Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Comedy Special, ‘The Unstoppable’
The legendary comedian released a new Netflix special on Friday night
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Dave Chappelle Announces Surprise Netflix Special Releasing After Jake Paul Fight
Dave Chappelle is delivering a holiday treat for standup fans by surprise dropping a new Netflix special called “The Unstoppable.” Before the main event during the Dec. 18 Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight night, Chappelle stopped by the livestream with a short clip to
‘My Hero Academia’ to Celebrate 10th Anniversary With New Episode, Global Concert Tour
Toho has revealed celebrations for the 10th anniversary of “My Hero Academia The Animation,” unveiling plans for a new episode, global concert tour and commemorative visual at Jump Festa. The milestone anniversary arrives as the anime adaptation of Kohei Horikoshi’s manga
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shooting Wraps
Director Destin Daniel Cretton announced the news on Friday in a heartfelt post where he thanked the cast, crew and Tom Holland.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ending Explained: Everyone Who Dies, and Will There Be an ‘Avatar 4’?
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” now playing in theaters. Director James Cameron is back with biggest and longest “Avatar” movie yet, “Fire and Ash.” Taking place shortly after the events of 2022’s “The Way of Water,” “Fire and
Blake Lively’s Lawyers Blast Justin Baldoni’s Lawyers’ Deposition Behavior, Say Questions About Her Sex History Should Be Off Limits
Blake Lively’s lawyers filed a motion for sanctions Friday against attorneys for Justin Baldoni, accusing them of laughing, speechifying and engaging in other disruptive behavior during depositions. Her lawyers have also complained about questions regarding Lively’s romantic
AJ Michalka and Alexander Ludwig Cast in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4
The new season of the hit HBO show is set to take place in France, but no further details have been shared
James Bond Movies Set to Stream on Netflix in Deal With Amazon
Netflix viewers are about to be stirred and possibly even shaken as several James Bond titles are set to come to the streaming giant starting in January. It’s a surprising development considering Amazon MGM owns the James Bond library and the two are streaming competitors.
‘The Last Frontier’ Canceled After One Season at Apple TV (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Last Frontier” has been canceled after one season at Apple TV. The thriller series stared Jason Clarke as Frank Remnick, who is described as “the lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska. Remnick’s jurisdiction is turned upside down when a prison
‘The Housemaid’ Movie Adaptation: Five Biggest Changes Made From Freida McFadden’s Novel
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points in “The Housemaid,” now in theaters. For fans of Freida McFadden’s thriller novel “The Housemaid,” watching the Lionsgate adaptation movie was a bit of a different experience — we went in knowing the twist.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Wraps Filming; Director Thanks Tom Holland for ‘Your Generous Leadership’ and ‘Relentless Work Ethic’
That’s a wrap on “Spider-Man” star Tom Holland for his latest outing as the web-slinging Marvel superhero. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” director Destin Daniel Cretton announced Friday that filming has wrapped on the fourth of Holland’s solo movies, thanking the star for his
How Rob Reiner Influenced Today’s Comedy Creatives: “I Owe a Large Part of My Career to Him”
Jake Szymanski, the 'Jury Duty' director who helmed Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan's 2025 Super Bowl ad that paid tribute to 'When Harry Met Sally,' is among the talent helping to keep Reiner's legacy alive for future generations.
‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Casts AJ Michalka and Alexander Ludwig
Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka have been cast in Season 4 of “The White Lotus.” This makes them the first new additions to the series, which brings in a new lineup of stars — often including several A-listers — with each season. So far, only three cast members have appeared
Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Diagnosed With Schizophrenia Before Allegedly Murdering Parents
Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder
Nick Reiner Spoke About Drug Use, Paying Sex Workers and More in Podcast Interviews Before Parents’ Death
More than two hours of Nick Reiner discussing his heavy drug use and difficult relationship with his parents have been collected in an episode of the addiction and recovery podcast Dopey. The show, hosted by Dave Manheim, has previously interviewed notable guests including
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams on Spooning With Connor Storrie Off-Camera, Why Shane Came Out as a Bottom in Episode 5 and Wanting to Gain Muscle for Season 2
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about Episode 5 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. “Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie really are as close they appear. So much so that Williams stayed with Storrie in his Los Angeles apartment when
Natasha Lyonne Sets Next Feature Film ‘Bambo’ (Exclusive)
Lyonne will write, direct and produce the '80s-set boxing movie; the former 'Poker Face' star previously announced her feature directorial debut with AI film 'Uncanny Valley.'
