Category Archives: Variety
Ben Whishaw Expects James Bond Franchise to Drop Him as Q After Daniel Craig’s Exit: ‘I Think They’re Going to Start All Over With a New Cast’
Ben Whishaw played James Bond’s technology and weapons expert Q in three 007 movies with Daniel Craig, joining the franchise on a high note in 2012’s acclaimed “Skyfall” and al...
Sep 18, 2024
Jane’s Addiction Release New Single ‘True Love’ — Four Days After Onstage Fight and Tour Cancellation
With minimal messaging and apparently not a hint of irony, troubled alt-rock quartet Jane's Addiction have released a new single called "True Love" - two days after the band canceled their latest tour...
Sep 18, 2024
Spotify Podcast Chief Sahar Elhabashi Is Leaving the Company
Sahar Elhabashi, VP and head of the podcast business at Spotify, will leave the streaming giant at the end of 2024 after six years at the company. Elhabashi and her boss, Alex Norstrm, co-president an...
Sep 18, 2024
Martin Sheen, Aaron Sorkin Among ‘The West Wing’ Stars and Producers to Be Honored by First Lady Jill Biden at White House Event
Fresh off their reunion on Sunday night’s 76th Emmys, some of the key stars and producers from “The West Wing” are off to the White House for a celebration being thrown by First Lady...
Sep 18, 2024
Zayn Announces First Solo Tour of His Career, ‘Stairway to the Sky’
The wait is finally over for Zayn fans. On Wednesday, the singer announced that for the very first time in his solo career, he'll be heading out on his own tour this fall. The “Stairway to the S...
Sep 18, 2024
Former Locarno and Berlin Film Festival Chief Carlo Chatrian Appointed Director of Italy’s National Film Museum in Turin
Former Locarno and Berlin Film Festival chief Carlo Chatrian has been appointed director of Italy's National Film Museum in Turin. The cinematic shrine housed in the iconic Mole Antonelliana domed tow...
Sep 18, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Docuseries in the Works at ID Following Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges
A docuseries on the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs is in the works from Investigation Discovery and “Quiet on Set” producer Maxine Productions. The news was announced the ...
Sep 18, 2024
Disney Seeking $940 Million From India’s Zee Over Failed Cricket Rights Deal
Disney India (previously Disney Star) is seeking $940 million of damages from Indian media conglomerate Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, it was revealed on Wednesday. The claim relates to a cric...
Sep 18, 2024
‘My Favourite Cake’ Co-Director Slams Iranian President After Repeated Travel Ban: ‘You Cannot Lead a Society to Growth and Reform Through Deception’
Iranian directorial duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, who in February were banned by Iranian authorities from traveling to the Berlin Film Festival to launch their film "My Favourite Cake," h...
Sep 18, 2024
Isaki Lacuesta and Isa Campo’s La Termita, Sara Gonzalo’s Accidental Launch Production Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)
La Termita Films, the production label of double San Sebastian Golden Shell winners Isaki Lacuesta and Isa Campo, has struck a production alliance with Accidental Films, the newly formed label founded...
Sep 18, 2024