Conan O’Brien recently took part in a nearly hour-long discussion with Oxford Union and criticized comedians whose material have become dominated with serious, anti-Trump commentary. The former late night host said Trump is not good for comedy at large because “comedy needs a
There is a quiet contradiction bubbling up this Oscar season, but you might need subtitles to understand it. Coming off nominations for The Actor Awards and Directors Guild of America, social media and industry voices are becoming vocal about the fact that despite a banner year
The negotiations come on the heels of the studio finding the youthful leads of its live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated hit.
Kat Dennings told Entertainment Tonight on the set of her ABC sitcom “Shifting Gears” that Marvel scanned her so that her likeness can be used in future projects. Dennings has been a part of the MCU since debuting as Darcy Lewis in 2011’s “Thor.” She also appeared in “Thor: The
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over control over their master recordings, including hits like 1987’s “Push It,” has been dismissed by a New York judge. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, who constituted Salt-N-Pepa before DJ Spinderella joined,
Kathryn Hahn isn’t quite done being a Disney villain. Variety has confirmed the “Agatha All Along” star is eyeing a leading role in the studio’s live-action “Tangled” film, in the role of baddie Mother Gothel. While Hahn is only in talks, she would join the previously reported
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately. She will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta. According to the announcement, in the role, Habtemariam will help advance the company’s
While Sarah Catherine Hook might be best known for starring in high-stakes dramas and supernatural horrors, her latest turn in “People We Meet on Vacation” saw the star step into a new type of movie: a romantic comedy. “I’m so happy to be here, to be a mellow girl on screen,
HYBE’s about to get hype: PR vet Johanna Fuentes has joined HYBE America as executive VP and head of communications and public relations. In the newly created role, she’ll handle all internal and external communications for HYBE across North and South America. Fuentes has most
Katie Anderson has been named executive vice president of acquisitions at upsizing indie label Black Bear. Coming from her role as VP at Sony Pictures, Anderson joins newly-minted Black Bear president and former CAA indie sales whiz Ben Kramer at the shop. She will service the
Buffalo 8 has acquired the North American distribution rights to “The Raven,” a gothic horror thriller adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s narrative poems “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee.” The film is set in a dark and shadowy 1940s-inspired world, following a grieving man’s descent
Ángel Manuel Soto's action-comedy film debuts on Prime Video later this month.
Sean “Diddy” Combs wrote a letter to President Trump requesting a pardon, the president told the New York Times during a two-hour interview with the publication published Thursday. However, the president is not considering granting the request, according to the publication.
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario discusses his revelatory profile of Jodie Foster, published in Variety‘s Jan. 7 print magazine and online. And Marc Malkin has a Just for Variety Red Carpet Rundown from
When Martina Radwan, the director of the documentary “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5,” first met with Matt and Ross Duffer, the show’s creators, she told them that yes, she would want to celebrate the series by showing how the final season was made. But she
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter lead the nominations for the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, taking place on March 26 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Swift leads the pack with nine nominations, including song of the year for “The Fate of Ophelia,” artist of the year
The waiting is the hardest part, when it comes to some recording artists. And if a lot of them come through on their promises, threats or hints of delivering new material in 2026, it will be like a pop drought ending. Bruno Mars has announced his first album in more than eight
On the surface, Chloé Zhao and Josh Safdie are not similar filmmakers. But together, in a one-on-one conversation, the directors bond over the importance of achieving a frequency while on set — whether that’s the contemplative hum of 300 extras meditating outside a replica of
“There are no small parts, only small actors” is a phrase often attributed to Konstantin Stanislavski, meant to emphasize how much every role matters. But William H. Macy says there is a follow-up to that rule. “There are no small roles. There are, however, larger roles,” Macy
The 'Wrestler' actor’s very real eviction saga lends the satire an edge even the filmmakers could not have scripted.
'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'Marty Supreme' are among the theatrical films nominated.
