Donald Trump was named Time magazine’s 2024 person of the year and got a glowing endorsement from Time owner Marc Benioff, who has owned the publication since 2018. Benioff is also the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Salesforce. “Congratulations to President Trump on being named TIME Person of the Year 2024,” Benioff wrote in a
Month: December 2024
Fashion is fashion, but fashion is also capital-B business. Today’s biggest retailers are responsible for massive balance sheets, with tons of operational parts and global customers to keep happy. Chief amongst these big players is SHEIN, whose business is so fast-paced that it boggles the mind to truly consider all the moving parts at play.
“Cross” star Aldis Hodge told Buzzfeed that he was “shocked” when it was recently revealed that author James Patterson turned down a seven-figure deal offer to turn his book character, police detective Alex Cross, into a white man when he was originally shopping the first book around. Hodge now plays the character in Prime Video’s
Tom Holland has signed a producing deal with Sony Pictures under his newly-launched Billy17 banner, alongside Harry Holland and Will South. The trio will kick off their partnership with an original project they have been developing together, titled “Burnt,” with Academy Award winner Rodney Rothman (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”) set to write the screenplay. Plot
The Writers Guild of America‘s east and west chapters have sent a strongly-worded letter to the heads of the major Hollywood studios, criticizing them for inaction as artificial intelligence appears to be taking copy-written scripts and using it to “plagiarize stolen works.” The letters were sent on Thursday to Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM
Saban Films has promoted its top executive team and extended their deals through 2026, Variety has exclusively learned. Bill Bromiley has been promoted to Vice-Chairman, where he will work on advancing key strategic goals, while Shanan Becker and Jonathan Saba will now serve as Co-Presidents. Becker will focus on the company’s financial and operational functions
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual
Heading to Aspen or Big Bear this winter? Planning all of your après-ski outfits ahead of time will make your cold-weather adventure extra special. Yes, the temperatures might be unbearably frigid, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun serving looks when you’re not on the slopes. Whether you’re relaxing by the fireplace in your
“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy — known for his volatility and quick temper, as well as his charm — was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence Tuesday night in Burbank, Calif. Burbank police confirmed to Variety that they were dispatched to a home in the area Tuesday night after getting a call about Kennedy, whose real name
When Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten and Moisés Arias signed on to Jonathan Nolan’s “Fallout” TV series at Amazon‘s Prime Video, the actors didn’t know where the adaptation of the popular Bethesda Game Studios franchise was headed. And that was fine by them, after reading the initial scripts that revealed the post-apocalyptic world their
Warner Bros. Discovery has sold the MotorTrend Group of automotive brands to Hearst Magazines. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. MotorTrend Group’s portfolio, which includes MotorTrend, Hot Rod, Roadkill and Automobile, “embodies car culture from electric vehicles to timeless classic customs,” according to the companies. The group’s brands reach more than 30 million users per
On “This Man,” a sunset-evoking song on “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” Common raps, “Whether Grammy or Oscar, I keep the same posture.” He’s referring to the awards he’s amassed over his decades-long career, and how they’re merely accolades that acknowledge his talents but don’t define them. But after the album, produced entirely by hip-hop legend
Morgan Wallen has been sentenced to seven days in a DUI education center and two years supervised probation after pleading guilty to throwing a chair from a Nashville rooftop. The incident took place in April when the country singer threw the chair from Chief’s on Broadway. Police were standing in front of the establishment when
The animated short “An Almost Christmas Story” completes Alfonso Cuaron’s trifecta of Christmas stories. This time, he turned to “The Green Knight” director David Lowery to helm the storytelling. “It was almost exactly three years ago that I read the script for the first time,” says Lowery. He happened to be feeling very festive, and
A “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” remake is in the works from Amazon MGM Studios and “James Bond” backers Eon Productions. The film is in early stages of development with executives at Eon and Amazon in the process of meeting with potential writers and directors. It’s intended to release in theaters. Dick Van Dyke starred in
