Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre filed three defamation lawsuits Thursday against state auditor Shad White as well as sports commentators Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher on Contract Talks, the Case Against Alec Baldwin and Her Views on COVID Vaccines
Last summer, Fran Drescher paid a visit to a key state lawmaker to push for legislation that would give TV actors more freedom to take jobs in between seasons. The issue had been a thorn in the side of SAG-AFTRA, the performers’ union, for at least a decade. The Motion Picture Association had lined up…
The Best Game Day Eats to Order This Super Bowl Sunday
Whichever team you’re rooting for during the Big Game this year, good food is a must to get into the spirit. Aside from all the action on the screen, the best part of Super Bowl Sunday is the opportunity to indulge in some of your favorite foods, guilt-free. From buffalo wings and nacho plates from…
This Canada Goose x NBA Collab Fuses Luxury and Function
Canada Goose has teamed up with streetwear brand Union LA to release its third consecutive collection in celebration of NBA All-Star Weekend, kicking off Feb. 19. The limited edition collection, available to shop on Canada Goose’s website starting today, is made up of five chic outerwear pieces designed by Union LA’s Chris Gibbs, who brings…
Halyna Hutchins‘ Parents and Sister Sue Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ Producers
The Ukrainian parents and sister of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Alec Baldwin and the producers of “Rust” in connection with her death in October 2021. Attorney Gloria Allred announced the lawsuit at a press conference at her office on Thursday morning. Baldwin is also facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter…
‘Puppy Bowl’ Ruff-eree Dan Schachner Teases ‘Bigger and Better’ Ruff vs. Fluff Face-Off
Dan Schachner has had the cutest gig in showbusiness for 12 years. As the ruff-eree of Animal Planet’s annual “Puppy Bowl,” he’s tasked with running the show as hundreds of doggy players compete for the coveted Lombarky Trophy. When Team Ruff and Team Fluff take the field, he’s there for all the touchdowns, field goals…
‘Banshees of Inisherin’: Could It Win Best Picture — or Nothing at All?
What do “The Broadway Melody” (1929), “Grand Hotel” (1932) and “Mutiny on the Bounty” (1935) all have in common? In Oscar history, they are the only films to have won the Academy’s most coveted award — and nothing else. Could Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” join that select group this year, despite being the…
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Kerri Colby on How to Protect the Drag Community From GOP Hate: ‘Demand, Distribute and Vote’
Kerri Colby is a model, activist and online and TV personality who most recently appeared on Season 14 of the Emmy Award-winning series “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Throughout the month of February, Variety will publish essays from prominent Black artists, artisans and entertainment figures celebrating the impact of Black entertainment and entertainers on the world at…
The CW Names Tom Martin Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel
Tom Martin has been named head of business affairs and general counsel for the CW. He joins the currently restructuring network after most recently serving as head of business affairs for MasterClass. There, he negotiated deals to set up classes taught by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Bob Iger, Aaron Sorkin, Steph Curry and Serena…