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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Team Pulled Off Squirrel Games Cold Open in 90 Minutes With Cherry Pies and Cool Whip by Jazz Tangcay

The producers of "RuPaul's Drag Race" know how important it is to top themselves with every season. Between the fresh batch of queens, the celebrity judges and the mini challenges, they're a…

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Film Critic Leonard Maltin on 'The Wizard of Oz's' Lasting Impact: 'You Have to Know When You're Facing Utter Perfection' by Jazz Tangcay

"The Wizard of Oz" was released over 85 years ago, but the timeless classic remains one of the most influential films ever. From Judy Garland as Dorothy to her performance of "Somewhere Over…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:28AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 14, 2025

'Deaf President Now' Directors on the Timeliness of the Student Protests and Why Collective Action Can Work by Jazz Tangcay

In 1988, a civil rights movement led to significant change. However, it's not discussed or even taught " until now. AppleTV+'s "Deaf President Now!" recalls how, in 1988, students at Gallaud…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

'A Beautiful Noise' Choreographer on How the Cast and Ensemble Keep Neil Diamond's Musical 'Buzzy' and 'Electric' While on Tour by Jazz Tangcay

Tour choreographer Yasmine Lee credits the stellar cast of the Neil Diamond musical "A Beautiful Noise" for the energetic buzz one feels when watching the show. Currently playing at Hollywoo…

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale Inspired 'Emily in Paris' Costume Choices by Jazz Tangcay

When "Emily in Paris" costume designer Marylin Fitoussi learned that Season 4 of the Netflix series would take its titular character to Italy, she saw it as a perfect opportunity to pay homa…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:22PM[SHARE]

'Severance' and 'The Last of Us' Among Set Decorators Society of America TV Award Winners by Jazz Tangcay

The Set Decorators Society of America has unveiled the winners for its 2024-25 SDSA TV Awards. Taking home the top honors were "Severance" and "The Last of Us." The SDSA honors the top achie…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:28AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Beyoncé Lands Emmy Nomination Along With Oscar Heavyweights Emmanuel Lubezki, Nicholas Britell and More Creative Arts Nominees by Jazz Tangcay

Beyoncé has landed an Emmy nomination. She was nominated in the outstanding directing for a variety special category for "Beyoncé Bowl." The Netflix special landed a total of three nominat…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:11PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 14, 2025

'Saturday Night Live' Visual Effects Artists Ratify Historic First Union Contract by Jazz Tangcay

Fifteen visual effects workers at "Saturday Night Live" have unanimously ratified their first union contract. All 15 eligible voters voted "Yes," marking a significant milestone for VFX arti…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Front Office Sports and Folk Productions Announce New Live Show 'Second Acts Live' (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

Sports stars Sue Bird, Adrian Wojnarowski and Michael Vick are set to appear in "Second Acts Live," a new live show from Front Office Sports and Folk Productions. Hosted by WNBA All-Star and…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:51AM[SHARE]
Friday, June 27, 2025

Director Daniel Talbott's Feature Drama 'Soft Animal' Casts Lovell Holder, Javier Fuentes-León and Elissa Middleton by Jazz Tangcay

"Here After" actress Elissa Middleton and "Wild District's" Javier Fuentes-León are set to star in Daniel Talbott's ("The Conners") latest feature drama, "Soft Animal." Stephen Laughton (…

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

'Drag Race' Producers on the TikTok Generation of Queens, That Squirrel Games Cold Open and Why Drag Is Always Political: 'We're Not Going to by Jazz Tangcay

"RuPaul's Drag Race" executive producer and World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey is still giddy over the cold open of Season 17's sketch "The Squirrel Game." "It's better than drugs. It'…

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

'Squid Game,' 'White Lotus' and 'Deli Boys' Among Gold House's TV Gold List Honorees by Jazz Tangcay

As Emmy voting begins, Gold House returns with its sophomore edition of Gold List TV, spotlighting the most exceptional achievements by Asian creatives in television this past year. Leading …

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

'Dying for Sex's' Jenny Slate on the Email She Sent Nikki Boyer As She Prepared to Play Her, and How They've Become Best Friends in Real Life by Jazz Tangcay

Actress Jenny Slate admits she's not someone who listens to podcasts or spends hours on the internet. So, when her agents mentioned that something based on a podcast was coming up, everythin…

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Los Angeles Curfew Shuts Down Movies, Concerts in Downtown Area by Jazz Tangcay

As Mayor Karen Bass implemented a curfew in the downtown area of Los Angeles, entertainment venues such as the Music Center and the Alamo Drafthouse theaters canceled evening programming Tue…

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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Winning a Tony and Oscar Within Months: 'This Black, Queer Little Boy in Akron, Ohio Had No Idea He Would Have the by Jazz Tangcay

Costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony Award for his work on the Broadway musical "Death Becomes Her." Tazewell, who worked on the film version of "Wicked, made Oscar history earlier this…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:41PM[SHARE]
Saturday, June 7, 2025

