Eras Tour Opener Owenn on Touring With Taylor Swift, Looking Back at Starring in ‘Lover’ Music Video

variety.com Eras Tour opener Christian Owens, who goes by the stage name Owenn, says he was in the recording studio “in the womb.” Granted, his mom was a Sony-signed artist and part of…

How ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Pays Homage to The Sex Pistols, Graphic Artist Syd Mead and Canadian Hockey

variety.com Production designer Patrick O’Keefe drew inspiration from brutalist architecture, graphic artist Syd Mead and British punk band The Sex Pistols when animating the world of…

Jennifer Lawrence Is “100 Percent” Ready To Reprise Her 'Hunger Games' Role

vanityfair.com Way back when in the 2010s (if you can even remember such a time), the world was universally charmed by Jennifer Lawrence’s seeming inability to come off as anything other…

'Gladiator 2' Stunt Mishap Sends Several Crew Members to Hospital

vanityfair.com An accident occurred during the production of Gladiator 2 in Morocco last week that necessitated medical treatment for six crew members. Variety reported that, as of Friday,…

‘Songs About F

variety.com Half an hour into “Songs About Fucking,” James Gallagher’s music documentary premiering at Tribeca on Saturday, Marc Rebillet points the microphone at a burly, bearded…

Box Office: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Rolls Out With $25 Million Opening Day, ‘Spider-Verse’ Contends for No. 1

variety.com The summer season has its first genuine battle for top of the heap, as “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” looks to fend off last week’s top release “Spider-Man: Across the…

Uh Oh, Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown Is Actually Working

forbes.com While a large number of people may balk at getting told their “household” is no longer covered under a friend or family’s Netflix plan under the new password sharing rules,…

Emmy Predictions: Scripted Variety

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David Byrne and Broadway Union Reach Agreement Over ‘Here Lies Love’ Production

variety.com “Here Lies Love,” the new David Byrne musical that’s set to begin previews on Broadway starting June 17, and the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 have reached an…

Jimmie Allen Dropped By Record Label After Second Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

variety.com Jimmie Allen has been dropped by BBR Music Group, the label confirmed to Variety late Friday, after a second woman sued him for sexual assault. “BBR Music Group has…

Jimmie Allen Dropped by Record Label After Second Sexual Assault Lawsuit

billboard.com Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label BBR Music Group, the company confirmed to Billboard, just hours after a second woman sued the singer for sexual assault.…

Jimmie Allen Accused of Abuse: A Timeline of the Fallout

billboard.com A civil lawsuit filed in Tennessee federal court — first reported by Variety and independently obtained by Billboard — on May 11, 2023, accused Jimmie Allen of sexual…

‘Gladiator 2’ Accident Injures Multiple Crewmembers

hollywoodreporter.com An accident on the set of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel has left several members of the crew injured, a Paramount spokesperson confirmed Friday. The studio characterized…

‘Transformers’ Crosses Over With [SPOILER]: ‘Rise of the Beasts’ Team Explains That Surprise Ending and Going Beyond Earth in a Sequel

variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers about the ending of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” now playing in theaters. Is this the beginning of the Hasbro Cinematic…

Is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ a True Story? Well … Let Us Explain

nytimes.com Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side. It is almost…

‘Top Chef’ Season 20 Winner on Making History as First World All-Star and Why They ‘Definitely’ Can’t Take Over for Host Padma Lakshmi

variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the Season 20 finale of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Buddha Lo became the first ever “Top Chef: World All-Stars” winner Thursday,…

Sony Sent Updated Version of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ to Movie Theaters After Sound Complaints

variety.com After fans reported sound mixing issues in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Sony Pictures has sent an updated version of the film to movie theaters. The complaints…

Hospital Mockumentary ‘St. Denis Medical’ Ordered at NBC From ‘Superstore’ Creator Justin Spitzer

variety.com NBC has given a series order to “St. Denis Medical,” a comedy series hailing from “Superstore” and “American Auto” creator Justin Spitzer alongside Eric Ledgin, who also…

Jason Isbell on the Making of ‘Weathervanes,’ Acting for Martin Scorsese, His Candid Documentary and the Role of Empathy in Music

variety.com Jason Isbell has a new album out, “Weathervanes,” and he says, “I’m happy to be talking about it. You know, I’ve been talking about a lot of other stuff lately, and it’s…

Emmys: Creative Arts Predictions Include Technical Standouts From ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Wednesday’ and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

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HBO's controversial 'The Idol' starring The Weeknd has divided the world, according to new data about its global popularity

businessinsider.com The Weeknd stars in the HBO series "The Idol" alongside Lily-Rose Depp. HBO "The Idol" debuted on June 4 and its reception around the world has been uneven. It's a hit in…

Lionsgate Investigating ‘BMF’ Producer for ‘Intimidation Tactic’ Aimed at Writers on Strike

variety.com “BMF” producer Ian Woolf is under investigation amid reports that he attempted to threaten and intimidate picketing writers in Georgia, where the third season of “BMF” is…

‘Love & Death’ Costumer Told a Story With Candy’s Affair Looks: ‘The Lingerie Follows an Arc’

variety.com Max’s “Love & Death” revived 1970s Texas suburbia through the direction of the show’s costume designer, Audrey Fisher, and production designer, Suzuki Ingerslev. The limited…

Screaming Matches and Food Fights: ‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer Breaks Down the 96-Hour Marathon of Saving a Business

variety.com On any given episode of Paramount Network’s “Bar Rescue,” the establishments featured are in a catastrophic state of disrepair: awash in grime, bugs, rotted food and/or…

