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‘SNL’ Sets Lady Gaga and Shane Gillis as March Hosts
After its landmark 50th birthday celebration, “Saturday Night Live” will return in March with back-to-back episodes. Shane Gillis will…
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Iran’s Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Could Miss Ceremony as Government Pulls Campaign Funding: ‘We Are More Than Furious Towards Our Country’
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, the creative duo behind the Oscar-nominated animated short “In the Shadow of the…
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Reggie Miller Will Bounce to NBC Sports for NBA Coverage
Reggie Miller, the Indiana Pacers NBA veteran, is still following the bouncing ball. The basketball star will after the end of this NBA…
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Ethan Hawke: ‘When We Prioritize Money at All Costs, What We Get Is Generic Material’
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater spoke about taking risks in art at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for their new film “Blue…
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‘Conclave’ Hits $100 Million Milestone at Global Box Office
“Conclave” will cross the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office this week, a major milestone for a film aimed squarely at adult…
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Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle on Reinvigorating the Festival, Getting Timothée Chalamet and Keeping Standing Ovations Very Demure: ‘Everyone I Know Cannot Stand the Clap-O-Meter’
It’s only her first year as Berlinale artistic director, but Tricia Tuttle has already put her stamp on one of Europe’s biggest film…
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Ex Parte Hearing? Don't Panic, Read This First
Getting a notice for an ex parte hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. But don’t let the legal…
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British conductor Edward Gardner sorry for calling Italian opera singers Mafia
A British conductor has apologised for likening singers at one of Italy's leading opera houses to warring Mafia families. Edward Gardner,…
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Marcelo Gomes Steps Into Television to Tackle HIV Epidemic in Brazil With HBO’s ‘Oxygen Masks Will (Not) Drop Automatically’
Three decades into his career, lauded Brazilian director Marcelo Gomes (“Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures”) is finally stepping into…
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Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog on Tuesday (Feb 18) backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would…
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Iconic ‘Mind Game,’ ‘Inu-Oh’ Director Masaaki Yuasa Launches New Tokyo Studio Ame Pippin (EXCLUSIVE)
Acclaimed Japanese animation director Masaaki Yuasa has announced the launch of his own animation studio, ame pippin. Teaming up with…
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‘Girls on Wire’ Review: Two Cousins Reunited on a Chinese Film Set Are Trapped in a Melodrama of Their Own Making
Flying high in one of the world’s most male-dominated film industries, Chinese writer-director Vivian Qu follows up her acclaimed 2017…
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Disney Tees Up New ‘Mickey Golf’ Collection for Adults: Shop the Pieces Here
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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Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 77
Paquita la del Barrio, the emblematic Mexican singer-songwriter known for her anthemic ranchera ballads, died on Monday at her home in…
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How Much Does a College Student Spend on Groceries?
Grocery shopping takes up a significant portion of an average college student’s budget. With tuition, rent, textbooks, and other expenses,…
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Georgina Chapman Goes Strapless and Sculpted in ‘Floating’ Marchesa Gown With Adrien Brody in J Crew at BAFTA Awards 2025
On Sunday, Adrien Brody picked up a BAFTA trophy for Best Actor due to his leading role in “The Brutalist.” The performer turned up on the…
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‘The King of Kings’ Trailer: Oscar Isaac Is Jesus Christ in Faith-Based Family Flick from ‘Sound of Freedom’ Distributor (EXCLUSIVE)
“Sound of Freedom” distributor Angel Studios has released a new trailer for “The King of Kings.” Based on the book “The Life of Our Lord”…
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How Sound Oscar Nominees From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Emilia Perez’ Created Emotion
From “Defying Gravity” to “Like a Rolling Stone,” music was a thread through many of this year’s sound Oscar nominees as “A Complete…
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‘Monte Cristo’ Producers, Pathé and Chapter 2, Unveil Teaser for ’13 Days, 13 Nights’ From ‘The Three Musketeers’ Filmmaker (EXCLUSIVE)
Dimitri Rassam’s Paris-based company Chapter 2 and Pathé, who last teamed on “The Count of Monte Cristo,” have unveiled the teaser clip…
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Berlin Film Festival Day 5 Recap: SPC Snags Jodie Foster Starrer ‘Vie Privée,’ Plan B’s Dede Gardner on Living in L.A., Making ‘Mickey 17’ and ‘Nickel Boys’
Sales activity at the Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market revved up on Saturday as Sony Pictures Classics struck a deal for…
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‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Star Rose Byrne and Director Mary Bronstein Praise ASAP Rocky’s Acting Chops Amid Ongoing Trial: He ‘Brings a Natural Charisma That Cannot Be Taught’
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” star Rose Byrne and director Mary Bronstein discussed working with “renaissance man” ASAP Rocky at Berlin…
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Jannik Sinner: Doping ban's timing perfect for him - Liam Broady
Britain's Liam Broady believes Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for doping has been timed to impact the world number one's career "as…
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A Romantic Persian & Portuguese Wedding at the National Gallery of Canada
The color palette was meticulously curated to harmonize with the sophisticated ambiance of the atrium-style venue. Encompassing serene…
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Sony Pictures Classics Buys Jodie Foster Murder Mystery Movie ‘Vie Privée’ for North America and Latin America (EXCLUSIVE)
In one of the first major deals unveiled at the European Film Market, Sony Pictures Classics (“I’m Still Here”) has bought “Vie Privée,” a…