Variety Names 10 Directors to Watch for 2021

As William Shakespeare once wrote: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But this is all well and good if you are called something that you like, but a moniker you despise can follow you round like a bad stench.This is why choosing a name for your child can be a difficult decision. So how exactly should do you go about picking one? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

A new year brings many things, but chief among them for music fans is the chance to witness a new crop of artists reach new heights of success. 

Note: With the coronavirus pandemic delaying production on several shows, many of our picks below come with an asterisk as we don't know for sure that they'll be out in 2021.  Premieres Thursday, Jan 7 on NBCIn recent years, NBC's must-see Thursday night sitcoms have been coming in bits and pieces rather than a full-fledged block, but two people who have been huge parts of NBC's glory days of yore — Cheers' and The Good Place's Ted Danson and 30 Rock's Tina Fey — are hoping to build a foundation

Rebel Wilson holds hands with boyfriend Jacob Busch in the cutest way while hanging out on a patio during their ski trip in Aspen, Colo., earlier this week.

Royal photographer Samir Hussein revealed his personal three favorite photos of Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry that were taken in the year 2019.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAlan Bergman has been named chairman of Disney Studios Content, where he will help guide the company’s push into the world of streaming and reemergence from a global health crisis that has upended traditional ways of doing business. Alan Horn, who served as co-chairman of the studios group with Bergman, isn’t stepping down despite rumors that he was eyeing retirement.

LeaseCar.uk, which compiled the list, said: “The English language never fails to amaze us, and neither does the imagination and creativity that must have gone into naming these iconic places around Great Britain and Ireland.   “We’re not sure how residents of Nasty and Crapstone convince people they're nice places to live with names like that – Bunny in Nottinghamshire sounds much better!” Besses o'th 'Barn, Bury How the Bury town got its unusual name remains a bit of a mystery.

Erika Jayne is taking aim at her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, and blasting with both barrels.

Erika Jayne is taking aim at her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, and blasting with both barrels.

Erika Jayne is sharing receipts after claiming her estranged husband, attorney Tom Girardi, had cheated on her.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterVivian Cannon has been upped to the head of Universal Television’s drama development unit, stepping into the role previously held by now-president Erin Underhill.Underhill was elevated to president of the Universal Studio Group’s TV arm following Pearlena Igbokwe’s ascent to chairman of Universal Studio Group in September.Calling Cannon “sharp, passionate and tenacious,” Underhill praised the exec’s deep bench of talent relationships and leadership skills in an email

Choosing what to call for your tiny newborn can be a very big decision. You want to pick something that suits them, and won't result in a lifetime of ridicule on account of your poor name choice.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorClive Davis is going virtual.Among the most coveted invitations during Grammy week, the 45th annual pre-Grammy party will not be an in-person affair in 2021.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorBefore taking the world by storm in “Normal People,” Paul Mescal played the Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera” at his school — and his mask kept falling off mid-production.

Natalie Oganesyan editorActor, singer and longtime supporter of the United Nations Refugee Agency Kat Graham has been named a Goodwill Ambassador in the world. She is just one of five Americans to have received the title.Variety caught up the “Vampire Diaries” actor, who recently starred in Netflix’s “Operation Christmas Drop,” to talk about her work with the UN.My grandfather was a UN ambassador.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group vice chairman and president Jimmy Horowitz has been promoted to Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal Business Affairs & Operations, effective immediately.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAs part of a broader strategy revamp, Condé Nast announced that Anna Wintour — who has served as the top editor of Vogue’s U.S. edition for 32 years — will assume the role of chief content officer.Wintour will also now serve as global editorial director of Vogue while continuing her oversight of Vogue U.S.

Pete Davidson encountered a fan with the same first name as his ex-fiancee Ariana Grande and he jokingly suggested they should get married!

WarnerMedia on Friday named Vanessa Brookman to the new role of head of kids EMEA, which stands for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She will jointly report to Priya Dogra, President, WarnerMedia EMEA & Asia, excluding China, and Tom Ascheim, President, Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics.

Jamie Lang In today’s Global Bulletin, WarnerMedia appoints Vanessa Brookman as head of kids for EMEA, Discovery commissions two new unscripted series while Channel 5 gets a pair of dramas and the Göteborg Film Festival selects “Tove” as its opening film.APPOINTMENTWarnerMedia has announced that Vanessa Brookman will be promoted to the newly created position of head of kids for EMEA, effective immediately.The move brings, for the first time, all WarnerMedia’s operational, editorial and creative