Category Archives: Variety

Ronnie Bowman, Leading Bluegrass Singer Who Wrote Hits for Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and Other Country Stars, Dies at 64
Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died Sunday at age 64. Bowm...
Chris Willman Mar 23, 2026

‘American Idol’ Sets Companion Podcast, Danielle Fishel to Host (EXCLUSIVE)
“American Idol” is expanding Season 24 with a new companion podcast. "'American Idol' Official Podcast” will be hosted by Danielle Fishel and will “dive deeper into America's m...
Emily Longeretta Mar 23, 2026

Bill Cosby Hit With $19 Million Verdict in 1972 Sex Assault Case
A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in...
Gmaddaus Mar 23, 2026

Spotify Layoffs in Podcast Group Cut 3% of Headcount, With Staffers Let Go From The Ringer and Spotify Studios
More job cuts have come in Spotify’s podcast group, including layoffs at The Ringer, the streamer’s podcast network and sports and pop culture site. The layoffs Monday affected 15 emp...
Todd Spangler Mar 23, 2026

‘Wonder Man’ Renewed for Season 2 at Disney+
Now that’s wonderful news. The Marvel Television series “Wonder Man” has been renewed for Season 2 at Disney+. The news comes around two months after the series launched, with eight ...
Joseph Otterson Mar 23, 2026

Mahershala Ali Joins ‘Task’ Season 2 at HBO
Mahersala Ali has been tapped for a major role in “Task” Season 2, Variety has learned. Ali will appear alongside returning star Mark Ruffalo in the HBO crime drama, which is currently in ...
Joseph Otterson Mar 23, 2026

Why Is Tom Scott Back? YouTube Star Talks Breaking Two-Year Hiatus for New Series, Why It Will Stream First on Indie Platform Nebula
And now, back to Tom Scott’s regularly scheduled programming. On Monday, dormant internet star Scott posted his first YouTube video since Jan. 1, 2024, when he announced his decision to step awa...
Jennifer Maas Mar 23, 2026

Academy Names 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Recipients – Film News in Brief
The Academy has announced this year’s recipients of the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. The 2025-2026 fellow class consists of Lynn McKee, Katla Slnes, Leo Aguirre, Omar Al Dakheel, Elie E...
Payton Turkeltaub Mar 23, 2026

‘Game On,’ an Esports YA Romance, Set at Tubi; Case Walker and Sky Katz to Star in Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
Free streaming service Tubi has announced its newest YA romance, set in the world of competitive video games. “Game On” is set to star Sky Katz (“Surviving Summer”) and Case Wa...
William Earl Mar 23, 2026

‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat and Producer Sue Vertue on New Show ‘Number 10’: A ‘Workplace Comedy Drama in the Most Ridiculous Workplace’
‘Sherlock’ producer Sue Vertue and co-creator Steven Moffat talked at Series Mania about their new political show "Number 10," written by Moffat for Channel 4/ITVS. "[It's about] Bri...
Marta Balaga Mar 23, 2026