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EU to probe use of personal data by X's AI chatbot
Ireland’s data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, launched an inquiry on Friday (Apr 11) into the use of…
Kim Browne
As an editor at GQ British, I specialize in exploring Lifestyle success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.
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Nicky Katt, Actor in ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Dies at 54
Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough…
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Weezer Delivers Solid Coachella Set, Despite Shooting of Bassist’s Wife Days Earlier
Weezer performed at Coachella on Saturday afternoon without addressing the fact that bassist Scott Shriner’s wife was shot by Los Angeles…
Culture
Don Mischer, Prolific Live Event Director and 15-Time Emmy Winner, Dies at 85
Don Mischer, a prolific live event director and 15-time Emmy winner, died April 11, Variety has confirmed. He was 85. Outside of his Emmy…
Celebrity
Mickey Rourke Leaves ‘Celebrity Big Brother UK’ Following ‘Further Use of Inappropriate Language’ and ‘Unacceptable Behavior’
Mickey Rourke has agreed to exit “Celebrity Big Brother UK” following his continued use of offensive language, Variety has confirmed.…
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Keith Olbermann Slams Bill Maher for ‘Prostituting Himself’ Over Trump Dinner Praise: ‘This Is So He Can Keep His HBO Show’
Media firebrand Keith Olbermann has unleashed a scathing rebuke of comedian and HBO/Max host Bill Maher for Maher’s praise for President…
Culture
Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis: How to Watch the Welterweight Titles Boxing Bout Live Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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‘SNL’ Star Bowen Yang Says He’s Begged Lorne Michaels to Replace Him as JD Vance: ‘Please Reach Out to Zach Galifianakis’
Bowen Yang hopes his days of playing JD Vance on “Saturday Night Live” can soon end. During a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Yang,…
Celebrity
Will Poulter on ‘Black Mirror’ Episode ‘Plaything,’ Its Key ‘Bandersnatch-y’ Moment and Bringing Back Gaming Legend Colin Ritman for a Story in Which the ‘Future of Humanity Is at Stake’
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments in the “Black Mirror” episode “Plaything” currently streaming on Netflix.…
Culture
How Can the Movie Industry Thrive Again? Simple: Make 100 Movies a Year That People Want to See
You know what it’s like when you have a problem, or maybe a few of them, and they start to interlock and overwhelm you, and you’re frozen…
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‘White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Says Duke ‘Clearly’ Wanted to ‘Go Viral’ With T-Shirt Backlash: ‘Fanciful and Ridiculous’
While Duke University may not have appreciated the unintentional promo in the most recent season of “The White Lotus,” Jason Isaacs…
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Michael Angarano and Michael Cera on Coming of Age (Again) in Their Bristly Buddy Comedy ‘Sacramento’
Michael Angarano and Michael Cera have been on screen for most of their lives. Both former child actors, each grew into an adult in front…
Celebrity
Rashida Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross Despair Over ‘Corporate Greed’ at Heart of Comically Bleak ‘Black Mirror’ Episode ‘Common People’
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments in the “Black Mirror” episode “Common People,” currently streaming on…
Celebrity
It’s Intense, Disturbing, and Brilliant — and It Justified the Existence of Horror’s Most Hated Subgenre
*Content Warning: Discussion of Sexual Assault and ViolenceOne of horror’s most controversial subgenres, rape and revenge movies got…
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Record Store Day 2025’s Most Wanted: T-Swift, T-Heads, Gracie Abrams, ‘Wicked,’ Wu Tang, Laufey, Oasis, Mingus and More Vinyl Worth the Queue
There’s no 5,000% tariff on vinyl — yet — so it may be a good time to score some only moderately high-priced LPs this weekend at the…
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Sylvester Stallone's First R-Rated Leading Role Was in This Urban Thriller That Kicked Off His Epic Action Hero Career
Sylvester Stallone will go down as one of the greatest action stars in Hollywood history. Yet, the legendary star’s path to escaping being…
Celebrity
Lady Gaga Outdoes Herself With a Coachella Spectacular That’s Equal Parts Freaky and Hearty
Never let it be said that Lady Gaga doesn’t play three-dimensional chess. She did that, quite literally, in one of a boundless series of…
Culture
Women Make Movies’ Debra Zimmerman Slams U.S. Grant Cuts at Visions du Réel
U.S.-based non-profit Women Make Movies is one of thousands of organizations hit by President Donald Trump’s cuts to federal humanities…
Business
Joint Tenancy Explained: Property Sharing Made Simple
Joint tenancy is a way for two or more people to share ownership of a property. It’s a popular choice for couples, family members, or…
News
‘Sacramento’ Review: Michael Cera in a Smart and Fluky Road Comedy About the Agony of Adulting
American movies overflow with arrested-development cases. (There’s something very American about that.) Yet it’s not every day that you…
Celebrity
WGA Seeks to Discipline Four Writers for Breaking Guild Rules During 2023 Strike
The Writers Guild of America asked members on Friday to uphold disciplinary actions against four of their brethren who are accused of…
Culture
Prime Video’s Korean Rom-Com ‘The Divorce Insurance’ Stars Make the Case for Life After Heartbreak: ‘Choices That We Make to Become Happier’
Prime Video is diving into uncharted waters with its new Korean rom-com series “The Divorce Insurance,” which introduces the provocative…
Business
Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure
A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday (Apr 11) backing co-founder Elon Musk’s lawsuit aimed at keeping the…
Celebrity
Missy Elliott Delivers Show-Stopping Parade of Hits at Coachella
Missy Elliott brought the supersized vision from last year’s “Out of This World” tour to Coachella on Friday night, performing a sizzling…