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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Rami Malek Hesitated to Star in Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’ After Playing Freddie Mercury: ‘I Had to Address the Fear’ by Angelique Jackson

Rami Malek had been itching to work with Ira Sachs for some time — going as far as to ask his representatives to get him a meeting with the filmmaker. But when the script for Sachs’ next…

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Julianne Moore Pushes for More Stories Centering the Female POV at Kering Women in Motion Awards: ‘I F—ing Love Actresses’ by Angelique Jackson

Julianne Moore has received plenty of accolades throughout her 40-year career — an Oscar, an Emmy, plus awards from Berlin, Venice and Cannes, to name a few — but the Kering Women in Mot…

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

‘Pressure’ Star Andrew Scott Reads Letter From American WWII Soldier as USO Unveils ‘Letters Home’ Archive by Angelique Jackson

For the first time, the USO is opening its archives to share a curated collection of intimate World War II letters, written by service members between 1942 and 1944 from the frontlines in Eu…

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Monday, May 11, 2026

FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Movie Biopic Filming This Fall by Angelique Jackson

FKA Twigs will star as Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in a new movie biopic from “Cuties” filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré, which begins filming this fall. Variety previously reported that th…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Cannes: Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton to Star in ‘A Woman in the Sun’ by Angelique Jackson

Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek will star with rising talent Mia Threapleton in “A Woman in the Sun.” Black Bear and Artist Equity have partnered with Zellweger’s Big P…

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Anne Hathaway and Conrad Ricamora Joke Around in Set Photos After His Roommate Role Got Cut From Sequel by Angelique Jackson

While “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is chock full of cameos from fashion and media celebrities, a few roles were left on the cutting floor, including Conrad Ricamora’s part as Andy’s (An…

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

‘Michael’: Nia Long on Giving Katherine Jackson Her Due, Separating Her Performance From Angela Bassett’s and What She Wants to See in a Sequel by Angelique Jackson

Last week, Nia Long got the tap on the shoulder she’s been waiting for forever. It was a summons from Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the Jackson family, whom she portrays in the new b…

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce Board Musical Drama ‘The Road Home’ Ahead of Cannes by Angelique Jackson

Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked,” “Harriet”), Thabo Rametsi (“Silverton Siege”) and Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist,” “Ink”) are set to star in “The Road Home,” a musical drama abo…

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Friday, April 17, 2026

'FernGully' Live-Action Movie Directed by Marielle Heller in the Works at Amazon MGM by Angelique Jackson

"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" and "Nightbitch" filmmaker Marielle Heller is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of "FernGully," which is in development at Amazon MGM Stu…

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Garcelle Beauvais Sets New Memoir 'Protecting My Peace… at All Costs' at Audible (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

For more than four decades, Garcelle Beauvais has built a career as an award-winning actress, author, executive producer, TV host and, of course, a "Real Housewife," but even if you've been …

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

CAA Signs Actor and 'Find Your Friends' Filmmaker Izabel Pakzad (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

CAA has signed Iranian-Greek American filmmaker, writer and actress Izabel Pakzad for representation. The signing comes as Pakzad's feature directorial debut, "Find Your Friends," is set to …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:55AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Karamo Brown, David Archuleta, Anna Konkle and Joshua Bassett Set for Hollywood & Mind Summit at UTA (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

Emmy winner Karamo Brown ("Karamo," "Queer Eye"), singer-songwriter and author David Archuleta, actor, writer-director and author Anna Konkle ("Pen15," "Murderbot") and Emmy-winning actor an…

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Jonathan Majors Fell Through a Window on Daily Wire Action Movie Set; Producers Downplay the Accident Amid Crew Strike by Angelique Jackson

Jonathan Majors' new action movie, backed by Ben Shapiro's The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier's Bonfire Legend, is facing scrutiny following an on-set accident and a crew strike. On Friday, D…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo to Receive the Inaugural Icon Award From USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Launch Scholarships at USC and the University of Oxford by Angelique Jackson

Cynthia Erivo, Academy Award nominee and current star of "Dracula" on the West End, will sit for a career-spanning conversation at the University of Oxford next month. On May 5, the Tony, Gr…

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Donna Langley, Tech CEO Tracy Chou to Receive Honors at Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley and tech activist and founder Tracy Chou are among the special honorees at this year's Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards. As one of the mos…

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

'Labubu' Movie Set at Sony With 'Dear Evan Hansen' Screenwriter Steven Levenson to Join 'Paddington' Director Paul King by Angelique Jackson

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures' "Labubu" movie has officially unveiled the creative team that will bring the global phenomenon to the big screen. BAFTA-nominated director Paul King ("Wonka," "Pa…

