Following Monday’s news of a shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Tennessee, several celebrities took to Twitter to point their frustrations at politicians and demand the need for stricter gun control laws. A 28-year-old Nashville woman killed three children and three adult staff members at the Covenant School before she was shot and…
Big Machine Records Founder Scott Borchetta Injured in Car Accident
Scott Borchetta — founder of Big Machine Label Group, the company that originally signed Taylor Swift — was involved in an accident Sunday while racing in the Trans Am Series. According to a statement from the label, he was taken to the hostpital for examination and is currently in stable condition. His wife, Sandy Spika Borchetta,…
Chris Pine Says ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Is the Ultimate Escape From a ‘S—-y’ World
Chris Pine is hopeful that “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” gives moviegoers a true escape from real-world problems. “I’ve seen this film probably more than I’ve seen many of my other films because I love watching it with an audience,” the actor told me on Sunday at the film’s Los Angeles premiere. “To come…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Ski Accident Accuser Testifies: ‘No One Believed How Serious My Injuries Were’
The retired optometrist who is suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 ski crash took the stand on Monday, telling the jury that he heard a “blood-curdling scream” just before being struck in the back. Terry Sanderson is suing Paltrow for $300,000, and alleges that he was left with a concussion, four broken ribs and a…
Jonathan Majors Charged With Assault and Harassment Following NYC Arrest
Jonathan Majors was arraigned on Sunday on several assault and harassment charges, according to the Manhattan DA’s office. In the complaint, the unnamed female accuser claims the defendant did “strike her about the face with an open hand, causing substantial pain and a laceration behind her ear.” She also claims he “put his hand on her…
Music Industry Moves: Bad Bunny Collaborator MAG Re-Ups With Warner Chappell; Cutting Edge Acquires Major Film Music Catalog
Warner Chappell Music has renewed its global publishing deal with producer Marco “MAG” Borrero. A frequent Bad Bunny collaborator, MAG produced 15 of the 23 tracks on the blockbuster album “Un Verano Sin Ti,” which led to his 2022 Variety Hitmakers honor and his No. 1 position on Billboard’s Year-End Hot Latin Song Producers chart. “Un Verano Sin Ti” became…
‘Game of Thrones’ Alum Lena Headey to Star in Kurt Sutter’s Netflix Western Series ‘The Abandons’
Lena Headey is set to star in Kurt Sutter’s upcoming Netflix series “The Abandons,” Variety has learned. The Western series was ordered at the streamer in October 2022. The official series description states: “As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting…
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ With Leonardo DiCaprio Gets October Release Date
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a historical drama about the serial targeting and murder of members of the oil-rich Osage tribe, will open in limited theaters starting Oct. 6. The film will then have a wide release on Oct. 20. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is being produced by Apple Original Films,…
The 15 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms
If you have a new mom in your life it can feel impossible to find a way to make their lives easier as they deal with a lack of sleep, around-the-clock baby-caring duties and never-ending dirty diapers, in addition to all of the normal stressors of daily life. Thankfully, there are more products than ever…
Snap Taps Former Microsoft Head of Advertising Rob Wilk as President of Americas
Rob Wilk, most recently global head of advertising at Microsoft, joined Snap as the first president of Americas overseeing the Snapchat parent company’s sales in the region. Wilk, who is based out of Snap’s New York offices, reports to Snap COO Jerry Hunter. In the new role, Wilk will run sales across the U.S., Canada…