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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Video reveals big noughties star's ‘new life'
Actress Eliza Dushku has quit Hollywood - and she just marked a milestone in setting up her next career.
CBC
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Just for Laughs founder lashes out at media after 2nd day on stand at civil trial
The founder of Montreal's Just for Laughs festival broke his silence on Thursday about sexual assault allegations, accusing reporters of denying him justice as he emerged from a second day on the stand at a civil trial. Gilbert Rozon, 70, is testifying in his own defence in response to allegations from nine Quebec women who are seeking $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in Quebec Superior Court. He has denied the allegations. Soon after the testimony, Rozon sparred with reporters about how they had covered his case. "Convicted, executed the same day, and then I lost everything. So what more do you want? It was the business I built with my own hands and my teams for 35 years, all the women who were at the top were kicked out," the Just for Laughs founder said following his second day on the stand. "I lost everything, I was ruined. I'm here for justice, not even for myself, it's so that the law remains." Earlier in the day, the Quebec impresario testified he regretted pleading guilty to a charge involving a 19-year-old female croupier during a 1998 party at the Manoir Rouville-Campbell in Mont-St-Hilaire, Que. Rozon told the court he was under immense pressure to resolve the case, which caused his entertainment company to be "plunged into a media hellhole" when it was made public. "We were losing tens of thousands of dollars a day. It quickly reached $2 million," Rozon told the court. After meeting with family, he said he was encouraged to settle the matter and plead guilty. He eventually received an unconditional discharge on appeal. "They told me it was better to settle for the good of the company," Rozon told the court. "But for a long time I resented those who had ordered me to do that because I felt like I was betraying my convictions, my principles." All of the women suing Rozon in the civil trial have testified about their experiences and faced cross-examination. Rozon said outside the courtroom he would answer all allegations made during the trial. "If I don't defend myself, it will become a form of legalized extortion, and that's what's happening," Rozon said. "What do I have to gain here? … Explain it to me, please." His testimony is expected to continue over several days in the coming weeks. "A couple of weeks from now they (will) ask me all the questions and you can trust them to push me to the limit, so I'll answer it," Rozon said. "You can be sure of that." Rozon's second day on the stand also touched on his lengthy career as an entertainment mogul, discussing the rise of his Just for Laughs comedy empire, as well as his popularity in France as a no-nonsense judge on "La France a un incroyable talent," a show based on the U.S. version, "America's Got Talent." Rozon was a star on the French show until he was let go due to his legal troubles in 2017. Rozon also repeated to reporters something his lawyer had raised at the outset of the civil trial: that he was a "scapegoat" during the #MeToo movement. The trial before Quebec Superior Court Justice Chantal Tremblay is the latest stage in a winding legal battle that began as a class-action lawsuit brought by numerous women calling themselves Les Courageuses. It was converted into individual suits after a 2020 Quebec Court of Appeal ruling. Nine women — Patricia Tulasne, Lyne Charlebois, Anne-Marie Charrette, Annick Charrette, Sophie Moreau, Danie Frenette, Guylaine Courcelles, Mary Sicari, and Martine Roy — filed lawsuits against Rozon. Only one of a series of police complaints against Rozon resulted in a criminal trial. In that case, he was found not guilty on charges of rape and indecent assault connected to events alleged to have taken place in 1980 involving Annick Charette. The prosecution declined to press criminal charges in 13 other complaints.
Argaam
25-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Time Entertainment's offering price set at SAR 76-80/share
AlKhair Capital, the financial advisor and lead manager on the potential offering of Time Entertainment Co. announced that the offering price range was set between SAR 76-80 per share. In a statement to Tadawul, the company noted that the book building process to qualified investors will run from May 27 to June 1. For More IPOs According to data available to Argaam, the company plans to sell 200,000 shares, or 20% of capital, at a par value of SAR 10 per share, in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nomu-Parallel Market. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved, in December 2024, the application received from the company to register its shares for direct listing on Nomu. Time Entertainment was established in 2012 as a limited liability company under the name Time Talent Management Company. It was later transformed into a joint stock company in 2023. The company's primary activity is organizing entertainment events, including professional event consulting, live creative experiences, shows, and celebrations.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Zachary Levi's Cryptic Comment About Secret Donald Trump Supporters In Hollywood
