Jon Stewart Celebrates Stephen Colbert as ‘Late Show’ Ends: ‘Don’t Confuse Cancellation With Failure’
The Daily Show host also brought out surprise musical guest Andra Day to perform her 2015 hit "Rise Up"
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Jon Stewart Showers Stephen Colbert With Gifts in Honor of ‘The Late Show’s’ Final Week: ‘Don’t Confuse Cancellation With Failure’
On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Late Show,” Stephen Colbert reunited with Jon Stewart, who showered his former “Daily Show” correspondent with gifts in honor of his final week on CBS. In the opening moments of the interview, Colbert was quick to reminisce about his early
‘Shame and Money’ and ‘Exile’ Director Visar Morina Signs With Cinetic (EXCLUSIVE)
Visar Morina, the filmmaker behind the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize winner “Shame and Money” has signed with Cinetic for representation. The film is eligible for the 2027 Best International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards thanks to rule
‘In the City’ Premiere Shocker: Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke Emotionally Address West Wilson Cheating Rumors
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the series premiere of “In the City,” streaming on Peacock as of May 20. Picture the intro to “The Sopranos,” substitute Tony for an anxious-avoidant Italian woman exiting a hellish decade-long relationship, brighten up the
Inside the Explosive ‘Summer House’ Finale That Changes Everything
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 10 finale of “Summer House,” streaming on Peacock as of May 20. Much like the pall #Scandoval cast over Season 10 of “Vanderpump Rules,” transmogrifying its fan base into a pack of wild hounds sniffing out any hints
‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Nicolas Winding Refn Gets Lost in His Own Private Filmmaking Hell With This David Lynch-on-Bad-Acid Disaster
"Her Private Hell" takes up where "The Neon Demon" left off — or maybe I should say where "Twin Peaks: The Return" left off, since the new movie plays like a knockoff of David Lynch at his most bafflingly obscure crossed with the hellscape fetishism of Gaspar Noé crossed with
‘Beaches’ Musical to Close on Broadway After Getting Zero Tony Nominations
“Beaches, A New Musical” will play its final Broadway show on May 24 after just 28 previews and 38 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre. “Beaches” began previews on March 27 and opened at the Majestic on April 22. Since then, the show has struggled to sell enough
Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek,’ With Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei
Warner Bros. new specialty label Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for a North American deal for starry Western “The Brigands of Rattlecreek,” directed by Cannes jury president Park Chan-Wook. The long-gestating project, which was one of the buzziest packages in Cannes, is
‘Rick and Morty’ Movie: Series Veteran in Talks to Direct for Warner Bros.
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland created Adult Swim's sci-fi animated show that debuted in 2013.
‘Masters of the Universe’ Star Nicholas Galitzine on Eating Whatever He Wanted to Lose His He-Man Body and Having a ‘Great Time’ Making ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’
Nicholas Galitzine may have seen all his strict dieting and hard work at the gym pay off to transform into He-Man for “Masters of the Universe,” but he didn’t mind when that training came to an end. “I had to go into a movie three weeks later where the director said, ‘I need
Andy Garcia’s Neo-Noir ‘Diamond’ Earns 7-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Andy Garcia’s long-gestating passion project “Diamond” earned a warm seven-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, bringing a dose of old-school Hollywood glamour to the Croisette with a sprawling ensemble cast led by Vicky Krieps and
Mya Discusses How Classic ’80s Funk Inspired New Album ‘Retrospect’ and Why Going Independent Changed Her Approach to Music
When Mya began conceptualizing what would become her ninth album “Retrospect,” she knew she needed to subsume herself in a sound that both played to her performance strengths and spoke to where she’s at in life. “I wanted to turn it up a notch,” she tells Variety of the
Heidi Gardner, William H. Macy to Star in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)
Set to launch production this summer, writer-director Casey Twenter's feature focuses on a single mom returning to her childhood home.
‘Forza Horizon 6’ Is Now Available for Xbox: Here’s Where to Buy the Racing Game Online
After five years between games, the sixth main “Horizon” installment in one of the best racing games for Xbox is available to download and play right now. If you’re a fan of the “Forza Horizon” series, then you’re going to be excited for “Forza Horizon 6” from Playground Games
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages 12.4 Million Viewers on Netflix
The much anticipated Netflix MMA card headlined by Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey pulled in an estimated audience of roughly 12 million viewers. The Netflix/Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card drew an average minute audience (AMA) of 12.4 million Live+1 viewers globally, per
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Casts Francesca Scorsese
Francesca Scorsese is set to star in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” Season 2, Variety has confirmed. Scorsese will appear alongside previously announced cast members Mark Eydelshteyn and Talia Ryder. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps. It is also believed that Season 1 stars
Tom Courtenay Could Have Been a Star. He Chose to Be an Actor
At 89, the British New Wave icon — knighted, Berlinale-decorated, still working — revisits 1983’s 'The Dresser' and the lifelong lessons of a career spent in the company of legends.
Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Receives Warm Response at Cannes
The melodrama, which premiered in competition at the French festival, marks the 76-year-old director’s return to his native language after making his English-language debut with the Venice-winning 'The Room Next Door.'
Hayden Panettiere Says a ‘Well-Respected’ Oscar Winner Flashed His Testicles at Her When She Was 19
Hayden Panettiere wrote in her new tell-all that when she was 19, a “well-respected” and “Oscar-winning actor and director” exposed himself to her at a party. Revealing the story in her new memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” the “Nashville” and “Scream” star wrote that she was
Tom Brady’s Production Company Launches Celebrity Trivia-Based YouTube Show ‘Chasers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Brady is going social with his next series. His Shadow Lion production shingle is behind “Chasers,” which it’s dubbing “the world’s first trading-card trivia format.” Brady will appear in the premiere episode, which launches May 20 on YouTube. Kevin Bonner hosts “Chasers,”
‘Adolescence’ Director Philip Barantini Teams With Netflix for Remake of Steve McQueen Classic ‘The Getaway’ (Exclusive)
Peter Craig will pen the script for the action crime thriller.
‘Survivor’ Boss Jeff Probst May Bring Back Celebs, Returning Players and Themed Seasons — But This Could Be the Last Live Finale
“Survivor” 50 is a milestone season for CBS and for Jeff Probst — and may just be the start of something new. On May 20, the show will air its finale, which will be live in front of an audience for the first time since 2019’s “Edge of Extinction.” The live finale was one of […]
‘Awards Chatter’ in Cannes: Sandra Hüller on Her Incomparable 2026 With ‘Fatherland,’ ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Rose’ and Still-to-Come ‘Digger’
The 'Anatomy of a Fall' Oscar nominee says her Tom Cruise collab, which she has already screened, "impresses me beyond anything I’ve ever seen," and of her Paweł Pawlikowski-directed Cannes competition project, "I think I learned the most, of every film, on this one."
Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Pedro Almodovar received a warm 6.5-minute standing ovation at the international premiere of “Bitter Christmas.” While the ovations weren’t close to the Venice applause for his “The Room Next Door,” which lasted a huge 17 minutes, the Cannes crowd was extremely appreciative.
Emily Henry Responds to ‘Beach Read’ Casting Backlash: “Trust the Vision”
While appearing on ‘Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,’ the bestselling author reflected on the casting of her 2020 romance novel's upcoming film adaptation starring Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Imax Near to Replacing ‘Narnia’ in Exclusive Thanksgiving 2026 Release Slot
But CEO Rich Gelfond was tightlipped Wednesday on which event movie will get a holiday period run this year after Greta Gerwig’s Netflix blockbuster moved to a Feb. 12, 2027, release date.
‘Fallout’ Mounts Emmy Push for Season 2 With Aaron Moten Moving to Lead Among the 37 Submissions Across 25 Categories (EXCLUSIVE)
“War never changes” is the defining line of the “Fallout” franchise. Amazon is hoping that’s also true for the Emmys. Amazon is aiming higher for the second season of “Fallout,” revealing exclusively to Variety an expansive Emmy Awards submission strategy headlined by Aaron
Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro Are Acquiring Minority Stakes in NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders
Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro, top execs at WME and TKO Group, are buying small ownership stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders. A spokesperson for Emanuel and Shapiro confirmed that the sports and entertainment executives will take individual, personal stakes in the Raiders. The
‘Creed’ Spinoff Series ‘Delphi’ Sets Main Cast, Including Wood Harris, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo
“Delphi,” Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “Creed” spinoff series, has set its main cast. The show was originally announced in May 2025. Per the official logline, the show “follows a group of gifted young boxers in an elite academy fighting to achieve their dreams and reach the
Kevin Hart Roast Hits 13.5 Million Viewers in One Week on Netflix, Down Slightly From Tom Brady Roast
“The Roast of Kevin Hart” hit 13.5 million views on Netflix during the May 11-17 viewing window, making it the streamer’s most-watched TV title of the week. The roast, which was livestreamed during the third-ever Netflix Is a Joke Festival, reached a slightly smaller audience
Fox One’s Streaming Surprise: Sports Fans Appear to Stay for Fox News
Jesse Watters isn’t known for his athletic prowess, but he may be a hit with streaming sports fans all the same. When Fox Corp. initially launched its new Fox One streaming service in the fall of last year, executives steeled themselves for a wave of sign-ups by cord-cutters
Harry Styles’ Tour Rep Responds to Fan Complaints About Poor Sightlines on ‘Together Together’ Tour: ‘Those Areas Are Being Reviewed Carefully and Adjusted Where Possible’
In response to multiple complaints online from Harry Styles fans who paid for special “VIP” floor tickets on the first two nights of the singer’s “Together Together” tour, but found their views obscured by the 10-feet-tall walkways circling the stadium’s floor that the singer
Christopher McQuarrie’s ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Sequel Will Shoot in 2027, Says Arnold Schwarzenegger
20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan.'
