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Miley Cyrus Says She ‘Genuinely’ Wants to Act Again as She Signs With Atlantic Records and Charts Next Chapter: ‘I’d Love to Disappear Into Something Romantic’

As the guest editor of the new issue of Wonderland magazine, Miley Cyrus used the opportunity not only to talk about the next chapter of her career, but to bring together people she admires, from Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah to mother Tish Cyrus-Purcell and sister Noah Cyrus, as well as Kelela, Lykke Li, Sky […]

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Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut on Broadway in 2027

A stage adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 cult classic film starring Prince, will debut on Broadway in 2027. The musical will run at the Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning on March 12 ahead of opening night on April 12. Producers announced the news on the 42nd anniversary of the movie, which became a box office […]

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Venice Chief Alberto Barbera Under Fire for Lack of Female Directors in Competition: ‘It Is a One-Dimensional Selection’

Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera has sparked criticism from several Italian film organizations — including Women in Film Television and Media Italia — for this year’s sharp drop in female directors, with only one woman-helmed film in the 20-title competition. Regarding the Italian selection, they pointed out that: “Seven male directors represent Italian […]

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Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson Plan Another All-Star Comedy Event to Benefit 9/11 Charities, 25 Years After the Attacks

As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approach, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have partnered with Live Nation for the event “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit.” The one-night-only event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Sept. 10, with proceeds going to various 9/11 chairites. […]

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‘King of Drag’ Season 2 Sets New Host, Judges Panel and September Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Cameron Esposito has been tapped to host Season 2 of the reality competition show “King of Drag.” Esposito, a stand-up comedian and author with roles in “Take My Wife” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” will host the eight-episode season filled with more challenges that will test each king’s originality and artistry. The Kings’ Court judges include “RuPaul’s […]

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David Ellison Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delay Amid State AGs’ Lawsuit in Staff Memo: ‘The Facts and the Law Are on Our Side’

Paramount CEO David Ellison, in a companywide memo, sought to project confidence that his $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery will — eventually — cross the finish line. On Friday, Paramount disclosed an agreement to put the WBD deal on hold for at least several months, as it seeks to defends itself in an […]

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Success Sparks New Publishing House From Gay Adult Entertainment Giant Falcon | NakedSword (EXCLUSIVE)

Just nine months after “Heated Rivalry” premiered and became a worldwide phenomenon, gay adult entertainment company Falcon | NakedSword is getting into the book business. The San Francisco-based company is launching FalconInk, a publishing house with a focus on erotic fiction, Variety has exclusively learned. The publisher will consist of three imprints: Falcon Books, NakedSword […]

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Peacock to Be Included in YouTube Premium Subscription Bundle Starting in 2027

NBCUniversal is hoping Peacock will catch a huge updraft from a new bundling pact with Google’s YouTube. Under a new multiyear agreement between NBCUniversal and YouTube, Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be available in a new YouTube Premium bundle in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. That will be in addition to the core […]

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After a 50-Year Split, Los Angeles’ TV Academy and New York’s National Academy of TV Arts & Sciences in Talks to Re-Merge

Fifty years after the TV Academy broke into two, rival Los Angeles- and New York-based organizations, the two sides are exploring a re-merger. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy revealed Monday morning that they have started “exploratory talks” on bringing the two sides together. There’s no deadline set […]

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‘I Want Your Sex’ Director Gregg Araki on Using an Intimacy Coordinator for the First Time, Opening Outfest and Gen Z Turning Away From Sex: ‘That’s F—ing Life!’

“I Want Your Sex” writer and director Gregg Araki has seen the reports of Gen Z having less sex, and he has some notes. “Like, why don’t you have sex? What’s going on?” Araki told Variety at the opening night of OutfestNEXT on Thursday at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre. “Sex is a […]

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Laufey Signs With UTA in All Areas

Fast-rising Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Laufey has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation in all areas, the company announced early Monday. UTA will work to secure opportunities across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, and more. The signing comes as Laufey — whose fusion of pop and traditional jazz has introduced a decade-sold style […]

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Imax China Prepares Full ‘Odyssey’ Rollout Across Nearly 800 Screens as CEO Cites the ‘Christopher Nolan Effect’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Imax China is preparing to dedicate the vast majority of its nearly 800-screen network to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” when the film opens in mainland China on Aug. 14, with CEO Daniel Manwaring telling Variety that audience anticipation for the release “is going to be enormous.” “I’m expecting a very large majority of our entire […]

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