Category Archives: News
Tom Morello, Brian Eno, CMAT, among 100 artist names to join Kneecap support letter for “freedom of expression”
Tom Morello, Brian Eno, CMAT are among the over 100 artists who have newly pledged their support for the right to freedom of expression for musicians. READ MORE: Kneecap on the cover – givi...
Surej Singh May 01, 2025
Trump White House Seeks to Cease Federal Funding to PBS, NPR With New Executive Order
The Trump White House issued an executive order Thursday evening that called for a block on all federal funding to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR), alleging that ...
J. Kim Murphy May 01, 2025
(G)I-DLE announce rebrand with new name, two new albums
(G)I-DLE have announced a rebrand, making their comeback with a new name. READ MORE: (G)I-DLE’s Minnie on defying preconceived expectations: “Actually, this girl can be different” La...
Surej Singh May 01, 2025
‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker Jill Sobule dies in house fire, aged 66
Jill Sobule, hitmaker of ’90s anthems like ‘I Kissed A Girl’ and ‘Supermodel’, has died in a house fire. Sobule was aged 66. Her death was confirmed by her manager in a s...
Surej Singh May 01, 2025
At Variety’s ‘Power of Women: Nashville,’ Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton and Reba McEntire Talk About Making a Difference, Mental Health and Mutual Standom
Introducing her friend Sheryl Crow at Variety’s inaugural “Power of Women: Nashville” event Thursday, Maren Morris said, “She is a rare example of: Do meet your heroes.” ...
Chris Willman May 01, 2025
‘Drive My Car’ Outfit Bitters End Adds Sho Miyake’s Manga Adaptation ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ to Cannes Market Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Bitters End has acquired international sales rights for “Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” the latest feature from Japanese director Sho Miyake, ahead of the Cannes film market. With three deca...
Naman Ramachandran May 01, 2025
How That ‘9-1-1’ Funeral Episode Laid to Rest Peter Krause’s Captain Bobby Nash
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Thursday’s episode of "9-1-1″ on ABC. “9-1-1” returned after a two-week hiatus tonight with a pivotal, heartbreaking episod...
Jennifer Maas May 01, 2025
Josh Hutcherson Joins Rachel Sennott HBO Comedy Series
Josh Hutcherson has joined Rachel Sennott’s upcoming HBO comedy series in a recasting, Variety has learned. Hutcherson will take over one of the lead roles, which was played by Miles Robbins in ...
Joseph Otterson May 01, 2025
Rosa Salazar Exits ‘Einstein’ as CBS Delays Drama Series One Year
Rosa Salazar will no longer lead CBS’ “Einstein” alongside Matthew Gray Gubler. The news comes just over a week after CBS greenlit the drama series, and days after the network pushed...
Selome Hailu May 01, 2025
Animation Guild Seeks Enhanced California Subsidy to Combat Outsourcing
Seeking to combat the longstanding flow of animation jobs to Canada and other locations, the Animation Guild issued a report on Thursday urging California to improve its tax incentive program. Califor...
Gmaddaus May 01, 2025