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As concerns grow over OpenAI’s Sora 2 in the entertainment industry, the legacies of Judy Garland, Jimmy Stewart, Burt Reynolds and other deceased celebrities are being protected in a new likeness and AI protection agreement between deepfake detection company Loti AI and IP management company CMG Worldwide. Under the agreement, Loti AI’s advanced technology and services will help protect CMG’s portfolio of people and assets, including Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ginger Rogers, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Raquel Welch, Andre the Giant, Joe Louis and Macho Man Randy, from unauthorized digital use and manipulation. Savage,…
What you need to know Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are “definitely into each other,” a Canadian source close to politics tells PEOPLE The singer and the former prime minister sparked romance rumors after having dinner together in Montreal in July Earlier this month, the pair were spotted kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are enjoying a blossoming romance. A Canadian source close to politics tells PEOPLE that the singer and the former Canadian prime minister are “very fond of each other” so far, adding, “In addition to their charm, they…
Kristin Cavallari has reportedly signed a multi-year, eight-figure deal with Dear Media to expand her podcast “Let’s Be Honest.” According to Variety, Cavallari’s podcast was launched in 2023 after rewatching his podcast Laguna Beach and focuses on dating, relationships, friendships, and family. “I was looking for a new challenge, and the fun I had with the Back to the Beach podcast made me think it might be really fun to take on one myself. I love choosing guests who have the freedom to talk about whatever they want, who have a great story, and who can hopefully make people laugh,…
As podcasting evolves into a vital medium for business news, information, analysis and idea exchange, Variety launches a Monday-Thursday audio news series that brings back the brand’s “Daily Variety” imprint. Hosted by Variety Co-Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Littleton, Daily Variety provides a quick morning update on major business news headlines, as well as extended conversations with Variety journalists and industry leaders about news and trends in the global content industry. Episodes of “Daily Variety” are 20 minutes or less and released by 10 a.m. Pacific Time most days. “Daily Variety is designed to bring entertainment industry insiders a curated selection of news…
Blac Chyna’s Instagram post on Tuesday sparked rumors that she is back together with ex-fiancé Rob Kardashian. The model, whose real name is now Angela White, shared a photo of herself wearing all white and posing next to a Ferrari on the side of the road. Chyna unexpectedly tagged Kardashian in the caption. “This love is forever ♾️ @robkardashianofficial,” she wrote. Kardashian then liked the post. Blac Chyna tagged Rob Kardashian in a romantic Instagram post on Tuesday. “This love is forever ♾️ @robkardashianofficial,” she wrote. wire image Chyna, 37, and Kardashian, 38, are co-parents of 8-year-old daughter Dream. The…
If you really want to know about someone, look into their fan base. And check out their playlist. A fan’s affinity for a consumer’s music is a reliable guide to their preferences in other areas of fandom, such as games, movies, television, sports, and fashion. That’s one of the conclusions of a new report released by Vevo, the music video network that is a joint venture between Sony Music and Universal Music Group. ‘Fandom = Cultural Currency’ is part of Vevo’s regular Media Tracker study that assesses how music connects with consumers. Rob Christensen, Vevo’s executive vice president of global…
What you need to know Busta Rhymes has filed a countersuit in federal court against former assistant Dashiell Gables, who claims the rapper assaulted him, saying, “At a minimum, Gables acted negligently in ascertaining the truth.” The complaint alleges that Gables worked for the rapper from July 2024 to early 2025. Busta Rhymes is hitting back at allegations made by his former assistant. The musician, whose real name is Trevor George Smith Jr., filed a countersuit in federal court against former personal assistant Dashiell Gables on Monday, October 13, for alleged defamation, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. The…
Charli XCX took a cue from Taylor Swift and brushed it off when asked about their alleged feud, which surfaced with the release of Taylor Swift’s diss track “Actually Romantic” from the singer’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl. When recently asked by Vanity Fair for comment on the song – which is said to be a direct reference to the hitmakers’ ongoing alleged feud – Charlie “declined to comment on the situation,” the paper reported. “Actually Romantic” includes lyrics that fans associate Swift’s track with Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic.” “You wrote a song about how you feel…
Kartuna has acquired North American distribution rights to Dogs of God, an animated feature written and directed by Latvian filmmakers Lauris Abele and Laitis Abele, following its screening at the Sitges Film Festival. The company plans to release the film in theaters in 2026. “Dog of God” also represented Latvia in the international Oscar race and was shortlisted for the European Film Award in the Animated Feature category. Animation could prove fruitful for Latvia again during awards season. Earlier this year, “Flow” became Latvia’s first film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and was also nominated for…
The Bachelor Mansion is being renovated by Bachelor Nation. HGTV’s “Bachelor Mansion Takeover” sees 12 former contestants from “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “The Golden Bachelor” and “The Golden Bachelorette” return to the mansion to remodel it. The six-episode series, hosted by Jesse Palmer, stars former Bachelor Nation members Dean Bell, Jill Chin, Noah Erb, Alicia Gupta, Tammy Lee, Sandra Mason, Sam McKinney, Brendan Morais, Courtney Robertson Preciado, Jeremy Simon, Christopher Stallworth, and the original Golden Bachelorette Joan Bathos. Each contestant will compete in weekly elimination challenges. The series will be judged by season 16 Bachelorette Tayshia Adams and season 15…