CBS Entertainment Promotes Mackenzie Mitchell to Vice President of Specials, Music, Live Entertainment

Brian O’Shea’s The Exchange has promoted Nathaniel McCormick to the position of President of Worldwide Sales & Distribution.

Thania Garcia WME has elevated Lucy Dickins to global head of contemporary music and touring, where she will steer the respective departments across Beverly Hills, New York, Nashville, London and Sydney.Dickins, who recently re-located to WME’s Beverly Hills office from London, joined the agency in 2019 from ITB (International Talent Booking). Since her arrival, she has helped bring in new clients including Adele, Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, James Blake and Mabel, whom WME represent globally.“Lucy is a dynamic leader who brings strategic vision, energy and passion to every artist and colleague she encounters,” said Lloyd Braun, chairman of WME and president of Endeavor Client Group. “Lucy is the ideal leader to guide WME’s contemporary music business as we continue to expand our offerings and opportunities for our clients.”

Maren Morris and Zedd have collaborated for a second time on a new song, ‘Make You Say’.Released today (August 20), ‘Make You Say’ was co-written by Zedd (aka Anton Zaslavski), Morris, DJ duo Beauz (aka sibling DJ Bernie and Johan Yang), as well as Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin.The track dropped alongside an official music video. Blending cartoon animation with live action, the clip centres on Morris and her fictional love interest.Watch it below:In a press release, Zedd spoke about the origins of the track and working with the other artists to produce it.

Blake Shelton is on board with that.More than a year since the country star exchanged vows with his longtime love, Gwen Stefani, Shelton confirmed to ET's Cassie DiLaura he's in a «new phase» of his life. «Look, I love music and I love . I love all the cool things I get to do with my job, but those things all take a backseat now to Gwen and the kids and it’s just a new phase of my life,» he shares, referencing Stefani's three sons with ex Gavin Rossdale.As a result, Shelton said, he's not in the same rat race with his career and has the freedom of releasing singles. «I’m having fun putting out songs when I feel like it and luckily the record label allows me to do that,» he shares. «They always support it when I do it and my stupid ideas of doing a '90s country video — they're always on board and because of that, we have a 'God's Country' once in a while or a 'Happy Anywhere.'»The singer adds, «I just go, 'Hey, I want to do this.

BreAnna Bell eOne has selected Kris Henigman as its new senior vice president of scripted television, where he will focus on the development and packaging of television projects, Variety has learned exclusively.“I am very excited to join the amazing team at eOne. In addition to eOne’s fantastic original series slate, Hasbro has a deep well of beloved IP that I have been a massive fan of since childhood.

Blake Shelton is going retro for his latest release.

Carrie Underwood is never sitting still and is always on the road performing around the world.MORE: Carrie Underwood dazzles in sheer dress as she celebrates joyous newsAs a result, the 39-year-old is always looking for new ways to push herself, and not too long ago she did just that - much to the worry of her husband Mike Fisher.Back in April, the former American Idol winner wowed the crowds Nashville Municipal Auditorium when she performed her song, Ghost Story, with some impressive aerial acrobatics.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story Mike - who tends to stay relatively private about his personal life both on social media and in interviews - gave a rare comment about his wife's brave decision during a chat with ET.SEE: Carrie Underwood's sculpted legs in tiny shorts leave fans stunned MORE: Carrie Underwood's husband Mike Fisher pleads for help in rare postHe said: "I was a little bit nervous. I watched some of the [performance] when she first started to do it, but I mean that was crazy."Carrie, on the other hand, took it all in her stride.

Michaela Zee editorSony Pictures Television’s House of NonFiction has appointed seasoned development executive and producer Andie Beckerman as executive vice president of development, Variety has learned exclusively.In her new role at the company, Beckerman will oversee various stories across music, pop culture, sports and social justice that primarily focus on underrepresented or overlooked communities.“Andie’s deep well of experience and sincere appreciation for our mission-driven content make her an excellent fit for this role,” said House of NonFiction founder Alex Stapleton. “As we continue to expand our slate, her perfect background and commendable ability to shepherd projects along every step of the development process will prove invaluable, and we can’t wait to see her impact on our already burgeoning lineup.” Prior to joining House of NonFiction, Beckerman worked for Herzog & Co.

Starting over. Joe King is moving on following his split from Candice Accola, swiping his social media clean and focusing on letting go.

CBS is bolstering its specials division.

Mackenzie Mitchell has been promoted to vice president of specials, music and live events for CBS Entertainment, announced Jack Sussman, EVP of specials, music, live events and alternative programming, to whom she will continue to report.Mitchell began her tenure at CBS as a temporary assistant in the specials and live events programming department eight years ago. In her new role, she will oversee a significant portion of the specials programming production and development for CBS Entertainment’s lineup.“Mackenzie literally started as a temp at CBS, answering phones and scheduling meetings, but her passion, intellect, creative instincts and keen eye for material has helped her to become one of the finest event programming executives working in television today,” Sussman said in a statement.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBeverly Chase has been promoted to vice president of current programming and development for Vice News and Vice World News, Variety has learned exclusively.Chase was previously the executive producer of long form for Vice News. In her new role, Chase will continue to serve as as executive producer and showrunner of “Vice” on Showtime.

Carrie Underwood's husband Mike Fisher is not very active on social media – so when he does post, it's always for a reason close to his heart.READ: Carrie Underwood's troubling weight loss journey revealedThe former ice hockey player – who was captain of the Nashville Predators – took to Instagram to make an impassioned plea to his followers in which he urged them to vote in the election for Tennessee State Senate District 27 when the polls open on 4 August.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love storyMike has thrown his support behind candidate Gary Humble, officially endorsing him for State Senate to represent Williamson County. Posting on his Stories, Mike shared a photo of him in his Predators jersey alongside the message: "State Senate Gary Humble Tennessee. Now endorsed by Mike Fisher."Mike also wrote a personal message, which read: "If you are in TN state senate district 27.

K.J. Yossman Sky Studios has appointed Tobias Rosen as vice president of Sky Studios Deutschland.

Carson Burton Sandra Smester has been named executive vice president of programming and content development at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.In the newly created role, Smester will oversee the development and execution of programming for the network. She will also be responsible for content acquisitions, program planning and scheduling, as well as the company’s cable network Universo.

Carson Burton Elita Fielder Adjei has been named vice president of corporate communications for National Geographic Content. The newly-created role will find Adjei responsible for the overall communications strategy of the company in order to raise its profile and build upon its reputation in the industry.Adjei, who previously worked as director of communications and publicity at Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution, will be responsible for leading internal and external communications for National Geographic Content.Adjei will report to Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, and Charissa Gilmore, senior vice president of corporate communications for Disney General Entertainment.

Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicThe estimated $55 million music market in Israel, like the Middle Eastern country’s comparatively small size, would quantify as the equivalent of a rounding error for a global music company. But its recorded music revenue growth was up 10.2% in 2021, per the IFPI, and the majors are taking notice.In 2021, UMG opened a Tel Aviv office housing a recorded music division and an arm of Universal Music Publishing Group (headed by managing director Yoram Mokady and general manager Itamar Shafrir, respectively).

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCorie Henson has been hired by NBCUniversal Television & Streaming as the executive vice president of entertainment unscripted content.Henson takes over the role from Jenny Groom, who exited the company earlier this week. She will report to Susan Rovner, the entertainment content chairman for NBCU TV & Streaming.“Corie is one of the most respected executives in the business and brings a resume overflowing with big unscripted hits that have broken out across broadcast, streaming and cable platforms,” Rovner said.