Jim Bessman, Music Journalist for Billboard and Other Trades, Dies at 68

Feeling the love? Shanna Moakler didn’t let her seemingly rocky relationship with boyfriend Matthew Rondeau dampen her Valentine’s Day after returning home from her stint on Celebrity Big Brother on Monday, February 14.

Bob Saget's family a temporary injunction to block records from the investigation into his death from being released to the public.The injunction comes following a lawsuit filed by Saget's family — including his widow, Kelly Rizzo, as well as his daughters, Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer — filed on Tuesday.The lawsuit, obtained by ET, argued that Saget's family would «suffer irreparable harm in the form of extreme mental pain, anguish, and emotional distress» if the Orange County Sheriff and Medical Examiner's Office released the records «in response to public records requests or otherwise disseminate the Records for any other reason or purpose.»According to the judge's decision on Wednesday, in docs obtained by ET, this order will temporarily stop the Orange County Sheriff and Medical Examiner's Office from releasing or disseminating, either voluntarily or in response to any public records requests, any photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, statutorily protected autopsy information, and all other statutorily protected information related to Saget's death, the death investigation, or his autopsy.The judge's order takes effect immediately and will remain in effect until the court decides to lift the injunction at a later date.After news of the family's lawsuit broke, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told ET in a statement, «While we are sensitive to the family’s concerns about the right to privacy, that must be balanced with our commitment to transparency, compliance with the law, and the public’s right to know.»Saget was found dead on Jan. 9 in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida. According to the Orange County Medical Examiner's autopsy report, obtained by ET on Feb.

He’s back! Amid Kanye West’s ongoing social media drama in which he shared a slate of anti-Pete Davidson messages, the comedian has created a shiny new account of his own.

Issa Rae and J.J. Abrams. These Hollywood sign-offs are fitting for the Cleveland native, as she actually got her start crafting mellow musings on the pain and glory of relationships while writing scripts for film projects.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's friends can now tag him on Instagram because the comedian has officially rejoined the social media platform.On Wednesday, Davidson's account went live showing his @PMD handle, which are the initials of his full name, Peter Michael Davidson. At the time of publishing, the cast member does not have a profile photo and has not posted anything yet, but quickly amassed over 80,000 followers and counting. He also isn't following his famous girlfriend or any celeb pals.This is the fourth time that Davidson has joined the platform, which he left in December 2018 after sharing a cryptic and concerning message months after his split from Ariana Grande.

Zack Sharf “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” creator Jon Favreau delivered the ultimate “Star Wars” gift to fans in Jan. 2020 by posting a photo of Baby Yoda (or Grogu as he’s officially named) with franchise creator George Lucas on set.

Gemma Collins confronted her mum Joan in her new documentary Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me on Wednesday night as she asked why she didn't address her self-harming when she was younger. The powerful show charted Gemma's, 41, 20-year battle with self-harm and shared a side to the The Only Way Is Essex star that the public are yet to see. During the hard-hitting documentary, Gemma had a heartfelt and honest conversation with her mum as she asked: "But what's more important, life being busy or your daughter hurting herself?" Earlier in the documentary, Gemma and her mum had a heartfelt chat while looking through old photographs from when Gemma was young.

Zendaya, 25, and Tom Holland, 25, enjoyed an adorable date night in New York City just days after Valentine’s Day. While they usually shy away from PDA, they must’ve been swept up in the romance of the holiday as they held hands while braving the NYC cold. The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor wore a fun, blue and yellow paneled shirt and dark pants. The Euphoria actress stunned in a strapless blazer-inspired black dress and black tights. Take a look at pics from the couples’ date night here.

Brian Austin Green, 48, and Sharna Burgess, 36, are set to welcome a baby boy in the summer! The actor and dancer shared the gender of their upcoming bundle of joy with the world in two separate Instagram posts on Feb. 16 and they included gorgeous pics of Sharna’s baby bump.

