AP Exclusive: The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July

Viral smash Savage Love (Laxed Beat – Siren) could claim this week’s Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart, currently up three places to Number 1.

David Robb Labor EditorWith newsrooms across the country reeling from the loss of advertising revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and vowing to become more racially sensitive and inclusive during the ongoing nationwide social justice movement, the WGA East and Slate have agreed to launch a work-share program and new editorial guidelines for the online magazine’s editorial and podcast staffs in New York, California and Washington, D.C.The work-share program will allow management to cut

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe Broadway revival of the Tony Kushner-Jeanine Tesori musical Caroline, or Change and the New York premiere of Noah Haidle’s Birthday Candles starring Debra Messing are the latest productions to announce postponements until 2021, and they’ll be joined on the Roundabout Theatre Company line-up with the Broadway debut of Alice Childress’ 1955 play Trouble in Mind, to directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.The postponements – plans to open both Caroline, Or

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterBack in 2015, Kanye West said he would “like to be the Steve Jobs of the Gap,” and now he’s got his shot: His fashion company, Yeezy, on Friday announced a 10-year deal with the retail giant called Yeezy Gap that will be introduced in the first half of 2021, according to the New York Times.The line, designed by Yeezy under West’s creative direction, will create “modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points.” West will also oversee

Kanye West and Yeezy – his fashion company – to create a new clothing line.The new line, which is called Yeezy Gap, will be introduced in the first half of 2021, both companies confirmed Friday (June 26).As The New York Times reports, Yeezy will follow West’s direction to create“modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points.”West’s “design vision” will reportedly extend to the way in which the line will be showcased in Gap’s stores and online.Gap, which has suffered

sharing a string of email receipts between himself and the women with the New York Post’s gossip column Page Six, which apparently paint a fuller picture of the incidents.One series of emails between D’Elia and Clara Schaller, a woman who previous posted emails from 2012 on Twitter in which D’Elia said he wanted to have “naked sex” with her when she was 17, shows that D’Elia had allegedly asked her approximately midway through their exchange, “How old are you?”She replied “12,” apparently

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving forward with their post-senior royal plans.The couple have signed a speaking engagement contract with Harry Walker Agency, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday, June 24.

NEW YORK -- Don DeLillo will have something to say this fall about fear and isolation. The 83-year-old author known for imagining disaster in “White Noise,” “End Zone” and other works has a novel coming in October that takes place in 2022 amid a digital shutdown in New York City.

Jeff Vasishta “The Real Housewives of New York City” cast member Luann de Lesseps is used to making waves on television, but is hoping for smooth sailing on the real estate market. She’s listed her waterfront getaway in Upstate New York for $1.15 million, reports the New York Post.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDon Lemon painted a simple reminder as he congratulated the 2020 graduating class of Point Scholars.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: In a big shot in the arm for the independent distribution game as Virtual Cannes gets underway, Open Road Films is back up and running. Funding is in place from New York-based private equity firm Raven Capital Management’s principal James Mascielli with key support from Matt Sidari.

Lindsay Lohan’s mother, Dina Lohan, is engaged to Jesse Nadler again.Dina, 57, shared the relationship milestone on her personal Facebook page on Wednesday, June 17. The New York native shared a photo that featured her massive engagement ring, writing, “It’s Official.”Dina’s 55-year-old fiancé, meanwhile, told Page Six that he mailed the diamond sparkler to his love because of travel restrictions set in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Here’s your first look at Cursed, which is set to be released on Netflix on July 17!

Lindsay Lohan’s mum Dina Lohan is engaged to her online boyfriend Jesse Nadler.The reality TV star announced the news on her private Facebook page on Wednesday, posting a picture of her showing off her stunning new diamond ring with the caption: “It’s official.”While it’s not the first time Jesse has popped the question to Dina – it’s the first time he’s done so with a ring.

Pop Smoke, the beloved Brooklyn rapper and face of the New York drill movement who was fatally shot in February at age 20.The deal covers all work written by the late artist, including breakthrough hit "Welcome to the Party" and his upcoming debut album, which was largely completed prior to his passing and will be released posthumously this summer by Steven Victor's joint venture with Universal Music Group, Victor Victor Worldwide.“Pop meant so much to so many people across the world," Warner

Peter White Television EditorMGM has struck a first-look television deal with Israeli production company Tadmor Entertainment, founded by oil and gas entrepreneur Gideon Tadmor.The deal will see The Handmaid’s Tale producer develop and co-produce original scripted series for global audiences with the company, which has offices in LA, New York and Israel.

Scott Soshnick The New York Mets are seeking to extend their existing credit facilities for one year, giving the team’s owners a cushion while they seek a buyer amid a pandemic, two people familiar with the matter told Sportico.The club’s $250 million loan led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. is scheduled to expire at the end of July, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the matter is private.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron believes New York City’s arduous recovery from COVID-19 leaves an uncertain outlook for theaters there being ready to play Warner Bros.’ Tenet when it opens July 17.The global footprint of AMC locations is aiming to welcome the Christopher Nolan-directed release, Aron said on a conference call with Wall Street analysts, though he repeatedly called the situation “fluid.” As of Monday night, he said, Warner Bros.