Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ Exit Is Most-Watched Episode in a Year
“Saturday Night Live” scored its most-watched episode in more than a year on Dec. 20 with 5.4 million viewers. Not only was the episode hosted by pop star and “Wicked” actress Ariana…
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Disney Box Office Hits $6 Billion for First Time Since COVID Thanks to ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Zootopia 2’
All hail the Magic Kingdom. Disney notched a major box office milestone, surpassing $6 billion in global ticket sales. This is Disney’s fifth time crossing the $6 billion benchmark — and…
Toni Collette Reveals Her One Regret on Kate Winslet’s ‘Goodbye June’: “To Be Honest, I Felt Really Bad”
From classic dramedies like Muriel’s Wedding and Little Miss Sunshine to horror masterpieces like Hereditary and The Sixth Sense, Toni Collette is a versatile actress who can truly do it…
‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie Trailer: Cillian Murphy Brings Tommy Shelby in First Guns-Blazing Footage From ‘The Immortal Man’
Four years after bidding farewell to the Shelby clan, Birmingham’s most notorious crime gang makes their scandalous return in Netflix’s official trailer for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal…
Every Steven Spielberg Alien Movie, Ranked
After over 15 years, director Steven Spielberg is finally getting back into the world of alien invaders. Sure, as a producer, Spielberg has continued to attach his name to shows like…
’Palm Royale’s Ricky Martin and Kaia Gerber Break Down the “Crazier and Messier” Season 2 Finale
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Palm Royale, Season 2, Episode 7. Summary In an interview with Collider, the cast — including Ricky Martin, Leslie Bibb, Kaia Gerber, and…
Donald Trump Rages Over ‘Pathetic Trainwreck’ Stephen Colbert, Says CBS Should Cancel His Show Now: ‘Put Him to Sleep’
On Tuesday night, after CBS aired the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony — hosted by President Donald Trump — Trump was focused not on his historic turn as emcee of the event, which took place…
'Fallout' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Maximus Takes Center Stage in an Explosively Terrifying Hour
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fallout Season 2 Episode 2. The first episode of Fallout Season 2, “The Innovator,” caught us up with the majority of the cast, from…
'Pluribus' Finale Recap: Carol's Horrifying Realization About the Others Sets Up an Even Darker Season 2
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Pluribus Season 1 finale. It's safe to say that Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV series Pluribus may not have been what some viewers…
The 25 Greatest Classic Rock Albums of All Time, Ranked
Definitions aren’t really much fun to read, but at least one is necessary for present purposes. Just what the hell is “classic rock?” It’s rock that’s classic. Well, it’s rock music from a…
One of 2025's Best New Comedies Is This Hulu Crime Series With a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
The American Dream comes to life inDeli Boys, but at what cost? In a land where anyone can turn rocks into diamonds, it seems like any newcomer can obtain riches — provided they have grit,…
Bart Story, Entertainment Research Executive at SAG-AFTRA and MarketCast, Dies at 63
Bart Story, a veteran entertainment research executive who worked in the home video distribution industry before leading research and development at SAG-AFTRA and MarketCast, died on…
20 Miniseries That Can Be Called Masterpieces, Ranked
Miniseries have a unique opportunity to tell compelling stories in a short amount of time. These series are often accessible because they are easy to invest in. The fact that miniseries…
After Breaking 103.4M Netflix Hours, This Gothic Romance Proved Audiences Want Twisty Romance Thrillers
Dear Hongrang, a Netflix Original Series was released at the end of May 2023 with little fanfare but has since gained significant popularity with a total of 103.4 million views, per…
In Just 7 Minutes, This Fantasy Character Cements His Status as an Iconic Movie Villain
Fantasy literature has spawned plenty of iconic villains, and those villains have become even more iconic thanks to the rise of book-to-film adaptations. Who could forget when Sauron sent…
‘Rob Reiner — Scenes From a Life’ Special on CBS News Hits 6.2 Million Viewers
The CBS News special “Rob Reiner — Scenes From a Life” hit an average of 6.2 million viewers on Sunday night. 858,000 of those viewers fell into the demographic of adults aged 25-54,…
Chevy Chase Was ‘Hurt’ by ‘SNL50’ Excluding Him: ‘Somebody Made a Mistake. They Should’ve Had Me on That Stage’
Chevy Chase is addressing his exclusion from “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.” In CNN Films’ upcoming documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” (via People), the original “Saturday…
Kate Hudson Turned Down ‘Spider-Man’ Offer to Play Mary Jane: ‘It Would Have Been Fun to Be Her’
Kate Hudson has revealed that she nearly played Mary Jane Watson in Sony’s original “Spider-Man” movie in 2002, but she turned down the role that eventually went to Kirsten Dunst. The…
Kevin Arkadie, Co-Creator of ‘New York Undercover,’ Dies at 68
Kevin Arkadie, the American television producer who created the police drama “New York Undercover” with Dick Wolf, has died. He was 68. Arkadie was born on Dec. 10, 1957. He grew up in…
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Blood! How ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Make-Up Team Recreated ‘Cinderella’ as a Body Horror
Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt’s feature debut “The Ugly Stepsister” takes inspiration from an unlikely pair of genres: Disney fairy tales and Italian Giallo films. The movie, which…
Rob Reiner and Wife’s Death Certificates Confirm They Died ‘Minutes’ After ‘Multiple’ Knife Wound Injuries; Children Say Memorial Service Will Be Held at a ‘Later Date’
Rob and Michele Reiner died “minutes” after sustaining “multiple sharp force injuries,” the couple’s official death certificate confirms. Rob, 78, the legendary actor-turned-director, and…
‘The Plague’ Director Charlie Polinger on Making Audiences Squirm by Revisiting Their Childhood and How a Film About Bullying Plays in Trump’s America
“Sometimes I’m so fucking glad that I never have to be young again.” Film critic David Ehrlich’s brief review of Charlie Polinger‘s “The Plague” on Letterboxd succinctly sums up scores of…
How to Watch the NBA on Christmas Day Online Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The NBA has released its 2025 Christmas Day…
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Casts Sulu and Bones for Series Finale
Hikaru Sulu and Leonard “Bones” McCoy, two iconic characters from the original “Star Trek” series, will make their first appearances in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” during the finale of…