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Variety announced a new event, Brand Entertainment for Fans, during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Meanwhile, comedian Tom Dreesen passed away at age 86, leaving behind a legacy in comedy. Additionally, Hartbeat’s stand-up showcase series LOL Live is set to return with more specials.
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Lana del Rey has entered the James Bond universe, releasing the theme song for the 007: First Light video game from IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios. The sultry song teams Del Rey with five-time Bond film composer David Arnold for the game’s soundtrack. Arnold has previously worked on Bon
2026-04-16 16:47 UTC
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Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles. Speakers will include Ariana Madix, actress, “Love Island USA” host and co-founder of Something About Her; Warner Records’ EVP of Marketing & Artist Developme
2026-04-16 16:52 UTC
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Variety will host Brand Entertainment for Fans, presented by Walmart Connect, on Monday, June 22, during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, bringing together executives from Walmart, the NFL, L’Oréal USA and Spotify. The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beaut
2026-06-17 19:10 UTC
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EXCLUSIVE: Hartbeat’s stand-up showcase series LOL Live is set to return to Hulu with 12 new half-hour specials, beginning with one from Chaunté Wayans that premieres June 19. Hartbeat launched LOL Live in 2025 in an effort to champion emerging talent and be a driving force behind the revival
2026-06-17 19:21 UTC
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Tom Dreesen, the comedian and comic actor whose sharp delivery and amiability made him a favorite not only with audiences but of show biz kingpins like Johnny Carson and Frank Sinatra, died today. He was 86. His death was announced by a spokesperson for his family. A cause was not stated. “For
2026-06-17 19:21 UTC