BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of Comedy
Chris Sussman will replace Jon Petrie as the BBC director of comedy
Nominated TV Producers Shed Light on Network Notes and Industry Changes at Variety’s Showrunners Breakfast; Ryan Murphy Emotionally Accepts Norman Lear Award
Variety's annual Showrunners Breakfast was held last Friday, bringing together top showrunners and awarding Ryan Murphy with the Norman Lear Award.
Round Hill Music Sues Suno, Anthropic for Copyright Infringement in Potentially $1 Billion Lawsuit
The independent music publisher Round Hill Music sued Suno and Anthropic, accusing the two of infringing its copyright.
Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill’s Netflix Spy Comedy Adds Jason Isaacs, Justine Lupe and Aja Naomi King (EXCLUSIVE)
Jason Isaacs, Justine Lupe and Aja Naomi King have joined Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill's spy comedy movie at Netflix.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Sets Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Release With Steamy Posters, Collectible Art Cards and Special Features
Heated Rivalry has set a Blu-ray release of the show's first season. It doesn't come out until April 2027 is available to pre-order online here.
Fulvio Lucisano, Italian Producer of ‘Planet of the Vampires’ and ‘What Have You Done to Solange?,’ Dies at 98
Fulvio Lucisano, Italian producer of 'Planet of the Vampires' and 'What Have You Done to Solange?' has died at 98.
Angélique Kidjo Talks ’Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo on her new album “Hope,” her mother’s influence and becoming the first Black African artist with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquake
Shakira, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, Live Nation and CAF will commit $1.25 million to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Colombia.
Madonna Leads VMAs Nominations With 11, Followed by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande
Madonna leads the list of 2026 VMAs nominees with 11,, followed by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter. The show will air from L.A.
Nonprofit Production Waterwell Doubles Funding for Unseen Iran Grants to Artists Representing the Diaspora in Film, TV, Theater and More
Nonprofits Nimruz and Waterwell have opened applications for the second cycle of Unseen Iran Grants designed to support artists across the diaspora.