David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, has now sold roughly $200 million worth of stock since the media company clinched a deal to be acquired by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance earlier this year. Zaslav’s latest sales were of 194,999 shares of WBD worth $5,464,567.73 on Aug. 14 and 773,173 shares with a […]
“The radio doesn’t play songs for me anymore,” says Bob, 54, who is situated in a lawn chair, deciding between a drag from the Marlboro Red in his left hand and the Budweiser can in his right. He chooses the Bud first, a sensible move given the sun bouncing off the concrete of the endless […]
Just two months after the Grammy Awards announced a new category for Asian pop — and just weeks after BTS announced they would not submit their music for the 2027 awards, in part because of what they feel are the limitations of this awards — the Recording Academy has signaled that it is at least rethinking the […]
Paramount announced Friday that it has won approval from Mexico’s competition authority for its merger with Warner Bros., leaving only 12 state attorneys general standing in the way of closing the deal. In a statement, Paramount said it has now won approval from regulators representing 68 countries, including the European Union, China, Canada, Brazil and […]
Oogie Boogie, Lilo from “Lilo & Stitch”, Hannah Montana and Lizzie Maguire are all headed to “Disney Dreamlight Valley.” The Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire collection arrives in the cozy life-sim game Aug. 19. A brand-new Premium Shop collection inspired by Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire launches next week, giving players the chance style their […]
Frankie Valli is telling the world that he has not retired, contrary to reports over the last few days from multiple news outlet that took at face value a statement posted by his younger brother that his time in show business was indeed at a close. “He is not retired. This is false,” his longtime […]
For Scottish director Paul Wright, “Mission” began with a feeling. “For the first time with a film I’ve made, it was kind of tapping into a feeling,” he tells Variety. “More so than plot or story, it was just that feeling that some of us get sometimes of feeling maybe disconnected from the world and […]
One of the most consequential storylines of this Emmy season involves the ones who say, “Action!” Black women hold five directing nominations across three categories this year, the most the Television Academy has ever recognized in a single cycle. Salli Richardson-Whitfield is nominated twice in drama directing, for HBO Max’s “The Gilded Age” and “Task,” […]
Paramount is threatening to leave California if it cannot reach a deal with Attorney General Rob Bonta to allow it to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Puck reported the threat on Tuesday, following a similar report in Semafor last month, and adding that Paramount CEO David Ellison believes the move would save the company $500 million […]
The comedy series “Deli Boys” has been canceled at Hulu after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. The series, which aired under Hulu’s Onyx Collective brand, starred Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan. Fred Armisen joined the show in its second season along with Andrew Rannells, with Brian George once again appearing as Ahmad and […]
The series produced by Onyx Collective debuted its second season in late May.
In a statement Friday, David Ellison says that they are offering "commitments and concessions" to try and get the deal over the line.
The 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff follows Kevin Sussman's comic shop owner through a multiverse of problems.
Creator Lee Sung Jin discusses how he dealt with the high expectations for the second season of the anthology series, now nominated for 16 Emmys.
She started out at Gulf + Western in New York in 1984 and served as vice president of residuals for 30 years.
The Englishman worked on Cheech & Chong and Monty Python movies and with directors including Carol Reed, John Boorman and Irvin Kershner.
The actor who plays the high schooler at the center of Ryan Murphy's FX adaptation of Ellis' classic book speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about the show everyone is talking about.
The hair and makeup heads of the Emmy-nominated show also discuss adorning Nick Offerman’s body with unique tattoos.
The actor’s exit marks a notable defection at Verve after the literary agency just lost Noah Wyle.
Jonathan Tropper also shares his thoughts on why season two received nominations while season one did not.
Bridget Fonda is never far from the public eye. Twenty-four years after she retired from acting, the Single White Female star made a rare public appearance when she was seen grabbing lunch in Los...
Neutrogena is going tit for tat with Tate McRae. After the “Greedy” singer gave its products screen time—but literally no face time—in a get unready video en route to Lollapalooza, the beauty...
