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EXCLUSIVE: Adult animation is among the best performing genres on Hulu with shows like Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers, and the streamer has been looking to expand its original offerings with series like Solar Opposites and the Futurama revival.

YouTube’s Coachella livestream has been contemporary music’s greatest showcase: a proving ground for superstars, rising and returning artists — all of whom know they need to bring their A-game — that easily can eat up your entire weekend. “Couchella” stans know that you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars, inhale several pounds of desert dust, run a quarter mile between stages, or even leave your home to witness these world-beating performances.

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. died of a lung condition, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ. The actor died in Santa Monica on March 29 at the age of 87.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Taylor Swift usually writes either an essay or poem to be included in her album packaging, but for “The Tortured Poets Department,” she used the buddy system. Stevie Nicks contributed a handwritten poem she wrote for Swift, which is the first thing fans will see when they open the LP gatefolds or CD booklets Friday morning. That doesn’t mean Swift skipped out on her usual duties, as the album packaging also includes a long handwritten poem she penned herself, placed after the lyrics in the booklets as a sort of epilogue.

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Groban joined forces this week to pay tribute to the late and great Tony Bennett.

The 2024 Daytime Emmys are coming up!

Selena Kuznikov Universal Studios Hollywood will host a new live show, “The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show,” inspired by 87North’s new film “The Fall Guy,” starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The live show, a part of the theme park’s Waterworld attraction, will open April 27 and end May 19.

Nominations are being rolled out Thursday and Friday for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, with winners to be announced in a ceremony live in June on CBS and Paramount+.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “No extraneous commotion,” Jordan Fein, the associate director of “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” beseeches the small army of construction crew members who are drilling, hammering and carrying planks of wood around him, not to mention the half-dozen musicians and dancers waiting to rehearse. It’s roughly two weeks before the revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s “Cabaret” opens its doors to the public, and Fein is fine-tuning the prologue, an hour-and-15-minute immersion into club culture that precedes the show. It’s a daring piece of theatrical provocation that has helped to make the Broadway production one of the season’s hottest (and most expensive) tickets.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The National Academy of Televison Arts & Sciences is rolling out the nominations for Daytime Emmys, announcing a handful of categories on Thursday night and revealing the rest on Friday morning. More categories will be announced this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. PT, and then at 8:30 p.m.

Under the Bridge, then you know she gives a harrowing performance as Cam Bentland, a no-frills cop in Victoria, British Columbia, with an emotionally charged past. As a law enforcement officer who takes it upon herself to investigate the death of 14-year-old Reena Virk, it's a mentally draining role that requires a certain kind of headspace—one that I imagine any psychologist would urge their client not to wade in for extended periods of time.For better or worse then, Gladstone got a crash course in compartmentalizing her Under the Bridge filming experience when she for the world premiere of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival last May.

Rolling Stone that the musician had passed away today (April 18) from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.“The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey, Florida, surrounded by his family,” read an official statement. “Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide.

There are so many huge music industry stars in power couples.

A woman who stalked Harry Styles has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After massive fan turnout and hype throughout U2’s residency last fall followed by a special Grammy performance from the band this past February, The Sphere is getting ready to host rock jam band Phish for a four-night concert event. Running Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, Phish is set to perform an immersive experience for fans at the music and entertainment arena in Las Vegas.

Donald Trump has been mocked for confusing presenter Jimmy Kimmel with Al Pacino.Earlier this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the chat show host took a brand-new jab at the former president by jokingly describing the alleged hush money paid to adult star Stormy Daniels as a “legal expense”.Trump quickly took to social media to fire back at Kimmel, but in the process of doing so, managed to confuse the Oscars host with acting legend Al Pacino in an error-filled rant.“Stupid Jimmy Kimmel, who still hasn’t recovered from his horrendous performance and big ratings drop as Host of The Academy Awards, especially when he showed he suffered from TDS, commonly known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, to the entire World by reading on air my TRUTH about how bad a job he was doing that night, right before he stumbled through announcing the biggest award of all, ‘Picture of the Year’,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.He continued: “It was a CLASSIC CHOKE, one of the biggest ever in show business, and to top it off, he forgot to say the famous and mandatory line, ‘AND THE WINNER IS’. Instead he stammered around as he opened the envelope.

