Richard M. Rawlings has died at 82. He was a cinematographer on ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Desperate Housewives,’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more and a 4-time Emmy nominee.

Richard M. Rawlings has died at 82. He was a cinematographer on ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Desperate Housewives,’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more and a 4-time Emmy nominee.

Richard M. Rawlings Jr, a second-generation cinematographer with four career Emmy noms whose credits range from the original Charlie’s Angels to L.A. Law, Gilmore Girls and Desperate Housewives, has died. He was 82. The American Society of Cinematographers confirmed the news but did not provide details about cause, place or date of death. During his…

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Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio

Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio

Sony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup Udio, alleging it infringed on more than 30,000 recordings. Sony said Udio ripped off music recordings from YouTube without Sony’s permission to train AI models. Users on Udio can type prompts describing the type of song they wish to create. Sony says…

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Rosie O’Donnell Details How 60-Lb. Weight Loss, Facelift Changed Her Life

Rosie O’Donnell Details How 60-Lb. Weight Loss, Facelift Changed Her Life

Rosie O’Donnell Says Michelle Trachtenberg Was in “Pretty Bad Shape” During Final Years Now and then Rosie O’Donnell reflects on her new look.  The Emmy winner shared insight into how her recent weight loss, as well as her subsequent facelift, has shifted her life for the better.   “Mounjaro changed my life,” O’Donnell told People of her experience with the…

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‘Oh, Mary!’ Broadway Box Office Dips During Meg Stalter Absence

‘Oh, Mary!’ Broadway Box Office Dips During Meg Stalter Absence

Broadway box office slumped a bit last week with a slightly thinner roster and some of the longer-running productions taking their hits and ever-popular Oh, Mary! showing the strain of new star Meg Stalter missing some performances and Every Brilliant Thing‘s recent arrival Tracee Ellis Ross settling in. In all, the 31 Broadway productions grossed…

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Echo Lake Entertainment Hires Tanayri Novoa, Promotes Shiva Kaya

Echo Lake Entertainment Hires Tanayri Novoa, Promotes Shiva Kaya

EXCLUSIVE: Echo Lake Entertainment has two new managers: Tanayri Novoa and Shiva Kaya. Novoa is a new hire, joining from CAA, who will be based at the company’s Beverly Hills headquarters. Promoted from coordinator, Kaya is based in New York. With a focus on digital client representation, high-impact brand deals and strategic brand partnerships, Novoa’s nearly…

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‘Sex Criminals’: Joseph Lee & Sunita Mani Join Series Based On Comic

‘Sex Criminals’: Joseph Lee & Sunita Mani Join Series Based On Comic

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has rounded out the cast for its upcoming series Sex Criminals, an adaptation of Image Comics’ title, adding Emmy nominee Joseph Lee (Beef) and Sunita Mani (His & Hers) in significant recurring roles. They join leads Imogen Poots and John Reynolds, and previously cast Pamela Adlon, BD Wong, Ayden Mayeri and Ashleigh Cummings…

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Kat Bird Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)

Kat Bird Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)

EXCLUSIVE: Kat Bird has signed with UTA for representation. A Los Angeles native, Kat Bird is a comedian, actress, and host of the Kat Bird Pod. Her debut Don’t Tell Comedy set, released just five months ago, has already surpassed 350,000 views, introducing her to a growing audience. Bird made her Netflix is a Joke Festival debut in 2026…

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Film Finances And Media Guarantors Merging In Major Shakeup Of Completion Bond Business

Film Finances And Media Guarantors Merging In Major Shakeup Of Completion Bond Business

EXCLUSIVE: Film Finances, part of the STX Entertainment family, and Media Guarantors are merging, creating a leading global completion bond firm for independent film, a unique space with only a few key players. Specifically, STX Entertainment sister company Film Services International, the parent of Film Finances, is acquiring Media Guarantors from insurance brokerage CAC Group…

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