Producing Partners Monty Hobbs & Valerie Smaldone Launch Just Do GOOD Entertainment

This month, two beloved British icons are joining forces for an exciting new launch in the beauty aisles. Jo Malone London – a fragrance brand reportedly adored by celebs like Meghan Markle and Sofia Ritchie Grainge – has teamed up with everyone's favourite childhood character, Paddington Bear, to release a limited-edition perfume that's simply irresistible.

K-pop group 2NE1 may soon be making a comeback.On June 28, YG Entertainment shared that 2NE1’s CL, Dara, Park Bom and Minzy met with its executive producer Yang Hyun-suk the day prior. According to the agency, they shared a “extremely meaningful” two-hour discussion.“As this was [Yang’s] and the 2NE1 members’ first conversation in eight years, although no concrete plans have been made, Yang – who has particular affection for 2NE1 – listened to the members’ requests and empathised with them,” said YG per Soompi.

Judy Justice is on track for a September 9 launch in U.S. broadcast markets. Scott Koondel‘s Sox Entertainment, which distributes the Amazon Freevee show, has announced a multi-year broadcast syndication deal with all U.S. television markets, reaching 100% clearance. The company has secured deals with major broadcast groups including Nexstar, Gray, Sinclair, Tegna, Hearst, Sunbeam, Cox Media, Scripps, Weigel, Morgan Murphy, Mission Broadcasting, Coastal, News Press, and Marquee. 

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences the org formerly known as Promax that relaunched in February, has revealed its new board of directors, as well as an honorary board of advisors. GEMA, which has expanded from TV to also include verticals devoted to film, music, sports and video game marketing execs, has also announced plans for a two-day event in Los Angeles this fall dubbed “Converge.” The news was announced Thursday by GEMA president Stacy La Cotera.

Justin Timberlake is speaking out! …Kind of.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. independent film showcase, the Raindance Film Festival, has partnered with international legal firm Guernica 37 Group (G37) to develop films based on human rights cases. This collaboration aims to produce up to six documentary and fact-based features, using G37’s archive of justice and accountability cases.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Lainey Wilson and Chuck D joined U.S. Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken and YouTube’s head of music Lyor Cohen in Washington D.C.

Is this the work of Justin Timberlake‘s PR team??

Justin Timberlake addressed fans again following his DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated or impaired.

Jonathan Majors was surrounded by supporters on Friday as he accepted his first award since he was convicted of assault and harassment in December.

Brent Lang Executive Editor It’s a whodunit with a whole lot of drama. Jennifer Lawrence will get to feud, day-drink and access oodles of disposable income, at least until a body turns up, in “The Wives,” a murder mystery that is in the vein of “The Real Housewives.” Apple Original Films acquired the project in what it is describing as a “highly competitive situation.” Lawrence will produce the film alongside Justine Ciarrocchi for her company, Excellent Cadaver.

In a highly competitive situation, Apple Original Films has acquired The Wives, a murder mystery film to star Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, who will also produce.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Those of us who grew up with “Sesame Street” still remember Guy Smiley, the stereotypical game show host as originally voiced by Jim Henson. Guy was loud, boisterous and the host of everything from “Here Is Your Life” and “Beat the Time” to “Name That Sound!” Guy Smiley served a purpose for “Sesame Street,” and so did real-life game show hosts. It was a very specific (and also, very non-diverse) group: Bob Barker, Monty Hall, Jack Berry, Bill Cullen, Wink Martindale, Bob Eubanks, Richard Dawson, Gene Rayburn, Alex Trebek and many more.

The owners of one of Manchester’s oldest pubs has issued an update into its legal battle with brewing giant Heineken.

Are Hailey and Justin Bieber expecting a baby girl? Fans think so after she dropped a subtle hint on Instagram this week!

Tyler Perry’s cottage industry of films obviously includes the comedic “Madea” films, but as he’s suggested in recent years, that’s not all he’s made of, and he wants to be known for much more. Perhaps that trend started with Netflix’s “A Jazzman’s Blues” in 2022 and continues in a more serious vein with his latest film, “Tyler Perry’s Divorce In The Black.” READ MORE: ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ Review: Tyler Perry Surprises With A Strong, Heartbreaking Romance [TIFF] With “Divorce in the Black” Perry seems to be going for an empowering message of personal growth and transformation.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large It’s been more than a year and a half since Rob Wade took over as CEO of Fox Entertainment. On Monday at the Banff World Media Festival, Wade made his first extensive public comments about how it’s been going so far — and elaborated on any new acquisition plans he might have for the company, the fate of some of the third party shows still on his air (including “9-1-1: Lone Star”) and the decision behind his recent corporate restructuring network, studio and distribution operations into their own divisions.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Will Arnett is expanding his relationship with Fox Entertainment. The actor and comedian, who hosts Fox’s “Lego Masters,” has sealed an overall producing deal for his Electric Avenue Prods. to produce fare for the network’s in-house production company.

Deadline on Friday hosted Sound & Screen Television, the latest incarnation of its awards-season music franchise that puts the spotlight on composers and their work on the year’s buzziest TV series.

This is not J Lo’s year! Eeek!