Secret Hollywood Group’s AI Plan Focuses on Defining How AI Is Used — While Keeping Humans in Control
The group developed a framework outlining how AI is present in the film industry and defines ways humans can maintain control of other use cases.
Kitty Bruce, Daughter of Comedian Lenny Bruce, Dies as 70
Kitty Bruce, the daughter of comedian Lenny Bruce and Harriett “Honey” Bruce, died May 13 in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Dick Parry, Saxophonist Who Played Classic Solos on Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ Albums, Dies at 83
Dick Parry, a sax player well known to rock fans for his solos on 'Money,' 'Us and Them' and other Pink Floyd classics, has died at 83.
Get 50% Off MasterClass Courses From Spike Lee to Mark Cuban This Memorial Day
The best MasterClass deal is an annual standard plan which discounts the price down to just $5/month, a 50% discount, with this Memorial Day sale.
Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’
Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned.
Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean May Have Been Murdered, Investigators Say After Uncovering Evidence
TV actor Stewart McLean may have been murdered after being missing for a week, investigators say.
Inside ‘Sh(AI)ved,’ the AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Collection Unveiled at Cannes: ‘Splendid, Volcanic Orgasms’
Variety goes inside "Sh(AI)ved," an AI-generated short film collection drawn from 1976 erotic magazine spreads and unveiled at Cannes.
‘Maverick — The Epic Adventures of David Lean’ Review: How the Director of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Expressed His Turbulent Life in His Grand Visions
Barnaby Thompson's enthralling documentary celebrates a director who was one of the visionaries of movies. But his personal life was a mess.
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Wildly Audacious Small-Town-Gangster Epic Harvests Genre From the Drama of Real Life
In 'The Dreamed Adventure' director Valeska Grisebach harvests a genre crime epic from the everyday drama of real life in a Bulgarian border town
Blake Lively Attends Fendi Party in New York City, RuPaul Premieres ‘Stop! That! Train!’ in L.A. and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: May 2026
Check out the best May 2026 celebrity photos from around the world.
Ms. Rachel Sends Love to Danny Go After 14-Year-Old Son Dies of Cancer: We ‘Are Thinking About Their Son’s Amazing Joy and Their Immense Pride’
Children's entertainer Danny Go's teen son has died after a cancer diagnosis. Ms. Rachel payed tribute to the family after his passing.