Kelly Clarkson Announces the End of Her Daytime Talk Show to ‘Prioritize My Kids’
The host said her decision to step away after seven seasons "feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives"
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NFL Boss Says Bad Bunny Is ‘One of the Great Artists in the World’ After Powerful ‘ICE Out’ Grammys Speech: ‘He Understood the Platform He Was On’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed his support for Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny, telling reporters at a press conference on Monday that the Puerto Rican superstar proved he is “one of the great artists in the world” after his commanding presence at Sunday
Neil Gaiman Issues New Denial Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The author said he was "astonished" by "how the actual evidence was dismissed or ignored"
‘Sherri’ Daytime Talk Show Canceled After Four Seasons
Comedian Sherri Shepherd’s talk show “Sherri” is ending its run after four seasons, Variety has learned. News comes just as another daytime yakker, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” also announced that it would wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons. Lionsgate’s
CBS News Contributor Peter Attia Apologizes for Correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I Was Not Involved in Any Criminal Activity’
Dr. Peter Attia, who was recently named as a contributor to CBS News, put out a lengthy statement on X Monday morning saying he is “ashamed” of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attia and Epstein’s apparent friendship was revealed through emails
BTS Announces Livestream Concert and Feature-Length Documentary to Air on Netflix
BTS is mounting a big comeback with the announcement of both a livestreamed performance and a feature-length documentary, both airing on Netflix in partnership with Hybe. The live performance, titled “BTS the Comeback Live | Arirang,” will stream on Netflix on March 21 at 4
Stephen Fry to Star in Fox Drama Series ‘Interrogator’
Fox has given a straight to series order to the drama “The Interrogator” with Stephen Fry attached in a lead role. The logline for the show states it is “centered on Conrad Henry (Fry), former MI6 agent, and his elite team. When conventional methods have failed, Henry’s quirky
‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to End After Seven Seasons: This ‘Will Allow Me to Prioritize My Kids’
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” is coming to an end after its currently airing seventh season. The show’s conclusion was Clarkson’s decision. In a statement thanking her crew and fans, she said, “Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels
‘Love & Basketball’ 25th Anniversary Reunites Sanaa Lathan and Gina Prince-Bythewood for NBA All-Star Week Panel – Film News in Brief
In celebration of its 25th anniversay, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Love & Basketball” is set to launch the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival. The event takes place Feb. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT at the Maybourne Beverly Hills, featuring a reception and panel discussion exploring
Halle Berry Won an Oscar and Says ‘I Was Still Black the Next Morning’ With Directors Refusing to Cast Her; She Later Advised Cynthia Erivo That Oscar Wins ‘Cannot Be Validation’
Halle Berry recently sat down with The Cut for a profile ahead of the release of her new thriller “Crime 101” and revealed that she once advised Cynthia Erivo not to place any real weight on winning an Oscar. Erivo has been nominated twice for best actress (“Harriet” and
Nate Bargatze’s Debut Movie ‘The Breadwinner’ Shifts Release to May
Mandy Moore and Colin Jost also star in the Sony comedy from filmmaker Eric Appel.
Jacob Elordi Joked About Going Method to Get ‘Wuthering Heights’ Scars, Then Had a Freak Accident and Was Hospitalized With Second-Degree Burns
Jacob Elordi joked about partly going Method to play Heathcliff in “Wuthering Heights,” only to fall victim to a freak accident that forced him physically to get into character. As he recounted to Esquire magazine, the film’s makeup artist Siân Miller “was designing the scars
David Yarnell, Veteran Producer on ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Early TV and Radio Shows, Dies at 96
His credits also include ‘Candid Camera’ specials, 'That’s Incredible,’ Roseanne Barr and Dolly Parton specials and the 'Love, American Style' anthology series.
