Wade Davis, Former Viacom CFO, And Partners Close Acquisition Of Univision

Tracee Ellis Ross has given fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her role as Grace Davis in The High Note. The black-ish star, 48, took to Instagram on January 15 to share a series of pics and videos — and she looks exactly like her legendary mom, Diana Ross! In the first clip, Tracee posed for a photoshoot wearing nothing but high-waisted black pants, and a metallic, backless crop top. She also rocked a black choker, and styled her hair in bouncy curls.

Clayton Davis The Oscars have made some adjustments for the best international feature category.The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has provided many challenges, both in viewing the films up for awards and voting. To ensure that the process’ integrity remains intact, the international feature film preliminary committee will vote via a secret ballot that will produce a shortlist of 15 films from different countries, up from the previous 10.

Clayton Davis Kate Winslet has been an undeniable talent for over 25 years, dating back to her breakout turn in 1994’s “Heavenly Creatures” from Peter Jackson. This year, she teamed with Francis Lee for his relationship drama “Ammonite” from Neon.

Clayton Davis For Anthony and Joe Russo, choosing their next project after making the all-time highest-grossing film “Avengers: Endgame,” was not easy.

Eli Countryman Fundraising efforts to save iconic New York jazz club Birdland will culminate in a free streaming concert on Jan. 24.

Where you know her from: Playing Ahsha Hayes on VH1’s series “Hit the Floor” and Dussie Mae, girlfriend to the titular blues singer played by Viola Davis, in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”Where you’ll see her this year: In the title role of “Zola,” the 2020 Sundance-acclaimed (and then long-delayed) dramedy based on a 2015 tweetstorm about two strippers on a turbulent, violent road trip.

ViacomCBS’ 2021 Showcase is going virtual this year — and they have set the producing team for the annual event that highlights diverse talent in the industry. Tess Paras will executive produce and direct while Tien Tran will serve as executive produce and return as head writer.

Donald Trump's supporters, but little introspection.Dealing with the shocking breach of the national landmark was a complex task for outlets aimed at Trump's base, many of whom are suspicious of more mainstream news sources.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorDonna Speciale, the Madison Avenue veteran, will take over ad sales at Spanish-language broadcaster Univision as that company re-organizes under new management.Univision on Monday named six executives to senior roles at the company, which is now controlled by Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight, with Mexico’s Televisa continuing to control a minority stake.

Disney is on the hunt for a new director to helm the “Willow” reboot.

Gallery: '90s sitcoms worth re-watching (Espresso)First airing in 1998, Sex and the City orbited around fashion-obsessed sex and relationships newspaper columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Parker) and her three friends, Miranda (Nixon), Charlotte (Davis) and Samantha (Cattrall). The show ran for six seasons, winning seven Emmys and eight Golden Globe awards.

Today, Netflix released a first Trailer for Malcolm & Marie, another movie they hope will be an Academy Award contender for them. Starring Zendaya and John Davis Washington, this film from Sam Levinson is going to be one of the final potential awards season X factors.

It’s a boy! Cheyenne Floyd, 28, has revealed she will welcome a baby boy with Zach Davis in 2021. The Teen Mom OG star, who has a three-year-old daughter Ryder with her ex Cory Wharton, revealed the exciting news on New Year’s Day.

Rebecca Davis editorFormer NBA superstar Michael Jordan still doesn’t own the rights to his own name in China, but at least he’s just won a bit of pocket money heading into 2021.In the latest installment of Jordan’s years-long saga of trademark suits, a Shanghai court ruled Wednesday that a Chinese sportswear and shoe manufacturer that has used his name as its brand for decades did so without authorization and with the intention to “mislead” consumers.

The year 2020 is now commonly dubbed the annus horribilis — "the horrible year." The last 10 months certainly have been awful. But then so was 1968, when both Martin Luther King Jr.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorSpanish-language media giant Univision has formally changed hands now that the FCC has granted the new owners’ petition regarding foreign ownership restrictions.Wade Davis, former chief financial officer of Viacom, has taken the reins as CEO, as expected.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSony Music Entertainment has announced the appointment of Andrew Davis to the role of Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer.