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Weekend Update Skewers ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Golden Globe Noms and the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast on ‘SNL’
“Weekend Update” anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost brought their usual pop culture snark to “Saturday Night Live” on the Dec. 13 episode, and several topics have been of interest to Variety readers this week. He are some of the punchiest pop culture jokes. On Trump’s recent
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Has One Big Takeaway from Trump’s Kennedy Center Awards
"Is Donald Trump a gay man from 1978?" Michael Che wonders
‘SNL’ Parodies Variety’s Actors on Actors Series With Holiday Characters Edition, Featuring The Grinch, Scrooge and Rudolph
“Saturday Night Live” revealed their own version of Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” series on the Dec. 13 episode of the late night sketch show. The “SNL” spin was dubbed “Characters on Characters,” and invited some iconic holiday favorites to interact — including a discussion
Dakota Johnson Joins Lily Allen to Play ‘Madeline’ on ‘SNL’
Star Dakota Johnson made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this week, playing the mysterious “Madeline” during Lily Allen’s performance of that track. The song was Allen’s second of the night. During the performance, Johnson was mostly hidden behind a screen
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Stumped By Epstein Photos While on Ambien, Adderall
The president also reveals his administration has blown up a "drug plane," which is actually Santa's sleigh
Donald Trump Bombs Santa, Slams Warner Bros. Sale and Celebrates Epstein Condoms in ‘SNL’ Cold Open
“Saturday Night Live” opened this week’s episode with Donald Trump commenting on the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — by asking why anyone would even want to buy the studio: “They’ve got one of the worst studio lot tours in LA,” he groused. “You go on that thing, and it’s
The Weeknd Closes Catalog Partnership With Lyric Capital Said to Be in $1 Billion Range, ‘Unique’ Deal ‘Sets New Standard for Artist Equity and Control’
The Weeknd and Lyric Capital Group have closed a deal forming a business venture together wherein Lyric has invested in the artist’s music catalog from inception through 2025, reps for the artist confirm to Variety. The deal sees the Weeknd — real name: Abel Tesfaye — and his
Kanye West Documentary ‘In Whose Name?’ Available to Stream at Midnight
The film features high profile appearances from President Donald Trump, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Diddy, Anna Wintour, the late Charlie Kirk and Kim Kardashian.
Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format
During a Saturday-night town hall led by Bari Weiss, the recently named editor in chief of CBS News, most of Madison Avenue sought an off-ramp. The program featured an in-depth interview with Erika Kirk, the CEO of the conservative advocacy organization Turning Point USA and
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason Recalls the Making of ‘Wish You Were Here,’ as 50th Anniversary Boxed Set Arrives: ‘There Wasn’t a Theme to the Record Until Syd Barrett Visited the Studio’
How we wish we were there … back in 1975, that is, and able to again listen to Pink Floyd’s magnum opus “Wish You Were Hear” as a fresh work for the very first time, as opposed to hearing it through 50 years of hindsight. [Insert “mind blown” hand gesture here.] But the
Vin Diesel Says He “Wrote a Role” for Cristiano Ronaldo in Next ‘Fast’ Movie
The actor and soccer star posed for a photo together on Instagram where Diesel teased the athlete's potential involvement in the franchise.
Nicki Minaj Says It’s ‘Impossible’ For Gavin Newsom to Become President in 2028: ‘He Thinks He’s Tom Cruise’
Nicki Minaj went after California Governor Gavin Newsom in a series of X posts on Friday, targeting a quote from the presidential hopeful in which he supports trans youth. During a recent appearance on The Ezra Klein Show, Newsom said, “I want to see trans kids… There’s no
Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian 2 Livestream: How to Watch the WBC Title Match Pay-Per-View Online
In an epic rematch for the championship, Bash Boxing travels to “The City of Angels,” where Swiss boxer Badou Jack (29-3-3) defends his WBC Cruiserweight title belt against Armenian-born German Noel Mikaelian (27-3-0) on Saturday, Dec. 13. Championing Mental Health 2: Jack vs.
John Cena’s Final Match: Here’s How to Watch ‘WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event’ Live Online
World Wrestling Entertainment is going to “The District” with “WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event” for John Cena’s final match. Since signing with the WWE in 2001, John Cena has been one of the most popular and now-iconic pro wrestlers with fans from all around the world. And now,
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman’s Critique of Show’s Sex Scenes: ‘Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?’
