Artists Urge Action on AI, but Congress Is Slow to Respond

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Two more “Frasier” alums are making a comeback: Dan Butler, who played Bulldog — the sports host at Frasier’s radio station on the original series — will visit the “Frasier” revival’s Season 2 on Paramount+, as will Edward Hibbert, who played Gil Chesterton on the O.G. show.

Austin Butler is opening up about the possibility of Pirates of the Caribbean in his future.

True cinephilia lives outside the confines of your front door, way past the boundaries of your home and native language. So, for all the talk of Martin Scorsese as a preeminent master of American cinema, it’s always been heartening to know the filmmaker and cineaste has appreciated all aspects of international cinema, from the East to the West and beyond.

Austin Butler is keeping busy promoting his new movie The Bikeriders Down Under!

Austin Butler has arrived Down Under!

full report into the state of the sector for 2023, showing the “disaster” facing live music with venues closing at a rate of around two per week. Presented at Westminster, the MVT echoed their calls for a levy on tickets on gigs at arena size and above and for major labels and such to pay back into the grassroots scene, arguing that “the big companies are now going to have to answer for this”.The Music Venue Trust has pushed for this system to be introduced as a way of safeguarding the UK’s talent pipeline, similar to how the Premier League funds local football clubs.

Barry Keoghan is in negotiations to join Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo in Amazon MGM Studios adaptation of Don Winslow’s novella Crime 101. He will co-star with Chris Hemsworth, who also is in talks to star and produce alongside producing partner Ben Grayson. The film will be released in theaters next year.

Austin Butler is showing off his motorcycle-riding abilities while attending an event for his new movie The Bikeriders.

Jurgen Klopp said he would be willing to wait for a bus parade if Manchester City were stripped of Premier League titles for rule-breaking.

Jurgen Klopp couldn't resist a dig at Erik ten Hag's handling of Jadon Sancho's Manchester United career as he took a swipe at the club's transfer dealings when speaking at a farewell event on Tuesday night.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Amy Winslow, an artist manager, radio executive and 15-year veteran of the Manage This! firm who worked closely with Guided by Voices, Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon, the Dirty Projectors, Laura Gibson, Surfer Blood, Kiwi Jr. and others, died on May 23 after a battle with breast cancer, the company confirms to Variety.

Arsenal sporting director Edu has followed the lead of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in choosing to praise Pep Guardiola rather than comment on Manchester City's outstanding 115 charges from the Premier League.

Austin Butler and Jodie Comer pose for photos while stepping out for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday (May 26) in Speedway, Ind.

The SNP is "too full of young people who have just come through the political ranks", Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Jack Butland insists ‘defiant’ Rangers are out to salvage some pride when they take on Celtic at Hampden.

After nearly nine years as the manager of Liverpool FC, Jurgen Klopp is getting set to say farewell to the team as he steps down from his role. During his time at the club, Jurgen has helped to revolutionise the team, with Liverpool lifting the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup and FA Cup under his watchful eye.

Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool Football Club at the end of the season also marks the end of Ulla Sandrock's time in Merseyside.The German will manage his final game as the Reds boss against Wolves, ending a chapter of the greatest period of success Liverpool have had since the 1980s under previous managers Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan. Jurgen’s exit from Anfield after joining in 2015 is a heart-wrenching one for fans worldwide, as he'll soon return to his native Germany with wife Ulla Sandrock.The couple, who met at Oktoberfest in the German city of Munich, have been married since 2005 and have been active members of the community, with Ulla dedicating time, effort, and money to their adopted home.

Pep Guardiola laughed off the idea that he is the main reason behind Manchester City's dominance, as rivals hope for his departure.

Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has said he has “huge respect” for those boycotting The Great Escape, but insists there is “no shade on those who haven’t”.The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently taking place across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18).The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.Harrison has weighed in on the topic now, writing in a lengthy social media post: “Huge respect for the 100+ artists who have pulled out of The Great Escape in Brighton this weekend on the grounds of its sponsorship by Barclaycard, who are actively supporting the genocide and horrific war crimes in Gaza by investing in companies supplying arms to Israel.”As The Great Escape kicks off in Brighton today, huge respect for the 100+ artists who have pulled out due to the sponsorship by barclaycard. But no shade on those that haven’t.

Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau‘s new movie Babes is hitting theaters this weekend!