Category Archives: Variety

James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home i...
Jordan Moreau Sep 09, 2024

Glen Powell Hulu Series ‘Chad Powers’ Casts Clayne Crawford, Toby Huss, Colton Ryan, Xavier Mills
Glen Powell’s upcoming Hulu comedy series “Chad Powers” has added four recurring guest stars. Variety has learned that Clayne Crawford, Toby Huss, Colton Ryan, and Xavier Mills have ...
Joseph Otterson Sep 09, 2024

Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Is the Longest-Running No. 1 Single of Year (So Far)
Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" is the longest-running No. 1 song in the United States this year, claiming a ninth (non-consecutive) week at No. 1 atop the Billboard Hot 100. Sabrina Carpenter, meanw...
Thania Garcia Sep 09, 2024

Oprah Winfrey to Host Livestream Rally for Kamala Harris
Fresh from her surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Oprah Winfrey is holding a large livestream next week to rally support for Kamala Harris. The event, dubbed “Unite for A...
Gmaddaus Sep 09, 2024

Rob Corddry Promoted to Series Regular for ‘Bookie’ Season 2
Rob Corddry has been promoted to series regular status for Season 2 of the Max comedy series “Bookie.” Corddry appeared in Season 1 of the Chuck Lorre series in the guest role of Walt Dint...
Jack Dunn Sep 09, 2024

Inside the TIFF Tribute Awards: Angelina Jolie Asks for No Photographs and Viggo Mortensen Decries David Cronenberg’s Oscar Snubs
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) celebrated some of the most talented figures in film and entertainment at this year’s Tribute Awards. The star-studded event, held annually at the ...
Clayton Davis Sep 09, 2024

Harvey Weinstein Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
Harvey Weinstein was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York City on Sunday night for emergency heart surgery. He was being held at Rikers Island and had been experiencing chest pains. According to Wei...
Pat Saperstein Sep 09, 2024

‘The Acolyte’ Writer Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for Play, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’
Jocelyn Bioh, who has written for “The Acolyte” and “Tiny Beautiful Things” and will be featured on Variety’s “2024 10 Screenwriters to Watch” List, has won t...
Andrés Buenahora Sep 09, 2024

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series Opens Casting Call for Harry, Ron and Hermione: ‘We Are Committed to Inclusive, Diverse Casting’
The search for the next Harry, Ron and Hermione has begun. HBO has opened a casting call for the three stars of its upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. Fans spotted the casting call circula...
Jordan Moreau Sep 09, 2024

The Weeknd Announces Release Date for New Single ‘Dancing in the Flames’ Along With Video Shot Entirely on iPhone 16 Pro
Following the announcement of his new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow," the Weeknd is planning to release the project's first single "Dancing in the Flames" this Friday. The Weeknd premiered the song during ...
Steven J. Horowitz Sep 09, 2024