Brian Morewitz Exits ABC as Senior VP and Head of Drama

Cocktail star Bryan Brown and War & Peace’s Greta Scacchi are to play two strangers trekking on the road in the Australian outback in a new Australian drama series.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeLongtime KROQ DJ Kat Corbett is the latest voice to exit the iconic L.A. alternative radio station — and although she’s not ready to reveal her next stop just yet, she hints to Variety that several possibilities are on the horizon.“I am talking to some folks that I can’t say just yet,” said Corbett, who also continues to host a daily show on SiriusXM’s Lithium channel.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, have all signed on to return for the show’s landmark 20th season, which also marks its fifth on ABC. The network announced on Tuesday that all four will be back when “American Idol” returns in spring 2022.

EXCLUSIVE: Jake McDorman (The Right Stuff, Happiest Season) has joined the cast of Jerry and Marge Go Large.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSilk Sonic, the lusciously retro duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak that debuted back in March with the smash throwback single “Leave the Door Open,” continue their loving tribute to the mid-1970s with the smooth R&B of “Skate.”Where the first single was based around 1974-era groups like the Commodores and the Chi-Lights, “Skate” pivots forward a couple of years with a sound more reminiscent of disco-era acts like Tavares and mid-tempo tracks from the “Saturday

Bryan Adams has signed one of those global agreements to release his next album with BMG and – we can confirm, just for you, right about now, in case you wondered – the musician is “delighted” about the deal.The delight might be partly caused by the novelty. As BMG notes in its official announcement, this is the musician’s “first new label deal in more than 40 years”.

Tyler Cameron may not have many regrets from his time on The Bachelorette, but the season 15 runner-up expressed remorse while reflecting on his post-show relationship with Hannah Brown … that nearly ended after he was spotted with Gigi Hadid.

Bryan Cranston has sent well wishes to his friend and former Breaking Bad co-star Bob Odenkirk, following today’s news that the actor had been sent to hospital after collapsing on the set of Better Call Saul.As first reported by TMZ and later The Hollywood Reporter, the incident happened during a shoot on Tuesday (July 27) at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, where the Breaking Bad spin-off is shooting its sixth and final season.The 58-year-old Odenkirk was immediately helped by

Bryan Cranston, 65, and Aaron Paul, 41, both hoped Bob Odenkirk, 58, has a speedy recovery after the star collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul. Bryan and Aaron both made Instagram posts on Wednesday July 28 to send love to Bob, who they both acted alongside in the critically acclaimed AMC series, Breaking Bad, which Better Call Saul is a spin-off of.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCanadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, one of the most successful recording artists of the ‘80s and ‘90s, has signed a global recordings agreement with BMG to release his upcoming studio album, the company announced on Wednesday. It is his first new label deal after more than 40 years with Universal-affiliated labels, beginning with A&M, which released his eponymous debut album in 1980.In his commercial prime, Adams was one of the biggest artists in the world,

Tyler Cameron’s fantasy suite date with Hannah Brown didn’t just leave an impression on him and the season 15 Bachelorette — he also had viewers across the country swooning over him. And in his new book, You Deserve Better: What Life Has Taught Me About Love, Relationships, and Becoming Your Best Self, Cameron explores his past romances, including his near engagement to Brown, and why he received so much praise for honoring her wishes on the infamous overnight dates.

Bye-bye, Bravo! Hannah Berner announced that she won’t return to Bravo’s Chat Room following her exit from Summer House earlier this year.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is July 19, 2021, which means it’s 31 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; 42 days until final voting ends on Aug.

Brothers and Sisters, Revenge, Big Sky, The Good Doctor, The Rookie, A Million Little Things, Castle, Nashville, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning limited series American Crime. He is an extraordinarily creative and dedicated executive whose contributions are appreciated by all who work with him.

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Morewitz is leaving ABC after almost 17 years, the last five as SVP and head of drama development for the Disney network. There is no immediate replacement for him.

Hannah Berner is figuring out, as she transitions back to life as a stand-up comedian and not a reality star. For the first time in three years, Hannah is not filming the show that made her famous: Bravo's .«I feel like it's a weird FOMO,» Hannah remarks over video chat from a hotel room in Richmond, Virginia, where she performed multiple shows over the weekend.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFox Entertainment has upped Darren Schillace to president of marketing, adding Tubi to his oversight along with the Fox network. Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier made the announcement on Wednesday.Schillace was most recently executive vice president of marketing at Fox Entertainment.

Hunter “Echo” Ecimovic is making some big claims about Millie Bobby Brown in a new video on Instagram.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeShowtime has picked up the half-hour comedy series “I Love This For You,” based on former “Saturday Night Live” star Vanessa Bayer’s own story of overcoming childhood leukemia. Bayer co-created the series and will executive producer and star in it.Fellow “SNL” alum Molly Shannon will also star, while Cybill Shepherd, who had originally signed on to star opposite Bayer and Shannon, has departed the project.