Angela Bassett will be saluted for her career achievement at the 8th American Black Film Festival Honors in February. The screen icon will receive the Excellence in the Arts award for her acclaimed body of work, which includes such films as “Malcolm X,” “Waiting to Exhale,”
David Bowie’s childhood home south of London will be restored and opened to the public late in 2027, Heritage of London Trust announced on Thursday. The property, located at 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley, Kent, was the young David Jones’ artist’s home from ages 8 to 20
The Oscars announced Tuesday that 317 feature films are eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, including 201 titles that qualify for the best picture race. According to the Academy, the 201 films eligible for best picture met additional eligibility requirements
The behind-the-scenes changes on “CBS Evening News” continue: Variety has confirmed that the newscast’s No. 2 producer, Javier Guzman, was let go following Wednesday night broadcast. It’s the latest wrinkle to come during new anchor Tony Dokoupil’s bumpy first week behind the
The family feud is over. Bam Margera has signed an agreement to appear in “Jackass 5” via never-before-seen archival footage. While things could change, Variety understands that Margera will not be filming new stunts for the movie, which will premiere in theaters June 26 via
This year, the American Society of Cinematographers chose to nominate five DPs in the feature film category. The number of nominees in the theatrical feature category can vary between five and 10, depending on the percentage of votes a film receives. The feature film nominees
Disgraced mogul’s lawyer tells New York judge that Weinstein would consider a sentence that ran concurrently with present sentence
Ahead of Netflix’s Friday launch of the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling romance “People We Meet on Vacation,” the streaming service has announced it’s furthering its partnership with the author. Netflix has picked up the movie adaptation of her
Artist Sedat Oezgen is also behind the five-issue series, arriving Feb. 10 from Comixology Originals.
Last October, Spotify drew criticism for running U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment ads on the platform as part of the Trump administration’s $30 billion investment to hire at least 10,000 more deportation officers by the end of 2025. In the wake of the
“The Traitors” is returning to the Scottish Highlands for its fourth season. The first episode will drop on Peacock tonight at 6 p.m PT/ 9 p.m. ET. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the Emmy-winning reality series has grown into a franchise favorite, praised for its polished production
Last month, seemingly out of nowhere, Julia Loktev’s documentary “My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow” became a frontrunner in the Oscar race for best documentary feature. The film, which focuses on independent journalists working in Russia who have been
Plimsoll Productions, the division of ITV Studios specializing in natural history documentaries and live events, has launched Plimsoll Immersive to develop experiential content for AR, VR and AI wearables. Plimsoll Immersive’s content will incorporate original ideas as well as
Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats. Now the company is attempting to execute an even more complex maneuver. After expanding what it offers on stages around the world, Cirque is widening the ways in
Documentary filmmakers Eugene Jarecki and Ross McElwee, winners of the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary, were feted at a cocktail reception in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening. The prize, founded by the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation, honors a non-fiction
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” will continue to dominate the domestic box office this weekend, easily dispensing with a cadre of new releases. James Cameron’s sci-fi epic, which recently crossed the $1 billion mark, is expected to pull in another $20 million in ticket sales. That
The Directors Guild of America unveiled its nominees for the DGA Awards, delivering a slate that reflects the season’s dominant contenders, and a number of conspicuous omissions that have been rippling through the Oscar race. The five filmmakers competing for the DGA Award for
The 2026 DGA Awards will be presented at a Feb. 7 ceremony.
Entertainment law firm Weinstein Senior LLP has promoted Matt Cuzzocrea to partner. Cuzzocrea has been a legal strategist with Weinstein Senior since it was formed in 2022, focusing on the world of entertainment dealmaking. He has represented clients and companies in streaming,
Actors Jane Lynch (“Glee”) and Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) will join NBC’s “Happy’s Place” when the show’s second season resumes on Jan. 16. The duo has signed on guest stars in upcoming episodes. Lynch will play Valerie, the mother of Melissa Peterman’s character,
In the newsletter era, each and every publication spawns a community unto itself. Now one of the more notable creator platforms is trying to pitch advertisers on a mass play. Beehiiv, a creator platform that works with Time and Status, has been hiring more sale staff to pitch
It wasn’t love at first sight for longtime collaborators Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt, who met when they were both in their late teens. “We were both camera assistants, taking care of the cables on a quiz show in Norway. Joachim was still skating and wearing the biggest pants
Sonic Editions is turning its focus to one of pop culture’s most endlessly reinvented figures with a new photo collection celebrating David Bowie — or rather, the many selves he left behind. Spanning decades of transformation, the curated drop captures Bowie as Major Tom, Ziggy
Bradley Cooper certainly understands the span of cinematic history: he reinvented “A Star Is Born” for the current generation and tackled the life of the towering artist Leonard Bernstein in the epic “Maestro,” which seemed like a European art film as seen through an American
Disney exec Jimmy Zasowski has been promoted to president of platform distribution for the Disney Entertainment and ESPN brands. Zasowski, who first joined Disney in 2009, most recently served as executive vice president of platform distribution strategy. In his elevated role,
“Manifest” stars Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas are soon to reunite. Dallas will guest star in an upcoming episode of NBC’s “The Hunting Party,” which Roxburgh leads as former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson. He will play Elliot Carr aka the Connecticut Cobbler, who is
A new David Byrne cover version of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” has been released to celebrate Thursday’s fifth anniversary of the release of her blockbuster debut single. It’s the first in what is promised to be a series of other artists’ interpretations of the songs
Harvey Guillén and Jeff Hiller will host in Los Angeles and New York, respectively, while Jessica Gunning will host the London ceremony.