Variety Announces 10 Directors to Watch for 2022

Variety’s FYC Fest Documentary Day, keynote speakers who have directed documentaries that have pushed the conversations forward, including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s “Summer of Soul,” Emily and Sarah Kunstler’s “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America” and Samatha Stark’s “Framing Britney Spears,” spoke about their process of digging deep into their documentary subject, the renewed recognition of the media content and what conversations they hope to inspire.

Angelique Jackson Slamdance has announced the full film lineup lineup for its 2022 edition, with a feature film competition that boasts 23 premieres, including 13 world premieres, six North American premieres, and four U.S. debuts.The independent film festival, known for its “by filmmakers, for filmmakers” mentality, will showcase a total of 28 features, 79 shorts, and seven episodes during its 28th edition.

The Snuts have announced their biggest UK shows to date – see all the details below.The Scottish band, who returned recently with the single ‘Burn The Empire’, will hit the road next spring for a trio of headline gigs.They’ll play at Manchester Academy (April 27), Northumbria’s Uni SU (28) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (30).Tickets go on general sale here at 9am this Friday (December 10).

Elvis Costello And The Imposters have shared details of a UK tour for next year.‘The Boy Named If’ tour, which is in support of the band’s recently announced album of the same name, kicks off at the Brighton Dome on June 5, 2022 before wrapping up at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on June 23.The Imposters are comprised of Steve Nieve (keyboards), Pete Thomas (drums), Davey Faragher (bass/backing vocals).

Sean Paul has shared details of a UK tour next year as he prepares to announce his eighth studio album.The dancehall star will kick off the dates at Edinburgh’s O2 Academy on April 11, 2022 before wrapping things up at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on April 21.Tickets for the shows go on pre-sale here this Wednesday (December 8) at 10am before general sale here this Friday (December 10).It comes as Paul prepares to announce his new album, the follow-up to ‘Live N Livin’, which was released earlier

Jennifer Yuma editorGrammy-winning musician John Mayer might just have a future in standup comedy.While presenting the label of the year award to Columbia Records’ Ron Perry and Jenifer Mallory at Variety‘s Hitmakers event on Saturday, Mayer had the audience in stitches with his nearly four-minute speech.

Selome Hailu editorVariety‘s annual Hitmakers event, presented by Peacock and comedy series “Girls5eva,” takes place Dec. 2, returning to an in-person red carpet and invite-only brunch after last year’s virtual event.A red carpet pre-show hosted by Variety‘s Marc Malkin, Angelique Jackson, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Clayton Davis begins at 11:30 a.m.

Headie One, The Streets and Mabel are among the first acts announced for NASS Festival’s 2022 edition.

Dr. Oz is running for Senate.The TV personality and surgeon announced his candidacy for a Pennsylvania Senate seat in an op-ed titled «Why I'm Running to be a Senator From Pennsylvania,» published by on Tuesday.

Dr. Oz is getting into politics.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Just as Disney Plus, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video are revving up their fantasy, horror and sci-fi series slates for winter 2021-2022 debut dates, Netflix is touting the abundance of genre series headed to the streamer.Peter Friedlander, head of scripted series at Netflix (U.S.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to update Scotland on the current coronavirus situation as concerns over the new Omicron variant continue to grow.

Ed Sheeran and Elton John are getting into the festive spirit for their new collaboration!

Lorde, Hot Chip, Bicep and more have been announced as part of the line-up for next year’s Forbidden Fruit festival in Dublin.The festival, which will take place at Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham on June 4 and 5, 2022, also boasts the likes of Peggy Gou, The Avalanches, Chet Faker and Princess Nokia, with more acts to be announced.

The 2022 Grammy nominations are being announced Tuesday and here’s where you can watch all the action live.

Mo Gilligan has confirmed that he will be taking the place of Jack Whitehall as Brit Awards host for next year's show held on 8 February 2022.The comedian took to social media to announce the news, posting a photo of himself on Instagram wearing an orange shirt jacket as he beamed at the camera whilst holding an iconic Brit gong. “Excited To Announce I’m going to be your host for the 2022 @brits Awards,” Mo captioned the post.

Kate Middleton is shining on the red carpet for her latest appearance!

Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived on the red carpet for the annual Royal Variety Performance on Thursday night.The couple, who were attending the event for the fourth time, dressed to impress with the Duchess of Cambridge, 39, wearing a stunning recycled green gown by Jenny Packham for the occasion. While the Duke of Cambridge wore a velvet blue tuxedo complete with a black bowtie as they made a glamorous arrival to the star-studded annual event.