Michelle Williams, Daisy Edgar-Jones Debut Tense Trailer for Workplace Thriller ‘A Place in Hell’

Neon teased Chloe Domont's feature at CinemaCon ahead of its December release.

$1.4 trillion utility spending spree to keep up with AI data centers could hike electric bills: study

US utilities are planning to spend a record $1.4 trillion on the power grid to keep up with data center demands – and it could hike electricity bills even higher for Americans, according to a new study.

LISTEN: Coachella vs. Couchella — Debating the Experience; Big Moments From Karol G, Addison Rae, Sombr, Slayyter, Clipse, Wet Leg, Jamie xx and More

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety music mavens Jem Aswad, Chris Willman and Steven J. Horowitz unpack the first weekend of the Coachella music festival. The three debate the experience of attending the desert gathering in person versus taking it in as

Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Phoebe Dynevor in Adaptation of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘Beach Read’

The actor has scored the co-leading role of Gus Everett.

Cherfilus-McCormick attorneys request federal trial delay

The trial of the Democratic member of Congress is scheduled to begin on April 20.

David Lee Roth on Hanging With Teddy Swims at Coachella: ‘We Got Along Like Pirates’

The former Van Halen frontman and perpetual showman tells us how he ended up singing "Jump" at his first Coachella

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

The company has now removed over 25 games from Valve's storefront, including some Star Wars titles

‘The Madison’ Renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+

“The Madison” has been renewed for Season 3, Variety has learned. The series originally debuted on Paramount+ in March, while a second season has already been filmed. No premiere date is set for Season 2 at the time of this publishing. Per Paramount, “The Madison” reached 8

Gallego: 'I deeply regret' Swalwell relationship, 'I was wrong'

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) expressed regret on Tuesday for his friendship with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and denied any knowledge of wrongdoing after the California Democrat was accused of several sexual misconduct violations. “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us … My

Legend of Zelda line named #1 video game quote of all time

A definitive list of the best video game quotes ever puts Link ahead of Mario, Metal Gear, Resident Evil and more

Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ fuel trend of creeps secretly filming women, posting videos online without consent: report

Pickup artists and would-be influencers are increasingly using the glasses to turn real-life encounters into content.

Gas, diesel prices drop in more than 20 states since last week

Prices at the pump have seemingly eased in roughly half the country since last week.

Justin Bieber Sees Huge Streaming Surge After Headlining Coachella

Tracks off Swag and Swag II saw big jumps, but plays of back-catalog hits like “U Smile,” “One Love,” and “Favorite Girl” enjoyed particularly big spikes

Marine Johnson, Luca Colucci Lead Kim Nguyen’s ‘The Hourglass’ Hostage Drama (Exclusive)

The ‘War Witch’ director’s ninth movie is shooting in Spain, Morroco and Montreal through to mid-May.

Senate Republicans plan to vote next week on budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he plans to bring a budget resolution to the Senate floor as soon as next week to set the stage for bypassing a Democratic filibuster of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border

Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon

Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Fluorescent technique reveals hidden scale of microfiber pollution from our clothes

Pollution released from our textiles is smaller and more irregular in shape than previously thought, according to new research led by The University of Manchester. In a study published in Scientific Reports, Manchester researchers—in collaboration with researchers from the

Limonene enables highly efficient asymmetric synthesis via the Mitsunobu reaction

Many bioactive molecules used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics contain enantiomers, which are structural isomers that exist as nonsuperimposable mirror images in right- and left-handed forms. Therefore, in asymmetric synthesis, controlling the formation of the desired

Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from House amid sexual misconduct allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday amid uproar over allegations of sexual misconduct. The House clerk on Tuesday afternoon read notices that Gonzales was resigning effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night,

MC Lyte Talks ‘Surreal’ and ‘Humbling’ Rock Hall of Fame Induction

“It’s a testament to a career that I’ve worked almost four decades in now,” Lyte as a Rock rapper says

Swalwell and Gonzales resign

Spanish film ‘Deaf’ awarded with the European Parliament's 2026 LUX Prize

The European Parliament awarded its LUX film prize to "Sorda" ("Deaf") from the Spanish director Eva Libertad and actress Miriam Garlo, who have replicated on the big screen their deep and special relationship.

Trump responds to FEMA official's teleportation claim: 'A little strange'

President Trump on Tuesday described statements about teleportation from one of the top officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as “a little strange.” Gregg Phillips has long shared stories about spiritual and supernatural experiences while receiving

Trump urges GOP unity to push forward key spy powers vote

In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump called on lawmakers to set aside their divisions over the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Raskin introduces long-shot bill to assess president’s fitness under 25th Amendment

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced a bill on Tuesday that would establish a commission to examine whether the president is fit to serve in office. More than 70 Democrats called for President Trump’s removal from office

Freedom 250 unveils official website to celebrate US semiquincentennial

Freedom 250, a public-private partnership, launched 250.gov on Tuesday to commemorate the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial. A press release shared first with The Hill described the new website as a “powerful new digital hub designed to bring Americans together” ahead of

U.S. blockade has turned back six ships leaving Strait of Hormuz

More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a “net,” officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation.

