Publishing Briefs: Rodney Jerkins Puts Hipgnosis Under His Spell, Primary Wave Acquires Stake in Devo

“Uncharted” is upon us.The video game adaptation, which just had an impressive debut weekend (with Sony brass already describing the film as “a new hit movie franchise”), stars Tom Holland as adventurer Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his older mentor/fellow adventurer Victor “Sully” Sullivan. Together, they are hunting for hidden treasure and lost pirate ships – you know, the usual.

NPR announced that Ayesha Rascoe has been named as the host of their morning news program Weekend Edition Sunday. Since its debut in 1987, the show has featured interviews with politicians, writers, musicians, historians, newsmakers, and the like. March 27 will be Rascoe’s first day on the job.Rascoe – the current White House correspondent for NPR – graduated from the prestigious HBCU Howard University, in 2007.

Annie Zaleski A new Tears for Fears album would be cause for celebration for fans under any circumstance, but especially so with “The Tipping Point” being their full-length in 18 years — a gap that has seen a lot of personal and professional tipping points come and go for Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith and their off-again, on-again teaming.Much has changed for Tears and Fears in the nearly two decades since 2004’s “Everybody Loves a Happy Ending” and their just-released seventh album. For starters, they’ve become increasingly popular touchstones for younger musicians and fans, thanks to TikTok popularity and an abundance of samples and covers.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming Apple limited series “Manhunt” has added Anthony Boyle and Lovie Simone to its cast, Variety has learned.The pair join previously announced series lead Tobias Menzies. The show is based on the book “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James Swanson.

Mark Wahlberg is not afraid of working on sequels. We’re talking sequels in franchises like “Transformers,” “Ted,” and “Daddy’s Home,” just to name a few.

Abbott Elementary, the former Buzzfeed star is using her platform to ensure that her community, especially in her hometown of Philadelphia, feels properly represented from the teachers down to the students.In a recent tweet by actress and comedian Janelle James, who plays principal Ava Coleman in Abbott Elementary, the cast is shown posing for a flick to promote the new episode streaming on Hulu. Though fans were excited for another night of side-holding, knee-slapping dry humor, certain Twitter users couldn’t help but notice one thing in particular.

invasion of Ukraine.The Eurovision organizers are the European Broadcasting Union, which announced Russia’s disqualification in a statement on Friday.“The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.”“We remain dedicated to protecting the values of a cultural competition which promotes international exchange and understanding, brings audiences together, celebrates diversity through music and unites Europe on one stage,” they said.The Eurovision Song Contest is coming into its 66th year and is set to take place in Turin, Italy, on May 14. Ukraine will be represented by Kalush Orchestra in the music contest.Ukraine initially had implored the European Broadcasting Union to keep Russia away from the music competition amid the war and conflict between the two nations.A statement translated by NPR by the EBU was released on Thursday, noting how Russia was still eligible to compete.

Esquire about the upbringing of the 19-year-old while working on his career.The Emmy-Award winning actor admitted that she called him out for not being as present as he should have been as a dad during her younger years.“She’s pretty articulate about it, and sometimes it’s stuff that I don’t want to hear. It’s hard to hear,” the “Severance” director said. “Because it’s me not being there in the ways that I saw my parents not being there.

Stories of bravery and heroism can be vital for getting people through tough times and giving hope in times of war and hardship.

Russia has sent over 10,000 Chechen fighters to Ukraine as fears grow the conflict will turn into a horrific slaughter.

Gregory Peck was angry. As president of the Motion Picture Academy, the star announced he would veto the admission of a new voting member on grounds that he lacked professional qualifications. The Academy was becoming too populist in 1967, he argued. It must retain its elite status.

Anthony Boyle and Lovie Simone are set as leads alongside Tobias Menzies in Manhunt, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series about the Lincoln assassination, from Friday Night Lights and Fargo writer/producer Monica Beletsky, Lionsgate and 3 Arts.

The death toll of the war in Ukraine is already mounting with Vladimir Putin signing the death warrants off with his barbaric attack.

THERE have been some very high winds lately so Chloe Sims could be forgiven for not noticing her top has blown away. The 40-year-old Towie star looked sensational as she went out in a bra top as she headed to a bar in London.

Bill Skarsgård has already made a name for himself as a pretty creepy man in various film and TV roles. But for the new short film, “Soul of a Man,” the actor took his knowledge of frights and applied them to his role as director.

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Hindsight 20/20. Jana Kramer is feeling whole again after her divorce from Mike Caussin — and she wishes she could have told her past self a few things.

It’s safe to say Deepti Vempati doesn’t regret walking away from Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee on their wedding day.

Former heavyweight boxing champions Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are vowing to protect Ukraine by fighting on the front lines.

Friendly exes? Three months after Selling Sunset season 4 detailed Emma Hernan and Peter Cornell‘s complicated past with Christine Quinn, a lunch date outside the office is sparking new questions.

She’s “happy!” Nearly six months after Vicki Gunvalson and Steve Lodge broke off their engagement, she has found love again — and can’t help but gush over her new beau.

Party time! Clayton Echard‘s season of The Bachelor is still airing, but filming is over — and many of his former contestants have seemingly kept in touch.

Zack Sharf David Lynch used his daily weather report on YouTube to send a stern and emotionally charged message to Vladimir Putin amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lynch has not directed a full-length project since Showtime’s 2017 limited series “Twin Peaks: The Return,” but he’s stayed connected to fans through his David Lynch Theater video project on YouTube. Lynch told Putin it’s inevitable that “death and destruction” will come for him because “what you sow you shall reap.”“Mr.

