Jon Stewart Explains Why His Name Is in the Epstein Files: ‘This Is Actually True’
The Daily Show host noted that despite the influx of new information nobody "is going to be held accountable for any of this"
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Egyptian Director Marwan Hamed on Crafting a Street Fight Scene With the Help of YouTube and Hyenas on Animal Planet: Rotterdam
The prolific filmmaker, the focus of a retrospective at IFFR 2026, discussed his career and craft during a Rotterdam event.
Don Lemon Addresses Arrest on ‘Kimmel’: ‘I Am Not a Protester’
The reporter was detained by federal agents after covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota in January
ABS-CBN’s iWant Series ‘Nurse the Dead,’ Bilingual Supernatural Workplace Comedy Set in Haunted L.A. Hospital, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippines media giant ABS-CBN’s premium streaming platform iWant is betting on supernatural workplace comedy with “Nurse the Dead,” a bilingual half-hour series currently in production in Los Angeles. First looks have been unveiled. The dark comedy follows Noa Reyes, a driven
Fiji, and Tilda Swinton, Star in ‘Heart of Light – eleven songs for Fiji.’ Swinton and Her Director Share What the World Can Learn From the Island Nation
The fourth collaboration of the star and director Cynthia Beatt, 40 years in the making, world premiered in the Harbour program of the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
In ‘Mi Amor,’ Pom Klementieff Is a DJ Touring the Canary Islands Until Her Friend Vanishes (Exclusive Rotterdam Trailer)
Guillaume Nicloux's new feature, also starring Benoît Magimel, world premiered in IFFR's Limelight program and is set to a pulsing techno score.
Berlin-Bound Chinese Cultural Revolution Legacy Drama ‘Shanghai Daughter’ Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety is unveiling the first trailer for “Shanghai Daughter,” the debut feature from Chinese filmmaker Agnis Shen Zhongmin that will world premiere in the Panorama section of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival. The drama follows Ming, a Shanghai woman who travels
Don Lemon Says DOJ Wanted to ‘Instill Fear’ and ‘Embarrass’ Him With Arrest: ‘That’s Why They Did it That Way’
During his Monday night appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Don Lemon recalled the moments leading up to his arrest. Lemon said he was out in Los Angeles on Thursday night attending pre-Grammys parties before arriving back at his hotel, where he was arrested by federal agents.
Savannah Guthrie Asks Supporters to ‘Raise Your Prayers’ After 84-Year-Old Mother Goes Missing: ‘Bring Her Home’
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie released a statement to her Instagram on Monday night after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing in a suspected kidnapping. “We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness.
Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night Co-Founder Who Sang ‘Joy to the World’ and Other Smashes, Dies at 83
Chuck Negron, one of the three founding members of the rock group Three Dog Night and lead singer on some of their biggest hits, died Monday at age 83. A statement from his publicist said Negron died peacefully at his home in Studio City, Calif., surrounded by family. Negron’s
Reliance’s Jio Studios Acquires Stake in Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited has acquired a 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the Indian production house behind Academy Award-winning documentaries “Period. End of Sentence.” and “The Elephant Whisperers.” The deal unites Jio Studios, India’s largest film
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"
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?
‘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
