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William Earl Variety, the No. 1 entertainment news brand, announces a call for entries for the seventh edition of Variety500, the ultimate index of influence for the global media industry. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2023. The principles underpinning Variety500 are what they’ve always been: to honor excellence among executives and creatives worldwide who have distinguished themselves the most over the past 12 months. The final list emerges after extensive deliberation by the Variety editorial team. They seek accomplished leaders, innovators, risk-takers and rainmakers who are responsible for growth and success in their sector. They carefully weigh the merits of nominees’ current and previous accomplishments based on research and consultation with the industry at large. Judgments are rendered according to subjective assessments that balance what someone has accomplished over the past 12 months with the achievements made prior to that period. Because Variety500 is an annual list, recent career performance is more heavily weighted than previous work.  For more on the criteria, visit this article about our selection process.

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has launched a badge for Scouts and Guides.

EXCLUSIVE: The Gotham Film & Media Institute has today named the student filmmakers selected to participate this summer in the fifth cycle of its Gotham EDU Film and Media Career Development Program, a six-week initiative helping to launch students into the media workforce.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic In a move certain to shock Los Angeles theatergoers, the Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced Thursday that it is canceling plans for a 2023-34 season at the Mark Taper Forum, one of the most important homes for new plays in the city, if not the country, due to severe financial concerns. The organization’s two other theaters, the Ahmanson and Kirk Douglas Theatres, will continue with their seasons as usual, with 2023-24 programs to be announced shortly, the announcement said. The programming suspension at the 736-seat Mark Taper will begin after a current world premiere musical, “Transparent,” wraps up its run on June 25. Two other shows that had already been announced will have their runs canceled or postponed. The world premiere of “Fake It Until You Make It,” set to begin Aug. 2, is being called off, although the org said “we plan to feature it) in a future season.” Meanwhile, a touring production of “Cambodian Rock Band” set for the Mark Taper has been canceled outright.  

Physical: 100 will return for a second season.Physical: 100 is a survival show where a hundred men and women with well-developed physiques compete in various challenges to determine the one contestant with the “perfect” physique. The first season debuted in January 2023 and became Netflix’s first unscripted show to top the streamer’s list of most-popular non-English TV programs.In a press release today (June 14), Netflix confirmed that Physical: 100 has been renewed for a second season and will feature a new group of 100 contestants.

American Horror Story will be back for its 12th season later this year and we’re finally getting some details about the upcoming edition.

People on certain disability benefits will get a £150 cost of living payment from next week as part of the government's wider support package. It's the second payment out of five to be made since the government announced its plans to help the worst-off tackle rising prices.

Lupita Nyong'o knows how to make a fashion statement!The  actress attended the 76th annual Tony Awards in a style slightly different than fans are used to seeing her in.Nyong'o traded in her usual gown for something equally as glam — a metallic breastplate. Pairing the bold look with a black suit jacket and pants, the 40-year-old film star was able to forgo a shirt thanks to the beautifully crafted piece.

Mad Cool Festival 2023 has announced it will move to a new location within Madrid that will be more accessible for attendees.The festival will now take place in a new site in the city’s Villaverde District, as part of wider plans to transform the area into a cultural hub. The move is in partnership with Madrid City Council who, together with the festival, aim to create a new cultural meeting point within the Spanish capital.It’s hoped that the new site will attract increased tourism to the area while driving the creation of new jobs.

Pink is officially on the road with her Summer Carnival tour and we have the set list from the first show!

racism’ after calling Meghan Markle ‘Afro whatever’ in a shocking rant. Appearing on the Channel 5 daytime programme today, Tina Knight, a former Conservative district councillor, engaged a debate over Prince Harry’s court case. The Duke of Sussex is involved in a case against Mirror Group Newspapers, which is currently playing out in the High Court.

Molly Marsh is thought to have become the first of the new Love Island stars to have bagged a fashion deal - just days after the show launched. Molly, 24, is currently coupled up with Mitchel Taylor, and the pair have quickly become favourites to win. And Molly's early popularity has reportedly already landed her with a six-figure fashion deal.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Variety has named its 10 Comics to Watch for 2023. This year’s honorees will be profiled in a special comedy issue of Variety on July 19. They will then be honored at this year’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, held in Montreal July 14-29. There will be a panel and cocktail reception held on July 28, followed by a performance showcase July 29. Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson. The list comprises stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.

It sounds like The Kardashians might be around for a long time.

The Locarno Film Festival has announced the line-up for the 21st edition of its Open Doors program, which will focus on filmmakers from underrepresented countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for the second year running.

Britain's Got Talent has revealed its wildcard for the highly-anticipated 2023 final on Sunday 4 June - and it is Tonikaku. The news was announced at the start of Sunday's show, where comedian Tonikaku appeared on stage as a surprise in the opening moments.

Matt Rife is heading out on a massive comedy tour that will last for over a year!

EXCLUSIVE: Film Independent has set 26 filmmakers from 15 nations to participate in the 2023 edition of their Global Media Makers LA Residency, which is being held in person this month.

The Crown‘s sixth and final season is set to bring the acclaimed show to an end.

ABC has made nearly all of their renewal and cancellation decisions for the 2023-2024 season so far, but fans are still awaiting word on two fan favorites.