Category Archives: Variety

‘Love on the Spectrum’ Star Dani Bowman, ‘Bugonia’ Actor Aidan Delbis and More on Neurodivergent Representation in Hollywood
Dani Bowman ("Love on the Spectrum"), Aidan Delbis ("Bugonia"), Lillian Carrier ("NCIS: New Orleans," "Horsegirls") and Bella Areffi ("Once More, Like Rain Man") joined Jessica Saul from Epic Players ...
Payton Turkeltaub May 05, 2026

AMC, Arena One Partner to Bring Live Concert Experiences From Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton and More to Movie Theaters
AMC Theatres and Arena One will partner on a new concept that will see the exhibition giant showcase live concerts on its screens. The series will debut in June and feature performances from Bebe Rexh...
Varietybrentlang May 05, 2026

How the Met Gala Transformed Into the Tacky ‘Bezos Ball’
For decades, the first Monday in May has marked one of fashion’s biggest nights as A-listers from around the world descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the Met Gala. Since 2021,...
Karla Cote May 05, 2026

Matthew Perry’s Personal Items Up for Auction, Including ‘Friends’ Scripts
Personal items from the estate of late "Friends" star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction. Am...
Arushi Jacob May 05, 2026

Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast...
Joseph Otterson May 05, 2026

Brooklyn Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring 134 Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Brooklyn Film Festival has set the lineup for its 29th edition, themed "The Invitation," with 134 films, including 36 world premieres, set to screen from May 29 through June 7 across venues in For...
Kennedy French May 05, 2026

Amazon Asks ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Not to Visit Movie Set or Share Filming Locations: ‘We’re Working Hard to Create a Protected Bubble’
Amazon is asking “The Summer I Turned Pretty” viewers to respect the cast and crew’s privacy during the upcoming movie’s filming, as some fans have been visiting the sets and s...
Jennifer Maas May 05, 2026

Audrey Beth Davis, Longtime Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82
Audrey Beth Davis, a retired longtime entertainment publicist, died of natural causes on May 1 in Pennsylvania. She was 82. Davis was born on October 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Bro...
Arushi Jacob May 05, 2026

‘Apex,’ ‘Man on Fire’ Top Netflix Global Charts; Peter Chernin’s North Road First Indie Studio to Claim No. 1 Film and Series on Streamer
Peter Chernin is churning out the hits. The former News Corp. chairman and veteran Hollywood producer notched an impressive record this week, as his North Road Company and its portfolio divisions prod...
Varietymattdonnelly May 05, 2026

‘Man on Fire’ Debuts With 11 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Man on Fire” was the most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of April 27 to May 3, racking up 11 million views in its first four days of availability after its April 30 premiere...
Selome Hailu May 05, 2026