ASCAP and HeadCount Unite for Voting Campaign With the Go-Gos, Jermaine Dupri, More

Ted Johnson Monica, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and Jeezy are among those lending their voices to a new wave of radio and digital get out the vote spots for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.With four weeks to go until the presidential election, the campaign has been tapping into showbiz for endorsements and support.These ads will be played on radio stations and on digital platforms, with a focus on African American voters in key battleground states.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVevo has announced a partnership with HeadCount, the non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes participation in democracy through music, culture and digital media.

 Hugh Jackman  met his wife Deborra-Lee Furness on set in 1995. They fell in love and were married a year later.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. actor Meera Syal (“Yesterday”) and India’s Abhay Deol (“Chopsticks”) have joined the cast of Disney Channel Original Movie “Spin,” directed by Manjari Makijany (“Desert Dolphin”).“Spin” follows an Indian-American teen who learns she has a passion for creating DJ mixes that blend the textures of her Indian heritage and the world around her.

Naman Ramachandran A report broadcast and published on Monday by the U.K.’s Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with TV and Facebook ads by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls.

Forget Spy vs. Spy or Kramer vs. Kramer: the real drama’s at Meghan. vs. Meghan. The View co-host Meghan McCain tweeted a slightly shady comment on an article about Meghan Markle that speculated the Duchess of Sussex is interested in entering politics — including even running for president one day. “Of… the United States… ?” McCain tweeted with a sour-faced emoji. She’s since deleted the tweet, which you can see below.

Harrison is currently on loan at Leeds United for the third successive season and is widely expected to make a move to Elland Road permanent next summer.However, it was United that secured Harrison's signature at the age of eight and it was the now-23-year-old's decision to leave Old Trafford after what he described as a 'sliding doors moment' when speaking to his mum.The winger left United for a scholarship in the US, where he worked under Patrick Vieira and Frank Lampard after signing for New

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentCreative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed João Paulo Miranda Maria, writer-director of “Memory House,” the only Latin American feature chosen for this year’s Cannes Official Selection.In further news, Miranda Maria is preparing two new feature films, one his English-language debut, with Rodrigo Teixeira’s Sao Paulo-based RT Features, producer of Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me By Your Name,” James Gray’s “Ad Astra” and Karim Aïnouz’s “The Invisible

Kristen Stewart has stayed away from Instagram. However, the Twilight alum couldn't stop herself from visiting the platform to urge eligible US citizens to register for voting.

Ann-Marie Corvin João Paulo Miranda Maria’s debut feature “Memory House”  – a nuanced look at systemic racism in modern Brazil – is about to make its third appearance on this year’s festival circuit.The only Latin American film to be selected for the Cannes Label this year, “Memory House” has also premiered at Toronto and will run in San Sebastian’s New Director’s Line Up later this week.Miranda Maria uses richly composed scenes and minimal dialogue to tell the story of Cristovam, an indigenous

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentNow United, the global pop group formed by “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller, has added a new member: 18-year-old Nour Ardakani from Lebanon.Ardakani will become Now United’s 16th member following a Pepsi-sponsored search for a new member from the Middle East and North Africa that began last year.

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Killer Mike are among those who have paid tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.The legal and feminist icon died on Friday (September 18) at her home in Washington, of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87.Following her death, many artists took to social media to remember Ginsburg, amid a crucial time for the judicial system in the United States.“I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Transactions with two popular Chinese-owned social media platforms will soon be banned in the United States.Both TikTok - the video-sharing social networking service - and WeChat - a multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app - will be affected.The US Commerce Department will be rolling out a ban of transactions using the two services from Sunday, September 20.The order that was put into place earlier today aims to "combat China's malicious collection of American citizens'

Chris Willman Music WriterASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) announced plans Monday to do with its three fall awards shows what it previously did with four shows in the spring and summer: take them online and turn them into multi-day affairs designed to appeal to the public as well as the music industry.

 Mariah Carey  will be premiering her new hit song “Save the Day” at the US Open. Carey’s performance will kick off ESPN’s coverage of the 2020 US Open Women’s Singles Championship on Saturday, September 12.

Ted Johnson Joe Biden said that his campaign is suspending advertising on Friday for the 9/11 anniversary.“I’m not going to make any news today,” Biden told reporters. “I’m not going to talk about anything other than 9/11.

Mariah Carey has an undeniable reputation amongst the rest of pop superstars, the legendary hitmaker is used to spark controversy, from her talked about feud with Nicki Minaj on American Idol, the iconic phrase “I don’t know her” referring to Jennifer Lopez in multiple interviews, and even one of her most famous songs ‘Obsessed’ where she shades Eminem.Despite her diva attitude, the talented star remains unbothered by her reputation and even jokes about it on her social media accounts, this time