FCC chairman Brendan Carr has already got Hollywood in a lather over his aggressive pursuit of specious complaints involving the editorial content of “60 Minutes,” NPR, PBS and other major media platforms. He’s also pursuing probes of Disney and Comcast for what he has described
Ana Huang is giving the first update on casting the Netflix show adapted from her popular “Twisted” romance book series, which kicked off with “Twisted Love” in 2021. While the casting process is still in “early days,” Huang has had many discussions with the collaborative
J.K. Rowling said in a new post on X that she does not have the power to fire Paapa Essiedu from HBO’s “Harry Potter” television series, nor would she exercise such power if she had it. “I May Destroy You” Emmy nominee Essiedu is set
Mei Semones bridges two cultures through her music, blending Japanese and English lyrics into a sound that’s entirely her own. “I’ve always been bilingual — since I was a baby — so it felt natural to write songs in both languages,” she tells Variety. The
Ghost earns its first No. 1 album on the all-genre-inclusive Billboard 200 albums chart with “Skeletá.” Their sixth studio album claims the biggest opening week, by either equivalent album units or traditional album sales, for any rock, hard rock or alternative album since AC/DC’s “Power Up”
Chris Pine is set to star in and produce the upcoming action film “Run the Night” for Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures. The movie marks the feature directorial debut of Robert Alonzo, a hugely well-respected second unit director and stunt coordinator who had worked on major
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the
The 2025 Met Gala red carpet is open. This year’s event coincides with the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring 2025 exhibition, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The dress code, Tailored for You, is inspired by the exhibition’s focus on menswear and suiting. Gala