Category Archives: Variety

Irv Gotti, Music Executive Behind Ja Rule and Ashanti and Co-Founder of Murder Inc., Dies at 54
Irv Gotti, the producer and music industry mogul who launched the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti, has died at the age of 54, according to the Hollywood Reporter and sources close to the situation. A c...
Steven J. Horowitz Feb 05, 2025

Original ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Actors Defend Netflix Reboot Amid Fan Backlash: ‘It Will Be Different’ and Not Turned ‘Into Something Weird’
Original “Little House on the Prairie” actors Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim are quelling concerns that the recently announced reboot will tarnish the legacy of the beloved 1974 drama. In ...
Jack Dunn Feb 05, 2025

Best Horror of February 2025: ‘The Monkey,’ ‘Heart Eyes’ and Anya Taylor-Joy’s Haunting New Romance
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month's best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I'm William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the public...
William Earl Feb 05, 2025

Zoe Saldaña Is ‘Processing’ the Karla Sofía Gascón Fallout, but ‘I’m Allowing Myself to Still Experience Joy’ Amid ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscar Campaign
Zoe Saldaa is speaking out about the controversy surrounding her “Emilia Prez” co-star Karla Sofa Gascn, whose past social media posts have resurfaced, drawing criticism for their offensiv...
Clayton Davis Feb 05, 2025

Howie Mandel Apologizes to Bill Burr After Interview Drama, Says ‘I Feel Horrible’; Burr Slammed Mandel as a ‘Hollywood Whore’
Howie Mandel has apologized to Bill Burr after forcing an awkward interaction between the comedian and Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Billy Corgan on his “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast. "I...
Jack Dunn Feb 05, 2025

Will Ferrell Playfully Roasts Oscar Voters for Snubbing ‘Will & Harper’: ‘What a Bunch of Losers. If You’re a Member of the Doc Branch, Suck It’
Will Ferrell recently appeared on “The Late Show” and humorously roasted the Oscars for snubbing “Will & Harper” in the best documentary category. The movie, which got pick...
Zack Sharf Feb 05, 2025

Olivia Holt Says Playing Britney Spears in Movie Biopic ‘Would Be a Dream’ Amid Fan Casting Buzz
When it was announced that Jon M. Chu would be developing a Britney Spears biopic at Universal after the studio acquried rights to her memoir, fans immediately flooded social media with their top pick...
Marcmalkin Feb 05, 2025

Megan Thee Stallion, Psy to Star in K-Pop Competition Series for Apple
Apple TV+ has ordered a K-pop competition series with “Gangnam Style” singer Psy and Megan Thee Stallion set to star, Variety has learned. The series is titled “KPopped.” Apple...
Joseph Otterson Feb 05, 2025

‘Back to the Future’ Co-Creator Says ‘F— You’ to People Constantly Asking About a Fourth Movie
Bob Gale wrote and produced all three “Back to the Future” movies with franchise co-creator Robert Zemeckis, but he’s not interested in reviving the time travel franchise for a fourt...
Zack Sharf Feb 05, 2025

Ben Affleck to Replace Matt Damon in Netflix Thriller ‘Animals,’ Gillian Anderson Joins Cast
Ben Affleck is set to star in his upcoming Netflix thriller “Animals,” which he’s also directing. His longtime friend Matt Damon was originally slated to lead the film but had to dep...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 05, 2025