Chappell Roan‘s statement at the Grammys, in which she demanded labels should provide artists with “a livable wage and health insurance,” continues to be the topic of heated debates. The latest comes from the Ivors Academy, a London-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting music writers and their rights. The Ivors Academy also hosts an annual awards
In a procedural move, a federal judge on Monday denied CBS‘ motion to throw out President Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” broadcast. Trump amended his suit on Friday, adding a new plaintiff and arguing that he suffered $20 billion in damages — up from $10 billion — when the network edited an interview with
Ben Stiller is attached to lead a dramedy series set in the music industry currently in the works at HBO, Variety has confirmed. Titled “The Band,” the official logline of the series states that it “offers an inside look at the music industry centered on Oscar (Stiller), a pop impresario and talent mogul beset by
Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk sparred publicly Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Musk and other investors have fielded a $97.4 billion offer to take control of the AI giant. The Journal published a story on the deal Monday. By midday, Altman sent his succinct rejection of the offer in
It’s officially February, which means we’re in the midst of winter and one of fashion’s busiest months. As we try to focus our attention on the spring season ahead, check out the must-know fashion launches to keep warm when it’s cold outside. Below, here’s what you need to know this month, starting with Valentino’s latest
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There are always many factors at play when it comes to deciding a Super Bowl halftime performer and this year, it was a perfect storm for Kendrick Lamar, who took home big wins at
Cameron Diaz recently appeared on Netflix’s “SkipIntro” podcast and expressed shock over how drastically film sets changed during her 11-year acting retirement. The Netflix original movie “Back in Action” started streaming last month and marked Diaz’s first acting job since 2014’s “Annie” musical adaptation. “The industry is so different,” Diaz said. “I definitely have to say that
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David Johansen — the sole surviving founding member of the New York Dolls and a solo artist who also performs as the lounge singer Buster Poindexter — is suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back, and is seeking financial assistance through the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Diagnosed in 2020, Johansen hoped
Charlie Peacock’s stage name sounds like it was designed to be the nom de plume for a pop superstar, not someone who would become more renowned for his behind-the-scenes work as a producer, songwriter and label owner. He did enjoy cult success as a singer-songwriter in the 1980s, especially among the wing of more progressive
When Marvel fans last saw Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson, it was the finale of the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and Sam had finally embraced himself as Captain America. He sported a new patriotic suit, complete with a white half-helmet and goggles. But Sam is no longer rocking that look as he
Matt and Ross Duffer want to clear up any confusion: Yes, the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” is coming this year. As a matter of fact, it may be even sooner than expected. “We’re focused on visual effects sequences right now, which started back in January,” Ross Duffer told the audience at the
A comedy movie inspired by (and developed with) Green Day is being produced by Live Nation Productions. Titled “New Years Rev,” the film is a coming-of-age story of three friends — played by Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman and Ryan Foust — who journey to Los Angeles, mistakenly believing that their band is opening for Green
John Cooper, former director of the Sundance Film Festival, has been named the True West Film Center’s new Artistic Director. As artistic director, Cooper will focus on crafting and implementing the artistic vision guiding all programs, including education, film screenings and the yearly True West Film Festival. Cooper’s position comes as the True West Film
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and is now banned from all NFL stadiums and events. A spokesperson for the NFL confirmed via AP News that one of the 400 performers in Lamar’s triumphant Super Bowl show on Feb. 9 “hid” a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag — with
Tom Cruise told Empire magazine that he breathed in his own carbon dioxide while filming a grueling action set piece for the upcoming “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” The sequence finds Cruise’s Ethan Hunt underwater exploring the wreckage of a submarine. The action scene was filmed in a an “8.5 million liter water tank
An all-star roster of former “Saturday Night Live” cast members are returning to Studio 8H for the series’ 50th anniversary special. Among them: Adam Sandler, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell. It’s unclear what, exactly, these comedy greats will be doing during the Feb. 16 broadcast, but they’ll be joined by Amy
Amy Poehler is launching a new podcast with Spotify and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer, Variety has learned. “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” will debut on Spotify in March. Per the official description, the weekly video series will see Poehler “talk to famous people about what makes them laugh, what they found funny recently, and much
Chappell Roan’s conversation-stirring Grammy night speech has incited action from the music industry to provide artists with livable wages and healthcare. Charli XCX and Noah Kahan joined the conversation online, with both pledging to match Roan’s $25,0000 contribution for rising artists. After Roan won best new artist at the Grammys and used her speech to hold record labels
Two musicals are among the five Oscar nominees for best original score. But what’s really being honored in that category? The songs, the background score, or the entirety of the music in the film? It’s a question that has plagued Oscar voters for many years. Four of Alan Menken’s eight Oscars are for “original score,”
Songwriters representing all five of the compositions nominated for best original song at the 2025 Academy Awards got together virtually for a Songwriters Hall of Fame discussion that is premiering online today, discussing not only the inspiration for their award-worthy tunes but the hot-button topic about how they feel about the Oscars having announced the
Colman Domingo revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he met with Marvel executives to discuss the onslaught of rumors claiming the studio wanted him to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conquerer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Majors’ villain was supposed to be the next Thanos-like villain of the MCU. The actor appeared
HBO has shared the first look at “Euphoria” Season 3. The image features Zendaya’s return as Rue. The long-delayed production on Season 3 of “Euphoria” kicked off recently, almost exactly three years after the premiere of Season 2. Most of the principal cast is returning with the exception of those like Barbie Ferreira who had
Following their triumphant Super Bowl halftime performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have announced new dates for their “Grand National” tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang and Top Dawg Entertainment, will visit 13 stadiums across Europe and the United Kingdom this summer, after the tour crosses North America in the spring. Head here for more details on the tour. TICKETS: Various pre-sales
Seven top film, TV and game composers presented a concert of their works Saturday night in West Los Angeles as a benefit for musicians whose homes burned during the recent Palisades and Eaton fires. The event is one of several staged in recent weeks to raise funds and awareness for those who lost homes during
On the eve of the Action for AI Summit in Paris on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a €109 billion ($112 billion) investment package from the private sector that will be injected into the country’s blossoming AI ecosystem in the coming years. Overjoyed as he announced the news on French broadcaster France 2, Macron
Sarah Miro Fischer‘s debut feature, “The Good Sister,” debuts in the Panorama section at this year’s Berlinale, and Variety has been given exclusive access to the film’s trailer. We also caught up with the newly minted director, who talked us through the development and production processes for her largely student-led production. [embedded content] Set in
Angel Studios is expanding internationally with a second round of global distribution partnerships. The U.S. distributor and production company — which released 2023 smash hit “Sound of Freedom” and is known for its faith-based films and TV shows — has signed multiple output deals around the world for its upcoming slate, including “The King of Kings,” the upcoming
AMC Networks’ Shudder has bought “Reflection in a Dead Diamond,” Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s supernatural crime film, ahead of its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The Shudder acquisition deal covers North America, the U.K. and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, with plans to release the film exclusively on the streamer in 2025.
Miles Teller (“Whiplash, “Top Gun: Maverick”) and Casey Affleck (“Manchester By the Sea,” “Oppenheimer”) are set to lead the cast of pursuit thriller “Wild Game.” “Wild Game” comes from Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director and producer Jason Hall (“Thank You for Your Service,” “American Sniper”) and is being launched at the European Film Market by Capstone. CAA
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