2020: Last News

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAfter several hours of heated debates, Iris Knobloch, the former boss of WarnerMedia France and Germany, has been chosen by the board of the Cannes Film Festival to become its first female president, as Variety has learned . She will succeed Pierre Lescure who was re-elected for a third term in June 2020 and is planning to step down after the upcoming edition.The German-born, Paris-based executive was elected by the board of directors of the Association Française du Festival International du Film, which brings together public authorities and film industry professionals, amid much controversy in France.

John Waters spoke about cancel culture and Johnny Depp in a new interview with the New York Times.

Dublin-based indie-pop artist EFÉ today releases her new single Kiwi, alongside its off-kilter music video. 

Almost 400 jobs are under threat at a condiment and flavourings plant in Rochdale, it's been confirmed.

A terrified 70-year-old woman with a heart condition collapsed and died just minutes following a burglary at her home by a "career criminal" in the dead of night.

Cassie Randolph is opening up about her ex-boyfriend Colton Underwood.

Justin Bieber is looking to leave some legal drama in the past, filing a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against two women who accused him of sexual assault.The 28-year-old singer was accused in 2020 by two anonymous women - who go by 'Danielle' and 'Kadi' or 'Khadidja' on social media - of sexual assault in two separate incidents in 2014 and 2015.The singer responded by calling the claims 'outrageous lies' and 'factually impossible' and by filing a defamation lawsuit seeking $20 million in damages, which he is now moving to dismiss, via TMZ. Legal drama:Justin Bieber is looking to leave some legal drama in the past, filing a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against two women who accused him of sexual assaultSources close to the singer claim that he chose to dismiss the case, 'because he felt he'd made his point and wanted to move on.'Danielle was the first to come forward against the singer in June 2020, claiming on social media she was inspired by another Twitter user, 'itsgabby,' who accused Ansel Elgort of sexual assault a week earlier.

AT&T chief executive John Stankey’s compensation totaled $24.8 million last year, up from $21 million the year earlier. According to a proxy statement filed with the SEC, retired CEO Randall Stephenson made $16.3 million in 2021 (down from $29 million).

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Investing in a projector is usually the first step when one sets out to make any significant update to their home theater. But with so many options available online — from pocket-sized projectors to 4k projectors to outdoor projectors — it can be hard find the right piece of equipment without breaking the bank.Some of the most important features to look out for are high brightness, detailed images and lens shifting — all advanced tech that can be hard to come by without a heft price tag.

The wife of a Broadway stagehand who fell to his death from a ladder 30 feet over the stage at an empty Winter Garden Theatre in 2020 is suing the producers of the Beetlejuice musical, claiming that the production companies involved in the show were negligent and failed to provide proper protections.

A bookkeeper defrauded her employer out of nearly £70,000 using fake invoices over four years. Gillian Wilde, 58, had worked for DXG Media since 2001, but began withdrawing funds from the company account and placing them into her personal account.

Eddie Van Halen's son Wolf hilariously expressed his relief that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's new baby no longer shares his name.Kylie and Travis welcomed their second little bundle of joy last month and announced that they had called him Wolf Webster.However Kylie, 24, revealed this Monday that they had decided to change the name, prompting Wolf Van Halen to tweet: 'THANK F***.' Phew:Eddie Van Halen's son Wolf hilariously expressed his relief that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott's new baby no longer shares his name Delight: Kylie, 24, revealed this Monday that they had decided to change the name, prompting Wolf Van Halen to tweet: 'THANK F***'Kylie dropped the bombshell on her Insta Stories on Monday, writing: 'FYI OUR SONS NAME ISN'T WOLF ANYMORE.'She explained: 'WE JUST REALLY DIDN'T FEEL LIKE IT WAS HIM. JUST WANTED TO SHARE BECAUSE I KEEP SEEING WOLF EVERYWHERE.' Wolf Van Halen, whose full name is Wolfgang, is the son of the late Eddie Van Halen and the onetime sitcom star Valerie Bertinelli.His famous parents apparently named Wolf after the legendary Habsburg-era composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Rebel Wilson looked fit and healthy as she was spotted on a hike in Los Angeles on Sunday, after shedding 5.5 stone.The 41 year old has been on a dedicated fitness journey since she declared 2020 her ‘year of health’, committing to a regular hiking regime that led her to reach her goal weight by the end of the year. Rebel displayed the results of her hard work as she was photographed walking around Griffith Park in the sweltering LA sun. After her hiking session, the comedian removed the blue T-shirt she was wearing to cool off, revealing a black crop top underneath, along with a pair of matching shiny capri leggings and panelled lace-up trainers.

