Category Archives: Variety

Anne Hathaway Says Thinner Models Were Not Fired From ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘There’s Misinformation Out There’: ‘Nobody Lost Their Jobs’ in Push for Size Inclusivity
Anne Hathaway is clarifying one of the viral stories around the making of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which brings the Oscar winner back as Andy Sachs. In a Harper's Bazaar cover story publ...
Zack Sharf Apr 28, 2026

Jane Fonda Slams FCC’s Review of ABC Licenses as ‘Naked Attempt to Weaponize Government Power Against Dissent’
Jane Fonda, the actor and activist who is the founder of the modern Committee for the First Amendment, strongly criticized the FCC’s order requiring Disney’s ABC-owned local stations to ap...
Todd Spangler Apr 28, 2026

WGA West Accuses Its Staffers of Violence and Intimidation as Strike Hits 10 Weeks
The WGA West accused its own staffers on Tuesday of engaging in violence and intimidation on picket lines, and said it would not negotiate further as the staff strike hit 71 days. In a memo to members...
Gmaddaus Apr 28, 2026

‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Torches ‘Michael’ and ‘Nasty’ Antoine Fuqua for Whitewashing Michael Jackson’s Alleged Abuse
It is, to this day, the only film screening I've attended that was inspected by bomb-sniffing dogs. The premiere of “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary exploring Wade Robson and James Safec...
Pat Saperstein Apr 28, 2026

Disney’s ‘Toast to TV’ Emmy FYC Kickoff, Hosted by Dana Walden, Celebrates With A-List Stars, Producers
For a brief moment Monday night, Hollywood folks put aside any concerns they have about the industry's troubles and found reason to celebrate at the Walt Disney Co.'s "Toast to Television." The event,...
Varietyschneider Apr 28, 2026

‘Michael’: Nia Long on Giving Katherine Jackson Her Due, Separating Her Performance From Angela Bassett’s and What She Wants to See in a Sequel
Last week, Nia Long got the tap on the shoulder she’s been waiting for forever. It was a summons from Katherine Jackson, the matriarch of the Jackson family, whom she portrays in the new biopic,...
Angelique Jackson Apr 28, 2026

A Night in the Writers’ Room Returns Spotlighting Creators of Top Television Series
Variety's annual A Night in the Writers' Room event returns on May 7 in Los Angeles. The event will feature intimate conversations and behind-the-scenes insights into the art and craft of television s...
Wcinkala Apr 28, 2026

Quixote Studios Lays Off 70, Winds Down L.A. Locations Amid Production Slump
Quixote Studios is shuttering its Atlanta-based production services business and winding down its soundstage business in L.A. amid an ongoing production slump, the company announced Tuesday. The chang...
Gmaddaus Apr 28, 2026

Music Industry Moves: Mariah the Scientist Signs With Universal Publishing, UTA Inks Eve, Primary Wave Music Raises Another $2.225 Billion
Universal Music Publishing Group has signed R&B star Mariah the Scientist to an exclusive worldwide music publishing agreement. The Atlanta native's latest album "Hearts Sold Separately debuted at...
Jem Aswad Apr 28, 2026

‘American Pie’ Star Shannon Elizabeth Earns More Than $1.2 Million on OnlyFans in First Week
Shannon Elizabeth’s pivot to OnlyFans is off to a blockbuster start. Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman reveals the “American Pie” and “Scary Movie” star has “grossed s...
Zack Sharf Apr 28, 2026