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Dominic Patten
Senior Editor, Legal & TV Critic
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Dominic covers litigious Hollywood’s major lawsuits and weighs in on the current Golden Age of television with his video reviews and more. Before joining Deadline in 2012, he wrote for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, and the Toronto Globe and Mail. A frequent guest on NPR, Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC and CBS, he also has been a documentary director, TV producer, national news correspondent and a newspaper editor.
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Killer Mike Being Questioned By LAPD For “Physical Altercation” Before Grammys; Detained Rapper Won Three Awards During Pre-Show
(Updated with more details) Killer Mike may have been handcuffed and taken into custody by LAPD this afternoon after winning three awards during the 66th Grammy Awards pre-show, but the rapper is speaking out on social media.
Killer Mike is currently still being detained by the police in DTLA. He is…
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Lizzo Loses Bid To Stop Assault, Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Suit From Tour Dancers
"Oh, I’ve been so down and under pressure," Lizzo sings in her award-winning hit song “About Damn Time,” and the Watch Out for the Big Grrrls host might be feeling the poignancy of those lyrics more than ever right now.
A year after Lizzo won Record of the Year at the 65th annual Grammys for “About…
Retaliatory Strikes In Middle East “Will Continue At Times & Places Of Our Choosing,” Biden Says; Fox Admits It Was “Wrong” In Initial Reports U.S. Military Attacks Had Begun
UPDATED, 2:21 PM: As the American military Friday pounds Iranian proxy groups in the Middle East over the killing of three U.S. soldiers last week, President Joe Biden has warned more bombs could be coming.
“This past Sunday, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan by a drone launched by…
Sexual Assault & Sex Trafficking Claims Against Vince McMahon Affixed To Ongoing Probe By Feds
Federal authorities are in contact with women regarding recent sexual assault and sex trafficking allegations against Vince McMahon.
This latest news, first reported by the WSJ today, comes after a shocking lawsuit by a former employee last week saw the longtime impresario resign as executive…
The Messenger Owner Jimmy Finkelstein Hit With Class Action Suit Over Sudden Firing Of Staff – Update
UPDATE, 3:40 PM: One day after the troubled The Messenger suddenly shut down and fired all of its remaining staff, owner Jimmy Finkelstein is making more news — and the message is: get yourself a lawyer.
In a proposed class action suit, the former The Hill boss is accused of violating the WARN Act…
The Empire Strikes Back! Disney To Appeal Legal Loss To Ron DeSantis In Free Speech Battle
The lines at Disney World may be long, but the Mouse House isn’t standing around to let Ron DeSantis savor his win yesterday in the company’s First Amendment lawsuit against the failed presidential candidate.
Less than 24 hours after a federal judge agreed with the Florida Governor and deep-sixed…
Danny Masterson Moved To Charles Manson’s Old Prison; Eligible For Parole In 2042 After Rape Convictions
Sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes, Danny Masterson is now bunking down in Charles Manson's last home.
Along with serial rapists, killers and the man who murdered Bill Cosby's son, the That 70s Show actor is now a resident of California's Corcoran State Prison. Transferred from DTLA to…
Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty To Renewed ‘Rust’ Involuntary Manslaughter Charges; Restrictions Placed On Actor’s Movements & Meetings
A day before Alec Baldwin was scheduled to be arraigned on new charges in the fatal 2021 shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the actor has entered a not guilty plea.
Facing a prison sentence of 18 months to three years if found guilty, Baldwin was re-charged by a New Mexico grand jury…
“They Should Fear Us”: Teamsters & IATSE Link Arms For March Contract Talks With Studios
No one has said the word "strike" yet, but some of Hollywood's strongest unions just flexed some serious muscle with the studios.
With their current contracts set to end on July 21, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Teamsters Local 399 will stand in together in solidarity…
Stand By Your NDA: Showtime Sued By Estate Of Tammy Wynette’s 5th Husband Over Depiction In Miniseries
(UPDATED with Showtime statement) Tammy Wynette had a huge hit in 1968 with “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” but today the family of the legendary country singer's fifth and final husband has taken Showtime to court to break up their relationship with George & Tammy.
Citing an alleged violation of a five-year old…
Ron DeSantis Wins One: Disney Suit Against Florida Governor Tossed By Judge; “Will Not End Here,” Mouse House Declares
Donald Trump can beat Ron DeSantis, but turns out the Walt Disney Company can't.
A federal judge just dismissed the Bob Iger-run corporation's First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and failed GOP presidential candidate.
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The Black List & Amazon MGM Name Audrey Rosenberg Their Final Open Feature Script Deal Recipient
EXCLUSIVE: Over three years after The Black List and the then MGM launched their feature film script writing partnership to find and amplify new voices, the team-up has found their fourth and final recipient.
Audrey Rosenberg will receive a two-step Guild minimum open script deal with Amazon MGM…
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