Never has Devi Vishwakumar ever… come back from the dead? While Maitreyi Ramakrishnan stands by her belief that her Never Have I Ever character died after the fourth and final season, she revealed...
Mary Steenburgen loves having members of the Collins club in her family. Nearly five years after her son Charlie McDowell married Lily Collins, the Book Club star shared insight into life with her...
If there's one thing we know about Hailey Bieber, it's that she keeps fans of her beauty brand Rhode well-fed with new, buzzy launches. And with the latest drop, Rhode's making acne treatment look...
Tyler Duckworth’s mom is fondly remembering her son. After Joni Duckworth announced The Challenge star’s death at the age of 44, she reflected on his personal and professional evolution. “My...
Kristen Stewart wasn’t quite holding tight like a spider monkey. Almost 18 years after the release of Twilight, the Oscar nominee reflected on her experience making the film franchise, especially...
For this fall, stars are saying "present" to gorp-core–the cool-girl trend favoring practical, active pieces that don't sacrifice style. And there's one piece that celebrities are insisting is a...
Kenan Thompson thought Christy Knowings was all that. It's a sentiment that the Saturday Night Live made sure to get across in a tribute to his former All That costar after her Aug. 12 death at...
There's no better time than the present to start on your hair growth journey. Especially when there are plenty of killer deals and discounts on products that promise to help you prevent hair loss,...
Peter Weber has a new co-pilot in his life. Over three years after he confirmed his breakup from Kelley Flanagan, The Bachelor alum debuted a new romance with a mystery woman, hard launching his...
UPDATE: Luigi Mangione has spoken out again. The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to two federal counts of stalking resulting in death in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian...
Paul W. Downs is still reeling from his recent Clubhouse showdown. After Andy Cohen called out the Hacks co-creator on live TV over a joke made at the Watch What Happens Live host's expense, Downs...
It's a milestone moment for Leah Shirley. Nearly 20 years after her parents Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley welcomed her on 16 and Pregnant, the 17-year-old has begun her senior year of high...
Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa did not want their daughter’s Sweet 16 to be a flop. So, the exes and former Flip or Flop hosts, along with Tarek’s wife Heather Rae El Moussa, surprised their...
Now that Taylor Swift has debuted a new hairstyle, we gotta ask the Swifties...are you ready for it? Because as the 14-time Grammy winner's fans know all too well, a tress transformation usually...
New information has been revealed in the third week of Lindsay Clancy’s trial. As the former labor and delivery nurse continues her trial for three counts of first-degree murder of her children...
A 30th wedding anniversary is usually a cause for celebration. But not for Kyle Richards. Three years after she and Mauricio Umansky confirmed their separation, The Real Housewives of Beverly...
Mason Thames is having the time of his life working with Mckenna Grace. Indeed, the actor revealed what he learned while starring alongside his girlfriend in Green Day's new comedy Nimrods after...
Tyga wants everyone to know he’s still got it—even after his latest album $tarface. The "Rack City" rapper spoke out after Doja Cat—with whom he had most recently collaborated with on her 2022...
Heading back to campus? Going off to school for the first time? You need a few cute pieces to rep your school (and team) with pride. Brands like Baublebar, Stoney Clover Lane and American Eagle...
Meghan Trainor's new gift for her son will make you look. The "All About That Bass" singer shared that she had a look-alike doll made of herself to help her son, Riley—who she shares with...
The golfing world has lost a rising star. Australian golfer Jessica Bang died Aug. 13 in Thailand after suffering a brain hemorrhage while preparing to compete in an upcoming tournament, her...
Chris Evans can’t help but marvel and his and Alba Baptista’s daughter. A little less than a year after the couple welcomed baby Alma Grace Baptista Evans, the Captain America star detailed how...
Robert Irwin is two-stepping around sharing details about his love life. The Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro host remained tight-lipped when he was recently asked whether or not there's...
Maybe Carly Simon wants James Taylor to know this song is about him. With the release of her new album Comes in Waves on Aug. 14—the famed singer’s first in over 18 years—Simon appears to call...
