The CIA, Hypnosis, and Cocaine: Why a Pilot Faked His Own Death in Front of His Family in 1977
HBOOn Sept. 18, 1977, Hazen, Arkansas’s Gary Betzner took a daytime drive with his wife and daughter in his El Camino to a dairy bar. Afterwards, he stopped on a bridge due to car trouble, opened the hood to check on the problem, and then suddenly and inexplicably dove into the White River. This sent his wife Sally into hysterics, and cast an immediate and terrible pall over his family, which—like everyone else in their small, rural southern town—was plagued by a single, persistent question: why
news.yahoo.comJerusalem Launches New Accelerator For TV Formats
And with the proven world popularity of Israeli TV formats — think “False Flag,” “Fauda,” “Beauty and the Baker” and “Shtisel” — it’s no wonder executives from Netflix, A&E and HBO are heading to Jerusalem to scout the next big hit. Larry Tanz (Netflix), Maia Hollinger (HBO) and Barry Jossen (A&E) are among senior network executives planning to visit a new accelerator launched by New Legend and the Jerusalem Development Authority’s Jerusalem Film & Television Fund. The accelerator has accepted 12 content projects selected from hundreds of proposals. The accelerator is intended to help Israeli creators develop content for sale to leading international broadcasters. At the end of April, a senior member of the industry is expected to come to Jerusalem for a pitching event.
thewestsidegazette.comD.A.R.E. slams HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ with allegations of drug glamorization, UM students weigh in
It’s apparent that the students starring in HBO’s hit drama ‘Euphoria’ ignored the warnings of Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) D.A.R.E., an organization fighting against teenage drug use, released a statement concerning ‘Euphoria’s’ second season, reading as follows. “I believe that when we see the point of view from Rue it does humanize the drug abuse a bit, and I think that is the point. “I’ve dealt with addiction in my family, and I have zero problems with the use of drugs in Euphoria,” Fromm said. When discussing drug glamorization, Charles explained that for young viewers the show can make drug use seem exciting.
themiamihurricane.comSAG Awards: What to know from the emotional show, including celebrities sharing their support for Ukraine
Though some celebrities admitted they weren't in a celebratory mood given everything going on in the world, the show tried its best to be an "escape," honoring TV and movies such as "Squid Game" and "CODA."
washingtonpost.comDolphins refute Brian Flores’ claim that owner Stephen Ross asked him to sign non-disclosure agreement
During an interview airing on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Flores and his attorney's allege Dolphins owner Stephen Ross asked him to sign a non-disclosure agreement when he was let go by the team.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID, but Buckingham Palace says her symptoms are mild
People around the world voiced concern for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II after Buckingham Palace confirmed she is positive with COVID-19. As CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports, she is experiencing cold-like symptoms and even plans to carry on working.
news.yahoo.comProtests erupt over hijab ban in southern India
A dispute over Muslim women wearing traditional Islamic headscarves in schools and colleges is causing religious tensions in India. Deina Abdelkader, an associate professor for the political science department at University of Massachusetts, Lowell and a research associate at Harvard University's Center for Middle Eastern Studies, joined CBS News to discuss.
news.yahoo.comRyan Grim: Possible ballot HARVESTING video goes viral, 2/3 GOP still believe '20 election was fraud
Ryan Grim breaks down the viral video raising questions about ballot harvesting. About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on social media: Website: Hill.TV Facebook: facebook.com/HillTVLive/ Instagram: @HillTVLive Twitter: @HillTVLive
news.yahoo.comThe rich life for Christine Baranski
As a child she performed Broadway tunes to a statue of the Virgin Mary. And during her five-decade career in films, TV, and on stage, two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Baranski has played characters who are sophisticated, smart and savvy. Correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Baranski, who stars in "The Good Fight" and the new HBO series, "The Gilded Age," about her rich life on- and off-screen.
news.yahoo.comSaturday Sessions: The Lumineers” perform “Birthday”
This morning on Saturday Sessions - a return visit from “The Lumineers.” Based in Denver, they hit it big right from their debut album, which topped the charts, went triple platinum and earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. More top-selling albums followed - along with sold-out arenas around the world. From their brand new album "Brightside," here are “The Lumineers” with “Birthday.”
news.yahoo.comRobert Durst, heir to New York real estate fortune and convicted murderer, dies at 78
The eccentric multimillionaire was found guilty of murdering a confidante in 2021. He also was alleged to have killed his first wife in a twisted case that fueled the high-profile HBO documentary “The Jinx.”
washingtonpost.comAnd just like that, ‘And Just Like That’ is finally starting to get good
We’re six episodes into the reboot of “Sex and the City” series called “And Just Like That,” and after a bit of a rough start, the new show is finally starting to feel like the show that viewers fell in love with over 20 years ago.
New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will Smith
This week’s new entertainment releases include a double album from Alicia Keys and a posthumous one from Juice Wrld, Sandra Bullock playing an ex-con in the Netflix film “The Unforgivable” and Will Smith testing himself in a wildlife documentary series.
Hong Kong grants quarantine exemption to Nicole Kidman
Hong Kong’s government says it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform “designated professional work” following reports that Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.
'Lovecraft Country' part of virtual festival celebrating TV
This image released by HBO shows Jurnee Smollett, from left, Jonathan Majors and Courtney B. Vance in a scene from "Lovecraft Country." The Queens Gambit, Lovecraft Country and What We Do in the Shadows are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Centers annual festival. (HBO via AP)LOS ANGELES – "Lovecraft Country,” “The Queen’s Gambit” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Center’s annual festival celebrating TV programs and their makers. Sessions with stars and creators of “The Good Doctor” and “Big Sky” round out the festival lineup. Highlights of PaleyFest events past, including for “The Golden Girls” and “The Big Bang Theory,” are available on the Paley Center’s YouTube page at youtube.com/user/paleycenter.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how one’s ego keeps fighting a battle it doesn’t know is already lost.”Ad— In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary “Tina,” Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for both best documentary and best international film — something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) — has ever managed to do. Ad— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.