Category Archives: Variety

Neil Gaiman and Wife Sued for Rape and Human Trafficking of Babysitter
Author Neil Gaiman was accused in a lawsuit on Monday of repeatedly raping his former babysitter, repeating allegations that were first raised in a Tortoise Media podcast last year. Scarlett Pavlovich...
Gmaddaus Feb 03, 2025

‘Pachinko’ Star Kim Minha’s Murder Mystery ‘A Girl With Closed Eyes’ Scores Multi-Territory Deals for Finecut Ahead of EFM
Korean sales banner Finecut has locked in a string of international deals for “A Girl With Closed Eyes,” a psychological thriller starring breakout “Pachinko” actor Kim Minha, ...
Naman Ramachandran Feb 03, 2025

Janelle Monáe Calls Nelly a ‘Motherf—ing Fool’ for Performing at Trump Inauguration Ball: ‘You Sold Out’
Janelle Mone took aim at Nelly on Sunday for his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration ball. Mone called out the St. Louis rapper at a Grammys afterparty (via TMZ) while performing a cover ...
Jack Dunn Feb 03, 2025

L.A. Prosecutors Say They Were Demoted by D.A. for Backing Menendez Brothers’ Release
Two prosecutors alleged Monday that they faced retaliation from new “tough on crime” D.A. Nathan Hochman because they supported sentence reductions for Lyle and Erik Menendez. The prosecut...
Gmaddaus Feb 03, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Drugging and Groping Aspiring Male Musician in New Lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by another John Doe who claims that the incarcerated mogul drugged and assaulted him. Attorney Tony Buzbee filed the suit in New York earlier today on beha...
Steven J. Horowitz Feb 03, 2025

Why a ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Revival Is So Exciting — and So Terrifying
On one level, the return of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with Sarah Michelle Gellar - the news of which Variety broke today - is the most 2020s thing that could happen. Updating a beloved TV series...
Adam B. Vary Feb 03, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs Launch Content Studio for Scripted and Unscripted Projects
As they look to three-peat with a third consecutive Super Bowl win this weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the formation of a new studio that will develop original scripted and unscripted, shor...
Carolyn Giardina Feb 03, 2025

Sundance Winner ‘In the Summers’ Sets Streaming Debut at Hulu
“In the Summers," the acclaimed indie film and winner of the 2024 Sundance grand jury prize, will make its streaming debut on Hulu. Available starting Feb. 5, Alessandra Lacorazza's decades-span...
Varietymattdonnelly Feb 03, 2025

Kelsey Grammer and Ted Danson Didn’t Speak for 30 Years After Danson Confronted Him on ‘Cheers’ Set: ‘I’m Kind of Mad You Don’t Show Up Ready to Go’
Kelsey Grammer recently revealed to the New York Post the reason why he had a 30-year falling out with “Cheers” co-star Ted Danson. The two actors appeared on a podcast last October where ...
Zack Sharf Feb 03, 2025

Rick Caruso Recruits Netflix and Amazon Leaders to Launch Fire Recovery Initiative
Former mayoral candidate Rick Caruso is launching a non-profit that aims to pressure the government to expedite the cleanup and recovery in the wake of January’s devastating L.A. fires. Caruso, ...
Pat Saperstein Feb 03, 2025