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“Making the Cut,” Prime Video’s fashion designer competition, will return for a third season this summer.Joining hosts and executive producers Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn in Season 3 are Nicole Richie and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott, who will serve as judges. Richie and Scott were previously judges on the show.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDowntown Music Services has inked a global music publishing administration agreement with Brooklyn-based artist, composer and producer Daniel Lopatin, the company announced Wednesday.Lopatin, who records and performs as Oneohtrix Point Never, has released multiple albums and tracks over the years including his most recent project, “Magic Oneohtrix Point Never.”He also has collaborated extensively with the Weeknd over the past two years, serving as an executive producer on the recent “Dawn FM” album, and also was musical director of the artist’s 2021 Super Bowl Half Time performance. Earlier this year he completed work on his first full album production for another artist, Soccer Mommy’s upcoming album “Sometimes, Forever.” His production credits over the years also include David Byrne, Moses Sumney, Anohni and Charli XCX as well as collaborations with Iggy Pop, Rosalía, James Blake and Elizabeth Fraser.His original film scores include Josh and Benny Safdie’s “Uncut Gems” and “Good Time,” for which he received the Best Soundtrack Award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

The New York Film Critics Circle will hold its annual Gala Awards dinner on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at TAO Downtown. Jordan Hoffman will serve as the 2022 Chairperson of the NYFCC and Stephen Garrett will continue as the group’s General Manager.

Deadline reported.Joel Russ immigrated from Poland in 1907, and after first selling herring out of a barrel, opened shop in 1914.The deli moved in 1920 to its current East Houston location, where it’s known for its bagels and lox — as well as its long weekend lines.“The story of Russ & Daughters — and the constellation of characters that make up our delicious world — spans over a century and is about perseverance, family, community and connection,” Federman and Tupper said in a joint statement.Russ & Daughters didn’t immediately return a message.

Three days after he was attacked by Will Smith at the Oscars, Chris Rock made his first public appearance at the opening show of his Ego Death World Tour in Boston.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have made several headlines in the past years over the state of their relationship and whether they have an open marriage. Rumours began after the Smiths would separately make public statements on their marriage and most poignantly when August Alsina came forward with his version of events. In July 2020, Jada seemed to confirm an 'entanglement' and type of romantic relationship with Alsina that happened at a time when she was on an amicable break with her husband Will.

Oscars upon us, preparations have been underway to roll out the red carpet and make room for the film industry’s biggest stars. Hosted on 27 March by trio Regina Hall, Wanda Skyes, and Amy Schumer, the ceremony returns to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Oscars just around the corner, preparations are underway to roll out the red carpet and make room for the film industry’s biggest stars. Hosted on 27 March by trio Regina Hall, Wanda Skyes, and Amy Schumer, the ceremony returns to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony has been held there since 2002, when the Hollywood location was known as the Kodak Theatre.

APPOINTMENTSWarner Chappell has hired Peter Rosenthal in the newly created role of EVP Global Head Of Legal And Business Affairs. He joins from Downtown Music Holdings, where he was General Counsel. “I’m very excited to be joining Warner Chappell at such a pivotal time in its evolution and for our industry at large”, he says.———————————————RELEASESTrent Reznor has reworked Danny Elfman’s ‘Native Intelligence’.Coi Leray has engaged the services of Nicki Minaj for new single ‘Blick Blick’.James Blunt and Jason Zhang have teamed up for a new version of Blunt’s song ‘Adrenaline’.Are you a friend of King Princess? Well, I have a song for you.

The 58th annual Cinema Audio Society Awards are underway Saturday night in a live, in-person ceremony at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The group will be presenting awards in seven categories honoring the year’s best achievements in motion picture and TV sound mixing, with Kristen Vangsness returning to emcee the event.

This is one of the best weekends for new indie releases in some time — a bit of space in theaters to run and audiences slowly, but increasingly, willing to return.

Lady Gaga is the lady of the night at the 2022 New York Film Critics Circle Awards!

Sasha Urban editor“Life is Beautiful” has announced the lineup for its 2022 music festival. Headliners include Jack Harlow, Lorde, Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz and Calvin Harris, and additional performers announced include Charli XCX, Rico Nasty, Wet Leg and Alessia Cara.

The stars are stepping out for the 2022 Art Directors Guild Awards!

Yellowstone star and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Costner paid emotional tribute to his longtime collaborator, production designer Ida Random as she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual Art Directors Guild Awards tonight. And his tribute included the revelation that he might not have an an acting career without her intervention.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe 26th Annual Art Director’s Guild Awards took place tonight as an in-person show at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, with “Nightmare Alley,” ” and “No Time to Die” and “Encanto” taking home top film honors.Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, the event celebrated outstanding production design in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, animated features and music videos.As previously announced, director Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”) was honored with the William Cameron Menzies award.Jane Campion “(The Power of the Dog”) was bestowed with the cinematic imagery award. The Oscar-nominated director was unable to accept her award in person due to having COVID.

The 26th annual Art Directors Guild Awards are being handed out right now at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, and Deadline is updating the winners as they’re announced. Check out the list below, followed by remaining nominees.

Katie Price's children Junior and Princess Andre are said to be living in fearthat their mum will get married in secret without telling them.

APPOINTMENTSGed Doherty is stepping down as Chair of UK record industry trade body BPI after seven years in the role, in order to focus on his film company Raindog Films. “I have loved every minute of working with the BPI and its members and its amazing team led by Geoff Taylor”, he says.