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley Makes Oscars History as First Irish Best Actress Winner, Dedicates Win to the 'Beautiful Chaos of a Mother's Heart' by Angelique Jackson

"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for best actress at Sunday night's Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish actress to win the prize. This was Buckley's second Oscar nomination; s…

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Billie Eilish in Talks to Make Movie Acting Debut in 'The Bell Jar' From 'Women Talking' Director Sarah Polley by Angelique Jackson

Billie Eilish is set to make her film acting debut in Sarah Polley's film adaptation of Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar." Academy Award winner Polley is set to adapt and direct the film, her fi…

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Viola Davis on Her Meme-Worthy Moment at the Actor Awards and Why She Wanted to Write Crime Fiction With Courtroom Thriller 'Judge Stone' by Angelique Jackson

It's far from Viola Davis' first time becoming a meme. Yet, the EGOT winner can't help chuckling at the exuberant way she announced "Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan as best actor winner at l…

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Debra Lee to Receive Icon Award at Black Women in Entertainment Honors (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

Former BET chairman and CEO Debra Lee will receive the Icon Award at the inaugural Black Women in Entertainment honors ceremony. Black Women in Entertainment is a national network and inclus…

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

S. Epatha Merkerson, Danielle Brooks to Be Honored at Black Women Film Network Summit (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

S. Epatha Merkerson and Danielle Brooks are among the honorees at the annual Black Women Film Network summit in Atlanta. Founded in 1997, BWFN has served as a platform for mentorship, advoca…

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Harrison Ford Fights Back Tears Accepting SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award and Says He's at the 'Half Point of My Career. I'm Still a Workin by Angelique Jackson

Last year, Harrison Ford stole the show at the SAG Awards by hilariously photobombing his "Shrinking" co-star Jessica Williams' "I Am an Actor" monologue. But on Sunday night, at the newly-r…

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

NAACP Image Awards 2026 Red Carpet Arrivals by Angelique Jackson

The 57th NAACP Image Awards are here, and the stars are outfitted in their best looks on the baby blue carpet. The telecast, hosted by Deon Cole, caps the NAACP's week-long celebration of Bl…

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Why Black Award Shows Matter Amid BAFTAs N-Word Controversy: 'Safe Spaces Are Not About Retreat, They Are About Dignity' (Guest Column) by Angelique Jackson

When a racial slur was shouted from the audience as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented at the BAFTA Awards, many viewers experienced a familiar mix of shock and exhaustion. The mom…

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Tom Hanks to Play Abraham Lincoln in 'Lincoln in the Bardo' Movie Adaptation by Angelique Jackson

Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is set to portray President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of "Lincoln in the Bardo" from Starburns Industries. In addition to starring as the 16th U.…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:25PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Colman Domingo to Receive President's Award at NAACP Image Awards by Angelique Jackson

Emmy winner and Oscar and Tony nominee Colman Domingo will be presented with the President's Award at this year's NAACP Image Awards. Domingo " who won the Emmy for his work on HBO's "Euphor…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:51PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 13, 2026

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi on Embracing Emerald Fennell's Provocative Vision for 'Wuthering Heights': 'I Would Follow Her Anywhere' by Angelique Jackson

The lore of why Emerald Fennell decided to adapt "Wuthering Heights" for the big screen is almost as well-worn as the copy of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel that the Oscar-winning filmmaker ha…

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Viola Davis to Receive Chairman's Award at NAACP Image Awards by Angelique Jackson

EGOT winner Viola Davis will be saluted with the Chairman's Award at this year's NAACP Image Awards. Davis has already collected nine NAACP Image Awards for her performances in "How to Get A…

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Kerry Washington to Star in and Executive Produce Jaume Collet-Serra's 'An Innocent Girl' for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) by Angelique Jackson

Kerry Washington is set to executive produce and star in "An Innocent Girl," Jaume Collet-Serra's next film for Netflix. James Marsden and Chloe East co-star in the psychological thriller, a…

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

'Hunger Games' Producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson Join 'Dirty Dancing' Sequel Starring Jennifer Grey by Angelique Jackson

The long-awaited "Dirty Dancing" sequel, with star Jennifer Grey returning as Frances "Baby" Houseman, will soon mambo its way into movie theaters. Lionsgate has tapped "The Hunger Games" an…

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist' Gets Spring 2027 Release Date; Scarlett Johansson and 'Hamnet' Breakout Jacobi Jupe to Star by Angelique Jackson

There's an exorcism scheduled at the box office for spring 2027. Mike Flanagan's "The Exorcist" movie, starring Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson and "Hamnet" breakout Jacobi Jupe, is dated f…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off