Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has made an unusual inroad into Vietnam with reality show “Let’s Feast Vietnam,” which launched on Netflix this week in parts of Asia. The 10-episode “Let’s Feast Vietnam” (aka “Hành Trình K? Thú”) is part cooking competition and part-way travelogue. It also borrows something of the ‘reels’ short video […]
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‘Neighbours’ Trailer Unveiled for Continuation of Iconic Australian Soap – Global Bulletin
STREAMING Amazon Freevee has unveiled the first trailer for the new chapter of long-running Australian soap “Neighbours.” The continuation of the series – about the lives, loves and challenges of the residents on Ramsay Street in Erinsborough, Australia, a fictional suburb of Melbourne – will pick up two years after the finale in 2022. “Neighbours” […]
Beyoncé Reinstates Lizzo’s Name in ‘Break My Soul’ Remix Amid Lawsuit Controversy
Beyoncé name-dropped Lizzo in her performance of “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” on Monday night amid the lawsuit against the “About Damn Time” singer by her former dancers. “Lizzo! I love you, Lizzo!” Beyoncé said on stage at her Renaissance concert in Atlanta. During her show in Foxborough, Mass., on Aug. 1, Beyoncé appeared […]
Donald Trump Indicted in Georgia on 2020 Election Interference Charges
A Fulton County grand jury has indicted Donald Trump and several allies on Monday over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, AP reports. This is the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president. The grand jury charged Trump with felony racketeering and several conspiracy charges related to […]
How ‘Crime Scene Kitchen’ Season 2 Winners Took Home the $100,000 Prize Despite Baking the Wrong Mystery Dessert
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale of Fox’s “Crime Scene Kitchen.” While the final bake of Fox’s “Crime Scene Kitchen” Season 2 turned out to be a “Dark and Stormy” cake, inspired by the cocktail of the same name, it was a light and sunny treat for contestants Amber Croom […]
AMPTP Would Give Showrunners Latitude to Set Size of TV Writing Staff
The Writers Guild of America is expected to meet in the coming days with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, amid rising hopes for a resolution of the three-month strike. The WGA is set to respond to the studios’ latest offer, which was presented on Friday. The AMPTP delivered proposals that touched on […]
Creative Arts Emmy Predictions: Could the TV Academy Spread the Wealth and Will Elton John EGOT?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences […]
Robbie Robertson, in Appreciation: Maria McKee Recalls the Band Leader’s Old-School Elegance and Collaborative Spirit
Robbie Robertson left a legacy of storytelling behind him when he died at age 80 on Aug. 9 in Los Angeles. It’s not just the tales he concocted for his work with the Band and, later, his solo records, but his prowess as one of music’s great raconteurs, whether he was harking back to an […]
Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’ Has No. 1 Album for Second Week as Morgan Wallen Steers Singles Chart
Travis Scott has the No. 1 album in the United States for a second consecutive week. The Houston-born, Grammy-nominated rapper’s latest “Utopia” album tops the list for a second week while Morgan Wallen continues toppling records on the singles chart. Scott’s features-heavy set comes in with 147,000 units sold with streams making up 146 million […]
How to Watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup Semifinals Live Online
After weeks of Women’s World Cup action, the semifinals are finally here. Spain, Sweden, England and Australia are the only four teams left in competition, with only two more games before one team is gets their hands on the coveted trophy. This year’s World Cup was the first time that 32 teams competed for the […]