As Halle Berry enters her next chapter, she’s ready to thrive another day. "I’m so happy to still be here," the Die Another Day alum said on Making Space With Hoda Kotb last month. "When I was...
Oh don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this—a relationship like the one Anne Hathaway has with husband Adam Shulman. No, no, that wasn’t a question, and neither is the way The Devil Wears...
This is real, this is Camp Rock 3. Over 15 years after fans’ last trip to Camp Rock, Liamani, Malachi Barton and the Jonas Brothers proved music is still in everyone’s souls in the premiere of...
Rosie O’Donnell’s top gun is still Tom Cruise—just not in a sexual way. Indeed, the former talk show host—who publicly came out as a lesbian in 2002—reflected on how she can still be moved by the...
EXCLUSIVE: Scrubs is staffing up for Season 2. Keyla Monterroso Mejia (The Studio, Abbott Elementary) is joining the ABC comedy series as a recurring guest star. She will play Mimi, Turk’s (Donald Faison) new surgical nurse. A bit quirky with some sass, she is a high-energy and loyal assisting hand for the surgeons. Mimi is […]
EXCLUSIVE: After two seasons, the Onyx Collective series Deli Boys has been canceled at Hulu. The crime dramedy stars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan. The reason for the critically acclaimed show’s cancellation is due to ratings, sources say. The series was a priority for Onyx, which pushed for the addition of a new […]
Stuart will continue to fail in his efforts to save the universe as HBO Max has renewed The Big Bang Theory spinoff for a second season. From creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady and Warner Bros. TV, the first season of Stuart Fails To Save the Universe is HBO Max’s second-biggest comedy launch […]
More than a decade later, Kristen Stewart is treating fans to another stoner comedy with her role in The Wrong Girls, now in theaters. While discussing the Dylan Meyer-written/directed film, she acknowledged some similarities between one of the dual roles she plays in the movie and her character in the 2015 action comedy American Ultra, […]
Amplified has promoted assistants Kris Chesnokova and Christina Wachter to manager. Born in Uzbekistan, Chesnokova immigrated to the United States at the age of four. She began her career at Riot Games before making the transition into talent management at Amplified. As a Talent Manager, Kristina works with both emerging and established talent, helping clients […]
Leaked footage of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has made its way online and co-writer Chris Miller is putting them on blast. A trailer for the third installment of the animated movie starring Miles Morales, which is set to hit theaters on June 18, 2027, was leaked on social media and Miller has already made his […]
EXCLUSIVE: 20th has rounded out the cast of its sequel to cult classic comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion with the addition of St. Denis Medical‘s Wendi McLendon-Covey. Character details are being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the sequel, which began shooting in Los Angeles in June. Released in 1997 by Disney’s Buena Vista, the original […]
Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 1981’s On Golden Pond and two of Bette Midler’s signature films – The Rose and For The Boys – died Thursday of natural causes in Los Angeles. He was 97. His death was announced by Midler on Instagram today. “Mark Rydell, the director or my first film, The Rose, […]
For Taylor Dearden and Tal Anderson, playing twins Mel and Becca King on The Pitt has become a true collaboration. The two first-time Emmy-nominated actors have developed an easy rapport that allows them to dig into the complicated bond between sisters who have spent most of their lives relying on one another even as their […]
Madelyn Keys, Cale Ambrozic and Olly Atkins will be reprising their roles for new twists and turns on and off the ice in Season 2 of Finding Her Edge, which starts production at the end of the month. The YA figure skating series’ first season arrived in January of this year. Based on Jennifer Iacopelli’s […]
Netflix revealed its latest YA acquisition, Sunshine Girls, a coming-of-age series from Brat TV, today, setting the premiere window for December 2026. Starring Alma Marian as Olivia, Isabella Fowler as Taylor and Erin Rose Park as Riley, the show is set in Valley Hills, a “perfectly nice California suburb” unless, like Marian’s Olivia, one has […]
EXCLUSIVE: Barry Keoghan, the Oscar-nominated actor set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, has signed with CAA. Keoghan is currently in production on the biopics, where he stars opposite Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Each film is told […]