Kristen Welker wants to “Meet The Press” with something new.
So the new Sunday-show moderator is introducing a different sort of recurring segment to NBC’s venerable public affairs program. “Meet The Moment” will feature conversations with influentials from outside the usual Beltway haunts, who will still weigh in on issues of importance to voters and the long-running show’s overall audience. Among those who have appeared: Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, who discussed Black maternal health; actor Selma Blair, who has become an advocate for fair disability pay after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; author and The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta, who has scrutinized changes in the Evangelical church; and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad, who has pushed for women’s rights in Iran.
Some of these segments will run again this Sunday. More “Moments” are expected in 2024.
The new programming concept comes as the big network Sunday shows...
So the new Sunday-show moderator is introducing a different sort of recurring segment to NBC’s venerable public affairs program. “Meet The Moment” will feature conversations with influentials from outside the usual Beltway haunts, who will still weigh in on issues of importance to voters and the long-running show’s overall audience. Among those who have appeared: Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, who discussed Black maternal health; actor Selma Blair, who has become an advocate for fair disability pay after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; author and The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta, who has scrutinized changes in the Evangelical church; and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad, who has pushed for women’s rights in Iran.
Some of these segments will run again this Sunday. More “Moments” are expected in 2024.
The new programming concept comes as the big network Sunday shows...
- 12/22/2023
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles, Nov 22 (Ians) Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon has been dropped by a top Hollywood agency after saying frightened Jews are “getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America.”
The 77-year-old actress has spent the past few weeks raging against Israel and is now under fire for her latest outburst in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas, reports pagesix.com.
Sources say that several staffers at the agency were extremely hurt by Sarandon’s comments.
A spokesperson said the agency is no longer representing Sarandon.
Sarandon, the star of hit movies including ‘Thelma & Louise’, won her Oscar for ‘Dead Man Walking’, and had been a client of the agency since 2014.
Sarandon has appeared in two movies this year, DC spin-off ‘Blue Beetle’, which was a box-office flop, and rom-com ‘Maybe I Do’, with fellow veterans Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and William H. Macy, and...
The 77-year-old actress has spent the past few weeks raging against Israel and is now under fire for her latest outburst in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas, reports pagesix.com.
Sources say that several staffers at the agency were extremely hurt by Sarandon’s comments.
A spokesperson said the agency is no longer representing Sarandon.
Sarandon, the star of hit movies including ‘Thelma & Louise’, won her Oscar for ‘Dead Man Walking’, and had been a client of the agency since 2014.
Sarandon has appeared in two movies this year, DC spin-off ‘Blue Beetle’, which was a box-office flop, and rom-com ‘Maybe I Do’, with fellow veterans Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and William H. Macy, and...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Los Angeles, Nov 22 (Ians) Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon has been dropped by a top Hollywood agency after saying frightened Jews are “getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America.”
The 77-year-old actress has spent the past few weeks raging against Israel and is now under fire for her latest outburst in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas, reports pagesix.com.
Sources say that several staffers at the agency were extremely hurt by Sarandon’s comments.
A spokesperson said the agency is no longer representing Sarandon.
Sarandon, the star of hit movies including ‘Thelma & Louise’, won her Oscar for ‘Dead Man Walking’, and had been a client of the agency since 2014.
Sarandon has appeared in two movies this year, DC spin-off ‘Blue Beetle’, which was a box-office flop, and rom-com ‘Maybe I Do’, with fellow veterans Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and William H. Macy, and...
The 77-year-old actress has spent the past few weeks raging against Israel and is now under fire for her latest outburst in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas, reports pagesix.com.
Sources say that several staffers at the agency were extremely hurt by Sarandon’s comments.
A spokesperson said the agency is no longer representing Sarandon.
Sarandon, the star of hit movies including ‘Thelma & Louise’, won her Oscar for ‘Dead Man Walking’, and had been a client of the agency since 2014.
Sarandon has appeared in two movies this year, DC spin-off ‘Blue Beetle’, which was a box-office flop, and rom-com ‘Maybe I Do’, with fellow veterans Diane Keaton, Richard Gere and William H. Macy, and...
