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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees were announced Monday, during a live, Rock Hall-themed American Idol episode mentored by 2022 Hall of Famers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. And while the Performer inductees include seven artists that Gold Derby predicted correctly, and six that we actually voted for, the overall class still features a few snubs and surprises. The Performer category in fact might make for the Hall’s most Gen X-centric ceremony since 2022 (when Benatar and Giraldo were inducted alongside Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and American Idol judge…
While U.S. presidents have historically attempted to refrain from personal business dealings while assuming the highest office in the land, the Trump family’s business expansion could potentially reshape the presidency as we know it. According to a Monday, April 13, report published by the Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s “family real estate business is undergoing the fastest overseas expansion since its founding.” Per the report, these overseas ventures are being helmed by some of the president’s children, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., which includes an expansion “into cryptocurrencies with ventures that brought in billions of dollars.” “The brothers have…
Three years ago, filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki brought a legendary monster out of the shadows and onto the big screen when he ushered in Godzilla Minus One. With brilliant cinematography, dazzling effects, and a captivating storyline, the feature quickly became one of the most talked about films of the year and amassed a massive box office haul of $116 million against its $15 million production budget. Beyond its financial success, the title went on to take award season by storm, even taking home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. With a sequel on the way, fans have a lot to…
Chris Perfetti is just as much of a fan of DTF St. Louis as the rest of the audience, and he wants everyone to know it. Sitting down with DECIDER to chat about his guest-starring role in the HBO miniseries from Steven Conrad, the Abbott Elementary actor spilled on stepping into the twisted world to play Tiger Tiger — a persona hired by Clark Forrest (Jason Bateman) to meet up with Floyd (David Harbour). In Episode 6, “The Denny’s Plan,” Perfetti’s oddball character is first introduced as he peers out from a booth at a Denny’s to accept $900 to…
There’s no one more famous than Tom Rothman when it comes to getting theater owners fired up at CinemaCon, the annual gathering of theater owners in Las Vegas. The chairman of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group has used profanities more than once when taking aim at the perceived enemies of the theatrical experience who make it far too easy for consumers to watch a movie at home. “Netflix, my ass,” is one of his more notorious quips. But his comments at this year’s edition of CinemaCon took a surprise turn April 13 when he instead took issue with cinema operators and…
Selena Gomez Cheers On Demi Lovato On Tour … First Reunion in a Decade Published April 13, 2026 7:58 PM PDT Selena Gomez showed major love for Demi Lovato at her “It’s Not That Deep Tour … and TMZ has learned their longtime friendship came full circle. Video shared online shows Selena sitting in a balcony seat with a friend, watching Demi’s opening night in Orlando, FL on Monday … smiling and locked in on the show. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Witnesses tell TMZ … the support started even earlier when Selena and Demi were…
Americans are trimming their entertainment budgets as economic pressures mount, with a significant portion reducing spending on streaming services amid persistent price hikes and broader cost-of-living challenges. According to recent findings from a Deloitte survey, more than 40 percent of respondents reported cutting back on entertainment subscriptions in recent months specifically because of financial strains. At the same time, three-quarters of those surveyed voiced irritation over the frequent increases in pricing from the platforms they use for movies, television shows, and live events. This is also supported by a recent Cord Cutters News survey that showed most cord cutters now…
For the semifinals of The Voice Season 29, coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine each brought their three strongest artists to the stage to compete for the studio audience vote that would send four artists to Tuesday’s finale. Made up of both superfans and Voice alumni, the audience selected one artist from each team to send to the final round, but because Kelly’s former champs Girl Named Tom and Jake Hoot were victorious in the “All-Star Showdown” on April 6, Team Kelly’s top two artists both advanced to complete a Top 4. Read on for our The Voice 29…
After making a name for herself on TikTok, Charli D’Amelio took a spin through the Dancing With the Stars ballroom in 2022 before bringing those skills to Broadway with her October 2024 debut in & Juliet. While the influencer was supposed to end her run as Charmian in January 2025, it was extended twice. “I’m beyond excited to join the Broadway community—it’s a dream I’ve had since I was a little girl,” she said in a September 2024 statement ahead of her nearly yearlong run. “To be able to make my Broadway debut—especially in the cast of & Juliet, is…
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as the art of analyzing Friday night box office numbers. And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety interview with John Waters, the iconoclastic director who turns 80 on April 22. Listen to the full podcast here It was other strong weekeed for Universal and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which held strong to the No. 1 spot for the second week. Dunn, Variety‘s associate web editor who covers the news…