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Hannah Berner is joining the lineup of Hulu's "Hularious" banner with a new stand-up comedy special set at the streamer. While the title and synopsis of the special are not yet known, it wil…
The actors are perched on red stools at the dark mahogany bar in a 1920s-themed restaurant in Cardiff, Wales. Marisa Abela and Myha'la " who star in HBO's steamy, propulsive finance drama…
Dionne Warwick, Saweetie and Mya have joined forces to record a new version of the Diane Warren-penned song "One Heart (Can Change The World)" as title song from the forthcoming film, "OZi: …
"Hacks" stars Meg Stalter and Paul W. Downs had some fun on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Sunday afternoon as the pair donned bright orange vinyl outfits in a spoof of the outfits …
Chelsea Handler didn't hold back at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards. During her opening monologue at Santa Monica's Barker Hanger on Jan. 4, the comedian went through all the big nominees, st…
While accepting the directing honor at Variety's 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch during the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Guillermo del Toro told the up-a…
Just days into 2026, the year's first major awards show is here, and Hollywood's biggest stars are flooding the red carpet. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is here. The Jan. 4 ceremony…
Mickey Rourke launched a GoFundMe on Sunday in hopes of avoiding eviction. In December, the Oscar-nominated actor was served a notice to pay roughly $60,000 in back rent or vacate his Los An…
The protagonist of the lighthearted new Fox series "Best Medicine" may be a doctor, but the hourlong show isn't really a medical procedural. Instead, the series borrows a time-honored setup …
Launched in 1967, the Consumer Electronics Show bounced around cities and spots on the calendar before finally settling down in 1998 as an event held every January in Las Vegas. For more tha…
Adam Sandler delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala, turning a heartfelt honor into a full-blown comedy set while accepting the Chairm…
Is the hero of "Marty Supreme" likable? I think he is, and for reasons that include the fact that he's a scoundrel. (Has there ever been a likable scoundrel in movies? No! Not Once!) The num…
Clay, the lead character in "The Dutchman," is having a hellish night in New York City, the kind of night that could end his life or change it in gravely material ways. One person he encount…
What does it mean to bring a child into today's world? Based on some of this year's buzziest films, that question is on the minds of contemporary directors and writers. From the postpartum l…
In a revealing new documentary about his life and career, Chevy Chase alleges that he suffered physical abuse as a child at the hands of his mother and stepfather. In "I'm Chevy Chase and Yo…
Kate Winslet sits down with a mix of exhilaration and disbelief. She's still processing the magnitude of what she's just done. The Oscar-winning actress (2008's "The Reader") has delivered h…
Jasen Kaplan, a contestant on the reality dating series "Finding Prince Charming" and a makeup artist for celebrities including Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Bethenny Frankel and Kelly Osbourn…
As the year comes to a close, many standout actors have garnered attention. Of course, only a select few will continue on to Oscar glory " 20 to be exact. But there are many notable performa…
Stephen Schwartz, the songwriter behind classic musicals from "Godspell" and "Pippin" to "Wicked," has revealed he will not be taking part in a program spotlighting him at the Kennedy Center…
Paul Mescal is looking to take a break from the spotlight after the past few years put his career into overdrive. After breaking through in the film world with "Aftersun" in 2022 " which ear…
Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. In the suit, filed yesterday and reviewed by Variety, musi…
A new documentary from CNN offers an unvarnished look at one of the most polarizing figures in comedy: Chevy Chase. "I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not" premieres on CNN on Thursday, Jan. 1. Cab…
A brief chapter in Chevy Chase's illustrious comedy career is his ill-fated late-night talk series "The Chevy Chase Show," which ran on Fox for six weeks in 1993 and was cancelled after scat…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This story contains spoilers for the series finale of "Stranger Things," now streaming on Netflix. After five seasons and nearly a decade of anticipation, the "Stranger Thi…
Some pop fans might have gone into 2025 anticipating a year's worth of the shakes, suffering from Eras Tour withdrawal. But there was no need for anyone to go cold turkey on live music these…
