Category Archives: Variety

U.K. Entertainment Industry Welcomes Labour Government but Lays Out ‘Pressing Issues’ to Be Addressed, With Film and TV Workforce at Forefront
The U.K.’s entertainment industry has responded to Labour’s landslide victory in the country’s general election, which ends 14 years of Conservative rule with Keir Starmer set to bec...
Alex Ritman Jul 05, 2024

Alia Bhatt, Sharvari-Led Yash Raj Spy Universe Film Reveals Title (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has unveiled the title for its first female-fronted instalment in the studio’s successful spy universe franchise. Titled “Alpha,” the film stars Al...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 05, 2024

Huma Qureshi, Chandrachur Singh to Star in ‘Bayaan’ From Indian Indie Stalwarts Bikas Mishra and Shiladitya Bora (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian indie producer Shiladitya Bora is set to begin production on “Bayaan,” a new drama featuring Huma Qureshi (“Gangs of Wasseypur,” “Leila”) and Chandrachur Sin...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 04, 2024

U.K.’s Labour Party Headed for Huge Election Win, Keir Starmer Likely New Prime Minister – Exit Polls
The center-Left Labour Party appears to have secured a decisive victory in the U.K. general election, marking a significant shift in the country’s political dynamics. According to exit polls pub...
Naman Ramachandran Jul 04, 2024

Tiago PZK Drops ‘Gotti A’ With Features From Nicki Nicole, Manuel Turizo, Trueno and More
Argentine rapper and singer Tiago PZK has dropped his star-studded sophomore album, “Gotti A.” The 14-song collection boasts features from fellow Argentine music stars like Nicki Nicole, D...
Thania Garcia Jul 04, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Releases Video For ‘Not Like Us,’ Taking a Victory Lap For the West Coast
After filming in his native Compton and performing the song six back-to-back times at his “The Pop Out” concert last month, Kendrick Lamar has released the long-awaited video for “No...
Steven J. Horowitz Jul 04, 2024

‘The Invasion’ Review: Sergei Loznitsa’s Raw but Restrained Reflection on Life During Wartime
The last time Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa made a documentary about contemporary events in his homeland was back in 2014: “Maidan,” a rigorously observational chronicle of the Euroma...
Guy Lodge Jul 04, 2024

Makav’s GMA Win Highlights Renaissance in Taiwanese Indigenous Music
For years, the Golden Melody Awards (GMAs) have spotlighted Taiwanese Indigenous music. At this year’s event, Makav, a member of Taiwan’s indigenous Bunun tribe, clinched the coveted Best ...
Patrick Frater Jul 04, 2024

Shi Shi Sun Sets Sights on Multilingual Musical Journey After Milestone GMA Win
Taiwanese-South Korean singer Shi Shi Sun achieved a career milestone by winning Best Female Mandarin Singer at the 35th Golden Melody Awards (GMAs) for her 2023 album “Boomerang.” This ye...
Patrick Frater Jul 04, 2024

Who is MC HotDog, GMA Winner, Father of Taiwanese Hip Hop and Dedicated Family Man?
MC HotDog, a dominant figure in Asia's hip-hop scene, recently clinched accolades at the 35th Golden Melody Awards, where he was named as Best Mandarin Male Singer and Best Lyricist. His earlier GMA s...
Patrick Frater Jul 04, 2024