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July 13, 2026
Josh Grisetti, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Actor and Broadway Star, Dies at 44
Josh Grisetti, who appeared in the Broadway musical “Something Rotten” and Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” died July 10. He was 44. Broadway actor Rob McClure, who starred in “Something ...
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July 8, 2026
Emmy Nominations 2026 (Updating Live)
After months of FYC screenings, panels, billboards, pop-up events, podcasts and ads, the 78th Emmy nominations are finally here. Previous Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”) and Jeff Hiller ...
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July 3, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Getting Married at Madison Square Garden on Friday
After days of speculation, the Associated Press has confirmed that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday. Police assigned to patrol the Mad...
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July 2, 2026
‘Rhythm Heaven Groove’ Is Back After a Decade to Test Your Reflexes With Over 100 Games
My nerves were shot playing “Rhythm Heaven Groove,” the first entry in more than a decade in the fast-paced rhythm game series. Timing is everything in the latest title, released Thursday on the Ni...
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July 1, 2026
Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘Things Are Going to Be Different and Changing’
Danny Glover, the 79-year-old “Lethal Weapon” star, revealed on the “Today” show Wednesday morning that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease for a few years. “I can live with it, in a sense. I’m ...
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June 26, 2026
Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Takes Off With $7.8 Million in Previews
The box office is going up, up and away once again with “Supergirl,” DC Studios’ follow-up to last year’s “Superman,” opening in theaters this weekend. The Warner Bros. film, starring “House of the...
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June 25, 2026
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Bosses on Cutting Sandbending, ‘The Drill’ Episode and Other Season 2 Changes: ‘There’s Only So Much We Can Fit’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is back for ...
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June 25, 2026
After ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Cameo, Fox McCloud’s Big Year Continues With ‘Star Fox’ Remake on Switch 2
This might be the year of the fox. After having a surprise cameo in “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” Nintendo’s Fox McCloud is riding that high (and his Arwing) into a remake of “Star Fox 64” the cl...
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June 23, 2026
ESPN Analyst Matt Miller Has Arm Amputated After ‘Serious’ Car Crash: ‘I’m Incredibly Fortunate to Be Writing This’
ESPN’s NFL draft analyst Matt Miller revealed that he was recently in a severe car accident and had a “life-saving amputation” of his left arm. “Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident ...
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June 22, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Actor on [SPOILER]’s Watery Death in Season 3 Premiere: It Was ‘Challenging Trying to Keep My Eyes Open’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 3 premiere of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. “House of the Dragon” is back, with another main character being killed i...
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June 21, 2026
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?
“House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of D...
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June 19, 2026
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Opens to $17.5 Million, Best Preview Performance of 2026
Woody and Buzz are taking the box office to infinity and beyond. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” is set to conquer multiplexes this weekend and give theaters one of the biggest openings of the yea...
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June 17, 2026
Daveigh Chase, Disney’s Lilo Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35
Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s original animated movie “Lilo & Stitch” and terrified audiences as Samara Morgan in “The Ring,” died Tuesday, according to TMZ. She was 35. Chase’s bo...
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June 16, 2026
‘Shrek 5’ Trailer: Shrek, Fiona and Their Adult Kids Go to Jail With Donkey
Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are back for a new fantastical adventure in the first trailer for next year’s “Shrek 5.” Universal released the “Shrek 5” trailer Tuesday, more than a year ahead of its rele...
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June 12, 2026
Tom Cruise Reunites with Spielberg Co-Stars Colin Farrell, Dakota Fanning (and a Popcorn Bucket of the Director’s Head) for ‘Disclosure Day’ Screening
Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” He was joined by his “Minority Report” co-star Colin Farrell and “War of the Worl...
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June 12, 2026
Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Makes $6.5 Million in Previews
Director Steven Spielberg is back at the box office with an original alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” It has made $6.5 million at the box office in Thursday previews. The Universal and Amblin film...
