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Kathy Hochul Nabs Three Entertainment Union Endorsements In New York Governor’s Race (Exclusive)
Three of New York’s major entertainment unions — Actors’ Equity Association, IATSE (District 10) and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 — have endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election. The backing matters because it consolidates support from the performers, craftspeople and musicians who underpin the state’s Broadway, film and television sectors ahead of November’s…
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‘No Disc, No Buy’: Even Metal Gear Solid’s Snake Is Mad at Sony’s Physical Games Decision
Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing disc-based games from January 2028 has provoked widespread anger among its fanbase, and the backlash has now drawn in high-profile figures from the industry. Following concerns voiced by Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, David Hayter — the voice actor behind Solid Snake — has publicly criticised the move, adding celebrity…
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“We played Madison Square Garden twice in one day… we saw our name in 50ft-high letters and said, ‘Perhaps we’ve made it!’ We bought a load of tickets off a scalper and gave them away”: When the Moody Blues started taking themselves seriously
This is an archived interview with Justin Hayward, the Swindon-born singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Moody Blues, originally published in Prog magazine in 2017 and revisited by Louder. It reflects on how Hayward, who joined the band in 1966, helped transform a fading R&B act into pioneers of symphonic rock and led it to…
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YOSHIKI To Be Joined By JOSH GROBAN, KORN’s JONATHAN DAVIS For Walt Disney Concert Hall Performances
Yoshiki, the Japanese composer, pianist and rock drummer, has announced that acclaimed vocalist Josh Groban will appear as a special guest at his “Yoshiki Classical 2026 In Los Angeles” concerts at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The news follows last week’s confirmation that Korn frontman Jonathan Davis will also feature during the two-night engagement, bringing…
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Concert Film Land Emmy Nominations
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour: The Final Show” concert film have landed Emmy nominations. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” landed a total of nine nominations, making it the most-nominated Super Bowl halftime show in Emmys history. It was nominated for outstanding variety special…
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Noah Wyle, Lisa Kudrow, Jamie Lee Curtis and More: Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors,’ Cover Stars and Podcast Guests Score Emmy Nominations
Variety is celebrating the 2026 Emmy nominees who have appeared on the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and the Awards Circuit Podcast. The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning, with “The Pitt” leading the pack with 25 nominations, followed by “Hacks” with 24. The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards…
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Ariana Grande Unveils Alternate ‘Petal’ Disc & Haunting Song Snippets: ‘Good Luck on Your Way to Hell’
Ariana Grande has shared a set of promotional teasers ahead of her forthcoming album, Petal, releasing an alternate picture-disc edition of the record and two snippets of previously unheard songs. The move builds anticipation for the album, which follows her chart-topping 2024 release Eternal Sunshine and marks her return with new material after a two-year…
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Terrible GTA Trilogy remasters were actually enjoyed by “a lot of people,” says studio boss who “agreed with most of the people’s reactions”
The head of Grove Street Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has offered a candid reflection on the poorly received 2021 remasters. Despite the widespread criticism the collection attracted at launch, the studio boss maintains that “a lot of people” genuinely enjoyed the games, while acknowledging that he…
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Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role
The ‘Back to the Future’ actor made an acting return after stepping away in 2020 due to memory and speech issues from Parkinson’s disease.
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Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Five-Year Acting Retirement
Michael J. Fox has received an Emmy nomination for his guest-star role on the Apple TV comedy “Shrinking”, a part that prompted him to end a five-year acting retirement he began in 2020. The nomination, announced on Wednesday as part of the 78th annual Emmy Awards, marks a notable return for the actor, whose career…