EXCLUSIVE: Yasmine Aker (FBI) has booked a major recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of Freeform’s Good Trouble in a recasting.

on the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership’s website.“Drive-Thru provides a democratic platform that celebrates neighborhood voices,” said Soft-Firm co-founder Talitha Liu. “After another year of distance and uncertainty, the installation projects a portal into the rich cultural fabric of Brooklyn.” The installation indeed feels like a tongue-in-cheek reference to the pandemic trend of distance-friendly drive-in movies.

DEALSGirl In Red has signed to Sony’s Columbia label. Her 2021 debut album, ‘If I Could Make It Go Quiet’, was released under licence to AWAL.Kobalt has signed Moli, Vito Kovach, and Johannes Roemer. Moli is “so excited”, Kovach is “looking forward to the future” and Roemer is “really excited”.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning production designer William A. Horning and Oscar-nominated production designer, costume designer and producer Polly Platt will be inducted into the Art Directors Guild’s Hall of Fame this year for their “extraordinary contributions to the art of visual storytelling.”

Katie Holmes isn’t scared of wearing all white. The actress was photographed on Saturday, February 12 as she exited the star-studded Alice + Olivia runway show, which was held at the private members’ club Zero Bond in New York City.For the occasion, Katie kept things crisp in an all-white ensemble, wearing a cropped button-up blouse with cuffed 3/4 length sleeves.

The Hollywood sign is getting a facelift today, with the iconic letters being altered to read “Rams House.” The move is meant to celebrate the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last night.

Flume will return to North America for his first tour dates in nearly three years this April, in support of his forthcoming album ‘Palaces’.Flume had previously been announced as part of the 2022 Coachella line-up in April, as well as Bonnaroo and New York City’s Governors Ball this June. Headlining shows for the producer have now been announced that are largely based around these festival dates.

We’ll be seeing more of Isabella on the upcoming fourth season of Freeform’s Good Trouble. Priscilla Quintana who recurred as the character in the second and third seasons, has been promoted to series regular for season four. Also cast as a series regular is newcomer Bryan Craig, and Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga, X-Men: Days of Future Past) joins in a recurring role.

Page Six reported. The record producer, 89, usually hosts a legendary party before the biggest night in music but problems plagued the beloved event. The joint statement he released along with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr.

Penske Media subsidiary Rolling Stone has acquired a majority interest in Life is Beautiful, the music, arts and ideas festival held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada.

You can add “Angela Black” to the list of riveting psychological dramas wrapped in a trope-y bow with the creepy, abusive husband and his long-suffering wife who takes matters into her own hands — through a series of “didn’t see that coming” twists and turns.Joanne Froggatt (“Downtown Abbey”) stars in the new Spectrum series as Angela Black. On the surface, has it all — a loving spouse, the French-born Olivier (Michiel Huisman), a fancy house in an exclusive neighborhood and two young boys who idolize their dad and tell mom (or mum, it’s set in England) that they love her when she drops them off for school.Or does she? The six-part series, premiering Monday (Feb.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Ever wanted to party with Shaq? Now you can!For the first time ever, tickets to Shaquille O’ Neal’s annual Super Bowl party are available to the public. “Shaq’s Fun House LA” will take place on Feb. 11 in Downtown Los Angeles’s Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, featuring a stacked lineup of performers such as Lil Wayne, Diplo, Zedd and O’Neal himself.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFilm editors Lillian E. Benson and Richard Chew will receive Career Achievement Awards for their outstanding contributions to film editing at the 72nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards, taking place on March 5 at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.“Lillian and Richard are rock star editors and represent the very best of our craft and profession,” said ACE president Kevin Tent.

th annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2021, the Cinema Audio Society announced on Tuesday.Nominees for animated features were “Encanto,” “Luca,” “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” “Raya and the Last Dragon” and “Sing 2,” while the documentary nominees were “Becoming Cousteau,” “Summer of Soul,” “The Velvet Underground,” “Tina” and “Val.”In the television categories, “WandaVision” led with two nominations, while “The Underground Railroad,” “Squid Game,” “Succession,” “Cobra Kai,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Bo Burnham: Inside” and “The Beatles Get Back” were among the other nominees.The CAS also nominated 10 production or postproduction projects.Prior to 2021, the Oscars had separate categories for sound editing and sound mixing, and the CAS nominations were a fairly accurate indicator of Oscar success in the latter category.

Sounds like the Cinema Audio Society has its nominees. Dune, No Time to Die, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Power of the Dog and West Side Story will vie for the Live Action Motion Picture prize at the 58th CAS Awards.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Cinema Audio Society (CAS) has announced the nominations for the 58th Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2022, as well as the Outstanding Product Nominations.Among the films, TV shows and animated features nominated are “West Side Story,” “Dune,” “No Time to Die,” “Mare of Easttown,” “Succession” and “Encanto.”As previously announced, Paul Massey will receive the CAS Career Achievement Award, and Ridley Scott will receive the CAS Filmmaker Award.The awards are designed to educate and inform audiences that effective sound is achieved by a creative, artistic and technical blending of diverse sound elements.“This year’s nominees display incredible skill and craftsmanship,” says CAS President Karol Urban. “We received submissions reflecting a myriad of narrative styles and technical approaches.

UPDATED with new date: The New York Film Critics Circle said the new date for its previously postponed 2022 awards ceremony will be Wednesday, March 16 at TAO Downtown in Manhattan.