Influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul took to X on Sunday to tell people to turn off the Super Bowl during Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s halftime show performance. “Purposefully turning off the halftime show,” Paul wrote. “Let’s rally together and show big
Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for Steven Spielberg‘s mysterious alien film, “Disclosure Day,” during Super Bowl Sunday. The science-fiction movie stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. The
The feature marks a return to the UFO genre for the filmmaker.
Charlie Puth brought an understated yet soulful delivery to the National Anthem before the Super Bowl on Sunday. Accompanying himself on electric piano, Puth began the song softly but upped the intensity on the “Rockets red glare” verse, his voice soaring and nailing the high
The majesty is not just in the purple mountains: It’s in the voice of Brandi Carlile, who has one of the most celebrated vocal ranges in modern American music, and was an apt pick by the NFL to sing “America the Beautiful” before the Super Bowl LX kickoff Sunday. In an
Charli xcx’s Brat Era may be coming to a close but the pop star brought out the neon green strobe lights one last time for a Super Bowl Poppi commercial, which will debut during the third quarter of the Big Game tonight. The 30-second spot — directed by “The Moment” filmmaker
Green Day rocked the Super Bowl LX opening ceremony on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Green Day opened their set with an instrumental of “Good Riddance” before rocking right into “Holiday.” The Bay Area punks then slowed it down with “Boulevard of Broken
The two were married for 40 years, and their story was told in the 2013 documentary ‘A Life in Dirty Movies.’
Coco Jones joined the pantheon of singers including Ledisi and Andra Day who have performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at a Super Bowl, giving a soulful rendition of the song on Sunday accompanied by an all-female string ensemble during the pre-game ceremony. Jones soared with
Nancy Guthrie’s house will now be secured by local police, the latest development as speculation swirls around the fate of the mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie. In a statement released Sunday, the Pima County Sherriff’s Department said it would “maintain a presence at
Who’s playing at Super Bowl LX? For some, the only right answer is Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar will make his long-awaited debut as the performer at this year’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which he teased is going to “be a huge party.” Like the Big Game
James Ortiz, a performer best known for his work on stage, will portray Rocky, a spider-like alien who helps out Ryan Gosling’s space-traveling science teacher in “Project Hail Mary.” Ortiz’s role was confirmed in the latest trailer for the Amazon MGM Studios release that
The DC Studios feature arrives June 26.
Three cheers for Marty. “Marty Supreme,” an R-rated sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet, officially ranks as A24’s highest-grossing worldwide release of all time. The film has generated a mighty $147 million globally, including $93 million in the United States and $54
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Markledressed in a white strapless gown by Harbison Studio that featured a sweetheart neckline with black piping and a black shawl that extended
DC Studios has released the new Super Bowl trailer for “Supergirl,” starring Milly Alcock. The teaser shows a glimpse into Kara Zor-El’s life on her home planet of Krypton before it was destroyed, her first time meeting her super-powered dog, Krypto, and battling enemies after
Rivaled by London, Prague and Budapest when it comes to luring Hollywood shoots, France is getting ready to sharpen its competitive edge with a game-changing reform to its tax incentive for international productions (TRIP). Following an intensive lobbying push orchestrated by
Phil Lord and Chris Miller direct the adaptation of 'The Martian' author Andy Weir's interstellar novel.
After drawing nearly 128 million viewers for last year’s game, Super Bowl LX is positioned to draw in even more football fans around the world to watch the Big Game. However, football might be the centerpiece, viewers tune in for the over-the-top halftime show featuring Bad
You may know Isabel Klee by her social media handle, @simonsits: Across TikTok and Instagram, she has nearly 2 million followers. Or you may have heard of her famous (former!) foster dog, Tiki, whose journey went viral last spring as he went from what Klee described as “an
Consider this a changing of the guard — or odds — in Vegas. For the first time since 2001, an NFL team priced at +5000 or higher before the season started will take home the Super Bowl trophy, as the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX tonight. The
Major studios generally avoid opening their films on Super Bowl weekend, leaving the field wide open for others. This year's scoreboard included a new K-pop concert pic from 'Stray Kids' and a Kevin James rom-com from Angel Studios.