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Cast Breakdown: See the Faces Behind All the Na’vi Characters
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is now playing in theaters, bringing with it a third eye-popping trip to Pandora and dozens of impressive motion capture performances. You may not recognize the likes of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Kate Winslet when they’re rendered
‘High Potential,’ ‘Tracker’ Ruled 2025 According to Nielsen Multiplatform Ratings, While Teens Love ‘The Rookie’ and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Tops With Kids
For broadcast TV, 2025 was the year that the narrative swung back their way — and we have “High Potential” and “Tracker” in particular to thank for that. Both shows continue to dominate with viewership when multiplatform numbers — linear, timeshifted and streaming — are
‘A Concert for Altadena’ Benefit to Feature Brandon Flowers, Rufus Wainwright, Mandy Moore, Many More
Rufus Wainwright, Lucius, Lord Huron, and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas have joined the lineup for “A Concert for Altadena,” a one-night-only benefit concert marking one year since the Eaton Fire that devastated the city. The concert, which supports fire recovery, is slated to
Timothée Chalamet Raps With EsDeeKid on ‘4 Raws Remix,’ Nodding to Rumors the Rapper Is His Alter Ego
Speculation has been flying over the past few weeks that EsDeeKid, a Liverpool rapper who performs with his face shrouded around his eyes, is actually the musical side project of actor Timothée Chalamet. Now, they’re both nodding to the rumors with an official collaboration on
Jenny McCarthy: ‘There Are More Conservatives Hiding Out in Hollywood Than You’d Know’ and ‘Secretly Supportive’ of RFK Jr.’s MAHA
Jenny McCarthy recently appeared on the “Culture Apothecary” podcast and said that Hollywood is full of secret conservatives who are staying quiet in order to avoid career backlash. The TV personality and “Masked Singer” judge also said that Hollywood has many names who are
James Steven Stepping Down as Warner Music’s Chief Communications Officer, Read His Farewell Note
James Steven, Warner Music Group‘s longtime chief communications officer and executive vice president is stepping down from his post. While his next destination has not been announced, multiple sources say he will be taking on a similar role at Universal Music Group, where he
Craig Brewer on ‘Song Sung Blue,’ Kate Hudson’s Liberation, Hugh Jackman’s ‘Quiet Despair’ and Missing John Singleton
Craig Brewer really misses John Singleton. Twenty-five years into a career that has consistently challenged Hollywood’s narrow definitions of diversity, Brewer tells a story of sitting in a Los Angeles hotel room the day after the Governor’s Awards, reflecting on how he’s
Variety and CNN’s ‘Actors on Actors’ Season 23 Breaks Franchise Record With Nearly 247 Million Social Video Views
Variety and CNN’s “Actors on Actors” Season 23 was the franchise’s most successful social campaign ever for an Oscars season. The video series, which pairs actors in conversation with one another to discuss the top contenders of awards season, drew 247 million views across
Netflix Buys Ready Player Me, an Avatar-Creation Developer, to Let Users Make Their Own Gaming Personas
Netflix will soon let customers make their own customized gaming avatars — which will travel across the streamer’s collection of titles — through the acquisition of Ready Player Me, an avatar-creation platform based in Estonia. Netflix said it will use Ready Player Me’s
‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Canceled By Paramount+ After One Season
Ta-ta, Tiva: The “NCIS” story of Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo and Ziva David ends here, at least for now. Paramount+ and CBS Studios announced Friday that “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” has been canceled after one season, and won’t be back for a Season 2. The “NCIS” spinoff starred Michael
The SAG Award That Made ‘Apollo 13’ the Film to Beat in the 1996 Oscar Race
The top prize from SAG-AFTRA was a true testament to teamwork.
Holiday Gifting: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Screenplays See Last-Minute Lift As Gift Ideas
Amazon is touting its collection of official screenplays and movie scripts as a great last-minute gift idea for film buffs and collectors like. From the complete “Stranger Things” scripts to an annotated “Godfather” collection, Amazon’s book charts currently include a number of
Popularity Growth of Women’s Basketball to Be Subject of Doc Feature ‘The Moment’ (Exclusive)
Set to premiere in 2026 as a Tubi Original, the film will focus on coach Dawn Staley leading the South Carolina Gamecocks to an undefeated season last year.
Karolina Wydra Unpacks That ‘Pluribus’ [SPOILER] and Rejects That Zosia is ‘Manipulating’ Carol: ‘They’re Coming From a Place of Love’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Episode 8 of “Pluribus,” now streaming on Apple TV. Carol’s 40 days and 40 nights of solitude have come to an end. And in this week’s episode of “Pluribus,” she makes the most out of her reunion with Zosia, her post-apocalypse
Antonia Thomas Joins Amy Poehler and Mike Schur’s Peacock Comedy ‘Dig’
Antonia Thomas has joined the cast of “Dig,” Peacock’s upcoming comedy series created by Amy Poehler and Mike Schur. According to the series logline, “Dig” follows “four women working at an archeological dig in Greece who are at wildly different crossroads in their lives. When
Bowen Yang to Exit ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7 Seasons
His Wicked co-star Ariana Grande is hosting his last hurrah, which features his longtime dream guest, Cher, performing
Sony Picks Up ‘The Surrogate Mother’ By ‘Housemaid’ Author Freida McFadden (Exclusive)
Journalist-turned-screenwriter Anna Klassen will pen the big-screen adaptation that will be produced by Marc Evans.
