Do you remember what topped your holiday wish list in the early 2000s? If you’re Zoë Kravitz or a fellow ‘90s baby, chances are it was the iconic Tiffany’s bracelet. “It was a big thing at my school,” explains Kravitz. She says “her dad”—my mind says Lenny Kravitz—gave it to the actress after she asked
It was, as they say, very Hollywood: a postmodern mansion with gardenias in the pool, a celebrity chef making paleo-friendly dessert, and the tell-tale “Hi guys!” that Insta-stars chirp to their followers just before a big event. In this case, the event was BCBG’s Friendsgiving, hosted by Olivia Culpo and starring several pairs of thigh-high
Michael Avenatti I’m Coming For You, Jacob Wohl 11/16/2018 6:31 AM PST EXCLUSIVE Michael Avenatti sure doesn’t seem worried about his felony domestic violence arrest, and he’s literally pointing the finger at right-wing conspiracy theorist Jacob Wohl for what he says is a frame job. We got Avenatti leaving Dan Tana’s restaurant Thursday night in
Netflix has become a big disruptor in Italy since launching half a dozen movies at the Venice Film Festival in September. Among the Netflix six were awards hopeful “Roma,” which won the Golden Lion, and local police-brutality drama “On My Skin,” which after the fest was released simultaneously online by Netflix and in 80 Italian
People who follow movies know that “At Eternity’s Gate,” which opened the Camerimage film festival and traces the tragic final two years in the life of Vincent van Gogh, is a film about a painter directed by another painter: Julian Schnabel, a successful New York artist who has also now helmed five features. Less well
Viacom Inc. said net income in its fiscal fourth quarter fell as revenue slumped overseas and stayed flat with year-earlier results at its U.S. operations, even as the company showed improvement at its movie unit and notched gains in the money it gets from cable distributors. The New York owner of MTV, Nickelodeon and the
‘Teen Mom’ Kailyn Lowry I’ll Bust Backdoor Teen Mom’s Ass!!! Challenges Farrah Abraham 11/16/2018 12:40 AM PST EXCLUSIVE “Teen Mom 2” star Kailyn Lowry‘s ready and willing to get in the ring with Farrah Abraham and open a can of whoop ass … but Farrah’s first gotta say yes, and she might wanna think twice. Damon Feldman
Danielle Bregoli Music App Did a Bhad Thing … They Owe Me a Fat Check!!! 11/16/2018 12:30 AM PST EXCLUSIVE Danielle Bregoli has major beef with a new music app for using her image without permission — but she’s willing to let it slide if they fork over several million bucks … TMZ has learned. Bhad
Floyd Mayweather Ultimatum To Khabib: Box Me, Or We Ain’t Fightin’ 11/16/2018 12:20 AM PST EXCLUSIVE Floyd Mayweather is giving Khabib a simple choice — we fight in the boxing ring … or we ain’t fightin’ at all! Of course, the two have been goin’ back and forth since Khabib beat Conor and called out Floyd …
By any account, death by beheading is a horrible way to go. For Mary Stuart, it was an especially grisly affair, requiring three good whacks of the ax to decapitate a woman who, to her perpetual unhappiness, had as much a claim to England’s throne as her cousin, Queen Elizabeth. Like an entire season of
“Black Panther” took home three prizes at the 9th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards, clawing past “A Star is Born,” with two wins. Songwriter Diane Warren was the only individual to nab multiple honors, while Germany’s Max Richter earned the best original score trophy for his contemporary take on the 16th century with “Mary
In today’s film news roundup, Coldplay documentary “A Head Full of Dreams” performs well, Jon Heder’s “When Jeff Tried to Save the World” gets distribution and shooting has begun on transgender drama “Gossamer Folds.” BOX OFFICE Trafalgar Releasing has reported more than $3.5 million in box office revenue in one day for the Coldplay documentary
November 15, 2018 6:16PM PT Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment company yesterday bought out British retailer Arcadia Group Ltd, the co-owner of the Ivy Park fashion brand. Arcadia chairman Philip Green is currently being investigated for sexual and racial harassment, as former British cabinet minister Peter Hain reported. Hain also said Green was granted a court injunction to
Some of film, television, music and tech’s biggest influencers gathered Thursday for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety‘s 2018 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference. Producer Vin Di Bona; executives Kristin Cavanaugh of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Christina Derenthal of Paramount Pictures; chamber of commerce chair Donelle Dadigan; and Los Angeles city officials Mitch
November 15, 2018 5:44PM PT Larry Michie, a former television editor at Variety, died Nov. 7 at an assisted living facility in Hadley, Mass., after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 77. Born in Chicago, he was raised by two aunts in Racine, Wis. He met his wife of 56 years at Valparaiso University. Michie began
