Category Archives: Variety

Bruce Springsteen Apologizes for Refusing to Allow His Song in Bono’s Gap Commercial, Tells U2 Frontman: ‘I Should Have F—ing Done It!’
Bono gave Bruce Springsteen a hard time for refusing to license his song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a commercial for the clothing brand Gap in partnership with Bono’s AIDS f...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 13, 2026

Amy Adams Shut Down a ‘Graphic’ Sketch Idea While Hosting ‘SNL’ to Protect ‘Young Girls That Were Watching “Enchanted”‘
Amy Adams said during a recent appearance on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" that while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in 2008, she turned down a "graphic" sketch idea from Andy Samberg to protect the yo...
Jack Dunn Jun 13, 2026

Here’s Where to Watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas Boxing Live Online
In a title bout for the championship, San Antonio-native Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez takes on Houstonian boxer Antonio Vargas in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Vargas’ WBA ban...
Rudie Obias Jun 13, 2026

How Alien Conspiracy Theory Got Respectable — and Brought America Back to Magical Thinking
“Disclosure” has become a cult word. It shouldn't be, since all it means, technically, is to reveal something. But the new wave of alien conspiracy theorists have made “disclosure...
Owen Gleiberman Jun 13, 2026

Colman Domingo on Working With Steven Spielberg on ‘Disclosure Day’ and Believing in Aliens: ‘It Can’t Just Be Us’
2026 might very well be the year of Colman Domingo. He's in the hit Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," and has recently wrapped up his role as Ali on HBO's "Euphoria." He also stars in Netflix's "The F...
Jazztangcay Jun 13, 2026

Italy’s ‘King of Cashmere’ Brunello Cucinelli on Taking Giuseppe Tornatore’s Docufilm About His Life to the Shanghai Film Fest: ‘It Can Connect With the Chinese Mindset’
After premiering at Rome’s Cinecitt Studios and Lincoln Center in New York, Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore’s docudrama, “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” - about Brunello Cuc...
Nvivarelli Jun 13, 2026

Wanda Sykes Says Bill Maher Confronted Her About Golden Globes Diss: ‘It Was Clearly a Joke’
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her after she dissed him on the Golden Globes stage in January. Presenting the award for best performance in stand-up comedy, Sykes joked, “There's some pe...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 13, 2026

Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation, Alleges ‘Surgical Manipulation’ of Her ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Interview
Tyra Banks sued Netflix on Saturday for defamation, claiming her testimony was manipulated for the streamer’s recent "America's Next Top Model" docuseries. Banks is suing Netflix, 89 Blocks Hold...
Jack Dunn Jun 13, 2026

No Drama Required: The Emmys Movie Category Proves Comfort and Fun Can Win Statues
There is a quiet truth about the Emmy race for outstanding television movie, and it runs directly counter to everything the Oscars have trained pundits to expect. At the Academy Awards, the safest pat...
Clayton Davis Jun 13, 2026

Love Is on the Air: From ‘Nobody Wants This’ to ‘Bridgerton,’ TV’s Buzziest Shows Mix Romance With Prestige
As audiences search for an escape from the never-ending doomsday headlines, television creatives are looking at what brings people together instead: namely, love. "It seems so hard to open your phone ...
William Earl Jun 13, 2026