BTS reacts as Alicia Keys covers Life Goes On: ‘Such a big honor’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWarner Bros. argues in new court filings that it never agreed to an exclusively theatrical release for “The Matrix Resurrections,” and that Village Roadshow still owes $112.5 million in production expenses on the project.The studio is responding to a lawsuit filed last week, in which Village Roadshow alleged that Warner Bros. had breached its co-financing agreement by releasing the film simultaneously on HBO Max.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“Sexy Beast” is back, and it’s part of a slate of six international scripted originals heading to Paramount Plus, Variety can reveal.The long-simmering “Sexy Beast” prequel series has evidently been resuscitated for the streamer after being scrapped for Paramount Network in 2020.The U.K.-originated show, based on the cult classic film of the same name, centers on the characters of Gal Dove and Don Logan (originally played by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley, respectively) as they descend into London’s criminal underbelly during the volatile 1990s.Paramount Plus describes the series as “a love story between two men — à la Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” It’s produced by Chapter One and VIS, with showrunner Michael Caleo (“The Sopranos”) attached. Also heading to Paramount Plus out of the U.K.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMadison Avenue is getting closer to realizing its dream of using TV advertising to talk to viewers in a style more akin to a one-to-one conversationThe future of the humble TV ad has long been described as the following: New data and interactive technology will trim the practice of throwing a diaper ad or a car spot at every single member of the audience. Instead, more marketers will use addressable technology that allows them to beam different ads to different household, all in the same “slot” in a commercial break.Horizon, the independent media-investment company, will help deploy addressable ads in national linear inventory on networks owned by A+E Networks and Fox Corp.

Maluma appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to chat about his acting debut in the rom-com Marry Me alongside HOLA! USA Latina Powerhouse Jennifer Lopez and actor Owen Wilson. While talking to Ellen, the Colombian singer shared details of his first day on set and how he ended up yelling at his co-star. The singer also opened up his thoughts on marriage, revealing what kind of wedding he would want —if he ever walks down the aisle.

Drew Barrymore is putting in the work. The actress says she is proud of herself for working up the courage to start dating again, and while her first try didn’t go as expected, Drew is definitely making progress.During a recent episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ the host detailed a recent encounter she had with a man she saw while going on a walk in New York City.The Hollywood star said she was in Central Park over the weekend and noticed a man who “was really cute,” so she decided to start following him.“I was wearing a full balaclava so the only thing that’s out is my peepers,“ she explained, adding that she approached the mystery man and said, “Hi, I was wondering if I could ask you a question.”Drew asked him if he was single, to which he responded hesitant, so she asked “are you gay?” adding that she has “no gaydar” and because she is “so gay man adjacent and everyone around me is gay and I always fall for the wrong guy.”So when the man said “no,” she went on to remove her hood and balaclava, however he didn’t recognize her.

The Amber Ruffin Show” will return with new episodes Feb. 25, Peacock announced Tuesday.The critically acclaimed late-night variety series is hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin, who made history as the first Black woman to write for a late-night network TV show when she joined the writer’s room of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in 2014. Ruffin’s own show premiered in 2020, as one of the first originals for the Peacock streaming platform.

Mindy Kaling has a special new role. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced on Tuesday that the actress, writer and producer is the official ambassador for PanCAN PurpleStride, the organization’s annual fundraiser that raises money for pancreatic cancer research.Why Mindy Kaling almost turned down her Vogue cover“I am so happy to be working with PanCAN again and to participate in PurpleStride. I miss my mother every day, but when I can do anything to help the fight against pancreatic cancer, I feel like I am honoring her memory,” The Office alum, 42, said in a press release.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is mourning the death of his friend, Ivan Reitman. The Czechoslovak-born Canadian film and television director, producer and screenwriter died ‘unexpectedly’ in his California home Saturday night at age 75. The Ghostbusters director and actor worked together on Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop.

Paramount+ may have already had its moment in the sun during the still-ongoing Winter Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, but today, during their ViacomCBS Investors Event, the company and streamer revealed even more. First off, ViacomCBS? It’s going back to being called just Paramount.

The Dutton Family is a booming business for Paramount, writer/director Taylor Sheridan and the Kevin Costner-led “Yellowstone” franchise has already spun off with the hit prequel “1883” taking more of a direct western leaning and is looking to move forward with the next incarnation. This Montana-set series explores the last real frontier as business interests and nature collide.

Monty Don has been a firm favourite on our television screens since he first began as a presenter on Gardeners' World. However, the 66-year-old's latest post has raised concerns that the rainfall in his area was out of control.He posted a video of the situation to his 990,000 Instagram followers, who raced to his rescue with support and ideas."All that rain has to [go] somewhere," he warned them ominously."The Arrow [river] will burst its banks and be in the garden before morning."However, he added in resignation: "Not a problem- we are well used to it.""Maybe invest in a gondola..

New 'Yellowstone' Prequel Series '1932' Greenlit at Paramount Plus What's New on Paramount Plus in February 'SEAL Team,' 'The Game' and 'Mayor of Kingstown' Renewed at Paramount+

NCIS is going abroad!

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterParamount Pictures has given a taste of its upcoming theatrical film slate. During its annual investor day presentation on Tuesday, the studio announced plans for “A Quiet Place 3,” as well as another sequel to “Sonic the Hedgehog.”“A Quiet Place Part III” will debut in 2025.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Billions” has been renewed for Season 7 at Showtime, Variety has learned exclusively. Season 6 of the series debuted on Jan. 23, with new episodes airing every Sunday on Showtime.In season 6 , the dust of season five clears to reveal a world that has evolved.

Selome Hailu “South Park” is headed back home to ViacomCBS.The company announced that the Comedy Central adult animated series will stream exclusively on Paramount Plus beginning in 2025, after the expiration of “South Park’s” $500 million deal with HBO Max, set in 2019. In markets outside of the U.S., the full “South Park” catalog will become available on Paramount Plus later this year.In addition, all new episodes of the series will go to Paramount Plus, starting with Season 27 in 2024, both in the U.S.

Dua Lipa, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails and more have been announced for the second volume of Netflix’s Song Exploder. You can watch the first official trailer for the show below.Premiering on December 15, the acts will appear in the TV adaptation of Hrishikesh Hirway’s popular music podcast – which sees artists telling the stories behind some of their most popular tracks.The first season aired back in October, featuring interviews with Alicia Keys, Ty Dolla $ign, and Michael Stipe – who explained the story behind iconic R.E.M.

A new batch of episodes in Netflix's music documentary series Song Exploder are coming soon. Four new shows will premiere on December 4, and will focus on tracks by Dua Lipa ("Love Again"), Nine Inch Nails ("Hurt"), The Killers ("When We Were Young"), and Natalia Lafourcade (“Hasta La Raíz").

Kelly Clarkson says at one point in her marriage to Brandon Blackstock, she realised "this isn't happiness".

Harry Shum Jr. is known for his role as Mike Chang (aka “The Other Asian”) on Glee and his dance moves as a member of LXD as well as a background dance for the iconic Ladies First tour that featured Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott and Beyoncé in one of her first tours as a solo artist. Since then, Shum has appeared in numerous films such as White Frog, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Crazy Rich Asians and the popular Freeform fantasy TV series Shadowhunters. Now, he is a leading man in Universal’s upcoming romantic drama All My Life.

MasterClass, the streaming platform which makes learning accessible to all, just announcedthat 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys will be joining the service to teach a class on songwriting and producing.  “I cannot stress enough the power you have when you’re truly confident in yourself,” said Keys. “In my MasterClass, I’m excited to connect on a different level.