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March 23, 2026
‘Moana’ Trailer Reveals Dwayne Johnson’s Full Look as Maui in Live-Action
What else can he say except, “You’re welcome”? In a new trailer, Disney has revealed the first look at Dwayne Johnson as Maui in the live-action “Moana” remake. Johnson voiced the once-mighty demig...
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March 16, 2026
Jane Fonda Asks Why Barbra Streisand Did Oscars Tribute to Robert Redford and Quips: ‘She Only Made One Movie With Him. I Made Four! I Have More to Say’
Jane Fonda is questioning why Barbra Streisand — rather than her — paid tribute to Robert Redford on the Oscars stage Sunday night during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. In an interview with En...
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March 15, 2026
‘Weapons’ Star Amy Madigan Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and Bursts Into Witchy Cackle
Amy Madigan burst into a witch-like cackle as she accepted the Oscar for best supporting actress on Sunday night. Amy Madigan won the award for her performance as the parasitic witch Aunt Gladys in...
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March 14, 2026
Razzie Awards 2026 Winners: Ice Cube Named Worst Actor as ‘War of the Worlds’ Dominates With Five Dishonors
Ice Cube’s “War of the Worlds” dominated at the 46th Razzie Awards, (reluctantly) taking home the dishonors for worst picture, worst actor and more. Ice Cube beat out Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye (“Hu...
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March 12, 2026
‘Family Guy’ Spinoff ‘Stewie’ Set at Fox With Two-Season Order
A “Family Guy” spinoff series, titled “Stewie,” has been ordered at Fox with a two-season pick-up order. The new animated series is aiming to premiere on Fox during the 2027–2028 season, with next-...
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March 11, 2026
Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna’s Home Charged With Attempted Murder
Ivana Lisette Ortiz, the 35-year-old Florida woman who was accused of targeting Rihanna’s home in a shooting on Sunday, has been charged with attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semi-auto...
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March 8, 2026
Writers Guild Awards 2026 Winners (Updating Live)
The Writers Guild Awards are underway in New York City. “Sinners,” the supernatural horror film from filmmaker Ryan Coogler, is among the original screenplay nominees. Also in that category is the ...
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March 6, 2026
‘The View’ Hosts Celebrate Kristi Noem’s Firing; Ana Navarro Says Her Department ‘Killed, Injured and Detained U.S. Citizens’
“The View” hosts reacted on Friday morning to the recent firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who was dismissed by President Donald Trump following several controversies. “This is ...
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March 5, 2026
‘Scarpetta’ Cast and Showrunner on Autopsy Training and the Rise of AI Simulations to Speak With the Dead: ‘It’s a Terrible Misuse’
Nicole Kidman and Rosy McEwen, who share the role of the titular forensic pathologist in the Prime Video series “Scarpetta,” worked with medical examiner Dr. Amy Hawes to ensure the autopsy scenes ...
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March 5, 2026
Britney Spears Arrested for DUI
Britney Spears was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday night in Ventura County, Calif., Variety has confirmed. The singer was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. and booked ear...
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March 2, 2026
Casper Van Dien and Bastiano Ferrari Join Dove Cameron in Romantic Thriller ‘Love Me Dead’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Casper Van Dien and Bastiano Ferrari have joined Josh Webber’s dark romantic thriller “Love Me Dead,” which will soon wrap principal photography in Los Angeles. Starring Dove Cameron (“Descendants”...
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February 26, 2026
‘Back to the Future’ Star Crispin Glover Accused of Holding Former Model ‘Captive’ as ‘Sex Slave’ in New Lawsuit
Crispin Glover has been sued by an alleged former girlfriend who claims the “Back to the Future” actor used her for “sex and free labor” after luring her with the promise of a job opportunity in Lo...
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February 24, 2026
Watch ‘A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event: Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey’ With Bonus Footage
Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey came together for a one-of-a-kind town hall conversation hosted by Variety and CNN. The program, which aired Feb. 21 on CNN, is now available to stream on ...
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February 24, 2026
Robert De Niro Calls on Americans to ‘Resist’ Donald Trump and ‘Save the Country’: ‘Trump Is Destroying It. It’s Sick. It’s F—ed Up’
Robert De Niro became emotional during a recent appearance on the “The Best People With Nicole Wallace” podcast, where the Oscar-winning actor urged people to “resist” President Donald Trump and hi...
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February 18, 2026
Shia LaBeouf Posts ‘Free Me’ After Arrest at Mardi Gras
Shia LaBeouf wrote “Free me” on his X account Wednesday morning, one day after his arrest over an alleged physical altercation during Mardis Gras in New Orleans. The “Transformers” actor was involv...
