NewsThe WrapLA City Council Members Introduce Resolution Backing WGA in Writers’ Strike
If passed, the city's legislative body would formally call on studios to resume negotiations with the Writers Guild of America
PoliticsThe WrapReactions to Biden’s Oval Office Speech Not Quite as Divided as America: ‘Old Dude Is Doing Alright’
The President addressed the nation after passage of his bipartisan debt ceiling increase bill
EntertainmentVariety‘Cheers’ Cast and Creators Walk Down Memory Lane, Pay Tribute to Late Kirstie Alley at ATX TV Festival Reunion
Thirty years after “Cheers” came to an end, the cast and creatives got back together on Friday night, courtesy of the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas. The reunion panel, hosted by Variety‘s Michael Schneider, included co-creators James Burrows, Les Charles and Glen Charles and actors Ted Danson, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger. During the […]
EntertainmentThe WrapJennifer Lopez Movie ‘Unstoppable’ Suspends Production Indefinitely Amid Writers’ Strike
The move comes after the film shut down production Wednesday when the USC filming location was picketed
EntertainmentVarietyBelinda Carlisle on Her First Solo Pop Record in 27 Years, Why the Go-Go’s Are Finally Over and Being ‘Born Without the Fear Chip’
Of all the things Belinda Carlisle has been mad about in recent years, her career as a pop solo artist has not been high up there, from all appearances. That changed with the May release of “Kismet,” a five-song EP that finally found Carlisle dipping a toe back into the recording studio with her first […]
CelebrityThe WrapElliot Page Says Kate Mara Approves of His New Memoir – Which Reveals They Secretly Dated
"I think the love and care that we have for each other is it's very own special thing. Separate from the intimacy that I write about," the actor says
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 4 Premiere: The Sherman Oaks High Crew Celebrate the Final Season (Photos)
Creator Mindy Kaling and showrunner Lang Fisher skipped the event due to the ongoing WGA strike
EntertainmentVarietyTom Holland Says ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Is the Best Spider-Man Movie, Not One of His Own
Tom Holland’s favorite movie starring the Marvel superhero Spider-Man is actually not one of his own. Holland, who has donned the Spidey suit for three standalone movies as well as “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” told the Associated Press on Thursday night that 2018’s animated “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘The Boogeyman’ Star Sophie Thatcher on Appreciating Stephen King and Why Seeing ‘The Shining’ Made Her Feel ‘Stupid’
"I was like, 'this is truly one of the best movies,'" the actress tells TheWrap
BusinessThe WrapBuzzFeed Has Until November to Get Stock Price Above $1 or Face Delisting From NASDAQ
Media company could get a 180-day extension after the deadline passes
EntertainmentVarietySterling K. Brown, Dewayne Perkins and Cast of ‘The Blackening’ Added 2023 CultureCon Los Angeles Lineup – Film News In Brief
Sterling K. Brown and the cast of “The Blackening” have been added to the lineup at CultureCon Los Angeles 2023. The festival kicks off on Saturday, June 17 at Rolling Greens Mateo, making it the first-ever full CultureCon summit to take place in L.A. The festival is presented by Max and will be hosted by […]
BusinessThe WrapPlayStation VR2 Is Selling Well Enough to Keep Sony in the Game | Analysis
By bridging flatscreen and headset gaming, the newest device is helping prove the technology isn't just a passing fad
EntertainmentThe WrapSolaris Entertainment Sets Documentary About Anne Beatts, Pioneering ‘SNL’ Writer (Exclusive)
"She was incredibly, incredibly brilliant," friend and business partner Eve Brandstein, who is producing along with Michael Bloom, says
EntertainmentVarietyTiffany Haddish Returns to Host Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards Honoring Chlöe Bailey, Law Roach (EXCLUSIVE)
Award-winning comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish will return to host the third annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, which celebrate those individuals who have had a lasting effect on the culture. The Impact Awards will be held on June 27 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, with honors presented to changemakers across the music, film, […]
CelebrityVarietySnoop Dogg Postpones Hollywood Bowl Shows Amid Writers’ Strike: ‘Me and Dr. Dre, We Stand in Solidarity With the Writers’
Snoop Dogg’s summer concerts celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut studio album, “Doggystyle,” have been postponed. Originally scheduled for June 27 and June 28 at the Hollywood Bowl, the shows have now been pushed back to Oct. 20 and 21. The rapper made the announcement via Instagram, informing fans and followers in a video. […]
BusinessThe Wrap‘Unbothered’ Podcast Host Jemele Hill Is in Discussions to Leave Spotify
The journalist had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the finances around her deal with the streaming audio giant
EntertainmentThe WrapFor Chris Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ an R Rating Is a Calculated Risk | Analysis
A willingness to forgo a PG-13 for the atom-bomb epic shows Universal pitching itself as a safe studio for marquee filmmakers
CelebrityThe WrapJoe Gayton, ‘Hell on Wheels’ Cocreator and ‘Faster’ Screenwriter, Dies at 66
Getting his start at age 23 writing "Uncommon Valor" starring Gene Hackman, the writer spent much of his career in collaboration with brother Tony
EntertainmentThe WrapHere Are All the Songs in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
The soundtrack was executive produced by Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne & Ethan Stevens
EntertainmentThe WrapHow ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15 Became a Beacon of Hope Amidst Anti-Drag Laws
TheWrap magazine: As anti-LGBTQ legislation spread across the country, the acclaimed competition series that celebrates inclusivity and creativity felt more important than ever
EntertainmentThe WrapJim Bob and Michelle Duggar Slam Amazon Docuseries as ‘Derogatory and Sensationalized’
"Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets" claims there was child abuse and a cult behind the scenes of TLC's reality megahit
BusinessThe WrapElon Musk Promoted the Matt Walsh Transgenderism Doc ‘What Is a Woman’ After Twitter Originally Restricted It
The Daily Wire film has gone from being ostracized by Twitter to promoted by its CEO
PoliticsThe WrapDeSantis Lauds Kayleigh McEnany in Wake of Trump’s Attack: ‘One of His Greatest Selections’
"She did a fantastic job," the Florida governor says, days after the former president nicknamed her "Milktoast"
EntertainmentThe WrapDisney to Take $1.5 Billion Content Write-Off Charge After Removing Titles from Streaming Platforms
And they could face hundreds of millions in additional charges
EntertainmentVarietyMoneybagg Yo Talks New Mixtape, ‘Hard to Love,’ Entrepreneurship, and Making Lil Wayne Re-Do a Verse
Moneybagg Yo is preparing to be the South’s next mogul. His face is pasted on four different flavors of Rap Snacks, he has his own line of VIOR alkaline water, and he runs his own record label, Bread Gang Entertainment. At 31, the Memphis-born rapper — whose new mixtape, “Hard to Love,” dropped today — […]