Live Nation President: 'We're Just Seeing Massive, Pent-Up Demand for Concerts' by Haley Bosselman

The return of live music is bolstering the pockets of the world's leading live entertainment company. "It feels so good to be where we're at now. We're just seeing massive, pent-up demand…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:51am on June 10, 2021☆⚑

Samuel E. Wright, Who Voiced Sebastian in 'The Little Mermaid,' Dies at 74 by Haley Bosselman

Samuel E. Wright, the actor who voiced Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid," has died. He was 74. The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post on Tuesday by his hometown Montgomery, N…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:47am on May 26, 2021☆⚑

Ta-Nehisi Coates to Host Live Conversation With 'The Underground Railroad's' Barry Jenkins and Thuso Mbedu (EXCLUSIVE) by Haley Bosselman

Best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates will moderate a live conversation about the Amazon Prime Video series "The Underground Railroad," Variety can announce exclusively. Coates will discuss t…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:35am on May 7, 2021☆⚑

The Entertainment Industry Foundation Launches Program to Diversify Entry-Level Job Pool by Haley Bosselman

The Entertainment Industry Foundation partnered with Crewvie, a global hiring platform for entertainment professionals, to establish the EIF Careers Program. Its goal is to increase the numb…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:41pm on May 5, 2021☆⚑

Steven Soderbergh Reveals Why Oscars Show Order Was Changed by Haley Bosselman

Oscars producer Steven Soderbergh has opened up about the decisions made to change the show order of the 2021 ceremony and whether he regrets not allowing Zoom acceptance speeches. In an int…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:41pm on May 5, 2021☆⚑

Cher, Viola Davis and More Pay Tribute to Olympia Dukakis: 'An Actor's Actor' by Haley Bosselman

"I love you more than my luggage," Olympia Dukakis' Clairee Belcher says to Shirley MacLaine's Ouiser Boudreaux in the beloved 1989 movie "Steel Magnolias." With the news of Dukakis' death, …

SOURCE: Variety at 8:11am on May 2, 2021☆⚑

Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson, Will.i.am join 'Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk' Cast by Haley Bosselman

Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Hudson and Will.i.am joined the cast of Exodus Film Group's animated feature "Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk." Directed by John D. Eraklis, the New York City-set animated comedy…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:07pm on April 6, 2021☆⚑

Pulitzer-Nominated Playwright Arthur Kopit Dies at 83 by Haley Bosselman

Arthur Kopit, the playwright who wrote the plays "Indians" and "Wings," has died. He was 83. The dramatist died Friday morning, as confirmed by publicist Rick Miramontez. "Arthur was one of …

SOURCE: Variety at 6:22pm on April 3, 2021☆⚑

Disney Drops New 'Cruella' Trailer During Grammys by Haley Bosselman

During the Grammys, Disney dropped the latest trailer for "Cruella" starring Emma Stone. Before she was the evil villain in "101 Dalmatians," Cruella de Vil got her start in customer service…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:26am on March 15, 2021☆⚑

Jenny Cohen Joins Walt Disney Co. as Head of Social Responsibility by Haley Bosselman

Longtime Disney executive Jenny Cohen has been named head of social responsibility for the company. Cohen, a veteran brand management executive, will report to CEO Bob Chapek in her role as …

SOURCE: Variety at 7:26am on February 17, 2021☆⚑

Chadwick Boseman Honored at the Celebration of Black Cinema by Haley Bosselman

Director George C. Wolfe highlighted the kindness of the late Chadwick Boseman during Tuesday night's Celebration of Black Cinema event. Wolfe recalled a moment while shooting "Ma Rainey's B…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:37am on February 3, 2021☆⚑

Kerry Washington Discusses Impact of 'Vagina Monologues' on Her Life by Haley Bosselman

Kerry Washington, in conversation with Voices Artistic Creative Director Aja Monet, explained how "The Vagina Monologues" connected her ambitions as an actor and activist.  "Once I became…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:40pm on January 25, 2021☆⚑