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February 14, 2026
Nancy Guthrie: ‘Law Enforcement Activity Is Underway’ at a House in Her Neighborhood, Police Say
A house in Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona neighborhood is being investigated in connection to her disappearance, police said late Friday night. Nancy, the mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has...
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February 13, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Celebrates Birthday Dancing to ABBA With Lola Tung and More: Inside Gold House’s Lunar New Year Party
“Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams got an early start on his birthday festivities Thursday night, celebrating at Gold House’s inaugural Lunar New Year party in New York City. Williams, a co-host...
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February 13, 2026
James Van Der Beek’s Family Earns $2 Million After His Death as Friends Thank GoFundMe Donors: ‘It Reminds Us That Love Is Real’
A GoFundMe campaign for James Van Der Beek’s family has raised $2 million after his death at 48. Van Der Beek, who starred as Dawson Leery on the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Feb. 11 fol...
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February 11, 2026
James Van Der Beek Remembered by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Chad Michael Murray and More: ‘This Is a Huge Loss… F— Cancer’
Hollywood is mourning the loss of James Van Der Beek, the “Dawson’s Creek” star who died on Wednesday at the age of 48. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagno...
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February 6, 2026
Hoda Kotb Returns to ‘Today’ to Show Support for Savannah Guthrie Amid Mother’s Disappearance: ‘This Whole Thing Is Breaking My Heart’
Hoda Kotb returned to “Today” on Friday to show support for her former co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Jan. 31. Kotb, who was Guthrie’s “To...
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January 29, 2026
Variety Names Jeff Cooper as Group Senior Vice President of Consumer Partnerships
Variety has hired Jeff Cooper as group senior vice president of consumer partnerships. Based in New York, Cooper will report to Variety publisher and co-president Dea Lawrence. He will begin his ro...
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January 27, 2026
Writers Guild Awards Nominations: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Among the Nominees
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards nominations have been announced. “Sinners,” the supernatural horror film from filmmaker Ryan Coogler, was among the original screenplay nominees. Also in that category...
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January 26, 2026
Melissa Gilbert Speaks Out Amid Husband Timothy Busfield’s Sex Abuse Charges: ‘Extraordinarily Difficult Time’
Melissa Gilbert shared a statement Monday through her lifestyle company, Modern Prairie, addressing what she described as an “extraordinarily difficult time” amid her husband Timothy Busfield’s chi...
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January 21, 2026
Razzie Nominations 2026: ‘Snow White’ and Ice Cube’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Lead With Six Nods, The Weeknd Is Worst Actor Contender
The Golden Raspberry Awards has announced the nominations for its 46th edition, with the live-action “Snow White” and Ice Cube’s “War of the Worlds” in the lead with six nods apiece. Alongside “Sno...
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January 15, 2026
Timothée Chalamet Says a ‘Marty Supreme’ Background Actor Threatened Him on Set: ‘You Don’t Want to F— With Me. You Don’t Want to See Me Angry’
Timothée Chalamet revealed during a recent Q&A with Robert Downey Jr. at New York’s DGA Theater that he was threatened by a background actor while filming a scene for Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supre...
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January 14, 2026
Teyana Taylor Says ‘I’m Not Going to Abandon’ Kanye West but ‘I Don’t Have to Agree With Everything He Does or Says’
Teyana Taylor addressed in a recent Vanity Fair cover story whether she has remained friends with Kanye West, despite his controversial behavior in recent years, including antisemitic remarks and h...
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January 14, 2026
Inside National Board of Review Gala: Ryan Coogler Addresses Renee Good Shooting; Leonardo DiCaprio Advocates for Movie Theaters
Ryan Coogler took a moment to address the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good during his acceptance speech at Tuesday night’s National Board of Review Awards gala in Midtown Manhattan. The filmmake...
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January 14, 2026
SXSW Sydney Cancels 2026 Edition
SXSW Sydney has canceled its 2026 edition and announced that the event will “conclude its run” in the Australian city. A statement shared by TEG said that the decision “reflects a changing global e...
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January 12, 2026
Teyana Taylor Sobs During Golden Globes Win for Supporting Actress: ‘To My Brown Sisters… Our Voices Matter’
Teyana Taylor sobbed as she accepted the Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture for “One Battle After Another.” “To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, o...
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January 10, 2026
T.K. Carter, ‘Punky Brewster’ and ‘The Thing’ Actor, Dies at 69
T.K. Carter, the actor known for the horror classic “The Thing” and the television series “Punky Brewster,” has died. He was 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to ...
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