Category Archives: Variety

Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka Sets Documentary ‘The Time Is Now’: It’s the ‘Chance to Tell My Story in a Way I Never Have Before’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Having recently been instrumental to Arsenal’s most successful campaign in more than 20 years, soccer star Bukayo Saka - one of the most gifted British footballers playing today - is getting the...
Alex Ritman Jun 03, 2026

Pink Teases Tony Awards Hosting Plans: ‘There Will Be Stunts, and Not Just for Me’
Generally speaking, the announcement of Grammy-winning pop powerhouse Pink as the host of the 79th Tony Awards on Sunday was met with two immediate reactions: a) will she fly, and b), why her? While P...
Jem Aswad Jun 03, 2026

Jim Sheridan’s ‘Re-Creation’ Closes U.S. With Kino Lorber While Latido Sells Pregnant Trans Man Drama ‘9 Moons’ to Half the World (EXCLUSIVE)
A Kino Lorber U.S. pick-up on Jim Sheridan and David Merriman's "Re-Creation" heads sales for Madrid-based Latido Films at last month's Cannes which also take in theatrical deals in major markets over...
John Hopewell Jun 03, 2026

‘California Avenue’ Producer on New BBC Drama Starring Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy: ‘It’s a Love Letter to Television From the 1970s’
"California Avenue" is the new show from Hugo Blick, the brains behind some of modern TV's most impressive dramas, including Emily Blunt starrer "The English," "The Honourable Woman" with Maggie Gylle...
K.J. Yossman Jun 03, 2026

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. The Associated Press projected that Bass — ...
Gmaddaus Jun 03, 2026

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days b...
Gmaddaus Jun 02, 2026

Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’
Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” in the months following the takeover of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, and accused the executive set in charge of the news division ...
Brian Steinberg Jun 02, 2026

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Premiere Reveals First Five Couples, Bombshell Entries Leave the Villa Shook
Summer is back in session! And with it comes "Love Island USA" Season 8 on Peacock, complete with host Ariana Madix, narrator Iain Stirling and a new set of single islanders looking to find love. Thin...
Arushi Jacob Jun 02, 2026

‘South Park’ Creator Trey Parker Says ‘We Have a President Who Thinks His Job Is to Be the Joker’
"South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone did a quick video spot for the 19th Television Academy Honors, which aired on May 20. In it, they discussed their role in the world of comedy and expla...
Jack Dunn Jun 02, 2026

Scott Pelley Out at CBS News After Dramatic Clash With New ’60 Minutes’ Executive Producer
And then there were three. CBS News has terminated “60 Minutes” veteran Scott Pelley after the journalist and executives felt they could not find a way to work together following a heated ...
Brian Steinberg Jun 02, 2026