is stirring the pot with some cryptic comments that have Hollywood buzzing. The "Shazam!" star recently hinted that far more celebrities voted for than the public might think, but they're keeping quiet about it. Without naming names, Zachary Levi claims that many in the industry supported the current president but are just "afraid" to go public. Levi initially sparked controversy back in October when he took to Instagram Live, calling on 'closeted conservatives' and 'closeted Trump voters' within the entertainment industry to speak out. Now, months after the election, Levi claims multiple figures within the entertainment industry have privately reached out to express their appreciation after he shifted his support to Donald Trump, following the departure of his initial 2024 choice, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The 44-year-old actor also claimed the messages came quietly, suggesting a broader undercurrent of hidden support within Hollywood. "I know it to be true because I've gotten messages from lots of people who I won't name but who were very grateful to me for taking the stand that I took," he told Variety. "And also they would tell me, 'I want to do that, but I'm so afraid.' And I would tell them, 'Listen, you're on your journey. I'm on my journey. You've got to keep trusting God.'" He later added that those who "feel compelled to step out in that way" need to "do it boldly and know that you're going to be OK. And if you don't feel that conviction yet, then don't. It's all good." He also acknowledged that his political views have already led to lost job opportunities. "I know that there are people that would prefer not to work with me now because of my opinions. My team has let me know," Levi said of his recent experiences with work. "They haven't given me any specific names, but there are people who prefer not to work with me at this time. And it's unfortunate. I knew that was probably going to happen. I didn't make this decision blindly or casually." During the Presidential election, Levi famously made headlines after he publicly threw his support behind Donald Trump during a passionate speech at the Reclaim America Tour in Michigan. The 44-year-old actor, who previously backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told the crowd that he could no longer sit on the sidelines in what he called a 'broken' country. During the event, Levi spoke candidly about his political journey, sharing that he was raised by parents who were 'Kennedy Democrats turned Reagan Republicans,' a background that instilled in him a 'healthy distrust' of both government and unchecked corporate power. He kicked off his speech by asking attendees to turn to one another and say, 'I'm really glad that you're alive and you're here right now,' calling the moment one of 'love and unity.' 'We're here for unity, right? We're here to make sure that we value every single person,' Levi said. 'Whether you're a Democrat, whether you're a Republican, whether you're a Libertarian, an Independent, every single one of us is a child of God.' While he initially supported Kennedy's presidential bid, Levi explained why he ultimately shifted his endorsement. 'In a perfect world, perhaps I would have voted for Bobby,' he admitted. 'But we don't live in a perfect world. We live in a very broken one… And so I stand with Bobby and I stand with everyone else who is standing with President Trump.' Levi isn't the only one who publicly endorsed Trump. made headlines when he publicly endorsed the current President just minutes after he survived an assassination attempt, writing on social media, 'I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.' Country star also threw his support behind Trump earlier this year, sharing a photo of the two together along with the caption, 'I stand here with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump as a proud AMERICAN. Mr. Trump is the 6th U.S. President I've met and I felt like Mr. Corey Comperatore was right there with us.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Zachary Levi says he knows who voted for Trump in Hollywood… but they're 'afraid' to go public
Zachary Levi is standing by his claim that many in Hollywood secretly support Donald Trump —but are too afraid to say so publicly. The Shazam! star, 44, reiterated that he's been contacted by multiple entertainment industry peers who privately thanked him for endorsing Trump after his initial 2024 pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out. 'I know it to be true because I've gotten messages from lots of people who I won't name but who were very grateful to me for taking the stand that I took,' Levi told Variety in a new interview. 'And also they would tell me, 'I want to do that, but I'm so afraid.' And I would tell them, 'Listen, you're on your journey. I'm on my journey. You've got to keep trusting God. 'And if you feel compelled to step out in that way, then do it boldly and know that you're going to be OK. And if you don't feel that conviction yet, then don't. It's all good."' Levi first stirred controversy last October when he posted an Instagram Live video urging 'closeted conservatives and closeted Trump voters' in the entertainment industry to come forward. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'My cry to all of you out there, you closeted conservatives, closeted Trump voters—y'all, it's now or never,' he said at the time. 'I would never pressure you to do that, but know that if what you're afraid of is somehow the backlash of an industry that's not going to exist very soon, then don't let that hold you back.' He also admitted in the Variety interview that his political stance has already cost him work. 'I know that there are people that would prefer not to work with me now because of my opinions. My team has let me know,' Levi said. 'They haven't given me any specific names, but there are people who prefer not to work with me at this time. And it's unfortunate. I knew that was probably going to happen. I didn't make this decision blindly or casually.' Levi also responded to past criticism from Snow White actress Rachel Zegler, his Shazam! costar, who once wrote on social media that she hoped Trump supporters 'never know peace.' 'I am one of those people, obviously,' Levi said. 'Should I hate her because she's downstream of all of these voices that are telling her that [Trump is] Hitler and the people who vote for him are Nazis? She's a really talented girl, and I do think that she wants the best for the world deep down.' After his October Instagram Live, Levi's political views were also criticized by The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg. She challenged his claim that Hollywood is predominantly liberal by stating it's 'always been a very right-leaning town.' Levi later responded, pointing out that Goldberg could only name two conservative actors—Jon Voight and Dennis Quaid—as evidence. 'There's plenty—and by the way, they have sent me lots of messages—plenty of people in my industry in Hollywood that are terrified to publicly say that they would vote for Donald Trump or be conservative in any way,' Levi said. 'That's why you don't see them. That's why they're not very prevalent or prominent, because they know that there's ramifications for this kind of s**t.'
