Ana Bárbara, otherwise known as “Grupera Queen,” received her flowers as a BMI Icon at the 30th annual BMI Latin Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 21. The singer — whose blended style of rancheras, norteño and Latin pop helped to define the grupero genre — became the first regional Mexican songwriter…
Amazon Studios to Promote ‘Air’ with Multi-City Activation Featuring Sneaker Culture Icon Jason Markk – Film News in Brief
Amazon Studios is taking to the streets to promote Ben Affleck’s “Air,” which chronicles the beginnings of the iconic Air Jordan sneaker brand. The studio has teamed up with iconic sneaker culture icon Jason Markk to host a multi-city consumer experience, dubbed “Fresh Air,” which ties into the film’s social campaign, “A shoe is just…
‘The Masked Singer’ Upcoming Guests Include Deana Carter, Bill Engvall, Erik Estrada (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s “Country Night” on this week’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” and Variety can reveal some of the celebrities who will be revealed. Well, sort of: These aren’t the actual contestants under masks, but they are they stars who will appear to hand out special clues that provide hints to the identities of each player….
Meta Rehires Nick Grudin as Head of Content Partnerships, Seven Months After He Left for an NFT Startup
Nick Grudin is leaving his short jaunt into the NFT world to return to Meta, rejoining the social-media giant as head of content partnerships — the same job he left last fall, Variety has confirmed. Grudin had left Meta in September 2022 to join NFT startup Dapper Labs as chief business officer. In coming back…
‘History of the World Part 2’ Featurette Sees Mel Brooks ‘Getting Into the Saddle Again’ (EXCLUSIVE)
40 years later and Mel Brooks is still raring to go in “History of the World Part 2.” In an exclusive featurette (see below) from the sketch comedy series shared with Variety, the comedy legend says, “I just love getting into the saddle again, and ‘History of the World’ was a great opportunity to explore…
Zion cleared for activity, to miss 2 more weeks
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has been sidelined since January, has been cleared for on-court activity and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Clips star George to be reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
Paul George has a sprained right knee and the Los Angeles Clippers All-Star will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
Source: Jets add Hardman to crowded WR room
Former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has agreed to terms with the Jets on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Neil Patrick Harris to Return as Barney Stinson on ‘How I Met Your Father’ Mid-Season Finale
Barney’s back. Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his star-making role of Barney Stinson on the upcoming mid-season finale of the Hulu original spinoff series “How I Met Your Father.” Harris was a main cast member and a fan favorite on the original CBS comedy series “How I Met Your Mother,” which ran for…
Stone Village Television Acquires Rights to Brian Muraresku’s Psychedelics Book ‘The Immortality Key’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Scott Steindorff and Dylan Russell of Stone Village Television are developing a multi-part TV series based on Brian Muraresku’s book, “The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name.” Stone Village’s plans come after a competitive bidding war for the rights to the New York Times bestseller. Published in 2020, “The Immortality…