- 11/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Navid Mihandoust has over 20 years of experience in cinema and television, working as a film director, director assistant, and screenwriter in several TV series and movies since 1999. On 20 August, he began serving a three-year prison sentence. Navid's unjust charges stem from a documentary about Iranian journalist and women's right activist Masih Alinejad's professional life – a documentary that was never released. Navid was initially arrested in 2019 when he endured two months of interrogations within Evin Prison's Ward. Subsequently, he was temporarily released on bail until the trial process concluded. In January 2021, the Revolutionary Court of Tehran issued a verdict, imposing a 3 1/2-year sentence based on charges of “acting against national security” and “propaganda against the regime through slogan writing.” This sentence was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeals. During the three years that Navid was waiting for his sentence to be executed, he shot the feature film Cafe,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
“60 Minutes” is back this Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00 Pm Et/Pt on the CBS Television Network.
Iran’s Assassins
The episode starts with an eye-opening segment on Iran’s covert activities beyond its known support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Correspondent Lesley Stahl delves into how Iran is quietly waging a shadow war in the U.S. and Europe, employing proxy assassins to target and silence critics of the regime. Matt Jukes, Britain’s head of counter-terrorism policing, shares insights into the increased efforts by Iran in this regard. Lesley Stahl also interviews some of the targets, including former White House national security adviser John Bolton and Iranian American activist Masih Alinejad. Shachar Bar-On is the producer of this thought-provoking segment.
The Heritage War
Bill Whitaker reports from Kyiv, shedding light on Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the alleged deliberate destruction and looting of the country’s cultural treasures,...
Iran’s Assassins
The episode starts with an eye-opening segment on Iran’s covert activities beyond its known support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Correspondent Lesley Stahl delves into how Iran is quietly waging a shadow war in the U.S. and Europe, employing proxy assassins to target and silence critics of the regime. Matt Jukes, Britain’s head of counter-terrorism policing, shares insights into the increased efforts by Iran in this regard. Lesley Stahl also interviews some of the targets, including former White House national security adviser John Bolton and Iranian American activist Masih Alinejad. Shachar Bar-On is the producer of this thought-provoking segment.
The Heritage War
Bill Whitaker reports from Kyiv, shedding light on Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the alleged deliberate destruction and looting of the country’s cultural treasures,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Alex Matthews
- TV Regular
Angela Bassett goes into the Oscars as a supporting actress nominee for her work in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The first and last time she was nominated was 29 years ago for “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
On Wednesday night, she recalled her early days in Hollywood. “When I came into this business, the path was not clear,” Bassett said while being honored at Time magazine’s Women of the Year gala at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. “I grew up at a time when it was a special occasion when people who looked like me were featured on the television screen or movie screen or in the theaters. But it was women like Rosalind and Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson, whose perseverance and resilience led me to have courage — courage to stay the course no matter what the obstacles.”
Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson...
On Wednesday night, she recalled her early days in Hollywood. “When I came into this business, the path was not clear,” Bassett said while being honored at Time magazine’s Women of the Year gala at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. “I grew up at a time when it was a special occasion when people who looked like me were featured on the television screen or movie screen or in the theaters. But it was women like Rosalind and Ruby Dee and Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson, whose perseverance and resilience led me to have courage — courage to stay the course no matter what the obstacles.”
Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson...
- 3/9/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Event producers are gearing up to roll out miles of red carpet in Los Angeles this week for what is shaping up to be a packed schedule of starry parties and gatherings to celebrate the 95th annual Academy Awards. The Hollywood Reporter has gathered intel on all the events below.
Monday, March 6
International Women’s Day Summit
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 5-7 p.m.
Hosted by Visionary Women, the event honors Maria Shriver, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and Christina Schwarzenegger as Changemakers of the Year. Co-chaired by Shelley Reid and Thea Andrews Wolf, the event celebrates powerful and inspiring women who have influenced meaningful social change. In partnership with the Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation, Visionary Women also will be announcing the recipient of the annual Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment. Visionary Women’s International Women’s Day Celebration is sponsored by Maurice and Paul Marciano Foundation,...
Monday, March 6
International Women’s Day Summit
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 5-7 p.m.
