Netflix has announced a new drama starring Jamie Dornan which is set to be filmed across the Scottish Highlands.
27.02.2024 - 17:53 / variety.com
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Multi-talented actor and comedian Marlon Wayans has his sights set on the comedy stage once again, this time with his latest uproarious venture, “Marlon Wayans: Good Grief,” on Amazon Prime Video, exclusively revealed to Variety. In what marks his fourth stand-up special, and set to air this summer, the versatile entertainer is poised to deliver a side-splitting performance at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
Armed with his trademark wit and irrepressible energy, Wayans dives into the depths of personal loss, grappling with the profound grief of losing both parents. From poignant reflections on the lessons imparted by his father to the unexpected challenges of caring for aging parents, including the uncharted territory of changing diapers, no topic is off-limits.
And for those initiated into the “Dead Mama Club,” Wayans offers a hilarious yet heartfelt glimpse into this exclusive fraternity. But it’s not all somber reflections—Wayans promises a riotous journey through family dynamics, revealing his candid take on which Wayans sibling reigns supreme in the humor department.
Recently featured on Variety’s Stand-Up Comedy roundtable for his previous hit HBO Max special, “God Loves Me,” Wayans teased audiences with a taste of the comedic gold awaiting in his upcoming show, bantering alongside comedy heavyweights Tom Segura, Sam Jay, and Matt Rife. This latest endeavor adds another feather to Wayans’ cap, following his successful first-look deal with HBO Max, where he not only delivered a standout stand-up special, “Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is,” but also showcased his talent as a host in the multi-act extravaganza, “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners.” Let’s not
.Netflix has announced a new drama starring Jamie Dornan which is set to be filmed across the Scottish Highlands.
Lauren Goodger has been targeted online for everything from her changing body shape, to 'faking' her baby bump when she was pregnant. As the 37-year-old mum prepares to make her huge comeback to TOWIE, she has a strong message for anyone planning on taking to their phones to have a go at her. "I'm not bothered by it, I really don't give a c**p what anyone says to me online," she told OK! during an exclusive chat.
John Fogerty will take his ‘Celebration Tour’ all over North America with George Thorogood and Hearty Heart on select dates.“The celebration never ends!” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shared on Instagram.Along the way, he and Thorogood have five (!) NJ and NY stops planned.First, the the 78-year-old classic rock legend is slated to turn up at Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday, June 7.After that, he’ll rock out at Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 11, Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, June 12 and Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, June 14.The New York and New Jersey run comes to an end for Fogerty at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Saturday, June 16.And if you want to hear “Fortunate Son,” “Who’ll Stop The Rain,” “Down On The Corner,” “Proud Mary,” Bad Moon Rising” and so many more Fogerty classics live, tickets for all 15 concerts can be purchased as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 15, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can buy on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Based on what Fogerty played live at his 2022 Las Vegas residency at Encore Theater, Creedence Clearwater Revival fans needn’t worry about whether or not he’ll play the hits you know and
Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events As “Scream 7” continues to be reworked after a series of setbacks that saw cast members and the director leaving the project, star Mason Gooding is confident the movie will still get made. “If it could make money, I guarantee you, they’ll make it,” the actor told Variety at Vanity Fair and Instagram’s pre-Oscars Vanities party on Wednesday night at Bar Marmont in West Hollywood. But Gooding, who played Chad Meeks-Martin in the last two “Scream” movies, insists he’s not in the loop on where things stand today.
In some ways, it’s been a pretty great 12 months for Ramy Youssef. Last spring he won his first Peabody Award as the co-creator and executive producer of Netflix‘s “Mo” and this winter he could be found on the big screen alongside Emma Stone in the global box office hit and Oscar-nominated “Poor Things.” As an Egyptian-American, however, he’s been vocal about his frustration with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, it appears that may partially be the subject matter of his new HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” which dropped its first trailer today.
