Tara Reid Hospitalized After Claiming Her Drink Was Drugged at Chicago Bar
The actress said she stepped away from her drink on Saturday night and the next thing she knew, she was “passed out [and] in the hospital"
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Summer Walker’s ‘Finally Over It’ Lands at No. 2 With Year’s Biggest Debut for a Female R&B Artist
With her third studio album “Finally Over It” debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this week, Summer Walker not only secured the biggest R&B debut by a woman in 2025, but also chalked up her fourth Top 10 entry on the chart. The 18-song record debuts with 77,000 equivalent
Actor Awards Predictions: Timothée Chalamet Chases History as Ariana Grande Goes for SAG Gold in a Season of Populist Favorites and Indie Prestige
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.
‘Love Thy Nader’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu and Freeform
“Love Thy Nader” has been renewed for a second season on Hulu and Freeform, which will premiere in 2026. Per the official logline, the reality series follows “the unapologetic and determined Nader sisters — Brooks, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane — who left their humble
KC Global Media, Rein Entertainment Sign Five-Movie Slate Deal to Step Up Asian Content Production
The regional players are cementing their partnership after collaborating on the six-part action crime series ‘Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence.'
Scarlett Johansson to Star in New ‘Exorcist’ Movie
Scarlett Johansson will star in the next “Exorcist” movie for Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. Mike Flanagan is writing, directing and producing the newest installment, which has been described as a “radical new take” on the property. The original “Exorcist,” directed by
Scarlett Johansson to Star in New ‘Exorcist’ Horror Movie for Blumhouse, Universal
Mike Flanagan, who previously tackled Stephen King adaptations 'Gerald's Game' and 'Doctor Sleep,' is writing and will direct the feature film.
Lupita Nyong’o Says Oscar Win for ’12 Years a Slave’ Led to Acting Offers to Play More Slaves; One Offer Included the Pitch: ‘This Time You’re on a Slave Ship!’
Lupita Nyong’o revealed in an interview with CNN that winning an Oscar for her supporting performance in “12 Years a Slave” only led to acting offers for more slave roles in the months that followed her breakthrough victory. Nyong’o made her feature film acting debut as Patsy
Shawn Levy on the Origins of ‘Stranger Things,’ Working With Matt and Ross Duffer and Why ‘Sticking the Landing’ Is Their ‘North Star Principle’
Shawn Levy’s go-to shorthand for Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of “Stranger Things” — which Levy brought to Netflix through his company, 21 Laps, in March 2015 — is simply “the brothers.” He calls them that frequently and affectionately, as he speaks with Variety over Zoom
Adam Shankman’s RuPaul-Led Action Comedy Gets Title, Release Date (Exclusive)
The ‘Hairspray’ director’s latest movie for Bleecker Street and World of Wonder is called ‘STOP! THAT! TRAIN!’
8 Reasons Aliens Exist and Have Visited Earth, According to ‘The Age of Disclosure’ Documentary
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs, have been visiting earth for decades and the U.S. government knows about it. At least that’s the case made in the recently released documentary “The Age of Disclosure.” In the 110-minute independently-made doc,
Dennis Quaid’s ‘Saving Yellowstone,’ From Osmosis Global, Lands at Discovery (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Grant’s Osmosis Global shingle is launching a first-run unscripted U.S. studio model, with Discovery’s upcoming “Saving Yellowstone With Dennis Quaid” as the first project. The series, which follows Quaid as he highlights the ongoing threats to the “Greater Yellowstone
‘The Morning Show’ Cast and Producers on Filming Season 4 Finale the Day After the Election and Tackling Current Events in Season 5: ‘The World Is Upside Down’
“The Morning Show” has a knack for covering current events — the MeToo movement, space travel and in Season 4, AI. And that reflection of what’s happening in the real world will likely continue into Season 5. “I think we will be leaning into what’s going on now. The current
Udo Kier, German Actor in ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and Lots of Lars von Trier Films, Dies at 81
He also appeared in ‘Flesh for Frankenstein,’ ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,’ ‘Melancholia,’ ‘Swan Song,’ ‘The Secret Agent’ and much more.
