Category Archives: Variety

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

Peter Alexander Joins MS NOW as Chief National Reporter, Will Anchor 11 AM Slot
Veteran NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander is joining MS NOW, the latest example of the Versant-backed outlet trying to make an aggressive play in hard news, as well as the opinion programming for...
Brian Steinberg Mar 30, 2026

Park Syeyoung’s Locarno-Premiering Korean Dystopian Sci-Fi ‘The Fin’ Acquired by Kani Releasing for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
Kani Releasing has picked up North American rights to Park Syeyoung’s “The Fin” from Coproduction Office, with plans for both theatrical and home video release in 2026. The film unfo...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 30, 2026

Emma Chamberlain’s ‘Eclectic’ West Elm Home Collection Features Pigeon Pitchers, Button-Embellished Pillows and Other ‘Weird Little Items’
Emma Chamberlain’s living room is already famous. When the fashion influencer first opened the doors to her Los Angeles home for Architectural Digest in 2022, the video quickly became a referenc...
Atingley4 Mar 30, 2026

Blackpink’s Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency, ‘Viva La Lisa’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Blackpink's Lisa has announced her first Las Vegas residency, "Viva La Lisa," coming to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two weekends: Nov. 13 and 14 and Nov. 27 and 28. The announcement makes Lisa...
Jem Aswad Mar 30, 2026

Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Delayed to October
Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed until October. The comedian and actor was originally set to stand trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court starting...
Ellise Shafer Mar 30, 2026

5 Fribourg Film Festival Takeaways, From Audience-Driven Programming to Political Cinema
As it marked its landmark 40th edition, Switzerland's Fribourg Intl. Film Festival leaned into the qualities that have long made up its DNA: a strong public audience, politically engaged programming, ...
Leo Barraclough Mar 30, 2026