‘Ciao House’ With Alex Guarnaschelli Renewed for Season 2 at Food Network (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Molto bene! Food Network has renewed its new Italian cooking competition “Ciao House,” hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini, for a second season. “Shot…

Amy Schumer Left the Barbie Movie Because It Didn’t ‘Feel Feminist and Cool,’ Cites ‘Creative Differences’

thewrap.com Amy Schumer has revealed the real reason why she left the Barbie movie – and it’s not what they told us at the time. While playing Plead the Fifth on “Watch What Happens…

How to Watch ‘Creed III’ Online: Michael B. Jordan’s Critically-Acclaimed Film Is Now Streaming on Prime Video

variety.com After setting a franchise record with a huge $58 million debut at the box office, “Creed 3” is finally available to stream on Prime Video. In the third installment of the…

Netflix, SiriusXM Order Sex-Advice Talk Show ‘After Hours’ Hosted by Comedian Zach Noe Towers (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Netflix has picked up a sex-advice talk show from “E!’s Nightly Pop” host Zach Noe Towers as its latest addition to its SiriusXM channel Netflix Is a Joke Radio. Airing…

‘I Don’t Think He’s OK

variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “With Open Eyes,” the series finale of HBO’s “Succession,” now streaming on Max. During their cover story for Variety’s…

The movie version behind one of our favorite spicy snacks is streaming now

nbcnews.com Eva Longoria makes her film directorial debut streaming Friday with “Flamin’ Hot” — a feel-good story of how a Mexican American janitor rose through the ranks at Frito-Lay…

Oscar De La Hoya Reveals His Most Spectacular Lies in HBO’s ‘The Golden Boy’: Exposing ‘My Feelings and My Emotions Was Petrifying’

variety.com Documentaries about celebrities are a dime a dozen these days. But docus about celebrities that don’t feel like infomercials and instead are raw, informative, and honest…

Country Star Jimmie Allen Accused of Sexual Assault and Making Secret Sex Video Recording by Woman in New Lawsuit

variety.com Country star Jimmie Allen is being sued for sexual assault by a new accuser, who claims she filed a police report after Allen secretly filmed her during sex. This is the…

Annecy Film Festival to Showcase Projects From Disney, Netflix and Paramount, Boasting Biggest Global Reach Ever

variety.com This year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival looks to break records with a wider international reach and greater studio participation than ever before. Already…

Canadian Wildfires Won’t Impact Banff World Media Festival

variety.com The Banff World Media Festival isn’t expected to feel the heat of the Canadian wildfires next week, Variety has confirmed. Organizers say there’s currently no harmful air…

‘Made in Chelsea’ Bosses at Monkey to Step Down After 23 Years (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com The co-founders of “Made in Chelsea” producers Monkey are stepping down after 23 years with the company. Sources tell Variety that David Granger and Will Macdonald announced…

TeamTO Advances on ‘Jade Armor’ Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com French CGI studio TeamTO, one of the biggest animation studios in Europe, has initiated development on “Jade Armor” Season Two. The move comes as TeamTO has produced on a…

Monkey Co-Founders To Exit After Two Decades

deadline.com Made in Chelsea and That’s My Jam producer Monkey’s co-founders are stepping down after more than two decades at the helm. In a note shared with staff, owner Universal…

Elon Musk is asking big name liberal TV hosts like Rachel Maddow to move their shows to Twitter to balance out Tucker Carlson

businessinsider.com Elon Musk. LUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Tucker Carlson shared the first episode of his Twitter show on Tuesday. Days later, Musk was reaching out to Rachel Maddow…

Amopix, a ‘Mars Express’ Studio-Producer, To Launch Amopix Annecy

variety.com At Annecy with four features, including buzzy main competition entry “Mars Express,” Strasbourg-based Amopix will create a second studio, Amopix Annecy, located in the Route…

10 Mexican Animation Talents to Track, From Sofia Carrillo to the Ambriz Brothers

variety.com The Annecy Festival’s tribute to Mexico as its 2023 guest county of honor brings over 250 artists and executives to the world’s biggest animation event. Here are 10 Talents…

Transilvania Film Festival Bounces Back After ‘Tough Years’ of Pandemic, Sees Attendance Soar

variety.com When push comes to shove, the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival has always prided itself on pushing the envelope, preferring to err on the side of provocation where other…

How AI is creating a 'Wild West' scenario for entertainment giants like Spotify, Disney

aol.com AI buzz is booming right now — but that's not all good for Universal Music Group (UMG). Last month, a song that featured the AI-generated voices of Drake and The Weeknd went…

Emmy Predictions 2023: The State of the Race One Week Before Voting Opens

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Emmy Predictions: Talk Series

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Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor (Comedy)

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Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor (Drama)

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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress (Comedy)

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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress (Drama)

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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actress (Limited/TV Movie)

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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actor (Drama)

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Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actress (Comedy)

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Emmy Predictions: Lead Actor (Comedy)

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Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actress (Limited)

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Mariah Angeliq Embraces Her Inner ‘Diva’ in Fresh Single Ushering Urbano Artist’s ‘New Era in My Life and Music’

variety.com Mariah Angeliq defines what it truly means to be a “Diva” in her new upbeat and liberating reggaeton single and music video that sees her breaking free from the confines of…

Emmy Predictions: TV Movie

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Emmy Predictions: Limited or Anthology Series

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The 10 Biggest Takeaways From Variety’s 2023 TV FYC Fest

variety.com Variety’s annual TV FYC Fest was packed with big names and your favorite stars from the small screen. Christina Applegate (“Dead to Me”) made a rare appearance to accept the…

Emmy Predictions: Comedy Series

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