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Kate Hudson to Receive Icon Honor at Palm Springs International Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Kate Hudson will be honored with this year’s Icon Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, taking place on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Palm Springs...

Stars and Filmmakers of ‘F1,’ ‘Hedda,’ ‘Nuremberg’ and More Unpack the Power of Collaboration at Variety’s For the Love of the Craft

While working on “The Alabama Solution,” directors and producers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman began their research by observing inmates in Alabama’s prison system. “We miraculously got access to an Alabama...

Phil Upchurch, Guitarist and Composer for Michael Jackson and Curtis Mayfield, Dies at 84

Phil Upchurch, a guitarist who played with Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson, died on Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 84.   During his career, Upchurch recorded nearly 30...

2025 Faith & Media Impact Report Celebrates Artists and Execs Who Use Content to Probe Complex Issues   

Variety’s second Faith & Media Impact Report recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum, artists and executives creating value-driven fare, offering...

‘Red Dead Redemption’ Mobile Game Launches on Netflix (Gaming News Roundup)

The first-ever mobile version of Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption” launched Tuesday on Netflix. Per the streamer’s announcement revealing the game’s mobile debut, “In 2010, the legendary developers of The Grand...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Say Goodbye to ‘Wicked’ Characters With Emotional Tributes: ‘I Will Love You Always’

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo penned their last goodbyes to the Land of Oz on Friday, following the release of “Wicked: For Good” in theaters over the weekend. Both actresses posted...

Dekanalog Acquires Silver Bear Winner ‘The Blue Trail’ for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)

New York-based distributor Dekanalog has acquired Gabriel Mascaro’s “The Blue Trail,” which will headline the distributor’s spring 2026 theatrical slate. The Brazilian sci-fi drama follows 77-year-old Tereza, who receives...

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