Sophia Culpo's Ex Braxton Berrios Addresses Breakup Amid Rumored Romance With Alix Earle

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. Sophie Holland originally wanted to be an actor, but says it didn’t work out for many reasons. “Not least of all, I was probably terrible,” she says with a laugh. “But I love the industry so much and somebody said to me, ‘If you want money, you should be an agent. And if you want power, you should be a casting director.’”  Though Holland now says she might have been “misled” about the power – she feels like “any other self-employed creator begging for work” – she fell in love with the process of casting. And as someone who understands acting (and is married to an actor), she brings a deep respect for the craft to her job and a special empathy into the process. “As a casting director, I think you need to give safe environments so that people can be their most creative selves,” she notes. “If you put the pressure on or they’ve had a shit time or you’re unkind to them, it’s not going to help anybody. So it’s your job really to create an atmosphere, an environment where they can do their best work.” 

Joe Otterson TV Reporter UCP has optioned Laura Lippman’s new upcoming novel “Prom Mom,” Variety has learned exclusively. “It’s exciting to know that readers already are responding so enthusiastically to ‘Prom Mom,’ which was partly inspired by and very much formed by the strange, dark early days of the pandemic,” said Lippman. “I’ve always been fascinated by — and terrified of — people who believe absolutely in their own goodness, and ‘Prom Mom’ gave me a chance to explore just how far such people might go in pursuit of their own happiness, no matter the cost to others.” The news comes one day ahead of the novel’s release on July 25. No network or streamer is currently attached, nor is there currently a writer set to adapt the book due to the ongoing writers’ strike.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood’s largest employers are wrestling over complicated contract proposals in a business turned inside-out by the transition from linear to streaming. But some of what’s on the table isn’t so complicated. Some of the discord between labor and management that led SAG-AFTRA to go on strike on July 13 is rooted in money and the hard reality of making minimum rates in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher has vowed publicly that securing a hefty increase in minimum pay rates across the board is a deal-breaker issue for the union. Talk to any established working actor and it becomes clear why. Most of them say they’ve been dragged back to working for scale in a marketplace that has paid high-wattage stars record fees but put the squeeze on everyone else down the call sheet.

McKinley Franklin editor Variety will publish its second annual 10 Artisans to Watch list on Oct. 18 and recognize the honorees at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival.  In celebration of Variety’s continued coverage of crafts, the 10 artisans selected will be spotlighted in a panel conversation at the festival moderated by Variety senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay. The list will include artisans across cinematography, costume design, editing, hair/makeup, production design, sound editing/design and visual effects.  The event will highlight the behind-the-scenes artists that are invaluable to this year’s best films and shows. 

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Discovery’s Shark Week has been a TV institution for 35 years, a summertime staple that has never changed its core purpose: Celebrating the great white and its brethren. But a lot has changed around Shark Week in the decades since, including an explosion of popularity (as “30 Rock” once put it, we all now strive to “live every week like it’s Shark Week”), more competition, a few controversies and one giant corporate acquisition. In 2023, the Warner Bros. Discovery-produced TV event now has a few more boxes to check: From keeping its linear ratings (which grew 10% year-over-year in 2022) up to driving customers to two streaming platforms, Max and Discovery+. Shark Week has also been enlisted to help promote other TV shows and movies in the WBD family. But it also faces lingering concerns over the makeup of its programming (often criticized for lacking enough scientific research or proper experts), while simultaneously competing with younger copycat programming from rival companies Nat Geo’s Sharkfest.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s back to the Futurama! More than a decade since Season 10, Matt Groening’s hit animated series has found a new home on Hulu for 10 fresh episodes. Season 11 features “a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV,” reads the show’s official synopsis. Hulu Free Trial Buy Now

There are a ton of potential takeaways from the Barbie movie, but one unexpected result of seeing the film is having Matchbox Twenty’s “Push” stuck in your head.

, and their latest mother-daughter selfie has us seeing double. Like, this is an optical illusion, right?In matching hotel robes and almost identical hair (Ava has her mom's blonde waves, but not her bangs—she ), the pair are almost identical.

A terrified Lanarkshire woman locked herself in the kitchen after a drugged-up stranger hurled a concrete slab through her living room window.

A new study has found changing eight habits could see the population live up to 20 years longer - if they follow the healthier options in life. Researchers identified that not exercising enough, smoking often, and using opioids had the biggest impact on a person's length of life, and these habits were associated with around a 30-45 per cent bigger chance of dying.

A police officer and member of staff were allegedly attacked by a man carrying a bladed weapon at Edinburgh Waverley train station on Monday.

Looks like they are moving — just maybe not moving apart, as some insiders have tried to claim!

The saga surrounding James Kennedy‘s dog continues. And this time, the pup’s got a totally new moniker!

Sherri Shepherd mourned her late The View boss — and mentor — Bill Geddie with a touching tribute post.

Doja Cat is letting fans know she does not approve of their unofficial nickname, “Kittenz.”

Brits with holidays booked to Corfu have been reassured that the majority of resorts will be operating as usual. ABTA, the trade association for UK travel agents and tour operators, has issued a statement on the Greek wildfires.

Former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer has announced his departure from Bayern Munich.

A man from Wigan has been found guilty of sexually abusing kids at a school in Worcestershire in the 1960s and 70s.

Allison Holker made a special return to TV on Sunday night!

Robert Grant, Lana Del Rey’s father, has made a name for himself and even has his own fans who love to call him one nickname in particular — Nepo Daddy.

Amy Schumer has watched the “Barbie” movie and also given her review!

Ed Sheeran can find a karaoke mic!Over the weekend, the 32-year-old singer made a stop at a pub in Nashville to celebrate breaking another record following his performance at the Nissan Stadium. «Celebrating breaking the attendance record at Nissan stadium in Nashville tonight at Santas pub. When I lived here this was the spot and it still is.

Dave Coulier is standing by his former Full House costar Candace Cameron Bure following her public drama with Miss Benny.

Devastated friends of Liam Buchan have paid tribute to the teen and said they hoped he was "watching above" after a body was recovered from the River North Esk. Liam, 15, had gotten into difficulty at the popular beauty spot near Edzell in Angus on Saturday, July 18.

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After months of filming, the cast and crew of both Barbie and Oppenheimer celebrated each other with thoughtful — and funny — gifts. 

Andrew Shue has been enjoying some quality father-son time ahead of estranged wife Amy Robach‘s recent outing with T.J. Holmes.

A royal servant has quit his post after inviting shamed former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden to meet King Charles III.

Amy Schumer isn’t part of the Barbie movie anymore, but she still went to see it — and she’s a fan.

Police are tonight appealing for information following an attempted murder in Paisley.

Harry Styles wrapped up his Love on Tour run with a few very special guests in the audience — including rumored girlfriend Taylor Russell.

Sophia Culpo is seemingly clearing the air about her breakup with Braxton Berrios.

Sophia Culpo is sharing her side of the story about her relationship with ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios amid the pair’s ongoing drama.

Sophia Culpo’s ex-boyfriend is finally addressing those cheating allegations!

Braxton Berrios has denied speculation that he cheated on his now-ex Sophia Culpo before their split earlier this year.

Sophia Culpo isn’t holding back her feelings about ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios’ potential new relationship with Alix Earle.