'Heated Rivalry' Showrunner Book Tops Bestsellers List Six Months Before Release
A new behind-the-scenes book from showrunner Jacob Tierney about 'Heated Rivalry' has topped the bestsellers list, teasing backstage secrets on casting, costumes, and sex choreography — a remarkable six months ahead of...
Hollywood Foreign Production in Canada Rises 9.5%, Offsetting Domestic Decline
New data from local independent producers shows foreign location shooting in Canada increased 9.5 percent last year. However, this growth was offset by a decline in homegrown Canadian film and TV series productions....
Justin Bieber Brings Billie Eilish On Stage at Coachella, Fans Sell Commemorative T-Shirts
Justin Bieber surprised the Coachella crowd during his Weekend Two set by bringing Billie Eilish on stage and serenading her with his 2009 hit 'One Less Lonely Girl.' The viral 'Bieberchella' moment quickly inspired fans...
'Reacher' Producer Chases Down Robbery Suspect in NYC Incident
Mick Betancourt, a producer known for his work on 'Reacher' and other crime procedurals, intervened in a robbery and assault incident on New York City's Lower East Side. Betancourt pursued the suspect, with life imitatin...
Sean Baker Lands Major Payday at Warner Bros.' Clockwork Label for 'Anora' Follow-Up 'Ti Amo!'
Oscar-winning director Sean Baker has secured the largest paycheck of his career for his next film, 'Ti Amo!', a sex-worker dramedy set up at the Warner Bros. label Clockwork. The deal comes after Baker swept four Oscars...
'Michael' Director Antoine Fuqua Defends Jackson, Reveals Costly Reshoots Overhauled Film's Structure
Antoine Fuqua has publicly questioned some of the allegations against Michael Jackson, remarking that 'sometimes people do nasty things for some money.' In the same New Yorker interview, he confirmed that the Michael Jac...
UTA and Whitesell Bid for Wasserman as WME and CAA Sit Out
The deadline for bids on sports and music management company Wasserman has passed, with UTA and Patrick Whitesell's firm submitting offers. Major rivals WME and CAA chose not to participate in the acquisition process....
Zayn Malik Cancels 'Tonight Show' Appearance Due to Medical Condition
Singer Zayn Malik has pulled out of his scheduled appearance on 'The Tonight Show' while recovering from an undisclosed medical condition. He is also reportedly canceling other promotional appearances tied to his new alb...
Josh Hutcherson Speaks Out on Taylor Swift Fan Backlash and Social Media Toxicity
Actor Josh Hutcherson, known for his role in 'I Love LA,' commented on the backlash he received for not being a Taylor Swift fan. He said the experience reminded him why he prefers to stay off social media, stating he do...
Ron Frierson Named President and CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Veteran business and policy executive Ron Frierson has been installed as the new president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The organization also appointed Dan Halden as chief operating officer and legislati...
Review: Ben McKenzie's Crypto Documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' Is a Sharp Takedown
Variety has praised Ben McKenzie's documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' as a 'knife-sharp' and 'muckraking' investigation into cryptocurrency, featuring unshowy but confrontational interviews with powerful fi...
D4vd Charged with Murder of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Pleads Not Guilty
Singer D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, along with additional charges of sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Al ...
Obama's Higher Ground Productions to Go Independent After Eight-Year Netflix Deal
Higher Ground Productions, the company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, is ending its partnership with Netflix after eight years and more than 20 projects. Netflix reportedly received more hits than misses from the ...
'Wednesday' Season 3 First Look: Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams Heads to Paris
Netflix has released a first look at 'Wednesday' Season 3, showing Jenna Ortega's character arriving in Paris. The new season also features returning cast members Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, and Hunte...
Marvel Visual Development Director Andy Park Exits After 16 Years in Disney Layoffs
Andy Park, director of visual development at Marvel Studios, has departed after 16 years as part of broader Disney layoffs. Park announced his exit on social media, crediting his team for helping define Marvel's visual i...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Will Make People 'Care More About Human Creators, Not Less'
Sam Altman, speaking at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, argued that AI will ultimately benefit Hollywood rather than harm it, saying people fundamentally care about other people and that the technology will not erode in...
Madonna Offers Reward for Coachella Outfits Stolen from Personal Archive
Madonna has offered a reward for the return of vintage pieces pulled from her personal archive for her guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella headlining set, which went missing afterward. The singer descri...
Miranda Lambert Signs with MCA Records
Three-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert has joined MCA Records, formerly known as Universal Music Nashville, for future music releases. Lambert cited finding the right collaborators as a defining thread throughout her c...
Alex Jones Has Shirtless Meltdown as The Onion Prepares to Relaunch Infowars
Alex Jones had a shirtless public meltdown after The Onion announced plans to relaunch Infowars, accusing the satirical outlet of plotting to misrepresent him, confuse people, and defame him....
Ryan Phillippe Joins '9-1-1: Nashville' as Series Regular for Season 2
Ryan Phillippe has been cast in a series regular role for the second season of '9-1-1: Nashville,' Variety confirmed. Season 1 of the '9-1-1' spinoff is still airing, with its finale expected in May, and the show was ren...