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Tig Notaro thought Cheryl Hines’s change to MAGA was ‘very strange’ and that, even after their podcast ended, Hines gave up on their friendship.

Ivana Ortiz, 35, was arrested for allegedly shooting at Rihanna's residence in Beverly Crest. The singer, her partner ASAP Rocky and their three children were home at the time.

A new survey of Casting Society members reveals which Academy Awards contenders prevailed over the past 15 years — if the category had existed.

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 chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages ref

This year’s Governors Ball, following the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, will offer Wolfgang Puck’s signature menu items like chicken pot pie and Oscar-shaped smoked salmon crackers. However, the evening will feature some new additions, including a sushi and salmon station with five chefs preparing

“There's a reason that the opera and ballet have been around for over 400 years,” the ballerina said.

Rachel Zegler recently opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about the backlash she faced for playing “Snow White” in Disney’s 2025 live-action remake. Because of her Colombian heritage, Zegler faced aggressive pushback from conservative circles, who thought the title role of Snow White should be played by a

The VP of creative at Pixar also offers and update on 'Toy Story 5,' saying things are in the home stretch as it heads toward its summer release.

Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences. Mazloum succeeds Josh D’Amaro, who will take over the top job at Disney from current CEO Bob Iger. In his role, Mazloum will lead a diverse portfolio of global businesses including Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, resort hotels, expedi

Paramount CEO David Ellison, whose company is set to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, met with top WBD execs in Burbank.

Paramount CEO David Ellison, whose company is set to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, met with top WBD execs Tuesday.

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers through the end of “One Piece” Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. The Going Merry will be a little more crowded in Netflix’s “One Piece” Season 3, as the Straw Hat pirates have taken aboard two new crew members by the Season 2 finale, including one they p

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, made his first formal appearance in front of Warner Bros. Discovery’s senior ranks Tuesday, talking about Paramount’s pending $111 billion deal for WBD and taking about a dozen questions from the assemblage. The meeting kicked off with Warner Bros. Discovery

Like the DGA, the Writers Guild of America West doesn't seem inclined to accept longer contract cycles with the major studios any time soon.

Building materials used by a contractor produced a reaction backstage, according to Disneyland officials.

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we’ll hear from Variety’s Antonio Ferme and Harper Mays on how the two assembled Variety’s 10 Creators to Watch list this year reflecting fast-rising, entertainment-centered social media stars. And Variety’s Payton Turkeltaub explains why so many people

American Cinematheque’s film festival, “Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair,” will return for its fifth edition in Los Angeles from June 1-7. This year, American Cinematheque has partnered with independent cinemas, film organizations and filmmakers, including Sean Baker (“Anora”) and Mike Flanagan (“The L

Disney Experiences announced a series of leadership appointments, underscoring the strength and versatility of its leadership team. Learn more.

“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams is going to the Oscars. Sources tell me that the actor will be attending the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Williams and his “Heated Rivalry” co-star Connor Storrie made their awards show presenting debut at the Golden Globes in January. I’m told Storrie

Disneyland president Thomas Mazloum will succeed D'Amaro as chairman, with Jill Estorino replacing Mazloum at Disneyland, and Lisa Baldzicki and Tasia Filippatos also getting new roles in the division.

Blair Underwood is scrubbing in on Fox’s “Doc.” The hit drama, which just landed a Season 3 renewal, is celebrating that news by adding Underwood to the cast as a series regular. “Doc” viewers will first see Underwood as a guest star in the Season 2 “Doc” finale, which airs April 14. That will segue

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Netflix has released the first look at the upcoming action-drama series “Man on Fire,” set to premiere on April 30. “Man on Fire” is based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series of the same name, and tells the story of John Creasy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). The logline reads, “Once a high-functioning and skil

Tig Notaro hosted the “Tig and Cheryl: True Story” podcast with Cheryl Hines for three years starting in 2020. But the comedian walked away from the podcast in May 2023, just as Hines’ controversial husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced his presidential campaign. The timing was not a coincidence