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Ice Spice Recruits Central Cee, Gunna and Travis Scott for ‘Y2K’ Tracklist
With Ice Spice’s debut album “Y2K” set to arrive July 26, the Bronx-bred rapper has unveiled the complete tracklist for the LP. Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation Launches Hurricane Beryl Relief Drive to Provide Emergency Housing for Houston Residents Ice Spice recruits Travis Scott for the track “Oh Shhh…,” while Gunna is featured on”B-tch I’m Packin’.” Central Cee is also featured on the album on the recently-released “Did It First,” the fourth single to arrive ahead of the album after her Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit “Think U The Shit (Fart),” the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimme a Light” and her latest...
FX Boss John Landgraf on Shattering Emmy Records, the Future of ‘Fargo’ and Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy
John Landgraf called Emmy nomination day a “kick in the teeth.” But he meant it in the best way possible — and the fact that the normally unflappable FX boss was mixing his metaphors on Wednesday morning is perhaps all the evidence you need that even he was gobsmacked by the programmer’s stunning haul this year.Apple and FX's Diverse Storytelling Leads to Historic Emmy Nominations Success FX scored 93 nominations at the 76th Emmys, including a record-breaking 23 nods for “The Bear” (the most ever for a comedy — and yes, it’s still a comedy, more on that in a moment)...
Joe Jonas Announces New Solo Album ‘Music for People Who Believe in Love,’ First Single ‘Work It Out’
Joe Jonas has announced his sophomore solo album “Music for People Who Believe in Love,” releasing October 18 via Republic Records.Sting, Jonas Brothers Set to Headline at Lollapalooza India - Global Bulletin The singer, who cut his teeth as one-third of Jonas Brothers and struck success with his side band DNCE, will release the album’s first single “Work It Out” this Friday. He’s been teasing the song over the last month, sharing snippets during podcast appearances and performing it live during Jonas Brothers’ Calgary Stampede show this past weekend. “I am thrilled to share my new solo album with you – Music...
Apple and FX’s Diverse Storytelling Leads to Historic Emmy Nominations Success
Just six months after the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (which were delayed amid the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023), the nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards have been revealed. While things mostly went as expected, a few standouts are worth noting. Apple TV+ and FX have positioned themselves as true competitors against long-dominating networks like Netflix and HBO/Max. Moreover, in a hard-won battle for representation, the Indigenous community and women of color have made significant strides, suggesting that the television landscape has finally turned a corner regarding diversity and inclusion. (Read the full list of nominees here.)Natalie Portman's 'Lady...
Eddie Rosenblatt, Longtime Geffen Records President, Dies at 89
Eddie Rosenblatt, who was president of Geffen Records from its inception in 1980 through its glory years of Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Don Henley and countless others, died Tuesday at a hospital in Santa Barbara, Variety has confirmed. His son Michael told Hits the cause of death was pneumonia; he was 89.'Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill' Review: The Definitive Documentary of an Unsung Singer-Songwriter and One of Rock's Saddest Stories Under Rosenblatt’s watch, Geffen became the gold-standard label of the music industry throughout most of the 1980s and 1990s, spawning not only dozens of hits by the above acts as well as...
Emmys Nominate 14 Performers Featured in Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’
On this Emmy nominations morning, 14 stars from Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series received recognition. Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations The nominated performers from the 2024 season include Jodie Foster, Robert Downey Jr., Quinta Brunson, Jennifer Aniston, Hannah Einbinder, Anna Sawai, Brie Larson, Andrew Scott, Naomi Watts, Jonathan Bailey, Tyler James Williams, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig and Elizabeth Debicki. On “Actors on Actors,” these dazzling performers captivated viewers with their lively and heartfelt discussions, offering a glimpse into their remarkable journeys both on-screen and off. Check out their...
The Weeknd to Stage New, ‘One-Night-Only’ Concert in Brazil in September
The Weeknd has announced a special, “one-night-only” concert featuring an all-new show in Brazil taking place on September 7.Emmy Song Category Draws Submissions From the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Ronson, Pasek & Paul and Other Big Music Names The concert, which will take place at Sao Paulo’s Estádio MorumBIS and is produced by Live Nation, will debut a “never-before-seen production,” according to the announcement. The Weekend has largely been off the radar since completing his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour of North America and Europe last year and starring in “The Idol” last summer. The stadium tour played to...
