When Katherine LaNasa set out to build the voice of Dana Evans, the unflappable charge nurse on HBO Max’s hit medical drama “The Pitt,” she didn’t consult a dialect coach first. She started in the bathtub. The reigning Emmy winner for supporting actress in a drama series immersed herself in prestige television while studying Dana’s […]
Two classic, but recently embattled, CBS programs are nominated: _60 Minutes_ and _The Late Show with Stephen Colbert_.
Jason Bateman is living dangerously. The actor-director enters this Emmy cycle with a problem most performers would envy: two acclaimed limited series, two wildly different roles and a directing-producing resume that keeps expanding even as he approaches the age when peers start thinking about slowing down. “Our tolerance for taking on more actually grows even […]
Ashley Padilla was shopping with her mom at Glendale’s Americana at Brand outdoor mall in September 2024 when the news was announced: She had just been added to “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player. Padilla had just collaborated with her old boss, Diane Keaton, on a new book, “Fashion First,” and was purchasing copies […]
Singer-songwriter Michael Stipe has known Elton John for more than 35 years. In all that time, he had never once given Stipe’s personal phone number to anyone, especially a musician. Then he decided to break the rules. “He gave my number to Andrew Watt, who texted me and said, ‘I have an idea,’” Stipe recalls. […]
With Travis Kelce and her parents there for support, Swift was inducted into the prestigious organization's Class of 2026.
Guests included movie stars, federal politicians and, of course, giants of the music community as six acts were inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame.
Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race for his work in the Apple TV drama “The Morning Show,” Variety has confirmed. Due to a clerical error by the studio, Hamm was submitted in the guest actor in a drama series category for his performance as Paul Marks in the show’s […]
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 11, 2026, which means nominations-round voting begins TODAY; it’s then 11 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 27 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead, it’s 95 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC. It all comes down to this! You’ve seen the shows…
The artists behind the mesmerizing thriller talk embedding clues in every mother's worst nightmare.
Haley Lu Richardson rejects the favorite scene hierarchy, but loves every part of her character, Twila Hasbeck — including the bits that didn't make it into "Ponies."
With Emmy nominations voting officially underway, the Television Academy’s ballots are offering insight into which performances could break through when nominations are unveiled on July 8. Of the 20 stars who hosted “Saturday Night Live” during its 51st season, NBC put only 11 forward for guest comedy acting consideration — a pointed pullback from a […]
Since the dawn of storytelling, horror has been othered and compared to more refined genres. Luckily, in the last 20 years, the spooky stories have finally earned a little love at the Emmys, even if it’s in fits and spurts. Sometimes, it will become the darling of the season, which leads to “The Last of […]
In January, the trailblazing executive received a trustees award from the Recording Academy.
Walter Afanasieff, Graham Lyle & Terry Britten and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart also tell the tales behind their Hot 100 smashes.
The upcoming film awards season has its first official entry. Variety has learned exclusively that Paris Barclay’s documentary “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” is the first film uploaded to the Academy Screening Room. On the members-only platform, Oscar voters can stream movies for awards consideration for the 99th Academy Awards. The upload […]
SF/F awards season is upon us
The EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) in IEEE program, administered by IEEE Educational Activities, has launched the Excellent EPICS in IEEE Contributor Awards. The recognitions honor the program’s outstanding students and faculty volunteers in Excellent Team Leader and Excellent Faculty Advisor categories.
The awards recognize individuals whose leadership, mentorship, and…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Oscars to veteran actress Glenn Close, legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney’s first Black animator Floyd Norman, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, longtime champions of independent film, will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, following a vote by its Board of […]
The Academy announced that this year's Governors Awards will see Close, Scott, and Norman receiving Academy Honorary Awards, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
"Hacks" co-creators Jen Statsky and Lucia Aniello join stars Hannah Einbinder and Robby Hoffman, as well as production designer Rob Tokarz, to reflect on comedy as craft — and coping mechanism.
Speaking at an FYC event for "The Daily Show" with his fellow hosts, Stewart reacted to the President's contentious appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday. "I haven't been to a Finals game with the Knicks in 53 years, and he fucking ruined it."
Rubén Blades accepts the Icon Artist Award from Leila Cobo at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
Zena White accepts the Executive of the Year Award from Femi Koleoso at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
Richard Gottehrer accepts the Lifetime Award from Brad Navin at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
RAYE accepts the Indie Spirit Award from Jason Lipshutz at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2026.
The ceremony will not be held in London for a second consecutive year.
The Future Worlds Prize for Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers of Colour has announced its eight-title shortlist for short fiction:__
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Josh Groban hosted the annual celebration of high school musical theater talent the last two years.
Tom Hiddleston explains to IndieWire why rogue MI6 spy Jonathan Pine is the most challenging character he's ever played. Writer David Farr and producer Stephen Garrett love that.