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Ariana Grande Expands Philanthropic Efforts With Launch of Brighter Days Ahead Foundation
Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing ...
‘The Great Skull’ Director, Cast on Shanghai Dialect Cinema and Portraying Grief
“The Great Skull,” a Shanghai dialect tragicomedy, opened the main competition showcase of the 28th Shanghai Internat...
Heavy Song of the Week: Show Me the Body Dish Out Street-Level Radical Love on “Eat for Peace”
Show Me the Body show both the protective and redemptive force of radical love and solidarity on the punk banger "Eat...
Joe Negri, Guitar Player and Handyman on ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ Dies at 99
Joe Negri, the musician best known for his work as the guitar-playing handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died...
Joe Negri, Guitar Player and Handyman on ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ Dies at 99
Joe Negri, the musician best known for his work as the guitar-playing handyman on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” died...
Spencer Pratt Concedes in L.A. Mayor Race: ‘You Have No Idea How Bad Things Are About to Get’
Spencer Pratt conceded defeat in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Friday, painting a bleak picture of the city’s fut...
Ashley Padilla on Writing a Book With Diane Keaton, Staying Off Social Media and Becoming an ‘SNL’ Breakout Star: ‘I Assumed People Would Go, We Hate Her!’
Ashley Padilla was shopping with her mom at Glendale’s Americana at Brand outdoor mall in September 2024 when the new...
A ‘Fool’s’ Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Song
Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once give...
A ‘Fool’s’ Tune: How an Elton John Introduction Sparked Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt’s ‘Rooster’ Theme Song
Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once give...
Olivia Rodrigo Levels Up on you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love: Review
On you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, Olivia Rodrigo transforms the thrill and devastation of romance into he...
Judy Collins Announces “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour Dates Through 2027
With over 50 dates on the docket and more promised, the folk legend will say goodbye beginning in July. Judy Collins ...
Jimmi Simpson Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Drama ‘Conviction’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jimmi Simpson has joined the upcoming Hulu drama series “Conviction,” Variety has learned exclusively. Simpson will s...
Billy Strings Covers Jackass Anthem “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough”: Stream
The track is by Johnny Knoxville's cousin, Roger Alan Wade and has appeared in every Jackass film. Billy Strings Cove...
Phoebe Bridgers’ “The Lost Tour” Is Sold Out — Here’s How to Still Get Tickets
If you missed out on the on-sale for Phoebe Bridgers' upcoming tour, don't panic — there are still ways to get ticket...
Tonies and Hasbro Team Up to Reinvent Classic Board Games — Including ‘Monopoly’, ‘Game of Life’ and ‘Guess Who’
Families looking for a new way to enjoy game night may want to clear a spot on the shelf. Tonies has teamed up with H...
Tom Cruise Reunites with Spielberg Co-Stars Colin Farrell, Dakota Fanning (and a Popcorn Bucket of the Director’s Head) for ‘Disclosure Day’ Screening
Tom Cruise had an all-star Steven Spielberg reunion to support the director’s new alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” H...
Livestream Donald Trump’s Name Being Taken Off the Kennedy Center Right Now: Stream
A federal judge ordered Trump's name be removed, and the Kennedy Center is currently removing all references to the P...
My Chemical Romance Release Cover of Pulp’s “Common People”: Stream
The release serves as the second preview of the Danger Days deluxe edition out July 10th. My Chemical Romance Release...
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Special-Edition Vinyl for ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is one of the year’s most anticipat...
LISTEN: Mike Hopkins on Prime Video’s Evolution, the Bundling Boom, How MGM Changed Amazon, the Future of Bond and No Regrets on ‘Melania’
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios...