When the White House Correspondents’ Association hosts its first dinner in two years on April 30, it’ll be matched by the return of another D.C. tradition: pre- and post- event receptions, dinners and brunches that have made for a weekend of socializing and schmoozing.
Among the night before parties: Funny or Die and People, which will co-sponsor a late-night fete at The Reach at the Kennedy Center. Both brands have new owners: Henry R. Munoz, III bought Funny or Die and Dotdash purchased People last year and it’s now led by now led by Leah Wyar and Liz Vaccariello. For both brands, this will be their first Whcd weekend event in several years. In 2006, People started an annual party with Time on the Friday evening before the dinner, and the event got to be known for its mix of Hollywood celebrities and White House figures, as well as a hefty swag bag.
Among the night before parties: Funny or Die and People, which will co-sponsor a late-night fete at The Reach at the Kennedy Center. Both brands have new owners: Henry R. Munoz, III bought Funny or Die and Dotdash purchased People last year and it’s now led by now led by Leah Wyar and Liz Vaccariello. For both brands, this will be their first Whcd weekend event in several years. In 2006, People started an annual party with Time on the Friday evening before the dinner, and the event got to be known for its mix of Hollywood celebrities and White House figures, as well as a hefty swag bag.
- 4/19/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ben Silverman and Howard Owens’ Propagate is set to attend MipTV next month with an expanded international distribution team and television slate following its recent acquisition of Electus. The company has also set new format sales ahead of the market that runs April 8-11 in Cannes.
Led by Propagate Content international president Cyrus Farrokh, the distribution team will include new execs from Electus, as well as two promotions and a new hire. Joining from Electus are sales VPs Max Richards and Nick Wang; Svp Business & Legal Affairs David Martinez; and consultant Chris Moreton in finance.
Propagate has also promoted Georgia Berger to manager, Global Scripted Development & Distribution; and Dan Thunell to manager, Distribution & Acquisitions. Chris Olmos has joined the team as supervisor of Worldwide Technical Operations.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Electus’ talented executive team and its top-tier content to the Propagate family,” Farrokh said. “Along with these...
Led by Propagate Content international president Cyrus Farrokh, the distribution team will include new execs from Electus, as well as two promotions and a new hire. Joining from Electus are sales VPs Max Richards and Nick Wang; Svp Business & Legal Affairs David Martinez; and consultant Chris Moreton in finance.
Propagate has also promoted Georgia Berger to manager, Global Scripted Development & Distribution; and Dan Thunell to manager, Distribution & Acquisitions. Chris Olmos has joined the team as supervisor of Worldwide Technical Operations.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Electus’ talented executive team and its top-tier content to the Propagate family,” Farrokh said. “Along with these...
- 3/26/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime is ready for more makeovers. Today, the network announced the premiere date for season two of American Beauty Star.
The new season of the makeup artist competition series will be hosted by model Ashley Graham. The panel of judges includes Christie Brinkley, Cosmopolitan’s Chief Beauty Director Leah Wyar, and world acclaimed celebrity fashion and beauty photographer Yu Tsai.
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The new season of the makeup artist competition series will be hosted by model Ashley Graham. The panel of judges includes Christie Brinkley, Cosmopolitan’s Chief Beauty Director Leah Wyar, and world acclaimed celebrity fashion and beauty photographer Yu Tsai.
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- 11/15/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Lifetime’s beauty competition American Beauty Star has tapped the expertise of legendary supermodel Christie Brinkley, Hearst Magazines Chief Beauty Director Leah Wyar, and fashion and beauty photographer Yu Tsai as the new judges for season 2.
The new season of the reality competition began production on its second season today in Atlanta. Brinkley, Wyar, and Tsai will join supermodel host Ashley Graham and celebrity makeup artist mentor Sir John. Each week, the new trio of judges will use their experience in the industry and perspective to determine who stays in and who packs up their brushes and goes home.
This season will include an exclusive partnership with Hearst Magazines, spearheaded by Holly Whidden, head of Hearst Magazines entertainment division. The partnership will include social and digital content across Hearst titles, unique challenges inspired by the high end magazines, which includes Cosmopolitan. The winner of season 2 will also have the...
The new season of the reality competition began production on its second season today in Atlanta. Brinkley, Wyar, and Tsai will join supermodel host Ashley Graham and celebrity makeup artist mentor Sir John. Each week, the new trio of judges will use their experience in the industry and perspective to determine who stays in and who packs up their brushes and goes home.
This season will include an exclusive partnership with Hearst Magazines, spearheaded by Holly Whidden, head of Hearst Magazines entertainment division. The partnership will include social and digital content across Hearst titles, unique challenges inspired by the high end magazines, which includes Cosmopolitan. The winner of season 2 will also have the...
- 8/23/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
E!'s So Cosmo TV show has been cancelled after just one season, which premiered in February of this year. Women's Wear Daily has confirmed the cancellation and indeed, the show has been removed from NBC-Universal's press site. "Over the course of its brief life, the show averaged a so-so 190,000 viewers, according to Nielsen data," Wwd reports. An E! reality TV series, So Cosmo followed the tastemakers who helm Cosmopolitan magazine. The cast included former Editor-in-Chief and current Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines, Joanna Coles, Diandra Barnwell (Brand Coordinator), Tiffany Reid (Senior Fashion Editor), Steven Brown (Bookings Director), Evan Betts (Fitness Contributor), Adam Mansuroglu (Fashion Editor), James Worthington Demolet (Senior Fashion Editor) and Leah Wyar (Executive Beauty Director). Read More…...
- 7/18/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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