July 20, 2020 8:50pm PTMichael Brooks, a political commentator who hosted the web series “” and “The ,” died of a “sudden medical condition,” the show’s Twitter account announced on Monday. He was 36.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Brooks: a son, brother, friend and true comrade to so many, due to a sudden medical condition,” the Twitter statement read. “Michael believed in bringing people together in the struggle for love and justice, fighting for all poor and working people, a struggle that he understood to be global. He knew the only way we...…July 20, 2020 8:50pm PTMichael Brooks, a political commentator who hosted the web series “” and “The ,” died of a “sudden medical condition,” the show’s Twitter account announced on Monday. He was 36.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Brooks: a son, brother, friend and true comrade to so many, due to a sudden medical condition,” the Twitter statement read. “Michael believed in bringing people together in the struggle for love and justice, fighting for all poor and working people, a struggle that he understood to be global. He knew the only way we...WW…

, the composer, lyricist and record producer who worked with artists like , Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and more, died Monday, the Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed to Variety. He was 73.Steinman’s work appeared in a multitude of genres, such as adult contemporary, rock, dance and pop, in addition to musical theater and film scores.He composed rock singer Meat Loaf’s debut album “Bat Out of Hell” in 1977, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold around the world. Steinman collaborated with Meat Loaf on the singer’s 1981 album “Dead...…, the composer, lyricist and record producer who worked with artists like , Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and more, died Monday, the Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed to Variety. He was 73.Steinman’s work appeared in a multitude of genres, such as adult contemporary, rock, dance and pop, in addition to musical theater and film scores.He composed rock singer Meat Loaf’s debut album “Bat Out of Hell” in 1977, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold around the world. Steinman collaborated with Meat Loaf on the singer’s 1981 album “Dead...WW…

“Fleabag” creator and Emmy winner is joining the cast of “ 5,” Lucasfilm Friday in a press release.She will co-star with “Indiana Jones” franchise lead in the untitled fifth film.James Mangold is taking over directing duties from Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four “Indiana Jones” pics. Legendary composer John Williams is back to score the fifth installment, after leading the franchise to adventurous heights in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” 40 years ago.“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” Mangold said in a...…“Fleabag” creator and Emmy winner is joining the cast of “ 5,” Lucasfilm Friday in a press release.She will co-star with “Indiana Jones” franchise lead in the untitled fifth film.James Mangold is taking over directing duties from Steven Spielberg, who helmed the first four “Indiana Jones” pics. Legendary composer John Williams is back to score the fifth installment, after leading the franchise to adventurous heights in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” 40 years ago.“I’m thrilled to be starting a new adventure, collaborating with a dream team of all-time great filmmakers,” Mangold said in a...WW…

Indoor concerts, theaters and other private gatherings may start up again in California beginning on April 15, the state’s Department of Public Heath announced on Friday.However, to attend the reopened events indoors, people will need to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested for the virus. The number of guests allowed at the event or gathering will also depend on which four-color restriction tier the specific county is in.Los Angeles is currently in the Orange Tier, which loosens some of the restrictions and increases audience capacity from the county’s...…Indoor concerts, theaters and other private gatherings may start up again in California beginning on April 15, the state’s Department of Public Heath announced on Friday.However, to attend the reopened events indoors, people will need to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested for the virus. The number of guests allowed at the event or gathering will also depend on which four-color restriction tier the specific county is in.Los Angeles is currently in the Orange Tier, which loosens some of the restrictions and increases audience capacity from the county’s...WW…

The “” series at may already be getting a spinoff.A show centered on Echo, a deaf Native American character who will be played by in the “Hawkeye” series, is in the early stages of development for Disney Plus, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Etan Cohen and Emily Cohen are attached to write and executive produce the show, with a writers’ room recently being assembled. Marvel Studios will produce.Reps for Marvel Studios declined to comment. Reps for the Cohens did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Echo, whose real name is Maya Lopez, has the ability to...…The “” series at may already be getting a spinoff.A show centered on Echo, a deaf Native American character who will be played by in the “Hawkeye” series, is in the early stages of development for Disney Plus, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Etan Cohen and Emily Cohen are attached to write and executive produce the show, with a writers’ room recently being assembled. Marvel Studios will produce.Reps for Marvel Studios declined to comment. Reps for the Cohens did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Echo, whose real name is Maya Lopez, has the ability to...WW…

