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Cynthia Erivo to Receive the Inaugural Icon Award From USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Launch Scholarships at USC and the University of Oxford (EXCLUSIVE)
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (399+ words) Cynthia Erivo to Support Scholarships at USC and Oxford'Variety Cynthia Erivo to Receive the Inaugural Icon Award From USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Launch Scholarships at USC and the University of Oxford (EXCLUSIVE) Cynthia Erivo, Academy Award nominee and current star…...
‘Dead Mall’ Comic Series Set for Movie Adaptation; Michael Varrati to Write Cosmic Horror Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE)
51+ min ago (258+ words) Dead Mall" Comic Series Set for Movie Adaptation; Michael Varrati to Write Cosmic Horror Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE)Variety Dead Mall" Comic Series Set for Movie Adaptation; Michael Varrati to Write Cosmic Horror Screenplay (EXCLUSIVE) Dark Horse comics series "Dead Mall" is…...
Emei Signs With Nice Life-Atlantic Records (EXCLUSIVE)
46+ min ago (785+ words) Emei Signs With Nice Life-Atlantic Records (EXCLUSIVE)Variety Emei Signs With Nice Life-Atlantic Records (EXCLUSIVE) Chinese-American singer Emei has signed with Atlantic in partnership with Nice Life Records, which is also home to the Marias and Lizzo, the companies announced…...
Creator Platform Beehiiv Launches Podcast Hosting and Distribution
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (181+ words) Beehiiv started out as a newsletter-hosting platform competing with the likes of Substack, then added the ability for creators to build their own websites. Now, it's adding podcasts to the mix. On Thursday, beehiiv launched podcast hosting and monetization tools. Users…...
New ‘Batman,’ ‘Looney Tunes,’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Titles to Be Unveiled at Annecy
41+ min ago (291+ words) A Richard Williams tribute is also announced as Annecy reveals first 2026 screening events No doubt this Part One will have animation buffs and Batman fans alike queuing for this very coveted world premiere, as the fan-favorite caped crusader is pushed…...
Will ’60 Minutes’ Chief Tanya Simon Stay in Role? CBS News Faces Decision in Potential Shake-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
37+ min ago (373+ words) At "60 Minutes," precious seconds are ticking. "60 Minutes is a powerhouse program, and the probing, serious, high-quality journalism that is its hallmark is vital to CBS News. Were immensely excited about its future," CBS News said in a statement. Simon is…...
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Season 2 Casts Brian Cox as New York Ripper
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (167+ words) Brian Cox is joining the second season of "Dexter: Resurrection" at Paramount+, Variety has learned. Cox will star as Dom Framt, aka The New York Ripper. The character was originally introduced in Season 1, though he was not seen onscreen. He…...
John Travolta to Premiere Directorial Debut ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ at the Cannes Film Festival
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (276+ words) John Travolta is set to unveil his long gestated directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach" at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. An Apple Original film, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach" is an adaptation of Travolta's children book published in…...
Donald Trump Calls for MAGA Boycott Against Bruce Springsteen’s Tour and Attacks The Boss for Looking ‘Like a Dried Up Prune’: ‘This Guy Is a Total Loser’
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (222+ words) Donald Trump is firing back at Bruce Springsteen on Truth Social after the The Boss opened his "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour" with multiple speeches that eviscerated Trump and his administration. Trump reacted by attacking Springsteen over his…...
Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Off-Broadway Musical ‘Octet’
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (270+ words) Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct a feature film adaptation of the award-winning stage musical "Octet." The project marks his second film directing effort since his debut with "Tick, Tick" Boom!" in 2021. "Octet," directed by Annie Tippe, opened off-Broadway on May 19, 2019, at…...