E! Glambot Producer Axed From Grammys Carpet After Controversies With Jennifer Lopez, Private Wedding Booking
A ubiquitous red carpet producer was benched from Sunday’s Grammy awards following a string of online controversies, Variety has learned. During arrivals for music’s biggest night, social media users and style watchers noticed the absence of Cole Walliser – the field operator
‘Happy’s Place,’ ‘St. Denis Medical’ Renewed at NBC
Both “Happy’s Place” and “St. Denis Medical” have been renewed for third seasons at NBC, Variety has learned. “Both ‘St. Denis Medical’ and ‘Happy’s Place’ have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious
John Cho Joins Apple TV Limited Series ‘Off Weeks’
John Cho is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Apple TV series “The Off Weeks. Cho joins previously announced leads Ben Stiller and Jessica Chastain in the drama, alongside fellow cast members Arian Moayed, Annaleigh Ashford, and Richard Gere. The logline for the
Warner Bros. Veterans and TV Insiders Pay Tribute to Robert Pietranton
Robert Pietranton probably would have been aghast but his many friends and colleagues were heartened to gather on Saturday at the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Bros. lot to pay tribute to the long-serving Warner Bros. Television Group PR executive who died in November at
Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point USA’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, Offering Alternative to Bad Bunny ‘for Folks Who Love America’
If you “love America,” you only have one choice for your Super Bowl halftime viewing, according to Kid Rock, and that is to watch him headline Turning Point USA’s alternative show, set to stream on conservative websites at the same time Bad Bunny is performing for the official
David Yarnell, ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ Producer, Dies at 96
David Yarnell, the producer of the critically acclaimed film “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” died Jan. 28 in his home in Los Angeles. He was 96. Yarnell is known for his work on Fox Searchlight’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Released in 2018, the film starred Melissa McCarthy and
SZA Defends Cher After ‘Luther Vandross’ Grammys Confusion: ‘She’s Not Wrong’ Because Vandross’ ‘Frequency Allowed Us to Win’
SZA defended Cher during an interview with Entertainment Tonight after the “Believe” singer mistakenly announced “Luther Vandross” as the record of the year winner at the Grammys on Sunday night; the award actually went to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” a tribute to the R&B
Chile Selected as Guest Country of Honor at Mexico’s Guadalajara Film Festival
Chile has been selected as the Guest Country of Honor at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG), which runs April 17 – 25 this year. “The last time Chile was paid tribute to at FICG was in 2019 but its film industry has grown in spades since then,” said producer Gabriela
Hayley Williams Launches New Band Power Snatch, Releases ‘EP1’
Hayley Williams has launched her new band Power Snatch with the surprise release of “EP1” via Bandcamp and Untitled. The Paramore frontwoman unveiled the project last week while hosting a show on Apple Music alongside her Power Snatch band member Daniel James, who previously
Netflix Promotes CTO Elizabeth Stone to Chief Product and Technology Officer
Elizabeth Stone, Netflix’s top technology executive, is now adding oversight of the streaming giant’s product teams to her purview. Stone has been promoted to chief product and technology officer, leading Netflix’s product, engineering and data teams. She joined Netflix in 2020
Bidding War: New Movie From ‘My Old Ass’ Filmmaker Megan Park Ignites Hollywood Interest (Exclusive)
LuckyChap is attached to produce the project that has studios and streamers throwing their hats in the ring.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Ratchets Up the Tension for Season 4: ‘He’s Fighting for His Life’
“The Lincoln Lawyer” is filming the second episode of Season 4, and the Lincoln Lawyer himself, Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, sits at the defense table in the courtroom that’s been carefully recreated at L.A. Center Studios. Watching from the stands is Legal
Harry Styles’ ‘Aperture’ Debuts at No. 1 on Singles Chart
Harry Styles has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Aperture,” the lead single off his upcoming album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” “Aperture” marks his third song to hit the peak on the singles chart. “As It Was” bowed atop the chart in April 2022 and
New Nancy Meyers Movie Enlists Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson
Finally, the long Meyers movie drought is over, as Warner Bros. gives it the greenlight and a 2027 release date.
