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CELEBRITY NEWS: APRIL 8, 2024
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Silas Timberlake (Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel’s son) – 9 years old
Moses Martin (Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin’s son) – 18 years old
Taran Noah Smith (Home Improvement) – 40 years old
Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) – 43 years old
Patricia Arquette (The Act/ NBC’s Medium) – 56 years old
Robin Wright (“Wonder Woman”/ House of Cards) – 58 years old
Julian Lennon (Musician/ John Lennon’s oldest son) – 61 years old
John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard) – 64 years old
Brenda Russell (R&B Singer) – 75 years old

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 4/8/24)
NBC, ABC, CBS: Total Eclipse 2024 Coverage at 2pm – 4pm
HULU: Ishura (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Spirit Rangers (Premiere)

NBC has canceled “Quantum Leap.” The reboot of the 1989-93 original, produced by Universal Television, had its season two – now series – finale on February 20. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

The women’s NCAA Semifinals was another record-breaker, with 14.2 million viewers tuning in to watch Caitlin Clark lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 71-69 win over the UConn Huskies. Viewership of the South Carolina/North Carolina match-up peaked at 9 million, according to early Nielsen numbers, while among P18-49 viewers, the games averaged 3.1 million, up 130% versus last year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

IATSE is gaining “significant momentum” in negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers ahead of the April 29 date set for bargaining on the Basic Agreement, which covers the major issues affecting all 13 West Coast guilds. “I congratulate the Negotiating Committee of Local 871 on their effective work,” said IATSE’s Mike Miller, International VP, in a message to members. The union’s contract expires July 31.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member has filed a lawsuit accusing Bravo and NBCUniversal of demoting her in retaliation for her speaking out about being mistreated on the show. Faith Stowers, who appeared on seasons 4 and 5 of the show, alleges she was discouraged from reporting a “knife incident” involving castmate Lala Kent to the police, and was subjected racism and sexual harassment. Stowers is being represented by entertainment attorneys Bryan Freedman and Mark Geragos, whose TV clients have included the likes of Bethenny Frankel, Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Pat Sajak’s final episode as host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air Friday, June 7, the game show’s season 41 finale. Sajak, who has served as host since 1981, announced his retirement last year. Ryan Seacrest takes the “Wheel” next season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Amazon and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are developing a TV series based on Witherspoon’s 2001 film, “Legally Blonde.” Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“Gossip Girl”) are attached to write.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Peter Claffey (“Bad Sisters”) and Dexter Sol Ansell (“Emmerdale”) will star in the HBO series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Night.” The drama is set a century before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Production is underway on docuseries “She Dared to Dream,” about influential female politicians. The first film in the series focuses on Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Democrat representing Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District. Abby Ginzberg (“Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power”) and Angela Tucker (“Belly of the Beast”) are executive producing.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Get your glasses out – a reminder about today’s eclipse coverage: CNN will have Brianna Keilar and Boris Sanchez reporting on “CNN News Central” from 1-4p…. NewsNation’s Brian Entin is anchoring with “NewsNation Now” talent Nichole Berlie and Connell McShane from Chicago from 1pm – 4:30p….NBCUniversal Local will present content on its NBC and Telemundo streaming news channels, beginning at 12p….CBS News and Stations is offering multiplatform coverage with “Total Eclipse of the Heartland,” airing on CBS and the CBS News Streaming Network at 2p….The Weather Channel is broadcasting live from 7 locations across the United States. …FOX Weather is airing marathon coverage leading up to and throughout the event…ABC News and Nat Geo will offer two-hour live special “Eclipse Across America.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

The WBNA has signed an multi-year rights extension with Prime Video,which will televise 21 games for the league’s upcoming 28th season. And with superstar college players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese declaring for this year’s WNBA draft, it should be a big year. “We’re thrilled to continue bringing exclusive national coverage of the WNBA and highlighting these exceptional athletes to Prime members,” said Charlie Neiman, Head of Sports Partnerships for Prime Video. “Following a successful 2023 season, we’re looking forward to reaching even more milestones with the WNBA and furthering our commitment to women’s sports.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

CrossFit announced Hustle Up as an Official Sponsor of the Masters,Teenage, and Adaptive CrossFit Games. “Over the three weeks of the CrossFit Open, more than 343,500 athletes from 185 countries participated in the world’s largest participatory sporting event, showcasing just how large our community is,” said Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit. “Hustle Up will provide an additional avenue to bring the global community even closer together, as we have a new way to communicate our shared passion for fitness with our 12,000-plus affiliates and members in 146 countries.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $20 million. 

Powerball is played in 43 states.

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – $31.7 million
Monkey Man – $10.1 millio
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – $9 million
The First Omen – $8.4 million
Kung Fu Panda 4 – $7.9 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)