Actor Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘V,’ Dies at 70
Actor Michael Wright, known for "The Five Heartbeats," "The Principal" and "V," has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s Records on Billboard Hot 100
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” has racked up its 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying a record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
Kovert Creative Hires Mallory Morehead Pritzl
Mallory Morehead Pritzl has joined bi-coastal communications firm Kovert Creative on their entertainment PR team, Variety has learned.
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Marshals’ Top Final 2025-2026 TV Season Multiplatform Ratings (EXCLUSIVE)
The final multiplatform, 35-day rankers for the full 2025-2026 TV season are in and 'Stranger Things' and 'Marshals' are tops.
Jalen Brunson Talks Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Giving Back and Whether the Knicks Will Visit the Trump White House
Jalen Brunson joined Kristin Lemkau, CEO of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, to discuss the Athlete Council at the Variety Studio in New York.
‘Afterlife With Archie’ Series From ‘Riverdale’ Team Greenlit at Disney+
Disney+ has ordered the series version of the "Afterlife With Archie" comics, Variety has learned.
‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Drops First Look at New Generation of Hillman Students
Netflix has released first-look images from their followup to "A Different World."
‘The Odyssey’: Ranking Every Performance in Christopher Nolan’s Film From Worst to Best
There are a lot of actors in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey.” Here are our rankings of their performances, from worst to best.
Hans Petter Moland’s ‘Growth of the Soil’ Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ahead of Toronto Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Beta Cinema has acquired world sales rights to Hans Petter Moland’s “Growth of the Soil,” which will world premiere at Toronto Film Festival.
Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton, Nell Tiger Free Set for PBS, BBC Adaptation of Henry James’ ‘The Portrait of a Lady’
Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton and Nell Tiger Free are set to star in a Masterpiece/BBC adaptation of 'The Portrait Of A Lady.'
Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Brunello Cucinelli docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ has sold internationally ahead of its North American release.