‘Morning Joe’ hosts take on-air swipe at leadership after program was pulled from air

The hosts of MSs Morning Joe rebuked the networks leadership on Tuesday, expressing dismay over the decision to pull the flagship morning show program from the air Monday and telling viewers that they were not provided clear answers about the matter. Joe Scarborough, speaking alongside cohosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist, said that the shows staff had been told on Sunday evening that all of MSs lineup would be preempted for a single News feed in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. But, as he noted, that did not happen. We dont know why that was that didnt happen. Our team was not given a good answer as to why that didnt happen, Scarborough said. But it didnt happen. get reliable sources in your inbox A daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape with uncompromising reporting and analysis. here for the Reliable Sources letter. We were also told it was going to happen throughout the day, and I guess, after there was such a strong blowback about yesterday morning, I guess they changed their plans, Scarborough added. We were very surprised, we were very disappointed. Spokespersons for Universal News Group and MS did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday morning. first reported Sunday evening that Cesar Conde, the Universal News Group chairman, had made the decision to pull the toprated morning program Monday, in conjunction with Rashida Jones, the MS president, and Scarborough and Brzezinski. In the wake of the attempt on Trumps life, some of the former presidents supporters have vehemently criticized the press and liberal media commentators for their hardknuckled reporting, which has sounded the alarm on what four more years under the former president would look like. MS has, in particular, been blasted by Trumps allies, putting the network in the spotlight. Some of Trumps allies have gone as far as to attack the networks parent company, Comcast. The decision to pull Morning Joe was made with that political reality in mind. A person familiar with the matter told on Sunday they moved to preempt the celebrated roundtable program over concerns a guest might make an inappropriate comment that could be used to assail the program and network as a whole. Given the breaking nature of the story, the person said, it made more sense to continue airing rolling breaking coverage in the fraught political moment. We want to be here for our audience, and we know you trust us, and we have ultimate respect for you guys, Geist said. So we are here today. I wish wed been here yesterday. Brzezinski added that Morning Joe is a special program because it is the place where you can go to have the hard conversations in a civil way. And so it seemed like now more than ever, is a day, a time, that we would like to be on, Brzezinski said. And I think our viewers agree with that. Scarborough told viewers the shows staff would cover events in the future and threatened to quit if the program is once again pulled from the air.

MS’s ‘Morning Joe’ hosts, staff stunned show didn’t air Monday after Trump

Hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, and their staff were told all shows would run on a single News feed that would presumably air on all platforms until the channels primetime lineup Monday. But instead, MS programming started running on the network hours earlier, according to . The Today show also aired a new episode on Monday. They were shocked, an MS insider said of the shows production team, according to . It was supposed to be one feed like it was this weekend. It was supposed to be one feed with all News platforms. 3 Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski GC Images And right now, people that run [the] show are having pretty heated conversations internally about when it went from one feed to two feeds. The insider reportedly added a lot of people are pissed off and Scarborough and Brzezinski would have demanded they go on air if they knew the one feed across platforms wasnt the case. The Post has sought comment from MS. At 6 a.m. when Morning Joe starts viewers instead watched News special reporting and then coverage simulcasting from the companys streaming service, News Now. When Jose DiazBalart began hosting on MS at 9 a.m., the shows News Special Report chyron was replaced with MS Reports, with Andrea Mitchell and Chris Jansing doing their afternoon shows, according to . 3 The morning show was scrapped on Monday. MS MS host Nicolle Wallace handled live coverage of the Republican National Convention starting at 4 p.m. The leftleaning network stuck with its breaking programming instead of Morning Joe over fear one the shows ardent antiTrumpers would say something that could paint the show and network in a bad light, a source familiar with the matter told earlier Monday. An Universal spokesperson denied that report. Given the gravity and complexity of this unfolding story, News, News NOW and MS have remained in rolling breaking coverage since Saturday evening, the rep told The Post on Monday. 3 MS had some of its usual programming on Monday.

