Marc Malkin
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Selena Gomez Talks About the Message of Empathy Behind Her Hit Song, ‘My Mind & Me’
In “My Mind & Me,” the title track of Selena Gomez’s Apple TV+ documentary, she sings, “If somebody sees me like this, then they won’t feel alone now.” The power ballad — Variety‘s Hitmakers Film Song of the Year — is intended to be a message of empathy to anyone who is struggling with mental […] → Read More
Billie Eilish, Kim Kardashian, Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney: Inside the LACMA Art + Film Gala
The 2022 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Saturday night proved once again to be one of the starriest nights of the years in Hollywood. Presented by Gucci, guests at the 11th annual event included Billie Eilish, Simu Liu, Salma Hayek, Jodie Turner-Smith, Andrew Garfield, Sean Penn, Henry Golding, Sydney Sweeney, Olivia Wilde, Paris Hilton, Idris Elba, […] → Read More
Scariest Movies Ever: Charlize Theron, Joseph Quinn, Jonathan Majors and More Stars Reveal Their Picks
It’s the most frightening time of the year. In other words, who doesn’t love celebrating Halloween with a horror movie? Here, Variety asked 17 Hollywood stars — including Charlize Theron, Jonathan Majors, Eddie Redmayne, Joseph Quinn and even Patti LuPone — to recall the scariest film they’ve ever seen. Though the 1990 adaptation of “It” […] → Read More
Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy Tried to Crack a ‘Stranger Things’-‘Deadpool’ Crossover: ‘It’s On the Table’
Popular on Variety Hawkins, Indiana might soon be invaded by the Merc With A Mouth. On the Emmys red carpet on Sept. 12, Variety‘s Marc Malkin spoke with “Stranger Things” executive producer and director Shawn Levy about developing the incoming “Stranger Things” Cinematic Universe. “Yes, we are building out the STCU, and now that I’m […] → Read More
Brett Goldstein Sent His Parents to ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Without Telling Them About His Post-Credits Cameo
Popular on Variety Brett Goldstein opened up about his entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the “Ted Lasso” FYC event in Los Angeles Monday evening. The actor made his franchise debut at the conclusion of Taika Waititi’s “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which hit theaters earlier this month. In a post-credits scene featuring Zeus (Russell […] → Read More
James Corden on What’s Next After ‘The Late Late Show,’ and Telling His Staff Goodbye
James Corden isn’t quite sure what his next move will be after leaving “The Late Late Show” in 2023, but the trained theater actor told Variety senior culture and events editor Marc Malkin on the red carpet of the 2022 Met Gala that he’s not opposed to going back to his roots. When asked if […] → Read More
Stephen Sondheim to Be Saluted at Grammys by Rachel Zegler, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Platt, Leslie Odom Jr. (EXCLUSIVE)
Send in the tears: Stephen Sondheim is due to be remembered in song at the upcoming Grammy Awards by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, sources tell Variety. The performances, which have not yet been officially announced, are said to be part of the show’s traditional In Memoriam segment, rather than […] → Read More
Nicole Kidman Recovering From Torn Hamstring, Misses Oscar Nominees’ Luncheon (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicole Kidman may be a nominated for her fifth Oscar for her work in “Being the Ricardos,” but she wasn’t at the annual nominees luncheon on Monday at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel. Variety can exclusively reveal that Kidman is at home in Nashville under doctors’ orders, recovering from a torn hamstring. She was filming […] → Read More
Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes Eyed to Host Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)
Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are finalizing details to host this year’s Academy Awards, multiple sources told Variety. The three comic forces appear to be the only emcees in the mix for the March awards show, despite several scenarios that telecast creatives have been weighing. Producer Will Packer has been in meetings for weeks […] → Read More
Tales from the Awards Circuit: Highlights of a Return to Live Events
Last year provided many fun opportunities for several of Variety’s editors; here, they pick a few of their favorite moments. → Read More
All the Entertainment Events Canceled or Postponed Due to Omicron Surge
Popular on Variety Just like the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the rising omicron variant has forced a wave of new cancellations and postponements of events heading into 2022. The Slamdance Film Festival is going completely virtual in 2022. The start of the festival will be delayed by a week and now run […] → Read More
All the Entertainment Events Canceled or Postponed Due to Omicron Surge
Just like the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the omicron variant has forced a wave of new cancellations and postponements heading into 2022. → Read More
'The Book of Boba Fett' Red Carpet Postponed Due to COVID Concerns
The red carpet premiere of Disney Plus’ “The Book of Boba Fett” has been postponed due to COVID concerns. “Out of an abundance of caution, we will be postponing the Boba Fett fan event,” the studio said in a statement Wednesday morning. “It will be relocated to the 8th of February in celebration of the […] → Read More
Palm Springs Film Awards Ceremony Canceled Due to COVID Concerns
The Palm Springs Film Fest planned to honor Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart & the Belfast & King Richard casts at an in-person event on Jan. 6. → Read More
Tom Holland Appearances at ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Opening Night Showings Canceled Due to COVID and Security Concerns
Fans hoping that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star Tom Holland would swing into their theater on opening night had no such luck this go-round. The actor and another special surprise guest (for the sake of spoilers, we’re not naming them) planned to pop in and surprise movie-goers at early evening screenings on Friday in Los […] → Read More
Omicron Is Here and Hollywood Is Finally Taking Notice
Seemingly overnight, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is disrupting Hollywood's in-person plans and causing anxiety. → Read More
Inside COS Cocktail Party: Jodie Turner-Smith, Joshua Jackson and More
Jodie Turner-Smith hosted a cocktail party for apparel brand COS, with guests including Joshua Jackson, Soko and more. → Read More
Inside the MPTF Evening Before Party: Billy Porter, Regé-Jean Page, Anya Taylor-Joy and More Celebrate Emmy Nominations
Check out the stars who attended Motion Picture & Television Fund’s 15th annual Evening Before party ahead of the 2021 Emmys. The Sept. 18 event, co-sponsored by Variety parent company Penske Media and Target, was designed as a town square by Silver Birches just outside the CAA offices in Century City. The menu was provided […] → Read More
Thompson Hotel Comes to Hollywood
The Thompson Hotel has opened in Hollywood while fashion line Moncler has opened a flagship boutique in Beverly Hills. → Read More
‘Devil Wears Prada’ Cast Reunion to Benefit Lollipop Theater Network
This week's do-good events include a "Devil Wears Prada" cast reunion, Niles Rodgers' garden disco and Time's Up tees. → Read More