EXCLUSIVE: The screenwriter-forward Austin Film Festival has officially wrapped its 2026 edition, revealing its Audience Award winners and turning to plans for 2027, setting the opening of submissions for its Film and Script competition beginning next month. Vincent Grashaw’s Bruton, the drama based on true story and starring Theo Rossi, Aya Cash, Tammy Blanchard and […]
On Monday afternoon, Variety Doc Dreams NYC took over Firehouse Cinema in downtown Manhattan for a lively and informative series of talks highlighting contenders for this year’s Best Documentary Oscar. At the top of the ticket was a conversation between Variety’s co-president and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh and Alex Gibney, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Musk,” a […]
"Yellowstone" star Dawn Olivieri reveals the career dry spell that drove her to leave LA for a 160-acre Arkansas ranch and animal sanctuary.
In her new memoir ‘Daddy Issues,’ former Call Her Dadd y co-host Sofia Franklyn chronicles in detail the behind-the-scenes drama that ended both her friendship and her working relationship with Alex Cooper
The 'Veep' actor also opens up about his co-stars and creator weighing in on Adam Brody's Gaza comments, and how being on the Jewish show has shaped his own views on religion.
Here's a hint: the 'Wild Horse Nine' actor doesn't do spicy food.
Asian World Film Festival has announced the Asian Vision and Focus On sections for this year’s edition of the event, running November 12-19 at the Culver Theatre in Los Angeles. Now in its third consecutive year, Asian Vision is a juried competition section that will screen seven standout films that have been overlooked by other […]
The rocker also reveals what fans can expect from his next album.
The Puerto Rican star added that the multi-artist festival could launch in Spain or Chile.
Donna Mills reveals why she and Larry Gilman never married despite 25 years together, citing her fierce independence and a practical approach to love.
"Maybe I should dispel a rumor at this point, which has gone around forever, which is like, it’s not a personal story from mine," singer says of FutureSex/LoveSounds hit
Thiti “Tongte” Srinuan, director of Thai blockbuster “The Undertaker,” put up a photo of himself defecating on camera for real during a session at Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei. The scene dates from his days as a supporting actor with Taibaan Studio. “I was a supporting actor, and I played a crazy person,” Srinuan […]
Tim McGraw reveals the "most dangerous parts" of a long marriage and why rediscovering Faith Hill during their toughest moments matters most.
Dustin Hoffman reveals in a new essay that he felt "unworthy" and feared being fired every day while filming "The Graduate" with Mike Nichols.
Christopher Atkins reveals how fatherhood drove his sobriety journey nearly 40 years ago and why his grandchildren keep him committed today.
The 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant teamed up with Smoothie King to debut “Connor’s Paid Me No Mind Smoothie," a play on the trendy moment sparked by the Oscar winner.
CBS’s 60 Minutes landed the first sitdown interview with Donald Trump since Republicans midterm drubbing, and a natural question was whether he expected to fire anyone. “I do,” Trump told correspondent Ross Douthat. “I’ll be making a few changes. I don’t want to mention who,” Trump said, while he expressed confidence in someone Douthat spotted […]
Also up north this week: Angine de Poitrine reveals a third member at a Toronto concert and SOCAN joins GEMA's live music royalty network.
Bryan opened up about the sweet gesture during last month's rambling, two-hour On the Porch podcast chat with Matthew McConaughey.
Which director will reunite these two West Philly legends?
'The Odyssey' star would've played John Bennett, a role that went to fellow Boston native Mark Wahlberg.
Perspective Films, a new documentary co-production initiative led by independent producer Jess Devaney, has unveiled its inaugural slate of films, Variety can report exclusively. The subjects of Perspective’s first five documentaries include the clash between federal immigration enforcement and the citizens of Minneapolis, the war in Gaza and the invention of C-SPAN. “Every story on […]
Rosie O'Donnell celebrated the midterm blue wave from Dublin but now reveals she's considering a move back to New York to be near her family.
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault after spending the best part of a month on trial. In many ways, the business that propelled Brand to fame and power was also in the dock. In the first major #MeToo court case for the British television industry, London’s Southwark Crown Court heard from […]
"She’s totally fine, thank God," actor says of Luciana Damon, who attended Oscars afterparty just a week after surgery
Matt Damon revealed in a new GQ magazine cover story that his wife, Luciana, suffered a brain aneurysm in early 2024 and went into surgery just one week before the 96th Academy Awards, where the Damon-starring “Oppenheimer” swept the night with Oscars for best picture, director (Christopher Nolan), actor (Cillian Murphy), supporting actor (Robert Downey […]
He also reveals how 'Kong: Skull Island' director Jordan Vogt-Roberts wound up in a cameo role.
