Sarah McLachlan on the Lasting Impact of Lilith Fair: ‘Kindness and Joy Are Revolutionary Acts’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is April 27, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until the May 7 entry deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming by virtue of genre and were originally presented June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. It’s also 45 days until nominations-round …

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‘The Madison’ Launches 27-Emmy Category Campaign, Led by Michelle Pfeiffer — as Kurt Russell Eyes First Nom in 47 Years (EXCLUSIVE)

Paramount+ is reckoning for some “The Madison” Emmy love. Coming off its first season, the Taylor Sheridan-created neo-Western will submit across 20 Emmy categories via 27 total bids, Variety has learned exclusively. The freshman drama, which centers on the Clyburn …

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Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved

UPDATE: This article was updated on April 26 to include Bravo’s statement about the “Summer House” audio leak. Bravo has released a statement with the findings of its investigation into the leaked audio from the most recent “Summer House” reunion. …

Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved Read More

Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved

UPDATE: This article was updated on April 26 to include Bravo’s statement about the “Summer House” audio leak. Bravo has released a statement with the findings of its investigation into the leaked audio from the most recent “Summer House” reunion. …

Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved Read More

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently told USA Today that he thought experiencing Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in person was “fucking awesome.” “All of a sudden, it just started getting noisy. Tables started getting flipped over, …

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’ Read More

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently told USA Today that he thought experiencing Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in person was “fucking awesome.” “All of a sudden, it just started getting noisy. Tables started getting flipped over, …

UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’ Read More

NFL Draft Stars Reveal Their Favorite Football Movies and Binge Watches: ‘The Blind Side,’ ‘Love Island’ and More

When the NFL’s 2026 draft stars aren’t practicing for the upcoming season, they can be found watching reality shows like “Love Island,” thrillers like “The Night Agent” or “Breaking Bad” and even animated hits like “Zootopia 2.” Variety chatted with …

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‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Responds to Online Backlash to Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa Castings: ‘I Don’t Know Why People Take it So Seriously’

Peter Capaldi, who starred as the Twelfth Doctor in “Doctor Who” from 2013 to 2017, recently told The Times of London that he doesn’t understand why some people take the show “so seriously” when asked about the backlash to the …

‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Responds to Online Backlash to Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa Castings: ‘I Don’t Know Why People Take it So Seriously’ Read More

Cyndi Lauper Claps Back at Heckler During Vegas Residency Debut: ‘If You’re Trying to Shade Me Bitch, I’m Gonna Come for You’

Cyndi Lauper didn’t hold back when a heckler interrupted her opening night in Las Vegas, firing back mid-show with an expletive-laced response that quickly drew cheers from the crowd. The moment unfolded Friday at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where …

Cyndi Lauper Claps Back at Heckler During Vegas Residency Debut: ‘If You’re Trying to Shade Me Bitch, I’m Gonna Come for You’ Read More

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Says She Was ‘Denied Boarding a Flight Because I’m Disabled’: ‘This Is Blatant Segregation’

“Wicked” star Marissa Bode posted a video on TikTok on Thursday claiming she was recently barred from a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair. “I was denied boarding a flight because I’m disabled,” Bode said. “I wish that were …

‘Wicked’ Star Marissa Bode Says She Was ‘Denied Boarding a Flight Because I’m Disabled’: ‘This Is Blatant Segregation’ Read More

‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: ‘Fake Farmer and Real A–hole’ Jeremy Clarkson Challenges Keir Starmer to a Game of ‘Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?’

The fifth episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a sketch mocking Keir Starmer’s choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S. The sketch featured Al Nash as Jeremy Clarkson – a.k.a. “fake farmer and real a–hole” …

‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open: ‘Fake Farmer and Real A–hole’ Jeremy Clarkson Challenges Keir Starmer to a Game of ‘Who Wants to Remain a Millionaire?’ Read More

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’ ‘The Mummy’ Movie Moves to 2027 as Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Bumps to 2028

Two of Universal’s most highly anticipated reboots are shifting release dates: “Miami Vice ’85,” starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, is moving to May 19, 2028, taking the previously announced release date for the next installment of “The Mummy,” …

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’ ‘The Mummy’ Movie Moves to 2027 as Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler’s ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Bumps to 2028 Read More