David Zaslav Wished James Gunn Well After Firing; People Had Thoughts

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Congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Colom and the citizens of Mississippi! - (The Guardian)

In the aftermath of James Gunn being fired from DC Studios, former Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav left a nice message on Gunn’s Instagram praising him for his “storytelling and creative vision for DC.” There’s just one small problem. Gunn’s firing is the direct result of Zaslav selling WBD to Paramount, and people made sure to remind him of that. - (The Wrap)

The CEO of NVIDIA had a relationship with a subordinate before the sex scandal with the Chinese spy. Oh wow. I am so very shocked. This is such a surprise. Who could have known. My goodness. This kind of thing never happens. (Do I need to insert the sarcasm font?) - (PEOPLE)

Oh good, we’re getting another remake. This time it’s You Got Mail. For real, are remakes and sequels the only things that make any money? - (Celebitchy)

Today is Veterans Day (in the United States), and the US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier had to reprimand the Secretary of Defense and his senior advisors for laughing and talking near the memorial. What an embarrassment this man is. - (CNN)

Anthony Clark, comedian and Yes, Dear star, passed away yesterday. Our condolences to his friends and family, and all who loved him. - (Deadline)

Why your Boomer parents keep defending instead of hearing you, and how to break the stalemate. - (SM)

James Reynolds, who has played Abe Carver on Days of Our Lives for 45 years(!), has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and that his condition will be worked into the storyline of the show. - (Deadline)

Linda Cardellini looks back on her Price Is Right debut — and the ironic way she lost the fireplace she won - (Entertainment Weekly)

Frankie Muniz hospitalized, but “awake and alert” after race car crash.- (AVC)

McKenna Grace’s beaded gown, love it? Hate it? I’m torn. I don’t love the color of the beading, but I like the design a lot. - (GFY)

Well the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards definitely won’t be boring! Kate Berlant and John Early will co-host the event in March. - (Variety)

Timothy Olyphant, The World’s Greatest Talk Show Guest, was on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. If you missed it, don’t fret! - (LateNighter)

The kindest thing Zirza has to say about The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak is that it was a slog. “Honestly, if you’re the sort of person who thought Eat Pray Love was fabulous but a little too commercial, try this one.” Which books made you roll your eyes? (Cannonball Read 18)

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