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‘Hunger Games’ Star Sam Claflin Says Shirtless Scenes Led to Body Dysmorphia: ‘There’s This Hollywood Assumption That Men With Six Packs Sell Movies’
Sam Claflin revealed on Fearne Cotton’s “Happy Place” podcast (via The Independent) that his body dysmorphia was exacerbated by his Hollywood acting roles, which often required him to appear shirtless...
Hotel and Credit Card Loyalty Programs Are Going All In on Exclusive Experiences in 2026 — From Sundance to the Grammys
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Last month at Sundance, Chase Sapphire cardmembers rubbed shoulders with stars...
YouTube Ad Revenue Hits Record $11.38 Billion in Q4, but Falls Short of Expectations
YouTube continues to vacuum up digital advertising dollars, mostly at the expense of traditional TV ad budgets, notching its biggest-ever ad sales number to date for the fourth quarter...
Main Takeaways From IFFR Pro: U.S. Indies Find Shelter, Brazil Comes Strong, New Projects by ‘Leonor Will Never Die’ and ‘Samba Infinito’ Crowned
The International Film Festival Rotterdam crowned its industry award winners on Wednesday following an intense six days of activities in the Dutch city. The awards encompassed all arms of...
Don Lemon Confirmed to Speak at On Air Fest Podcast Conference After His Recent Arrest
Don Lemon confirmed that he will appear the 2026 On Air Fest podcast conference later this month in Brooklyn, the event’s organizers said. His appearance at the festival will...
Variety Promotes Emily Longeretta to Director of Features
Emily Longeretta has been promoted to director of features for Variety’s Focus editorial department. Longeretta will oversee all features and new business development for Focus, which encompasses sponsored edit...
Westminster Dog Show Honors Catherine O’Hara and Her ‘Best in Show’ Legacy: ‘A True Legend, Timeless Talent and Icon’
The Westminster Dog Show honored Catherine O’Hara, who died Jan. 30 at the age of 71, with a video tribute shown on the Madison Square Garden jumbotron on Tuesday...
‘Miraculous’ Producer Zag Taps Dwarf Animation Alum Rémi Guerin as Head of Studio
Zag, the creative force behind the smash hit animated franchise “Miraculous,” has tapped Rémi Guerin to the newly created role of head of studio. Reporting to Ian Lambur, the EVP of series,...
WestEnd Closes Major International Deals on ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day’ Ahead of EFM Market Premiere, First Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
WestEnd Films has secured a raft of international distribution deals on “Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day,” the contemporary un-romantic comedy inspired by Virginia Woolf’s beloved novel, and has unveiled...
Higher Sports Fees Eat Into Fox’s Q2 Profit, Despite Revenue Increases
The costs of investing in sports chipped away at Fox’s profit in the company’s second quarter, as the owner of Fox News Channel and Fox Sports said cash flow...
Donald Trump Says He Would Commit More Federal Resources to Finding Savannah Guthrie’s Mother and Plans to Call ‘Today’ Anchor: ‘It’s a Terrible Thing’
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken out on the disappearance of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie‘s mother Nancy, telling reporters that he would commit more federal resources to finding the...
J.K. Rowling Denies Inviting Jeffrey Epstein to ‘Harry Potter & The Cursed Child’ Broadway Opening, DOJ Docs Show He Was Turned Away at Door
J.K. Rowling has sought to clear up online speculation concerning her rumored connections to disgraced financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Within the latest tranche of Epstein...