Demi Moore on the ‘Shock and Awe’ of First Oscar Nom and Her Blended Family...
On a particularly gloomy afternoon in Los Angeles, Demi Moore walks into the room, her presence instantly brightening the space. Dressed in a chic yet relaxed ensemble, she carries her designer...
View ArticleZoe Saldaña on Wanting to Direct Her First Movie, ‘Avatar 3′ and Urging the...
Zoe Saldaña has spent decades at the center of some of the biggest cinematic franchises in history. Yet, her recent Oscar nomination for “Emilia Pérez” has marked a new career chapter. From the...
View ArticleFernanda Torres on Wanting to Play a Bond Villain and Not Controlling...
For decades, Fernanda Torres has been a household name in Brazil, captivating audiences with her depth and versatility as an actress. But with her acclaimed performance in the drama “I’m Still Here,”...
View Article‘The Substance’ Director Coralie Fargeat Remembers the Worst Studio Notes She...
Coralie Fargeat has never been one to play by the rules. The writer, director, and producer behind “The Substance,” the bold, visceral body horror film that took Cannes by storm and was nominated for...
View ArticleJames Mangold on His ‘Difficult Weinstein Experience’ Making ‘Cop Land’ and...
James Mangold has spent decades making some of Hollywood’s most emotionally rich and visually striking films. From the musical biopic “Walk the Line” to the superhero drama “Logan” to the action-packed...
View ArticleToo Bonkers to Be Believed? Why the Creators of the Broadway Musical...
The real-life story behind the Olivier Award-winning musical “Operation Mincemeat” isn’t just stranger than fiction. It’s so strange that some parts of the story proved just too much for audiences to...
View ArticlePatrick Wilson on ‘Millers in Marriage’ and Why Two ‘Aquaman’ Movies Were...
Patrick Wilson is getting ready to return to musical theater. Not only is he a producer of the new “Lost Boys,” but he’s actively pursuing landing a starring role on the stage. “I definitely want to...
View ArticleAntoni Porowski on ‘No Taste Like Home,’ Getting Emotional About Jeremiah...
Antoni Porowski may not be as queer as you think he is. On today’s “Just for Variety” podcast, he says he’s the “Wicked” movie but that was actually his introduction to the beloved “Wizard of Oz”...
View ArticleWWE and Fanatics Launch New Podcast ‘The Raw Recap Show’ (EXCLUSIVE)
WWE and Fanatics have sealed a new podcast deal, building on a brand partnership that already includes global e-commerce, licensed merchandise, memorabilia and trading cards. Under the pact, Fanatics...
View ArticleHow ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Kandi Burruss Is Helping Make ‘A New...
Kandi Burruss is a reality TV star, a music industry veteran, and an entrepreneur — and now, she’s a Broadway producer. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below: A former mainstay of “The Real...
View ArticleDrew Tarver on Working With Kate Hudson in ‘Running Point,’ Why He’s ‘Happy’...
Drew Tarver insists he’s not bothered that “The Other Two” only lasted for three seasons. The Comedy Central/HBO Max sitcom, about millennial siblings Cary (Tarver) and Brooke Dubek (Heléne Yorke)...
View ArticleYouTube’s Biggest Stars Talk Podcasting, Advice for Future Creators and...
In a special live taping of Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast at SXSW, some of YouTube’s most influential creators sat down to discuss the platform’s evolution as it approaches its 20th anniversary this...
View ArticleAmanda Seyfried on Why Her Joni Mitchell Cover Wasn’t a Biopic Audition, and...
Joni Mitchell covers are not for the faint of heart or voice, so Amanda Seyfried’s decision to cover a verse from the singer’s 1971 classic “California” on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” last...
View ArticleHow a Breakout Newcomer and a Tony-Winning Favorite Are Bringing ‘Boop!’ to...
One actress is a newcomer making her Broadway debut after winning raves out of town. The other is a Tony-winning favorite, back on Broadway for the first time in almost a decade. Together, they’re part...
View ArticleHow ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Embraces Its Stage Frights — and...
The creators of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” went into the project with one goal top of mind: They wanted to make theater legitimately scary. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:...
View ArticleWhy New Musicals Are Idina Menzel’s Proudest Accomplishments
Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in a new musical — and for the Tony-winning actor, now starring in “Redwood,” it’s exactly the kind of work she loves most. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast...
View ArticleWhy Bruce Springsteen Finally Let a Film Crew Follow Him Around for ‘Road...
The fact that “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band” even exists goes against everything the Boss used to believe. Up until a few years ago, he admits he was “very superstitious” about...
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