The Rolling Stones vs. ‘Melania’: Rep Denies Band Authorized ‘Gimme Shelter’ for Trump Doc After a Producer Claims Mick Jagger ‘Gave His Blessing’

The Rolling Stones vs. ‘Melania’: Rep Denies Band Authorized ‘Gimme Shelter’ for Trump Doc After a Producer Claims Mick Jagger ‘Gave His Blessing’

An unnamed source close to Mick Jagger has denied that the Rolling Stones frontman was involved in the decision to license the group’s song “Gimme Shelter” for use in the “Melania” documentary on President Trump’s wife, although producer Marc Beckman told Variety earlier this week that the singer “was actually involved” and “gave his blessing,” […]

Starz Ends 2025 With 17.6 Million U.S. Subscribers as Losses Narrow Following Lionsgate Split

Starz Ends 2025 With 17.6 Million U.S. Subscribers as Losses Narrow Following Lionsgate Split

Starz ended 2025 with things looking up post-Lionsgate split the now-standalone company narrowed its losses to $20.7 million vs. $31.8 million in the comparable Q4 of 2024. The premium TV media company closed the October-December quarter with 12.7 million U.S. streaming subscribers, an addition of 370,000 customers from the previous period. Total subscribers across Starz […]

‘Animal Control’ Renewed for Season 5 at Fox

‘Animal Control’ Renewed for Season 5 at Fox

“Animal Control” has been renewed for Season 5 at Fox, Variety has learned. The single-cam sitcom starring Joel McHale is currently airing its fourth season at the broadcast network, with the latest episode due to debut on Feb. 26. “With the writing, ensemble, and audience response all landing at new levels, renewing ‘Animal Control’ was […]