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Alex Cooper Says Trump’s Campaign Reached Out About Coming on ‘Call Her Daddy’

Alex Cooper Says Trump’s Campaign Reached Out About Coming on ‘Call Her Daddy’

Alex Cooper said Donald Trump’s campaign reached out to her team about appearing on her popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast — but Coo...

Bob Dylan Praises Timothée Chalamet as a ‘Brilliant Actor’: ‘He’s Going to Be Completely Believable as Me’

Bob Dylan Praises Timothée Chalamet as a ‘Brilliant Actor’: ‘He’s Going to Be Completely Believable as Me’

For the first time, Bob Dylan has publicly acknowledged the upcoming biopic about his early years in New York, “A Complete Unknown...

Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Steven Van Zandt and Many More Turn Out for Jesse Malin Benefit Concerts in New York

Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Steven Van Zandt and Many More Turn Out for Jesse Malin Benefit Concerts in New York

If there’s a patron saint of New York City’s rock scene, it’s Jesse Malin. The frontman for the bands Heart Attack (a punk outfit ...

Tony Todd Remembered by ‘Candyman’ Co-Star Virginia Madsen: ‘I Will Always Be Proud to Have Been His Helen’

Tony Todd Remembered by ‘Candyman’ Co-Star Virginia Madsen: ‘I Will Always Be Proud to Have Been His Helen’

Today marks the 70th birthday of actor Tony Todd, who died on Nov. 8. A genre staple whose hundreds of credits included “Star Trek...

‘The Agency’ Renewed for Season 2 at Showtime as Paramount Says Series Debut Hits 5.1 Million Viewers

‘The Agency’ Renewed for Season 2 at Showtime as Paramount Says Series Debut Hits 5.1 Million Viewers

The spy thriller series “The Agency” has scored a speedy Season 2 renewal at Paramount+ with Showtime. The series debuted on strea...

Dropout’s ‘Smartypants’ Sets Season 2 Stars, Including Hank Green; Will Debut in Early 2025 (EXCLUSIVE)

Dropout’s ‘Smartypants’ Sets Season 2 Stars, Including Hank Green; Will Debut in Early 2025 (EXCLUSIVE)

The second season of indie streamer Dropout’s Rekha Shankar-hosted “Smartypants” is set to debut in the first quarter of 2025 with...

‘Mayfair Witches’ Season 2: Alexandra Daddario Prepares for a Fight in New Teaser

‘Mayfair Witches’ Season 2: Alexandra Daddario Prepares for a Fight in New Teaser

AMC has released a new teaser and key art for “Mayfair Witches” Season 2. In the trailer, Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) shares a hug ...

‘Stranger Things’ Broadway Play Sets Main Cast Including ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Actor T.R. Knight

‘Stranger Things’ Broadway Play Sets Main Cast Including ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Actor T.R. Knight

“Grey’s Anatomy” actor T.R. Knight is returning to Broadway in “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a stage play based on the mass...

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated ‘Rate-a-Queen’ Twist

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated ‘Rate-a-Queen’ Twist

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” — which is returning to MTV for its 17th season on Jan. 3 — officially revealed the 14 new drag queen contest...

‘Wicked’ Named Best Picture by National Board of Review, Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman Among Acting Winners

‘Wicked’ Named Best Picture by National Board of Review, Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman Among Acting Winners

Universal Pictures’ blockbuster musical “Wicked” has been named best picture by the National Board of Review, the organization ann...

BBC Studios Lands UK Hit ‘The Jetty’ at Hulu and BritBox; Touts This Year’s Success of ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Bluey’ And More (EXCLUSIVE)

BBC Studios Lands UK Hit ‘The Jetty’ at Hulu and BritBox; Touts This Year’s Success of ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Bluey’ And More (EXCLUSIVE)

Hit U.K. crime drama “The Jetty” is finally making its way across the pond. As the result of some unique dealmaking by BBC Studios...

Keke Palmer and SZA’s Comedy ‘One of Them Days’ Moves Up Release to MLK Weekend

Keke Palmer and SZA’s Comedy ‘One of Them Days’ Moves Up Release to MLK Weekend

Sony’s buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, “One of Them Days,” is moving its release date to the Martin Luther King Jr. hol...

Daniel Nigro on Why He’s Really a ‘Band Member,’ Not Just a Producer and Writer for Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo

Daniel Nigro on Why He’s Really a ‘Band Member,’ Not Just a Producer and Writer for Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo

On the latest episode of Variety‘s Strictly Business podcast, Daniel Nigro discusses the evolving role of the writer-producer in p...

How Shaboozey’s Country Spin on a 20-Year-Old Rap Song Became the Year’s Biggest Hit: ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

How Shaboozey’s Country Spin on a 20-Year-Old Rap Song Became the Year’s Biggest Hit: ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’

In a fractious America, there’s still one thing that people can agree on: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The Virginian’s countr...

Federal Judge Says Byron Allen’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Can Proceed to Trial

Federal Judge Says Byron Allen’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against McDonald’s Can Proceed to Trial

A federal judger has ruled that a lawsuit filed by media entrepreneur Byron Allen seeking $10 billion alleging racial discriminati...

Horrors Faced by Mexican Conservationists Examined in Ventana Sur Copia Final Thriller ‘The Reserve’

Horrors Faced by Mexican Conservationists Examined in Ventana Sur Copia Final Thriller ‘The Reserve’

Filmmaker Pablo Pérez Lombardini cut his teeth working with leading Latin American directors, including Alonso Ruizpalacios (“A Co...

CAA Signs Misfits Entertainment With Founders Andee Ryder and Ian Bonhôte (EXCLUSIVE)

CAA Signs Misfits Entertainment With Founders Andee Ryder and Ian Bonhôte (EXCLUSIVE)

Misfits Entertainment has signed with CAA. Founded in 2016 by Andee (Dee) Ryder and Ian Bonhôte, Misfits Entertainment most recent...

‘The Writer’ Directors on Portraying Industry Fatigue and a Poignant Father-Son Relationship in Their Short Film

‘The Writer’ Directors on Portraying Industry Fatigue and a Poignant Father-Son Relationship in Their Short Film

Variety hosted a panel for the short film “The Writer,” with directors Austin Glasser and Luke Maddenwald on Dec. 3 This conversat...

Jimmy Carter becomes first president to turn 100

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Jimmy Carter becomes first president to turn 100

Georgia doctors speak out to challenge misinformation on sta...

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Georgia doctors speak out to challenge misinformation on state's abortion law, death of Amber Thurman

After Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyonce And Others, Tesla Cybertruck Join...

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After Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyonce And Others, Tesla Cybertruck Joins Joins Irvine Police Department's Fleet, Will Be Used For Community Outreach Efforts

Pentagon sending a ‘few thousand’ personnel to Middle East d...

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Pentagon sending a ‘few thousand’ personnel to Middle East day after Biden said he wouldn’t add combat troops

Scandals, failed assassinations and political rhetoric: Both...

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Scandals, failed assassinations and political rhetoric: Both sides go high and low

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