Chloé Zhao’s Oscar frontrunner “Nomadland” won best film and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was named best LGBTQ Film at the Dorian Awards (GALECA: The Society …
Scott Rudin Fallout Intensifies With Sutton Foster Statement, Emotional Video From Late Assistant’s Twin : by Ellise Shafer
The outrage surrounding producer Scott Rudin intensified over the weekend, with Broadway star Sutton Foster speaking out while the twin brother of a late former …
George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’ Receives Incentives for Australia Shoot : by Patrick Frater
“Furiosa,” the Anya Taylor-Joy-starring prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” is to receive financial incentives from federal and state governments, ensuring that production will take …
Dave Grohl’s Rockers ‘n’ Moms Show to Feature Mothers of Geddy Lee, Pharrell Williams, Brandi Carlile and More : by Chris Willman
The Dave Grohl-directed series about musicians and their mothers has been given a start date, with a May 16 premiere for a Paramount Plus show …
Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ Tonight After Fast COVID Recovery : by Chris Willman
Luke Bryan will return to “American Idol” for a live broadcast tonight, sources tell Variety, after being sidelined from last week’s first live episode of the …
Academy of Country Music Awards 2021: How to Watch : by Chris Willman
The Academy of Country Music Awards show is airing Sunday night. Come back here for a complete list of winners as the telecast proceeds. To …
Taylor Swift Logs Third No. 1 Album in Less Than a Year With ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ : by Ellise Shafer
Taylor Swift’s “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” has put her back at the top of the album charts — for the third time in a little over …
How Disney Will Use ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and More to Promote This Year’s Oscars (EXCLUSIVE) : by varietyschneider
With just a week until the 93rd Oscars ceremony on April 25, Disney is kicking the synergy machine into high gear in order to support …
Visions du Réel 2021: Profiles of 9 Works in Progress : by John Hopewell
In its biggest single showcase, Visions du Réel staged a three-hour showcase on Saturday where directors and producers delivered online presentations of nine doc features …
Mickey Guyton on Co-Hosting the ACMs: ‘The Country Music Community Is Inclusive, and It’s Time Awards Shows Show That’ : by Chris Willman
Mickey Guyton will be there to represent as she co-hosts Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards show — not least of all, represent her …
‘Mank’ Wins Top Honor at ASC Awards : by jazztangcay
The American Society of Cinematographers handed out its top prize in feature film visual storytelling to Erik Messerschmidt, ASC for “Mank.” Other winners included “The …
‘Lord of the Rings’ Dominated by ‘Detective Conan’ in China Opening Weekend : by Rebecca Davis
Japanese animation “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” led both “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the debut of the 4K remastered “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship …
Alma Wahlberg, Matriarch of the Wahlberg Family and ‘Wahlburgers’ Star, Dies at 78 : by Ellise Shafer
Alma Wahlberg, the matriarch of the Wahlberg family who was prominently featured on the reality show “Wahlburgers,” has died. She was 78. Various members of …
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Tops Box Office Again, Crosses $80 Million in the U.S. : by Rebecca Rubin
“Godzilla vs. Kong” remained atop the domestic box office in its third weekend of release. The Legendary and Warner Bros movie added another $7.7 million …
Amazon Cancels Plans for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Massively Multiplayer Game : by Todd Spangler
While Amazon is shelling out an epic $465 million for season 1 of its “Lord of the Rings” TV adaptation, the company’s games unit has …
‘Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train’ Review: Anime Record-Setter Serves Up Toon Battles for Cult Audiences : by Peter Debruge
You’re either already on the “Demon Slayer” train or you’re not, and the hit Japanese feature — arriving stateside having surpassed “Spirited Away” as the …
How David Attenborough Became Nature’s Voice of Reason (Column) : by Caroline Framke
There’s little in this world more soothing than turning on a nature documentary and hearing David Attenborough’s calm, steady voice. Even as a disembodied narrator, …
‘How It Feels to Be Free’ Review: A Captivating Documentary Salute to Cicely Tyson, Lena Horne, Nina Simone, and Other Black Female Stars Who Blazed the Trail : by Owen Gleiberman
In 2002, when Halle Berry won the Oscar for her performance in “Monster’s Ball,” becoming the first African American woman to take home the Academy …
‘Sound of Metal’ and ‘Soul’ Take Top Prizes at 2021 Cinema Audio Society Awards : by jazztangcay