Hosted by Visionary Women, the event honors Maria Shriver, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and Christina Schwarzenegger as Changemakers of the Year. Co-chaired by Shelley Reid and Thea Andrews Wolf, the event celebrates powerful and inspiring women who have influenced meaningful social change. In partnership with the Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation, Visionary Women also will be announcing the recipient of the annual Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment. Visionary Women’s International Women’s Day Celebration is sponsored by Maurice and Paul Marciano Foundation,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Phoebe Bridgers and Quinta Brunson are among Time magazine’s twelve 2023 Women of the Year, announced today.
The list – see it in full below – highlights what Time calls “extraordinary leaders who are working toward a more equal world.”
Time will host the its second annual Women of the Year Gala on International Women’s Day, March 8, in Los Angeles.
“Our annual Women of the Year list examines the most uplifting form of influence by spotlighting leaders who are using their voices to fight for a more equal world,” said Time Executive Editor Naina Bajekal and Senior Editor Lucy Feldman in a joint statement. “The 12 women featured on this year’s list come from across the globe and have made significant impact in their respective communities and fields, from activism and government to sports and the arts.”
The Time 2023 Women of the Year list, and the magazine’s descriptions of the recipients,...
The list – see it in full below – highlights what Time calls “extraordinary leaders who are working toward a more equal world.”
Time will host the its second annual Women of the Year Gala on International Women’s Day, March 8, in Los Angeles.
“Our annual Women of the Year list examines the most uplifting form of influence by spotlighting leaders who are using their voices to fight for a more equal world,” said Time Executive Editor Naina Bajekal and Senior Editor Lucy Feldman in a joint statement. “The 12 women featured on this year’s list come from across the globe and have made significant impact in their respective communities and fields, from activism and government to sports and the arts.”
The Time 2023 Women of the Year list, and the magazine’s descriptions of the recipients,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Phoebe Bridgers has been named one of Time’s 2023 Women of the Year, with the singer joining the likes of Angela Bassett, Megan Rapinoe, Quinta Brunson, and cover star Cate Blanchett to receive this year’s honor.
Bridgers will also perform at the invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles on March 8, the Hollywood Reporter writes. Other honorees include professional boxer Ramla Ali, activist Ayisha Siddiqa, Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad, activist Olena Shevchenko, reproductive rights activist Verónica Cruz Sánchez, and Brazil’s minister of racial equality Anielle Franco.
Bridgers will also perform at the invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles on March 8, the Hollywood Reporter writes. Other honorees include professional boxer Ramla Ali, activist Ayisha Siddiqa, Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad, activist Olena Shevchenko, reproductive rights activist Verónica Cruz Sánchez, and Brazil’s minister of racial equality Anielle Franco.
- 3/2/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The time has come for Time to reveal its Women of the Year list.
The magazine has named 12 “extraordinary leaders” who are working toward a more equal world, recognizing Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Phoebe Bridgers, Quinta Brunson, soccer player Megan Rapinoe, professional boxer Ramla Ali, activist Ayisha Siddiqa, Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad, activist Olena Shevchenko, Suntory Beverages CEO Makiko Ono, reproductive rights activist Verónica Cruz Sánchez and Brazil’s minister of racial equality Anielle Franco.
To celebrate the roster, the mag will mount its second annual invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles on March 8. The event will feature a special performance from music star Bridgers and appearances by honorees like Blanchett, Siddiqa, Bassett, Brunson, Ali, Shevchenko and Alinejad. P&g is on board as presenting partner, along with Fiji Water as a supporting partner.
Time honoree Phoebe Bridgers will also perform at the Los Angeles gala...
The magazine has named 12 “extraordinary leaders” who are working toward a more equal world, recognizing Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Phoebe Bridgers, Quinta Brunson, soccer player Megan Rapinoe, professional boxer Ramla Ali, activist Ayisha Siddiqa, Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad, activist Olena Shevchenko, Suntory Beverages CEO Makiko Ono, reproductive rights activist Verónica Cruz Sánchez and Brazil’s minister of racial equality Anielle Franco.
To celebrate the roster, the mag will mount its second annual invite-only Time Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles on March 8. The event will feature a special performance from music star Bridgers and appearances by honorees like Blanchett, Siddiqa, Bassett, Brunson, Ali, Shevchenko and Alinejad. P&g is on board as presenting partner, along with Fiji Water as a supporting partner.
Time honoree Phoebe Bridgers will also perform at the Los Angeles gala...
