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February 22, 2026
How to Watch the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Online
The BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall. U.S. viewers can watch the red carpet and award ceremony on E!, while U.K. viewers can watch the awards on BBC One and ...
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February 22, 2026
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dominates at Annie Awards: Full Winners List
“KPop Demon Hunters” led with 10 wins at the 53rd Annie Awards, taking home trophies for best feature, character animation, direction and production design, among others. The awards, considered ani...
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February 21, 2026
‘American Psycho’ Author Bret Easton Ellis Says ‘High Profile Actors’ Have Turned Down Patrick Bateman Role: ‘They Don’t Want To Be in the Shoes of Christian Bale’
“American Psycho” is one of the most iconic titles to have come out in the year 2000 — which might be why several actors have been hesitant to step into the role of the homicidal banker Patrick Bat...
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February 21, 2026
Willie Colón, Salsa Music Legend, Dies at 75
Willie Colón, a legendary salsa musician who played a pivotal role in the Nuyorican salsa movement, died Saturday, his family confirmed in a statement posted to his Facebook account. He was 75. “I...
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February 21, 2026
‘How to Make a Killing’ Director Explains That Twisted Ending, Rewriting the Final Scene and Why ‘Golden Retriever’ Glen Powell Made the Perfect Serial Killer
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses spoilers for “How To Make A Killing,” now playing in theaters Growing up with a father in the FBI, John Patton Ford’s bedtime stories and dinner table conversati...
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February 20, 2026
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Shares Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Get Your Pap Smears Done’
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, who first rose to fame as the star of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” shared that she received a cervical cancer diagnosis. “My results came back for my cone biopsy, and it came bac...
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February 20, 2026
Anna Sawai on Playing Yoko Ono in ‘The Beatles’ Movies: ‘There’s a Version of Her I Feel People Still Don’t Understand’
While Anna Sawai has been busy conquering TV and film, the Emmy-winning “Shōgun” star first got her start in show business as a member of the J-pop band FAKY. Now, Sawai is going back to her musica...
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February 19, 2026
‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha Named 2026 Actor Awards Ambassador
“Bridgerton” breakout Yerin Ha has been named as the ambassador for the 2026 Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA. The Korean-Australian star was selected by the Actor Awards for exemplifying what ...
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February 18, 2026
‘The Valley’ Sets Jax Taylor-Less Season 3 Return and Unveils Trailer — Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz Join Cast Full-Time
Bravoholics rejoice: “The Valley” will return for its third season on April 1. And this time around, fans can expect to see two very familiar full-time faces on their screens: “Vanderpump Rules” al...
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February 18, 2026
Margaret Cho, Megan Stalter and Mae Martin to Be Honored at Queerties Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Margaret Cho, Megan Stalter and Mae Martin will receive the Icon Award, the Vanguard Award and the Groundbreaker Award, respectively, at the 14th Annual Queerties Awards, presented by leading LGBTQ...
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February 18, 2026
Jane Baer, Animator on ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Who Founded Baer Animation, Dies at 91
Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer, whose long career in animation included working on films including “Sleeping Beauty” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died Monday at her home in Van Nuys, Calif.. She was...
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February 14, 2026
‘Goat’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities and NBA Stars Voicing Animals in the Basketball Movie
Sony Pictures Animation’s “Goat,” opening in theaters Feb. 13, is an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world and centered on the high-stakes sport of roarball — a version of basketball th...
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February 13, 2026
‘Goat’ Star Gabrielle Union and Filmmakers on Re-Animating Basketball Culture for the Big Screen: ‘Ball is Life’
In the high-concept world of Sony Picture Animation’s, “Goat,” what happens off the court is just as important as the game played on it. In this case, that game is roarball, a co-ed, enormously in...
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February 13, 2026
OWN Greenlights Two New Iyanla Vanzant Specials (EXCLUSIVE)
OWN has greenlit two new television specials starring Iyanla Vanzant, an Emmy-winning spiritual life coach. While details of the specials are still under wraps, both will continue Vanzant’s goal of...
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February 11, 2026
‘XO, Kitty’ Sets Season 3 Release Date, Drops First-Look Images
Season 3 of “XO, Kitty,” Netflix’s hit rom-com following teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart), will premiere on the platform on April 2. The forthcoming season will follow the series st...
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February 10, 2026
Mattel to Acquire Full Ownership of Mattel163 From NetEase (Gaming News Roundup)
Mattel, Inc, in agreement with its joint venture partner NetEase, has announced it will acquire full ownership of the Mattel163 mobile games studio. The transaction is expected to be completed by t...
