On Wednesday, jurors in the National Rifle Association fraud trial in Manhattan heard testimony about a secret $1 million-per-year contract that was paid to NRA President Oliver North in 2018. The contract was not disclosed to the board of directors.
Previous NRA presidents had been unpaid, so the contract raised eyebrows internally.
North butted heads with NRA CEO Wayne Lapierre, and North resigned abruptly in April 2019, alleging that there were financial improprieties at the nonprofit group.
During a board meeting in Irving, Texas, Lapierre announced his departure from the gun rights group a few weeks ago.
The 74-year-old cited health reasons for his decision.
Lapierre is a co-defendant along with the NRA in a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James after accusing the organization of corruption. James is seeking to disband the group and make it pay financial penalties.
James claims that Lapierre has used millions of dollars from...
Previous NRA presidents had been unpaid, so the contract raised eyebrows internally.
North butted heads with NRA CEO Wayne Lapierre, and North resigned abruptly in April 2019, alleging that there were financial improprieties at the nonprofit group.
During a board meeting in Irving, Texas, Lapierre announced his departure from the gun rights group a few weeks ago.
The 74-year-old cited health reasons for his decision.
Lapierre is a co-defendant along with the NRA in a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James after accusing the organization of corruption. James is seeking to disband the group and make it pay financial penalties.
James claims that Lapierre has used millions of dollars from...
- 1/18/2024
- by Casey Rivera
- Uinterview
It’s a good thing the men and women of Quantico are so photogenic, because they’re about to have a professional shutterbug in their midst.
Aarón Díaz (Tierra de Reyes) will take on the major recurring role of “thrill-seeking photojournalist” León Velez in Season 2 of the ABC drama, TVLine has learned.
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León’s official character description also notes that he has “no home or life outside his backpack” — which makes it rather easy for him to spend the night, we’re guessing?
Díaz will debut in the season premiere (airing Sunday, Sept.
Aarón Díaz (Tierra de Reyes) will take on the major recurring role of “thrill-seeking photojournalist” León Velez in Season 2 of the ABC drama, TVLine has learned.
RelatedTVLine Items: New Quantico Regular and More
León’s official character description also notes that he has “no home or life outside his backpack” — which makes it rather easy for him to spend the night, we’re guessing?
Díaz will debut in the season premiere (airing Sunday, Sept.
- 7/18/2016
- TVLine.com
A few weeks ago, in anticipation of Guardians of the Galaxy's theatrical release, I wrote about the Curse of Tor Johnson, named after the old-school wrestler (and Ed Wood muse) who may have also been responsible for 50 years of terrible performances from professional wrestlers.
Since I wrote for WWE's Monday Night Raw for about six months, I wondered if the presence of Dave Bautista, a former champion, would jinx Guardians' box-office mojo. Three weeks into its theatrical run (and more than $175 million in receipts later), it's safe to say the Curse has been broken.
Since I wrote for WWE's Monday Night Raw for about six months, I wondered if the presence of Dave Bautista, a former champion, would jinx Guardians' box-office mojo. Three weeks into its theatrical run (and more than $175 million in receipts later), it's safe to say the Curse has been broken.
- 8/15/2014
- Rollingstone.com
In honor on the series finale of "Chuck" (Fri., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Est), we asked fans to submit questions for co-creator and executive producer Chris Fedak, and they, of course, came through.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
- 1/27/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
In honor on the series finale of "Chuck" (Fri., Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Est), we asked fans to submit questions for co-creator and executive producer Chris Fedak, and they, of course, came through.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
On Twitter and in the comment area of our call for questions, "Chuck" fans had dozens of great queries; so many and so great, in fact, it was very hard to narrow the roster down to manageable size. So we didn't narrow all that much and let Fedak decide what to answer. Lucky for "Chuck" fans, he was game enough to answer more than 30 fan questions.
Below, find out why Jill didn't come back, the one song that got away, where Jeff and Lester could be a few years from now and much more!
Take it away, Mr. Fedak...