Selome Hailu HBO will premiere the comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” on March 23. Per the official description, the trailer sees the actor, writer and comedian “offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving and more,” hitting on topics including “the 2024 presidential election, the importance of prayer, and a childhood book report that changed the course of his life.” “I’m done apologizing. I’m done saying that we’re peaceful,” Youssef says in the trailer.
Naman Ramachandran Giants of U.K. TV and streaming have combined for the fourth iteration of The TV Collective’s groundbreaking Breakthrough Leaders program. The program aims to identify and empower 50 exceptional individuals from Black, Asian and global majority (a collective term for people of Indigenous, African, Asian, Latin American descent, who constitute some 85% of the global population) backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the U.K.
Taylor Swift has revealed the fourth and final variant of her upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ – find out more below.While performing her second of six shows in Singapore yesterday (March 3), the pop singer-songwriter surprised fans in attendance by announcing the final variant of the upcoming record.Titled ‘File Name: The Black Dog’, the variant will include the complete original album, plus the bonus track ‘The Black Dog’.
Jonathan Majors has made his first public appearance at an industry event after being found guilty of reckless assault and harassment. The Lovecraft Country alum attended the 7th Annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards luncheon with Meagan Good.
Taylor Swift has one last variant of her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department to announce!
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Food Network is breaking new ground in the intense culinary competition genre with a series that features 24 chefs taking on 24 food challenges in, you guessed it, 24 consecutive hours. Hosted by Food Network stars and iconic chefs Michael Symon and Esther Choi, “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” is described as the Warner Bros.
EXCLUSIVE: D.C. Young Fly (BMF) has been set for a role in Break the Cycle, the urban thriller from director Josh Webber.
Netflix announced on Monday that A Simple Man, the newest comedy special from Steve Treviño, will debut on the platform on March 12th.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Pharrell Williams has announced the fourth annual Black Ambition Prize Competition is now open for applications for the 2024 prize cycle. Black Ambition is a non-profit initiative, created by Williams, that aims to provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare and consumer products services start-ups. In a statement to Variety, Williams said: “Our Black Ambition entrepreneurs have raised more than $95 million and generated more than $23 million in revenue.
Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The Oscar heavyweight, Grammy-winning great and all-around icon, Barbra Streisand was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. “This is such a wonderful award to get because you know in advance you’re going to get it. You don’t have to sit there in squirm… And if you don’t have to put on such a happy face, ‘I’m so happy to lose!’ Anyway, you all know what I mean,” the legend joked.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a milestone move, Sony Pictures Television has unveiled “La Academia,” its first Spanish-language scripted series filmed in Spain for Prime Video and 3Cat. “La Academia” is produced for Sony by Brutal Media, commissioned out of Sony Pictures Television’s international production group.
EXCLUSIVE: Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth), Damon Wayans Jr. (Players) and Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia) have signed on to star alongside Amy Schumer in Kinda Pregnant, the comedy that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) has been set to direct for Netflix and Happy Madison.
Doting mum of two Lauryn Goodman put on a brave face amid her recent scandal with footballer Kyle Walker, as she took a leisurely stroll with her infant daughter on Saturday.The model and influencer was seen in high spirits and smiling brightly as she carried her daughter in her arms, while also taking a moment to share a sweet but playful exchange with her little one. Dressed down for the occasion in a pair of black wide legged trousers, a black long sleeved top and a navy gilet, Lauryn wrapped up her daughter in a pair of black leggings, white socks and a white hooded blanket as they strolled down the street to get some fresh air.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Zenithal,” a kung fu comedy directed by Jean-Baptiste Saurel, an up-and-coming filmmaker whose previous short, “The Dickslap,” premiered at Cannes’ Critics Week. “Zenithal” is being represented in international markets by Best Friend Forever, which will unveil an exclusive promo reel at the EFM. Currently in post-production, the film will world premiere this year.
Amazon announced on Thursday that Hello Again, the newest special from comedian Tig Notaro, will premiere on Prime Video on March 26. Check out a clip above.