“Heated Rivarly” stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have responded to “I Love LA” star Jordan Firstman, who said the show’s depiction of gay sex is “not how gay people fuck.” On an Instagram post reporting Firstman’s criticism, Arnaud commented, “Is there only one way to
Amazon Luna Launches on Comcast’s Xfinity Devices in the U.S (Gaming News Roundup)
Comcast and Amazon have partnered to launch the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service across X1 and Xfinity Xumo Stream Box devices in the U.S. Additionally, Rogers customers in Canada will have access to Luna on the Rogers Xfinity Stream Box. Under the deal, those with Prime
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape Livestream — Here’s How to Watch the MMA Event Online
The Ultimate Fighting Championship goes back home to “Sin City” for UFC Fight Night. American Brandon Royval (17-8-0) takes on Portugese fighter Manel Kape (21-7-0), as the main card’s flyweight marquee matchup. On Saturday, Dec. 13, UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape takes place
Vin Diesel Says He ‘Wrote A Role’ For Cristiano Ronaldo In ‘Fast X: Part 2’: ‘He Is a Real One’
Fans can expect to spot a familiar face in the final “Fast & Furious” movie, “Fast X: Part 2”: Cristiano Ronaldo. Vin Diesel, who leads the film franchise as Dominic “Dom” Toretto, seemingly confirmed the soccer star’s cameo when he shared a snap of the two on his Instagram
Box Office Annihilation: ‘Zootopia 2’ Clears $1B Globally Faster Than Any PG-Rated Pic in History
In a double win, the animated blockbuster is also pulling ahead of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' to rule the roost at this weekend's box office.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie on His Shirtless Audition, Unscripted Kissing With Hudson Williams and the Season 2 Renewal: ‘The Only Way to Make This Make Sense Is to Stick to the Books’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about Episode 4 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. When Connor Storrie was filming his self-tape for “Heated Rivalry,” he decided he had to show off his body. “I was like, ‘If we’re doing a show that heavily involves sex,’”
Frankie Muniz Says ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Was First Time He Was ‘Happy to Call Myself an Actor’ and One of the ‘Best Times’ He’s Had on Set
Frankie Muniz is getting candid about returning to the small screen for the four-episode “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot “Life’s Still Unfair,” describing the experience as the first in his entire life that he was “happy to call myself an actor.” “I’ve always been like, ‘Oh
Diane Kruger on Playing Postpartum Anxiety in ‘Little Disasters’: ‘The Emotional Extremes That Were Required Almost Broke Me’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Little Disasters,” now streaming on Paramount+. Over the past year, a cinematic trend has emerged that powerfully underscores the intense difficulties of motherhood. From “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” and “Sinners” to “One Battle
Inside the ‘Marty Supreme’ Blimp: How A24’s Marketing Campaign Took Two Variety Reporters Flying High Above Los Angeles
It’s not every day you get the chance to fly in a blimp — and definitely not the Insta-famous electric orange “Marty Supreme” aircraft. Full disclosure: Most of our colleagues thought we were crazy. “You’re going up in what?” or “You’re braver than I am” was a common refrain.
Gunther Says Fans ‘Will Get Their Hearts Broken’ During John Cena Retirement Match: ‘I’m Looking Forward to That’
WWE star Gunther will have the honor of facing John Cena in the final match of the latter’s career on Saturday, but the hard hitting Austrian is letting fans know now not to get their hopes for Cena up too high. “It’s going to be a great day where everybody’s going to tune in
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Hops to $6.2 Million, ‘Ella McCay’ Polls Low With $850,000 Opening Day
While “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” claw for the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, James L. Brooks’ political dramedy “Ella McCay” must settle for scraps. “Zootopia 2” took the top spot, grossing $6.2 million in its third Friday at the
‘Taghiyev: Oil’ Review: Azerbaijan’s Oscar Hopeful is the First Act of a Larger Biopic
Zaur Gasimli’s “Taghiyev: Oil” is the first film in a potential tetralogy, so it should come as no surprise that it plays like an extended first act. Azerbaijan’s 2026 Oscar entry, about philanthropist, oil magnate and “father of the nation” Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, is resplendent
Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 Years Old: ‘It’s Not Enough’
Mary Poppins star says in new interview on centennial birthday, "You want to live more, and I plan to."
‘Black Rabbit, White Rabbit’ Review: Disqualified for the Oscars, Tajikistan Drama Is an Inviting, Meandering Meta-Narrative
Selected by Tajikistan but ultimately not accepted by the Academy to compete in the Oscar international feature category, “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” begins ambitiously, with a famous quote from playwright Anton Chekhov about setups and payoffs — about how if a gun is
Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60
Appearing in a plethora of projects across his career, Greene often portrayed villains on screen.
Abraham Quintanilla, Father and Manager of Music Icon Selena, Dies at 86
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the patriarch who helped shape the career of his daughter, Tejano superstar Selena, and remained the steward of her legacy for three decades after her death, has died. He was 86. The news was announced Saturday morning by his son, A.B. Quintanilla III,
Dick Van Dyke Turns 100: How the Centenarian Triumphed in the ‘Risky’ Musical ‘Mary Poppins’ After Weathering His Show’s Near-Cancellation and an Emmy Boycott
As Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and celebrates six Emmys over more than seven decades in the TV trenches, it’s hard to imagine there was a time before he was a national treasure. The fledgling funny man was no overnight success — before his first big break, Van Dyke shlepped his
How Bridget Everett Stole the Starry ‘Knives Out 3’ With One Powerhouse Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in “Wake Up Dead Man,” currently streaming on Netflix. About midway through “Wake Up Dead Man,” the buzz of activity and intrigue around the murder of a small-town priest slows down — way down.
Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dead at 60
Character actor who specialized in criminals and corrupt cops also appeared in The Usual Suspects , Training Day , and Blue Streak
‘Supergirl’ Takes Over TikTok for a Day
The DC Studios movie becomes the first trailer ever to be served up to every TikTok user in the United States and 12 other territories.
Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons Reunite 14 Years After ‘Friday Night Lights’ to Discuss ‘Sinners,’ ‘Bugonia’ and Why Their Show ‘Felt Like Anarchy’
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. The “Friday Night Lights” rallying cry has certainly proven true for Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons. After the beloved high school football TV series concluded in 2011, Jordan starred in Ryan Coogler’s 2013 debut feature, “Fruitvale