When Denzel Washington enters the room, you sit up straight. You pay attention. After all, you are in the presence of greatness. But even legends can be re-imagined. Washington is entering a new career chapter, but he’s far from slowing down. As the two-time Oscar winner gears up for his 70th birthday on Dec. 28,
Walden Media has named Juliana Janes as executive vice president of development and production. At the studio behind Apple’s Lincoln assassination series “Manhunt” and the upcoming Russell Crowe drama “Nuremberg,” Janes will elevate the content slate working closely with writers, directors and producers. She’ll report to Walden production president Benjamin Tappan. Janes comes from Bron,
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual
Charly Clive will star opposite Steve Carell in his upcoming HBO comedy series from Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses. The show was originally picked up back in May. Along with Carell and Clive, “Ted Lasso” alum Phil Dunster is also attached to star. The half-hour series has been given a 10 episode order. The official
Fox has officially renewed the dating competition series “Farmer Wants a Wife” for a third season, with the premiere date set for Thursday, March 20. As part of the renewal, Kimberly Williams-Paisley has joined the show as its new host, replacing country singer Jennifer Nettles (who fronted the reality series’ first two seasons). Williams-Paisley is
Brad Ingelsby is staying in business with HBO. Variety has learned exclusively that the celebrated writer and producer has extended his overall deal with the premium cabler for a further three years. The news comes as Ingelsby is currently prepping the limited series “Task” at HBO, with that show set to debut in 2025. Ingelsby
The “Prison Break” reboot in development is one step closer to freedom, landing a pilot order from Hulu. The new iteration of the series, from “Mayans M.C.” co-creator and showrunner Elgin James and 20th Television, is not expected to feature the characters at the center of the original jailhouse drama, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth
Cate Blanchett knew exactly what look she wanted for her character Catherine Ravenscroft in the limited Apple TV+ series “Disclaimer.” Despite playing a wealthy, award-winning journalist, she didn’t want to look like one, so she’d send costume designer Jany Temime pictures of boho society women as examples. Temime wanted to make sure Catherine’s look wasn’t
Three men have come forward with new lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging similar accusations of sexual assault and being drugged. The suits, filed in New York City on Thursday, are the latest in a flurry of accusations against Combs since his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed and subsequently settled a lawsuit last November. In
Grammy-nominated vocalist Loire Cotler, known for her work on “Dune” and as a member of Hans Zimmer‘s band, has composed an original track titled “Call to Life” for Bollywood star Sonu Sood‘s directorial debut “Fateh.” The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to
The much-talked-about creative director post at Bottega Veneta has been filled. Designer Louise Trotter will be taking over the role, replacing Matthieu Blazy, who is departing after three years in the position. Her tenure begins at the end of January. “I am pleased to welcome Louise as our new Creative Director,” said Bottega Veneta CEO
The Children’s & Family Emmys are on the move. As the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on Thursday revealed the nominations for the 3rd annual event, it also announced that the ceremonies would take place on March 15 in Los Angeles. (The competition’s first two years were held in December.) As for the
The latest edition of designer musical chairs seems to confirm all the rumors that have been buzzing around this past Fashion Month. Matthieu Blazy has been named the new artistic director of Chanel, overseeing haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories, with his tenure set to start in 2025. He succeeds Virginie Viard, who departed this past
The last month of 2024 started with glitz and glam in London at The Fashion Awards, where Rihanna, Julia Fox and Nicola Coughlan were just some of the bold-faced names who stunned on the red carpet. Meanwhile, Jude Law and his “Skeleton Crew” co-stars launched the new “Star Wars” series at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone’s podcast series “Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire” will return for a second season. The announcement was made Thursday by the couple and podcast network Lemonada Media. Season 2 will premiere in summer 2025. McCarthy stars as the titular Hildy while Falcone is Urgrall the Horned One. Season
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