Manchester United winger Antony believes he's turning his form around and he's promised fans he will continue to make improvements to all aspects of his game.

Owen Teague tells me before assuming a similar pose, swinging his long arm up and brushing his palm against the bottom of his face. “There’s something very soft about the way that chimps move. Their hands are just super loose.” He’s no zoologist, but Teague, the 25-year-old star of next month’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” knows a thing or two about animal behavior.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA is urging members to support a new agreement with the major record labels, which establishes conditions under which singers’ voices can be replicated with AI. The union announced a tentative agreement with the labels — including Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group — on Friday, saying that it provides for “ethical and responsible” use of artificial intelligence. The agreement follows the union’s contract with the major studios, which ended last year’s actors strike, and which set terms for AI use in TV and film.

Manchester United's financial fair play position has received a boost this week after Borussia Dortmund's qualification for the Champions League semi-finals triggered another payment as part of Jadon Sancho's loan deal.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Composer Howard Ashman’s body of work will be celebrated at ASCAP’s Musical Theatre Fest. The conversation, titled “Part of Our World: Celebrating the Life & Lyrics of Howard Ashman,” will feature interviews and performances from “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast, “Aladdin” and more selections across the composer’s career.

Lewis Capaldi has been spotted out and about in Glasgow as he popped into a popular west end cafe for an ice cream.

The lineup for the second weekend of the 2024 Coachella Music Festival is going to be a little different.

Pep Guardiola had no complaints over the manner of Manchester City's Champions League exit to Real Madrid - and certainly wouldn't blame Bernardo Silva's poor penalty for the loss.

Scotland’s top performing secondary receives an 80pc discount on business rates that other state schools cannot access.

Michaela Zee Stephen Colbert is taking “The Late Show” on the road. The late-night program will broadcast live from Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre during this year’s Democratic National Convention, also taking place in Chicago, from Aug. 19-22 on the CBS Television Network.

Brian Cox is giving his take on Joaquin Phoenix‘s performance in Ridley Scott‘s Napoleon and pondering on leaving the U.S. if Donald Trump wins the presidential election.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 11, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Queen Night,” which aired April 10 on Fox. “The Masked Singer” dropped a bomb on us: Singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson, who has enjoyed a tremendous career as a solo artist in addition to his time as lead vocalist for the Gap Band, was one of two celebrities revealed on Wednesday night’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also unmasked: “The Office” star Kate Flannery (who played the frequently inebriated Meredith). Wilson was unveiled during the show’s Group A finals as Ugly Sweater, while Flannery was Starfish. For the Ugly Sweater, Robin Thicke got it right with Charlie Wilson.

Two stars were unmasked tonight on FOX’s The Masked Singer.

Two stars were unmasked tonight on FOX’s The Masked Singer.

Rapper GloRilla was arrested for a suspected DUI this week in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Rihanna is stepping for the launch of the FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Earth Tone at Tobacco Dock on Wednesday (April 17) in London.

Simon Cowell has addressed the future of Britain's Got Talent as he prepares to return to screens with the hit talent show. The ITV programme will return for its 17th series in a double weekend extravaganza on Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21).

Tyler, The Creator has responded to Jerrod Carmichael’s crush on him – watch the moment below.In the premiere episode of the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the comedian confessed to having a crush on Tyler, one of his long-time friends.Carmichael recalled expressing his love for Tyler over text back in 2022 but revealed how the feelings weren’t mutual.Tyler recalled calling Carmichael a “stupid bitch” and then said: “I think I just like brushed it off, getting news like that and avoiding it is a way to avoid change.”Carmichael responded: “One, it’s embarrassing, a little bit, and obviously the fear of it being so totally unrequited.”Despite this moment, Carmichael asked Tyler to be his date to the Emmy awards in 2022.However, a few days before the awards, Tyler declined.At the end of the episode, the pair discuss their friendship. Tyler said news of his friends feelings was “a lot of download” and that he saw Carmichael more as a family member.“That’s like a brother.

The UK's largest broadband names have once again been scrutinised, revealing some clear winners and significant losers.

Andrew Wallenstein President and Chief Media Analyst Horror continues to perform well at theaters. But as this new Variety VIP+ analysis of the track record scary movies have put together in 2024, no genre is immune to the ups and downs of the marketplace.