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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Seth Rogen Says 'The Studio' Season 2 Is 'Acknowledging' Catherine O'Hara's Death and Has 'Heavy Themes': 'We Are Not Ignoring It' by Jack Dunn

Creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg recently told The Times of London that "The Studio" Season 2 will be "acknowledging" the death of series star Catherine O'Hara, who died in January at 7…

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized in New York After Exiting 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Mid-Performance by Jack Dunn

Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized in New York City after she fell ill during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" on Broadway and was forced to exit mid-show. "During Tuesday nigh…

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Jon Stewart Says Donald Trump's Recent Behavior Is 'Less "Commander-in-Chief at War" and More "Grandpa Who's Lost His Filter in Public"â by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart attacked President Donald Trump for his lack of focus amid the United States' war with Iran. "You know, honestly, his leering behavior…

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Alex Duong, Stand-Up Comedian and 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 by Jack Dunn

Alex Duong, a stand-up comedian and TV actor who appeared on the CBS drama "Blue Bloods," died on Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 42. Duong's death was announced via a GoFundMe page…

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'The Pitt' Star Sepideh Moafi Says Her First Agent 'Wanted Me to Change My Name': 'I Immediately Said F" No' by Jack Dunn

"The Pitt" Season 2 star Sepideh Moafi recently told People that her first agent told her to change her name so that she could land more roles. "When I graduated from grad school, my first a…

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Mary Beth Hurt, Who Starred in 'The World According to Garp,' Dies at 79 by Jack Dunn

Mary Beth Hurt, who was nominated for three Tonys and appeared in films including "Interiors" and "The World According to Garp," died on Sunday from Alzheimer's. She was 79. Hurt's death was…

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie From Stephen Colbert and His Son in Development at Warner Bros. by Jack Dunn

Warner Bros. has unveiled that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new film in the "Lord of the Rings" universe. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio's various s…

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Jon Stewart Jokes the 'Only Thing Giving Me Joy' in Trump's America Is 'Looking Forward' to Watching Taylor Frankie Paul on 'The Bachelore by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart poked fun at ABC pulling the latest season of "The Bachelorette" from its schedule amid the explosive fallout between would-be star Ta…

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Emily Osment Couldn't Attend 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary Premiere Due to CBS Sitcom Filming; Mitchel Musso Also Skipped as Duo Sends Love by Jack Dunn

Although they were absent from Monday night's "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" premiere in Hollywood, Emily Osment and Mitchel Musso took to social media to reminisce about their ti…

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Barry Keoghan Says the Online 'Abuse of How I Look' Is So Bad He No Longer Wants to 'Go Outside': 'It's Becoming a Problem' by Jack Dunn

Barry Keoghan recently told SiriusXM's "The Morning Mash Up" (via EW) that the online "abuse" about his appearance has gotten so bad that he no longer wants to "go outside." "There's a lot o…

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Kiki Shepard, 'Showtime at the Apollo' Co-Host, Dies at 74 by Jack Dunn

Kiki Shepard, the co-host of the long-running variety show "Showtime at the Apollo," died on Monday from a heart attack. She was 74. Shepard's death was confirmed via her rep. From 1987-2002…

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Jon Stewart Says 'Opera and Ballet Have Defeated Timothée Chalamet' After Misty Copeland's Oscars Performance: 'No Contest! A Knockout!' by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart weighed in on Timothée Chalamet's viral take-down of ballet and opera. "As you are well aware, a terrible war has been raging for two…

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Andrea Bocelli Tells Timothée Chalamet Opera, Ballet and Filmmaking Draw From the 'Same Source' of Human Emotion: 'They Are Not Arts of the Pas by Jack Dunn

Italian opera legend Andrea Bocelli told People that he's "surprised" his "fellow artist" Timothée Chalamet disparaged the value of opera and ballet during the "Variety & CNN Town Hall,…

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Rachel Zegler Says 'Snow White' Casting Backlash Was 'Really Confusing' and 'I Refuse to Assimilate for Anybody Else's Comfort' by Jack Dunn

Rachel Zegler recently opened up to Harper's Bazaar about the backlash she faced for playing "Snow White" in Disney's 2025 live-action remake. Because of her Colombian heritage, Zegler faced…

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Monday, March 9, 2026

Hugh Jackman Sings for Rupert Murdoch at His 95th Birthday Party by Jack Dunn

Hugh Jackman sang for his fellow Australian Rupert Murdoch at his 95th birthday party on Saturday. According to People, the "X-Men" star sang tunes from "The Greatest Showman," as well as co…

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Quentin Tarantino Has Been Given a 'Hall Pass' to Use N-Word in Movies, Says Rosanna Arquette: 'It's Just Racist and Creepy' by Jack Dunn

