Dolly Parton: Her Life and Career in Photos
Varietyby Pat Saperstein·25 Aug 2026
Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, died Tuesday in Nashville at 80. Look back at her seven-decade career at the pinnacle of music stardom that also included iconic movie roles in “9 to 5,”...
Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Varietyby William Earl·25 Aug 2026
Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, whose glittering country music stardom was matched by her pop fame and popular parallel careers in film and TV, died on Aug. 25. She was 80 years old.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reveals Season 6 Release Date, First Look at New London Setting (TV News Roundup)
Varietyby Mya Copeland·25 Aug 2026
“Only Murders in the Building” has set a release date for Season 6 on Hulu, but the crime-solving trio will not be in the building.
‘Variety Confidential’ Podcast Releases Special Episode Diving Into the Business of True Crime Storytelling
Varietyby Matthew Minton·25 Aug 2026
As the true crime content space continues to grow, both in documentary and audio formats, top producers, filmmakers and network executives behind shows like “Quiet on Set,” “The Fall of Diddy” and...
Can Rob Bonta Make His Case Against Paramount Without the Three Largest Theater Chains?
Varietyby Gmaddaus·25 Aug 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has been on a roll. Arguing that the Paramount-Warner Bros.
From ‘Donnie Darko’ to ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Zombies,’ How Range Literary Publishing Is Facilitating the Relationship Between Hollywood and the Book Biz
Varietyby Jennifer Maas·25 Aug 2026
Over its first year in business, Range Media Partners’ boutique publishing firm Range Literary Publishing has been quietly working with talent to build out its debut slate.
Woody Allen’s New Madrid-Set Movie Comes With Millions in Public Funding — and a Few Strings Attached
Varietyby Elskes·25 Aug 2026
Over the past two decades, Woody Allen has delivered a string of cinematic love letters to Europe — from Barcelona to Rome to Paris — some of them carrying the glossy allure of tourist postcards.
‘Donnie Darko’ Sequel Book to Release This Year From Filmmaker Richard Kelly; Cover and Teaser Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Jennifer Maas·25 Aug 2026
It’s a very, very mad world: A book sequel to the 2001 cult classic film “Donnie Darko” will be releasing later this year from filmmaker Richard Kelly and Range Literary Publishing.
‘Robocop’ TV Series Casts Dan Stevens in Lead Role
Varietyby Joseph Otterson·25 Aug 2026
Dan Stevens is set for the title role in the “Robocop” TV series at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed. The show was originally announced in July at the streamer.
Andrew Garfield Opens Up About Playing Sam Altman in ‘Artificial,’ Says OpenAI Is Doing ‘Damage to the Soul of Humanity’
Varietyby Atingley4·25 Aug 2026
Andrew Garfield is opening up about stepping into the shoes of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film “Artificial.” Garfield portrays the tech executive in the drama, which takes...
‘Dunkman’: How Shaquille O’Neal Made Dunk Contests Great Again
Varietyby Marlow Stern·25 Aug 2026
Shaquille O’Neal loves solving problems. The basketball icon and four-time NBA champion, 54, has two master’s degrees, a doctorate, served as a sheriff’s deputy and honorary U.S.
Paramount’s Brit Network 5 Being Sued by Producer Blackbox Multimedia Over Shelved Drama Series
Varietyby Alex Ritman·25 Aug 2026
Paramount‘s U.K. network 5 is being sued by one of its production partners over what the company claims was the “wrongful termination” of an agreement over a crime drama series.
OnlyFans Millionaires: Site Says 5,076 Creators Have Earned More Than $1 Million to Date
Varietyby Todd Spangler·25 Aug 2026
A sizable bunch of top OnlyFans creators have taken home seven-figure checks from the fan-monetization site.
Seth Rogen, Helen Mirren and Cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz Added to TIFF Tribute Awards Honorees
Varietyby Jazztangcay·25 Aug 2026
“Angh” cinematographer Adam Pietkiewicz will receive the TIFF Variety Artisan Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
New York Times Awards Columnist Kyle Buchanan Exits Paper to Launch Podcast Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Marcmalkin·25 Aug 2026
New York Times pop culture writer and awards columnist Kyle Buchanan has left the newspaper after eight years.
Series Entertainment Brings Vibe-Gaming to Life With ‘RUN,’ an AI-Based Platform to Create Games and Shows (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Corbin Bolies·25 Aug 2026
The generative AI boom brought us “vibe coding,” and then eventually “vibe directing.” Now, a new entry: vibe…game development?
Stability AI Raises $76 Million in Funding Round Backed by Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music and Electronic Arts (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Corbin Bolies·25 Aug 2026
Stability AI, the AI startup backed by the likes of James Cameron and Sean Parker, has raised $76 million in a Series B funding round from a roster of investors including some of the entertainment...
Andy Cohen on Looking for Housewives in Nashville and Chicago, Tracy Tutor Joining ‘RHOBH’ and Rosie O’Donnell’s Possible Return to Talk Show Television
Varietyby Marcmalkin·25 Aug 2026
Andy Cohen is having a nice end of the summer. I’m not only chatting with him over Zoom from his beach house in the tony Hamptons enclave of Amagansett (did you see the photos and write-up of the...
‘Our Loves,’ Avi Nesher’s Frontrunner for Israel’s Oscar Entry, Boarded by Gersh and Other Angle Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby K.J. Yossman·25 Aug 2026
Gersh and Other Angle Pictures have boarded Avi Nesher’s feature film “Our Loves” for sales. Gersh will rep U.S. sales with Los Angeles-based global sales agency Other Angle takes international.
Music Industry Moves: Meghan Trainor Signs With UTA; Guitar Center Foundation Names Valeisha Butterfield CEO & Executive Director
Varietyby Jem Aswad·25 Aug 2026
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has signed with United Talent Agency for global representation across live touring, filmed entertainment, digital media, theatre, brand partnerships...
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