51 stories by "Giana Levy"
Garcelle Beauvais has a multi-faceted career as an actress, executive producer, model, author and reality TV star. But as a woman who wears many hats, the defining role she has recently lear…
A string of fate brought Serayah and Tyler Lepley together to star in the bible-inspired love story "Ruth & Boaz." The casting process for the Netflix movie was nearing its end, and the …
Gabrielle Union has a multi-faceted career as an actress, producer, author and entrepreneur. In business, she has learned to roll with the ups and downs and embrace change. "It's the power o…
Tim Robinson plays a Midwestern man investigating a criminal conspiracy in his new HBO comedy series "The Chair Company," which premieres Oct. 12. The season will consist of eight episodes r…
In partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, Fathom Entertainment will release "The Family McMullen" in theaters nationwide for one night on Oct. 15. Written and directed by Edward Burns, "The…
Principal photography has started this week on "Actual Nobodies," writer and director Alex Wyse's indie dramedy starring "Grease" star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie. The official descript…
Focus Features has released the official trailer for "Song Sung Blue," which will be released nationwide in theaters on Dec. 25. Directed by Craig Brewer, the musical drama stars Hugh Jackma…
It's a full circle moment for Melvin Gregg to be starring in "The Paper." Not only was he a fan of "The Office," which loosely inspired "The Paper," but he was also familiar with the mockume…
Warner Bros. has released the official trailer for director Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights," starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Fennell serves as writer, director and producer…
The second season of "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans" is set to return to AMC+ and Shudder on Oct. 7. An all-star spinoff of the hit series "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula," the competit…
David Ketchum, a voice actor and comedian known for roles in series including "Get Smart" and "Camp Runamuck," died on Aug. 10. He was 97. A familiar guest star on sitcoms in the 1960s, Ketc…
Harvey Guillén, Lisa Vidal, Diana Maria Riva, Isabel Allende, Blanca Uzeta O'Leary and Carmen Perez will be honored at the Raizado Festival for their artistic contributions to advancing jus…
On the latest episode of the "Daily Variety" podcast, Clayton Davis joins co-Editor in Chief Cynthia Littleton to break down this week's cover story that paints a vivid portrait of "Severanc…
Viola Davis and Walter Murch were awarded honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degrees by the American Film Institute at the conservatory's commencement ceremony. The event took place at the TCL …
Lindsay Lohan is sharing her frustrations about how growing up in the public eye pigeonholed her from playing more sophisticated roles. "Yeah, I do [think I was pigeonholed]," she said in an…
Some of the biggest stars from San Diego Comic Con stopped by the Comic Con Variety Studio presented by Google TV. "Rick and Morty" Ahead of the Season 8 finale of "Rick and Morty" on Sunday…
Billy Joel is opening up about a tough moment with longtime friend and tourmate Elton John. In the second part of the new two-part HBO Documentary, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes," the "New Yor…
Jamie Lee Curtis says she's learned a lot from Lindsay Lohan since reuniting for "Freakier Friday," the much buzzed-about sequel to 2003's "Freaky Friday." "She has taught me so much," Curti…
Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang will be honored at the fifth annual Academy Museum fundraising gala, taking place on October 18. Presented by Rolex, the star…
Lynn Hamilton, a retired actress who had a recurring role as Donna Harris in "Sanford and Son," died on June 19. She was 95. Hamilton died in her home in Chicago of natural causes, according…
Rebel Wilson wants to see her "Pitch Perfect" character, Fat Amy, get married in the fourth installment of the comedy franchise. She hopes the movie will film sometime next year. "There's a …
Betsy Gay, a yodeler and retired actress who appeared in "The Pinch Singer," "Arbor Day," and "Our Gang Follies of 1938," died on June 13. She was 96. Gay's death was reported by her friend,…
David Baxter, Vice President of Development at Legion M, launched Larger Than Life Entertainment. Baxter's new production banner means he has had to step away from Legion M. His new venture …
The Netflix series "Forever" succeeds at conveying the powerful emotions of first love. Coupled with Justin and Keisha's contrasting lifestyles and family dynamics, the teen love affair allo…
Paul Giamatti opened up about his unique parallels with his character in the seventh season of Netflix and Charlie Brooker's anthology series "Black Mirror" during a SAG-AFTRA panel. The Osc…