Guy Pearce issued a lengthy apology statement on Twitter after he generated backlash for a controversial statement on transgender actors. In a since-deleted tweet, the “Memento” and “Mare of Easttown” actor mused about the roles trans actors can play. “A question — if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then…
Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne Expected to Headline New Power Trip Festival
While an official announcement is not expected until later in the week, multiple sources tell Variety that Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Tool and Iron Maiden headline a new festival called Power Trip from Coachella founders Goldenvoice. The sources say the festival will take place at Coachella’s home base, Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif., in October. The…
New Season of ‘Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs’ to Air as Planned in May, Kevin Lygo Pays Homage
U.K. broadcaster ITV has revealed the schedule changes brought about by the death of popular British presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady. At 5pm U.K. time on March 29 “Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs: A Royal Special” will be repeated on ITV1, replacing the repeat of “The Chase.” At 8pm U.K. time on April…
Wes Anderson’s Stunning ‘Asteroid City’ Trailer Unites Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and Aliens
Focus Features has dropped the trailer for Wes Anderson’s upcoming comedy “Asteroid City.” “Asteroid City” is set in the 1950s in a fictional American desert town. At a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention, which is designed to unite students and parents in scholarly competition, chaos ensues as world-changing events take place. The film’s main cast includes…
Astros to repeat? Ohtani for MVP AND Cy Young?! Predicting the 2023 MLB season
Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the baseball season.
Sources: PSU close to hiring Rhoades as coach
Penn State is working toward a deal to hire VCU’s Mike Rhoades as the school’s next men’s basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
Predators play for Nashville after tragic shooting
Predators players kept the victims of a fatal grade school shooting in Nashville,Tennessee, at the top of their minds during Tuesday’s win over the Bruins.
Lamar claps back over questions on durability
Lamar Jackson pushed back against those who suggested that he sat out the Ravens’ playoff loss because he had not reached a long-term deal with Baltimore.
Source: Falcons boost defense with DE Campbell
The Atlanta Falcons will sign defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, the latest move by the franchise to upgrade its defense.
Middle East Broadcaster MBC Forges Partnership With Stu Levy’s Tokyopop to Produce Anime Content in the Region
Top Middle East broadcaster MBC Group has forged a partnership with U.S. anime and manga distributor Tokyopop under which they are forming a hub dedicated to the licensing, promotion, and production of anime content in the region. The joint venture, called MBC Anime, is led by Stu Levy, the American anime and manga expert who…