NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Adam Sandler will receive the ‘People’s Icon Award’ at 2024 People’s Choice Awards, honoring his decades-long comedy career and iconic film roles. Sandler joins 2024 People’s Choice Awards honoree Lenny Kravitz, who will be accepting the ‘Music Icon Award’ during this year’s ceremony.
NBC, E! and Peacock announced that Lenny Kravitz will receive the Music Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards ceremony, taking place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Feb. 18. Kravitz will also take the stage to perform a medley of his biggest hits during the ceremony.
Dolly Parton will host the special broadcast “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala” on CBS. The two-hour variety special will not only show some furry friends sporting recreations of Parton’s most iconic ensembles from Dolly’s ‘Doggy Parton’ pet line, but will also feature exclusive performances of Parton’s hits including “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Puppy Love” and “Jolene.” Parton will perform alongside artists including Lainey Wilson, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson and KC of ‘KC of the Sunshine Band.’
Netflix announced that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are teaming up for the new crime thriller titled “Animals.” Affleck will direct, with Damon starring, from a script by Connor McIntyre and Billy Ray.
Legendary Broadway actress Chita Rivera has died at age 91. Rivera’s rep Merle Frimark said in a statement on Tuesday: “It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91.”
