Of the approximately $100 million that was raised by the all-star FireAid concerts and webcast on Jan. 30, about half of that amount — $50 million — has now been earmarked for distribution to fire relief organizations and other charities, FireAid organizers announced Tuesday. The announcement from the Azoff Company (which booked and produced the
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Following the film’s Sundance premiere and sale to Sideshow and Janus Films, “Peter Hujar’s Day” has released a first look. Based on the book of the same name by Linda Rosenkrantz, “Peter Hujar’s Day” is director Ira Sachs’ follow-up to “Passages” (Ben Whishaw and Franz Rogowski). His latest film once again features Whishaw, now paired
Johanna Moder’s latest — the thrilling, paranoid, bleakly comedic “Mother’s Baby” — is crafted with masterful tonal control for much of its runtime. It comes achingly close to sticking the landing, undone only in its final minutes by a handful of decisions that rob it of its crucial power: its ability to exist within the
Elton John counts himself as one of Chappell Roan’s earliest fans. He became aware of the singer before her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” was released in 2023. “He was about as early as an early adopter can be to her talent. Subsequently, she’s become a dear friend to Elton
The upcoming HBO limited series “DTF St. Louis” has added both Chris Perfetti and Joy Sunday to its cast, Variety has learned. Perfetti and Sunday join previously announced cast members Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, and Richard Jenkins. The show was picked up for seven episodes at HBO back in November and is now
The new trailer for the Apple TV+ series “Dope Thief” has been unveiled, showing Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura in action after they rob the wrong house. Based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name, “Dope Thief” follows lifelong friends (Henry and Moura) who see their lives torn apart after a robbery unravels
Ke Huy Quan recently told The Guardian that one of his most fond memories of making “The Goonies” was an unforgettable prank producer Steven Spielberg played on Harrison Ford, Quan’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” co-star who visited the set during production. “I was star-struck when Harrison Ford came to visit because I’d
If you have a pulse and a job in an office, I’m talking to you. Is it just me, or does getting dressed in the morning feel particularly dreadful? My mornings usually involve multiple outfit changes and a temper tantrum. Why is it so hard to come up with casual work outfits? Uncomplicated. Quick. Comfortable.
Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Sam Gold, the Tony-winning “Fun Home” director, is developing the musical about the life and times of Lynn, who overcame humble beginnings in Kentucky’s coal fields to become a pioneering country music star.
Rick Buckler, the drummer for seminal mod-punk band The Jam, died Feb. 17 in Woking, U.K. He was 69. Buckler’s death was confirmed by his bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton on social media. Buckler’s death comes a few weeks after he had to cancel an ongoing spoken word tour due to health complications. “I’m
Humanitas has started accepting submissions for its 2025 Humanitas Prizes, as well as its New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards. A nonprofit that seeks to “honor and empower writers of film and television exploring the human experience,” Humanitas last year honored projects including “Hacks,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Black Cake” and Ava DuVernay‘s “Origin” in nine juried
The history of any important film festival is the history of the films and filmmakers they’ve showcased and championed: what’s their tally of breakthrough filmmakers and esteemed auteurs who have defined the past century of cinema? This is why Berlin, Cannes and Venice, after nearly a century of annual unspoolings (as Variety likes to call
Kevin Spacey is firing back at Guy Pearce in a video posted on X in which Spacey tells his “L.A. Confidential” co-star to “grow up.” Pearce recently made headlines by telling THR that Spacey “targeted me” on the set of the Oscar-winning 1997 neo-noir crime drama. Pearce called Spacey “quite an aggressive man,” although he
It’s well-documented that Simone Biles doesn’t really like that athletes are bombarded with questions about “what’s next” in the moments after they’ve achieved their lifelong dreams. But as she pondered her future after winning gold medals at the 2024 Olympics, and further cementing her legacy as the greatest gymnast of all time, a path began
Is any footwear collection ever really complete? Now that we’re knocking at spring’s door, we figured it was the right time to hit you with our findings on this season’s best shoe trends. From the start of spring/summer fashion month last September up until this very minute, our fashion market team has worked tirelessly on
