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Jon Stewart Exclaims ‘What the F— Is Happening in This Country?’: ‘From Minnesota, to Venezuela, to Iran’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the whirlwind of stories from over the weekend, which included Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuela after the capture...
Philippine Theater Star Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan Lands Title Role in Sonny Calvento’s ‘Mother Maybe’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine theater actor Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan has secured the title role in director Sonny Calvento‘s “Mother Maybe,” joining previously announced star Anthony Jennings, Southern Lantern Studios revealed. The horror-comedy-drama, a...
Dinner at Noma’s Los Angeles Residency Will Cost $1500
Fans of chef René Redzepi and his groundbreaking Noma restaurant can start getting in line on Monday, Jan. 26 for the Los Angeles residency this spring. Well, not literally...
Inside the Ballroom at the Golden Globes: 12 Starry Moments You Didn’t See on TV
You may be a global comedy superstar, but that doesn’t get you out of spousal support duties at the Golden Globe Awards. Kevin Hart exited the Beverly Hilton’s International...
NBC Pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Episode Featuring Timothy Busfield Following Child Sex Abuse Charges
NBC will no longer air an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU” in which Timothy Busfield appears in a guest star role. Variety has confirmed that the broadcast...
Elliot Page and Naomi Watts Star in New ACLU Campaign Supporting Trans Youth (EXCLUSIVE)
Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are among the bold-faced names starring a new American Civil Liberties Union public awareness campaign in support of transgender youth. Launching Monday ahead of...
Awards HQ: Ariana Grande Packs CAA, Emma Stone Backs ‘Bugonia,’ Demi Moore Champions Kate Hudson and 20 Oscar Nomination Questions
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s January 12, 2026, and Oscar nomination voting is officially underway. After a quiet holiday...
‘Pole to Pole With Will Smith:’ How to Watch the Nat Geo Docuseries Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Will Smith is bravely going where few actors...
How to Watch ‘The Night Manager’ Online for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although it’s been just about 10 years since...
Elijah Wood Says ‘I’m Not Allowed to Confirm’ Frodo’s Return in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ and ‘Their Intention Is to Make Other Films’ in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Universe
Is Elijah Wood returning as Frodo in the new “Lord of the Rings” movie “The Hunt for Gollum”? Don’t ask Elijah Wood, even though his co-star Ian McKellen let...
Character Counts: Songs in the Oscar Race Go Beyond Just Being Pretty Tunes
The best movie songs are the ones that illuminate character, summarize the story or otherwise add a new dimension to the film experience. More than in most years, in...
‘Wicked: For Good’: Stephen Schwartz Performs ‘No Place Like Home’ and ‘The Girl in the Bubble’ and Explains the Songwriting Process Behind Them
It was a packed weekend leading up to Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, and among the events kicking off Saturday morning was A Celebration with Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz, who has...