Home saunas, which once used to be relegated to the Hollywood elite who shop just as casually on Goop.com as they do Target, has become increasingly more mainstream alongside the popularity of the overarching wellness industry. And for those that can afford it, and have enough space in their room, an at-home sauna is the […]
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‘Suits LA’ and Boss Suit Up for Spin-Off Premiere With a West Coast-Inspired Workwear Collection
The high-power lawyers of the “Suits” universe get a revamp in the long-awaited spinoff series that premieres this weekend, and with it a a whole new West Coast wardrobe. Ahead of “Suits LA,” Boss has partnered with NBC on a brand new workwear collection inspired by the show. The mens and womenswear lineup, which “exudes […]
Chlöe Bailey and Columbia Records Accused of ‘Exploiting’ Songwriter’s Contributions in Lawsuit
Chlöe Bailey is being accused of not paying a songwriter-producer, Melvin Moore, professionally known as “OneInThe4Rest” (“4Rest”), for his contributions across her “Trouble In Paradise” album. In a lawsuit filed Feb. 20, and independently viewed by Variety, Moore accuses Bailey and her labels, Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment, of deceptive business practices including withholding payment […]
‘Cleaner’ Director Martin Campbell on Combating ‘Die Hard’ Comparisons, Looking Back at His Bond Legacy and Turning Down ‘The Mask of Zorro’ Three Times
After directing not one but two pivotal entries in the James Bond franchise, “GoldenEye” and “Casino Royale,” Martin Campbell has accomplished more than enough to earn a permanent place in the action movie firmament. But his sturdy, unshowy virtuosity on everything from “The Mask of Zorro” to two versions of “Edge of Darkness” to “Memory” […]
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s Apple TV+ Comedy Casts Natalie Martinez and Brittany Ishibashi
Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson has added Natalie Martinez and Brittany Ishibashi to the cast. McConaughey and Harrelson, who are close friends in real life, play versions of themselves in the 10-episode series. The official logline describes the series as “a heartfelt odd couple love story revolving around their […]
Rob Corddry Joins AMC’s Silicon Valley-Set Series From ‘Succession’ Writer Jonathan Glatzer
Rob Corddry (“Childrens Hospital,” “Bookie”) is set to join AMC’s Silicon Valley project from “Succession” and “Bad Sisters” writer Jonathan Glatzer, alongside stars Billy Magnussen (“Made for Love”) and Sarah Goldberg (“Barry”). Corddry is a series regular on the show, playing the character Tom Ruffage. The untitled series which is about a tech CEO (played […]
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dies of Natural Causes
Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s mother who kept his legacy alive in the decades following his passing, has died. Wallace was in hospice care at her residence in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, when she died of natural causes on Thursday. The Monroe County Coroner’s Office confirmed her death in a statement to Variety. Born in Jamaica, Wallace […]
Apple’s iPhone 16e Is Available for Pre-Order Now: Here’s Where to Buy and Reserve One Online
The new Apple iPhone 16e is the tech company’s newest smartphone, which is positioned to replace the iPhone SE (third generation) — released in 2022. Now for 2025, Apple emphasizes their new Apple Intelligence (A.I.) performance to help you complete tasks faster with quicker search. Available on Friday, Feb. 28, the new Apple iPhone 16e […]
German Film Law Does Away With Diversity Clause, but Local Producers Remain Optimistic: It’s ‘Part of Our Culture and We’re Not Going to Give It Up’
As Germany shifts to the right, will its movies and TV series become less diverse? After making major strides to promote diversity in film and TV productions in recent years, the German film industry could now be facing a setback in this effort. The country, which is home to the Berlin Film Festival and European […]
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Director Julius Onah Explains Those Cameos, Reveals What the Reshoots Replaced and Defends Harrison Ford: ‘He Was an Utter Professional’
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses multiple plot developments in “Captain America: Brave New World,” currently playing in theaters. When director Julius Onah called Variety on Feb. 13, he was in New York, in transit between promotional events for his Marvel Studios film “Captain America: Brave New World.” The day before, he had a packed day […]