Lisa Rinna is adding a lip plumper to her Rinna Beauty line, she shared on Monday.The beauty has created a plumper that she claims will actually make lips become bigger 'in 28 days of use,' she told WWD.The 58-year-old star - who first augmented her lips at age 24 - has 'always' wanted to do a plumper since she first launched her 'initial vision' - a range of lipsticks, liners and glosses - in 2020. More is more:Lisa Rinna is adding a lip plumper to her Rinna Beauty line.

Nicolas Cage, 58, married his fifth wife, Riko Shibata, 27, in Feb. 2021, and he’s confident that this is going to be the marriage that lasts for him. “I am a romantic, and when I’m in love, I want to give that person everything I can,” Nick told GQ in a new interview. “It’s my expression of saying, ‘I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.’ And this is it for me. I mean, this is not happening again. This is it. This is it.”

Richarlison's reasons for turning down Manchester United have resurfaced after fresh links between the Brazilian and the club have come to light.

Reese Witherspoon took to Instagram on Monday to share some big news with her fans.MORE: 7 Reese Witherspoon Book Club reads for your 2022 reading list - including her latest pickThe Oscar-winning actress shared a snapshot showing her posing with a copy of Dolly Parton and James Patterson's book, Run Rose Run, and exclaimed: "Dreams really do come true!WATCH: Reese Witherspoon's children make surprise appearance in fun video"I could not be happier to share that @HelloSunshine is adapting #RunRoseRun by @DollyParton and @jamespattersonbooks into a movie! I'm so grateful to Dolly & James for trusting us with their vision to bring this special story to life."READ: Reese Witherspoon and ex Ryan Phillippe share sweet message exchangeMORE: Reese Witherspoon shares very rare photo with brother for special reasonHello Sunshine is an American media company founded by Reese and Seth Rodsky in 2016. Previous projects include Wild, Gone Girl, Big Little Lies and The Morning Show.A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon)Reese shared her big news with fans on InstagramRun, Rose, Run, meanwhile, is described as a thriller about a young singer-songwriter on the rise - and also on the run, determined to do whatever it takes to survive.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefProfits at Tencent Music Entertainment, China’s largest online music group, dropped in a year of regulatory turmoil and market evolution.Revenues at the company managed a 7% year on year increase, reaching RMB31.2 billion ($4.90 billion) from RMB29.15 billion in the same period of 2020, the company said in a filing on Tuesday. Net profit attributable to equity holders in 2021 was RMB3.03 billion ($475 million), down 28% compared to net profit of RMB4.16 billion in 2020.The company also reported figures for the three months from October to December, showing revenues of RMB7.61 billion ($1.19 billion), a decrease of 8.7% year-on-year.

Wanda Sykes, 58, has been a comedy icon for nearly 30 years. After making her standup debut in the late 1980s, Wanda moved to New York to pursue comedy and eventually was hired to be a writer for The Chris Rock Show in the 90s. Since that time, she’s gone on to many accomplishments of her own, including a number of comedy specials and TV and movie roles. Since the mid-2000s, Wanda has had her wife Alex Niedbalski by her side. While Alex may not be a comedian like Wanda, she’s super supportive of her wife. Find out everything you need to know about her here!

Andrea McLean told Lorraine Kelly she has no regrets over her departure from Loose Women.

Navigating their new normal. Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence’s relationship had many ups and downs before they called it quits in January 2022 — and their divorce process is no different.