Category Archives: Variety

Drake Doubles Down: Rapper Sues His Label, Universal Music, for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Diss Track
Although Drake withdrew his legal petition against his label, Universal Music Group, on Tuesday, he doubled down Wednesday, suing the company for defamation and harassment, spreading the “false ...
Jem Aswad Jan 15, 2025

Raoul Peck, Oscar Nominated for ‘I Am Not Your Negro,’ to Be Honored at Visions du Réel
Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, who was Oscar nominated for “I Am Not Your Negro,” will be the Guest of Honor at the 56th edition of documentary festival Visions du Rel, which runs April 4-1...
Leo Barraclough Jan 15, 2025

TikTok Plans ‘Immediate’ Shutdown of App in U.S. on Jan. 19 If Supreme Court Doesn’t Block Ban: Reports
TikTok is preparing to go dark for U.S. users this Sunday if the Supreme Court does not grant its emergency appeal to halt a law that will ban the app unless Chinese parent ByteDance divests its stake...
Todd Spangler Jan 15, 2025

Julie Bowen to Star in World Premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s ‘Fake It Until You Make It’ at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
Julie Bowen will star in the Center Theatre Group's world premiere of playwright Larissa FastHorse's "Fake It Until You Make It." The production, directed by Michael John Garcs and running Jan. 29-Mar...
Marcmalkin Jan 15, 2025

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Trailer: Charlie Cox Returns With Punisher and Kingpin in Violent Marvel Series
Daredevil is back in the MCU once again. Disney has released the trailer for the upcoming Marvel TV series, “Daredevil: Born Again,” coming to Disney+ on March 4, 2025. The gritty, street-...
Jordan Moreau Jan 15, 2025

What TikTok’s Potential Shutdown Means for the Book Biz on Eve of ‘Onyx Storm’ Release
One of the most highly anticipated book releases of 2025 is set for next week, less than a month into the new year: “Onyx Storm,” the latest sequel to Rebecca Yarros’ wildly popular ...
Jennifer Maas Jan 15, 2025

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter Lead Most-Streamed U.S. Pop Artists for 2024
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter were the most-streamed U.S. pop artists last year, according to Luminate’s year-end music report for 2024. Swift topped the U.S. On-Demand Audio...
Steven J. Horowitz Jan 15, 2025

Fox Sports Hopes to Steer NFL Fans to IndyCar Debut
Fox Sports aims to tackle fans of its Sunday-afternoon NFL games and drive them over to its new racing programs. The first season of IndyCar on Fox debuts March 2. In a big to generate interest, Fox S...
Brian Steinberg Jan 15, 2025

‘Here Come the Habibs,’ Australian Comedy About Lebanese Family, Gets Mexican Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
El Estudio has acquired rights to adapt hit Australian comedy format “Here Come the Habibs” for Mexican audiences, partnering with Los Angeles-based Happy Accidents on the project. The ori...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 15, 2025

Leland Vittert to Take Over NewsNation 9 P.M. Slot
Leland Vittert, a former Fox News Channel reporter who has become an evening host on Nexstar Media’s NewsNation, will take over the 9 p.m. hour on that network that is being vacated by current h...
Brian Steinberg Jan 15, 2025