Variety

Variety is a weekly entertainment magazine in the United States, owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was established in 1905 by Sime Silverman in New York and initially focused on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, it expanded by launching Daily Variety in Los Angeles to specifically cover the film industry. Later, in 1998, it introduced Daily Variety Gotham, which is also based in New York. The website, Variety.com, offers free access to the latest entertainment news, reviews, box office statistics, feature articles, videos, photo galleries, and more. Additionally, it includes a credits database, production charts, and a calendar, with archived material available from as far back as 1905. The final printed edition of the magazine was released on March 19, 2013.

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Rob Lowe on ‘The Floor’ Finale, That ‘9-1-1’ Family Death and Being Mistaken for John Stamos

22 hours ago | variety.com | Jennifer Maas

Rob Lowe is ready to go for Wednesday’s Season 3 finale of his Fox competition series, “The Floor.” Three seasons in and the host is confident he can end this thing with a bang that will have viewers coming back for Season 4, which is already in development at the broadcast network. “The thing that you love the most about ‘The Floor’ is anything can happen,” Lowe told Variety. “Somebody can come out of nowhere. Somebody who’s built a huge area on the floor can go down in an instant.
Addison Rae Announces Release Date for Debut Album 'Addison'

1 day ago | variety.com | Steven J. Horowitz

Addison Rae has announced her debut album “Addison,” releasing on June 6 via Columbia Records. The singer has spent the last year ramping up towards the project, releasing a string of singles including “Diet Pepsi,” “Aquamarine” and “High Fashion.” Last week, she gave yet another taste of the dreamy ’90s-era pop she’s been exploring with “Headphones On,” co-written and produced by Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd.
Jeezy Announces Symphonic Black-Tie Tour to Celebrate ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101’ 20th Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)

1 day ago | variety.com | Steven J. Horowitz

Jeezy is planning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his seminal breakthrough album “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101” with “TM:101 Live,” a black-tie symphonic tour featuring DJ Drama as a special guest. The tour, announced exclusively with Variety, will honor his third studio album and commercial debut with national performances through the summer. It will be produced by Grammy-winner Adam Blackstone and conducted by bassist and composer Derrick Hodge with the Color of Noize Orchestra.
‘The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’ Renewed for Season 7 on Shudder (EXCLUSIVE)

1 day ago | variety.com | Marc Malkin

Shudder has renewed Emmy-nominated “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” for a seventh season. The renewal is part of drag stars Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet’s new multi-project deal with the streaming service.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Renewed for Season 34; Robert Irwin Set as First Celebrity Contestant

1 day ago | variety.com | Emily Longeretta

“Dancing with the Stars” is officially coming back, as ABC has renewed the reality competition series for Season 34. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin is set to compete, following in his sister, Bindi Irwin’s, footsteps. Bindi took home the Mirrorball Trophy in 2015’s Season 21 with her partner, Derek Hough. The son of the late Steve Irwin, Robert made headlines earlier this month with a racy campaign for Australian underwear brand, Bonds.
Netflix Takes Broadway: How ‘Stranger Things’ Play ‘First Shadow’ Is Key to Season 5 Plot and Streamer’s Larger Live Experiences Biz

1 day ago | variety.com | Jennifer Maas

There’s a moment in Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the streamer’s new “Stranger Things” play in which the majority of a conversation between the play’s director and playwright is bleeped out because it includes too many spoilers about the hit TV series’ upcoming fifth and final season.
‘Wheel of Time’ Open-World RPG Video Game in the Works From IP Holder’s New In-House Game Studio (EXCLUSIVE)

1 day ago | variety.com | Jennifer Maas

A video game based on Robert Jordan’s 14-book series “The Wheel of Time” is in the works at iwot Studios’ new games division. Described as a AAA open-world role-playing game (RPG), the “Wheel of Time” video game will be developed wholly in house by the team at the newly launched iwot games, which will be led by Warner Bros. Games vet Craig Alexander. The studio projects a three-year development process for the game, which it expects to launch on PC and consoles.
Jason Segel to Receive Variety’s Inaugural Creative Impact in Television Award at Newport Beach TV Fest

2 days ago | variety.com | Emily Longeretta

Jason Segel will be honored with the inaugural Variety Creative Impact in Television Award at the Newport TV Fest on Sunday, June 8. The award is to recognize individuals who have made indelible contributions to the television industry. Segel will accept the honor for his decades-spanning career as an actor, writer, director, and producer, most recently co-creating “Shrinking” on Apple TV+.
Rock the Bells Festival Returns With Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Redman and Too Short

2 days ago | variety.com | Steven J. Horowitz

Rock the Bells festival is returning with a star-studded lineup for its Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool event. The festival, slated to take place at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on June 28, is set to feature performances from Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. and Rakim, Too Short, Scarface, Fabolous and Lil’ Mo, Plies, Boosie, KRS-One, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Capone-N-Noreaga, Big Daddy Kane, Coast Contra, and State Property featuring Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Peedi Crakk and Chris & Neef.
Dropout Sets Dates for 2025 Improv Tour (EXCLUSIVE)

2 days ago | variety.com | Jennifer Maas

Indie streaming service Dropout has set the dates for its Dropout Improv 2025 tour. This year’s multi-city tour will feature appearances by comedians who regularly appear on the streamer’s shows, including Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney, Jeremy Culhane, Kimia Behpoornia and “some special guests,” per Dropout.