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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Gianna & Jacqueline Toboni Launch Production Company Mother Media
EXCLUSIVE: Journalist and two-time Emmy-winning documentarian Gianna Toboni and her sister, actress and producer Jacqueline Toboni (The L Word: Generation Q), have announced the launch of Mother Media, a new bi-coastal production company dedicated to producing deeply personal, zeitgeist-defining content across both scripted and unscripted formats. With a slate that ranges from death row documentaries to celebrity biopics, Mother Media aims to explore the human condition through narratives that resonate on both an emotional and cultural level. More from Deadline 'SNL' Cast Unpacks Season 50 Including Miss Eggy, Chloe Fineman's Big Dumb Line, Straight Bowen Yang & Sarah Sherman Nearly Getting "Jacked" Octavia Spencer Returning For Blumhouse's 'Ma' Sequel Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20M Defamation Suit Over 2020 Documentary Alleging Rape 'Our mission at Mother Media is to tell stories that feel both intensely personal and undeniably relevant,' said Gianna. 'Whether we're inside a prison cell or on a Hollywood set, we want to bring audiences closer to the truth of a person's experience—and by extension, the truth of our time.' Added Jacqueline: 'We've always been drawn to complex characters and stories that challenge the status quo. With Mother Media, we're creating a space where those stories can come to life in honor of our mother, the greatest storyteller we know.' Mother Media's debut project is a documentary titled Just Kids, which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday. The film follows three families living in states that have banned gender-affirming care as they navigate the emotional, legal, and political stakes of their situation. As misinformation and fear dominate headlines, the film re-centers the human cost — and resilience— of those most impacted. The doc was just awarded a $25,000 grant from Subject Matter that will help support the filmmakers' impact, outreach, and distribution efforts. Mother Media is currently in production on a celebrity biopic, with several more scripted and unscripted projects in active development. A primary focus going forward will be to leverage unscripted IP for narrative adaptations. Gianna Toboni gained prominence as a senior correspondent and producer for Vice News, where she contributed to over 50 films that aired on platforms like HBO, Showtime, Hulu, and Vice. Her investigative work has taken her to more than 30 countries, including Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. She was among the first journalists to interview ISIS fighters on the frontlines in Iraq and has reported on issues such as cartel violence in Mexico, political corruption, and the plight of women escaping oppressive regimes. Before joining Vice, she worked as a correspondent for Al Jazeera and as a producer for ABC News. Jacquelin Toboni has been seen starring on shows like Doctor Odyssey, The L Word: Generation Q, Easy, and Grimm, with additional appearances in a number of indies. Mother Media is represented by CAA. Best of Deadline 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Why Morgan Wallen was replaced by Joe Jonas in SNL sketch
Country music star Morgan Wallen reportedly declined to participate in a Saturday Night Live (SNL) musical sketch titled "Big Dumb Line," leading to his replacement by Joe Jonas. Wallen's "abrupt" exit from the live show, where he left the stage as the credits rolled instead of interacting with the cast, sparked controversy and confusion. SNL cast member Kenan Thompson expressed his bewilderment at Wallen's departure, describing it as a "spike in the norm." Wallen later posted an Instagram story with a picture of a private jet and the caption "Get me to God's country," which he subsequently used on merchandise. Sources close to Wallen claim there was no ill intent behind his actions, suggesting he might not have been aware of the cameras during his exit.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgan Wallen selling merch inspired by Saturday Night Live controversy
Morgan Wallen is now selling merchandise inspired by his controversial exit from Saturday Night Live at the weekend. The country music star sparked controversy when he walked off the SNL stage early as the credits rolled instead of sticking around for a couple of minutes to celebrate a successful show with the cast members and guest host Mikey Madison, as per tradition. Wallen's behaviour prompted viewers to wonder if he disliked his time as a musical guest on the sketch show. He fuelled the speculation further by posting a photo of a private jet on his Instagram Stories with the caption, "Get me to God's country." The Last Night hitmaker has now capitalised on the furore by selling a white T-shirt and two baseball caps featuring the now-viral quote. They are being sold for $45 (£35) each on his official website. He promoted the new additions to his shop on his Instagram Stories without additional comment. Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that Wallen was offered a cameo in a pre-taped SNL sketch, Big Dumb Line, but he turned it down and was replaced by Joe Jonas. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, longtime SNL star Kenan Thompson discussed the singer's "abrupt" exit and questioned what he meant with his Instagram quote. "The 'God's country' of it all is strange because it's like, 'What are you trying to say?' (Are) you trying to say that we are not in God's country? We're not all in God's country? We're not all under God's umbrella? That's not necessarily my favourite," he stated. Wallen has yet to explain why he walked off the stage during the credits.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neil Young Concerned Trump Will Bar Him From Returning to U.S. After European Tour
