Just for Laughs 2021 Festival Set for Hybrid Launch, Awards Show

World of Wonder expands its global reach, bringing the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent of Drag Race over to the Philippines. Drag Race Philippines is the latest addition to the Drag Race franchise, with other iterations having touched down in Thailand, the United Kingdom, Holland, Chile, Spain and Canada.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterStirling’s Bloody Scotland crime writing festival is to go ahead this year in hybrid form – on city stages as well as screens.The international event has been made possible through £44,000 of National Lottery cash distributed via Creative Scotland.The festival will run from Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19 and the opening night will be marked with the presentation of the McIlvanney Prize and the

Tony Bennett has canceled his fall and winter 2021 tour dates.The legendary crooner is pulling out of concerts in New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Arizona, Oklahoma and Canada. Ticket holders should check with the local venues for information regarding refunds.Bennett, who just turned 95, teamed up with Lady Gaga for two nights at New York's Radio City Music Hall last week.

Tony Bennett has canceled the rest of his 2021 tour dates.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLegendary singer Tony Bennett — who celebrated his 95th birthday just last week, performing with Lady Gaga at two-sold out shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall — has canceled his Fall 2021 tour dates.The tour — consisting of pre-pandemic shows dates had been rescheduled — was slated to begin in September. The affected dates include New York, Maryland and Connecticut as well as Oklahoma and Canada.

Canada’s own Justin Bieber leads the nominees for the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish.

The Television Academy has made a big change for the upcoming 2021 Emmy Awards.

Canada since June. And leading lady Daisy Ridley, 29, cut a casual figure behind the scenes on set on Friday as she was spotted with her hair clipped in rolls ready for her to transform into her character Helena.

Joaquin Phoenix has gone through another physical transformation for his latest movie role!

The 2021 San Sebastian Film Festival (September 17-25) has revealed the 13 features that will compete in its New Directors showcase.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThis year, the Just for Laughs Awards Show will celebrate some of the biggest names in comedy. The show will be online and available to stream for free at hahaha.com.

EXCLUSIVE: The Just For Laughs comedy festival has revealed the participants and gameplan for its 2021 New Faces, its marquee discovery stand-up showcase that over the years has served as a launching pad for up-and-coming talent like Jimmy Fallon, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong and Pete Davidson to name a few.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorManagement company the Core Entertainment and Universal Music Canada have announced a joint venture “designed to offer Canadian artists a collaborative and integrated approach to releasing music worldwide,” according to the announcement.

Toronto International Film organizers declared two weeks ago they will be welcoming back in-person audiences for a fest that will run from September 9-18. This after Canada made an exemption to allow for the National Hockey League playoffs to happen in country, and more recently that the Toronto Blue Jays will resume playing in the ballpark on Blue Jay Way by the end of the month.