Category Archives: News
‘Heated Rivalry’ Author on ‘Listening’ to Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Film Their First Sex Scene, Wanting 12 Episodes for Season 2 and How the Show’s Success Is Helping Her Fight Parkinson’s
Canadian romance novelist Rachel Reid first saw Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in person on the set of "Heated Rivalry," Jacob Tierney's television adaptation of her queer hockey book series ̶...
Dec 30, 2025
‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ Kicked Off a Big Year for TV Specials
Believe it or not, two of broadcast TV’s biggest events aren’t even in primetime. They also happen to pretty much bookend the year: ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin&#...
Dec 30, 2025
Jack White attacks Republican congressman over social media jibe: “It’s really sad how embarrassing our leadership has become”
Jack White has come out fighting after a Republican congressman took a shot at him on social media this week. READ MORE: Jack White – ‘No Name’ review: surprise a...
Dec 30, 2025
This Year’s Top New Year’s Eve Broadcasts — and Where to Stream Them Live Online Free
As the calendar flips and viewers once again choose between braving the cold or celebrating from the couch, television networks are rolling out their annual New Year's Eve spectacles. This year’...
Dec 30, 2025
Jack White Blasts Congressman for Sharing AI Video of the Singer Calling Trump Supporters ‘Fascists’: ‘It’s Sad How Embarrassing Our Leadership Has Become’
Jack White had some strong words for Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the politician shared an AI-generated video of the singer likening Trump supporters to fascists. Burchett, who is a sitti...
Dec 30, 2025
‘Tron: Ares’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
“Tron: Ares” will park its light cycle at Disney+, as the movie arrives on the streamer on Jan. 7. The science-fiction film is the third in the “Tron” franchise, following the ...
Dec 30, 2025
‘Wicked: For Good’ Gets Digital Release, Arrives on Blu-ray and 4k Next Month
“Wicked: For Good” is flying to streaming. The blockbuster musical sequel, which made more than $200 million at the global box office, is now available to rent/purchase on VOD. Starting to...
Dec 30, 2025
Richard Smallwood, Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer and Pianist, Dies at 77
Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose music has been covered by Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 77. A rep for Smallwood confirmed to Variety that he d...
Dec 30, 2025
The 100 Most-Watched Telecasts of 2025: Super Bowl, ‘Tracker,’ ’60 Minutes’ and the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season Finale
There are two things you can count on right now in television: football and "Tracker." Both once again dominated Variety's annual look at the most-watched telecasts in primetime. This year, a full 48 ...
Dec 30, 2025
Timothée Chalamet Got Spanked With a Real Ping Pong Paddle in ‘Marty Supreme’ and Refused a Butt Double: ‘He Didn’t Want Some Other Ass Immortalized’
“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary makes his acting debut in A24’s “Marty Supreme” alongside Timothe Chalamet, and one of his standout scenes involves spanking the Osc...
Dec 30, 2025