Category Archives: Variety

NAACP Image Award Nom ‘HipHopGamer’ Gerard Williams on Launch of Gaming Content Category: ‘They Need to Be a Part of That Conversation’
For the first time ever, the NAACP Image Awards are getting into gaming. The 57th NAACP Image Awards kick off a three-day stream of its virtual awards portion Monday at 8 p.m. on Youtube. Among the mu...
Jennifer Maas Feb 23, 2026

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Set for Boxing Rematch Live on Netflix in September
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao are stepping back into the ring to face each other one more time, and they’ll do it live on Netflix. The two boxing legends are set to m...
Joseph Otterson Feb 23, 2026

ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ to Crossover With Dropout’s ‘Game Changer’ in March Episode
It’s the crossover no one knew they always needed: ABC’s “The Rookie” will air an episode “prominently” featuring the cast of “Game Changer,” a competit...
Jennifer Maas Feb 23, 2026

This Vintage Disney Print From 1975 Gets a Revival in New Lilly Pulitzer Collection
Lilly Pulitzer is bringing a vintage design back to life with the launch of a new Disney collaboration, just in time for spring break. The collection reintroduces a beloved 1975 print, originally insp...
Kennedy French Feb 23, 2026

LISTEN: ‘GOAT’ Unmoors ‘Wuthering Heights’ From No. 1; Revisiting Overlooked Black TV Gems
On today's episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety's Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures' family film "G.O.A.T" topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack 'em in. ...
Cynthia Littleton Feb 23, 2026

Tom Hanks to Play Abraham Lincoln in ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ Movie Adaptation
Oscar-winner Tom Hanks is set to portray President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of “Lincoln in the Bardo” from Starburns Industries. In addition to starring as the 16th ...
Angelique Jackson Feb 23, 2026

Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot Lands Hulu Pilot Order, Danielle Deadwyler to Star
The truth is right here: Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” is officially moving forward with a pilot order at Hulu. In addition, Danielle Deadwyler is officially set to play one...
Joseph Otterson Feb 23, 2026

Inside Blizzard Entertainment’s Lofty Goal to Wow the Gaming World Again
The iconic orc statue that lives at the center of Blizzard Entertainment’s Irvine campus is standing a little taller these days as the brand behind “World of Warcraft,” “Diablo...
Jennifer Maas Feb 23, 2026

Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Reaches No. 1, Putting Her in a Tie for Third Place for the Most Hot 100 Leaders Ever
Taylor Swift fans kept “hope-alite” alive that “Opalite” would become her 14th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, even though it faced some competitive headwinds in reaching t...
Chris Willman Feb 23, 2026
CBS Wins Nielsen’s Fall Multiplatform Ratings Among Broadcast, Led by ‘Tracker’ — but Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Dominates Overall (EXCLUSIVE)
The final numbers are in for fall, and CBS’ “Tracker” continues its winning streak - leading the Eye’s dominance among broadcast networks when both linear and 35 days of stream...
varietyschneider Feb 23, 2026