‘True Detective,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Ripley’ Among Heavy Hitters in Writing and Directing Races
Just call them double trouble: Showrunners Issa López, Christopher Storer, Lucia Aniello, Noah Hawley and Steve Zaillian landed nominations in writing and directing categories for the 76th annual Emmy Awards, unveiled Wednesday with FX’s “Shōgun” and “The Bear” dominating the overall race.Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations Notable directing nominees this year include helmers Gus Van Sant (FX’s “Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans”), Guy Ritchie (Netflix’s “The Gentlemen”), Rob Reiner (HBO’s “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life”), Ron Howard (Disney+ “Jim Henson Idea Man”), Millicent Shelton (Apple TV+’s...
‘Frasier’ Revival Sets Season 2 Premiere Date at Paramount+
Season 2 of the “Frasier” revival has set its premiere date at Paramount+. 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Series Casts Kerrice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins The new season of the Kelsey Grammer-led series will premiere on Sept. 19 with its first two episodes. New episodes will then drop weekly on Thursdays on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The show will be available internationally on Paramount+ at a later date. Grammer will return as Dr. Frasier Crane along with new cast members Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son, Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan, Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor; Toks Olagundoye...
Creative Arts Emmys Music Nominations: Hans Zimmer Lands Three Nods, Pasek & Paul Inch Closer to EGOT
Composer Hans Zimmer has won practically every major show-biz award: he has two Oscars, three Golden Globes and four Grammys. But he has never won an Emmy, and this year he has his best shot yet with nominations in three categories across the Creative Arts Emmys nominations.Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Emma Stone and Kate Winslet Shut Out as Idris Elba and 'Reservation Dogs' Land Big Nods Peacock’s six-part historical drama “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” earned nominations for music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special (Zimmer shares it with co-composer Kara Talve) and for outstanding song (Zimmer and...
Emmys Snubs and Surprises: Emma Stone and Kate Winslet Shut Out as Idris Elba and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Land Big Nods
With fewer eligible series — a consequence of both last year’s strikes and of a general post-Peak TV contraction — it seemed unlikely that the Emmys (the second such ceremony this year!) would provide much in the way of surprises.Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations Perhaps, though, awards-watchers shouldn’t have counted them out. Wednesday morning’s nominations announcement featured at least one major contender (Emma Stone in “The Curse”) shut out, and included heartening and unexpected recognition for other stars whose names hadn’t been part of the conversation to...
Chappell Roan Adds New Dates to ‘The Midwest Princess’ Tour
Chappell Roan will continue to bring “The Midwest Princess” tour to venues across the United States this fall. Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Hits No. 1 on the Hot 100 Roan has expanded the lineup to include newly-announced dates at the All Things Go festival in Forest Hills, N.Y. on Sept. 28 as well as All Things Go in Columbia, MD. She will then hit Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN on Oct. 1, followed by the Walmart Amp in Rogers, AR on Oct. 2 and Westfair Amphitheater in Council Bluffs, IA on Oct. 3. The tour will close with a pair of...
You Can Finally Play Xbox Game Pass on the Amazon Fire TV Stick: Save Up to 37% on a Prime Day Bundle
Although playing video games with an Xbox Series X/S console is one of the best experiences in gaming, it may not be the best experience for those who lack the space in a home entertainment center. However, there’s a simple solution to start playing Xbox games — like Hi-Fi Rush, “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II,” “Diablo IV,” “Starfield,” “Forza Horizon 5” and others — without actually owning an Xbox. JBL Headphones Are Down to $27 for Prime Day Amazon has introduced the Xbox app to the Amazon Appstore, offering access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the Fire TV Stick 4K and...
FX Garners Most Emmy Nominations in Its History Helped by ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’
FX is killing it!Maya Rudolph Is Emmys MVP, 'The Simpsons' Gets a 'The Bear' Halo -- and Other Trivia From 2024's Nominations The top two most nominated series this year came from FX Networks: the dramatic epic “Shōgun” and the comedy series “The Bear,” in addition to two of its network counterparts, “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Along with noms for limited series “Fargo” and a strong showing in various artisan races for “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” and “Welcome to Wrexham.” These contributed to FX’s robust number of nominations across all categories, landing 93 nominations,...
Oscar Winners Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph Continue 2024 Awards Run With Emmy Noms — Could They Win Both Prizes in One Year?
Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s remarkable awards run in 2024 continued with this morning’s Emmy nominations, where both performers earned nods. Randolph is nominated for guest actress in a comedy series thanks to her performance on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” while Downey landed a nomination for supporting actor in a limited series for HBO’s “The Sympathizer.” Variety’s senior awards editor Clayton Davis currently lists Downey as the frontrunner to win the Emmy in his category.Armie Hammer Denies Robert Downey Jr. Paid for His Rehab, but Says Actor Gave Him Advice: 'Sit Down, Shut Up and Everything...
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