Jay Leno takes a pay cut as The Tonight Show drops staff
The Tonight Show laid off about two dozen workers on Friday, prompting the host Jay Leno to accept a 30-per-cent pay cut to spare other staffers as NBC clamped down on expenses. The payroll purge affected about 10 per cent of the nearly 200 people who work on The Tonight Show, still the top-rated late-night programme in the US. "Jay's foremost concern is for the wonderful people who work with him," said Leno's representative. "He did what was necessary to ensure their well-being." - AP
Tom Hanks takes on JFK death drama
Tom Hanks is producing a new film about John F Kennedy's assassination. Titled Parkland, the film is helmed by the first-time director Peter Landesman. The ensemble drama will revolve around the events surrounding JFK's shooting in Dallas in 1963. The film's title refers to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where Kennedy was rushed after the shooting. Oliver Stone's 1991 movie JFK came under fire for supposedly taking too many liberties when it came to historical details.
Jeremy Renner to play Steve McQueen
Jeremy Renner will play the Hollywood legend in a new film loosely based on Marshall Terrill's 1993 biography Steve McQueen: Portrait of an American Rebel. "I think he's an icon. The film will be more a slice of life but we're still figuring it out. I can't wait to jump into it," Renner said. "Biopics are really tough. It's hard to tell someone's life story in two hours. He was a walking dichotomy – the most stingy person, and then the most giving." - IANS
Olympic champ Ryan Lochte has 90210 cameo
The US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has dipped his toe in the acting pool with a cameo in the drama series 90210. "Everyone was really nice. They helped me out," said Lochte. "Hopefully, I killed it through the end." The episode will air on October 29. Producers say there's no water involved in the scene, adding that Lochte "deserves a little rest on dry land". Lochte has also expressed interest in appearing on The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars. - AP
Abby Elliott exiting Saturday Night Live
After appearing for four seasons, Abby Elliott is leaving Saturday Night Live. Her exit was first reported on Wednesday by the comedy website Splitsider. NBC declined to comment but a source familiar with the show's casting changes confirmed the news. Elliott adds to the high-profile departures of Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg from the sketch institution. The 38th season of Saturday Night Live will premiere on September 15. - AP
What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women & the Food That Tells Their Stories
Laura Shapiro
Fourth Estate
Defending champions
World Series: South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets: Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women: Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19: British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls: Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
Business Insights
- As per the document, there are six filing options, including choosing to report on a realisation basis and transitional rules for pre-tax period gains or losses.
- SMEs with revenue below Dh3 million per annum can opt for transitional relief until 2026, treating them as having no taxable income.
- Larger entities have specific provisions for asset and liability movements, business restructuring, and handling foreign permanent establishments.
COMPANY PROFILE
Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
Total funding: Self funded
Cricket World Cup League 2
UAE squad
Rahul Chopra (captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Tanish Suri, Vishnu Sukumaran, Vriitya Aravind
Fixtures
Friday, November 1 – Oman v UAE
Sunday, November 3 – UAE v Netherlands
Thursday, November 7 – UAE v Oman
Saturday, November 9 – Netherlands v UAE
The Laughing Apple
Yusuf/Cat Stevens
(Verve Decca Crossover)
MATCH INFO
Barcelona v Real Madrid, 11pm UAE
Match is on BeIN Sports
Reputation
Taylor Swift
(Big Machine Records)
Teaching in coronavirus times
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)
Disability on screen
Empire — neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis; bipolar disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Rosewood and Transparent — heart issues
24: Legacy — PTSD;
Superstore and NCIS: New Orleans — wheelchair-bound
Taken and This Is Us — cancer
Trial & Error — cognitive disorder prosopagnosia (facial blindness and dyslexia)
Grey’s Anatomy — prosthetic leg
Scorpion — obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety
Switched at Birth — deafness
One Mississippi, Wentworth and Transparent — double mastectomy
Dragons — double amputee
