Category Archives: Variety

‘Soap Fever’ Director on American Soap Opera Mania in 90s Finland: ‘In Moments of Crisis, People Don’t Need Prestige, They Need Connection’
As war rages across the world and global stability looms further and further from the realm of possibility, the idea of escapism feels as relevant as ever. Director Inka Acht has long understood the i...
Rafa Sales Ross Mar 09, 2026

Quentin Tarantino Fires Back at Rosanna Arquette for Criticizing His N-Word Use in Movies: ‘A Decided Lack of Class, No Less Honor’
Quentin Tarantino is firing back after Rosanna Arquette criticized his use of the N-word in his films during a recent interview. In a career-spanning conversation with The Sunday Times, Arquette discu...
Angelique Jackson Mar 09, 2026

How to Watch the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament Online Free
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum and Paige Bueckers are among the athletes suiting up for Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament, taking place March ...
Tim Chan Mar 09, 2026

Hugh Jackman Sings for Rupert Murdoch at His 95th Birthday Party
Hugh Jackman sang for his fellow Australian Rupert Murdoch at his 95th birthday party on Saturday. According to People, the "X-Men" star sang tunes from "The Greatest Showman," as well as covers of "F...
Jack Dunn Mar 09, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud Say ‘Don’t Call Yourself a Fan’ If You Post Hate Comments: We ‘Are on the Same Side’
"Heated Rivalry" stars Hudson Williams and Franois Arnaud posted matching statements to their Instagram stories on Monday, telling off viewers who post hate comments on their castmates’ socials....
Jack Dunn Mar 09, 2026

Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers
From the enthusiastic young crowd packing French movie screenings at the Walter Reade Theater at New York's Film at Lincoln Center over the weekend, it might appear that the theatrical future of forei...
Elskes Mar 09, 2026

‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The first episode of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has reached nearly 13 million viewers to date. The pilot of the new Tracy Morgan-led sitcom debuted on NBC on Jan. 18 and initial...
Selome Hailu Mar 09, 2026

Phil Rosenthal Signs Deal With Banijay, Moves ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ to YouTube
Somebody else is now feeding Phil. “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator-turned-ultimate-foodie Phil Rosenthal is on the move, signing a new deal with Banijay Americas that will see his “...
Varietyschneider Mar 09, 2026

Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford Go Time-Tripping With ‘Trixies,’ a Terrific New Concept Album They Wrote but Never Recorded in the 1970s
If you wrote a terrific batch of material as a young artist, would you immediately set out to record it, or would you put it into a time capsule, bury it and think, “This might come in handy in ...
Chris Willman Mar 09, 2026

Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide With Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Teyana Taylor and More
Happy Oscars — and let the festivities begin! Oscar week gets off to a fashionable start on Monday when Dior throws its Club J'adore party with expected guests including Quinta Brunson, Tyler Ja...
Marcmalkin Mar 09, 2026