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June 11, 2026
Pixar’s New Movie ‘Gatto’ Adds Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, Drops Trailer About Mobster Cats
After the success of “Hoppers” from earlier this year and a week before “Toy Story 5” hits theaters, Pixar is revealing its next animated movie, titled “Gatto.” It will star Mark Ruffalo and Lauren...
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June 3, 2026
Emilia Clarke on Moving Forward After Suffering Two Brain Hemorrhages: ‘Recovery Is as Important as Survival’
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke gave a moving speech while being honored at Variety‘s Power of Women London, presented by Lifetime, about surviving two brain hemorrhages in her 20s. Clarke wen...
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June 2, 2026
Katherine LaNasa to Receive Variety Virtuoso Award at Bentonville Film Festival
Variety will present Katherine LaNasa with the Variety Virtuoso Award at the Bentonville Film Festival on Saturday, June 20. The award will be for her career achievements across film and television...
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June 1, 2026
‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Reveals Lex Luthor’s Warsuit
Lex Luthor is not messing around in the “Superman” sequel. Director James Gunn has revealed a first look at the villain’s iconic warsuit, worn by star Nicholas Hoult as production on the “Man of To...
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May 29, 2026
Box Office: ‘The Backrooms’ Makes $10.4 Million in Previews, Shattering A24 Record
The box office is entering “The Backrooms.” A24’s new horror movie, based on director Kane Parsons’ Youtube creepy series of the same name, is expected to be another hit for movie theaters. It has ...
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May 28, 2026
‘Hoppers’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
Pixar’s latest hit movie “Hoppers” is coming to Disney+ very soon. The family-friendly animated film will begin streaming on Disney+ on June 3. “Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a ne...
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May 24, 2026
The Man Behind ‘Mandalorian’: How Brendan Wayne Became Pedro Pascal’s Body Double and Channeled His Grandfather, John Wayne
Pedro Pascal may be the face of bounty hunter Din Djarin in “Mandalorian and Grogu,” but there’s another actor who does much of the walking, talking and gun-slinging as the “Star Wars” character: B...
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May 23, 2026
Grizz Chapman, ’30 Rock’ Actor, Dies at 52
Actor Grizz Chapman, who played the character of the same name on NBC’s comedy series “30 Rock,” died Friday. He was 52. Chapman played a bodyguard for Tracy Morgan’s character alongside Kevin Brow...
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May 22, 2026
‘Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’ Developer on Bringing Together Caped Crusaders From Christopher Nolan, Matt Reeves and More for the Ultimate Game
For the first time ever, you can play as Robert Pattinson’s Batman, drive around in the tank-like Tumbler from “The Dark Knight,” team up with Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman from “The Dark Knight Rises” ...
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May 22, 2026
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Makes $12 Million in Previews, Lower Than ‘Solo’
It’s time to go back to a galaxy far, far away. “Star Wars” returns to the box office for the first time in seven years with the release of “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which has made $12 million i...
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May 22, 2026
‘Vought Rising’ Trailer: ‘The Boys’ Prequel Reveals Soldier Boy’s Bloody Origin Story Set in 1950s
“The Boys” may have ended with its fifth and final season this week, but there’s still more left to explore in the Vought Cinematic Universe. Prime Video’s prequel series, “Vought Rising,” released...
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May 20, 2026
Joaquin Phoenix on the Mental Health Crisis Hidden Inside Factory Farms
It is a common call for consumers to demand improved conditions on factory farms and in slaughterhouses—as it should be. But May invites us not to speak about animals, but another stigmatized issue...
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May 16, 2026
‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker on His Theatrical Debut, Cutting a Darker Ending and Taking on ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Next
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Obsession,” now playing in theaters. Twenty-six year-old director Curry Barker started his filmmaking career by posting short-form videos on TikTo...
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May 14, 2026
‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3 Trailer: Cyborg Superman and Superboy Cause Chaos in Metropolis (EXCLUSIVE)
A couple of new super-faces are coming to Metropolis. Variety can exclusively reveal the first trailer for Season 3 of Adult Swim’s “My Adventures With Superman,” which introduces the evil Cyborg S...
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