Tom Cruise declined the Kennedy Center honor due to scheduling conflicts, with President Trump involved in the selection process and emphasizing a focus on non-'woke' celebrities.
Tom Cruise declined a Kennedy Center Honor from Donald Trump due to scheduling conflicts, making him the most high-profile potential honoree to refuse the award amid political tensions and prior refusals by other celebrities. The event is scheduled for December 7.
Tom Cruise declined the Kennedy Center Honor due to scheduling conflicts, despite being offered the award by Donald Trump, who also announced he would host the event. The honorees include musicians and actors like Kiss and Sylvester Stallone, but not Trump himself. Trump expressed a desire to be honored next year and took on hosting duties amid mixed reactions.
Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum have ended their relationship after three years, citing their demanding schedules as the primary reason for their split. Both actors are heavily involved in multiple projects, with Tatum filming 'Roofman' and Kravitz working on 'Alpha Gang' among others. Despite their breakup, they had previously bonded over their shared passion for art while working together on the film 'Blink Twice.'
Karen Pittman, who played Dr. Nya Wallace on "And Just Like That," will not return for Season 3 due to scheduling conflicts with her commitments to two other streaming series. This makes her the second actor to exit the series, following Sara Ramírez. Pittman's character's love connection with Toussaint Feldman will be left in suspense as a result.
Karen Pittman, who played Professor Nya Wallace in the first two seasons of And Just Like That, will not return for the third season due to scheduling conflicts with her commitments to two other streaming series. This departure follows the news that Sara Ramírez will also not be returning for the next season. The show, a Sex and the City spin-off, has faced criticism, with one critic calling it "the worst show on television."
Julianne Hough has canceled her 2024 Dancing With The Stars tour appearances due to scheduling conflicts caused by a change in her production shooting schedule. The 35-year-old performer expressed her disappointment at missing the opportunity to connect with fans in person but assured that the cast is delivering an unforgettable show. Hough had originally planned to appear for a limited number of dates on the tour, but did not disclose the conflicting project.
Travis Kelce will not be able to attend the Grammys to support his girlfriend Taylor Swift due to his tight Super Bowl schedule, which also prevents him from attending the Pro Bowl. Swift, who is up for six awards at the Grammys, will have to go solo on the red carpet. The conflict in their schedules does not indicate any issues in their relationship, as Kelce recently expressed his love for Swift. Additionally, Kelce is set to be featured in a comic book, and Swift's own comic book has been updated to reflect their romance.
A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump may have the opportunity to testify in the upcoming E. Jean Carroll defamation trial, despite his lawyer's request for a weeklong adjournment due to his mother-in-law's funeral and campaign events. The judge offered to delay the end of the trial to accommodate Trump's schedule, allowing him to testify on Jan. 22, six days after the funeral. This trial focuses on determining further damages owed to Carroll after a federal jury awarded her $5 million in a previous trial, where Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Carroll's attorneys opposed the delay, citing Trump's history of seeking trial delays and ongoing defamation.
David Hyde Pierce explains that he didn't return for the Frasier reboot because he wanted to pursue other projects and didn't want to be committed to a show. He was working on the Julia TV show and preparing for the premiere of the musical Here We Are. Pierce also believes that the reboot is doing well without him and has moved on to new characters.
Paul Giamatti reveals that he was supposed to appear in Twin Peaks: The Return, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, calling it "heartbreaking." Giamatti had always wanted to work with co-creator David Lynch and would have played one of the Mitchum brothers, mobsters who befriend FBI Agent Dale Cooper. The role was ultimately played by Jim Belushi and Robert Knepper. However, there's still hope for Giamatti to join the Twin Peaks universe in a potential future installment.
Paul Giamatti reveals he missed out on a role in the Twin Peaks revival series due to scheduling conflicts, which he describes as heartbreaking. Giamatti was supposed to play one of the Mitchum brothers, but the roles went to Jim Belushi and Robert Knepper. He admits that he couldn't bring himself to watch the show because of his disappointment. Giamatti expresses his admiration for David Lynch and hopes to work with him someday.
Paul Giamatti reveals that he was cast to star in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" reboot but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts, which was heartbreaking for him. He was set to play one of the mobster characters who befriend the Kyle MacLachlan character. Giamatti expresses his admiration for Lynch and his disappointment at missing the opportunity to work with him. He also discusses the demanding production schedules of long-running shows like "Billions" and his preference for limited series. Despite missing out on "Twin Peaks," Giamatti recently reunited with his "Sideways" director Alexander Payne on the film "The Holdovers."
Paul Giamatti reveals that he was cast to star in David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" reboot but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts, which was heartbreaking for him. He was set to play one of the mobster characters who befriend the Kyle MacLachlan character. Giamatti expresses his admiration for Lynch and his disappointment at missing the opportunity. He also discusses the demanding production schedule of his show "Billions" and his reluctance to commit to another long-running TV series.
As Hollywood prepares to resume production after the recent strikes, anxieties arise regarding cast availabilities, crew availability, and scheduling conflicts. The strikes have disrupted production schedules, leading to debates about priority and conflicts between projects. Concerns also arise about crew shortages and the competition between interrupted shoots and new productions. The timing of reaching an agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP is crucial, as a delay could push production start dates back several months. Despite the challenges, the industry's desire to make up for lost time could provide opportunities for those who have been out of work.