While discussing her role in "Pulp Fiction" with The Sunday Times, Rosanna Arquette said that Quentin Tarantino has a "hall pass" to use the N-word in his films, which she thinks is "racist …

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Timothée Chalamet Faces Backlash From Ballet and Opera Communities After Viral 'No One Cares' Comment: 'We'd Love To Change Your Mind' by Jack Dunn

The opera and ballet communities are firing back at Timothée Chalamet after the "Marty Supreme" star said during "A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event" that he didn't want theatrical movie g…

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Jon Stewart Slams Trump For Keeping Press in the Dark About Iran War: 'Our Bombs Are Now Smarter Than Our President' by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart went after President Donald Trump for keeping the press in the dark about his goal with America's newly started war with Iran. "Now, t…

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Monday, March 2, 2026

BAFTA Host Alan Cumming Apologizes After John Davidson's N-Word Outburst: 'A Trauma Triggering S"show' by Jack Dunn

BAFTAs host Alan Cumming took to Instagram on Monday to address the outburst of Tourette's campaigner John Davidson at the 79th edition of the ceremony, during which he shouted the N-word wh…

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Actor Awards 2026 Red Carpet: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Odessa A'zion, Claire Danes and More by Jack Dunn

The biggest stars of 2026 are walking the red carpet ahead of SAG-AFTRA's 32nd annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles. The show takes place on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall at 5 …

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' Star, Dies at 71 by Jack Dunn

Robert Carradine, an American actor best known for his roles in the 1984 comedy film "Revenge of the Nerds" and the 2001 Disney Channel original series "Lizzie McGuire," has died. He was 71.…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:13AM[SHARE]

Jon Stewart Calls FBI Director Kash Patel a 'Make-a-Wish Man' for Celebrating Gold Medal Win With USA Hockey Team by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart covered the Right's enthusiastic response to the United States' hockey victory over Canada at the Olympics and poked fun at FBI Direct…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:27AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Stephen Colbert Says CBS Released Statement About Pulled James Talarico Interview 'Without Ever Talking to Me': 'I Really Don't Want an Advers by Jack Dunn

On Monday night's broadcast of "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert slammed his home network, CBS, for releasing a statement denying it pulled his interview with Rep. James Talarico off Sunday n…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:23AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 16, 2026

Francis Ford Coppola Remembers Robert Duvall: 'Such a Great Actor and Such an Essential Part of American Zoetrope' by Jack Dunn

Francis Ford Coppola took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to honor his longtime collaborator and friend Robert Duvall, who died on Sunday at the age of 95. "What a blow to learn of the loss…

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Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Remember 'The Godfather Part II' Co-Star Robert Duvall: 'I Will Miss Him' by Jack Dunn

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have paid tribute to Robert Duvall, who died on Monday at the age of 95. "It was an honor to have worked with Robert Duvall," Pacino said. "He was a born actor a…

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Robert Duvall Remembered by Adam Sandler, Viola Davis, Michael Keaton and More: 'He Was Greatness Personified as an Actor' by Jack Dunn

Hollywood tributes are pouring out for Robert Duvall, who died on Monday at the age of 95. Duvall's death was announced on Facebook via a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall. Adam Sandle…

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Robert Duvall, Star of 'The Godfather' and 'The Great Santini,' Dies at 95 by Jack Dunn

Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for "Tender Mercies" and was nominated for his roles in films including "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and "The Great Santini," has died. He was 95.…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:07PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 15, 2026

'Sinners' Star Wunmi Mosaku Has 'Not Been Able to Celebrate' Her Oscar Nomination Because of the 'Killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by by Jack Dunn

"Sinners" star Wunmi Mosaku recently told The Sunday Times that she hasn't been able to enjoy her recent Oscar nomination for best supporting actress because of the deaths of Alex Pretti and…

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Box Office: 'Wuthering Heights' Falls For $11 Million on Opening Day; 'GOAT' Takes Second With $7.1 Million by Jack Dunn

The Friday box office fell in love with Emerald Fennell's sexy literary drama "Wuthering Heights," which won out over fellow newcomers "GOAT" and "Crime 101" to claim the No. 1 spot. Fennell…

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump For Calling Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance 'An Affront to the Greatness of America': 'This Is a Man Who Paid Off by Jack Dunn

Jimmy Kimmel on Monday went after Donald Trump for his scathing review of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show. "Bad Bunny got a bad review from our bad president, unfortunately," Kimmel sai…

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Monday, February 9, 2026

Jon Stewart Slams Conservative Outrage Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show: Trump Thinks 'Bad Bunny Is the One Guy in the World That's Flu by Jack Dunn

On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart covered the conservative outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show. "Mr. Bunny killed it, despite being trapped in an inescapa…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:34PM[SHARE]

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