Back in 50,000 BCE and throughout history, men were often the face of the emerging makeup industry. This, as David Yi wrote about in Pretty Boys: Legendary Icons Who Redefined Beauty (and How to Glow Up, Too), included the Babylonians who used to paint their nails to match their hair color before ba
Muni Long On The Grammys, Burnout & Rejecting The Box Of R&B
For most people, the idea of working alone is terrifying. But when I ask Muni Long who she is most excited to collaborate with in the future, she doesn’t miss a beat before answering, “I actually love working with myself.” After spending over 10 years working in the industry as a songwriter for othe
No, Austin Butler Does Not Sound Like Elvis in ‘Dune 2’: ‘His Voice Is Different…His Demeanor Is Terrifying’
Austin Butler’s Elvis voice has taken awards season by storm, but don’t expect Elvis’ deep, sultry drawl to make its way onto Arrakis. “Dune” star Dave Bautista confirmed to USA Today that Butler sounds nothing like himself or Elvis in Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming “Dune: Part Two.” Butler is joining
‘Avatar’ Sequels: Oona Chaplin Plays Fire Na’vi Leader in ‘Avatar 3,’ Big Time Jump Set for ‘Avatar 4’ and Earth Setting in ‘Avatar 5’
As “Avatar: The Way of Water” continues to dominate the worldwide box office (it’s currently the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time with $2.13 billion), the future of James Cameron’s Na’vi franchise is coming into clearer focus. Cameron has already shot “Avatar 3” and parts of “Avatar 4,” and
‘Grubbs’ TV Series Adaptation to Star Wil Wheaton, Jodie Sweetin and More (EXCLUSIVE)
“Stand by Me” star Wil Wheaton and “Full House” alumna Jodie Sweetin are among the slate of voice actors set to star in Keenspot Entertainment’s new animated series “Grubbs,” the company revealed exclusively to Variety. Joining them in the lead are Jerry O’Connell, Jaleel White, Felicia Day, Jason M
‘Night Court’ Revival at NBC Lands Early Season 2 Renewal
With just four episodes out so far, “Night Court” has already been renewed for a second season at NBC.
“Night Court” is a revival of the series of the same name that ran on NBC from 1984 to 1992 and starred Harry Anderson as Harry T. Stone, a young judge assigned to the night shift at a Manhattan a
‘Playland’ Review: A Haunting and Haunted Collage of Queer History Comes to Life
Queer history cannot escape its own evanescence. Neither can queer spaces, really. To judge by the conceit behind Georden West’s fabulous, if oblique, “Playland,” such ephemerality is precisely what makes such a history and such spaces so ripe for memorializing. In this case, West has turned his att
Britney Spears Praises Pamela Anderson: She Taught Me ‘People Should Support You Exactly Where You Are’
Pamela Anderson released a Netflix documentary and her memoir this week, and amid reclaiming her own narrative, she’s found a fan in Britney Spears.
Spears — who has been the subject of a slew of recent documentaries, though she hasn’t been involved with any — is praising Anderson for speaking out.
Oscars Predictions: Best Actress – Andrea Riseborough Rises on Charts Following Academy Decision Not to Rescind Her Nom
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages ar
‘Knock at the Cabin’ Star Ben Aldridge Gets Emotional Recalling Coming Out as Gay: ‘You’re Going to Make Me Cry’
Ben Aldridge came out as gay not even three years ago with a post on Instagram.
“The journey to pride was a long one for me,” he wrote alongside vintage photos of gay rights protests as well as a video of him playfully kissing another man on the cheek. “I love the LGBTQ+ community and am incredibly
‘Never Let Me Go’ Series Not Moving Forward at FX (EXCLUSIVE)
FX is no longer moving forward with its series adaptation of “Never Let Me Go,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The show was originally picked up to series by FX back in October and was meant to air exclusively on Hulu. It had originally been reported as being in development at FX in May 2022. Acc
‘The Locksmith’ Review: Ryan Phillippe Heist Thriller Steals Most of Its Ideas from Other Movies
“The Locksmith” has the right elements for a crime thriller: an ex-con seeking revenge and being chased by a vengeful cop while trying to protect his family. Ryan Phillippe plays the title character, Miller, introduced in the middle of a robbery. Things go wrong and his cohort gets killed. Before we
UPDATE: 4 Additional Suspects Charged In Connection With 2021 Assassination Of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Three Haitian Americans and one Colombian national have been charged in connection to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. According to the New York Times, the men will face trial in the US. And have been accused of “conspiracy to murder the Haitian leader and seize power,” along wi
Proposed Bill Would Offer Inmates Reduced Sentences In Exchange For Organ Donations
Under a controversial proposal in Massachusetts, incarcerated people could be incentivized to donate their organs and bone marrow in exchange for a swifter chance at freedom.
Incarcerated People Would Receive Between 60 & 365 Days Off Their Prison Sentence
The legislation is formally known as Bill
Crystal Renay Gets $1.6 Million One-Time Payout And $12K In Monthly Child Support In Finalized Ne-Yo Divorce
Crystal Renay and Ne-Yo have officially closed the book on their marriage. And she is walking away with over a million dollars, monthly financial support for her and their kids, and thousands in assets.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Ne-Yo is responsible for paying his ex-wife a one-time
Issa Wife! Rita Ora Flaunts Wedding Ring Estimated To Cost Half $1M From Taika Waititi (VIDEO)
Singer Rita Ora is giving the world a look at her stunning emerald and gold wedding ring following her marriage to filmmaker Taika Waititi.
The Singer Appeared On ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’
The 32-year-old recently appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. And revealed her wedding
Amar’e Stoudemire’s Domestic Violence Charges Dropped After Victim Failed To Cooperate With Authorities
The domestic violence charges against Amar’e Stoudemire have been formally dismissed after prosecutors claim the victim refused to cooperate with the investigation, according to TMZ.
As The Shade Room reported last month, the former NBA star was accused of hitting one of his teenage daughters in th
WATCH: Kylie Jenner Shares Never-Before-Seen Moments With Son Aire As She Celebrates His 1st Birthday
Kylie Jenner is celebrating the back-to-back birthdays of her children. And giving the world an exclusive look at her 1-year-old son Aire.
Jenner Took To Instagram on Thursday To Share A Special Birthday Post With Her Son
Jenner took to Instagram Thursday afternoon and shared a touching video show
Zailey Unidad Flores: Missing 21-Year-Old Black Girl In Grave Danger After She Called Her Mom From Tijuana Saying She Was Going To Die
Zailey Unidad Flores: Missing 21-Year-Old Black Girl In Grave Danger After She Called Her Mom From Tijuana Saying She Was Going To Die
A 21-year-old Black woman who has gone missing may be in grave danger after she told her mother other the phone that she was in Tijuana and she going to die,
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Detroit Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize While Taking ‘A Break To Relax’ From A ‘Tough Day’
Jamila McCaskill just wanted a break from her “tough day.” So to relax, she started playing the lottery online and turned that frown upside down when she won $100,000.
According to local outlet Centre Daily Times, McCaskill recently pocketed $71,750 of her Michigan Lottery prize after taxes. She pl
TSR Investigates Updatez: A Mother Is Still Fighting For Justice After The Drowning Of 4-Year-Old Son
TSR Investigates Updatez: A Mother Is Still Fighting For Justice After The Drowning Of 4-Year-Old Son
In July of 2022, Dori Scott experienced the unthinkable after she signed up her 4-year-old son, Israel Scott, for swimming lessons that ultimately lead to his death.
Now nearly seven months later