The 76ers are ruling Joel Embiid out vs. the Nuggets on Monday night given the density of the recent schedule, sources told ESPN. James Harden, meanwhile, is on track to return.
The Best Quentin Tarantino Characters, From ‘Pulp Fiction’ to ‘Kill Bill’
Quentin Tarantino is one of the most celebrated directors of his generation, but his impact as a screenwriter who perfected punchy, pop-culture obsessed monologues cannot be overstated. To deliver his memorable dialogue, Tarantino has developed countless characters with unique personalities and quirks, often remixing the big screen heroes of his youth. Whether nodding to Stanley…
Leona Lewis Sings Diane Warren-Written Theme Song for Jane Goodall Series on Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)
“One Step Closer,” the theme song for Apple TV+’s upcoming kids and family series “Jane,” is performed by Leona Lewis from music and lyrics written by Diane Warren. The series follows nine-year-old Jane (Ava Louise Murchison), a budding environmentalist who looks up to Dr. Jane Gooddall and is on a quest to save endangered animals…
Tyler, the Creator to Release ‘Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale,’ Drops Video for New Song ‘Dogtooth’
Tyler, the Creator has announced plans to release a slate of shelved songs he made during the sessions for 2021’s “Call Me If You Get Lost.” The project, titled “Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale,” will be released on March 31. The artist took to Twitter to share the news on Monday…
Molly Shannon, Ana De Armas Announced as ‘SNL’ Hosts, Karol G Slated to Make Musical Guest Debut
Molly Shannon will return to Studio 8H to host “SNL” for the second time on April 8, NBC announced on Monday. Shannon stars in “A Good Person,” which is currently in theaters, and the third season of “The Other Two,” premiering May 4 on HBO Max. She’ll be joined by the Jonas Brothers as the…
Disney’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Planning Cannes Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The crack of a bullwhip may soon echo around the Palais. Fifteen years after opening the Cannes Film Festival, the world’s most famous archeologist is expected to return to the Croisette, and follow in the footsteps of 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick” as this edition’s splashy Hollywood blockbuster premiere. The festival has invited Disney’s “Indiana Jones and…
Cannes 2023: Thierry Fremaux on the Festival’s Relationship With Hollywood, Netflix, Oscars and TikTok (EXCLUSIVE)
Can the Cannes Film Festival top itself after a 2022 edition that premiered three picture nominees, “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Triangle of Sadness,” and “Elvis”? Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux certainly hopes so. In his first interview about the upcoming 76th edition, Fremaux tells Variety about his efforts to pull together another milestone edition, talks about his failed attempt to get a woman to preside over this…
‘Rust’: Judge Blocks Appointment of New Prosecutor, Marking Another Setback in Case
A judge on Monday blocked the Santa Fe district attorney from appointing a new prosecutor in the “Rust” case, marking another setback for the prosecution. Mary Carmack-Altwies, the elected D.A., said at a hearing Monday that the office is in “dire straits” due to a manpower shortage, and needs an outside lawyer to help prosecute…
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires Talk New HBO Doc, ‘Running With Our Eyes Closed,’ at Grammy Museum Premiere
While most contemporary music documentaries fall into the realm of self-produced hagiography, no one will be making that charge about “Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed,” a clear-eyes/hearts-full documentary coming from HBO Max documentary that had its world premiere at the Grammy Museum. At a Q&A with Isbell and director Sam Jones following the…
AMC Will Submit Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Lucky Hank’ in Comedy Races at the Emmys (EXCLUSIVE)
Bob Odenkirk could find himself in the rare Emmy air this year. AMC will submit Odenkirk’s new series, “Lucky Hank,” in comedy categories for this year’s Emmy competition, Variety has confirmed. Of course, AMC is also submitting the final episodes of Odenkirk’s “Better Call Saul” in the drama fields. Should Odenkirk be nominated in both…