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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright on Her Attention-Getting Role as Hannah Wells and the Post-‘Heated Rivalry’ Hockey Romance Takeover by Kennedy French

Since the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” novels was announced in 2024, fans of the massively popular book series have been wondering: Who is going to play Hannah Wells? T…

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Delroy Lindo to Be Honored at 2026 Legal Defense Fund National Equal Justice Awards Dinner Hosted by Leslie Odom, Jr. (EXCLUSIVE) by Kennedy French

The Legal Defense Fund will honor Delroy Lindo, Gabrielle Kirk McDonald and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at its 38th National Equal Justice Awards Dinner on May 14 in New York City. The …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 10, 2026

Martin Short Says Daughter Katherine’s Death Has Been a ‘Nightmare for the Family’: She ‘Fought For a Long Time With Extreme Mental Health’ by Kennedy French

Martin Short has spoken out following the death of his daughter, Katherine Short, who died in February. She was 42. “It’s been a nightmare for the family,” Short told CBS Sunday Mornin…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:17PM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Meryl Streep Praises Stanley Tucci For Having an ‘Elegance to His Heterosexuality’: ‘It Is Sometimes Harder for Straight Men’ by Kennedy French

Meryl Streep paid tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship. Tucci was ho…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:37PM[SHARE]
Friday, May 1, 2026

Meryl Streep Says ‘We Tend to Marvel-ize the Movies Now’ and ‘It’s So Boring’ by Kennedy French

Meryl Streep is weighing in on the state of modern filmmaking, arguing that the dominance of superhero storytelling has led to less nuanced character work across the industry. As Miranda Pri…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:56PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 25, 2026

Cyndi Lauper Claps Back at Heckler During Vegas Residency Debut: ‘If You’re Trying to Shade Me Bitch, I’m Gonna Come for You’ by Kennedy French

Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd. The …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:57PM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Molly Shannon Says Will Ferrell Predicted That Actors 'Are Eventually Going to Be Replaced by Robots' During Early 'SNL' Days: We 'Die Laugh by Kennedy French

Molly Shannon is reflecting on her decades-long friendship with Will Ferrell " and a surprisingly prescient comment he made early in their careers. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:15PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 18, 2026

Nathalie Baye, 'Day for Night' and 'Catch Me If You Can' Actress, Dies at 77 by Kennedy French

Nathalie Baye, the acclaimed French performer who broke out in "Day for Night" and later appeared in "Catch Me If You Can" and "Downton Abbey: A New Era," has died. She was 77. Baye died Fri…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:48PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Christopher Hall to Bring One-Man Show 'Pizazz' to New York (EXCLUSIVE) by Kennedy French

U.K. comedian and viral showman Christopher Hall is set to make his New York debut this summer with his new one-man show "Pizazz," which is slated for a limited run at Asylum NYC this summer…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Colman Domingo Sets the 'Vibe' in 'SNL' Monologue, Jokes About 'Creepy' 'Euphoria' Viewers by Kennedy French

Colman Domingo made his "Saturday Night Live" hosting debut Saturday night " and if you're not sure where you know him from, he's got a few guesses. Probably several. Kicking off his monolog…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:15AM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 11, 2026

'Big Mistakes' Creator Dan Levy on That Shocking Finale [SPOILER] and a Darker Season 2: 'There's No Way Out Now' by Kennedy French

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of "Big Mistakes," now streaming on Netflix. Dan Levy knows exactly what keeps him up at night, as the possibility of being blackmai…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM[SHARE]

John Nolan, 'Batman' and 'Person of Interest' Actor, Dies at 87 by Kennedy French

John Nolan, a British stage and screen actor whose career spanned decades of theater, television and film " including roles in Christopher Nolan's "Batman" trilogy and the CBS drama "Person …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:50PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 4, 2026

Dee Freeman, 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Sistas' Actor, Dies at 66 by Kennedy French

Dee Freeman, a veteran performer known for her roles on "Sistas" and "The Young and the Restless," has died. She was 66. Freeman died April 2 following a battle with cancer, her family annou…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:56PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 3, 2026

'The Chosen' Sets Season 6 Sets Release Date on Prime Video, Finale Planned as Theatrical Release by Kennedy French

"The Chosen" Season 6 has set its premiere date on Amazon Prime Video. The new season of the epic Biblical series will premiere with its first three episodes Nov. 15, followed by weekly rele…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:42AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 27, 2026

'Forbidden Fruits' Cast and Creators Discuss Witchy Femme Cults and Twisted Female Friendships: 'Sometimes Wanting Belonging Cracks Everything O by Kennedy French

At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven. "Forbidden Fruits," the horror-comedy from first-time feature di…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:30PM[SHARE]

Ryan Gosling Accepts Deidre Hall's 'Days of Our Lives' Invite After Calling Her His 'OG Acting Inspiration' by Kennedy French

Ryan Gosling might be heading to Salem. The three-time Oscar-nominated actor said yes to Deidre Hall's invitation to visit the set of "Days of Our Lives," capping off a weeklong exchange spa…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:12PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

