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December 01, 2020

Phoebe Bridgers on Pal Phoebe Waller-Bridge Directing a 'Very David Lynchian' Music Video for 'Savior Complex'

Phoebe Bridgers was delighted when Phoebe Waller-Bridge agreed to direct her new music video, "Savior Complex," which costars Paul Mescal.

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Inside Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart's 'Wear a Friggin' Mask!' Billboard Campaign

Variety spoke with the organizer behind Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart's "Wear a friggin' mask!" billboard campaign.

BTS' 'BE' Easily Conquers Album Chart; Megan Thee Stallion in at No. 2

BTS' "BE" album had more than twice as many album units as the next runner-up, Megan Thee Stallion, who still had a strong entry of her own.

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Join Variety's Music for Screens Week

The conversation, presented by BMI, will join previously announced keynote speakers Mary J. Blige, Marcus Mumford and Dave Meyers.

Spotify Donates $500,000 to NIVA's '#SaveOurStages' Venue Aid Fund

As part of its annual year-end "Wrapped" campaign, Spotify has donated $500,000 to the National Independent Venue Assn.'s emergency fund.

When Rivals KISS and Aerosmith Had to Kiss and Make Up for a Coheadlining Tour: Book Excerpt From 'They Just Seem a Little Weird'

An excerpt from Doug Brod's new book "They Just Seem a Little Weird: How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll."

Atlantic Records VP Ryan Brady Dies at 34

Atlantic Records VP of marketing was killed in a car accident in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. He was 34.

Bad Bunny, The Weeknd Top Spotify's Year-End 'Wrapped' Lists

On Spotify's year-end "Wrapped" list, Bad Bunny is the most-streamed artist and album, and The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" the top song.

B.B. King's Estate Responds to Drake and Lil Wayne's 'B.B. King Freestyle' (EXCLUSIVE)

The B.B. King Estate has announced a hip-hop tribute album and invites Drake, Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled to be apart of the project.

'Selena: The Series' Uses Full Ensemble to Tell Compassionate Story of Late Tejano Queen: TV Review

The care that has been injected into the first half of this biographical, two-part TV series is evident from the very start.

'The Prom' Review: Ryan Murphy Turns a Message Musical About Tolerance Into a Fizzy and Elating Showbiz High

Meryl Streep and James Corden lead a star-turn ensemble as Broadway actors out to snatch a Midwest high schooler from the jaws of prejudice.

Larry Mattera Named GM of Capitol Records, Executive VP of Capitol Music Group

Larry Mattera has been named general manager of Capitol Records and an executive VP at Capitol Music Group.

SoundCloud Names Michael Weissman to Succeed Kerry Trainor as CEO

SoundCloud has announced that the company’s president, Michael Weissman, will succeed Kerry Trainor as CEO, effective January 1.

Allison Elbl Joins Shore Fire Media, Heading Up L.A. Office

Veteran PR exec Allison Elbl has joined music PR and marketing agency Shore Fire Media as senior VP and head of the company's L.A. office.

Dick Alen, William Morris' Music Head and Longtime Agent for Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin, Dies at 89

Agent Dick Alen has died at 89. He represented clients from Chuck Berry and Little Richard to Rod Stewart and Julio and Enrique Iglesias.

Variety Relaunches 'Just for Variety' Column, Handing Pen to Marc Malkin

Variety will relaunch the "Just for Variety" column with Marc Malkin.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Phoebe Bridgers on Getting Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Direct Video; BTS Album Debuts at No. 1; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross Join Variety Conference