Wilson Chapman editorJonny Greenwood’s Oscar-nominated score for “The Power of the Dog” will receive a special live-to-screen performance March 10 with Wordless Music Orchestra at the helm. The performance will take place at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.“Over the last 15 years, Jonny Greenwood’s music for film has become as influential and unmistakable as his work with Radiohead,” Wordless Music Orchestra founder Ronen Givony said in a statement. The orchestra is a house band specializing in combining classical music with various disparate genres such as electronic and rock music.

Clayton Davis Kodi Smit-McPhee has maintained a stronghold this awards season for his work as Peter Gordon in Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog,” winning the most critics prizes, including the Golden Globe for best supporting actor. However, he doesn’t take his acting craft for granted and is still learning with each new outing.“I always treat myself as a student, not only my craft but of the world,” McPhee tells Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I’m in a constant state of observing and acting like a sponge and taking everything in.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “In Perpetuity,” Friday’s episode of “Severance” on Apple TV Plus.“Forgive me for the harm I have caused this world. None may atone for my actions but me and only in me shall their stain live on.

Hayden Panettiere has shared rare support for her ex-partner Wladimir Klitschkoas he joins front lines for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.MORE: DWTS alum Maks Chmerkovskiy posts devastating video from Kyiv as Russia invades UkraineThe actress and Hall of Fame boxer Wladimir have had a tumultuous relationship since meeting in 2009; they became engaged in 2013 and welcomed their daughter in 2014 but later split. Wladimir has custody of their daughter, Kaya.WATCH: Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko says he is 'ready to fight'However, amid the news that Wladimir and his brother Vitali - the mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv - would be joining the front lines for Ukraine, Hayden showed her support for the 45-year-old, sharing a post of Wladimir's in which he called the war "Putin's war"."The Russian president is using war rhetoric in the purest Bolshevik tradition and is rewriting history to justify his redivision of borders," he wrote.MORE: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin inundated with support after Russian invasion into Ukraine"He makes it clear that he wants to destroy the Ukrainian state and the sovereignty of its people.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAn “Outlander” prequel series is in development at Starz, Variety has learned exclusively.According to sources, “Outlander” executive producer and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts is attached to write and executive produce the prequel. A writers’ room is currently being assembled with an eye to begin work in the coming weeks.Exact plot details for what the prequel would focus on are being kept under wraps.

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the finale of “Love Is Blind” Season 2, streaming now on Netflix.And then there were two. The final episode of “Love Is Blind” dropped on Friday, showing all five weddings and revealing that only two couples said “I do.” Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson tied the knot during an outside, very hot wedding that left viewers on the edge of their seats during the penultimate episode, while the finale wrapped with Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones as a married couple.Unfortunately, those were the only two couples that chose to actually go through with their weddings.

As the world watches in horror and sadness at what is happening in Ukraine right now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making an official statement on the invasion.

Ken Burrough was a star wide receiver for the Houston Oilers who has the second most touchdown catches in the team’s history.   Ken Burrough was a wide receiver drafted in the first round of the 1970 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. After one season, they traded him to the Houston Oilers where he played for the rest of his career.

If you have not watched the season 2 finale of Love Is Blind, bookmark this for later or proceed with caution. In Friday's finale of Love Is Blind season 2, the question was not whether love was actually blind, but rather whether love was enough to get these six couples to the altar and willing to say their «I dos» in front of friends and family. There were success stories, a few shockers, plenty of heartbreak, and some dinner reservations at Nobu made. Here's where all the couples ended up at the end of the season 2 finale: The couple was all nerves as their wedding day approached with Danielle saying in an aside interview that they discussed what they were going to say that morning and were «still not on the same page,» adding that Nick seemed to think she wasn't ready while noting that she wanted Nick «to be my husband more than anything.» While preparing to walk down the aisle, Nick described himself as «back and forth, up and down, left and right.»When it came time for them to head to the altar, Nick was a literal puddle of sweat, with it soaking through his gray suit as he squinted down the aisle to his nervous bride. They read out their own vows and when it came time to decide if they would become husband and wife, they surprisingly both agreed despite Nick's dramatic sigh at the end of the penultimate episode. «I have no question whatsoever that you are the person I'm supposed to be with,» Nick tells Danielle.

Being married 10 years is a milestone for any couple, but it is really impressive when both people are entertainment industry powerhouses. T.I. and Tiny Harris have weathered plenty of ups and downs as a couple, but they’ve stayed together and made it work. While they’ve been together since 2002, Tip and Tiny married on July 30, 2010 and now they’re celebrating a decade of mostly wedded bliss. Their love is stronger than ever, and T.I., 39, took to Instagram to share their journey together through this amazing video chronicling their relationship. It was set to Mary J. Blige‘s “Stay Down,” and Tip added a long, gushing caption to his ride or die wife.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterHipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired the music catalogue of four time Grammy winner Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, who will also be joining the investment adviser’s advisory board with immediate effect. Hipgnosis has acquired 100% of Rodney Jerkins’ Writer’s Share of Income in his early works and 100% of his Publishing interest and Writer’s Share of Income in his later works, which in total comprise 982 songs.Jerkins — a producer, rapper and songwriter — rose to prominence in 1997 having co-written, arranged and produced five songs for Mary J.