Nancy Meyers Sets Return After 11 Years With All-Star Comedy Led by Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin and Jude Law; Christmas 2027 Release Date Set
Bust out the cashmere and fire up the wood burning stove in that perfectly appointed Hamptons house – Nancy Meyers is back. The woman whose name is synonymous with the genre she created – glossy, aspirational, heartfelt features boasting massive stars – will write and direct a
BAFTA Film Awards to Air on E! in U.S.
The BAFTA Film Awards have set E! as their home across the pond this year. Hosted by “The Traitors” star Alan Cumming, the awards ceremony — which celebrates the best in British and global film — will broadcast on E! in the U.S. on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Britbox previously
John Lithgow Thinks J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views Are ‘Inexplicable’
The actor, who’s set to play Dumbledore in the new Potter series, suggested Rowling’s rhetoric conflicts with the way her books examine “good versus evil, kindness versus cruelty”
Neil Gaiman Speaks Out on Sexual Misconduct Allegations After a Year and Alleges ‘Smear Campaign’ Was Waged: ‘Actual Evidence Was Dismissed or Ignored’
“The Sandman” and “Good Omens” author Neil Gaiman released a lengthy statement Monday in which he once again denied sexual misconduct accusations that were originally made against him nearly two years ago. This marks the first time Gaiman has spoken out about the accusations
Noah Kahan Announces First Stadium Tour for Summer 2026, Including Rose Bowl Stop
It definitely will not be stick season when Noah Kahan makes use of temperate summer climes for his first stadium tour this year. The “Great Divide Tour” will feature 23 dates in North American stadiums, beginning June 11 in Orlando and ending Aug. 30 in Seattle. Key dates
What Bad Bunny’s Big Grammy Win Means for Latinos
When Puerto Rican-born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — better known as Bad Bunny — walked onto the Grammy stage at the end of the night, tears coming down his face, he was holding more than a historic album of the year statuette. Bad Bunny held the weight of every abuela who
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’: Rifftrax, Shout! Studios Team for New Episodes of Cult Classic Series (EXCLUSIVE)
We’ve got movie sign! Again! Again! Variety has learned exclusively that RiffTrax and Shout! Studios have teamed to produce four new episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” RiffTrax has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the new episodes and to provide production
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Team Up for ‘The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2’
Jelly Roll and Post Malone are teaming back up for “The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2,” the sequel to their joint global trek in 2025. The tour, which features opener Carter Faith, will mix festival appearances with standalone shows at various college football stadiums. The
Chilean Mystery Drama ‘The Meltdown’ From ‘1976’ Director Manuela Martelli Lands on Losange Films Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Meltdown,” Manuela Martelli’s follow up to her critically acclaimed feature debut “1976,” has been boarded by Losange Films for international sales ahead of the European Film Market in Berlin. Set in 1992, in post-dictatorship Chile, “The Meltdown” is a mystery drama that
Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Being Treated as a Crime, Sheriff Confirms
The disappearance of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy Guthrie is being treated as a crime, according to the sheriff of Pima County, Ariz. “We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters on Monday. “We believe now, after
’68th Annual Grammy Awards’ Review: Music’s Biggest Stars Found Their Own Ways to Recognize a National Crisis… In-Between the Delights of a Sabrina Carpenter and a Cher
What was your favorite part of the 2026 Grammys, if you watched? Was it seeing the succession of artists who spoke up to address the deportation raids that are roiling the nation, with either blunt-force language about federal agents or thoughtful appreciation of immigrants?