The sound mixing team from “Sound of Metal” on Saturday won the top prize at the Cinema Audio Society’s annual CAS Awards for outstanding achievement …
Black Rob, Rapper and Former Bad Boy Artist, Dies at 51 : by Haley Bosselman
Black Rob, the New York City rapper formerly part of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy label, has died, according to his former label mate, Mark …
Sportscaster Joe Buck to Guest Host ‘Jeopardy!’ : by Haley Bosselman
Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck is taking his talents from the world of sports to game show television as a “Jeopardy!” guest host, a source …
Stars’ Glam Squads Get Back to Work as Red Carpet Makes Somewhat of a Return : by Jasmin Rosemberg
When celebrity events were halted because of the coronavirus pandemic last March, Hollywood’s clothing stylists, hairstylists and makeup artists were put out of work. The …
Oscar Producers Vague on Role of Face Masks, Will Use ‘Satellite Hook-Ups’ for Remote Nominees : by Clayton Davis
Oscars producer Steven Soderbergh maintained that masks would play “a very important role in the story” of the 93rd Academy Awards on April 25, but …
‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Triumphs at ACE Eddie Awards : by jazztangcay
Editor Alan Baumgarten’s work on Aaron Sorkin’s drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7″ topped the American Cinema Editors Awards in a virtual ceremony. Baumgarten …
CNN Gets Ready for New Era at ‘New Day’ : by Brian Steinberg
CNN viewers are going to have to get used to waking up with someone new in the morning. The WarnerMedia cable-news outlet on Monday launches …
Dominic Purcell Says He’s ‘Walking Away’ From ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ : by Haley Bosselman
On Friday night, Dominic Purcell posted on Instagram that he is “walking away” from “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.” “Deal isn’t done,” he wrote. “I have …
ILoveMakonnen on Breaking Free of ‘Industry Politics,’ Being Gay in Hip-Hop and When Things ‘Soured’ With Drake : by Shirley Halperin
Audiences have had the feels for Atlanta-bred crooner-rapper ILovemakkonen since 2014. Known for a dreamy brand of club-hop, via such tracks as “I Don’t Sell …
‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Years Later, HBO Drama’s Legacy Is Still Unwritten : by danvariety
With the benefit of a decade of retrospect, what “Game of Thrones” was able to accomplish in its eight seasons looks even more surprising. The HBO fantasy drama series, which …
Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff in Development : by Antonio Ferme
“Game of Thrones” may have ended two years ago, but there are still more tales left in Westeros to tell. HBO also signed a five-year …
Scott Rudin to ‘Step Back’ From Broadway After Workplace Abuse Allegations : by Ellise Shafer
Producer Scott Rudin has announced that he will “step back” from Broadway following allegations of abusive workplace behavior, Variety has confirmed. The move marks an extraordinary turn …
Freeform’s ‘Cruel Summer’ Premiere Takes Over 80 Rooms at the Beverly Hilton : by marcmalkin
Freeform’s premiere of its new teen thriller series “Cruel Summer” on Thursday was not like any other Hollywood has experienced during the pandemic. Instead …
Pilot Season 2021: Effects of COVID Linger as Networks Shift Strategies : by Joseph Otterson
Call it the pilot season that wasn’t. One year later, the COVID-19 pandemic is still casting a long shadow over the new crop of broadcast shows. Across the Big Five …
Prince Philip Funeral: Prince Harry Joins Royal Family to Say Goodbye to Duke : by msravindran
Just over a week since his death, Prince Philip is being laid to rest today (April 17) at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, where eyes …
Visions du Réel 2021: 11 Project Profiles : by John Hopewell
No section at Visions du Réel is as fresh as its VdR-Pitching, which frames doc projects from both new and multi-prized filmmakers that hit the …
Visions du Reel Premiere ‘The Bubble’ Goes Behind the Facade of Florida’s Idyllic Retirement Community The Villages : by Jamie Lang
Visions du Reél world premiere feature “The Bubble,” playing in the festival’s International Competition, provides a candid look at the often-surreal senior citizen life within …
‘Zinder’ Review: A Plain, Punchy Postcard From the Meanest Streets of Niger : by Guy Lodge
In “Zinder,” Nigerien director Aicha Macky announces up front her relationship to the desert city that lends her film its name. “I am a daughter …
‘Soul,’ ‘Tenet’ and ‘Greyhound’ Win MPSE Golden Reel Awards : by jazztangcay
The Motion Picture Sound Editors handed out their awards in a virtual ceremony with Pixar’s “Soul, “Tenet” and “Greyhound” among the winners. The MPSE also …
‘Soul’ and ‘Wolfwalkers’ Take Top Honors at Annie Awards : by Terry Flores
Pixar’s “Soul” continued its awards season dominance on Friday by winning seven Annie Awards, including feature. The jazzy look at the before-life also won for music …
