Author: Variety.com

Nike Releases New Air Jordan 11 Retro Low ‘Bred’ Sneakers

When Michael Jordan returned to the NBA after two years away from the game, he took the Chicago Bulls to the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1995. While Jordan and the Bulls fell to the Orlando Magic, he was wearing the now-iconic Nike Air Jordan 11 sneakers. And 30 years later, Nike is re-releasing the Air […]

APOS 2025 Draws Top Media Execs to Bali for 15th Edition

The 15th edition of APOS is set to bring together influential decision-makers from across the media, entertainment and digital landscape at The Ayana Estate in Bali. The conference has secured a notable roster of speakers including streaming executives, content creators, and digital innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment across Asia Pacific and beyond. […]

Pope Francis Funeral Draws Large Crowds Under Sunny Skies With Global Media and World Leaders Gathered at Vatican

The funeral of Pope Francis solemnly took place Saturday morning in St. Peter’s square drawing roughly 200,000 people, including 50 heads of state, 10 reigning monarchs and throngs of global media outlets providing coverage of the ritual expected to draw billions of viewers. Mourners gave Pope Francis his final salute on a sunny morning six […]

Lana Del Rey Sings About Kissing Morgan Wallen, Covers Tammy Wynette and John Denver, and Goes Swinging in Unpredictable Stagecoach Set

Lana Del Rey’s set in the Palomino tent at Stagecoach Friday night had been billed in the original festival advertising as “a very special country set,” but what that would entail, and whether it would truly resemble anyone else’s version of country, was anybody’s guess. After the 65-minute performance was over, it was still kind of […]

Menendez Brothers Demand Los Angeles D.A. Recuse Himself From Their Case Due to ‘Shenanigans’ and ‘Next Level Gaslighting’

In their bid to seek a new trial or resentencing, Lyle and Erik Menendez have filed a blistering motion to disqualify the office of the District Attorney from participating in the proceedings. “The record shows a conflict that renders it unlikely Erik and Lyle can receive a fair resentencing hearing, recusal is proper,” the 160-page filing states. The case […]

Goodbye, ‘You’: Show Bosses on Penn Badgley’s ‘Horrific’ Finale Moment, [SPOILER] Returning and Wanting Viewers to See Who Joe Really Is: ‘He’s a F—ing Monster’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “You,” now streaming on Netflix. Joe Goldberg is finally in a cage for good, and not the one of his own making. In the series finale of Netflix’s stalker-rom-com-thriller “You,” Joe, Penn Badgley’s charismatic serial killer, gets his long-overdue comeuppance at the hands of his […]

‘Until Dawn’ Team on Secret Easter Eggs, Potential Sequels and How the Movie and Video Games Could Merge

“Until Dawn” may not have the cultural ubiquity of “Minecraft,” but the horror survival video game has a cult fanbase. Director David F. Sandberg and co-screenwriter Gary Dauberman are not only devotees of the game but a logical team to tackle the adaptation. Sandberg has helmed the horror favorite “Lights Out” and the well-received “Annabelle: […]

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit Takeaways: How to Activate Fandoms, Engage with the Creator Economy and Reach Gen Z Consumers

On Thursday, Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, brought together the top marketing executives across film, television, video gaming and fashion industries. The participants shared insights into their marketing strategies and operations at the event, held at Neuehouse in Hollywood. There were recurring themes throughout the all-day summit. Several panelists discussed the importance of […]

Legendary Bluesman Buddy Guy on His Buzzy Movie Role in ‘Sinners’: ‘It’s a Dream Come True, to Be Honest… I Did It to Help the Blues’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Damn right, he’s got the blues… and the scars to show for it. A surprise extended cameo at the end of “Sinners” [spoiler alert!] reveals that Sammie, who is played as a youth in the 1930s by Miles Caton, survived the film’s long night of terror, thanks in part to how a resonator guitar can […]

Stagecoach Livestream Schedule: How and When to Stream the Festival

Just a week after Coachella’s second weekend came to a close, Stagecoach is returning to the desert for the country music festival, taking place April 25-27 in Indio, CA. This year, concertgoers will be treated to performances from Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Lana Del Rey, Brothers Osborne, Nelly, Creed, Carly Pearce, Sturgill Simpson, […]