UPDATE:  after the “Mandalorian” star shared several controversial social media posts.Carano, who plays Cara Dune on both seasons of Disney Plus’ “,” garnered backlash on social media Wednesday after sharing several controversial posts on her Instagram story.Carano shared the posts on her story late Tuesday night. One of the posts she shared compared today’s divided political climate to Nazi Germany.“Jews were beaten in the streets, not by Nazi soldiers but by their neighbors…even by children. Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where...…UPDATE:  after the “Mandalorian” star shared several controversial social media posts.Carano, who plays Cara Dune on both seasons of Disney Plus’ “,” garnered backlash on social media Wednesday after sharing several controversial posts on her Instagram story.Carano shared the posts on her story late Tuesday night. One of the posts she shared compared today’s divided political climate to Nazi Germany.“Jews were beaten in the streets, not by Nazi soldiers but by their neighbors…even by children. Because history is edited, most people today don’t realize that to get to the point where...WW…

Chris Pizzello/Invision/APThe wait is finally over. The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced.The top contenders in the motion picture drama category include “The Father,” “Mank,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In the musical or comedy category, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “Hamilton,” “Palm Springs,” “Music” and “The Prom” will duke it out.The top TV categories include “Emily in Paris,” “The Flight Attendant,” “The Great,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Ted Lasso” in the musical or comedy field; while “The Crown,” “Lovecraft...…Chris Pizzello/Invision/APThe wait is finally over. The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced.The top contenders in the motion picture drama category include “The Father,” “Mank,” “Nomadland,” “Promising Young Woman” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” In the musical or comedy category, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “Hamilton,” “Palm Springs,” “Music” and “The Prom” will duke it out.The top TV categories include “Emily in Paris,” “The Flight Attendant,” “The Great,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Ted Lasso” in the musical or comedy field; while “The Crown,” “Lovecraft...WW…

Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, the 17-year-old singer, dancer, actor and YouTube personality, has come out as gay, after alluding to it on social media over the past couple days.Siwa first hinted at her coming out in a TikTok video posted to her over 31 million (and growing) followers on Thursday. In the video, she dances to “Born This Way,” the 2011 smash hit by Lady Gaga widely regarded as an LGBTQ anthem. The video has more than 4.5 million likes and 25 million views, by far Siwa’s most popular video on TikTok. Out of the over 260,000 comments on the video, several prominent YouTube...…Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, the 17-year-old singer, dancer, actor and YouTube personality, has come out as gay, after alluding to it on social media over the past couple days.Siwa first hinted at her coming out in a TikTok video posted to her over 31 million (and growing) followers on Thursday. In the video, she dances to “Born This Way,” the 2011 smash hit by Lady Gaga widely regarded as an LGBTQ anthem. The video has more than 4.5 million likes and 25 million views, by far Siwa’s most popular video on TikTok. Out of the over 260,000 comments on the video, several prominent YouTube...WW…

“” judge donated $50,000 to help late contestant ’ cancer treatment back in August, Variety has confirmed. from a rare form of cancer, called angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He was 14.Ramsay and fellow “MasterChef Junior” contestants sent Watkins a heartfelt video message in August as well, cheering him on while he was undergoing cancer treatment and encouraging people to donate to his GoFundMe.“If you can beat me in the ‘MasterChef Junior’ kitchen, trust me, you can beat this,” Ramsay said in the video. “God bless, and lots of love,...…“” judge donated $50,000 to help late contestant ’ cancer treatment back in August, Variety has confirmed. from a rare form of cancer, called angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He was 14.Ramsay and fellow “MasterChef Junior” contestants sent Watkins a heartfelt video message in August as well, cheering him on while he was undergoing cancer treatment and encouraging people to donate to his GoFundMe.“If you can beat me in the ‘MasterChef Junior’ kitchen, trust me, you can beat this,” Ramsay said in the video. “God bless, and lots of love,...WW…

Rather than celebrate ’s birthday on Sunday, many Twitter users used the day to honor with the hashtag “All Birthdays Matter.”Several phrases began trending on Twitter early on Sunday, including “Obama Day June 14th,” “Obama Appreciation Day,” “Obama Day USA” and “Happy Birthday Obama,” in addition to “All Birthdays Matter.”More from VarietySome celebrities and politicians joined the trend, including George Takei, Ken Jeong, Billy Baldwin and others.“I’d say happy birthday to Donald on his special day, but after all, #AllBirthdaysMatter,” Takei wrote. Later, he added “Oh, how you are...…Rather than celebrate ’s birthday on Sunday, many Twitter users used the day to honor with the hashtag “All Birthdays Matter.”Several phrases began trending on Twitter early on Sunday, including “Obama Day June 14th,” “Obama Appreciation Day,” “Obama Day USA” and “Happy Birthday Obama,” in addition to “All Birthdays Matter.”More from VarietySome celebrities and politicians joined the trend, including George Takei, Ken Jeong, Billy Baldwin and others.“I’d say happy birthday to Donald on his special day, but after all, #AllBirthdaysMatter,” Takei wrote. Later, he added “Oh, how you are...WW…