Oscars group adds Matlin to board
Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The organization that puts on the Oscars said Wednesday that they are among the 12 Hollywood professionals who have been elected to the board for the first time. Others joining the board include cinematographer Dion Beebe, casting director Richard Hicks and marketing and public relations executive Megan Colligan.
Each of the academy’s 17 branches are represented by three governors who help set and guide the strategy for the academy and manage its financial health. Other governors currently serving include Whoopi Goldberg, Ava Duvernay and Rita Wilson.
With this election, a majority of the Board of Governors is female and 28% of members belong to an underrepresented racial or ethnic group.
Stars gather to hand out Daytime Emmys:
After two years of real-life drama and isolation due to the pandemic, the stars and shows of daytime television are gathering in person to hand out trophies at the Daytime Emmys.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner of “Entertainment Tonight” host the 49th annual awards, which air Friday on CBS and will stream on Paramount+. Presenters include Drew Barrymore, Deidre Hall, Tamron Hall and Cameron Mathison.
“The Young and the Restless” garnered a leading 18 nominations, including six in the main acting categories. “General Hospital” had 17 nods.
John Aniston, father of Jennifer Aniston, is being
honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 37-year role as Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives.”
The Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony was held last week.
Cruise ship with Broadway stars to set sail:
The maiden voyage of a cruise ship starring a boatload of musical theater stars — such as Tony Award winners Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Lena Hall — will set sail next spring.
The Broadway Cruise — heading roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda March 31 to April 5 — will also feature Tony nominees Joshua Henry, Taylor Louderman and Jeremy Jordan, as well as Broadway favorites Randy Rainbow and Sierra Boggess.
Producers promise “intimate and grand scale shows and cabarets from Broadway’s coolest talent”
as well as “tips and techniques from some of the best and brightest creative talent working today.”
Tony-nominated scenic designer David Korins will discuss his creative process when designing settings for the stage and Tony-nominated choreographer Kelly Devine will discuss the art of the dance. Chris Jahnke will serve as music director.
The cruise will borrow the Norwegian Gem, which accommodates 2,000 people.
June 24 birthdays: Actor Michele Lee is 80. Actor Georg Stanford Brown is 79. Drummer Mick Fleetwood is 75. Bassist John Illsley is 73. Singer Derrick Simpson is 72. Actor Nancy Allen is 72. Actor Danielle Spencer is 57. Actor Sherry Stringfield is 55. Actor Mindy Kaling is 43. Singer Solange Knowles is 36. Actor Beanie Feldstein is 29.