Kim Zolciak is one proud mama bear who is raring to protect her cubs! The reality star took to her Instagram on Wednesday (Feb. 16) to clap back at trolls who were accusing her two daughters, Brielle, 24, and Ariana, 20, of getting plastic surgery. In her lengthy message, Kim said she was surprised after she posted pictures of her “beautiful baby girls” to find “nasty comments and assumptions” being hurled at them.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Matthew McConaughey hasn’t exactly shut the door on appearing in the third installment of Channing Tatum’s stripper franchise “Magic Mike.” But the actor, who appeared in the 2012 original (but said no to 2015’s “Magic Mike XXL”), is still waiting for his phone to ring about “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” “Channing Tatum, call me, bro! I haven’t heard from ya!” the Oscar winner said when I recently asked him if he’ll be back in the role of strip club owner Dallas.“I don’t know,” McConaughey said. “I’d have to read [the script] first. It was a helluva lot of fun doing the first one.” Tatum announced in November that “Last Dance,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, will be released on HBO Max.

Wilson Chapman editor“Fuller House,” which until now could only be seen via streaming on Netflix, is coming to linear TV.GAC Family has become the cable TV home for “Fuller House.” All 75 episodes of “Fuller House” will begin airing on GAC Family Feb. 28, following an agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

Zack Sharf “Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith will not attend the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards due to rules requiring all attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The “Yellowstone” cast is nominated in the top category of ensemble in a television drama alongside “Succession,” “Squid Game,” “The Morning Show” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The nomination marked “Yellowstone’s” first major bit of awards attention after four seasons on air. Smith posted a video on Instagram saying he is against vaccinations and thus won’t be at the SAG Awards later this month.“I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,” Smith told his Instagram followers.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorIn the entertainment industry, the name WetaFX is synonymous with high-end visual effects. CEO Prem Akkaraju wants to make the firm, founded by filmmakers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, a marquee name for original content as well.As he explains on the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Akkaraju has helped reorganize the company’s operations to facilitate growth in content production, marking the next evolution of the New Zealand-based VFX company that at present employs about 2,000 people.“We’re a household name in the households that make movies,” Akkaraju said.

Black History Month, a crucial time to learn about different Black lives and stories that have left a significant mark on our society.MORE: 10 inspiring Black History Month books that kids will loveAs the month progresses, various stars such as Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross are taking to Instagram to share all the different ways in which they commemorate the significance of the month. From photo recreations to special music videos and more, here are how different celebrities are honoring Black history.WATCH: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle commemorate Black History MonthRihanna kicked it off with news that sent fans wild. Just two days after the singer announced her pregnancy alongside A$ap Rocky with stunning photos in the streets of New York, she shared with her followers an intimate photo of her growing baby bump.The star shared a picture from her bathroom where she was lifting an orange sports jersey to show her belly.

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the possibility of appearing in the upcoming Magic Mike film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

50 Cent to shame? Fat chance! The rapper has been mercilessly blasted with fiery fat jokes and body-shaming bombs since Sunday, when he rocked the Super Bowl halftime show with an upside-down performance of “In da Club” — the iconic hanging stunt he debuted in the 2003 video for the smash hit. Despite the 46-year-old’s ability to effortlessly execute the physical feat for fans almost two decades later, cyber critics and wannabe comedians were focused on Fiddy’s apparent weight gain. “50 cent got fat now he a dollar,” tweeted a heckler. “50 Cent out here looking like a FAT BAT,” penned another jeerer, alongside a screenshot of the “Wanksta” rhymer suspended in the air. Timeline trolls even teased the veteran rapper by backhanding him with his renowned “I love you like a fat kid loves cake” lyric from his love ballad “21 Questions.”50 Cent out here looking like a FAT BAT.

Apple TV+.“I thought it was a really amazing concept,” said Stiller, 56, who’s directing the series. “Being able to go to work and forget everything about your life.

