Dakota Johnson Joins Lily Allen to Play ‘Madeline’ on ‘SNL’
Star Dakota Johnson made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this week, playing the mysterious “Madeline” during Lily Allen‘s performance of that track. The song was Allen’s…
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Donald Trump Bombs Santa, Slams Warner Bros. Sale and Celebrates Epstein Condoms in ‘SNL’ Cold Open
“Saturday Night Live” opened this week’s episode with Donald Trump commenting on the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — by asking why anyone would even want to buy the studio: “They’ve…
The Weeknd Closes Catalog Partnership With Lyric Capital Said to Be in $1 Billion Range, ‘Unique’ Deal ‘Sets New Standard for Artist Equity and Control’
The Weeknd and Lyric Capital Group have closed a deal forming a business venture together wherein Lyric has invested in the artist’s music catalog from inception through 2025, reps for the…
Big Advertisers Appear Wary of CBS News’ Bari Weiss Town Hall Format
During a Saturday-night town hall led by Bari Weiss, the recently named editor in chief of CBS News, most of Madison Avenue sought an off-ramp. The program featured an in-depth interview…
The 13 Greatest Epic Fantasy Movies, Ranked
Fantasy movies are often, by their very nature, epic. While there are plenty of fantasy movies that deal with simpler magical realism or low-fantasy elements that don't require a grand…
The Zelda Movies Should Explore This Classic Trait of the Games To Build a Film Franchise
When the leads for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie were announced, their ages all but proved Nintendo’s intention of building a Zelda franchise on the big screen. Bo Bragason, who…
The 10 Greatest So-Bad-They're-Good Movies of 2025, Ranked
2025 has produced some truly stellar films across genres and styles, including acclaimed hits like Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and…
One of the Greatest TV Dramas of the 21st Century Is Finally on Netflix — Even If Its Idealism Feels Like Science Fiction Now
Years after departing Netflix, acclaimed drama The West Wing is back on the streaming service, and it still makes for perfect viewing — even if it feels too good to be true. Created by…
This New-to-Streaming True Crime Doc Will Make You Reconsider One of the Worst Reality Trends
Can something that brings justified damnation upon society's most vilified wrongdoers be questioned, or should it even be? Predators raises that very question, with an insightful look at…
Nicki Minaj Says It’s ‘Impossible’ For Gavin Newsom to Become President in 2028: ‘He Thinks He’s Tom Cruise’
Nicki Minaj went after California Governor Gavin Newsom in a series of X posts on Friday, targeting a quote from the presidential hopeful in which he supports trans youth. During a recent…
How To Watch Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian Boxing PPV Match Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In an epic rematch for the championship, Bash…
Watch John Cena's Final Match During 'Saturday Night's Main Event'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. World Wrestling Entertainment is going to “The…
‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Respond to Jordan Firstman’s Critique of Show’s Sex Scenes: ‘Is There Only One Way to Have Authentic Gay Sex on TV?’
“Heated Rivarly” stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud have responded to “I Love LA” star Jordan Firstman, who said the show’s depiction of gay sex is “not how gay people fuck.” On an…
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape, How To Watch Online Livestream
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Ultimate Fighting Championship goes back home…
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Connor Storrie on His Shirtless Audition, Unscripted Kissing With Hudson Williams and the Season 2 Renewal: ‘The Only Way to Make This Make Sense Is to Stick to the Books’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details about Episode 4 of “Heated Rivalry,” now streaming on HBO Max. When Connor Storrie was filming his self-tape for “Heated Rivalry,” he decided he…
Frankie Muniz Says ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Was First Time He Was ‘Happy to Call Myself an Actor’ and One of the ‘Best Times’ He’s Had on Set
Frankie Muniz is getting candid about returning to the small screen for the four-episode “Malcolm in the Middle” reboot “Life’s Still Unfair,” describing the experience as the first in his…
Inside the ‘Marty Supreme’ Blimp: How A24’s Marketing Campaign Took Two Variety Reporters Flying High Above Los Angeles
It’s not every day you get the chance to fly in a blimp — and definitely not the Insta-famous electric orange “Marty Supreme” aircraft. Full disclosure: Most of our colleagues thought we…
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Hops to $6.2 Million, ‘Ella McCay’ Polls Low With $850,000 Opening Day
While “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” claw for the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, James L. Brooks’ political dramedy “Ella McCay” must settle for…
Abraham Quintanilla, Father and Manager of Music Icon Selena, Dies at 86
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the patriarch who helped shape the career of his daughter, Tejano superstar Selena, and remained the steward of her legacy for three decades after her death, has…
How Bridget Everett Stole the Starry ‘Knives Out 3’ With One Powerhouse Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments, including the ending, in “Wake Up Dead Man,” currently streaming on Netflix. About midway through “Wake Up Dead Man,” the buzz…
Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons Reunite 14 Years After ‘Friday Night Lights’ to Discuss ‘Sinners,’ ‘Bugonia’ and Why Their Show ‘Felt Like Anarchy’
Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. The “Friday Night Lights” rallying cry has certainly proven true for Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons. After the beloved high school football TV…
Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Her Scream Queen Callback Scene in 'Ella McCay'
Summary Collider's Steve Weintraub talks with Jamie Lee Curtis and Albert Brooks for Ella McCay. James L. Brooks' Ella McCay is a warm and witty portrait of a modern woman juggling power…
10 Years Ago, This ‘Doctor Who’ Story Became the Show's Masterpiece Across Its 800+ Episodes
What a whirlwind few years it has been forDoctor Who fans. With the promise of a shiny new Disney partnership and the return of Russell T. Davies as showrunner, the future of the…
Pablo Larraín, Palestine and Germany Set the Tone at Kerala Film Festival’s Politically Charged Opening Night
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala opened Friday in Thiruvananthapuram, India, with a politically charged and internationally focused ceremony led by Chilean filmmaker Pablo…