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ACM Awards Add Ella Langley, Zach Top, Red Clay Strays, Jordan Davis and Others as Performers for Telecast
The Academy of Country Music has announced a round of performers for the upcoming ACM Awards in Las Vegas, including two of the top nominees, Ella Langley and Zach Top, along with other favorites ranging from Jordan Davis to the Red Clay Strays. The full list of 11 performers
Hudson Williams, EJAE, Zohran Mamdani and More Honored on Gold House’s Gold100 List
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams, singer and songwriter EJAE and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani are among those being honored on Gold House‘s Gold100 list. Previously known as the A100, the list is curated by leading Asian Pacific organizations and top creative and business
Gilgo Beach Murders Scripted Series in the Works at Peacock, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Peacock is developing a scripted true crime series based on the Gilgo Beach murders, Variety has learned exclusively. Jordan Hawley is set to write and executive produce the project, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive producing under his G-Unit Films and Television banner.
Annette Bening and Kara Swisher to Be Honored at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner (EXCLUSIVE)
Annette Bening and journalist Kara Swisher will each receive Lambda l Liberty Award at Lambda Legal’s Liberty Awards National Dinner during LGBTQ Pride Month in New York City. “We are delighted to present our Liberty Awards to Annette Bening and Kara Swisher, a recognition they
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Star Simone Ashley on Coming Up With Her ‘Who Gives Away Chanel?’ Line, Channeling Rihanna and Recording Her First EP Between Shoots
If Emily Blunt set the standard for bitchy, couture-wearing fashion assistants in the first “The Devil Wears Prada” 20 years ago, Simone Ashley is giving the role a fresh, Gen-Z makeover for the sequel. As Amari Mari in David Frankel’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” released Friday
As War Rages, Iranian Cinema Takes on Fresh Urgency: ‘We Have to Process What We’ve Been Through’
In Rome on the evening of April 4, as Iran was being pounded by U.S. and Israeli missiles, a large crowd celebrated the Persian new year in the Eternal City’s Alcazar club dancing to Middle East beats, including vintage Iranian tracks by iconic pop star Googosh who was
Jane Fonda Recalls “Painful” Crush on Robert Redford and Walks Back Comment on Streisand’s Oscars Tribute: “Bob Would Have Liked It”
Fonda appeared at the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival in honor of her and Redford's 1967 film 'Barefoot in the Park.'
Sharyn Alfonsi Worries Openly About Her Future at CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’
The Ridenhour Prize is given each year for displaying courage via journalism, but one of its new recipients on Thursday night showed a little concern about her future. After receiving one of the awards Thursday night in Washington D.C. — they are given to candidates “who
Zayn Malik Cancels All U.S. Tour Dates
Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, who was hospitalized last month with an unspecified illness, has canceled all U.S. dates for the 2026 tour behind his “Konnakol” album, which was released on April 17. However, dates in the U.K. and Mexico later this month, which take
Will Scott Jennings-Adam Mockler On-Air Fight Sidetrack CNN’s ‘NewsNight’?
This is the true story…of two strangers… picked to work together… and have their lives taped…to find out what happens… when people stop being polite…and start getting real. A version of those lines, read every week during the opening of MTV’s durable reality show “The Real
UTA Signs ‘Union County’ Filmmaker Adam Meeks (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA has signed “Union County” filmmaker Adam Meeks for representation. “Union County,” starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January, earning rave reviews and an extended standing ovation. In the film, Poulter and Centineo play
Martin Short’s Comedic Genius Lauded in ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ Doc Trailer
Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, the late Catherine O’Hara, Tom Hanks, and Short's alter ego Jiminy Glick celebrate the actor in the Netflix film out May 12
Box Office: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Makes $10 Million in Previews
Movie theaters are girding their loins for the arrival of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” this weekend. The long-awaited sequel from 20th Century Studios has made $10 million at the box office in previews. It’s projected to earn between $75 million and $80 million in its opening
The-Dream Talks Upcoming Album ‘Love/Hate 2’ and Why He’s Returning After 13 Years: ‘It Came Out of Nowhere’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Around the time that he released his debut album “Love/Hate” in 2007, The-Dream had planted his flag as one of R&B’s most promising futurists. Amid the glut of ringtone rap and R&B-rap hybrids ruling radio, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant established himself as a leader in
Snoop Dogg to Perform at Race to Erase MS Gala (EXCLUSIVE)
Snoop Dogg will perform at this year’s Race to Erase MS Gala. The 33rd annual event will take place on June 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. “I am thrilled to be able to perform at this year’s MS Gala in LA to bring attention to a great cause and important work
