Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75
Varietyby Payton Turkeltaub·10d ago
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75. Haskins’ longtime agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news to Variety.
Todd Rundgren Slams Taylor Swift, Says She ‘Ruined Music’ and Is ‘the Apotheosis of Mediocrity’
Varietyby Payton Turkeltaub·10d ago
Todd Rundgren, the singer-songwriter and producer behind hits like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light,” recently slammed Taylor Swift, calling the pop star “the apotheosis of mediocrity” and...
‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play’ Broadway Review: An Exceptional Portrait of Black Girlhood
Varietyby Aramide Tinubu·10d ago
Late girlhood has a sacredness that can’t be replicated. It’s a particular time in life between innocence and adulting, allowing young women to swing between the two.
‘Hirayasumi’ Anime Unveils Footage, Key Visual and Lead Voice Cast Ahead of NHK Debut
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·10d ago
New footage from the anime adaptation of Shinzo Keigo’s manga “Hirayasumi” has been unveiled, along with a key visual and the principal voice cast, ahead of the series’ January 2027 premiere on...
Former ‘South Park’ Writer Launches Site to Expose Information About Cornell University Sexual Assault Case: ‘There Will Be Accountability’
Varietyby Payton Turkeltaub·10d ago
Following the news that a former Cornell student had accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and none faced legal consequences — former “South Park”...
John Le Carré’s Cold War Spymaster George Smiley Returns in First Look at Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Legacy of Spies’
Varietyby Alex Ritman·10d ago
John Le Carré’s legendary British Cold War spy George Smiley, last seen on screens in the acclaimed film “Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy’ (played by Gary Oldman, coincidentally now starring as another...
Mohammad Rasoulof, O Mipo to Receive Tokyo Film Festival’s Kurosawa Akira Award
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·10d ago
Mohammad Rasoulof, the Iranian filmmaker who secretly left his country in 2024 after being sentenced to eight years in prison, will receive the Kurosawa Akira Award at the 39th Tokyo International...
'All American' Airs Series Finale Tonight: Here's How to Watch The CW Show's Final Episode Online Free
Varietyby Tim Chan·10d ago
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CBS and MTV VMAs Attract a Combined 8.4 Million Viewers, Making it the Most-Watched Since 2015 and Up 51% From Last Year
Varietyby Michael Schneider·10d ago
The Moon Man still has some life. CBS’ and MTV‘s coverage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards averaged a combined 8.43 million viewers on Sunday night, according to Nielsen Live+same day fast...
Miley Cyrus Scores First No. 1 in Over a Decade on Albums Chart, While Ella Langley Extends Record on Singles Chart
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz·10d ago
Miley Cyrus has scored her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in over a decade with her latest, “Bass Persuades.” The singer, who is going mononomously as Miley for this era, bows in the top...
After a Booming Year, Horror Insiders Debate the Genre’s Future at Fantastic Fest: ‘You Can Take Big Swings and You’re Mitigating Your Risk’
Varietyby William Earl·10d ago
2026 was filled with visionary horror films that rocked the box office, like “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” But what does the future of the genre look like?
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Alan Cumming Says ‘I Don’t Fully Understand the Plot’ and Only Acted With Florence Pugh’s Stunt Double
Varietyby Zack Sharf·11d ago
Alan Cumming is starring in “Avengers: Doomsday” but told SiriusXM point blank: “To be honest, I don’t fully understand the plot.” Not that Marvel allowed the returning “X-Men” star to read the...
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., Former Executive VP of CBS Broadcast Group, Dies at 97
Varietyby Mya Copeland·11d ago
James H. Rosenfield, Sr., a former top CBS executive who helped build the network into a cultural powerhouse, died Sept. 26. He was 97.
Paramount and States Defend Antitrust Settlement From Sen. Booker’s Criticisms
Varietyby Gmaddaus·11d ago
Paramount and a coalition of 12 state attorneys general defended their antitrust settlement on Monday from a series of criticisms raised last week by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
Julianne Moore to Receive Icon Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival With ‘The Debut’ Set as Centerpiece Selection
Varietyby Clayton Davis·11d ago
The Savannah College of Art and Design will present Julianne Moore with the Icon Award at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, as it sets her film “The Dead Donkey,” Jesse Eisenberg’s musical comedy...
Bob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’
Varietyby Todd Spangler·11d ago
When Bob Chapek assumed the helm of the Disney empire in February 2020 as Bob Iger’s personally picked successor, it felt like the well-earned pinnacle of decades of hard work at the Magic Kingdom.
Disney and Columbia Sportswear Expand Partnership With Mickey Mouse ‘Outdoor Club Collection’: Shop the Full Lineup Here
Varietyby Atingley4·11d ago
Mickey Mouse is heading to the trail in a new collection from Columbia Sportswear. Disney has teamed up with the outerwear company for “Mickey’s Outdoor Club” collection, a lineup of fleece...
The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More
Varietyby Anna Tingley·11d ago
The memoir has become a new rite of passage for Hollywood stars, who have turned to the medium as a way to tell their stories in their own words, often for the first time ever.
‘Reacher’ Renewed for Season 6 Ahead of Season 5 Premiere
Varietyby Joseph Otterson·11d ago
“Reacher” continues its win streak at Amazon, with Prime Video renewing the action series for a sixth season while Season 5 is still in production.
Matt Groening on the Future of ‘Futurama’ as the Series Gets Another Finale: ‘We Will Rise Again’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Michael Schneider·11d ago
“Futurama” is over. Long live “Futurama!” As the long-running animated series wraps its Season 14 Monday on Hulu, there are no further plans at the moment for it to return as a regular series.
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