Beginning as an email newsletter in March, with the website to follow in late spring or early summer, The Ringer will be the "exclusive home to all of Simmons' written material," his spokesman said. The staff will be stocked with Grantland alums, including The Ringer's first editor in chief, Sean Fennessey, and the new site will, à la Grantland, cover both sports and culture. (One measure of Simmons' influence? MTV News has already snapped up several of his most popular former writers, including Brian Phillips and Molly Lambert, for its beefed up digital presence — which will also feature La Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson.) The Ringer is part of Simmons' new shingle, the Bill Simmons Media Group. The move signals Simmons' desire to reassert his independence after a trying (though immensely lucrative) period at Espn, during which he regularly bristled under the network's interference. Along with his exclusive agreement with HBO (see below), which.
- 2/17/2016
- by Anne Thompson and Matt Brennan
- Thompson on Hollywood
Donald Trump flubbed a Bible reference while speaking at a campaign event at Virginia's Liberty University on Monday - and the religious crowd was quick to call him out on it. "We're going to protect Christianity. I can say that. I don't have to be politically correct," the billionaire businessman said. "Two Corinthians, 3:17, that's the whole ballgame … is that the one you like?" Err, close. The verse, "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty," hails from what Christians refer to as "Second Corinthians" - not "Two Corinthians." Several students...
- 1/19/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Donald Trump flubbed a Bible reference while speaking at a campaign event at Virginia's Liberty University on Monday - and the religious crowd was quick to call him out on it. "We're going to protect Christianity. I can say that. I don't have to be politically correct," the billionaire businessman said. "Two Corinthians, 3:17, that's the whole ballgame … is that the one you like?" Err, close. The verse, "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty," hails from what Christians refer to as "Second Corinthians" - not "Two Corinthians." Several students...
- 1/19/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Cmt has named Kurt Patat as Svp Communications. He reports to Cmt President Brian Phillips, and his appointment is effective immediately. In his new role, Patat will oversee all media relations as well as internal communications for Cmt, managing publicity teams in both Santa Monica and Nashville, where he will divide his time. He also will direct the publicity campaigns for Cmt's original series, documentaries and tentpole events. Additionally, Patat will be responsible…...
- 5/28/2015
- Deadline TV
The Standard Hotel employee who leaked the surveillance video of Solange Knowles attacking Jay Z in an elevator while Beyoncé looks on after the Met Gala has been fired, according to a statement released by the Standard Hotel where the event took place.
“The Standard has identified the individual responsible for breaching the security policies of the hotel and recording the confidential CCTV video released by TMZ,” Brian Phillips, Standard Hotel spokesman, announced on Wednesday, May 14.
Phillips went on to confirm that they had fired the suspect and are turning over their investigative findings to the appropriate authorities.
“The Standard has already terminated the individual and will now be pursuing all available civil and criminal remedies,” Phillips said.
The video appeared to have been recorded on a cell phone while it was shown on a security monitor, and sources revealed that there were very few people who would have had...
“The Standard has identified the individual responsible for breaching the security policies of the hotel and recording the confidential CCTV video released by TMZ,” Brian Phillips, Standard Hotel spokesman, announced on Wednesday, May 14.
Phillips went on to confirm that they had fired the suspect and are turning over their investigative findings to the appropriate authorities.
“The Standard has already terminated the individual and will now be pursuing all available civil and criminal remedies,” Phillips said.
The video appeared to have been recorded on a cell phone while it was shown on a security monitor, and sources revealed that there were very few people who would have had...
- 5/16/2014
- Uinterview
The Standard Hotel is identified the employee who leaked the video of Solange attacking Jay Z in an elevator. The person may have pocketed $250,000 for handing over the tape to TMZ but promptly lost their job. ”The Standard has already terminated the individual and will now be pursuing all available civil and criminal remedies,” said Brian Phillips, a spokesman for the hotel.
Meanwhile, team Beyonce is on lockdown. With so many leaks, rumors and speculation going on about her and her family, the singer is making sure no one says a thing.
Beyonce is going to Kim Kardashian‘s wedding! Many wondered if she would skip considering her lack of affection for the reality star and distaste for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. But the singer will attend alongside her hubby Jay Z and that means one thing: drama.
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Meanwhile, team Beyonce is on lockdown. With so many leaks, rumors and speculation going on about her and her family, the singer is making sure no one says a thing.
Beyonce is going to Kim Kardashian‘s wedding! Many wondered if she would skip considering her lack of affection for the reality star and distaste for Keeping Up with the Kardashians. But the singer will attend alongside her hubby Jay Z and that means one thing: drama.
[Photo: Getty]...