Lufthansa Finds Lost Documentary Oscar for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’
The airline apologized to Pavel Talankin, the co-director and subject of the Academy Award-winning film, after his trophy went missing following a flight from New York City to Frankfurt.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: All the A-List Fashion and Media Cameos, From Donatella Versace to Heidi Klum and More
Has a film sequel to a two-decade-old movie ever amassed more excitement than “The Devil Wears Prada 2”? Out in theaters on Friday, audiences couldn’t be more eager to see what Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) are up
LISTEN: Why Hollywood Is Increasingly Leaning on Gaming Platforms to Promote Movies
As the 2026 box office finishes its spring run with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on top and a controversial Michael Jackson film nabbing a record opening for a biopics, no one can argue that transmedia isn’t a key strategy for Hollywood. Nic Hill, co-founder and chief
‘SNL U.K.’ Sets Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa as Hosts for Final Episodes of Inaugural Season
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has revealed the hosts for the last two episodes of its inaugural season: Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa. Waddingham, known for “Ted Lasso” and “Ride or Die,” hosts the May 9 edition with Brit Award winner Myles Smith as the musical guest. Gatwa,
Infowars Site Goes Offline Amid The Onion’s Legal Battle to Secure Control of Right-Wing Outlet
Early Friday morning, Infowars.com winked offline — displaying a blank page with the words “Off Air.” The shutdown of Alex Jones’ far-right conspiracy website comes as satire publisher The Onion is trying to complete its takeover of Infowars.com and turn it into a parody of
Missing Oscar Statuette for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Found
Russian director Pavel Talankin’s missing Oscar statuette for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” has been found, a spokesperson for airline Lufthansa told Variety Friday. The Oscar went missing on Wednesday after Talankin, who co-directed the documentary with David Borenstein and is
YA Rom-Com ‘The Upside of Unrequited,’ Part of Becky Albertalli’s ‘Simonverse,’ Reveals First Look as Capture Boards Sales Ahead of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Capture has boarded worldwide sales on “The Upside of Unrequited” and released a first look image of the new YA romantic comedy, based on the bestselling novel by Becky Albertalli, the acclaimed author behind “Love, Simon.” Currently in post-production, “The Upside of
On Robert Smigel’s First-Ever Podcast, He and His Friends Brainstorm Ideas for People Who Want Help Being Funnier (EXCLUSIVE)
Robert Smigel is launching a podcast in which he and his comedian friends — including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, Ellie Kemper and Jim Gaffigan — try to help zhuzh up the hilarity of everything from a eulogy to a Tinder profile. Smigel, a writer, producer, actor and director
Here’s Where to Watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 Live Online
After a month-long hiatus, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes has 72 points after three races (F1 Japanese Grand Prix was the previous event back in March). His teammate George Russell came in second with 63 points, so Mercedes is in the lead at the top of the leaderboard,
Anthony Chen’s ‘Somewhere in the South’ Wins TAICCA Prize as ‘Naked in Glendale’ Takes White Light Award at Focus Asia
Focus Asia, the industry section of the Far East Film Festival, concluded its 2026 edition in Udine with both prizes going to first-time directors. Haohao Yan’s “Naked in Glendale,” a Chinese-American coming-of-age project produced by Jane Zheng of Seesaw Productions and Julia
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‘Under Paris 2’ Back With a Bite: Netflix’s Shark Movie Sequel Starts Filming in France (EXCLUSIVE)
After hooking viewers with French shark movie “Under Paris,” Netflix is finally getting ready for another bite of the cherry as “Under Paris 2” has gone into production in the south of France, Variety can confirm. Original cast members Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes return
‘Lagaan’ Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker Named Director of 57th International Film Festival of India
Ashutosh Gowariker, director of “Lagaan,” has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India by India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Gowariker succeeds Shekhar Kapur, who served a two-year term as festival director across the 55th
Indonesian Action Thriller ‘Queen of Malacca’ Sets Blue Finch on Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has taken worldwide sales rights to Indonesian action crime thriller “Queen of Malacca,” excluding select Southeast Asian territories. The U.K.-based outfit unveiled the acquisition ahead of the Cannes Film Market, where the Visinema Pictures production will
‘Swapped’ Review: Michael B. Jordon and Juno Temple Voice a Minor but Ravishing Animated Body-Swap Comedy for Tykes
On the story level, "Swapped" is quite basic, but there’s a surprise enchantment to it — it’s like a woodland fairy tale for seven-year-olds, yet on that score it’s visually ravishing and quite touching.
CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Form Korea-Japan Drama Venture StudioMonowa
A new Korea-Japan content joint venture, StudioMonowa, has been launched by CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Holdings following a signing ceremony held April 30 at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, attended by the top leadership of all three companies. The venture pairs CJ ENM’s K-drama
From Plantation Songs to Military Juntas, Purin Film Fund Backs Six Southeast Asian Projects
Six independent film projects from across Southeast Asia will share $160,000 in production and post-production support from the Purin Film Fund, the Bangkok-based nonprofit announced for its Spring 2026 session. Four projects received production grants. On the fiction side,
Meryl Streep Sides With Jimmy Kimmel as Donald Trump Calls for His Firing: ‘You’re Carrying the Banner of Freedom of the Press’
After a roar of applause, Meryl Streep took the stage of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night alongside its embattled host, during her whirlwind promotional tour for the hotly anticipated sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” “How are you?” Streep asked, clearly referring to
Jimmy Kimmel Accuses Trump of Calling for His Firing to ‘Distract Us from the Trump-Epstein Files’
President Trump seems determined to get Jimmy Kimmel off the air. First came the pressure applied by Trump administration officials on FCC chairman (and Trump loyalist) Brendan Carr over a crack Kimmel had made on his late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” criticizing the MAGA
Paramount Faces Suit From Streaming Subscribers Seeking to Block Warner Bros. Deal
A handful of streaming subscribers filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. The plaintiffs — three current Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers — allege that they face increased prices and reduced
Fantaspoa, Latin America’s Largest Genre Film Festival, Wraps After Screening for a Record 550,00 Fans; ‘Interior’ Leads Winning Titles (EXCLUSIVE)
Fantaspoa, the Porto Alegre, Brazil-based genre film festival, brought together a record 550,000-plus attendees through in-person and online programming. The 22nd edition of the festival, which took place over 19 days and wrapped with an April 26 award ceremony, brought in more
Netflix Prevails in ‘Tiger King’ Copyright Case, a Win for ‘Fair Use’ in Documentaries
Documentary filmmakers who use unlicensed video clips can breathe a little easier, after an appellate panel reversed itself Thursday in a closely watched copyright case involving Netflix’s “Tiger King” series. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Granted Mutual Protective Orders as ‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jessi Draper Claims He Leaked Video to TMZ ‘to Embarrass Her’
A Utah judge has granted mutual protective orders to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The former couple appeared in a Salt Lake City courtroom Thursday to discuss the protective orders that resulted from domestic
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans
Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to
Jonah Hill Teases New Kristen Wiig Comedy ‘Cut Off’ as “Pure Stupidity”
The actor, writer, director and producer warns audiences that he’s “about to go on a run of just the dumbest shit you've ever seen in your entire life. I hope you left your brains at home.”
Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday and
Trump-Backed Governor Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited California Film and TV Incentive
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on New Single ‘Bring Your Love’
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco.
Evangeline Lilly Slams Marvel Studios Layoffs, Says Artists Who “Brought MCU to Life” Are “Being Replaced by AI”
The studio was impacted by recent Disney layoffs, and let go members of its visual development team, including 16-year veteran Andy Park, whom the 'Ant-Man' actress shouted out in a recent Instagram video.
Emmys: Supporting Actress (Limited) — Cailee Spaeny, Linda Cardellini and a ‘Love Story’ Trio Lead Crowded Field
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Michael Jackson and Jeffrey Epstein: Photos, Testimony and More Reveal Their Ties
As if the multiple bomb threats targeting its premiere — impelling a pack of bomb-sniffing dogs, boosted security, and a SWAT team — weren’t enough, “Leaving Neverland,” Dan Reed’s devastating documentary examining Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s child sexual-abuse
‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong to Give Keynote at Banff World Media Festival
Jesse Armstrong, the creator and executive producer behind HBO’s “Succession,” has been added to the list of speakers at this year’s Banff World Media Festival. The writer, whose credits also include the HBO film “Mountainhead,” will conduct a keynote at the fest, to be
Airline Lost Documentary Oscar for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin,’ Director Says
The TSA forced Pavel Talankin, the helmer and subject of the film, to check his little gold man, but it never arrived.