Sharon Osbourne Blames ‘Disgruntled Ladies’ for Her Ouster From ‘The Talk’ : by Cynthia Littleton
A defiant Sharon Osbourne blamed her “disgruntled” former co-stars on “The Talk” for forcing her off the CBS daytime show last month amid the uproar …
Relaxation Strategies : by Ashleigh Golden, PsyD
What is stress, and why is it important to manage it? Harvard Health explains that the body experiences a stress response, or ‘fight or flight …
Iced Earth Guitarist Who Became Emblem of Pro-Trump Mob Is First Capitol Rioter to Plead Guilty : by Chris Willman
Jon Schaffer, a guitarist for the metal band Iced Earth whose angry image made him one of the faces of the pro-Trump mob that invaded …
On What Would’ve Been Selena Quintanilla’s 50th Birthday, How the Late Tejano Star Still Influences Today : by Shirley Halperin
As fans of Selena Quintanilla remember the Tejano music star on what would have been her 50th birthday, tributes and posts have flooded social media, …
Oscar ‘Sweepers’ May Be Thing of the Past : by Clayton Davis
The great sweeper, the film that runs away with the evening’s awards, has a strong history at the Oscars. Three films have won 11 Oscars …
Twitter Experiences Widespread Outage : by Todd Spangler
Twitter went down Friday for many users, with thousands of people reporting problems viewing and sending tweets on the social network site. An error message …
China’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Re-Release Rollout Marred By Chaos, Refunds : by Rebecca Davis
Chinese audiences have gotten used to hearing at the last minute that a film won’t be screened for “technical reasons,” and know that the phrase …
Singer-Songwriter Angel Olsen Announces She is Gay : by Haley Bosselman
In an Instagram post Friday, singer-songwriter Angel Olsen came out as gay. “My beau, I’m gay,” she captioned a series of photos that included her …
How the ‘Gunda’ DP Got Up Close and Personal With Farm Animals : by jazztangcay
The new documentary “Gunda” is a narrator-free look at the everyday life of a mother pig, two cows and a one-legged chicken. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky …
Diego Calva Talks Damian Chazelle’s ‘Babylon,’ Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ : by carolehorst
Hailed as a fast-rising new talent from Mexico, actor Diego Calva has surfaced from small but notable Mexican and Argentine films to landing pivotal roles …
Felix Silla, Cousin Itt on ‘The Addams Family,’ Dies at 84 : by Haley Bosselman
Felix Silla, the actor who played beloved hairy Addams family member Cousin Itt, has died. He was 84. His “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” …
Inside the Making of ‘Mary Wilson,’ the Expanded Solo Album From the Late Supremes Singer : by Jem Aswad
It’s safe to say that if any musical artist was underrated, it was ex-Supreme Mary Wilson, who died in February at the age of 76. …
Oscars Reveal Original Song Performers and Aftershow Plans : by Chris Willman
The Oscars have confirmed that the best original song nominees will be performed in full on the pre-telecast “Oscars: Into the Spotlight” show Sunday, April …
Hong Kong Sentences Media Mogul Jimmy Lai to 14 Months in Prison : by Rebecca Davis
A Hong Kong court sentenced the pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 14 months in prison Friday, after finding him guilty of “unauthorized assembly” during …
DMX Public Memorial Is Set for Barclays Center : by Haley Bosselman
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center will host a public memorial for DMX on April 24, the rapper’s manager confirmed to TMZ, although attendance is destined to be …
Why It’s Misleading to Say ‘Apple Music Pays Twice as Much Per Stream as Spotify’ : by Jem Aswad
Early Friday, Apple Music sent a carefully worded letter to artists, music labels and publishers that briefly explained “how creators earn royalties” from the service, …
Alfred Molina Details Doc Ock’s Return in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’: ‘The Tentacles Do All the Work’ (EXCLUSIVE) : by Kate Aurthur
When Alfred Molina was first invited to reprise his role as the villainous Otto Octavius in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” — the forthcoming third installment …
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Are Red Carpets Coming Back? ‘Pose’ Plans In-Person Event for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE) : by marcmalkin
In a sign that red carpets may slowly be returning to the entertainment landscape, FX and 20th Television are throwing a glamour-filled premiere event for …
What’s Next for ‘Game of Thrones’ Cast Members : by Jordan Moreau
Two years after the finale of “Game of Thrones,” the cast continues with their lineups of new projects. Kit Harington, who told Variety that he doesn’t …
Nielsen Rejects Demand From Major Networks for Coronavirus Ratings Audit : by Brian Steinberg
Nielsen has flatly rejected demands from major networks for an outside audit of its TV ratings for the past year amid complaints that Nielsen has …
Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Channel Morrissey in This Exclusive ‘Simpsons’ Clip : by varietyschneider
Stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before: Benedict Cumberbatch guest stars as a moody 80s-era UK crooner who becomes Lisa’s imaginary friend …
Brandi Carlile on Her New Memoir, How ‘Ellen’ Helped Her Come Out, Grammy Angst and Embracing Diva-dom on Her Next Album : by Chris Willman
Brandi Carlile has talked about being a part of the island of misfit toys, with she’s not looking like such an odd-woman-out at the moment, …
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YouTube Star Jeffree Star Injured in Serious Car Accident in Wyoming : by Todd Spangler
Jeffree Star, a popular and controversial YouTube beauty creator and makeup mogul, was hospitalized Friday after he and friend were injured in a car accident …
‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’ Episode 5: Can a Black Man Be Captain America and Can You Believe That New Villain? : by Adam B. Vary
SPOILER WARNING: Do not read if you haven’t seen Season 1, Episode 5 of Disney Plus’ “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” In the best …
Fantasy Shows to Watch If You’re Missing ‘Game of Thrones’ : by Jordan Moreau
Sunday nights dedicated to “Game of Thrones” may be long gone, but getting lost in the complex and adventurous tales of Westeros is still something …
‘Tiny World’ and ‘The Year Earth Changed’ Cinematographers Pick Favorite Shots : by jazztangcay
To mark Earth Day, Apple TV Plus released “The Year Earth Changed,” a look at how nature and wildlife thrived as the world stayed in …
ABC News Scrambles to Fill Top Producer Slot at ‘Good Morning America’ : by Brian Steinberg
ABC is looking for a new producer to open the network for business each morning. The abrupt departure of Michael Corn, the seasoned news producer …
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Alfred Molina on the First Time He Read ‘Promising Young Woman:’ ‘What the F—?!?’ (EXCLUSIVE) : by Kate Aurthur
Emerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman” — starring Carey Mulligan as Cassie, a woman whose life has been derailed by the rape and subsequent suicide of …
Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Ring’ Series to Cost $465 Million for One Season : by Jordan Moreau
Amazon’s upcoming “Lord of the Rings” TV series will cost approximately $465 million to produce one season, Variety has confirmed. Radio New Zealand reported that the series, …
Jimmy Kimmel and Mark Rober to Host YouTube Livestream Event for Autism Awareness : by varietyschneider
Jimmy Kimmel and YouTube creator Mark Rober are partnering to host “Color The Spectrum: A Livestream To Support The Autism Community,” a three-hour long event …
‘Watchmen’s’ Frances Fisher Cast in ‘The Sinner’ Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE) : by marcmalkin
“The Sinner” is adding Frances Fisher to the cast of the fourth season. Producer Michelle Purple told me the news Thursday night at the premiere …
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‘Confronting a Serial Killer’ Director Aims to Expose ‘Dark Forces’ With True Crime Stories : by Danielle Turchiano
A few years ago, before director-producer Joe Berlinger embarked upon making a docu series and narrative feature about Ted Bundy, he asked his daughters what …
Oscar Question: Do We Want Movies to Be ‘Content’ or Art? : by timgray2013
In the COVID era, we have been forced to rethink everything. And with home viewing becoming even more dominant as cinemas closed, the question has …
UTA to Reopen Los Angeles Office on June 15 : by Cynthia Littleton
Hollywood provided another sign of California easing out of COVID lockdown mode as UTA disclosed Friday that the agency is set to reopen its Beverly …
‘Monday’ Costume Designer Marli Aleiferi Breaks Down Dressing Sebastian Stan as an American DJ in Greece : by jazztangcay
Sebastian Stan is best known as his superhero persona, the Winter Soldier. Clad in a leather jacket and reinforced combat pants and boots, he’s ready …
With Socially Conscious Films ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ and ‘Collective,’ Participant Taps Into the Zeitgeist : by varietybrentlang
Participant is back in the thick of the Oscar race with two films, “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Collective,” that seem to respond to …
Greta Van Fleet Channel Spinal Tap in Epic Fashion on ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’: Album Review : by Jem Aswad
The lines that divide tribute from parody or pastiche are very fine ones, and the concepts are hardly mutually exclusive — especially in the music …
Visions du Réel Director Emilie Bujès on Running a Festival ‘in the Eye of the Storm’ : by becroll
The lockdown that went into effect in March 2020 left Visions du Réel artistic director Emilie Bujès in an unenviable spot. The festival director and …