- 5/15/2014
- by VH1
- TheFabLife - Movies
Exclusive: Mary Beth Cunin, Cmt‘s Svp of Programming Strategy, is leaving the network at the end of the year. Originally based in Cmt’s Nashville headquarters and reporting directly to Brian Philips, President, Cmt, Cunin oversees program scheduling, promotion scheduling, acquisitions and digital content strategy for the network. Cunin relocated to Los Angeles in August. Cmt is expected to name a replacement, to be based in Nashville, in the new year. During her nine-year tenure at Cmt, Cunin acquired off-network shows Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Trading Spouses and negotiated a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to bring original episodes of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? to the channel simultaneously with broadcast syndication. On the original programming front, Cunin’s highest-profile initiative was the 2011 launch of a Cmt original movie division to produce TV movies for the network. It has since been shelved.
- 12/6/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Nashville, Tenn. — Presidential elections are usually serious business, but President Barack Obama and likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney are taking a little time for laughs during the Cmt Music Awards on Wednesday.
Obama and Romney have taped video segments that will appear as part of the country music award show's opening segment. Cmt President Brian Philips said in a statement that each is "in on the joke."
"They're each great sports," he said.
The fun kicks off at 8 p.m. Edt from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Cmt with hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell. A host of celebrities from across the entertainment dial are scheduled to appear as well, but they'll be battling for attention with the focus on Obama and Romney.
Chances are Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will take over the spotlight by the end of the evening, though. It doesn't take a statistician to sort out the...
Obama and Romney have taped video segments that will appear as part of the country music award show's opening segment. Cmt President Brian Philips said in a statement that each is "in on the joke."
"They're each great sports," he said.
The fun kicks off at 8 p.m. Edt from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Cmt with hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell. A host of celebrities from across the entertainment dial are scheduled to appear as well, but they'll be battling for attention with the focus on Obama and Romney.
Chances are Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will take over the spotlight by the end of the evening, though. It doesn't take a statistician to sort out the...
- 6/6/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Us President Barack Obama and Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney will appear during the opening segment of tonight's 2012 Cmt Music Awards. The cameo will mark Obama's second appearance at the awards ceremony after his stint in 2008 with Hilary Clinton and John McCain. Cmt's President Brian Philips said in a statement: "The President and Governor Romney each understand the reach of the Cmt audience, particularly on our highest-rated night of the year. "They're each great sports, they're 'in (more)...
- 6/6/2012
- by By Kristina Bustos
- Digital Spy
Though Tuesday night’s American Idol victor, Phillip Phillips, is a rocker, the show has undoubtedly become a breeding ground for country artists. From Carrie Underwood to Kellie Pickler to Scotty McCreery, a fair amount will be represented at next month’s 11th Annual Cmt Music Awards. Cmt President Brian Philips tells The Hollywood Reporter that shows like Idol and The Voice have been “particularly kind to country.” Photos: Cmt Awards 2011 Red Carpet Arrivals “I think these music competition shows have been good for music… These shows have given us some of our biggest and prolific stars,” Philips said.
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- 5/24/2012
- by Sophie A. Schillaci , Michele Amabile Angermiller
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
All eyes will be on Nashville next month when the 11th annual Cmt Music Awards descend upon the city’s Bridgestone Arena for a night of raucous performances, crazed fans and, of course, trophies. The annual awards ceremony has become an integral stop on a crowded country music awards show circuit, which includes the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Country Awards and Country Music Association Awards. Photos: Cmt Awards 2011 Red Carpet Arrivals “Our tone is different,” Cmt president Brian Philips tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Our toning is, intentionally, a bit more casual, a little more irreverent, and that’s
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- 5/17/2012
- by Sophie A. Schillaci
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At its upfront presentation today, Cmt announced the pickup of two new series, including the network’s first-ever animated comedy, Bounty Hunters. The Blue Collar Comedy trio of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will voice characters and will executive produce the series, which will premiere in 2013. Bounty Hunters, about three friends and their two-bit bounty hunting business, is a produced by Muse Entertainment and Parallel Entertainment. Additionally, Cmt has ordered 10-episode reality series Trinity 911, about a small town Texas police force, which will debut later this year. Endemol USA is producing. Joining Cmt’s Evp, Programming and Development Jayson Dinsmore onstage at the network’s upfront presentation at New York’s Museum of Arts & Design, were Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, executive producers of Cmt’s upcoming series CheerR, along with series star and coach, Patty Ann Romero. Top Viacom brass, including Philippe Daumon and Tom Dooley,...
- 4/4/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Former Svp alternative development at NBC Jayson Dinsmore has joined Cmt as Evp development. He will oversee all development for the channel and manage the network’s development team, based primarily out of Cmt’s Santa Monica offices, reporting to Cmt president Brian Philips. Dinsmore succeeds Bob Kusbit who recently left to return to producing full-time. Philips called Dinsmore "a production-savvy executive with a deep background in hit reality, (who) enjoys a terrific reputation within the La community." Dinsmore exited NBC amidst an executive restructuring in the alternative department a year ago. He spent a decade at the peacock network serving in several capacities, including Svp alternative development and VP alternative programming and development. He oversaw such shows as Deal or No Deal, The Sing-Off, Minute To Win It, The Restaurant and Three Wishes as well as production on a number of specials, including the Golden Globes, the Tournament of...
