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The growth and productivity-unleashing potential of AI-powered tech systems and software was the talk of the Croisette during this month’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. Much of the programming was dedicated to helping marketers, content creators and media mavens navigate what is possible now and what is coming around the corner. Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast […]

More than seven years after the release of her Grammy-winning debut album “Invasion of Your Privacy,” Cardi B has announced that the follow-up is finally coming. The rapper revealed that her sophomore album “Am I the Drama?” is slated for release on September 19. She announced the record on social media, along with the album […]

Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn and Lío Mehiel have joined the ensemble cast of the world premiere production of Jeremy O. Harris’ “Spirit of the People.” Directed by Katina Medina Mora, “Spirit of the People” is being presented as part of the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. The trio of actors join previously announced cast members such […]

Emmy voting has entered its final stretch, with just 12 hours remaining before ballots officially close at 10:00 p.m. PT on Monday, June 23. At this stage in the game, the television landscape can start to feel like an echo chamber, with a handful of prestige titles gobbling up the bulk of the buzz, campaign […]

The prequel series “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” has been renewed for Season 2 ahead of the series premiere on Aug. 8 on Starz. Production on Season 2 is now underway in Scotland. “The passion and talent our cast and crew have poured into ‘Outlander: Blood of my Blood’ has been extraordinary and we’re thrilled […]

Ahead of summer travel season, Amazon Prime is offering three months of access to their premium audiobook site, Audible Premium Plus, for only $0.99/month, or a total of less than $3 — down from its usual price of $14.95/month. This deal, which runs from June 17 – July 31st, saves you 93% off an Audible […]

David Goyer will help make the new “Blade” movie — Disney and Marvel just have to let him. “It’s so funny, about eight months ago — when, not the latest hiccup hit, but like the prior hiccup — I had so many people that would say to me, ‘Dude, would you get in there on […]

Disney’s animated adventure “Elio” failed to lift off at the box office, underscoring Pixar’s continued struggle to launch original films. After all, Pixar hasn’t stumbled with sequels. This time last year, “Inside Out 2” opened to $154 million domestically before delivering a record-breaking $652 million in North America and $1.69 billion globally. Fast forward 12 […]

Salaud Morisset has acquired world sales rights to Ondřej Provazní’s psychological drama “Broken Voices,” which has its world premiere in the main competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film follows 13-year-old Karolína, a gifted novice singer, who is given the chance to become a member of a world-famous girls’ choir, taking her place […]

Barbra Streisand hasn’t stopped working since launching her professional singing career 65 years ago in New York City. The first performer to earn EGOT status, Streisand’s legacy spans music, theater, film and television. Now 83, Streisand is releasing “The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two,” a collection of duets with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Laufey, […]