PC Gaming Tinkerer Throws Down The Gauntlet With $950 DIY Steam Machine

Also: did Subnautica 2 just lose its publisher?

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as part of its plan to offsetthe Iran war's energy impact, a draft document showed.

Star Wars actor reveals how Darth Maul's voice has evolved over time

If you're a Darth Maul fan, there's no doubt you've recognized subtle changes to the ex-Sith Lord's voice. Sam Witwer reveals why.

Disney Lorcana just revealed 32 new cards from Toy Story, The Incredibles, Brave, and more

Lorcana just delivered a major preview for Wilds Unknown, its next set due out in May.

“ The internet known within China is a very...

“ The internet known within China is a very different internet to the one known by the world at large . It is censored, regulated and structured quite differently. It is controlled and managed, rather than organic and sprawling.”

Integration of two genes: A valuable strategy for developing virus-resistant tomatoes

Tomato yellow leaf curl disease (TYLCD), caused by begomoviruses, is a global problem in tomato production, affecting yield. While introduction of resistance genes is one of the strategies to control TYLCD, introduction of a single Ty-gene is inadequate in providing full

Torsion balances set strongest direct limits yet on ultralight dark matter

Dark matter is believed to make up a large fraction of the matter in the universe, yet its true nature remains unknown. Most past experiments have focused on heavier dark matter candidates, while much lighter dark matter, with masses closer to the mass of a neutrino, has been

‘His & Hers’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 10 Most Popular English-Language TV Title of All Time With 98.2 Million Views

“His & Hers” broke onto Netflix’s list of its most popular English-language TV titles of all time. Replacing Season 1 of “The Night Agent,” premiered in 2023 and was No. 10 on the chart until now, the limited series crossed 98.2 million views during Netflix’s April 6-12 viewing

Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ Enters 12 Emmy Categories, Positioning Young Cast for Potential Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)

“Maybe there is a beast…maybe it’s only us.” More than 70 years after William Golding introduced that chilling idea in his 1954 novel, “Lord of the Flies” is being reimagined for television and positioning itself as a major Emmy contender this season. Netflix and the BBC’s new

Juan Devis Named President of Film Independent

Devis will be stepping into the role previously held by Josh Welsh.

Film Independent Names Juan Devis as President

Juan Devis has been named president of Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, acting president Brenda Robinson announced on Tuesday. Devis will step into the role on April 20. An accomplished media executive, creative

Watch live: Vance gives remarks at TPUSA event in Georgia

Vice President Vance will join Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday afternoon as part of the organization's tour focused on college campuses across the nation. Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has already thrown

Like Baby Steps, the devs' speedrun reaction video is hilarious, unpredictable, and one giant troll

"Imagine you've just watched this, which you have. How would you react if you were reacting maximally truthfully?"

Trump asks GOP to 'unify' ahead of vote on spy powers

President Trump on Tuesday called for Republican unity in renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) authorizes the government to spy on foreigners located abroad, but in doing so it can sweep up information on

Marathon's mid-season patch is a big one: 11 new weapon variants, Recon buffs, and a 'Mercy Kit' for reviving strangers

Plus some welcome quality-of-life changes.

Most Americans opposed to Trump signature on money: Poll

Most Americans are against having President Trump’s signature on paper currency, a move the Treasury Department announced last month. In the The Economist/YouGov poll, 59 percent of respondents said they either “somewhat disapprove” or “strongly disapprove" when it comes to

IMF warns Trump’s Iran war could unleash global recession

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran could slow global economic growth, stoke inflation, and increase the possibility of a worldwide recession and energy crisis. The war being waged by US President Donald Trump and the government of

Hear The Rolling Stones’ Secret New 7″ Single “Rough And Twisted”

The Rolling Stones are almost certainly the most famous currently-active rock ‘n’ roll band on the face of the planet, and all the surviving members are roughly one billion years old. They don’t need to hype up a new record by doing viral-marketing stunts, but they’re doing it

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Are the fairs worth the back pain and steep ticket prices? Paddy Johnson has the answer.

Mirror-positioning method could make quantum gravity tests possible

In quantum physics, objects can exist in multiple states at the same time—a phenomenon known as quantum superposition, where a particle does not have a single definite value of position or momentum until it is measured. A major open question is whether gravity, one of the

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Forecasts of the impact of artificial intelligence range from the apocalyptic to the utopian. An October 2025 report from Senate Democrats, for example, predicted AI will destroy millions of U.S. jobs. A couple of years earlier, consultant company McKinsey forecast AI will add

How many ABC News staffers will get axed in Disney bloodbath?

ABC News is getting hit with layoffs amid broader cuts at parent-Disney, according to a source close to the network.

Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks ‘Improved’ With Path Tracing, And It Most Certainly Doesn’t

Capcom’s sci-fi shooter was probably made to be that dark for a reason