- 2/2/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Updated: Cmt’s Bob Kusbit is leaving his post as head of development at the end of this year to return to producing full-time through his company, One Louder Prods. Kusbit is a MTV Networks veteran who was an executive at MTV from 1997-2003, creating such franchises for the network as Total Request Live and Made before segueing into producing with an overall deal at MTV Networks. When he joined Cmt in 2007, the MTV Networks-owned channel allowed him to keep his company up and running. "I sort of have been juggling both balls the whole time, and while I love Cmt, I love wrapping my hands around projects and producing," Kusbit said. He will now return full-time to his Wme-repped One Louder Prods., which produces the Emmy-winning Made. Additionally, his overall deal with MTV Networks will now expand to include Cmt, which has already greenlit a series of Made...
- 12/15/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Nominees for this year's Cmt Music Awards have been announced by Evan Farmer and Laura Bell Bundy on May 11. Along with Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood lead the nominations with three nods each.
The four country music acts are competing against each other in Video of the Year. In this category, they are joined by such contenders as Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert. Taylor and Carrie additionally are facing off one another in Female Video of the Year. In this battle, they are joined by Miranda and Reba McEntire.
Taylor, who was recently announced as recipient of Hal David Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, receives her third gong in Collaborative Video of the Year, thanks to her appearance in Kellie Pickler's "Best Days of Your Life" clip. She and Kellie will compete...
The four country music acts are competing against each other in Video of the Year. In this category, they are joined by such contenders as Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert. Taylor and Carrie additionally are facing off one another in Female Video of the Year. In this battle, they are joined by Miranda and Reba McEntire.
Taylor, who was recently announced as recipient of Hal David Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, receives her third gong in Collaborative Video of the Year, thanks to her appearance in Kellie Pickler's "Best Days of Your Life" clip. She and Kellie will compete...
- 5/12/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, and Jason Aldean lead the pack of nominees for the 2010 Cmt Music Awards. They each scored three nominations each, including all appearing among the finalists for Video of the Year.
Swift and Underwood also picked up nominations for Female Video of the Year, while Lady Antebellum earned one for Group Video of the Year, along with Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band, and Gloriana. Underwood and Lady Antebellum also appear together in the Cmt Performance of the Year category for best musical performance in a Cmt special, along with Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, and Brad Paisley.
McEntire, McGraw, Paisley and the Zac Brown Band all earned two nominations each, along with Sugarland, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and Steel Magnolia.
"When you look at the talent and diversity amassed within these categories, it's easy to see why this has been Cmt's biggest year ever,...
Swift and Underwood also picked up nominations for Female Video of the Year, while Lady Antebellum earned one for Group Video of the Year, along with Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band, and Gloriana. Underwood and Lady Antebellum also appear together in the Cmt Performance of the Year category for best musical performance in a Cmt special, along with Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, and Brad Paisley.
McEntire, McGraw, Paisley and the Zac Brown Band all earned two nominations each, along with Sugarland, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and Steel Magnolia.
"When you look at the talent and diversity amassed within these categories, it's easy to see why this has been Cmt's biggest year ever,...
- 5/11/2010
- icelebz.com
Lady Antebellum also score three nominations for the show, set to air live June 9.
By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Fans got to vote on the final group of nominees for the 2010 Cmt Music Awards, set to take place on June 9 in Nashville. On Tuesday (May 11), Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and this year's crossover act Lady Antebellum lead the nominees with three nominations each, as voted on by the fans after the initial set of nominations were announced in April.
Swift and Underwood will face off in the Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year categories. Lady Antebellum are also nominated for Video of the Year. Swift rounds out her noms with a nod for Collaborative Video of the Year, while Underwood is up for Cmt Performance of the Year from the 2009 Cmt Music Awards.
A full list of nominees can be found on the Cmt Music Awards website.
By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
Fans got to vote on the final group of nominees for the 2010 Cmt Music Awards, set to take place on June 9 in Nashville. On Tuesday (May 11), Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and this year's crossover act Lady Antebellum lead the nominees with three nominations each, as voted on by the fans after the initial set of nominations were announced in April.
Swift and Underwood will face off in the Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year categories. Lady Antebellum are also nominated for Video of the Year. Swift rounds out her noms with a nod for Collaborative Video of the Year, while Underwood is up for Cmt Performance of the Year from the 2009 Cmt Music Awards.
A full list of nominees can be found on the Cmt Music Awards website.
- 5/11/2010
- MTV Music News
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