- 3/2/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti, the star of the Oscar-winning film “The Salesman,” was arrested by local authorities Saturday on charges of “spreading falsehoods” about nationwide protests in the country, the Associated Press reported.
AP cited a report from The Islamic Republic News Agency, which said the 38-year-old was detained after expressing solidarity with Mohsen Shekari, a protestor who was executed on Dec. 9 after being accused of being a “rioter” who wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete.
“His name was Mohsen Shekari,” Alidoosti wrote in an Instagram post. “Every international organization who is watching this bloodshed and not taking action, is a disgrace to humanity.”
Also Read:
Iranian Activist Masih Alinejad Calls on World to ‘Take to the Streets and Show Your Solidarity’ (Video)
According to the state media’s Telegram channel, Alidoosti was arrested for not providing ”any documents in line with her claims.″ The Irna...
AP cited a report from The Islamic Republic News Agency, which said the 38-year-old was detained after expressing solidarity with Mohsen Shekari, a protestor who was executed on Dec. 9 after being accused of being a “rioter” who wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete.
“His name was Mohsen Shekari,” Alidoosti wrote in an Instagram post. “Every international organization who is watching this bloodshed and not taking action, is a disgrace to humanity.”
Also Read:
Iranian Activist Masih Alinejad Calls on World to ‘Take to the Streets and Show Your Solidarity’ (Video)
According to the state media’s Telegram channel, Alidoosti was arrested for not providing ”any documents in line with her claims.″ The Irna...
- 12/17/2022
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
The Washington Post published its last column from Jamal Khashoggi on Thursday, which fittingly focused on diminishing press freedoms in the Arab world.
“Arab governments have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate,” he said. “Arabs living in these countries are either uninformed or misinformed. They are unable to adequately address, much less publicly discuss, matters that affect the region and their day-to-day lives.”
Khashoggi cited Freedom House’s 2018 “Freedom in the World” report which found that most governments in the Arab world were classified as “not free.”
Also Read: Iranian Dissident Journalist Masih Alinejad on Jamal Khashoggi's Fate: 'What Is the West Going to Do?'
“The Arab world is facing its own version of an Iron Curtain, imposed not by external actors but through domestic forces vying for power,” he said. “The Arab world needs a modern version of the old...
“Arab governments have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate,” he said. “Arabs living in these countries are either uninformed or misinformed. They are unable to adequately address, much less publicly discuss, matters that affect the region and their day-to-day lives.”
Khashoggi cited Freedom House’s 2018 “Freedom in the World” report which found that most governments in the Arab world were classified as “not free.”
Also Read: Iranian Dissident Journalist Masih Alinejad on Jamal Khashoggi's Fate: 'What Is the West Going to Do?'
“The Arab world is facing its own version of an Iron Curtain, imposed not by external actors but through domestic forces vying for power,” he said. “The Arab world needs a modern version of the old...
- 10/18/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Masih Alinejad has a blunt message for Western feminists trying to help her country’s women: You’re making it worse.
“I keep hearing in the West especially, Western feminists who go to my country — the female politicians — we don’t want to break the country’s law,” Alinejad said at TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, noting that many well-intentioned foreigners choose to wear veils when traveling in Islamic-dominated countries like Iran.
“Women of Iran don’t want to be slaves,” she said. “They don’t want to be told by men or the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran what to wear.”
Too often, Alinejad said, women seeking to be culturally sensitive in fact manage to exacerbate the problem.
Also Read: TimesUp Fund Logs 3,000 Complaints Since Launch, Leaders Say at Power Women Breakfast DC (Video)
“In America when I talk about compulsory hijab,...
“I keep hearing in the West especially, Western feminists who go to my country — the female politicians — we don’t want to break the country’s law,” Alinejad said at TheWrap’s Power Women Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, noting that many well-intentioned foreigners choose to wear veils when traveling in Islamic-dominated countries like Iran.
“Women of Iran don’t want to be slaves,” she said. “They don’t want to be told by men or the law of the Islamic Republic of Iran what to wear.”
Too often, Alinejad said, women seeking to be culturally sensitive in fact manage to exacerbate the problem.
Also Read: TimesUp Fund Logs 3,000 Complaints Since Launch, Leaders Say at Power Women Breakfast DC (Video)
“In America when I talk about compulsory hijab,...
- 6/13/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
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