Matthew McConaughey is opening up about the possibility of appearing in the upcoming Magic Mike film, Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

Olivia Rodrigo is talking beauty.

“Safe from Online Sex Abuse” (SOSA) in 2020.The organization’s work is featured in the new TV documentary series “Undercover Underage,” which debuts on Investigation Discovery on Feb. 24. It’s currently airing on the streaming service Discovery+.Cameras follow Powell and her fellow investigators as they help police bring perverts like Jones to justice.

Star Trek” and “Sonic” fans excited with the news from its investor day on Tuesday, but Wall Street was not impressed as the company’s stock took a big hit on Wednesday, taking AMC Networks down with it. At opening, ViacomCBS — which is soon to rebrand itself as Paramount — saw its stock drop nearly 18% to $29.58 per share, while AMC Networks fell 15% at around $37.95 per share.

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Paolo and Vittorio Taviani directed films together from the early 1950s until Vittorio died in 2018, leaving his now 90-year-old brother to carry on alone. Leonora Addio, the second film Paolo has made without Vittorio, is not only dedicated to him but picks up many of the themes that ran through their earlier work, including their enthusiasm for theater in general and the writings of Nobel laureate Luigi Pirandello in particular. The Berlin Film Festival competition entry looks and sounds sumptuous, but its two stories — both of which raise questions about what the living owe the dead — are disappointingly slight.

Fitness progress! Eleven weeks after welcoming her baby boy with Tristan Thompson, Maralee Nichols is proud of her body.

Britney Spears was invited by two U.S. lawmakers, Democrats Charlie Crist of Florida and Eric Swalwell of California, to “meet with us in Congress” and share her struggle to end the conservatorship her father Jamie oversaw that controlled much of her life.

This may be the most disturbing chapter yet in the public falling out between Alice Evans and Ioan Gruffudd.

Britney Spears might be headed to Congress soon, and it’s for the best reason possible!

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis welcomed North Carolina Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn on stage during a concert at the weekend.On Saturday (February 12), Lewis took to the stage at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina, for a solo show.During his set, the Staind musician brought out Cawthorn, who has developed a following as one of the most far-right members of Congress, and introduced him as his “dear friend”.“Not only is he the youngest congressman ever, he’s doing some fucking shit that I’ve never seen a congressman have the balls to do,” Lewis told the crowd. “He’s putting through legislature to limit term limits.

Frank Pesce, a character actor who appeared in both "Beverly Hills Cop" movies, "Top Gun," "Midnight Run" and "Miami Vice," died on Feb. 6 due to dementia complications. He was 75.

With the fall and early winter corridor being fiercely competitive, Warner Bros. is changing a trio of release dates in order to best position their movies. All of them will still go day-and-date on HBO Max (for first 31 days) with theatrical.

Space Jam: A New Legacy is getting its very own video game – a retro-styled beat ‘em up, coming first to Xbox Game Pass.Digital Eclipse – the studio behind retro projects such as Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Edition and Mega Man Legacy Collection – will be taking inspiration from those 90s beat ‘em ups for the new Space Jam game.A perfect tie-in for a franchise that began in 1996.Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game tasks players with battling their way through Warner Bros. servers to take on a rogue AI.

UPDATED: Alamo Records, the label imprint run by industry veteran Todd Moscowitz, is leaving its joint venture partnership at Universal Music Group for Sony Music Entertainment.SME today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Alamo, which is home to such acts as Rod Wave, Blackbear and Lil Mosey. Moscowitz, a former top executive at Warner Bros.

Since the release of Paramount’s “A Quiet Place — Part II” and Disney’s “Cruella” at the end of May, overall numbers have dropped 14-18% each weekend as only one June release — Warner Bros.’ “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” — has posted an opening weekend of over $20 million. This weekend, overall grosses fell 18% to an estimated $47 million, leaving theaters to wait for the release of “F9” next weekend to get business going again.