Author: Michael

Disney TV acquisitions executive Chuck Saftler is exiting the company after more than 32 years. Saftler, whose last day in the office will be Oct. 16, said in a memo to staff that he is stepping down from his role as he considers a “new professional chapter.” Most recently, he served as head of acquisitions for ABC, Disney Kids and Family, FX and National Geographic. From 2020 to 2023, Saftler was head of business operations and acquisitions for ABC, FX and Freeform. Prior to the Disney-Fox merger, he was at FX for nearly three decades, where he served in major…

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Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberly Stewart announced she is pregnant and expecting her third child in an Aug. 20 Instagram post. Kimberly, 47, revealed the exciting news by sharing a photo of herself cradling her growing baby bump alongside the cheeky caption, “Oops I did it again.” She later confirmed on Instagram Stories that she is expecting a baby girl. Kimberly is already mom to daughter Delilah, 15, whom she shares with ex Benicio del Toro, as well as a 1-year-old son whose name she has kept private. The model only recently confirmed her son’s arrival while celebrating his first birthday…

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Hayden Panettiere‘s ex Brian Hickerson spoke out for the first time after her sudden death. “Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” Hickerson’s attorney Sloan Ellis told TMZ on Thursday, August 20. “As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play. Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.” News broke on Sunday, August 16 that Panettiere died at age 36. At the time, TMZ reported that Panettiere traveled with Hickerson, 37, from Los Angeles to South…

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Anna Faris felt a strong correlation between “drinking and depression” while she was working toward getting sober after realizing she needed to take a step back. While talking to Chelsea Handler on Thursday’s episode of the “Dear Chelsea” podcast, the “Scary Movie” alum got candid about her sobriety journey and how she has started to appreciate being recognized more. “I really started to notice and appreciate if and when people recognize me, they would usually smile thinking about something f–king stupid I did onscreen,” Faris said. “I really started to notice that and absorb that.” Handler asked if Faris thought…

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