Wanda Sykes Urges Hollywood to 'Protect Our Trans Brothers and Sisters' at Critics Choice LGBTQ+ Celebration: 'That's Our Next Movement' by Jazz Tangcay

Comedian Wanda Sykes has a rallying cry for the entertainment industry and beyond: "Protect our trans brothers and sisters… that's our next movement." Sykes, who was honored with the Caree…

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Blue Note Jazz Club Moves Forward at Hollywood ArcLight Complex " Will the Cinerama Dome Be Next? by Jazz Tangcay

The mission to re-open Hollywood's ArcLight Cinemas and the historic Cinerama Dome continues. On Thursday morning, Los Angeles' Office of Zoning Administration held a public hearing…

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

'The Pitt' and 'The Residence' Costume Designer on Making Noah Wyle Look 'Worn Out' and Sherlock Inspiration for Uzo Aduba's Look by Jazz Tangcay

Having worked on "E.R" and "Presidio Med," costume designer Lyn Paolo felt she didn't feel the need to do another medical drama. But when she read the scripts for "The Pitt" by former "E.R."…

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Monday, June 2, 2025

Variety Artisans Exchange: 'Yellowjackets,' 'Day of the Jackal,' 'Last of Us' and More Break Down the Importance of the Fine Details Behin by Jazz Tangcay

For costume designers, it's not just about the outfit they put on an actor; it's about the little details, such as accessorizing, that help ground their performance. "1923" costume designer …

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'Wicked' and 'The Wedding Banquet' Lead Pride Awards Nomination (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are among the 2025 Pride Award nominees. While "Wicked" co-star Bowen Yang landed three nominations. The Pride Awards is an annual celebration of excellence w…

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Lady Gaga Does the Viral 'Wednesday' Dance, Performs 'Abracadabra' and 'Zombieboy' at Netflix's Tudum by Jazz Tangcay

Lady Gaga brought the magic and dazzle to Netflix's Tudum event Saturday night. The singer and "Wednesday" guest star emerged from a coffin to perform her songs "Abracadabra," "Zombieboy"…

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Friday, May 30, 2025

'Paradise,' 'The Residence' and 'Zero Day' Production Designers on Recreating The White House for TV by Jazz Tangcay

Over the years, the White House has long been a staple set as shows have explored looks into the machinations of America's highest office. This season, "The Residence," "Zero Day" and "Parad…

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Monday, April 28, 2025

'Picture of Dorian Gray': How the Costume Designer Transformed Sarah Snook into 26 Different Characters by Jazz Tangcay

Sarah Snook plays all 26 characters in the new Broadway production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray." It's not a question of can she pull it off, but how? Costume designer and scenic designer …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:13PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Liza Minnelli to Appear on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Finale and Receive Lifetime Achievement Award by Jazz Tangcay

The wait is finally over… Liza Minnelli is set to appear on "RuPaul's Drag Race." RuPaul will be presenting Minnelli with the show's Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award on April 18 during…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:14PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

'Wicked' and 'The Substance' Among 30 Films Awarded ReFrame's Stamp for Gender-Balanced Productions by Jazz Tangcay

ReFrame and IMDbPro 2024 ReFrame Report on Gender and Hiring in Film shows that 30 out of the 100 most popular films of 2024 received the ReFrame "stamp" for gender-balanced product…

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Cristin Milioti Joins Netflix's 'In Your Dreams' Voice Cast (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

"The Penguin" star Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of Netflix's animated feature "In Your Dreams." Milioti joins Simu Liu and Craig Robinson, as well as Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elias Jans…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:44AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 7, 2025

Lady Gaga 'Would Like' to Write a Broadway Musical: 'It Would Bring Me So Much Joy'  by Jazz Tangcay

Lady Gaga revealed her hopes to write a Broadway musical during a Q&A with influencers that was webcast Thursday. "I would really love to write a musical. I think that would bring me so …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:45AM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 2, 2025

'Wicked' Oscar Winner Paul Tazewell on His Historic Win: 'I've Been Designing Costumes for Over 35 Years and There Was Never a Black Male' by Jazz Tangcay

Paul Tazewell made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Oscar for costume design for his work on "Wicked." Speaking backstage after his win, Tazewell spoke about the significan…

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'Wicked's' Paul Tazewell Makes Oscars History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design by Jazz Tangcay

"Wicked's" Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design. Tazewell, a previous nominee for "West Side Story," already has an Emmy award…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 24, 2025

'Wicked,' 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Agatha All Along' Among 2025 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Winners by Jazz Tangcay

Music supervisors behind the songs of "Wicked" and "A Complete Unknown" led the winners at the 15th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards on Sunday night. On the TV side, the music superv…

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Clint Ramos Named as Lincoln Center's Artist-in-Residence (EXCLUSIVE) by Jazz Tangcay

Creative director, designer, and producer Clint Ramos has joined Lincoln Center as artist-in-residence. Ramos, whose credits include "Into the Woods" and "Respect," and is the creative mind …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM[SHARE]

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