Theatre Owners Implore Congress For More Aid To Cinemas

Jussie Smollett, 39, insisted that he’s innocent after being sentenced to 150 days in prison, 30 months of felony probation, and ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution and a $25,000 fine by Chicago’s Judge James Linn on Thursday, March 10. Immediately after the sentencing, Smollett addressed the court room where he yelled he’s not “suicidal.”

The Duke of Hastings still has it! Regé-Jean Page proved that he is still the most dapper of them all, as he stepped out Wednesday night with girlfriend Emily Brown. The “Bridgerton” star and soccer player’s latest outing at the Dunhill Pre-BAFTA filmmaker’s dinner and party was enough to make Lady Whistledown run to the printing press.

Kylie Jenner is back on Instagram! The makeup mogul took to her Instagram Story to share a video updating fans about the latest lip product from Kylie Cosmetics, and she had a little help from her daughter, Stormi Webster.«So, I know I've M.I.A. for a while,» Jenner began before realizing the four-year-old had made her way into the frame.

Ariana Grande has a new wax figure.

Salma Hayek took International Women’s Day to demand gender equality. The actress shared a photo on Instagram rocking the Chime For Change’s new Generation Equality capsule collection with Gucci.The Mexican superstar wore a multicolored oversized T-shirt as a dress paired with a cap. The top featured the quote “Chime x Generation Equality” in the front, and the back reads, “None of us can move forward if half of us are held back.”The garment also has equal yellow signs on the sleeves.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Dates, Decisions, and Dollar Amount Revealed,” the March 10 finale of “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.”Which woman hit the jackpot? During Thursday’s final episode of Fox’s “Joe Millionaire” reboot, Kurt Sowers and Steven McBee both had to choose which woman they wanted to continue a relationship with outside of the show.Going into the finale, millionaire Steven narrowed it down to Calah and Annie, while Kurt was torn between Amanda and Carolyn. Not only did the women not know which of them the men would choose, they also didn’t know which man was the millionaire.The men then had final dates — all of which made things even more confusing.

Everything Everything have today (March 10) shared an experimental new song – you can listen to ‘Teletype’ below.The single is taken from upcoming new album, ‘Raw Data Feel’, which will be released on May 20. You can pre-order the album here.Explaining the meaning behind ‘Teletype’ and its visuals, which were created by frontman Jonathan Higgs, the band said: “This song began in a very experimental way, with Alex and Jon sampling voice and guitar then putting it through a process that randomised each chord in a chaotic and glitchy rhythm.“A very direct song, straight from the heart, with a fresh new openness that we felt was a good scene-setting for the record.”“The video consists of human faces that were completely generated by AI, singing the song.

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Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail after being found guilty of disorderly conduct three months prior.

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) have released their annual report on recorded music revenue. According to the group's research, overall sales were up nearly 20 percent last year from 2020, reaching a record-high $15 billion. Streaming and physical revenue saw the biggest growth, with streaming climbing 24 percent and physical sales up a whopping 42 percent.

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Elon Musk has welcomed a second child with Grimes, which means his mom Maye Musk has another grandchild! Maye has been called “a star in her own right” and the 73-year Canadian-South African supermodel, author, and dietitian has over half a million followers on Instagram. Her page is filled with achievements, day-to-day life, and stunning photos showcasing her beauty and brains.

Ashley Judd is sharing new details about her near-death experience while in the Congolese rainforest.

Mayor Eric Garcetti’s path to becoming the next U.S. ambassador to India hit a potential snag today when a senior senator said he wants Garcetti’s confirmation vote delayed pending an investigation into whether the mayor knew about and ignored sexual harassment and assault allegations made against his former senior advisor.

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Emilio Delgado, the actor best known for his beloved role as “Fix-It-Shop” owner Luis Rodriguez on “Sesame Street,” has died, his representative confirmed to Variety. He was 81.“We are saddened by the news of Emilio’s passing,” Robert Attermann, CEO of A3 Artists Agency, said in a statement. “Emilio was an immense talent who brought so much joy and smiles to his fans.

Khloé Kardashian has thoughts about the criticism of whether or not she and her family are promoting unrealistic beauty standards and body ideals.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFormer “Empire” star Jussie Smollett was sentenced to five months in jail on Thursday for concocting a hate crime hoax, in which he lied to police about being jumped by two men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs.Judge James Linn also ordered Smollett to pay $120,000 restitution to the city of Chicago, plus a $25,000 fine, and to serve 30 months of probation. After the sentence was announced, Smollett stood up and said, “I am innocent and I am not suicidal.” Smollett continued to shout as he was led out of the courtroom and remanded to custody.Linn delivered a scathing rebuke before rendering the sentence, saying Smollett had taken some “scabs off some healing wounds” because he wanted to make himself more famous.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo said bars, restaurants, establishments with New York State liquor licenses (like bowling alleys), and gyms must close at 10 pm statewide starting Friday in a new crackdown to contain COVID-19.The tightening and hyper-vigilance doesn’t bode well for movie theaters, which have been lobbying to reopen in New York City before more key studio releases drop from the holiday schedule.“It looks like the rest of 2020 is going to be a bust for movies theaters. Even though Wonder Woman is still on the schedule right now, as much as we’d like it to stay there, it doesn’t seem that is going to,” said Joe Masher, president of NATO New York State.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: For all the headlines today that everything is coming up roses with exhibition after Pfizer’s good news about a COVID-19 vaccine, Regal Cinemas, will shutter the 18 locations the chain left open in New York and California, effective Thursday. Those sites will stay closed now with the rest of the U.S.

The National Association of Theatre Owners on Monday called for the lame-duck Congress and Trump administration to pass relief legislation that would provide immediate aid to local movie theaters devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “American movie theaters need help now,” NATO president-CEO John Fithian said in a statement issued two days after Democratic candidate Joe Biden was declared the victor in the 2020 presidential race, beating Donald Trump.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe National Association of Theatre Owners is imploring Congress to enact federal relief legislation to save local movie theaters hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.NATO said Monday that the situation is dire and noted that the industry cannot continue to operate in its current state. It pointed out that even in places where movie theaters can reopen, low-capacity mandates and an “anemic” film slate means theaters simply cannot draw the necessary audiences to make them operationally viable.“American movie theaters need help now,” said John Fithian, NATO president and CEO.

NATO on Monday again called for Congress and the Administration to aid movie theaters devastated by the coronavirus pandemic by passing relief legislation.“American movie theaters need help now,” John Fithian, NATO President & CEO, said in a statement “Soon, a vaccine will allow our industry to return to normal, but without bipartisan action now in the lame duck session of Congress, hundreds of movie theaters will not make it. Local communities across the nation are and will be permanently damaged.

Every week that goes by, we are confronted with more news that seems to spell doom for the theatrical experience in the United States. Whether it’s an uptick in COVID-19 cases that forces more shutdowns, studios moving films to 2021, or theaters closing their doors due to lack of business, there seems to be a never-ending stream of bad news facing cinemas as they try to recover.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaStruggling movie theaters can’t wait for Joe Biden to move into the White House. They need help now.That’s the message from John Fithian, head of the National Association of Theatre Owners, who is issuing a dire warning on behalf of the cinemas who make up his trade organization.