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“Google that question and my name. I’ve answered this, like, 50,000 times,” Hader said about a question he gets asked over and over again.
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Americans are grappling with soaring inflation, the ongoing pandemic and the likely overturn of Roe v. Wade — but they are interested in one issue above all else.
YouTube Upfront Trots Out MrBeast, Lizzo and Other Big Creators, Platform Announces New Ad Frequency-Capping Solution
The TV upfronts are usually a dog-and-pony show where networks unveil their new content slates. At YouTube’s Brandcast presentation for brands and agencies, held for the first time…
More comedians are getting attacked on stage like Rock and Chappelle
In the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage in LA, comedians across the country say violence from audience members is an increasing problem.
Julia Fox says Amber Heard ‘never had the power’ to abuse Johnny Depp
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Nielsen’s Defiant CEO Says Company Stands Ready to Count, Despite TV Network ‘Noise’
How did the simple act of counting TV viewers become so controversial? David Kenny thinks he knows. The CEO of Nielsen has been under fire for months, ever…
TV Networks’ Scramble to Launch Nielsen Rivals Creates Measurement Mess
TV’s most intense drama isn’t showing on any particular network and doesn’t stream on any specific screen. Even so, some of the industry’s most influential executives can’t stop…
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A strange trend is taking place on British television: Opinionated American-style television channels have appeared for the very first time. Both generally right-leaning in agenda, if you watch…
How TikTok’s Irreverent Humor Became Hollywood’s Indispensable Tool for Reaching Gen Z
There are countless accounts on TikTok dedicated to “The Mandalorian” star Pedro Pascal, where fans gather to ruminate on his acting skills and, of course, dashing good looks.…
The Best Wireless Soundbars to Buy in 2022
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. What, you still have wired speakers in…
Donald Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Twitter Ban Thrown Out by Judge
No one, except maybe Donald Trump and his inner circle, expected the ex-president’s legal challenge to Twitter’s permanent ban on him to succeed. But now a federal judge…