'Pretty Lethal' Cast and Director on Why Ballerinas Make Believable Action Heroes: 'Their Bodies Are Their Weapons' by Kennedy French

Vicky Jewson's action thriller "Pretty Lethal" opens with five elite ballerinas who can't stand each other. By the end, they're covered in blood and finally dancing in sync. Getting there, h…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:33PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

'Hannah Montana' Anniversary Special: Miley Cyrus' Secret Disney Boyfriend, How Her Relationship to Hannah Has Changed and Everything Else We Le by Kennedy French

20 years ago, "Hannah Montana" premiered on Disney Channel, introducing a generation of tweens and their parents to the fictional-turned-real popstar who'd go on to sell millions of albums. …

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

'Saturday Night Live U.K.' Cast Guide: Meet the Fresh Faces Leading the Inaugural Season  by Kennedy French

"Saturday Night Live" is landing across the pond. The British adaptation of NBC's long-running comedy series is set to premiere on March 21, which means there's a whole new lineup of stand-u…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:30PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

'Somebody, Somewhere' Star Jeff Hiller Named L.A. Pride Parade Grand Marshal (EXCLUSIVE) by Kennedy French

Emmy-winning actor and comedian Jeff Hiller will serve as the celebrity grand marshal of the L.A. Pride Parade, organizers announced on Tuesday. The 56th annual celebration will take place J…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 16, 2026

Matt Clark, 'Back to the Future Part III' and 'Grace Under Fire' Actor, Dies at 89 by Kennedy French

Matt Clark, a prolific character actor whose decades-long career spanned film and television, including roles in "Back to the Future Part III," the sitcom "Grace Under Fire" and numerous Wes…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:36PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 15, 2026

'Bridesmaids' Reunion: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Co. Make Oscars Laugh by Reading Fake Notes From Nominees by Kennedy French

Everybody raise your glasses to the reunion of the decade. "Bridesmaids" stars Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy and Ellie Kemper gathered on the Oscars stage together…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:43PM[SHARE]
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Corey Parker, 'Will & Grace' and 'Friday the 13th: A New Beginning' Actor, Dies at 60 by Kennedy French

Corey Parker, a versatile actor whose career spanned film, television and mentoring young performers, has died, according to TMZ. He was 60 years old. His family told TMZ that he died Thursd…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:56PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 6, 2026

'The Bride!' Is the Latest Example of a New Wave of Feminist Horror " Experts Break Down What It Says About Women and Control by Kennedy French

She's alive! Finally. When Maggie Gyllenhaal sat down to rewatch "The Bride of Frankenstein," the 1935 James Whale classic, she wasn't prepared for what she didn't see. The Bride appears for…

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

'Lorne' Trailer: 'SNL' Creator Dodges Retirement Question and Sits Down for Rare Interview in Documentary by Kennedy French

Focus Features has released the first trailer for "Lorne," a documentary chronicling the life and career of Lorne Michaels, the architect of "Saturday Night Live." The film is set to open ex…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:26AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

'School Spirits' Music Supervisor on the Sufjan Stevens Dance Number, Lizzy McAlpine's Return and Building the Show's 'Hauntingly' Perfect by Kennedy French

There's a reason Lizzy McAlpine's "Doomsday" now lives in the minds of "School Spirits" fans the way ghosts haunt the hallways of Split River High. For Whitney Pilzer, the music supervisor b…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:15PM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 28, 2026

'Bridgerton' Star Katie Leung on Embracing Her Role as Season 4 Villain Lady Araminta: 'I Love That People Love to Hate Her' by Kennedy French

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 4, Part 2 of "Bridgerton," now streaming on Netflix. The Ton is no stranger to scheming mothers with an agenda. As Lady Araminta Gun…

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Bobby J. Brown, Actor on 'The Wire,' Dies at 62 by Kennedy French

Bobby J. Brown, a character actor best known for his portrayal of Officer Bobby Brown on the HBO drama "The Wire," died Tuesday after a barn fire in Maryland. He was 62. The Maryland Office …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:14PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

'Pretty Lethal' Trailer: Uma Thurman Goes Full Villain as Ballerinas Fight for Their Lives in Bloody Thriller by Kennedy French

Uma Thurman is back in killer form. Prime Video released the first trailer for "Pretty Lethal," a survival action-thriller in which a group of elite ballerinas must fight their way out of a …

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

UTA Signs 'Lord of the Flies' and HBO's 'Harry Potter' Star Lox Pratt (EXCLUSIVE) by Kennedy French

UTA has added British actor Lox Pratt to its roster, representing him across all areas. Pratt recently gained attention for his role as Jack Merridew in Jack Thorne's four-part television se…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM[SHARE]

Chloe Fineman Is Olapex's 'Chief Hair Officer' In New Campaign For No.3PLUS Hair Treatment by Kennedy French

Olaplex is betting that science can be both serious and stylish. The hair care brand on Tuesday announced the launch of No.3PLUS, an updated version of its bestselling No.3 Hair Perfector, a…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:39PM[SHARE]

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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