Rebecca Yarros’ ‘Variation’ Film Adaptation Set at Amazon From ‘It Ends With Us’ Screenwriter; Obamas’ Higher Ground and Misty Copeland Producing
A film adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ best-selling ballerina novel “Variation” is in the works at Amazon MGM Studios, Variety has confirmed. “It Ends With Us” screenwriter Christy Hall is penning the script for the movie and President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground
As ‘Stranger Things’ Comes to an End, Its Impact on the ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Renaissance Keeps Rolling
“Something is coming. Something hungry for blood. A shadow grows on the wall behind you, swallowing you in darkness. It is almost here.” The first dialogue spoken in Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” 12-year-old Mike Wheeler’s (Finn Wolfhard) scene-setting for a fictional attack
Ice-T Says Reduced ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Screen Time Is Due to Budget Amid Kelli Giddish’s Return: ‘Everything Was Cool With Me. I Understood’
Ice-T is explaining the lack of Fin on Season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” After Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T has been on the Dick Wolf series the longest, joining the show in Season 2 in 2000. However, he’s only appeared in four of the eight episodes this year. “It’s
Sony Lands Movie Rights to James Islington’s ‘Hierarchy’ Fantasy Book Series (Exclusive)
The acquisition happens as the second novel in the series, 'The Strength of the Few,' lands at the top of the New York Times best-seller list.
‘All’s Fair’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
Justice is served? “All’s Fair” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. The Ryan Murphy series debuted on Nov. 4 and quickly became a camp classic. Despite being despised by critics (Variety dubbed it a “condescending take on girlboss fantasia”), the divorce lawyer drama
Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal on What Took So Long for an ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Reunion and Why There Will Never Be a Reboot
During the waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray Romano was flipping through Peacock when he stumbled across his old show “Everybody Loves Raymond.” And whaddyuh know, it was pretty good! “I hadn’t seen an episode in 10 years, 15 years,” he says. “And I went, ‘wow!’ I
Kevin Spacey Clarifies He’s Not Actually ‘Homeless’ After Viral Interview
The actor posted a video saying The Telegraph misconstrued his comments about having “no home"
LISTEN: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Soars to Fourth-Highest Opening of 2025; HBO Preps for Busy 2026 Amid Warner Bros. Discovery M&A Drama
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks Universal Pictures’ risky decision to break “Wicked” in two parts, and how it paid off with a record haul. And Jennifer Maas gives us an update on the mood at HBO as parent company Warner Bros.
Remembering Robert Pietranton: A PR Legend With a Taste for Springsteen, Scorsese, Soccer and Steelers
Former Variety staffer Stu Levine, now a PR executive at NBCUniversal, was a close friend of publicity and communications exec Robert Pietranton, the Warner Bros. TV Group senior VP who died last week at 56. Here, Levine shares his personal memories of Pietranton. Thank you,
How ‘Frankenstein’ Used Color to Create Victorian-Era Edinburgh: ‘Everything Is Vintage and of the Period’
While beginning the pre-production process for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” production designer Tamara Deverell began her research by going to museums to create the look of 1850s Edinburgh. “One of the first opportunities I had to spend time with Guillermo was when we
Greg Berlanti, Bash Doran’s ‘Foster Dade’ Hulu Pilot Casts Cameron Mann (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Foster Dade” pilot at Hulu has added Cameron Mann to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively. Mann will appear in the pilot, which is based on the Nash Jenkins novel “Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos,” alongside previously announced cast members Matt Bomer and Chloe East.