Eric Dane's memoir reveals why McSteamy was killed off "Grey's Anatomy," his bitter feud with Billy Corgan and his heartbreaking ALS battle.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from tonight’s episode of NBC’s Chicago Fire. NBC’s Chicago Fire celebrated its landmark 300th episode tonight, and it was bittersweet. While there was a lot to celebrate, it also marked Day 1’er Joe Miñoso’s final episode in the firefighter drama after 14+ years portraying the beloved Joe […]
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for NBC’s Chicago Fire‘s Season 15 Episode 5 titled “Three Hundred.” It’s the end of an era on NBC’s Chicago Fire, as we say goodbye to Joe Miñoso, who has played Firefighter Josef “Joe” Cruz since Season 1. And what better way to send him off than […]
In the latest in a series of organizational announcements following the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger into Skydance, the newly combined company has set its top distribution troops. Ray Hopkins, the longtime CBS veteran who is now distribution president of Skydance, sent an internal memo Tuesday outlining the newly minted execs in his […]
"It feels like I’ve had you at my side forever," the rapper wrote to her youngest child.
The nine-time Grammy winner recalled visiting Wales for the first time in about 1990 with her parents.
The UK’s Creative Cities Convention (CCC), a rival to the relocating TV Festival, has revealed its 2027 host city. As the TV Festival moves down south from Scotland after 50 years, the CCC will take place in the Scottish city of Glasgow, backed by Screen Scotland. This will come a few months before a different […]
Eric Dane reveals in his posthumously-released new memoir “My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments” that he fought with Josh Duhamel on the set of “Las Vegas,” the NBC series that Duhamel headlined opposite James Caan for five seasons between 2003 and 2008 (via Entertainment Weekly). Dane was a guest star on the show […]
The project was originally slated to arrive in October.
In his new memoir, the actor reveals he was slapped 27 times until he was dizzy for a scene director Nichols ‘didn’t even use’ Almost 60 years after The Graduate was released, Dustin Hoffman has revealed that making the 1967 film that launched his career was “a terrible experience” and he felt “immediately uncomfortable, unworthy” as a Jewish actor playing “the ultimate Wasp”, Ben Braddock. In an essay for the New Yorker , drawn from his upcoming memoir Look at Me, which was co-written with New Yorker staff writer Ariel Levy, the 89-year-old actor wrote: “The Graduate exacerbated all my insecurities from the start. Continue reading...
The actor is portraying Kratos in Prime Video's live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise.
Bailey Chase reveals the proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate that drove his family from California to the mountains of North Carolina five years ago.
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from HBO’s The Gilded Age’s Season 4 premiere. Surprise! The Gilded Age kicked off its fourth season with multiple surprises, including the quiet appearances of Matt Damon and David Letterman. At about 8:33, two gentlemen are crossing the street together, played by Damon and Letterman. Damon is […]
Dave Bautista is once again showing off his muscle gains ahead of stepping into the role of Kratos for the highly anticipated “God of War” series. The “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor last gave fans a glimpse into his transformation two months ago, saying he’d begun weight training again but still had time “to get […]
Noah Wyle reveals his daily push-ups routine and chin-up bar goal with his accountability partner while filming the demanding medical drama "The Pitt."
Christopher Lloyd reveals in his memoir how cocaine and alcohol became "entrenched" in his life, leading to a dramatic rehab escape in Arizona.
Brittany Aldean reveals her grandmother Louvada inspired VADA, her fragrance brand, and shares how Jason Aldean supports her entrepreneurial journey.
The TV personality went viral in 2022 when she arrived at a party encased in a slithering worm costume.
Heidi Klum underwent a bloody transformation to become a giant, gruesome severed hand for Halloween
The star transformed into a severed hand for her famous Halloween party on Saturday night.
Nicole Eggert reveals the financial toll of her breast cancer battle as a single parent, from lost income to mounting bills during treatment.
Liam Neeson reveals he skips the gym entirely at 74, relying on daily walks and a year-round fitness approach to keep doing his own action scenes.
The data scientist Lauren Leek says predictive algorithms are flattening the everyday world, from pub menus to pop lyrics.