Kevin Spacey To Guy Pearce Grow Up, You’re No Victim!!! Published February 18, 2025 12:35 PM PST | Updated February 19, 2025 1:21 PM PST Play video content Kevin Spacey is vehemently denying Guy Pearce‘s allegation he was “targeted” by Spacey on a movie set back in the day … and Kevin’s taking shots at
Many Netflix viewers were tuning into “La Dolce Villa” over Valentine’s Day weekend, evidenced by the new romance’s position on the Netflix Top 10 for Feb. 10-16. The movie was the most-watched title of the week with 19.8 million views achieved in just four days. It was followed on the English-language movies list by last
The “Blue Bloods” universe is officially expanding. A spinoff following Donnie Wahlberg‘s Danny Reagan has landed a straight-to-series order at CBS. “Boston Blue” (working title) comes from “S.W.A.T.” writers Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis and will follow Raegan in a new position — not in New York but at Boston P.D. There, he will be partnered
Mary Louise Parker and David Alan Grier have been tapped as guest stars of Season 2 of CBS’ “Elsbeth,” the mystery spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. Parker, best known for her star turn in Showtime’s “Weeds,” will play Freya, a decluttering guru
Tom Hanks‘ surprise appearance at “SNL50” sparked Republican backlash on social media, but some outspoken Democrats such as “The View” co-host Joy Behar understand the outrage. Hanks popped up as Donald Trump supporter Doug during the anniversary show’s “Black Jeopardy” sketch, a character he first played on “SNL” eight years ago. Sporting a red MAGA
The LA Phil announced the full lineup for its 2025 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday morning, with big names like Hugh Jackman, Juanes, Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross included in the schedule, along with a concert rendition of “Jesus Christ Superstar” that will have Cynthia Erivo cast against gender type in the musical’s
Ethan Hawke‘s transformative turn in “Blue Moon” — the actor’s first film in a decade with longtime collaborator Richard Linklater — just brought the house down in Berlin. The audience reactions at the Berlinale world premiere were hugely positive for the biographical musical drama from Sony Pictures Classics, which tells the story of American lyricist Lorenz Hart
After its landmark 50th birthday celebration, “Saturday Night Live” will return in March with back-to-back episodes. Shane Gillis will host for the second time on March 1 with musical guest Tate McRae, who also makes her second appearance on “SNL.” Lady Gaga will pull double duty on March 8, serving as host and musical guest
Teton Ridge Entertainment has acquired the rights to “Lonesome Dove,” Larry McMurtry‘s sprawling series of novels about the American West. The deal was made between the entertainment company and the author’s estate and covers all rights except publishing, which remain with the novels’ publisher, Simon and Schuster. In a release announcing the pact, Teton Ridge announced
Judd Apatow, who dominated the big screen for more than a decade with comedy hits like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Superbad,” “Step Brothers” and “Bridesmaids,” has weighed in on R-rated comedy movies vanishing from theaters. The director, writer and producer told Variety on the “SNL50” carpet that all it takes is “one person with a great
(Updated with new information from Dan Aykroyd’s reps.) “Saturday Night Live” icon Dana Carvey has frequently returned to Studio 8H this season to play President Joe Biden, and even revived his famed Church Lady character in December. So why wasn’t he seen on Sunday’s “SNL50: The Anniversary Special”? Variety has learned that Carvey had been
Raphael Saadiq hasn’t put out a solo album since 2019’s “Jimmy Lee,” but anyone who’s kept tabs on the legendary musician knows he never idles. Over the past few years, he served as a key collaborator for Beyoncé on “Renaissance” and “Cowboy Carter,” picking up a Grammy win for album of the year earlier this
Ole Obermann, TikTok‘s global head of music business development at ByteDance, is readying to depart the company, Variety has confirmed. Tracy Gardner will step into the role after Obermann exits in March. Gardner began working for TikTok and its parent company ByteDance in November 2019 as head of label licensing and partnerships. She was formerly
Universal is shifting around the release dates for two major 2026 films, one from Steven Spielberg and another from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Spielberg’s next film will open on June 12 instead of May 15. It’s taking the place of the Daniels‘ untitled movie, which was taken off
Chinese auteur Vivian Qu‘s latest drama “Girls on Wire” received an emotional response at its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, with audiences both laughing and weeping during the screening. An intimate portrait of two cousins navigating personal ambition and family obligations against the backdrop of China’s rapid social transformation, the drama, which is
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