All posts tagged: David Muir

David Muir offers 3-word message of support for Mark Consuelos

David Muir offers 3-word message of support for Mark Consuelos

ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir offered a message of support to his close friends, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, after the actor revealed on Live with Kelly and Mark that his father had passed away in March. David, who has known the couple for over a decade, took to Instagram to share his condolences with Mark, who was close with his late father, Saul Consuelos. Beneath Kelly and Mark’s social media video tribute to Saul, which contained photos and videos of the proud grandfather over the decades set to the tune of Rocío Dúrcal’s “Amor Eterno”, David commented: “A true gentleman,” alongside a heart emoji. Several other celebrities showed up to support Mark during the difficult time, including TV mogul Andy Cohen, who wrote: “A wonderful man.” Mark’s Riverdale co-star, Marisol Nichols, added: “He looks like he was a wonderful father and grandfather.” © Getty ImagesMark’s father, Saul Consuelos, passed away in March Mark’s sister, Adriana Consuelos, also commented: “Beautiful. So good to see Dad smiling throughout the years. Forever in my heart.” She …

Disney New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company

Disney New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company

As Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into the Disney CEO shoes, succeeding Bob Iger, he’s now opening up about his vision for the media and entertainment empire’s future. Earlier Tuesday, the Walt Disney Co. revealed D’Amaro’s promotion, while also announcing that Dana Walden has been elevated to president and chief creative officer. The pair transitions to their new roles on March 18. Below are excerpts from D’Amaro and Iger’s sit-down interview with David Muir for ABC World News Tonight about the future of Disney, the company’s legacy, taking risks, protecting actors while embracing AI and more. On balancing legacy, innovation and Disney’s place in people’s lives… “I’ve been at the company now for 27 years,” D’Amaro says. “I’ve had the great benefit and the great honor of working with Bob for all of those years. First from a distance and now much more up close and personal. And I’ve watched probably the best of the best balance those two things. As Bob talks about being close to the fans and the guests, this is something that’s important …