David Lynch Launches $500 Million World Peace Initiative: 'Things Are Very Precarious'

David Lynchis making strides toward world peace. The 76-year-oldTwin Peakscreator andDavid Lynch Foundationfounder has announced plans for an initiative that will aim to fundtranscendental meditation(TM) training for 30,000 college students, in an effort to help them “become advanced peace-creating meditation experts and build a legacy of lasting global peace,” accordingto a release. In a video call to action about the initiative — of which there are plans to invest about $500 million in the first year — Lynch says, “We don’t know what tomorrow’s gonna bring if we don’t get peace on this planet.

David Lynch, Geena Davis to Be Honored by The Academy at 11th Annual Governors Awards

A new batch ofAcademy Awardwinners is already being recognized On Monday,the Academy announcedthat it would be presenting honorary awards to filmmakerDavid Lynch, Cherokee-American actor Wes Studi and director Lina Wertmüller. Additionally, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award will be given to Oscar-winning actressGeena Davisat the 11th Annual Governors Awards this year. The Oscar statuettes are given to individuals “who have devoted themselves to a lifetime of artistic accomplishment and brought outstanding contributions to our industry,” according to Academy President John Bailey.

David Mamet Defends Felicity Huffman: 'Admissions Policies Are an Unfortunate and Corrupt Joke'

Felicity Huffman andWilliam H. Macy‘s longtime friend David Mamet is defending their character. Huffman was indicted on fraud charges after she allegedly paid $15,000 to have a proctor secretly correct her daughter’s SAT scores. She was arrested and released on a $250,000 bond on Tuesday afternoon. Federal court records unsealed Tuesday in Boston name 50 people, including Huffman andFuller HouseactressLori Loughlin, who have been indicted as part of the alleged nationwide scheme, according to a release from the U.

David McCallum'sNCISCostars, Ex Joan Collins and More Honor Late Actor: 'He Made Every Moment Count'

David McCallum’s friends andNCISfamily are remembering the late actor. McCallum’s fellow costars on the CBS hit, includingMark HarmonandMichael Weatherly, as well as his friends and colleagues over the years paid tribute to theNCISandThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.star after his death on Monday at the age of 90. Harmon, who playedNCISlead Leroy Gibbs alongside McCallum’s Donald “Ducky” Mallard for 19 seasons, wrote in a statement shared withDeadlinethat he was “in awe” of the longtime actor “when I first met him.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania Republican Senate Primary

Dr. Oz.Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images David McCormick has conceded toDr. Mehmet Ozin Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate primary. A recount had been ordered in the tight race between Oz and the hedge fund manager. TheAssociated Presshas not called the race because the recount is still underway, and the AP reports that the margin between the two candidates is just 0.07 percentage points. “It’s now clear to me with the recount now largely complete that we have a nominee,” McCormicksaid at a campaign partyat a Pittsburgh hotel on Friday.