The Oscars could have some interesting surprises pop up at the ceremony on April 25, even in the best picture race. Given the unprecedented nature of the season…
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From Wall St. to Harlem, the stories behind iconic NYC landmarks revealed
In the city so nice that they named it twice, place names hold a lot of meaning.
Gerren Taylor Dies, Baldwin Hills Star and Model Was 30
Best known for her appearances on the BET reality series Baldwin Hills, Ashley Taylor Gerren has died at 30 years old. She starred on the show from 2007…
‘Dreamgirls’ Reunion Highlights ‘RWQuarantunes’ Benefit Raising $1.3 Million for Broadway Cares
A virtual 40th anniversary reunion of the original “Dreamgirls” dream cast — Loretta Devine, Jennifer Holliday and Sheryl Lee Ralph — was among the highlights of a virtual…
Joseph Siravo Dies, The Sopranos Actor and Broadway Star Was 66
Joseph Siravo, the screen and Broadway actor best known for playing Tony Soprano’s father on The Sopranos, has passed away. The actor reportedly died on Sunday after a…
‘Sopranos’ Star Joseph Siravo Dies
“Sopranos” star Joseph Siravo, who played Tony Soprano’s father, has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 64. News of Siravo’s death was confirmed online by…
Quincy Jones, Maureen Crowe Honored at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Music legend Quincy Jones received the Icon Award, while veteran music supervisor Maureen Crowe received the Legacy Award, at Sunday night’s 11th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards.…
Variety Wins Best Entertainment Website at National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards
Variety took home 20 top honors at Friday’s National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including the wins for best entertainment website, podcast host, best headline and for music…
Andra Day, Lee Daniels Succeed at ‘Shocking’ Billie Holiday Story
The lead actress Oscar race is competitive, so there’s no guarantee that Andra Day will win for her socko performance in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” But…
‘Jersey Boy’ Bob Crewe: From Gay Punchline to Respected Artist
The enduring power and appeal of great mid-20th century American pop music, shows no signs of abating, which is a kinder way of saying that boomer music is…
Bassem Youssef, ‘Egypt’s Jon Stewart’ Talks Return to Arab TV, U.S. Projects (EXCLUSIVE)
Egyptian heart surgeon-turned-satirist Bassem Youssef left Egypt in 2014 and relocated to the U.S. after his megahit show “El Bernameg” (“The Program”), on which he snarked at top pols…
‘She-Hulk’ Disney Plus Series Adds Renée Elise Goldsberry
Renée Elise Goldsberry is in talks to star in the “She-Hulk” series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed with sources. She joins previously announced series lead Tatiana Maslany…