July Video Game Sales Hit $3.6B, Accessory Spending at All-Time High

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsSpace Jam can’t make a fresh return in 2021 without new basketball uniforms that are as equally vibrant and eye-catching as the original’s cartoon cast.LeBron James, who will star in the sequel to the 1996 animated classic, teased the revamped Tune Squad jersey on Twitter. The follow up to Michael Jordan’s uniform from the original Warner Bros.

Ted Johnson Bill Clinton gave an unusually succinct speech that stood out for its scathing criticism of Donald Trump and also one of the issues that the president still holds an advantage in some polling — the economy.Clinton framed the election as one whether voters will have to decide “whether to renew [Trump’s] contract or hire someone else.”“If you want a president who defines the job as spending hours a day watching TV and zapping people on social media, he’s your man,” Clinton said from his home in Chappaqua, NY. “Denying, distracting, and demeaning works great if you’re trying to entertain and inflame.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorThe cover art for Travis Scott’s single “The Plan” from Warner Bros. upcoming event feature Tenet dropped tonight.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsNot sure what to binge next on Netflix? The streaming service is taking out a possible solution to your problem out for a spin.The streamer is testing out a new “Shuffle Play” button that allows viewers to watch TV and movie titles randomly selected by the streaming service. The button appears on the profiles page only on TV devices, including Roku.Instead of users clicking on their profile and combing through Netflix’s extensive collection of TV and movie titles to find something they like, the streamer will offer a random title.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticEXCLUSIVE: Ricky Kirshner had been working on Democratic National Conventions since the first time Bill Clinton was nominated, but the realities of the coronavirus pandemic this year saw the Emmy winning producer to literally move the show across the nation at very short notice.“We built a show that was anchored in Milwaukee, with a center in Milwaukee, where we would kind of roll out on to a much bigger set,” Kirshner says from the control room in Delaware as he gears up tonight for Night 2 of Democrats’ remote shindig“So, the hard part was taking all of that infrastructure and moving it to Delaware, scenically,” the longtime Tony Awards and Super Bowl Halftime producer reveals of the

Ted Johnson Democrats added another Republican to their lineup of speakers at the convention on Tuesday: Colin Powell, the former Secretary of State under George W. Bush.Powell already endorsed Biden, and he also backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Barack Obama in his 2008 and 2012 campaigns.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: Nature-loving cinephiles can catch David Cross and Debra Messing in their Robert Pyle-inspired The Dark Divide next month thanks to Strike Back Studios, REI Co-op and the National Wildlife Federation.The Public House and TBVE film, directed by Spirit Award winner Tom Putnam, will make its virtual theatrical release on Sept. 18.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerShowtime has secured the right to Surge, a documentary that will play on the premium cabler’s newly established a co-branded multiplex channel SHOxBET on September 8. Co-directed by Hannah Rosenzweig and Wendy Sachs, the film details the historic 2018 midterm elections where a record number of first-time female candidates ran and won.

Kailyn Lowry is showing fans how her three-year-old son Lux is settling in so well to his new role of big brother to her newborn son Creed. The 28-year-old new mom posted the sweetest Instagram stories video on Aug. 18 of Lux already being so loving and attentive to the infant. Kail is seen holding little Creed against her chest, while Lux sits next to them. At first Lux seems to be a little confused about their roles, saying he’s the baby brother. Teen Mom 2 star Kail then corrects him, saying “You’re the big brother. He’s the baby.”

Tomris Laffly Costume designer Mona May is responsible for many iconic looks that came out of the ‘90s. The designer is behind the clothes of Cher in “Clueless,” “Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion” and “Never Been Kissed.”Her credits span 66 films and to this day, her looks are recreated at costume parties every year and on TikTok.Below, May breaks down some of her memorable films with Variety and discusses what it was like working with frequent collaborator, actress Drew Barrymore.Not just in the ’90s.

David Robb Labor EditorEXCLUSIVE: Representatives of trustees of the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan have told members in a series of Zoom conferences that employer contributions to the Plan and participant premiums have not kept up with the skyrocketing cost of providing health care coverage to some 33,000 participants and their 32,000 family members.

Ted Johnson Cindy McCain is lending her voice to a video to be shown at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday evening that highlights the friendship between her late husband, John McCain, and Joe Biden.“My husband and Vice President Biden enjoyed a 30+ year friendship dating back to before their years serving together in the Senate, so I was honored to accept the invitation from the Biden campaign to participate in a video celebrating their relationship,” McCain wrote on Twitter, as she shared a short clip.John McCain was the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, and Cindy McCain’s appearance reflects the extent to which Donald Trump has shaken up the political world.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorKiko Washington, Warner Bros Entertainment’s head of global PR since 2009, is retiring at the end of the year after a 35-year run at the company in various roles at WB, Time Warner and HBO. The news was announced to staff Tuesday by Ann Sarnoff, chair and CEO of Warner Bros and WarnerMedia’s head of the Studios and Networks Group.“This has been a time of reflection for so many, and Kiko and I have been talking about his plans for a while,” Sarnoff said in her memo.

METZ have shared a new single, ‘Hail Taxi.’The song is the second single from METZ’ upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Atlas Vending.’ The record is slated for an October 9 release through Sub Pop. Filmmaker and photographer A.F.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons is selling his impressive Hollywood Hills home, it was revealed on Tuesday afternoon.The three-story modern rock palace has four bedrooms and two bathrooms with 360 degree views of the iconic Los Angeles skyline.The 70-year-old rock n' roll icon listed his property for $2.2million after buying the hillside home in 2013 for a cool $1.45million. KISS it goodbye: KISS frontman Gene Simmons is selling his 3-story Hollywood Hills house for $2.2 million dollars.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The Glorias is shifting from a theatrical release and heading straight to Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Julie Taymor, the non-traditional film chronicling the life of iconic activist Gloria Steinem is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video in U.S.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to combat fires burning across the state, which have been exacerbated by the effects of the historic West Coast heat wave and sustained high winds.“We are deploying every resource available to keep communities safe as California battles fires across the state during these extreme conditions,” said Governor Newsom.

Pressure is mounting on the Government to step in to save the retail sector after 7,000 redundancies at Marks & Spencer took the toll of high street jobs lost since the pandemic to more than 100,000.

The Democratic National Convention went digital this year, and while the grandeur of the traditional, in-person event will be missed, it’s now easier than ever to watch at home. In fact, you don’t even have to leave HollywoodLife (or your couch) to tune in to all of the speeches and performances happening from August 17 to August 20. Just watch the live stream above, from 9:00pm ET to 11:00pm ET, to see politicians and celebrities make the case for electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in November.

Peter Bart Editor-At-LargeRon Meyer’s departure from Universal amid rumors of scandal has stirred a strong emotional response in Hollywood, perhaps more than any other executive exit within memory. Few had a wider circle of friendships than the 75-year-old ex-agent, some entailing deep trust and loyalty among the top stars and power players.“Ronnie loves people.

Kristen Johnston is sharing some incredibly sad news.