Sinclair Offers to Acquire E.W. Scripps for $7 per Share in Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Sinclair, the second-biggest U.S. TV station group owner, has proposed to acquire smaller rival E.W. Scripps Co. in its entirety, offering $7 per share for stock in Scripps that it does not already own. Sinclair disclosed the takeover bid Monday in an SEC filing and also said
Terry Gilliam Confronts His Most Absurd Legacy: ‘I’m Responsible for QAnon’
Terry Gilliam always knew that “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” would leave a cultural mark far outstripping its modest box-office returns. But he never thought it would morph into a kind of foundational text for the tinfoil-hat right. “I’m responsible for QAnon,” he says, half
Will ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ and Other Holiday Hopefuls Salvage the 2025 Box Office?
This year was supposed to cement the great box office reset. Instead, 2025 has fallen far short of that promise. Winter was bleak, and although spring surged and summer was decent, the fall season has been tragic. With an inconsistent supply of hits, waning interest in
Uruguay Sends Tribeca Winner ‘Don’t You Let Me Go’ to Oscars
Uruguay has submitted time travel drama “Don’t You Let Me Go” (“Agarrame fuerte”) to vie for the Best International Feature prize at the 98th Oscars. Winner of the Nora Ephron Award at the Tribeca Festival where it had its world premiere, the drama is the latest from directing
‘Y: Marshals’ Trailer: Kayce Dutton Rides Again in First Look at ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff
CBS has released the first full trailer for “Y: Marshals.” The upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff series will debut on CBS on March 1, 2026. Luke Grimes stars in the series, reprising the role of Kayce Dutton. In the trailer, Kayce opens by saying, “I fought every day to get out
Zach Bryan Announces 2026 U.S. and International Tour Dates
Zach Bryan is set to embark on his biggest international tour yet, “With Heaven on Tour,” a U.S. and European run of dates kicking off March 7, 2026 in St. Louis at the Dome at America’s Center. The tour spans over 40 dates across North America and Europe, including stops in
‘7th Heaven’ Star Barry Watson Boards Teen Cancer Short ‘Bad Survivor’ as EP to Adapt for TV (Exclusive)
Watson, who played Matt Camden on the WB teen drama, is a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor.
Sundance Short ‘Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting’ Boarded by Spooky Pictures’ Roy Lee and Steven Schneider (EXCLUSIVE)
“Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting,” the fantasy short film that has been amassing awards and buzz since it premiered in Sundance earlier this year, has got the backing of two seasoned genre filmmakers. Under their Spooky Pictures label, Roy Lee (“Weapons,” “Barbarian,” “It”) and
Smart Home Gift Guide: The Best Blink Home Security Camera to Buy Online in 2025
Since launching in 2009, Blink has made a name for itself in the smart home tech and home security industry with top-of-the-line security cameras, advanced motion detection and the overall safety of homes, property and families. And now for Black Friday, the company is
Lil Dicky Heads to Big Screen: Dave Burd’s Animated Movie in the Works at DreamWorks (Exclusive)
The rapper and comedian is known for starring on the FX series 'Dave.'
Fandango Raises $2.5 Million For Boys & Girls Clubs Through Round Up Feature, Announces Academy Museum as Seasonal Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Fandango has raised more than $2.5 million from moviegoers who opted to round their ticket purchases to the nearest dollar in support of community-driven philanthropic initiatives. The feature has been dubbed Round Up and it launched in Jan. 2025. The donations have been used
Ethan Hawke to Receive Career Achievement Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival (Exclusive)
The actor joins previously announced honorees Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chloe Zhao and Michael B. Jordan, among others.
