support LGBTQ rights.Much of the ad, shared by the “DeSantis War Room” account on Twitter, highlights moments from the 2016 presidential campaign when Trump was either trying to distinguish himself from other Republican candidates or trying to peel away some LGBTQ support from Hillary Clinton after clinching his party’s nomination. Whether DeSantis’s campaign made the ad or simply shared it online is unclear.The ad shows a snippet of Trump’s speech from the 2016 Republican Convention vowing to “do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens,” a reference to Trump’s willingness to defend LGBTQ people from terrorism in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting, in which 49 people were killed.The gunman, who was killed in the shooting, had pledged allegiance to ISIS, reawakening concerns about national security and the threat of Islamic radicals carrying out attacks against Americans.It also shows Trump’s campaign selling LGBTQ-themed merchandise, photos of Trump with Caitlyn Jenner, a clip of Trump affirming that Jenner could use whatever gendered restroom she wanted if she came to visit him at Trump Tower, and a clip of Trump, at the time the owner of the Miss Universe pageant, telling the late Barbara Walters that transgender contestants would be able to compete in Miss Universe.The ad splices those video clips with screenshots of tweets and headlines showing Trump supporting — or at least purporting to support — LGBTQ rights, often while pandering to LGBTQ conservatives.

A judge in Delaware Chancery Court has ruled against a shareholder who sued Disney for documents regarding its opposition to Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law. The decision came as a separate, more sweeping lawsuit moves forward in the state, where Disney has sued Gov. Ron DeSantis for retaliation after the company spoke out against the legislation.

Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis filed a motion on Monday to dismiss the Walt Disney Co’s lawsuit against him, claiing it is “meritless” and that the governor has “legislative immunity.”It’s the latest in the legal battle between the Republican presidential hopeful and the studio which began with clashes over Florida’s now-binding “Don’t Say Gay” law and DeSantis’ failed attempts to strip the company’s special district status.“In 1967, a sweetheart deal with the State vested Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (Disney) with unprecedented power to govern itself,” the motion began, referring to the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). Attorneys went on to bash Disney’s “carte blanche,” writing, “Disney could exercise eminent domain, permitting it to annex territory even outside the District’s borders, all without legislative approval.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suffered his third high-profile legal setback in the past month today as Judge Gregory A. Presnell of the Federal District Court in Orlando issued a preliminary injunction blocking a new DeSantis-backed law that prohibits businesses from allowing children to attend “adult performances.” DeSantis signed the bill into law just last month.

rule prohibiting Medicaid from covering the cost of gender-affirming medical treatments that assist a transgender-identifying person in transitioning.The rule, approved last August by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, applies to treatments sought out by both minors and adults, declaring that transition-related treatments do not “meet the definition of medical necessity” to qualify for coverage under Medicaid.The rule was passed as Florida officials have sought to crack down on all forms of LGBTQ visibility, including passing a law blocking transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming treatments.Under the administration of Republican Gov.

boygenius' tour behind their album The Record took them to Toronto last night (June 21), and the show's crowd did a good job of dismantling the city's (admittedly well-earned) reputation for boring concert audiences. As Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus began to perform their song "Cool About It," thousands of people in the 16,000-person capacity Budweiser Stage held up pieces of colored paper in front of their phone flashlights; the highly-coordinated effort resulted in a massive rainbow spread across the entirety of the amphitheater, just in time for the tail end of Pride Month.