Top New Singles of the Week: Katy Perry, The 1975, Ro James With Brandy, More — Variety

Welcome to Variety Music’s first-ever Fri 5, our collection of the best, most noteworthy or simply most remarkable new songs from the past week. It is not complete or definitive or a fight-to-the-death “best of,” but rather a bunch of songs that we find interesting — because a world without five interesting new songs every…

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Jessica Alba to Star in Netflix Action-Thriller ‘Trigger Warning’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety

Following the success of Chris Hemsworth’s “Extraction,” Netflix is doubling down on action movies, tapping Jessica Alba to lead the next one. Sources tell Variety that Alba will star in the new Netflix action-thriller “Trigger Warning,” with Mouly Surya directing. 18 more words

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From Oprah to Will Ferrell: All of the 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremonies — Variety

With the COVID-19 pandemic making in-person graduation ceremonies impossible, several organizations have put together virtual celebrations for both high school and college seniors. Though those graduating have been forced to miss a major milestone, they now have the opportunity to graduate in the presence of their favorite celebrities and hear commencement speeches from the likes…

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Yvette Nicole Brown on Hosting MPTF’s Virtual Benefit (While Social Distancing From Co-Host Tom Bergeron) — Variety

If you need help with your next video conference, Yvette Nicole Brown is officially a virtual streaming pro. A little less than 24 hours after hosting the “How to Get Away with Murder” finale’s virtual after party (and after taping the “Community” virtual reunion), Brown is set to co-host Friday night’s A-list “We All Play…

via Yvette Nicole Brown on Hosting MPTF’s Virtual Benefit (While Social Distancing From Co-Host Tom Bergeron) — Variety

Halsey Surpasses 50 Million RIAA-Certified Units With 12 New Certifications — Variety

Capitol Music Group has announced that Halsey has officially earned 50 million RIAA-certified units across her albums, singles and features. Twelve new certifications, some of which are from her most recent album “Maniac,” helped the pop singer to achieve this milestone in her career. 15 more words

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New ‘Star Trek’ Series Featuring Spock and Pike Will Be ‘Optimistic and More Episodic,’ Creators Say — Variety

“Star Trek” is boldly going back to its roots. CBS revealed Friday that it had given a series order to “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” a new show that will take place on the starship Enterprise in the years prior to James T. 14 more words

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