Neil Young has shared his concern that his vocal critique of President Donald Trump, combined with his Canadian heritage, could get him barred from reentering the United States after he returns from his upcoming European tour this summer. 'When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket,' Young wrote on his website Tuesday, seeming to reference the Trump administration deporting student activists. More from The Hollywood Reporter Wet Leg Announce 'Moisturizer,' First Album in Three Years Morgan Wallen Was Asked to Perform Joe Jonas Part on 'SNL' Sketch 'Big Dumb Line' As Coachella 2025 Nears, Sites Are Offering Rare Deals On Weekend Passes as Prices Drop Young is slated to start his European dates for his upcoming tour in June, along with U.S. dates beginning in Charlotte in August. Young announced he'd officially become a U.S. citizen back in 2020, though clearly, he's still worried that wouldn't be enough to protect him. 'If I come back from Europe and am barred, can't play my USA tour, all of the folks who bought tickets will not be able to come to a concert by me,' Young wrote. 'That is happening all the time now. Countries have new advice for those returning to America. That's right folks, if you say anything bad about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering USA. If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows? We'll all find that out together.' Young is one of many musicians who've spoken out about Trump since he won reelection in November. Back in January, Selena Gomez posted a video in tears over the Trump administration's deportations of undocumented immigrants. The same month, Madonna slammed Trump, writing that his administration is 'slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for.' Billie Eilish spoke out during one of her concerts after the election, telling the audience that 'someone who hates women so, so deeply is about to be the president.' 'If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for freedom,' Young wrote. 'I love America and its people and its music and its culture.' 'By these latest actions of our US government, it seems that those who speak out freely with their own opinions are now vulnerable to a non-existent Trump law,' Young continued. He finished his letter by writing, 'One country, indivisible, with Liberty and Freedom for all. Remember that? I do.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgan Wallen ‘refused to do SNL sketch' and was replaced by Joe Jonas
Morgan Wallen reportedly refused to take part in a musical sketch during his appearance on last weekend's Saturday Night Live, and was ultimately replaced by Joe Jonas. The 31-year-old country star stirred controversy with his 'abrupt' exit from Saturday's live show. Now Page Six reports that the sketch 'Big Dumb Line,' which featured stars including Mikey Madison, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman and Bowen Yang singing about their favorite things to do in New York City was written with Wallen in mind. When he turned the sketch down, Joe Jonas was recruited to replace him. The publication quotes an SNL insider as saying: '[Wallen] was asked but declined, so they got Joe instead.' The insider also reported that Wallen was 'not super friendly' on set, adding: 'They had hopes he would do the pre-tape and perhaps more, but no joy.' Earlier this week, SNL star Kenan Thompson shared his confusion over Wallen's hasty departure. As the show came to a close, Wallen quickly walked off the stage as the credits began to roll, rather than sticking around to talk to and congratulate the cast members until the broadcast ended, as most guests tend to do. After the episode had aired, Wallen shared a photo on his Instagram Story showing a private jet on a runway, along with the caption: 'Get me to God's country.' Thompson, 46, who is SNL's longest serving cast member, shared his thoughts on Wallen's behavior in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, describing the singer's departure as 'so abrupt' and 'a spike in the norm.' 'I don't know what goes through people's minds when they decide to do stuff like that,' he told the magazine. 'I don't know if [Wallen] understood the assignment or not, or if he was really feeling a certain kind of way.' 'You see somebody before you get a chance to say 'hi' or say 'good job' or anything like that, they just dipping,' he added. 'I thought maybe he had to go to the potty or something… It's definitely a spike in the norm.' The comedian explained that the cast are 'so used to everybody just turning around and high fiving us, everybody's saying 'Good job, good job, good job.' So when there's a departure from that, it's like, hmm, I wonder what that's about'. 'Seems like a complicated individual, I guess,' he continued, before adding that Prince behaved in the same manner during a past appearance on SNL. 'I'm not saying Morgan Wallen is Prince, but we weren't surprised because Prince was notoriously kind of standoffish. It's just how he was. So we just thought, like, 'OK, now he's gone back into fantasyland.' 'But Saturday I guess it was just different because it just felt so abrupt. And it was already such a small grouping on the stage anyway. So it was just like, oh wow, that was pretty visible. You know what I'm saying? It was a pretty visible thing.' Thompson went on to address Wallen's subsequent post on Instagram, adding that: 'The 'God's country' of it all is strange because it's like, what are you trying to say? 'You trying to say that we are not in God's country? We're not all in God's country? We're not all under God's umbrella? That's not necessarily my favorite.' Sources close to Wallen told Variety that there was no ill intent behind the singer's brusque departure or his social media post, and stressed that he enjoyed his time on the show. They also revealed that Wallen had exited the stage in the same way during rehearsals, and suggested that he might not have been thinking about the camera.