'The Daily Show' revamps RNC coverage after Donald Trump rally shooting

The Comedy Central talk show revealed it will be scrapping its ontheground reporting on the RNC, part of its "Indecision 2024" coverage, in a post on its social media pages Sunday. "The Daily Show" was originally set to broadcast directly from the RNC in Milwaukee from July 1518, according to Deadline and Variety. Host Jon Stewart was expected to host a live show following the convention's conclusion on Thursday. "Our apologies for the inconvenience, but due to logistical issues and the evolving situation in Milwaukee, we need to reschedule our events on the ground in Wisconsin and will look to make those up in the coming weeks," the post read. 'Disappointed'Jon Stewart says Biden is 'becoming Trumpian' amid debate fallout Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The satirical program will not air on Monday but will resume production in its New York City studio Tuesday through Thursday. The programming change follows an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump is poised to become the presidential nominee for the Republican party and is scheduled to appear at the RNC on Monday. Donald Trump injured at campaign rally after shooting attack Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service during a Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after loud popping sounds rang out. The former president later revealed on social media that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear." He was treated at a local hospital and subsequently released. "I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin," Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. "Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening." Jon StewartComedian slams America's uneven response to Russia's war in Ukraine, IsraelHamas war A day after the shooting, Trump traveled to Milwaukee on Sunday for the RNC. He said on Truth Social that he initially planned to delay the Wisconsin trip for two days because of the attack. "(I) just decided that I cannot allow a 'shooter,' or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else," Trump wrote.

Desserts spread across 200 metre, long queues; influencer shares unseen footage from

Along with celebrities, the starry event also saw social media influencers. Agasthya Shah, who attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchants Mangal Utsav, shared unseen footage from the extravagant event, giving a glimpse of the food counter and giant ballrooms. In an 8minutelong vlog on YouTube, Shah began with the confusion around his name missing from the guest list. However, the influencer was allowed entry after things were sorted. As the vlog progresses, Shah pans the camera onto the guests and the stunning decorations at the venue. There were people playing sitars every 40 meters, flowers on like on every ceiling and there was a garden area outside. And I also met Anuv Jain, he says in the video. Shah further shows the heavily decorated garden area that featured stunning chandeliers, a decorated horse structure and vibrant lights. The influencer also shares that he couldnt meet Tanmay Bhatt as he got lost amid the huge ballrooms Lotus and Pearl. As the video continues, Shah takes his viewers to the main hall where Shreya Ghoshal and AR Rahman were performing live. Bro! this wedding is something like I have never seen or heard in my life, he says. The influencer did not stop here and filmed the long queue waiting to meet Mukesh and Nita Ambani on the main stage. Indian weddings are lifeless without food and Shahs vlog is a testament to it. The influencer is seen gorging on tempting desserts served to the guests on a train running across a huge table. 200 meters of just desserts. I was losing my mind. And we were getting desserts on a train, he says.

How to Watch the 2024 Emmy Nominations Online

The 2024 nominees will be announced on Wednesday, July 17, at 830 a.m. PT/1130 a.m. ET at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and livestreamed on the official Emmy website and YouTube. Fans can also catch the stream via the Television Academys Facebook, Instagram and the Television Academys TikTok account. Popular on Variety Emmy Award winners Tony Hale (Veep) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) will host, along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. Top drama contenders include Disney+s Ahsoka; Netflixs The Crown and 3 Body Problem; Prime Videos Fallout and Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Apple TV+s The Morning Show and FXs Shgun with Varietys senior awards editor Clayton Davis predicting that it will be feted with the top honor. In the comedy category, ABCs Abbott Elementary, Hulus Only Murders in the Building, Maxs Curb Your Enthusiasm and Hacks, Apple TV+s Loot, Netflixs The Gentlemen, FXs What We Do in the Shadows and comedy hit (and last years Emmy winner) The Bear are all considered shoeins. Davis predicts Shgun will reign supreme, followed by its FX counterpart The Bear and Prime Videos Fallout. However, given the sheer volume of series and performers, Davis predicts that Netflix will have the most nominations of any network. Three shows dominated last years Emmy Awards Succession, The Bear and Beef. Each show nearly swept its respective category in the drama, comedy and limited series races.

