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Natalie Maines does not normally talk a great deal in concert. This may sound counterintuitive to say, since objectively there is no person in music history more famous for talking in concert than Natalie Maines. But she has always been more of a quality than quantity gal when it comes to that, so her legendary […]
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
Israeli restrictions on travel and medical evacuations prevent children in Gaza from being treated abroad.
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.
Nicki Minaj marked Election Day with a seemingly AI-created graphic of horror movie icon Chucky in a pink suit with a pin that reads: “Vote Red.” The Republican messaging was hardly a surprise given the rapper has closely aligned herself with Donald Trump and his MAGA fanbase in recent months, but one person who staunchly […]
Behind every great joke is a story. At least that was the case for comedian Jo Koy and his viral joke about attending a Los Angeles Dodgers game with his late stepfather, Sgt. Fred Harrison, a decorated Army veteran who was battling cancer. Koy sat down with Variety for an episode of “Anatomy of a […]
Danny Boyle’s “Ink” has won the Best International Feature Film prize at Spain’s burgeoning Evolution Mallorca Film Festival. Paweł Pawlikowski scooped Best Director in the International Feature Film competition, while Jordan Firstman’s “Club Kid” scored Best Debut Feature following a buzzy gala screening as this year’s opening film at the island event. This year marked […]
Thriller series “Trinity” has been set for December release at Netflix. A new trailer gives a first look at Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“Lift,” “Surface”) and Richard Madden (“Eternals,” “Citadel”) entrenched in political intrigue. Commander Katherine Decker (Mbatha-Raw) develops an unlikely bond with Secretary of Defense Webb Preston (Madden) and is drawn into dangerous machinations surrounding a […]
Matt Friend has signed with Range Media Partners for representation. The 28-year-old comedian has gone viral on social media for his arsenal of impressions, which includes 250 distinct voices from Donald Trump to Rami Malek. Friend has made a name for himself performing impressions in front of the subjects themselves. He’s done Barack Obama with […]
“Elden Ring,” one of the most popular video games of all time, takes place in a fantasy realm called the Lands Between — a space between life and death where humans battle gods and monsters for power. A24 has just wrapped production on the movie adaptation, representing the company’s biggest swing to date. The action […]
Since the turn of the century, Variety has scoped out the next generation of comedy stars through our annual 10 Comics to Watch franchise. The inaugural lineup in 2000 included future industry favorites Zach Galifianakis, Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt and Louis C.K. And 15 years later, this magazine identified Nate Bargatze and Nikki Glaser as […]
The Tony Awards will remain on CBS under a new five-year deal announced Wednesday. The network revealed that it has sealed a new broadcast agreement with the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League that will keep the kudocast on CBS through 2032. The Tonys have been on CBS since 1978 — and now reps […]
Inde Navarrette’s hot streak isn’t ending anytime soon. The “Obsession” star brought “Saturday Night Live” its biggest audience of the season thus far as the host of the Halloween episode, which hit 5.2 million viewers. Not only does that put Navarrette above Season 52’s previous hosts — Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson, Dakota Johnson (featuring a […]
Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo.
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.
Ballots continue to be counted in states like Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California for toss-up races.
Danish government proposes scrapping allowance scheme for students from wealthier families.
There it is, what “A Court of Thorns and Roses” fans have been looking for: the next wave of Funko Pop! figurines based on Sarah J. Maas’s immensely popular fantasy novel franchise, including the debut of characters Cassian, Azriel, Morrigan and Amren. Available at Target in stores and online starting today, Nov. 4, this batch […]