Critics Choice Awards Unveil First Below-the-Line Shortlists in 11 Categories: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘F1’ Lead Craft Contenders
For the first time in its history, the Critics Choice Association has released an official shortlist across 11 artisan categories, spotlighting the behind-the-scenes craftspeople who created some of the year’s most acclaimed films. The shortlists, which span categories from
Hilary Duff Reflects on Her Musical Return With New Album ‘luck … or something’ After Nearly a Decade: “I Was Really Ready to Reintroduce Myself”
Nearly ten years after releasing her last studio album — 2015’s “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” — Hilary Duff looked back on her early pop career, the pressures that shaped it and why she felt now was finally the right time to return to music. In a recent conversation for Variety’s
Hugh Jackman on Wolverine Return: ‘I Am Never Saying Never Again’
Hugh Jackman recently appeared on “The Graham Norton Show” (via Entertainment Weekly), where he proclaimed that he will never say he is never playing Wolverine again. Jackman announced he was done playing the iconic X-Men superhero after 2017’s “Logan,” which ended with the
‘Industry’ Season 4 Sets January Premiere Date as HBO Drops Stirring Teaser
“Industry” is returning for business. Season 4 of the critically acclaimed drama series will debut on HBO and HBO Max on Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes of the eight-episode season will air weekly. The logline for the new season reads as follows: “At the top of their game
‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets LISA as Season 12 Icon
Epic Games has revealed that singer, rapper, dancer and actress LISA will be the Icon for its next “Fortnite Festival.” The multi-hyphenate K-pop superstar will take the stage for Season 12 of the in-game Fortnite event as the main act of the new “Starlux Music Pass,” which
Mubi Hires Publicity Veteran VJ Carbone to Oversee the Company’s U.S. Film Campaigns and Expanding Presence (EXCLUSIVE)
As it gears up for a busy awards season, Mubi has hired veteran publicity executive VJ Carbone as VP of communications in the U.S.. Under his role at Mubi, Carbone will oversee publicity for the company’s U.S. film campaigns and expanding U.S. presence. He will be based in the
Rupert Grint Wrote a Letter “Passing the Baton” to New Ron Weasley in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’: “Quite Strange to Have the Cycle Happening Again”
The British actor said that seeing the casting announcement for the new Ron, Harry and Hermione in HBO's upcoming series took him "straight back" to when he, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson were cast.
Dorothy Speaks! ‘Wicked: For Good’ Actor Bethany Weaver Says Taking Over Judy Garland’s Iconic Role Was a ‘Life-Changing Experience’
“Wicked: For Good” viewers might never see her face, but the actor Bethany Weaver plays a huge role in the blockbuster musical sequel. Weaver takes over the role of Dorothy Gale, originally played by Judy Garland in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz.” The actor took to Instagram during
George Clooney to Receive Film at Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Award
George Clooney will be honored with Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st Chaplin Award. He will be feted at a gala on April 27. This recognition comes after Clooney’s latest film, “Jay Kelly,” played at the New York Film Festival, hosted by Film at Lincoln Center. Clooney has been in
‘Wicked’: How Universal’s Risky Gamble to Split the Musical Into Two Movies Paid Off at the Box Office
More than a few eyebrows were raised around Hollywood when Universal decided to turn “Wicked” into two separate films. Yes, the stage show has been a sensation on Broadway for decades. But it’s a risk to split any movie in half and count on audiences to return a year or more
HBO Max Black Friday Deal: 73% Off Basic Plan With Ads for One Year
Warner Bros. Discovery is hoping to lock in new and returning HBO Max customers with a one-week Black Friday promotion. Beginning Monday, eligible subscribers can sign up for HBO Max’s Basic With Ads plan with a special Black Friday offer of $2.99 per month for the first 12
Dorra Zarrouk on Directing Debut ‘The Life That Remains,’ Doha’s Growing Film Ecosystem, and Two Decades of Screen Stardom
Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk (“Whispering Sands”) was in Doha for the launch of the city’s inaugural film festival, bringing with her the perspective of an actor who has recently expanded her work behind the camera. After two decades as one of the Arab world’s most
George Clooney to Receive Film at Lincoln Center’s 2026 Chaplin Award
The two-time Oscar winner — whose latest film, 'Jay Kelly,' opened in theaters earlier this month before hitting Netflix on Dec. 5 — will be honored at a gala celebration in New York in April.