Billie Eilish commands attention on the cover of Elle Magazine in a striking new editorial that captures the Grammy-winning artist at her most confident. The cover story marks another milestone in the singer’s remarkable style journey from baggy streetwear to high-fashion sophistication. The PopBase announcement of Eilish’s Elle cover generated significant buzz across social media…
Ares Interactive and AMC Networks have unveiled “The Walking Dead: Aftermath,” a new free-to-play roguelite set in the world of “The Walking Dead.” The game is slated to launch this summer on iOS and Android, with additional platforms to be announced. Developed by Ares’ Swift Games studio, known for “Heroes vs Hordes,” the title blends…
The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt. The suit alleges a combination of defamation and antitrust violations, going after dozens of defendants, ranging from competing Christian music group MercyMe to the World Vision charity,…
In a highly-competitive situation, Netflix has landed the drama “Lovesick” from Sarah Treem with Claire Danes attached in a lead role. Variety has learned that Netflix has given out a straight-to-series order to the project, which is based on the Israeli series “The Best Worst Thing.” Treem will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner….
“Ransom Canyon” is officially returning this summer, with Netflix announcing that Season 2 will premiere on July 23. The eight-episode second season will continue the sweeping western drama, alongside newly released first-look images and an official synopsis. Set against the backdrop of Texas Hill Country, the series follows interconnected families navigating love, legacy and long-held…
Universal Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy “One Night Only,” starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The film is directed by “Anyone but You” helmer Will Gluck. Per the logline, Barbaro and Turner “star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New…
Shudder has acquired “Hallowarrior,” a post-apocalyptic thriller that marks the feature debut of writer and director Ben Sottak. The Halloween-set film stars Milly Shapiro (“Hereditary”), Ajani Russell (“Skate Kitchen”), AJ Bowen (“You’re Next”) and Shannyn Sossamon (“A Knight’s Tale”). The deal includes rights in North America, U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. “Hallowarrior” will have…
A revival of “Evita,” starring Rachel Zegler as the Argentinian first lady Eva Perón, is transferring to Broadway in the spring of 2027. Director Jamie Lloyd’s new take on the musical, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, was a massive hit last year in London. “Performing Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant show in London was a…
At the annual ASCAP Screen Music Awards Tuesday night, the performing rights organization announced the winners of its Composers Choice Awards, a set of honors voted upon by members, with trophies going to the scorers for “Wicked: For Good,” “Palm Royale,” “Stranger Things,” “Pluribus” and the latest “Star Wars” video game, among other projects. David…
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is a MAGA loyalist, but he thinks the Republican-controlled FCC stepped over the line in accelerating the renewal process for broadcast licenses of Disney’s eight ABC-owned local TV stations — seemingly in response to a joke Jimmy Kimmel told about Melania Trump on late-night television. “It is not government’s job…