Friday, May 21, 2021

Upfronts Takeaways; Sky Cancels 'Bulletproof;' BBC's Princess Diana Scandal; 'In the Heights' Review

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May 21, 2021

Goodbye Primetime, Hello IP? Nine Key Takeaways From This Year's Broadcast-Lite Upfronts

The major networks stressed media ecosystems over primetime and leaned hard into diversity during their virtual upfront presentations

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Sky Cancels 'Bulletproof' Following Noel Clarke Sexual Misconduct Allegations (EXCLUSIVE)

Sky has canceled 'Bulletproof,' three weeks after multiple sexual misconduct allegations emerged about lead Noel Clarke, Variety can re …

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Princes Harry and William Respond to Bombshell Investigation Into BBC Diana Interview: 'Unethical Practices Took Her Life'

'The ripple effect of a culture of exploitation and unethical practices ultimately took her life,' said Prince Harry.

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'In the Heights' Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pre-'Hamilton' Block Party Is a Blast on the Big Screen

'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M. Chu celebrates NYC's 'Little Dominican Republic' in spirited adaptation of Miranda's pre-'Hamilton' hit.

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Scott Rudin Accuser Believes He Was Targeted After Coming Forward: 'There Is a Cost to Speaking the Truth'

Scott Rudin accuser Andrew Coles, Steven Soderbergh and the #PayUpHollywood founder spoke against workplace bullying on a Hollywood Commissi …

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AT&T Will Owe $1.8 Billion Breakup Fee If It Drops Discovery Deal

AT&T will owe a $1.8 billion breakup fee if it backs out of the merger between Discovery and WarnerMedia.

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is One Sweet Entreé Into a Lifetime of Music-Making: Album Review

As good as you might've hoped Olivia Rodrigo's debut album would be from the handful of songs already released, "Sour" is better.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy Officially Returning for 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles in "Hocus Pocus 2."

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Lady Gaga Opens Up to Oprah About Her 'Total Psychotic Break' After Being Raped as a Teen

Lady Gaga opens up to Oprah on "The Me You Can't See" about being raped as a teenager and the enduring trauma it has caused.

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The One With HBO's Global Rollout Plans for 'Friends: The Reunion'

HBO Max has yet to roll out globally, so Variety has the details on where to watch 'Friends: The Reunion' around the world.

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Rearview Reflections: A Look Back at the Week's Big Media/Tech News

New VIP+ Analysis: Big media/tech news just keeps on coming — so what were the hottest stories percolating this week? We pick 'em.

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