When Jamie Lee Curtis was shooting "Fierce Creatures" in London in 1996, Princess Diana came by the set with her two little princes. It had been a long day, and Curtis was on a much-needed p…
Othelia Technologies has launched its AI-native storytelling platform, Othelia, which is meant to help writers, creators, and producers "structure and manage complex narrative worlds " from …
Prunella Scales, the actress best known for playing Sybil Fawlty, the intimidating wife of John Cleese's Basil on the '70s British sitcom "Fawlty Towers," has died. She was 93. Her sons, Sam…
Disney's "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. and Ireland with £1.3 million ($1.75 million), according to Comscore. The Bruce Springsteen portrait launched …
On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart pointed out all the signs that Donald Trump may be planning for a third term in office. Late into Monday night's monologue, Stewart pl…
Is it time for "Wicked" to conquer the Oscars, for good? Universal Pictures' musical fantasy sequel appears poised to match or exceed its predecessor's impressive showing at the Academy Awar…
After just one season, Emmy-winning drama "The Pitt" is already having an impact on healthcare conversations. That's the finding from a new study released Monday by the USC Norman Lear Cente…
As her new album opens, Brandi Carlile is having a slight argument with herself. The title track of the record, "Returning to Myself," wonders aloud about how much value there is in going de…
Iliza Shlesinger will bring the laughs with her when she hosts Variety's Power of Women gala on Oct. 29 in Beverly Hills. "It's the perfect fit," the comedian says of the gig. "My whole care…
Variety reporters, photographers and designers scored 107 nominations for the Los Angeles Press Club's 18th National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including Daniel D'Addario and …
Neil Diamond didn't make the trip to Hollywood for the world premiere of "Song Sung Blue," about the Milwaukee couple who formed a tribute band to the "Sweet Caroline" crooner in the '90s, b…
Milly Alcock found out she'd booked the coveted role of Supergirl in one of this year's biggest hits when "Superman" director (and co-CEO of DC Studios) texted her a link to an article annou…
The anticipated spinoff of the French hit show "Call My Agent" is bound to have a glamorous flavor. After George Clooney, who broke the news while promoting "Jay Kelly" over the weekend that…
"América," the latest short film from award-winning Brazilian director Aly Muritiba, has released its first trailer. The 22-minute short, which marks Muritiba's English-language debut, star…
"What do we do, Wanda?" Wanda Sykes is onstage at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, Massachusetts, launching into her newest material about the Trump administration, when a woman in the balc…
In an era where celebrity brands often begin and end by slapping a bold-faced name on marketing materials, Luke Evans is determined to do things differently. The Welsh actor, known for "Beau…
"I'm looking for an answer in between the lines/ Lying to yourself if you think we're fine," Sabrina Carpenter sings, while seated demurely on a toilet. It's the opening night of her "Short …
Valerie Weiss has signed with Sugar23 for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Weiss will continue to be repped by CAA and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. "We are thrilled to …
Murray Bartlett, the Emmy-winning actor best known for playing the unhinged hotel manager in Season 1 of "The White Lotus," has found his next project: Netflix's adaptation of "All the Sinne…
Demi Moore said during an interview at The New Yorker Festival (via People) that she felt Tom Cruise was "quite embarrassed" by her pregnancy when they were rehearsing together for 1992's "A…
In March 2024, David Michôd was considering his options for the role of trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. It was a limited pool " the part, which involves both fighting in the ring and b…
Demi Lovato has announced her "It's Not That Deep" North American tour, slated for spring 2026. The singer revealed dates for the 23-city tour on the heels of releasing her ninth album of th…
Steve Coogan, his production company Baby Cow and Pathé Productions have settled a libel claim over their 2022 film "The Lost King," with the university employee who sued over his depiction…
British actor Amanda Abbington, best known for BBC One's "Sherlock" and ITV Studios' "Mr. Selfridge," has joined "Jones," a mystery drama produced by Caracol Studios for Portugue…
Swedish actor Björn Andrésen, best known for his breakout role as Tadzio in Italian director Luchino Visconti's 1971 drama "Death in Venice," has died. He was 70. Andrésen's death was a…