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Harris Dickinson, Hunter Schafer and Damson Idris Star in Prada Campaign Written by Miranda July
Prada is ready to start the conversation. The luxury house has cast Harris Dickinson, Damson Idris, Yili Ma, Hunter Schafer and Letitia Wright in its latest campaign for women’s and men’s fall/winter, and the inspiration centers on “the notion of conversing” and “the exchange of ideas.” The actors — all Prada ambassadors — are photographed by Willy […]
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Laugh Factory Taps David Fuhrer, John Weiser for Senior Leadership Roles Amid Expansion Plans
The Laugh Factory is getting serious about expansion. The iconic comedy brand, headquartered on L.A.’s Sunset Strip and owned by Jamie Masada, has hired two senior leaders in a push toward major growth that includes the establishment of Laugh Factory Entertainment, a new division that will spearhead development of television shows, films, streaming content, social […]
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‘National Anthem’ Filmmaker Luke Gilford on Crafting a Trauma-Free, Queer Cowboy Love Story
Luke Gilford heard Dolly Parton’s voice over the speakers while attending a 2016 Pride event in Northern California, so he followed the music. Once he located the source, he also discovered a group of people that would change his life and the trajectory of his career. “It was this electric charge,” explained Gilford of seeing […]
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Alejandra Santamaria Named President and CEO of Southern California Public Radio
Southern California Public Radio has a new president and CEO: Alejandra Santamaria. The executive, who recently served as interim president, general manager and VP, director of sales for Univision Los Angeles, succeeds Herb Scannell in the role. He announced plans to retire last fall. Santamaria’s appointment was approved by SCPR’s board of trustees. SCPR operates […]
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Social Media Gurus Launch Referral-Only Agency @Darlington for Celebrities, Influencers
There’s a new social media agency on the scene. Chloe Sappern and Lydia Berry have launched @darlington, a social-first agency designed to offer “an individualized and strategic approach to creative storytelling” for the digital presence of celebrities, influencers and tastemakers. The referral-only agency, with bicoastal services, opens doors with a roster of clients that includes […]
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Margaret Cho Set as Vanguard Artist-in-Residence for New York Staple Joe’s Pub
Margaret Cho has a new home at Joe’s Pub. The veteran comedian, actress and activist has been selected as the Vanguard Artist-in-Residence for the beloved New York venue. The honor, per Joe’s Pub, is designed to single out “an iconic artist who has significantly influenced the artistic community of Joeʼs Pub and American culture at […]
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How Charlize Theron Sells Change to Teens: “Unless You Can Come Down to Their Level, They Just Think You’re Annoying”
When, in 2007, Charlize Theron launched her eponymous nonprofit — the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project — its mission was as targeted as it was ambitious: to bring HIV prevention and information to a continent where both were in tragically short supply. But in more recent years, CTAOP’s scope has widened considerably, as the organization […]
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Tom Cruise Touches Down in London at ‘Twisters’ Premiere to Support ‘Top Gun’ Pal Glen Powell
Twisters whipped up a frenzy in London on Monday night as the Lee Isaac Chung disaster epic touched down at Cineworld Leicester Square for its European premiere. Before any tornadoes hit the screen, audience members got some early thrills courtesy of a very special guest in the crowd: Tom Cruise. The Hollywood superstar attended the […]
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Whoopi Goldberg Lights Fire Under Cannabis Business With Two Brand Launches
Whoopi Goldberg is adding fuel to her cannabis business. Later this month, the EGOT winner and veteran host on The View will officially bring to market two cannabis brands under her WhoopFam umbrella. The first, Emma & Clyde, is expanding after an earlier launch in 2022 and a limited run in Arizona. Named after Goldberg’s […]
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Chris Evans to Receive Spirit of Service Award, Same Honor Given to Jeff Bezos, Laurene Powell Jobs
Captain America, indeed. Chris Evans, the veteran actor and one of the beloved stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universal, has been selected to receive a Spirit of Service Award with his A Starting Point partners Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani. It’s the same honor given in years past to leaders like former Amazon CEO Jeff […]
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Lara Flynn Boyle on Giving Up Alcohol 5 Years Ago: “Those Disco Boots, They’ve Had Their Time”
When The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Lara Flynn Boyle for a rare interview in June 2021, she had a new movie to promote, Death in Texas, her first in five years. But Boyle was quick to swat away any chatter of a comeback by saying, politely, “I never went anywhere.” The veteran star, now […]
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‘Megalopolis’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Says Film “Will Change the Way Filmmakers Look at Filmmaking”
When he learned that Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis had secured a distribution deal with Lionsgate, Giancarlo Esposito was obviously stoked because it meant the highly-publicized passion project would have a chance to reach audiences beginning Sept. 27. But he “specifically” was very excited for Coppola, who has shepherded the project since the 1970s and wound […]
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