Rolling Stones Joined by Lady Gaga at Surprise New York Club Show

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Antonio L.A. Reid, cofounder of LaFace Records and former head of Arista, Epic and Def Jam Records, has been accused of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit by former Arista executive Drew Dixon. The suit, which was filed Wednesday in Manhattan’s Federal District Court and obtained by Variety, claims that Reid assaulted her twice during her time at Arista in the early 2000s.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Neil Portnow, the former chairman and president of the Recording Academy, was sued on Wednesday by a woman who claimed he drugged and raped her in a New York hotel room in 2018, according to the New York Times. The allegation had previously surfaced in 2020 as part of a blockbuster legal claim filed by Portnow’s successor, Deborah Dugan, after she was abruptly placed on leave and ultimately terminated after just eight months on the job; at the time Portnow called the allegations “ludicrous, and untrue.” The new suit, filed in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, accuses Portnow, who stepped down in 2019, of sexual battery, and accuses the academy — the nonprofit group behind the Grammys — of negligence.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Barbra Streisand‘s behemoth memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” officially comes out today. Clocking in at nearly 1,000 pages (997 to be exact), many will likely opt for the audio version, read by Streisand herself, to expedite the reading process.

Rustin, the long-awaited biopic directed by George C. Wolfe, and written by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black, drives home the point that the arc of U.S.

Alex Cooper “Daddy” but we call her upcoming tour affordable.The seven-show ‘Unwell Tour,’ where the 29-year-old will take her popular podcast (and dog Henry!) on the road, has some shows with ticket going for just $5 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yes, you read that right.That low price is a bit of an outlier though — tickets for other stops on the brief run start anywhere from $25 to $70 before fees.However, if you want to see the recent Jimmy Fallon guest live, you better act fast. Shows take place Nov.

The stars are hitting the red carpet!

Happy Heidi-Ween!

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music 100 Gecs are one of the most strangely fascinating acts to hit music in many years. They’re smart and stupid and appealing and annoying and infectious and grating and many other opposites, and although they take what they do seriously, they seemingly can’t believe they’re being taken seriously.

Jimmy Fallon hasn’t done stand-up in a while, but he surprised a crowd in New York City this week by getting up on stage for an impromptu set. And the audience has his famous friends to thank!

BreAnna Bell Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer are among the announced performers scheduled to appear at Next for Autism’s annual Night of Too Many Stars comedy concert, which will take place on Dec. 11 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. They’ll be joined by Rachel Bloom, Stephen Colbert, Ron Funches, James Austin Johnson, Jon Stewart, the cast of How to Dance in Ohio, and a host of other acts as they bring in the holiday season with a show in support of programs benefitting those with autism.

Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, Rachel Bloom and Stephen Colbert are among the performers set for Next For Autism’s annual Night of Too Many Stars comedy event in New York City in December.

The new musical Here We Are, which is the final show from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, has officially debuted off-Broadway.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Reunited pop-punk icons Blink-182 will be back on the road in the summer of 2024 with a stadium and arena tour through North America in support of their just-released album, “One More Time.” Produced by Live Nation, the 30-city trek includes stadium performances at Petco Park in the band’s hometown of San Diego, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Citi Field in New York, Fenway Park in Boston, and Rogers Centre in Toronto, along with 25 arena performances. “One More Time”, marks the first time in a decade that the original trio of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker have been in the studio together.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are stepping out for the night!

Rolling Stones.But that apparently does not include camera rolls.

Jon Stewart is leaving late-night, again.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music DJ Mark the 45 King, who produced or co-produced such hip-hop classics as Eminem’s “Stan,” Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” and early Queen Latifah hits like “Wrath of My Madness” and “Ladies First,” has died, a rep confirms to Variety. No cause of death was cited; he was 62. “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Mentor DJ Mark the 45 King!,” Latifah said in a statement.

Sam Heughan is making an appearance on The Tonight Show!

Kevin Hart and Chris Rock embarked on a stand-up tour together last year.

Jada Pinkett Smith has a bone to pick with Chris Rock.