EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Ex-‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Sets New Dating Series on Fox Nation About ‘Traditional Marriage’
Nearly five years after his controversial exit as the host of the “Bachelor” franchise, Chris Harrison is making his return to reality TV. Fox Nation has greenlit a new dating series for people seeking a “traditional marriage” with Harrison as host and an expected premiere in 2027. Before Fox Nation
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 LISTEN: ‘We’re a Sprint’: Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, who is executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event for Netflix without strict time limit considerations, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 The Berlinale Is at War With Itself — and Tricia Tuttle Is Caught in the Middle
With German politicians calling for her head and hundreds of filmmakers rallying to her defense, the debate consuming Berlin risks drowning out the films themselves.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 France’s 2026 Cesar Awards Announced (Updating Live)
The Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars and BAFTA’s, is unfolding this evening at the Olympia theater in Paris. This 51st edition could have a Hollywood flavor with Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague,” a love letter to the French cinematic movement known as the New Wave, leading the rac
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Former Château de Versailles President Catherine Pégard Appointed France’s Culture Minister, Succeeding Rachida Dati
Catherine Pégard, a former film journalist who previously worked in Nicolas Sarkozy’s cabinet and headed the Château de Versailles, has been appointed France’s culture minister. Pégard succeeds Rachida Dati, who handed her resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday morning to pursu
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Megan Thee Stallion to Star in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway
She’ll take on the role of Zidler—proprietor of the Moulin Rouge cabaret and the show’s de facto narrator—for eight weeks beginning in March
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Director Kevin Williamson on Giving Neve Campbell What She Wanted in ‘Scream 7,’ With Sidney Prescott at the Center
"Yes there was the salary dispute and paying her, but she's also an actress and she wants to act. She wants a role," Williamson said of building No. 7 around the returning star.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 ‘Smiling Friends’ Shocks Fans as “Burnt Out” Creators End Show After Season 3 Despite Previous Renewal - The Hollywood Reporter
The animated show that had previously been picked up for seasons four and five will air two final episodes this spring, with Adult Swim's team noting, "We are sad to see this series come to an end."
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Variety Announces 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit Program Featuring Tina Knowles and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Pam Abdy
Variety has announced the first speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles, including Tina Knowles and Warner Bros Motion Picture Group co-chair and CEO Pam Abdy. The summit also includes conversations with Emmy-winning design expert and T
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Report: AJ Styles signs a new deal with WWE
The Phenomenal One reportedly has a brand new role in WWE now that he is retired for good.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 ‘Smiling Friends’ Shocks Fans as “Burnt Out” Creators End Show After Season 3 Despite Previous Renewal
The animated show that had previously been picked up for seasons four and five will air two final episodes this spring, with Adult Swim's team noting, "We are sad to see this series come to an end."
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish Finds Out Her New Sitcom Is Written by AI in ‘The Comeback’ Trailer
The third and final chapter of the HBO Max comedy series starring and co-created by Kudrow and Michael Patrick King returns on March 22.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Scores Series Best Audience for Season Finale
HBO says the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff has attracted some 14 million viewers for the full season so far.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Maral Beylerian Rejoins CAA to Bring Brands to Hollywood Dealmaking (Exclusive)
As part of the agency’s Entertainment Partnerships division, she will help drive content deals between marketers, media companies, A-list talent and IP in a rapidly-evolving industry landscape.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Lisa Rinna Speaks Out on Allegedly Being Drugged at ‘Traitors’ Premiere Party: ‘I Had Fentanyl in My System’ After Taking Test
Lisa Rinna has spoken out after she claimed she had been drugged at the “Traitors” Season 4 premiere party in January. The reality TV star appeared on “Good Day New York” and told hosts Jerry O’Connell and Rosanna Scotto that she had fentanyl and amphetamines in her system after the Jan. 8 party. TM
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Javier Bardem and Chris Evans Join Oscars Presenters
Kumail Nanjiani and Maya Rudolph are also set to take the stage at the Conan O'Brien-hosted 2026 Academy Awards.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Martin Short’s Daughter Made Drastic Move to Protect Her Safety
The comedian’s daughter was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home on Monday.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Several Major WWE Stars Confirmed for February 27 SmackDown
WWE is stacking this week’s SmackDown with major star power as the road to Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 42 continues to heat up. The February 27
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Jury Duty Gets Called on a Company Retreat
‘Jury Duty’ season two, subtitled ‘Company Retreat,’ just released its first trailer, introducing its new mark: Anthony Norman.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 The Industry’s Biggest AI Music Generator Just Surpassed 2 Million Subscribers
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman says his company also surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting more growth for the platform in light of continued critiques from artists and industry advocates.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 PGA Awards Predictions: Preferential Ballot Breakdown and the Pros and Cons for ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Sinners’
The Producers Guild of America Awards have long held outsized influence in the Oscar conversation.One structural reason keeps them at the center of every best picture debate: the PGA uses a preferential ballot, the same vote-counting system the Academy uses to determine best picture.That matters bec
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 ‘The Comeback’ Season 3 Sets HBO Release Date, Drops First Trailer
“The Comeback” Season 3 has announced its official premiere date at HBO. The Lisa Kudrow comedy series will debut March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. HBO is billing the third season as the final season, but given the show’s propensity for, well, coming bac
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Inside The “Crazy, Chaotic” ‘Baywatch’ Open Casting Call: “One Opportunity Can Change Your Life”
More than 2,000 hopefuls descended on Marina del Rey, its local Marriott and nearby Mother’s Beach last week to audition for a part in Fox and Fremantle’s reboot of the iconic TV series.
EntertainmentFebruary 26, 2026 Jonathan Majors is reportedly filming an action movie for The Daily Wire
Jonathan Majors is reportedly filming an action movie for The Daily Wire Ben Shapiro and Dallas Sonnier are producers on the project.