Category Archives: News
Blake Lively Abandons Claims Against Justin Baldoni of Infliction of Emotional Distress
Blake Lively is attempting to withdraw her claims against Justin Baldoni of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The move comes after Baldoni...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Mormon Wives’ Star Taylor Frankie Paul on That Heated Scene With Her Parents and Demi’s ‘Entitled’ Contract Drama: ‘Just Because We Have One Great Season, Doesn’t Mean We Deserve to Have All This Money’
When Hulu gambled on a group of sex-swinging Mormon TikTokers of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” to be their next reality stars, they likely never imagined that the show would break vie...
Jun 02, 2025
NBC’s Native American Community Center Comedy Pilot Casts Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Wes Studi, Rachel Dratch (EXCLUSIVE)
NBC’s comedy pilot set at a Native American community center in Oakland has found its first four cast members. Variety has learned exclusively that Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Wes Studi, and ...
Jun 02, 2025
Denzel Washington Warned Michael B. Jordan That Overexposure Hurts Movie Stars: ‘Why Pay to See You on a Weekend if They See You All Week For Free?’
Michael B. Jordan once again proved his star power with the release of Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” earlier this year. The vampire thriller has earned $350 million and counting at the wo...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Squid Game 2’ Cast on Connecting With Fans and Relating to Their Characters: ‘Thanos Isn’t A Villain, But He Is A Man-Child’
“Squid Game” creator, director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk joined production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-yeong and director of photography Kim Ji-yong and members of the “...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff ‘Boston Blue’ Casts ‘Psych’ Star Maggie Lawson
Maggie Lawson has been cast as a series regular in “Boston Blue,” CBS’ upcoming spinoff of “Blue Bloods.” She will play Boston Police Department superintendent Sarah Silv...
Jun 02, 2025
Paramount Global, With Skydance Deal and Trump Lawsuit Pending, Names Three New Board Members for Election at July 2 Annual Meeting
Paramount Global and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone had hoped to close the deal to merge the media company with Skydance Media by this point. But as the deal is still pending FCC approval, and...
Jun 02, 2025
Cynthia Erivo Laughs Off Conservative Backlash to Her Playing Jesus on Stage: ‘Why Not?… It’s a Musical, the Gayest Place on Earth’
Cynthia Erivo has addressed the criticism of her upcoming turn as the star role in the Hollywood Bowl’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which elicited conservative backlash when it was ann...
Jun 02, 2025
Marc Maron’s podcast coming to an end after 15 years, with host citing burnout as reason why
Marc Maron is ending his podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, after 15 years – after interviewing musicians, actors, comedians, politicians and more across almost 2000 episodes. Announcing the news on ...
Jun 02, 2025
Alexis Bledel Withdraws From Emmy Race for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Due to New Guest Actor Rules (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexis Bledel has withdrawn herself from Emmy consideration for "The Handmaid's Tale" following rule changes to the guest acting categories. Bledel, who plays Dr. Emily Malek/Ofglen in the Hulu drama,...
Jun 02, 2025