David E. Hoffman, Creator of Food Network’s ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate,’ Dies at 70

Oprah Winfrey undoubtedly has a lot to be thankful for, but as she marks her 70th birthday on 29 January, we take a look at what she says has given her all that she has - gratitude.The media mogul and Oscar-nominated actress once famously said she wasn't grateful because she's "a gazillionaire", but her habit of practising gratitude was "the way I got to be a gazillionaire". While she has almost unprecedented levels of wealth and success (particularly for a woman), she came from very humble beginnings and was raised by her maternal grandmother on a pig farm in Mississippi for the first six years of her life.

Justin Timberlake has announced the ‘Forget The World’ 2024 US tour, marking his first tour in five years.While appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night (January 25), the ‘Cry Me A River’ singer took the time to announce his 2024 US tour.The string of live shows will kick off at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver on April 29. From there, Timberlake will make stops in major cities including Seattle, San Jose, Las Vegas, Inglewood, Phoenix, San Antonio, Austin, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, Chicago, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Hersey and Cleveland.

EXCLUSIVE: Gaz Alazraki, Alisa Tager, Mark Alazraki and Moises Chiver have partnered to create Maquina Vega, a new production company with offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, which will provide a pipeline between the English and Spanish-speaking worlds.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Finding the right scent can feel like a Herculean task. Amidst the millions of perfumes on the market, you want to find the one that’s playful, but not too girly; musky but still effeminate; warm but with surprising notes that keep it fresh.

Expats.”Kidman said she and “Big Little Lies” co-star Reese Witherspoon are “texting every day . . .

Anthony Hopkins has said that the role of Hannibal Lecter remains “one of the best parts I’ve ever read”.The actor won an Oscar for his portrayal of the cannibalistic serial killer in Jonathan Demme’s 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs, in which he starred opposite Jodie Foster.In a new interview with People, the 86-year-old reminisced about first receiving the script from his agent, which happened while he was appearing on stage in London in M. Butterfly.“He said, ‘I want you to read this’. I said, ‘Is it an offer?’.

is often described as hanging out with your soul—and for good reason. But what’s the best time to meditate?Studies have reported that a regular meditation practice can lead to enhanced attention and memory, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being.

Caroline Brew editor CAA has upped six employees to agent and executive roles, including Sebastian Brogan, Olivia Brooks, Kaitlin Gascoyne, Ross Lee, Jeff Lynds and Jenna Powell. Based in New York, Brogan was promoted to agent in the basketball department. He began his CAA career in 2016 as a mailroom clerk, then serving as an assistant to Lloyd Frischer and Tyeke Sullivan in basketball prior to his acceptance into Elevate, CAA’s agency training program, in 2021.

Natalia Bryant is opening up.

Ethan Shanfeld If you’re eager to see “Stop Making Sense” on the big screen again, well, watch out … you might get what you’re after. Starting Jan. 27, the beloved Talking Heads concert film will return to movie theaters across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

CNN‘s CEO Mark Thompson laid out a strategy for the news organization, focusing on integrating linear TV and digital news units, and boosting its presence and innovation on smart phones and other mobile devices.

A Stockport pub described by its customers as "a little treasure" has been named one of the best UK's pubs. The Magnet in the town centre has been named among 12 of the best boozers by National Geographic.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and The India Center Foundation, two non-profit organizations working with South Asian film in the U.S., have agreed to merge. Already long-time collaborators, IFFLA and ICF will, among other things, work closely to incubate and launch an industry development program to showcase the next generation of South Asian talent to studios, funders and media executives. “We saw an opportunity to scale our work nationally as one of the leading supporters of emerging creative talent in the diaspora.

Shannen Doherty may not be giving up yet, but she is starting to think about her funeral arrangements — and it’s so heartbreaking!

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic In “Poor Things,” Willem Dafoe plays God, bringing his devilish grin to the role of an ethically unbound surgeon who grafts body parts from one creature onto another, blending ducks and geese with dogs and goats — and, in the case of Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter, implanting a spare brain in the corpse of a drowned woman. The Dr. Frankenstein-like character is just the latest leap of faith for an actor who spoke to Variety, apropos of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italy’s Sveva Alviti (“Dalida”) and U.S. actor Newton Mayenge (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”) are attached to star in Cannes-set romantic drama “The Other Side of Fame” to be directed by Erik Bernard (“Free Dead or Alive”).

The Iowa caucus on Monday will be like no other —- and that was apparent from the start, well before subzero weather raised doubts about turnout, stymied campaigns in the final sprint and left an army of reporters and consultants seeking the warm refuge of Des Moines hotel lobbies.

After thousands of tweets and petitions, McDonald's has officially confirmed the return of one of its most popular breakfast items.

Following the celebrated documentary “The Sound of My Voice,” ‘70s singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt is having a moment and getting her due. Earlier in the week, it was announced that Selena Gomez would portray the singer in an upcoming biopic, and now a director has been announced.

Valerie Wu Intern Tisa Farrow, an actor and sister of Mia Farrow, died in her sleep on Jan. 10 in Rutland, Vermont. She was 72.