Category Archives: News
Yoshiki Hails the ‘Power of Art’ Accepting Variety International Achievement in Music Award
Yoshiki, the Japanese star whose work blends pop, rock and classical music, saluted “the power of art” as he accepted the Variety International Achievement in Music Award at Variety Hitmak...
Cynthia Littleton Dec 09, 2024
‘The Tale of Daye’s Family’ Director Karim El Shenawy Discusses Adaptive Casting Process at Red Sea Film Festival
From the Variety Lounge presented by Film AlUla at the Red Sea Film Festival, Variety‘s London Bureau Chief Alex Ritman spoke with "The Tale of Daye’s Family" director Karim El Shenawy. Th...
Andrés Buenahora Dec 09, 2024
Taylor Swift gives $197million in bonuses to crew members on ‘The Era Tour’
It has been reported that Taylor Swift has given her crew members on her ‘Eras’ tour about $197million (£152million) in bonuses. READ MORE: Taylor Swift live in Edinburgh: The Eras t...
Anagricel Duran Dec 09, 2024
Watch Pharrell Williams perform ‘Happy’ with choir at Notre Dame Cathedral reopening
Pharrell Williams has performed ‘Happy’ with a gospel choir at the reopening of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral – watch footage below. READ MORE: Pharrell Williams tells us ab...
Max Pilley Dec 09, 2024
Music Industry Moves: Britpop Group Pulp Inks Label Deal With Rough Trade Records
British group Pulp, best known for their 90s hit “Common People,” have signed a label deal with Rough Trade Records. The band played some reunion shows in 2022 and 2023, followed by a retu...
Thania Garcia Dec 09, 2024
Pamela Anderson Reflects on Collaborating With Gia Coppola for ‘The Last Showgirl:’ ‘This Might Be My Only Chance’
Pamela Anderson and director Gia Coppola jointly received the Sun Valley Film Festival Pioneer Award on Dec. 6, the second day of the festival's 2024 Winter Screening Series. Appearing after a screeni...
Todd Gilchrist Dec 09, 2024
UK government reveals deadline for music industry to respond to ticket levy to save the grassroots
The UK government has revealed the deadline for the music industry to respond to its ticket levy in efforts to save grassroots venues. READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “t...
Anagricel Duran Dec 09, 2024
Arooj Aftab, Gold Panda and more for new Polygon Live LDN 2025 – the UK’s largest outdoor spatial audio festival
Arooj Aftab and Gold Panda are among the names to have been announced for a new London festival, Polygon Live LDN 2025. Set to run in Crystal Palace Park from May 2 to May 4, it will be the largest ou...
Max Pilley Dec 09, 2024
Gracie Abrams Graduates to Arenas with 2025 Tour Dates, Including Forum and Madison Square Garden
Following her final night as an opening act on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Gracie Abrams will return to her already-established role as a headliner - this time topping the bill in arenas, with 202...
Chris Willman Dec 09, 2024
The Roots, Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman to Perform at ‘A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95’ in Los Angeles
The Roots have announced “A Roots Picnic Experience: Class of ’95” with a lineup that includes Lil’ Kim, Method Man & Redman and more. The event, scheduled to take place on...
Steven J. Horowitz Dec 09, 2024