Last-Minute NBA Tickets: Here’s Where to Buy Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Tickets Online
After closing out the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks for the Eastern Conference Finals crown on the road to the NBA Finals in June. Since the No. 3-seed Knicks have the better regular season record, New York has home
‘Bitter Christmas’ Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s Playful New Film Nests Stories Within Stories, and Alter Egos Within Alter Egos
Early in Pedro Almodóvar’s new film “Bitter Christmas,” a female filmmaker is briefly hospitalized, and the attending physician recognizes her as the director of an offbeat film from some years before. “I hear it became a cult film,” says the good doctor. “What does that mean?
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive)
The 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, as well as the duo's 'Teen Titans Go!' series, have drawn massive viewership on the streamer.
WME Signs Nicole Lapin, Money News Network
Nicole Lapin, a financial journalist, author and podcaster, has signed with WME, which will represent her and her Money News Network podcast operation. Lapin launched Money News Network in 2023. In addition to her show “Money Rehab,” which launched in 2020, the network is home
Dolph Lundgren Endorses Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man and Teases Appearance in New ‘Masters of the Universe’
The actor who starred in a 1987 live-action adaptation stopped by the L.A. premiere of the new movie.
Cannes Press Screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Evacuated Due to Medical Emergency
A Tuesday evening press screening in Cannes of Pedro Almodovar’s “Bitter Christmas” was temporarily evacuated after a medical emergency, Variety has confirmed. The screening in the Bazin theater in the Palais was paused so emergency services could assist the person, according
A New York Socialite, Who Thought He Was an Alien, Builds a Cult of Hot Models in Wild New Doc Trailer
Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult digs into the story of Frederick von Mierers, founder of the youth- and beauty-obsessed group Eternal Values in the 1980s
‘Adventure Time: Side Quests’ Sets June Release Date (TV News Roundup)
Cartoon Network Studio’s “Adventure Time: Side Quests” will premiere on June 29, Disney+ and Hulu announced. The show will stream on the platforms. The new “Adventure Time” companion series will follow “young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they embark on
Disney Pulls Hulu Even Tighter Into Disney+ but Company Says ‘No Current Plans’ to Phase Out Hulu App
Disney continues to add more features hitching Hulu and Disney+ together as it takes steps toward the goal of “fully integrating” Hulu into the Disney+ service. The Mouse House has outlined plans to deliver a “unified” app experience for bundle subscribers of Disney+ and Hulu
‘Modern Family’ Siblings Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould Are Now Roommates: ‘It’s Like Our Own Little Reboot’
It’s a Dunphy family reunion. “Modern Family” stars Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould, who played Alex and Luke Dunphy on 11 seasons of the ABC sitcom, are now roommates in Los Angeles. “It’s funny because I spend more time out here [in L.A.] now and I rent a house with Nolan,”
‘The Vampire Lestat’ Sets After-Show at AMC+
AMC is launching a new after-show for “The Vampire Lestat,” the third season of “Interview With the Vampire.” Titled “The Vampire Lestat: After Dark,” the half-hour show will be hosted by Lizzie Bassett and will feature interviews with the show’s cast and creators. Among those
‘Survivor’ to Receive Legacy Award at Newport Beach TV Fest, Season 50 Cast to Appear
CBS’ long-running competition show “Survivor” will be honored with the Legacy Award at the Newport Beach TV Fest on June 6. The award is in celebration of “Survivor” completing 50 seasons, recognizing the show’s cultural impact and lasting influence. Fan-favorite players and
‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Trailer: Patina Miller Returns as Raquel ‘Raq’ Thomas for Fifth and Final Season
Starz has released the trailer and key art for the fifth season of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Season 5 will premiere on June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays on the Starz app, and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms. The trailer confirms Patina
‘Minotaur,’ Scathing Look at Corruption and Infidelity in Putin’s Russia, Electrifies Cannes With 8-Minute Standing Ovation
“Minotaur,” a pitch-black look at corruption in Putin era Russia, was greeted with a thunderous, eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. The film marks the return to the Croisette of Andrey Zvyagintsev, the Oscar-nominated auteur, whose previous
Paralympics Star Ali Truwit Documentary ‘Stronger Than You Think’ Distribution Rights Acquired by Sox Entertainment
Distribution rights to the inspirational sports documentary “Stronger Than You Think,” which tells the story of Paralympic star swimmer Ali Truwit, have been acquired by Sox Entertainment. Truwit made international headlines at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris when she
Billy Joel Biopic ‘Billy and Me’ in the Works From Director John Ottman (EXCLUSIVE)
Editor and director John Ottman is set to direct “Billy & Me”, a feature film chronicling the formative years of superstar singer-pianist Billy Joel. “Billy & Me” tells the origin story of Joel before fame, before the hits — and, significantly, before “Piano Man,” the 1973 song
‘Broken Sword’ Movie in the Works From Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenwriter, Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE)
A film adaptation of mystery-adventure video game franchise “Broken Sword” is being developed by game maker Revolution Software, producer Story Kitchen and Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos. Created by Charles Cecil, the “Broken Sword”
