Ye documentary coming to theaters
A documentary on the artist formerly known as Kanye West is coming to theaters next month.
Part one of the threepart Ye documentary “Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” will hit the big screen on Feb. 10, nearly a week before its Feb. 16 premiere on Netflix. “Jeen-yuhs” will be released on Netflix over the course of three weeks, according to Rolling Stone.
The official trailer, released Monday, shows a young then-Kanye in 2002 upset at rapper Rhymefest for doubting his selfproclaimed genius status, alluding to the doc’s title. “Who are you to call yourself a genius?” Rhymefest asks Ye in the clip. Ye answers by flashing a grin at the camera.
Directors Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah shot the documentary footage over 20 years, capturing everything from Ye with his late mother Donda West to behindthe-scenes coverage of his failed 2020 presidential campaign.
Guthrie tests positive: Savannah Guthrie filmed the “Today” show remotely Monday after a positive COVID-19 test.
“We’re trading places,” Guthrie, 50, said to co-host Hoda Kotb. “I’m working from home. You’re back in the studio. You have a negative test for COVID. I just tested positive for COVID, so here we go.”
Guthrie’s breakthrough case comes after Kotb’s similar breakthrough case.
“I know that your negative test will come quickly but here’s to happy healing,” Kotb, who tested positive on Thursday, but tested negative twice since then, replied.
On the air, Guthrie said her symptoms were mild. Guthrie is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Watters lands Fox News’ slot: Fox News Channel has given its 7 p.m. Eastern hour on weeknights to opinion host Jesse Watters, whose star has risen with the ratings success of “The Five,” where he is a regular panelist. Watters will remain on “The Five,” but will give up his Saturday night show “Watters’ World,” Fox said on Monday. Watters will be followed in the evenings by Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham.
Actor, producer Hickman dies: Dwayne Hickman, 87, the actor and network TV executive who despite numerous achievements throughout his life would always be remembered fondly by a generation of baby boomers for his role as Dobie Gillis, has died.
Hickman died of complications from Parkinsons on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from a family representative.
“The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” marked by sharp humor and a brilliant young cast that also included Bob Denver, Warren Beatty and Tuesday Weld, was an instant hit when it debuted in 1959. The TV show folded in 1963.
Hickman, who was also an accomplished painter, went on to appear on other TV shows and in movies, as well as to successful behind-the-scenes careers as a publicist, talent booker and TV programming executive.
Jan. 11 birthdays: Actor Mitchell Ryan is 88. Singer Naomi Judd is 76. Actor Phyllis Logan is 66. Guitarist Vicki Peterson is 64. Actor Kim Coles is 60. Singer Mary J. Blige is 51. Actor Amanda Peet is 50. Actor Rockmond Dunbar is 49. Actor Aja Naomi King is 37. TV personality Jason Wahler is 35. Singer Cody Simpson is 25.