‘There’s Nothing We Could Do to Rein in Trump,’ GOP Senator Says
Republicans have fully abdicated their congressional duty in service of the president's ego
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Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Set to be Broadcast on the Tennis Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
Tennis Channel announced it will exclusively broadcast the 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year’s event will honor 20-time major champion Roger Federer and journalist and former professional player Mary Carillo. Veteran Tennis Channel analyst Brett
Streaming Residuals Drop for First Time as Secondary Market Sputters, Per WGA Report
Writers received less in streaming residuals in 2025 than they did the year before, amid a downturn in the once-robust streaming market for old movies and TV shows. Writers took in $330.7 million in streaming residuals last year, down from $346.6 million in 2024, marking the firs
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From Produce Wipes to Vegetable Scrubbers, Here Are 5 Ways to Prevent Cyclosporiasis According to the CDC
Officials are urging people to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of the gastrointestinal illness, which has led to two deaths in the U.S.
Pentagon, Coming Up Empty, Solicits ‘Creative’ Ideas for How to Win Iran War
Donald Trump and his administration appear to be at a loss for how to move the needle in the conflict
MAGA Rep. Digs in as Ex-Father-in-Law Senator Says He Needs ‘Psychological Help’
Max Miller has been accused of a disturbing array of abuse against Emily Moreno. The Republican Party is mostly shrugging
Trueno, Milo J, and J Noa Fire Up Summerstage
If anyone happened to pass by Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield on Saturday night, it was clear there wasn’t just any event going on. Thousands of fans flooded the area, brimming with excitement as they counted down to see Trueno, Milo J, and J Noa take on Capital One City Parks Fo
Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding
Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather than
Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Breaks Opening Day Record With $168 Million
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” came out swinging at the domestic box office. “Brand New Day” grossed an astounding $168 million from 4,487 North American theaters on Friday, securing the biggest opening day ever for a domestic release. The record previously belonged to 2019’s “Aveng
Knicks Hop on Blind Box Bandwagon With Official 2026 NBA Championship Bag-Charm Reveal
Each mystery pack features one of six plush bag charms and keychain variants with commemorative 2026 NBA champions graphics
Newly-Married Alesso Shares Wedding Photos, 6 Things He Needs ‘To Have and to Hold’ on Tour
His recent wedding and tour come on the heels of a difficult year for the DJ and producer, who was diagnosed with tinnitus
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LISTEN: National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., explains why it’s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown, which is the hometown of Lucille Ball, will be abuz
Inside Google’s Efforts to Get Creatives Hooked on AI
I was about 15 minutes into Google’s AI short-film screening when I realized I had nearly finished my popcorn. Granted, the bag was small. But the rapid munching was a natural consequence of my piqued intrigue late last month as the tech giant showcased 11 AI-generated short film
Joe Jonas, Keke Palmer Join NBC’s ‘The Voice: Celebrity’ Edition
Jonas will appear as a coach alongside Queen Latifah and Riley Green, with Palmer replacing Carson Daly as host
Can You Believe ‘X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Director’s Cut Trailer Is Scarier Than Original?
The movie, which is newly retitled The X-Files: I Want to Believe – Vrach Frankenshteyn and rated R, will be available to stream later this month
Naomi Watts’ Secret ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role Reunited Her With Tom Holland, 12 Years After ‘The Impossible’: ‘From Playing Your Mom to Your AI’
Naomi Watts has taken to Instagram to celebrate her secret role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Sony and Marvel Studios’ record-breaking superhero movie. The Oscar nominee voices Peter Parker’s artificial intelligence assistant E.V. in the movie. Watts celebrated the film’s succe
Where to Stream ‘The Challenge’ Season 42 Online
The latest season of the hit competition series, dubbed The Challenge: Cutthroats, is moving off MTV for the first time. Here’s where to stream it
MAGA Rep. Accused of Abuse Accidentally Releases Sensitive Image of Daughter
His former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, told reporters that those who shared the material should go to jail
Audrey Nuna Signs to Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE)
Audrey Nuna has signed to Republic Records in advance of her new single “superHuman,” Variety can exclusively reveal. The singer, who recently broke out as the voice of Mira in “KPop Demon Hunters,” worked with Grammy-winning producer Cirkut on “superHuman,” which releases at mid
‘Ted Lasso’ Is Back — Here’s When and Where to Watch the New Season
The hit series returns to Apple TV for Season Four, with the titular character returning to coach AFC Richmond's women's team
Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss on the Friendship Driving ‘Elektra/Persona’ at London’s National Theatre: ‘There’s a Lot of Masking and Unmasking’
“Elektra/Persona,” the U.K. National Theatre production fusing Sophocles’ “Elektra” with Ingmar Bergman’s “Persona,” grew out of friendship rather than a directorial concept imposed after casting, according to director Benedict Andrews. Andrews, Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss spoke
Leslie Iwerks on ‘Disney Worldbuilders’ and How Jennifer Lee, James Cameron and Jared Bush Carry Forward Walt Disney’s Legacy
Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks is no stranger to pulling back the curtain on the magic of Disney. Her documentaries “The Pixar Story, “Disneyland Handcrafted” and “The Imagineering Story” all delve behind the scenes of the design and development processes that go into building Disney pa
‘The Odyssey’ Star Samantha Morton ‘Hasn’t Worked for a Year’ After Making Nolan’s Epic Because ‘I’m 49’ Years Old and ‘There’s Other Good Actors Out There’
Samantha Morton revealed on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she has been out of acting work for an entire year since wrapping production on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in 2025. The two-time Oscar nominee attributed her age as the reason why. “I haven’t worked for a ye
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