Billy Rosenberg Stepping Down As Senior VP Comedy, Hulu Originals

Joel Pearlman has stepped down from his role as CEO of Roadshow Films. 

NP Singh, the long-serving leader of Sony’s networks business in India, is stepping down from the C-suite.

NP Singh, the well-respected head of Sony’s entertainment businesses in India, is to step down. The announcement was made on Friday local time. A precise timeline for his exit as MD and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India was unavailable.

Billie Faiers is set to share a heart-wrenching moment on Thursday's episode of Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries as she recounts a frightening incident that led to her baby daughter Margot being rushed to hospital.The 17-month-old tot was taken by ambulance earlier this year after she suddenly stopped breathing, which doctors later identified as a febrile seizure - a condition the NHS explains can occur in children with high temperatures. In a preview for tonight's episode (Thursday 23 May) seen by the Mirror, Billie and her hubby Greg Shepherd relive the harrowing ordeal.

K.J. Yossman London’s glitzy theater The Old Vic is set to begin searching for a new artistic director after Matthew Warchus confirmed he plans to step down in 2026 after 11 years in the role. The search is set to begin in earnest this summer.

James Grundy has announced he will step down as Leigh's MP ahead of the General Election. Mr Grundy became the town's first Conservative MP in the December 2019 vote, when Boris Johnson's Conservatives won a landslide victory with a promise to 'level up' and 'get Brexit done'.

EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo 8 has acquired streaming and VOD rights to INT. HALLWAY/NIGHT, an existentialist dark comedy from actor-director Billy Zane (Titanic), out of the Cannes Film Festival. Details as to the release plan haven’t been disclosed.

Tameside’s failing children’s services were back in the limelight with one councillor facing calls to step down during a chaotic town hall meeting.

Christopher Vourlias RAI Cinema International Distribution (RCID) has taken international sales rights for “Of Dogs and Men,” an upcoming drama directed by Dani Rosenberg (“The Death of Cinema and My Father Too,” “The Vanishing Soldier”) and produced by AR Content. RCID is introducing the film to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival‘s market, where Variety has been given exclusive access to a first-look image. Written by Rosenberg, Ori Avinoam and Itai Tamir (“To Take a Wife,” “Love Life”), “Of Dogs and Men” is produced by two-time Academy Award nominee Alexander Rodnyansky (“Loveless,” “Leviathan,” “Beanpole”) of AR Content and Itai Tamir (“Under a Blue Sun”) of Laila Films.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic What a great season for music this is, if you’re someone who has an old-fashioned thing for albums that really feel like albums. And it’s not because of any wave of old-timers ganging up with each other to show off their concept-record chops.

DC Black Pride‘s Opening Reception at the Westin Hotel on Friday, May 24. The reception, which runs from 5 to 10 p.m., will be hosted by comedian Anthony Oakes, with performances and appearances by Keith Angelo, Bang Garçon, Black Assets, Marcy Smiles, and Sherri Amoure.The legendary DJ Sedrick will spin at the event, which will be headlined by comedienne Paris Sashay.Held annually over Memorial Day Weekend, DC Black Pride features four days of educational workshops, a resource fair, and parties at various D.C.-area clubs and recreational areas, including Fort Dupont Park in Southeast D.C.This year’s theme is “Black Pride Forever,” and promises a four-day weekend full of social and educational events starting Friday, May 24 and ending on Monday, May 27.DC Black Pride’s Opening Reception will be on Friday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown, 999 9th St. NW.For a full schedule of events, visit www.dcblackpride.org.

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were active members of the Royal family, they had to adhere to numerous rules due to their taxpayer-funded status.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Hulu comedy head Billy Rosenberg is exiting the streamer after more than seven years. Rosenberg, who most recently served as senior VP of comedy for Hulu Originals, has not yet been replaced.

UmaSofia Srivastava, announced her resignation from her title. This decision comes hot on the heels of another resignation from the Miss USA pageant.In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Srivastava shared her reasons for stepping down, citing a misalignment of her “personal values” as they “no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.” The high school student from New Jersey, who clinched the Miss Teen USA crown in September, expressed gratitude for the opportunity but ultimately felt compelled to follow her conscience.Srivastava proudly represented her Mexican-Indian American heritage and highlighted her commitment to academic pursuits and philanthropy.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left cringing today after Sharon Stone shut down an awkward question from host Ed Balls.The A-lister appeared on the ITV show to be interviewed by the former MP and his co-host Kate Garraway. Sharon, 66, spoke live from her home in Los Angeles and discussed swapping Hollywood roles for painting.

UmaSofia Srivastava, the Miss Teen USA titleholder, relinquished her crown two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Director and producer Tom Tykwer has become managing director of Berlin-based production company X Filme Creative Pool, best known for “Babylon Berlin,” alongside Uwe Schott. Tykwer succeeds Stefan Arndt, one of Germany’s leading producers.

German director Tom Tykwer has been named Managing Director of Babylon Berlin producer X Filme Creative Pool as part of a restructure that sees company co-founder Stefan Arndt step down.

Noelia Voigt, crowned Miss USA 2023, has resigned from her duties. Although the decision has sparked fan curiosity and concern, the Miss USA Organization has responded with a statement reflecting understanding and support for Voigt’s choice.In their official statement, shared via email to HOLA! USA, the Miss USA Organization, expressed: “We respect and support former Miss USA Noelia Voigt’s decision to step down from her duties. The well-being of our titleholders is a top priority, and we understand her need to prioritize herself at this time. The organization is currently reviewing plans for the transition of responsibilities to a successor and an announcement regarding the crowning of the new Miss USA will be coming soon.”Voigt’s resignation raises questions about her departure’s circumstances and what led to this decision.

Pageant organizers are supporting today’s decision by Miss USA Noelia Voigt to relinquish the title to focus on her mental health.