Awards season — Oscars, Emmys, BAFTAs, and the campaigns and results defining prestige TV and film.
Bruce Springsteen Apologizes for Refusing to Allow His Song in Bono’s Gap Commercial, Tells U2 Frontman: ‘I Should Have F—ing Done It!’
Bruce Springsteen publicly regretted turning down a lucrative licensing deal during the Tribeca Festival this week. Bono, presenting Springsteen with …
Laverne Cox Says She’s “Lost So Much Money” Since Trump Admin Killed DEI
Laverne Cox is experiencing concrete financial fallout from the Trump administration's aggressive dismantling of DEI initiatives across corporate Amer…
Bruce Springsteen Honored At Tribeca Festival, Rocks Out With Bono, Patti Smith In ‘People Have The Power’
Bruce Springsteen accepted the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival Saturday, using the honor to spotlight police b…
‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Seth MacFarlane on His ‘Ted’ TV Series, When to Expect a ‘Family Guy’ Movie and Why “The Emmys Are So F***ed Up”
Seth MacFarlane took aim at the Emmy Awards during an appearance on Variety's "Awards Chatter" podcast at the Newport Beach TV Fest, calling out the c…
Ariana Grande Launches Brighter Days Ahead Foundation For Arts Education, Youth Mental Health & More
Ariana Grande launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, a nonprofit targeting youth mental health, arts education, and community initiatives. The t…
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Unveil 2026 Winners
Sony celebrated emerging creative talent at the fourth annual Future Filmmaker Awards, honoring five standout directors who represent the next generat…
Taylor Swift Tears Up While Thanking Family During Songwriters Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: ‘You’re the Reason I’m Here Tonight’
Taylor Swift delivered a 21-minute acceptance speech at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York, becoming one of pop music's …
Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Franchise “Can’t Afford Me” Now After Previously Rejecting Him
Steven Spielberg has disclosed that he once pitched himself to helm a James Bond film, only to face rejection from legendary franchise producer Cubby …
Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, and Killer Films Producers to Receive 2026 Honorary Oscars
The Academy has recognized four titans of cinema and television at the 2026 Governors Awards. Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, and animation legend Floyd No…