Disney Names Adam Smith Direct-to-Consumer Chairman, Joe Earley Shifts to TV Franchise and Content Strategy Chief

Variety - Sep 17, 2026

Disney is switching up its streaming leadership team, which currently consists of co-presidents of direct-to-consumer Adam Smith and Joe Earley. Smith has been named chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, while Earley is shifting into the newly created role of president of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy. Smith will report to Disney president […]

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Dana White’s Thrill Sports Signs With Independent Artist Group

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Adam Smith To Lead Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer As Chairman, Joe Earley Becomes President Of Television Franchise & Content Strategy

Sep 17, 2026

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The Heartbreakers Talk About Surprise Reunion, and How Chris Stapleton ‘Was So Enthralled’ Hearing Tom Petty’s Band Play ‘American Girl,’ ‘He Forgot to Sing’

Sep 17, 2026

The Heartbreakers Talk About Surprise Reunion, and How Chris Stapleton ‘Was So Enthralled’ Hearing Tom Petty’s Band Play ‘American Girl,’ ‘He Forgot to Sing’

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Sep 17, 2026

Miley Cyrus Reveals What She Loves Most About Maxx Morando, Shares His ‘Ick’ About Her & Talks Marriage

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The View's Sara Haines Shares "Brutal" Reason for Show Absence

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Selena Gomez Says She & Benny Blanco Are Still in the ‘Honeymoon Stage’ Ahead of First Wedding Anniversary

Sep 17, 2026

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Kennedy Center Closure Prompts Legal Fight Over Trump-Backed Renovation

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Sep 17, 2026

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Brad Pitt Reveals Mishap From Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding

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Nielsen Revamps Streaming Top 10 Lists, Reporting Viewership Two Weeks Behind Instead of Four Weeks

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Debby Ryan Reveals Lasting Effects of Brain Injury That Required Months of Rehabilitation

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Lea Michele, Sam Richardson & Nat Faxon To Guest Star On CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’ For Season 4

Sep 17, 2026

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Halle Berry, Regina King and Meg Ryan Announced as Jurors for Tribeca and Chanel’s Through Her Lens Filmmaker Program

Sep 17, 2026

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Prince Harry Makes First Official Appearance After U.K. Move at Invictus Games Gala

Sep 17, 2026

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John Leguizamo rolls up his blazer sleeves for villain role in Miami Vice '85

Sep 17, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

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Kim Kardashian Taps Olympians Chloe Kim, Jutta Leerdam and More for New NikeSKIMS Campaign

Sep 17, 2026

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