The Reason Your Agent Isn’t Calling You Back? Pickleball
As a long-time resident of Calabasas and an avid fan of all things Hollywood, I can’t help but be thrilled by the rise of pickleball as the new power sport among Tinseltown’s elite. Having spent countless hours on the golf course trying to strike a deal over a game of scrambles, I can confidently say that pickleball is not only more entertaining but also more conducive to closing those big deals. The friendly rivalry and camaraderie it fosters make it the perfect setting for some serious business discussions. Who knew that MMA fighting could be so civilized?
Suppose you find yourself traveling through Calabasas and suddenly hear a strange “twocking” noise, here’s what might be happening: On November 16th, some of Hollywood’s leading figures (and I mean this quite literally) gathered at the courts of the Calabasas Pickleball Club for the Entertainment Pickleball League’s championship tournament. Although the league has only been around for a few months, its matches are rapidly becoming as popular in Hollywood as the Academy Gala, with agents and executives from almost every entertainment company forming teams – many with clever names like Disney’s Monster Dinks, NBCUni’s Dis-Pickleball Me, and CAA’s Dill Makers – to take part. “We started with just four teams,” explains Zee Batal, the TV producer who initiated the league in late…
Erica Hanson recently spoke about her reality TV project in September, stating they currently have eight participants. By January, she expects this number to double to 16, with involvement from companies like Amazon, Roku, and Sony. According to Hanson, one of the show’s allures is that it provides a unique opportunity for competitors to encounter one another professionally without resorting to client poaching. She finds the sense of camaraderie and connection within the league truly remarkable. Batal, on the other hand, believes the sport could achieve immense popularity in Hollywood, even surpassing golf and tennis as the preferred setting for business discussions. In his opinion, pickleball offers a more relaxed and sociable atmosphere compared to tennis, which can be likened to boxing, while pickleball resembles MMA fighting in terms of its dynamic nature. The recent tournament saw the team from Gersh agency, Let’s F*cking Gersh, emerge victorious over Netflix’s Netflix and Dill for the championship.
Want to Get Married in the Brady House? It Could Happen!
As a passionate gamer and Brady Bunch fanatic, I’ve always been drawn to unique obsessions, but my latest acquisition takes the cake. About a year ago, I snagged the iconic Brady Bunch house for $3.2 million from HGTV after they gave it a facelift inspired by the show. Since then, I’ve been on a quest to fill this house with every painting, trinket, book cover, and prop that graced the screens of the classic sitcom. You could say I’ve hidden over 300 Easter eggs around the house – everything from Safe detergent boxes to green paper towels to replicas of the Bradys’ three iconic vehicles.
Has the Unity Started Yet? Stars Get Hammered for Their Votes
Despite the election concluding, the tide of vote-shaming continues in Hollywood, as celebrities face intense online backlash for their political endorsements, even when they didn’t actually vote for them. For instance, the MAGA community has called for a boycott of Disney’s upcoming Snow White reboot due to Rachel Zegler’s public expression of shock and disappointment over the election results, which included a strong statement against Donald Trump. On the other hand, left-wing followers attacked Family Ties actress Justine Bateman for her post-election tweet expressing relief from walking on eggshells during the past four years. Although Bateman didn’t disclose her voting choice, her recent criticism of AI and woke culture hinted at possible support for Trump. The online uproar became so intense that director Reed Morano, who works on the Trump-themed Hulu drama The Handmaid’s Tale, felt compelled to share a photo of her ballot to prove she voted for Kamala Harris. Similarly, Broadway star Nicole Scherzinger faced scrutiny for liking comedian Russell Brand’s Instagram post featuring a MAGA-style cap saying “Make Jesus First Again.” Despite the controversy surrounding Brand’s recent sexual assault allegations, Scherzinger defended her actions by stating that she was expressing support for faith during difficult times and not endorsing any political candidate.
“You can find this article in the November 20th edition of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To stay updated, consider subscribing.
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