Category Archives: Variety

Prolific Video Game Voice Actor Roger Craig Smith on Celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Birthday, 14 Seasons of Narrating ‘Say Yes to the Dress’
He’s Ezio Auditore da Firenze from the “Assassin’s Creed” franchise. He’s Chris Redfield in “Resident Evil.” He’s Kyle Crane of “Dying Light.̶...
Jennifer Maas Mar 30, 2026

Eli Roth’s The Horror Section and Nas’ Mass Appeal Forge Strategic Partnership to Collaborate on Film and TV (EXCLUSIVE)
Eli Roth’s The Horror Section and Mass Appeal, the entertainment company founded by Grammy-winning rapper Nas, have entered into a strategic partnership. Through the partnership, which includes ...
Varietybrentlang Mar 30, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein TV Series in the Works: Laura Dern to Play Journalist Who Investigated His Crimes, Adam McKay to Produce
Sony Pictures Television is shopping a project about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein with Laura Dern attached to star, Variety has learned. The limited series is based on the book “Perver...
Joseph Otterson Mar 30, 2026

Ezekiel Lewis Named Epic Records Chairman-CEO
Sony Music has appointed Ezekiel “Zeke” Lewis as chairman and CEO of Epic Records, the company announced Monday. Lewis had served as Epic’s president since 2023, leading the A&R ...
Chris Willman Mar 30, 2026

‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Adds Heather Graham, Rosie Perez and Four More to Cast
Six more actors are saying bonjour to “The White Lotus.” Joining the cast of the France-set season of Mike White’s HBO dramedy are Heather Graham (“They Will Kill You,” &...
Ethan Shanfeld Mar 30, 2026

Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Ruling That Deal Is ‘Presumed Likely to Violate Antitrust Laws’
Nexstar Media’s $6.2 billion acquisition of rival TV station group owner Tegna is on hold after a federal judge ruled that the proposed merger “is presumed likely to violate antitrust laws...
Todd Spangler Mar 30, 2026

Wanda Sykes Sets Third Netflix Special ‘Legacy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Wanda Sykes’ next stand-up comedy special will debut on Netflix on May 19. Titled “Legacy,” it marks Sykes’ third hour for the streamer. Per Netflix’s logline, “Wit...
Ethan Shanfeld Mar 30, 2026

Brandy Looks Back on Her Rise to Superstardom, Breaking Down Barriers and Being Crowned the ‘Vocal Bible’: ‘The Pressure of That Is a Lot’
At first, Brandy Norwood was a bit uncomfortable with being crowned the "Vocal Bible." "The title disturbed me," she says of the designation that both fans and generations of singers she inspired have...
Steven J. Horowitz Mar 30, 2026

Dakota Johnson Failed an Audition by Shaking Hands With Everyone in the Room; She Was Slammed for ‘Schmoozing’ and Called ‘Pompous’ and ‘Cocky’
Dakota Johnson revealed during a recent interview on Hits Radio while promoting the U.K. release of “Splitsville” that she once failed an audition simply for shaking the hands of the creat...
Zack Sharf Mar 30, 2026

Rush Performs for the First Time With Drummer Anika Nilles in Surprise Appearance at Canada’s Juno Awards
In a full-circle moment that effectively launched the band's 50th-ish anniversary tour, Rush performed in public with new drummer, Anika Nilles, for the first time at Canada's Juno Awards in Hamilton,...
Jem Aswad Mar 30, 2026