• ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ returning to studio Sept. 8

    ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ returning to studio Sept. 8

    Seth Meyers is heading back to 30 Rock slightly sooner than expected. The “Late Night” host revealed on his show last night, during his “A Closer Look” segment, that he only has three more shows left to film in his in-laws’ attic before heading back to Studio 8G. This comes after “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy …
  • ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ ousts 3 top producers after ‘toxic’ workplace accusations

    ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ ousts 3 top producers after ‘toxic’ workplace accusations

    “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has overhauled its senior production team in the wake of accusations of racial insensitivity, sexual misconduct and other problems in the work environment at the long-running daytime talk show. The news was delivered to “Ellen” staffers Monday afternoon during a staff meeting in which DeGeneres spoke via a videoconference call. Three …
  • VMAs 2020 performers: Miley Cyrus to sing ‘Midnight Sky’

    VMAs 2020 performers: Miley Cyrus to sing ‘Midnight Sky’

    Miley Cyrus is coming in like a wrecking ball again as a late addition to the performers for the 2020 MTV VMAs. Cyrus, whose video for “Mother’s Daughter” is up for best art direction and best editing awards, will perform her new single, “Midnight Sky,” during the show on Aug. 30, it was announced Monday. …
  • ‘The Conners’ starts filming Season 3 with COVID safety protocols

    ‘The Conners’ starts filming Season 3 with COVID safety protocols

    ABC’s flagship comedy series “The Conners” is back in production on its upcoming third season. I hear production started today, with the first taping slated for later this week. The multi-camera show is being shot with minimal crew and without an in-studio audience. “The Conners” is believed to be the first broadcast comedy series to …
  • Ellen DeGeneres’ ex Anne Heche weighs in on toxic workplace scandal

    Ellen DeGeneres’ ex Anne Heche weighs in on toxic workplace scandal

    Ellen DeGeneres’ ex-girlfriend Anne Heche has weighed in on the daytime talk show host’s ongoing toxic workplace scandal. “I haven’t spoken to Ellen in years. I’d listen to the people who have,” Heche, 51, told Mr. Warburton magazine for its cover story. Heche described their nearly four-year relationship as “a beautiful part” of her life …
  • Ex-‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ staffer compares workplace to ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

    Ex-‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ staffer compares workplace to ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

    A former camera assistant on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has claimed behind the scenes is not much different than the toxic work environment depicted in the flick “The Devil Wears Prada,” according to a report. The woman, who spoke anonymously with Australian radio show Stav, Abby & Matt, joined a chorus of staffers speaking out about …
  • Brett Goldstein says ‘Ted Lasso’ co-star Jason Sudeikis is a ‘superbrain’

    Brett Goldstein says ‘Ted Lasso’ co-star Jason Sudeikis is a ‘superbrain’

    Brett Goldstein has a busy schedule. The British actor/writer is currently starring in and writes for the Apple TV+ sports comedy “Ted Lasso.” The series follows Ted (played by show co-creator and “SNL” alum Jason Sudeikis), an American football coach who’s recruited to coach an English Premier League soccer team — despite having little knowledge …
  • 2020 Billboard Music Awards sets new date after coronavirus delay

    2020 Billboard Music Awards sets new date after coronavirus delay

    The 2020 Billboard Music Awards, postponed in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, has set a new date. It’s now set to air live at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 14, on NBC. The format is still to be determined. The awards ceremony was initially scheduled to air live on NBC from Las Vegas on …
  • ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ tWitch breaks silence on toxic-set allegations

    ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ DJ tWitch breaks silence on toxic-set allegations

    Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the set DJ of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” broke his silence on widespread allegations of toxicity at the talk show, claiming there’s “love” behind the scenes. “We can’t speak too much legally about it, but I’ll say this, there’s been love,” the dancer, 37, told Us Weekly. “Obviously there’s some things to …
  • Top Broadway producer Scott Rudin sued for outstanding bills to ad agency

    Top Broadway producer Scott Rudin sued for outstanding bills to ad agency

    Broadway is buzzing over a $6.3 million lawsuit filed by top theater ad agency SpotCo against top producer Scott Rudin. SpotCo alleges Rudin hasn’t paid his bills. Sources told us Rudin’s now prepping a countersuit as soon as this week. An insider huffed, “These are typical grievances between a producer and a vendor,” and added …