HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES
Written by KingCnote on January 20, 2022
Olivia Rodrigo’s career outgrew her manager, who she fired. Hits Daily Double reports that “top-tier managers” have asked for meetings with Olivia in hopes of representing her skyrocketing career.
Pete Davidson shared secrets from his New Year’s Eve bash with Miley Cyrus. A producer told Pete to get a spray tan so he wouldn’t look “so bad on camera.” He compared his sex appeal to being a “diamond in the trash.” (Us Weekly) However, backstage at Saturday Night Live, Pete has a new nickname: “Diva.” Cast members resent Pete for missing rehearsals to canoodle with Kim Kardashian. (The Sun, UK)
The Beijing Winter Olympics are happening without fans in the stands nor NBC announcers inside the venues. Blame Omicron. NBC Sports exec Greg Hughes revealed on Wednesday (quote) “Our coverage will be first rate, but plans are evolving by the day. Announcers will call events remotely from our Connecticut facility.” (USA Today)
Jimmy Fallon pulled an audio stunt on The Tonight Show. When challenged by a viewer in the “suggestion box,” Jimmy simultaneously played the start-up sounder of 12 streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max and Apple TV+.
It’s been six months since Chrissy Teigen has been drunk. Six months without alcohol — one day at a time. She posted to Instagram (quote) “I have no idea what I’m doing honestly, but I do know a few things: I now have endless energy, way less anxiety (no more benzos!) and I am *happier* and more present than ever. It’s pretty cool.” (Entertainment Tonight)
Bill Murray gave an impromptu concert in Washington Square Park. Surrounded by musicians, Bill Murray sang the hits from West Side Story, including “America” and “I Feel Pretty.” The show ended abruptly once New York City’s finest arrived. Murray told the crowd that had gathered (quote) “The cops say we have to turn off the microphones. Let’s rip this place apart!”