Well, that’s a wrap. As I look back on my two-decade tenure at Variety, I’m incredibly proud of the 2,000-plus reviews that the publication (and you, my readers) have entrusted me with. It’s the greatest privilege any film critic could ask for. And yet, I can’t shake the
“Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,” a concert documentary about the popular K-pop boy band, was No. 1 at the global box office with $19.1 million. The film, released by Universal in international markets and Bleecker Street in the U.S. and Canada, has earned $13.2 million
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s wager on a snap election paid off spectacularly Sunday, with her Liberal Democratic Party securing an unprecedented single-handed two-thirds majority in the 465-seat lower house – a feat the party has never previously achieved, according
Puppy Bowl XXII premieres Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. ET on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, TruTV, HBO Max and Discovery+, featuring 150 dogs from 72 shelters across the United States, Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. Referee Dan Schachner also returns as Team Fluff
Ghostface is back, and as usual, he’s out for blood. Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for “Scream 7.” “Scream 7” was first announced in August 2023. The film centers on Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott and a new Ghostface killer, who is hellbent on upending Sidney’s
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots officially go head to head at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium this Sunday, Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX. The Big Game, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET, will broadcast on NBC and stream live on Peacock. Cable-cutters can also tune into the
Football festivities and frigid temperatures across the East Coast and Midwest kept moviegoers on the couch and contributed to a glacial Super Bowl weekend at the box office. Without any new releases from the major studios, Sam Raimi’s survival thriller “Send Help” remained in
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a bad crash in the women’s downhill race on Sunday at the Winter Games in Cortina where she was airlifted by a helicopter, dashing her highly anticipated hopes of a comeback and possibly ending her storied career. The 41-year-old U.S. ski
Inspired by the 1989 film of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Peacock’s latest horror comedy, “The ‘Burbs,” created by Celeste Hughey, is a fun and terrifying series highlighting secrets, how little we really know our neighbors and the horrors of suburbia. The show follows
Hollywood has jetted into San Francisco for Super Bowl LX. In the days and nights leading up to the big showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, celebs like Teyana Taylor, Cardi B and “Heated Rivalry”’ star François Arnaud were getting their party on
With Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara kicking off later today, there’s counter-programming for those who are fans of cute puppies and football with Puppy Bowl XXII. Although the Puppy Bowl is a chance for viewers to watch Team Ruff take on Team Fluff in an
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This year’s Super Bowl halftime show has become a political football — and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is all too happy to pick it up and run with it. Newsom, who is widely expected to run for president in 2028, announced that Sunday, Feb. 8, will be “Bad Bunny Day” in
Last summer the NFL made a groundbreaking free-to-air broadcast deal with British broadcaster Channel 5 (a subsidiary of Skydance-owned Paramount) with the aim of growing interest in the sport across the pond. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek and Osi Umenyiora and produced by
“The Studio” team of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg took time to pay tribute to their late co-star Catherine O’Hara on Saturday as the pair picked up more awards for their Apple TV series “The Studio.” O’Hara died Jan. 30 at the age of 71. On “The Studio,” O’Hara played Patty
'The Odyssey' filmmaker, who was elected president of the Directors Guild of America last year, spoke at Saturday's awards.
Kumail Nanjiani gently skewered a room full of Hollywood heavyweights in his opening monologue at the Directors Guild Awards, taking aim at the Epstein files, runaway production, the extended running times of many movies and the fact that the guild’s top award was named in
On the red carpet for the DGA Awards Saturday night, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger and President Donald Trump’s possible role in the deal. Asked by Variety‘s Marc Malkin if it makes him nervous when the president says he’s
Kumail Nanjiani hosted the ceremony honoring the best film and TV directors of the past year, with 'The Studio,' 'The Pitt,' 'Dying for Sex' and 'SNL50' also taking home honors.
“One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize on Saturday at the 78th annual DGA Awards. The event, honoring the year’s most outstanding directorial achievements in film and television, was hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated comedian Kumail Nanjiani
Days after The Washington Post laid off nearly one-third of its staff, the outlet’s publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, has stepped down. Current CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will step into Lewis’ role, effective immediately. “After two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is
The first lady's documentary fell off a steep 67 percent in its second weekend, prompting Amazon MGM to go on the offensive and stress that the film is sparking huge interest among Prime Video subscribers.
The director admitted he "promised" himself he would work with 'The Notebook' actress again following their time collaborating on 2022's 'Multiverse of Madness.'
Team USA alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday told reporters during a press conference (via USA Today) that she hopes to elevate “inclusivity… diversity and kindness” at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite the current political turmoil in the United States. When asked about