‘SNL’ Shocker: Bowen Yang to Exit Cast After Saturday’s Episode
Bowen Yang is exiting “Saturday Night Live” in the middle of his eighth season on the show. His last turn as a cast member will be this Saturday’s episode, which is being hosted by his “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest. Representatives for Yang and
Ron Howard’s ‘Alone at Dawn’ Rounds Out Cast With Sean Kaufman, Devon Bostick and More (Exclusive)
Michael Angelo Covino, Lauren Hutton, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine and José Zúñiga have also joined the cast of the Amazon MGM military feature that stars Adam Driver, Anne Hathaway and Betty Gilpin.
Donald Trump’s Name Added to Kennedy Center D.C. Exterior and Website, After Experts Say Renaming Move Is Illegal
The Kennedy Center, which first opened its doors more than 50 years ago, on Friday got a new addition: Donald Trump’s name, which is being added above the name of John F. Kennedy on the building’s façade in Washington, D.C. Workers on Friday added Trump’s name to the center,
‘Avatar’ Box Office: James Cameron’s 3rd Epic Fires Up With $12M in U.S. Previews
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has already earned north of $60 million overseas from its first raft of midweek markets, including an impressive opening day tally of at least $17 million in China.
‘House Guest’ Creator Scott Evans on How an At-Home Talk Show Evolved Into Something Profound: ‘What We’re Doing is Industry Shifting’
“What’s up, neighbors?” are Scott Evans’ famous first words to over 200,000 of his YouTube subscribers that he welcomes into his home every other Friday on his digital talk show, “House Guest.” From political figures such as Kamala Harris to beloved entertainers like Keke
PR Veteran Jeff Tobler Joins Universal TV Entertainment as Senior VP of Awards and Integrated Communications (EXCLUSIVE)
After roaming the world with Expedia, Jeff Tobler is coming home to the warm comforts of television. Variety has learned that Tobler has been tapped by Universal Television Entertainment to return to the land of the small screens and TV peaks as senior VP of awards and
Miley Cyrus to Receive Outstanding Artistic Achievement Honor at Palm Springs International Film Awards
Miley Cyrus will receive the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for her new song, “Dream As One,” featured in “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The Palm Springs Film Festival will run from Jan. 2 to 12, with the awards being presented on
Miley Cyrus to Receive Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival
Her song, "Dream as One," is featured in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' which is opening this weekend.
Kevin Costner Christmas Special Sets Second Airing on ABC: Stream It Online Here
Kevin Costner and ABC are delivering a second dose of holiday tidings with a repeat airing of the actor’s new Christmas special. “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas” originally premiered on Dec. 9 on ABC, though it was interrupted in some parts of the country by
7 Burning Questions About the Oscars’ Big Move to YouTube — From Mid-Speech Ads to a Comment Section From Hell?
The Academy has announced its most radical reinvention in a century: starting in 2029, the Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube through 2033. While the official narrative celebrates liberation from broadcast constraints and global accessibility, the devil is in the details
Cynthia Erivo on Hanging Up the ‘Wicked’ Broomstick, Whether Glinda Knows Elphaba Is Alive and What Ariana Grande Whispers in the Final Picnic Scene
Thirty-six minutes after the American Film Institute announced its Top 10 films of the year, Cynthia Erivo sat down with Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast to discuss “Wicked: For Good,” the conclusion to Jon M. Chu’s ambitious two-part adaptation that has become more a box
James Cameron Criticizes the Oscars for Denis Villeneuve ‘Dune’ Snubs: ‘You Can Play the Awards Game’ or ‘Make Movies People Actually Go To’
James Cameron is shading the Oscars for often rejecting science-fiction movies. Speaking to film writer Barry Hertz of Canada’s The Globe and Mail, Cameron said the Academy Awards are never top of mind for him when he’s developing, making or promoting a movie. That’s especially
Delroy Lindo, DeVon Franklin, Sony Pictures Classics and More Among AAFCA Special Achievement Honorees (EXCLUSIVE)
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced the recipients of their special achievement honors – “Sinners” star Delroy Lindo (Beacon Award), DeVon Franklin (Ashley Boone Award), Erick Peyton (Game Changer Award), Jason Aidoo (Vanguard Award), Lawrence Lamont
Emma Stone’s ‘Bugonia’ Sets Peacock Streaming Date Amid Oscar Buzz
As Emma Stone and her “Poor Things” director Yorgos Lanthimos eye a return to the Oscars next year, their latest movie, the paranoid thriller “Bugonia,” will release on Peacock on Dec. 26. The film stars Stone as Michelle Fuller, a wealthy CEO who gets kidnapped by two men
How the Kansas City Chiefs Are Reving Up In-House Studio to Make Content That Engages Fans Off the Gridiron
The Kansas City Chiefs are the undisputed NFL team of choice for Swifties — but the team’s ultimate goal is total world fandom domination. Following the success of the 2024 Hallmark Channel Christmas movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” — a rom-com loosely inspired by
James Van Der Beek Says Weight Loss at ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion ‘Was Not Cancer Related,’ Cries Over Family Getting a Standing Ovation From Fans
James Van Der Beek joined “Today” for a new sit-down TV interview amid his cancer diagnosis and fought through tears as he remembered his family getting a rapturous standing ovation during September’s “Dawson’s Creek” reunion. The actor missed the event after being “hit with