‘The Odyssey’ Director Christopher Nolan Takes on the Industry’s Troubles as DGA President
Christopher Nolan is a busy man. When he’s not working on “The Odyssey,” his sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic, he is tackling all the other challenges facing Hollywood as the new president of the Directors Guild of America. The union’s 20,000 members are dealing with a
‘Industry’ Costume Designer on Mastering Henry’s ‘Everyman’ Tech Bro Style In Season 4: ‘It’s Meant to Be Casual But It’s Very, Very Stage-Managed’
In Season 4, Episode 4 of “Industry,” Henry Muck (Kit Harrington) is intent on convincing everyone, including himself, that he’s finally become the man he’s always wanted to be. His clothes play no small part in that performance. The erratic British aristocrat — who, just two
Film Forum Names Former Sundance Chief Tabitha Jackson as Director
Former Sundance Film Festival chief Tabitha Jackson has been named the director of New York’s Film Forum. Jackson will assume the role on Feb. 23. An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in independent and non-profit media, Jackson joins Film Forum after two years
Local TV Veteran Brittany Noble Finally Feels ‘Free’ in Journalism With ‘The Breakdown’ Newscast on Black Star Network
Brittany Noble is about to begin her second week as anchor of “The Breakdown,” the daily live newscast that the former local TV news anchor leads for Roland Martin’s Black Star Network. Noble has worked as a news anchor and correspondent for local TV stations in St. Louis
Super Bowl Trailers: ‘Mandalorian & Grogu,’ Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day,’ ‘Minions 3’ Lined Up for Game Day
“Star Wars,” Steven Spielberg and the Minions are getting ready for the Big Game as Hollywood taps the Super Bowl to generate hype for several of its more anticipated blockbusters. Disney is expected to air a trailer for “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” the first theatrical “Star
Ricky Gervais Reminds Celebrities Not to Make Political Speeches After Grammys Sees Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish Slam ICE: ‘They’re Still Not Listening’
Ricky Gervais appeared to laugh at this year’s crop of Grammy winners for their politically-charged speeches, taking to X after the 2026 ceremony to share an excerpt from his 2020 Golden Globes monologue in which he told the actors in the room not to turn their acceptance
Rotterdam’s ‘First Light’ Director James J. Robinson on Faith, Doubt and Decolonization, Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino-Australian director James J. Robinson is bringing his debut feature “First Light” to the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where the drama explores the intersection of faith, colonialism and institutional corruption through the story of an elderly nun confronting
Helena Bonham Carter, Caitriona Balfe and Emma Laird Join Anthony Hopkins in Richard Eyre’s Daphne du Maurier-Inspired Romance ‘The Housekeeper’
“The Housekeeper,” the evocative romance that fictionalises the inspiration behind Daphne du Maurier’s “Rebecca” and was first announced by Variety in 2024, is gearing up to start production. BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown,” “One Life”), BAFTA
Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine to Lead Drama ‘This Is Pleasure’ for ‘American Splendor’ Directors, Adapted From Mary Gaitskill’s #MeToo Novella (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are teaming for a prestige project launching at the upcoming European Film Market. “This Is Pleasure,” based on Mary Gaitskill’s novella, will be directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, the married filmmaking duo who
Rotterdam Competition Title ‘Roid’ Boarded by Awedacious Originals (EXCLUSIVE)
Awedacious Originals has boarded Bangladeshi filmmaker Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid” as executive producer. The film is in the Tiger competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. International Emmy Award-winning producer Apoorva Bakshi of Awedacious is executive
‘Iron Lung’ Director Markiplier Cries After Self-Financed Movie Debuts to $21 Million Globally: ‘A Hero’s Moment to Show Indie Filmmaking Is Possible’
YouTuber Markiplier got emotional about the remarkable turnout for “Iron Lung,” a very independent filmmaking adventure that debuted at No. 2 in North America with $17.8 million from 3,015 theaters. “Iron Lung” also earned $3 million internationally for a global tally of $21.7
Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Home Is ‘Crime Scene,’ Says Police: ‘She Did Not Leave on Her Own’
The longtime Today anchor was absent from the show as she works with local authorities in Arizona to find Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is considered a “missing vulnerable adult” due to her age