Turns out Cowboy Carter hits different when driving up Highway 1 🤠

I can't think of a more thoughtful male advocate for the advancement of women in country music than Chris Willman, so naturally his gorgeous #COWBOYCARTER meditation is an absolute must-read (and re-read, upon repeated listens) on Beyonce's tribute to C&W culture

Autopsy results: extreme dehydration from sobbing through the entire second act of Illinoise aka the Sufjan ballet 🩰 😭

Our video from the Variety newsroom generated 138 million views on social media in the 24 hours of Oscars day, a new record. Bravo to rachel seo and our entire editorial team! variety.com/2024/digital/n…

Austin queen Emerald Van Cartier performed “the night the lights went out in Georgia” last night in front of Jean Smart herself and it moved her (Jean) to tears. Jean then spoke to each queen like this after the show, showering them with love. Extremely moving to watch.

See you tonight, Austin! Open to badgeholders (arrive before doors at 6 to ensure entry!) and limited tix still available HERE: tix.axs.com/qUMxKgAAAAABEf…

This is the Xennial version of that MJ, Prince & James Brown video from the Palladium. Gay church!!!

📣 ON SALE NOW: SXSW Variety's Power of Comedy on March 8th!

For the second year, Variety will host its Power of Comedy awards show at SXSW recognizing comedic achievements across stand-up, film, TV and digital platforms.

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See you at the show!

SXSW, we're coming back bigger & funnier with Variety's Power of Comedy on March 8! Limited tix available to the public for this one, ticket link HERE: axs.com/events/532503/…

.Variety’s annual Power of Comedy event returns to #SXSW featuring honorees Samantha Bee, John Leguizamo, nick kroll, Lilly, #AndrewRannells , #HannahEinbinder , and more! ow.ly/vyfR50QGJN9

The Variety family lost a true legend today. Rest in power, Judi. I wrote more on my LinkedIn, but a big part of Variety's past, present & future -- especially in Music -- is thanks to her passionate belief in the brand. Forever grateful to have her belief & support of me. ❤️ ❤️

you’ve heard of actors on actors…
let me present to you: shafer on schafer

hunter gave me the lowdown on her first leading role in horror movie “cuckoo,” the status of “euphoria” season 3 and her cameo in yorgos lanthimos’ next film. variety.com/2024/film/glob…

The Country Format Is Bullish on Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em,' Top Radio Execs Say variety.com/2024/music/new…

A++ analysis on a hot topic by Chris Willman

Just like we drew it up.