Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has accused Labor of betraying its values by proceeding with the planned stage three tax cuts while refusing to lift the JobSeeker payment, and urged “lazy voters” to blow up the major party system by deliberately voting against sitting MPs. Lambie, who holds a crucial swing vote in the upper house, […]
At Variety‘s Entertainment and Technology Summit presented by City National Bank, which took place in West Hollywood on Thursday, entertainment industry executives and visionaries came together to discuss the growth of technology and how it’s affecting the industry’s many avenues, such as TV, film, gaming, music, digital media and consumer brands. Leaders from brands such […]
The year 1997 was an interesting one in music. Although pop dominated the charts, the world was seeing a shift in popularity towards the growing art form of hip-hop. Even after the tragic deaths of two of the genre’s greatest ambassadors, the demand for Black artists – as well as their art – continued to […]
Robert Patrick has been added to the “1923” cast as a series regular, Variety has confirmed. The actor will portray Sheriff William McDowell, a friend of the Dutton family. He joins previously announced cast members Harrison Ford and Hellen Mirren, who will be playing the husband and wife duo serving as the leaders of the […]
Ever since she rose to fame on the talent competition show American Idol, Jennifer Hudson’s career as a music artist had catapulted her into an international success. Born Jennifer Kate Hudson in Chicago on September 12, 1981, she first honed her singing skills in the church choir at the age of seven in addition to […]
Trevor Noah has joined the growing number of celebrities fighting back against racist backlash to Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” which stars singer Halle Bailey as the mermaid princess Ariel. Some fans are upset that a Black actor is headlining the new movie, to which Noah responded: “Really, people — we’re doing this again?” Addressing […]
APPLYING for tax refunds can seem like a chore – but using "rip-off" reclaims companies could see you lose HUNDREDS of pounds. Claims firms are legit third party companies that offer to apply for tax rebates on your behalf. These firms offer help in exchange for a big chunk of the cash that they have won back […]
Veteran film, theater and opera director Julie Taymor has been set as the president of the competition jury at next month’s Tokyo International Film Festival. Taymor (“The Lion King”) will head a small group that selects the winners from the 15 competition titles that unspool in Tokyo between Oct. 24 and Nov. 2, 2022. The […]
"I do not want to get lost in it," the "I'm Glad My Mom Died" author told Trevor Noah. Although Jennette McCurdy left the world of acting years ago, she admits she’s “scared” of being sucked back into the world of celebrity culture in the future. While appearing on Wednesday’s episode of “The Daily Show […]
RoastMaster General Jeff Ross joins Black Eyed Peas, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Trombone Shorty and "AGT" alums Shin Lim, Darci Lyne, Terry Fator and Light Balance. After a night of mostly great performances — and a couple huge disappointments — it all came down to America’s vote to crown the Season 17 winner of “America’s […]
