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Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Eddie Cockrell, who reviewed films for Variety for many years and programmed for several film series, died of liver failure Dec. 29 in Sydney, Australia, according to his sister Ann. He was 67.

Every January, we get the opportunity to start fresh, wipe the slate clean: a tabula rasa of new beginnings opens before us, full of hope and promise. That was before Donald Trump. Any hope that Trump would exit like other presidents who failed to win a second term — Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush most recently — and move into the private sector and do different work were sundered forever on Jan. 6, 2021 with the violent insurrection at the Capitol.

A day after revealing on New Year’s Eve on Fox that the newly formed United Football League will kick off in June, co-owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia took to ESPN to unveil the cities and coaches for the inaugural season.

John Oates is speaking out amid his ongoing legal battle with bandmate Daryl Hall, saying he has “moved on” from the experience.

Fabien Frankel (House of the Dragon) and Alison Oliver (Saltburn) have been cast in key roles in Mare of Easttown creator Brad Ingelsby’s upcoming HBO crime drama series, starring Mark Ruffalo.

A dad was given a devastating diagnosis just five months after he developed a hoarse voice. Seamus Meenagh, 54, has suffered from acid reflux throughout his life, with it being regularly monitored in case it developed into something more serious.

Brett Goldstein.Goldstein, known for his irascible character Roy Kent on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso,” just added 14 stand-up shows in U.S. and Canada to his 2024 calendar as part of his ongoing ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’“There will be swears,” the two-time Emmy winner shared in an Instagram announcement post.This time around, he’ll hit major cities like Philadelphia, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Milwaukee and Phoenix from January through May.Plus, Goldstein will headline a pair of shows at Los Angeles’ upcoming Netflix Is A Joke Festival on Saturday, May 4 with Mae Martin and then a solo gig on Friday, May 10.And if you’re wondering how much tickets will cost you to see Roy Kent live, we’re here to let you know they’re not exactly cheap.At the time of publication, our team found some seats going for as low as $57 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, that price is a bit of an outlier.

is upon us, and if you're anything like the Glamour beauty team, you've probably gone down an Instagram rabbit hole to find out who's who of pro athlete wives and girlfriends—and noticed their impeccable game-day glam.As shown by , an essential part of being a WAG is , and that means attending game days fitted in team colors and with photo-ready makeup. Makeup artist , who has worked with WAGs from teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns, describes WAG makeup as something that will go with any outfit.

Nicki Minaj has pulled out from today’s (December 4) iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour date in Chicago, but will be replaced by Lil Wayne.The rapper announced her withdrawal yesterday (December 3) on X. “Hope it doesn’t make you sad,” she wrote. “I won’t be able to perform [tomorrow] in #Chicago for Jingle Ball.

in a public feud and legal battle. It all began when Hall filed a lawsuit against his former musical partner Oates on Nov. 16.

in a feud and legal battle. It all began when Hall filed a lawsuit against his former musical partner Oates on Nov. 16.

John Oates has issued a social media statement calling for empathy, but avoiding the main issue of the moment: why he and longtime collaborator Daryl Hall are engaged in litigation.

Jingle Ball season.From Nov. 26 through Dec.

were the beloved ’70s pop duo Hall & Oates, but on Thursday, a judge granted Hall, 77, a temporary restraining order against Oates, 75, shocking fans around the world in what seems to be the beginning of a tense legal battle. Hall also filed a lawsuit against Oates in Nashville on Wednesday, and while the legal documents are sealed, the documents are labeled as relating to a “contract/debt” suit. Just three years ago, The Post’s Chuck Arnold spoke with the pair — separately, that is — ahead of their sold-out Madison Square Garden show in a conversation in which Hall claimed the “Maneater” songsters “never fight.” “Is there any song that you two fought over?” Arnold asked each member.

Daryl Hall, one half of the most successful pop duo in U.S. chart history, Hall & Oates, is suing John Oates and has been granted a restraining order against his longtime bandmate.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Major sports leagues have embraced legalized gambling across the U.S. At the same time, they recognize the need to act as good corporate citizens — and are urging fans who gamble to know their limits. The National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League have teamed up for “Never Know What’s Next,” a 30-second ad that encourages responsible betting in sports.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Kelce brothers will finally go head to head at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. The highly anticipated game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, which kicks off at 8:15 p.m.

If you’re watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 2023 re-match on Monday Night Football tonight, you’ll likely see Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on the sidelines!

Common and Jennifer Hudson continue to fuel those romance rumors!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs are on the road.From Nov. 6-11, the indie rockers are playing three shows in the U.S.

The Last Dinner Party made their Later…with Jools Holland debut by playing two songs – watch the videos below.The band played two of the three singles they have so far released, ‘Nothing Matters’ and ‘My Lady of Mercy’, both of which were produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + the Machine, Foals).Alongside the band, the episode also featured performances from Johnny Marr, Take That, METTE, Frankie Archer and Skindred.The Last Dinner Party recently completed their UK tour, and they are now preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the US.They will play five gigs there, with stops in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago. They will then make their way back to Europe as opening support for Hozier on his arena tour.Earlier this month, they also announced details of an “intimate variety show” that they will play at London’s Roundhouse on February 1, 2024, with support from Heartworms.Check out their full tour dates below and visit here for any remaining US tickets.In a five-star review of their live show in London in April, NME wrote: “The Last Dinner Party’s ability to go straight from something as potent and wrenching as slow-burning ballad ‘Mirror’ to hamming up the theatrics of ‘Lady Of Mercy’ is a hugely impressive skill: even this early on in their career, on stage, they prove to be masters of contrast.