Hawn, Hudson make People history
Three generations will grace the cover of People magazine’s 30th anniversary “Beauty Issue.”
Goldie Hawn, her daughter Kate Hudson and granddaughter Rani Rose Fujikawa will appear on the cover of the issue, which will be released Friday. It’s the first time three generations will be the cover feature in the 30-year history of the “Beauty Issue.”
The cover story touches on several topics, including Hawn and Hudson’s style choices and parenting.
Hawn and Hudson talked about their family’s unbreakable bond, even during the lockdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawn, 74, said she has been getting through the crisis with her partner of 37 years, Kurt Russell, with “meditation, nurturing, loving kindness for all in my heart and staying safe inside.” Hudson, 41, has been home with musician Danny Fujikawa, Rani Rose and her sons Ryder and Bing, who are from previous relationships. She said watching her mother’s relationship with Russell, 69, inspires her.
Charlize Theron launches initiative:
Actress Charlize Theron and her foundation are committing $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts, with half dedicated to fighting gender-based violence resulting from the outbreak. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project announced Wednesday that under an initiative called Together For Her, $500,000 would go to domestic violence shelters and communitybased programs fighting gender-based violence in the U.S. and in the actress’s home country of South Africa. Additional funds will be designated through two partner organizations,
CARE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Gayle King starts call-in show:
CBS News’ Gayle King says she’s starting a temporary satellite radio program because she wants to hear how Americans are coping with lockdowns and social distancing measures. King’s call-in show on SiriusXM will begin Thursday and will continue once a week for the five weeks after that. She’s been broadcasting her “CBS This Morning” show from her Manhattan home. King wants to hear the stories of others dealing with loneliness, home schooling and managing stress, she said.
HBO Max announces initial lineup:
The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced. HBO Max will be among the most expensive streaming services, at $14.99 a month. But WarnerMedia is hoping a deep library of HBO hits, DC Comics movies and hit TV shows will be enough to lure viewers. New original programming will also be a part of HBO Max, although the “Friends” reunion special has been delayed. Among the fresh offerings: “Love Life,” a scripted comedy with Anna Kendrick; new “Looney Tunes Cartoons”; and Sesame Workshop’s “The Not Too Late Show with Elmo.”
April 23 birthdays:
Actor David Birney is 81. Actor Lee Majors is 81. Director Michael Moore is 66. Actress Valerie Bertinelli is 60. Comedian George Lopez is 59. Wrestler John Cena is 43. Comedian John Oliver is 43. Actor Kal Penn is 43. Actor Jesse Lee Soffer is 36. Musicians Jake and Josh Kiszka are 24.