Category Archives: News

Rio2C, Latin America’s Largest Creativity Meet, Consolidates as International Event
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The 2026 edition of Rio2C, the largest creativity gathering in Latin America, looks set to consolidate the event as a top international meeting, particularly of talents ...
Emeza805 May 20, 2026

Michael Jackson Docuseries Set at Netflix, Will Explore His 2005 Child Molestation Trial and Acquittal
A new three-part Netflix series about the explosive 2005 Michael Jackson trial, “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” is set to premiere on June 3. The docuseries covers the pop icon’s 200...
Pat Saperstein May 20, 2026

Paramount’s Junk-Status Credit Rating to Be Downgraded Further Following Warner Bros. Merger to Reflect ‘Major Ongoing Uncertainties,’ S&P Global Says
S&P Global Ratings already has placed Paramount Skydance’s credit rating in junk-status territory — indicating that the media conglomerate’s debt securities are considered specul...
Todd Spangler May 20, 2026

‘The Testaments’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
“The Testaments” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The series, which serves as followup to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” originally debuted in April. The renewal news comes...
Joseph Otterson May 20, 2026

Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fifth Chance Productions and Fleischer Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Quinta Brunson is stepping into the world’s most famous flapper. The “Abbott Elementary” creator and Emmy winner will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film adaptation of t...
Clayton Davis May 20, 2026

Billy Joel condemns unauthorised biopic, calling it “legally and professionally misguided”
Billy Joel has made it clear that an unauthorised biopic does not have his approval, nor rights to his music or his life rights – calling it “legally and professionally misguided”. R...
Liberty Dunworth May 20, 2026

Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess to Host ‘The Tony Awards: Act One’ Pre-Show
Broadway’s biggest night has locked in its opening act. Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess will host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” the official live pre-show ahead of the 79th Annual Ton...
Clayton Davis May 20, 2026

‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani Makes Solo Comics Writing Debut With ‘Chachu’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Iman Vellani, known for playing Kamala Khan in “Ms. Marvel,” will make her solo comics writing debut with “Chachu,” a five-issue neo-noir miniseries illustrated by Marianna Ign...
Naman Ramachandran May 20, 2026

‘Bridgerton’ Star Claudia Jessie Signs With Range (EXCLUSIVE)
Claudie Jessie has signed with Range Media Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She continues to be represented by Hatch Talent, Sloane Offer Weber & Dern, and Multitude M...
Joseph Otterson May 20, 2026

LACMA Launches New Billboard Campaign Timed to Opening of David Geffen Galleries (EXCLUSIVE)
LACMA has launched Very LACMA, a new public-facing promotional campaign timed to the opening of the new David Geffen Galleries. The citywide Los Angeles billboard campaign hopes to attract new museum ...
Marcmalkin May 20, 2026