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February 10, 2026
‘Tell Me Lies’ Star Cat Missal on That Nerve-Racking Photo Exhibit and Bree’s Love Triangle: ‘She’s Kind of a Villain In My Eyes’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “As I Climb Onto Your Back, I Will Promise Not to Sting,” Episode 7 of Season 3 of “Tell Me Lies,” now streaming on Hulu. If there’s one character ...
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February 8, 2026
Washington Post Publisher and CEO Will Lewis Steps Down Following Layoffs
Days after The Washington Post laid off nearly one-third of its staff, the outlet’s publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, has stepped down. Current CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will step into Lewis’ role, effective...
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February 7, 2026
Halle Berry Is ‘Sad’ Storm Isn’t in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ But Would Return to the MCU ‘In a Heartbeat’: ‘There Are Other Rounds’
Halle Berry might not be reprising her role as the weather-controlling Storm in the forthcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” but don’t count the Oscar-winning actor out of a future Marvel reunion. “While...
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February 6, 2026
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Will Be Available to Stream on HBO Max
Emmy-winning comedy “Schitt’s Creek” will be available to stream in its entirety on HBO Max starting Saturday, Feb. 7. With the addition comes a newly launched “Schitt’s Creek” playlist via the in-...
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February 6, 2026
Charles C. Stevenson, Jr., Who Played Smitty the Bartender on ‘Will and Grace,’ Dies at 95
Charles C. Stevenson, Jr., an actor known for roles in “Will and Grace,” “Dr. House,” “Ghost World” and more, died on Jan. 19 in Camarillo, Calif. of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Over his d...
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February 5, 2026
‘Exit 8’ Trailer: A Man Is Trapped in an Endless Subway Corridor in Video Game Film Adaptation
The first trailer for “Exit 8,” released Thursday, is giving fans a glimpse into the anticipated film adaptation of the global hit video game of the same name. The film will be released in theaters...
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January 29, 2026
‘Disney Afternoon Collection’ ’90s Games to Launch on Nintendo Switch, Including ‘Bonkers’ and ‘Goof Troop’
Rejoice, Disney fans: the beloved ’90s classic “The Disney Afternoon Collection” will soon be available to play, Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Thursday. The updated edition will launch exclus...
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January 29, 2026
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Cast Guide: All the Characters New and Returning to Netflix’s Romance Series
Get ready to return to Regency-era London. “Bridgerton” is back for Season 4, and this time it’s Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) turn to find love. Despite his reputation as an eternal bachel...
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January 28, 2026
Duffer Brothers-Produced Netflix Series ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ Sets Release Date (TV News Roundup)
‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen,’ a new series executive produced by ‘Stranger Things’ creators Matt and Ross Duffer, will premiere on Netflix on March 26. Created by Haley Z. Boston, the sh...
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January 26, 2026
Television Publicity Executives Committee Announces 2026 Leadership Team (EXCLUSIVE)
NBCU publicist Natalia Cedres will join the Television Publicity Executives Committee’s 2026 leadership team, Variety has exclusively learned. The announcement was made by TPEC chair Wendy Zocks, w...
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January 26, 2026
‘The Fifth Wheel’ First Look: Kim Kardashian and Nikki Glaser Star in Eva Longoria-Directed Netflix Comedy
Netflix has released first-look images from the set of “The Fifth Wheel,” the forthcoming Eva Longoria-directed, female-driven comedy starring Kim Kardashian and Nikki Glaser. Written by Paula Pel...
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January 25, 2026
‘The Traitors’ Urges Viewers Not To ‘Ruin’ The Show With ‘Personal Attacks’: ‘What Happens In The Game Should Never Lead To Cyberbullying Or Harassment’
As the competition continues to heat up on Season 4 of “The Traitors,” Peacock has released a statement urging passionate fans of the show to cool off. “We are committed to making our casts feel s...
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January 23, 2026
Laura Adler, ‘American Dreams’ Casting Director, Dies at 65
Laura Adler, a former Casting Society administrator and casting director, died on Thursday in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 65 years old. For 16 years, Adler worked as a casting di...
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January 23, 2026
How ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Composer Peter Peter Created the Show’s Sexy Score: ‘I Was Improvising Live’
Composer Peter Peter is just as surprised by the runaway success of “Heated Rivalry” as everyone else. “It was an honor and it went so fast,” the Canadian singer-songwriter and producer told Varie...
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