Talks Heat Up for The Messenger, Nigel Lythgoe Exits ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and Disney Shareholders to Vote on AI Transparency

Plus: Drafthouse patrons declare ‘Barbie’ 2023’s best film, ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve...’ draws 29 million viewers and NBCUniversal News to present 2 specials for National Day of Racial Healing [The Messenger founder and CEO Jimmy Finkelstein (Getty Images)]( [Talks for The Messenger Heat Up as Conservative Group Makes Offer: ‘Breitbart 2.1 Is Not the Move’]( By Sharon Waxman and Emily Smith The conservative investment group offering $30 million to take control of The Messenger news site will not be looking to create a right-wing media vehicle, according to an individual close to discussions to buy the financially strapped news site owned by Jimmy Finkelstein, who told TheWrap: “Creating Breitbart 2.1 is not the move.” [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nigel Lythgoe Exits ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ After Sexual Assault Lawsuits]( By Sharon Knolle Nigel Lythgoe on Friday stepped down from the Fox reality competition show “So You Think You Can Dance” after three allegations of sexual assault were leveled against him, one of them by former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul. “I have informed the producers of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ of my decision to step back from participating in this year’s series,” Lythgoe wrote in a statement. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Disney logo]( [Disney Shareholders to Vote on Demand for AI Transparency]( By Eileen AJ Connelly Disney will have to allow its shareholders to vote on whether the company must reveal how it uses artificial intelligence, thanks to a regulatory ruling issued this week. The Securities and Exchange Commission decided to allow a vote on a shareholder proposal put forth by the AFL-CIO Equity Index Funds that would require Disney to explain how it’s using AI. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Drafthouse Patrons Declare 'Barbie' 2023's Best Film, 'Saltburn' Tub Scene Favorite 'WTF' Moment | Exclusive]( [New-Years-Rockin-Eve]( ['Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest' Draws Audience of 29 Million for Ball Drop in Delayed Viewing | Exclusive]( [National Day of Racial Healing NBCUniversal]( [NBCUniversal News Group to Present 2 Specials for National Day of Racial Healing | ExclusiveÂ]( [Netflix's nonfiction sports vice president Gabe Spitzer (Courtesy of Netflix)]( [Netflix VP Says Sports Programming Game Plan Is About ‘Access and Authenticity’]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](