5 unique and lavish arrangements and gifts Nita and Mukesh Ambani had for their guests at

Prior to hosting the wedding (which included three events Shubh Vivaah, Shubh Aashirwaad and Mangal Utsav) in Mumbai, the Ambanis held two extravagant prewedding celebrations one in Jamnagar and the other on a luxurious cruise that sailed from Italy to France. The celebrations were attended by wellknown figures from Bollywood, politicians, billionaires, industrialists and business tycoons, socialites, sports personalities, and other prominent individuals from around the world. During the prewedding celebrations, guests were entertained by Rihanna, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and the Backstreet Boys with their powerpacked performances. For the wedding, the Ambanis invited Justin Bieber to perform at the sangeet ceremony, which took place at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on 5th July. In this article, we take a look at the neverbeforeseen lavish arrangements made by Nita and Mukesh Ambani for their guests. From private jets to Audemars Piguet watches, 5 expensive gifts and unique services Nita and Mukesh Ambani had for their guests at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding 1. Falcon 2000 jets The Ambanis hired 3 Falcon 2000 jets for guests arriving from various parts of the world. Confirming the same, Rajan Mehra, the CEO of Air Charter company Club One Air, told that the Ambanis rented 3 of their Falcon 2000 jets for the wedding. "The guests are coming from all over and each aircraft will make multiple trips across the country," he added. Additionally, during the prewedding festivities in Jamnagar and Italy, Nita and Mukesh Ambani had arranged for multiple chartered flights for their close friends and guests to travel to the venue.

Akshay Kumar carried Twinkle Khanna's bag as they twin in shimmering traditional outfits for

A paparazzi page shared a video of the couple arriving at the venue, dressed in shimmering traditional outfits. (Also Read | Isha Ambani saves the best for last in rare Sabyasachi ivory couture lehenga and bespoke diamondpearl jewels. Pics) Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna twin in shimmering traditional outfits at Ambani wedding Day 4. (Instagram ) Akshay Kumar attends Ambani wedding Day 4 with Twinkle Khanna Akshay Kumar recovered from Covid just in time to attend Day 4 of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding celebrations. Twinkle Khanna, who was in quarantine with him, accompanied the actor. The couple twinned in shimmering ivory looks for the occasion. Akshay wore a kurta and pants set, while Twinkle complemented him in a bespoke anarkali suit set. Akshay Kumar carried Twinkle Khanna's bag A video captured by a fan from the celebrations showed Akshay and Twinkle exiting the venue. The actor can be seen carrying her bag in the clip. The post garnered love from Akshay's fans, who complimented the actor in the comments section. One wrote, "Love how he's holding her bag hesitation." Another commented, "Best and beautiful couple." A user remarked, "Favourites for a reason." Decoding Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's look Twinkle dazzled at the event in an ivory anarkali suit set decked in shimmering sequin work. The anarkali kurta features a bandhgala neckline with a slit, fulllength sleeves, and a flared skirt. She styled it with churidar pants and a georgette dupatta. Lastly, Twinkle chose centreparted loose tresses, the golden handbag, clear pumps, a chunky gold bracelet, statement rings, jhumkis, a red bindi, silver eye shadow, pink lips, mascaraadorned lashes, and kohllined eyes to style the anarkali suit. Meanwhile, Akshay donned an ivory kurta decked in sequin embroidered patterns and featuring a slit bandhgala neckline, full sleeves, and a tailored fitting. He completed the outfit with white pants and Kolhapuri sandals. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding Anant and Radhika tied the knot in a grand ceremony on July 12 at Jio World Centre in BKC. The nuptials were followed by the lavish Shubh Aashirwad ritual on July 13, where PM Modi blessed the couple.