“Grown-ish” star Francia Raisa and “13 Reasons Why” executive producer Mandy Teefey are teaming on a feature film about the key 1946 Mendez vs. Westminster school desegregation case. The duo began working on the project this year and quickly became convinced that the story had resonance in today’s society. They were able to persuade the
Rungano Nyoni wasn’t exactly surprised when her casting director vanished during pre-production in Zambia. Born in the southern African nation, but raised in Wales, she had girded herself for the challenges of shooting in a country whose film industry holds itself to different professional standards than those prevailing in the U.K. “Using European sensibilities in
Location shooting is underway in Mexico and Argentina for Season 2 of Fox Premium’s “Here on Earth” (“Aqui en la Tierra,”), the multi award- winning series created by Gael Garcia Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas and Jorge Dorantes. Mexican actors Adriana Barraza, Kristyan Ferrer and Natasha Dupeyron join the Season 1 cast toplined by Bernal, Alfonso Dosal,
The road to success for Sutton Foster was not always an easy journey, but it was a trip she looks back on with laughter. “Auditions are terrible. They really are,” the “Younger” star told Variety at New York City Center’s 75th anniversary gala, which included a performance of the Broadway audition musical “A Chorus Line.” “I
November 15, 2018 4:13PM PT WASHINGTON — Joan Graves, the longtime chair of the MPAA’s ratings board, the Classification and Rating Administration, will retire next year and will be succeeded by Kelly McMahon, who is currently the trade association’s vice president and corporate counsel. Graves will step down later next year. In the interim, McMahon
In the last decade, Meek Mill has topped the Billboard charts, released platinum-certified albums, and established himself as one of the most popular rappers around. He’s also served stints in prison and has been on probation his entire adult life, with six years left. Mill spoke with Philadelphia 76ers owner Michael Rubin and other panelists
After her real-life romance gone wrong with John Meehan went viral thanks to journalist Christopher Goffard’s investigative podcast, Debra Newell felt like her story wasn’t accurately represented. “It wasn’t really talking enough about what a bad guy John was or what he did,” she tells Variety. “And I’d never seen myself as desperate or insecure. I
November 15, 2018 3:40PM PT Eva Longoria Baston will make her feature directorial debut, produce, and star with Kerry Washington in Universal’s workplace comedy “24-7.” Paul Feig is producing with partner Jessie Henderson through their FeigCo Entertainment banner. Longoria Baston is producing through UnbeliEVAble Entertainment as is Washington via her Simpson Street company. UnbeliEVAble’s Ben
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In today’s TV News Roundup, Kumail Nanjiani joins the cast of “The Twilight Zone” on CBS All Access and “The Walking Dead” reveals behind the scenes photos of Michael Cudlitz directing this week’s episode. FIRST LOOKS Variety has obtained exclusive photos of Michael Cudlitz‘s return to “The Walking Dead” to direct the seventh episode of
Amazon has amassed a bigger crowd of gridiron fans so far in its second season streaming the NFL’s “.” The seven “Thursday Night Football” games streamed so far for the 2018 season on Prime Video and Twitch (weeks 4-10) drew a combined 14.7 million total viewers in over 200 countries and territories, including all 50
Cartoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio, isn’t afraid to take on challenging subject matter in its own unique way, as evidenced by last year’s acclaimed feature “The Breadwinner,” the story of a young Afghan girl who disguises herself as a boy to help provide for her struggling family during Taliban rule. This year, the toon
November 15, 2018 1:58PM PT Wassim “Sal” Slaiby is donating funds earmarked for the party to support the LAFD. The Weeknd and French Montana manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby is forfeiting his annual birthday bash out of respect for those affected by the wildfires in California, particularly in the Malibu area. Now based in Los Angeles,
Model and actress Kim Porter, who dated rapper Diddy for 13 years and is the mother of three of his kids, died on Thursday at her Toluca Lake, Calif., home, a source close to Porter confirmed to Variety. TMZ, which first reported the news, said Porter went into cardiac arrest on Thursday at noon after suffering from pneumonia for several weeks, though her
Nelly Sued for Sexual Assault After U.K. Show 11/15/2018 8:02 AM PST Breaking News Nelly‘s facing new legal trouble — a woman is suing him for an alleged sexual assault after one of his shows in England. The woman, who’s filed as a Jane Doe — claims Nelly masturbated in front of her multiple times