Hello "Chuck" fans! Thanks for the questions. I see that Mo has kindly sent me, let's see, whoa.
- 1/27/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Aol TV.
The vibrations are good and the music still vital in Don Was' short but sweet documentary about Beach Boys singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, opening today at Laemmle's Monica Theatre.
Concentrating on Wilson's musical legacy, but not shying away entirely from his drug-related artistic troubles, "Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is reverential and uplifting.
Seen in many sequences with brother Carl and mother Audree -- including a poignant moment where the trio sings "In My Room" -- Wilson is articulate and forthright about his rocky road from cultural icon to half-mad legend troubled by lawsuits and adverse publicity about his lifestyle.
There are some notable exclusions, including only guarded references to psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy, who was hired to treat Wilson's mental illness and "never left him alone." Fellow Beach Boy Mike Love, who sued successfully for greater songwriting credit and back royalties for old songs, is also nowhere to be found.
The film chronologically replays Wilson's storied career, with sparing but effective use of vintage footage interspersed with memories and tributes from musicians and associates. Among the latter are Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, David Crosby and Graham Nash, Lindsey Buckingham, Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth.
Was' game plan is to restore Wilson to his rightful place as an innovator and influential lyricist, although there's no denying that the chart-topping Beach Boys were synonymous with good times in the sun and surf. Still, some of the best moments occur when Wilson recounts the origins of the group's more reflective songs, including writing "The Warmth of the Sun" the day President Kennedy was assassinated.
Wilson's first wife, Marilyn, offers many insights into the artist's childlike demeanor, and wistfully recalls her sad reaction upon hearing the plaintive ballad "Caroline No" -- which Wilson relates he wrote in 10 minutes while high on marijuana. Further healing occurs with the sentiments of his daughters Carnie and Wendy, who have achieved fame on their own as members of Wilson Phillips, especially when they join their father in a new version of "Do It Again".
Excellently photographed in black and white by Wyatt Troll, Was' documentary is not the last word on its complicated subject. But as a tribute to a survivor, "Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is a satisfying portrait of a talented entertainer on the reboun a...
Concentrating on Wilson's musical legacy, but not shying away entirely from his drug-related artistic troubles, "Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is reverential and uplifting.
Seen in many sequences with brother Carl and mother Audree -- including a poignant moment where the trio sings "In My Room" -- Wilson is articulate and forthright about his rocky road from cultural icon to half-mad legend troubled by lawsuits and adverse publicity about his lifestyle.
There are some notable exclusions, including only guarded references to psychotherapist Dr. Eugene Landy, who was hired to treat Wilson's mental illness and "never left him alone." Fellow Beach Boy Mike Love, who sued successfully for greater songwriting credit and back royalties for old songs, is also nowhere to be found.
The film chronologically replays Wilson's storied career, with sparing but effective use of vintage footage interspersed with memories and tributes from musicians and associates. Among the latter are Linda Ronstadt, Tom Petty, David Crosby and Graham Nash, Lindsey Buckingham, Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth.
Was' game plan is to restore Wilson to his rightful place as an innovator and influential lyricist, although there's no denying that the chart-topping Beach Boys were synonymous with good times in the sun and surf. Still, some of the best moments occur when Wilson recounts the origins of the group's more reflective songs, including writing "The Warmth of the Sun" the day President Kennedy was assassinated.
Wilson's first wife, Marilyn, offers many insights into the artist's childlike demeanor, and wistfully recalls her sad reaction upon hearing the plaintive ballad "Caroline No" -- which Wilson relates he wrote in 10 minutes while high on marijuana. Further healing occurs with the sentiments of his daughters Carnie and Wendy, who have achieved fame on their own as members of Wilson Phillips, especially when they join their father in a new version of "Do It Again".
Excellently photographed in black and white by Wyatt Troll, Was' documentary is not the last word on its complicated subject. But as a tribute to a survivor, "Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is a satisfying portrait of a talented entertainer on the reboun a...
- 10/4/1995
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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