AMC Theatres Sets Thanksgiving Weekend Limited Release for Luis Fonsi Romantic Comedy ‘Say a Little Prayer’

The Luis Fonsi indie romcom “Say A Little Prayer” has set a distribution deal with AMC Theatres that calls for the movie to be released in 100 theaters in large U.S. markets during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. AMC, the nation’s largest exhibitor, inked the deal directly with “Say A Little Prayer” producer New Cadence Productions. […]...

Steve-O Canceled Plan to Get Breast Implants for a Comedy Prank After Talking to a Transgender Person He Met on Surgery Day: ‘It’s Not All Fun and Games’

“Jackass” alum Steve-O revealed in a new interview with Consequence that he scrapped a plan to temporarily get breast implants for hidden camera sketches that he was planning to film for his upcoming live tour, “The Super Dummy Tour.” The idea was for Steve-O to make himself look like a woman and then trick groups […]...

‘Friends’ Boss Marta Kauffman on Helping Raise $500,000 for Kamala Harris and Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Brave’ Move to Slam JD Vance: ‘It Wasn’t Easy for Her’

Marta Kauffman didn’t think twice about signing on as a co-host for Cooking for Kamala, a fundraiser for the vice president featuring an “intimate dinner” designed by celebrity chef Nancy Silverton. The evening, set for Sept. 14 in Los Angeles, includes an appearance by Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. “Nancy is my neighbor and I […]...

The War on Drugs Talks ‘Live Drugs Again’ and Playing on Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: ‘It’s Arguably the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Done’

Like many of the band’s progenitors, from Bruce Springsteen to Bob Dylan to Tom Petty, you haven’t truly experienced the War on Drugs until you’ve seen them in the flesh. That’s what makes “Live Drugs Again,” the second live album from the Adam Granduciel-led project, such a gift. With live recordings of newer songs like […]...

James McAvoy Says He Signed on for ‘Split’ at the ‘Last Minute’ After Joaquin Phoenix Pulled Out: ‘I Think He Ditched It Two Weeks Before Shooting’

James McAvoy appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to promote his villainous turn in the new horror movie “Speak No Evil,” but his revelation about M. Night Shyamalan’s “Split” has garnered attention on social media. McAvoy said he only had about two weeks to prepare for his various roles in the thriller because he […]...

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 3 Casts Ty Doran and Noah Lamanna as Production Wraps

Ty Doran (“Manifest”) and Noah Lamanna (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”) have joined the cast of Netflix’s original dramedy series “Ginny & Georgia,” which has just wrapped production on its third season. In Season 3, Doran will play Wolfe, a laid-back student in Ginny’s (Antonia Gentry) poetry class who is not particularly interested in academics. […]...

Music Industry Moves: Megan Thee Stallion to Be Honored at the Golden Heart Awards

Megan Thee Stallion‘s philanthropic efforts will be honored at a benefit event on Oct. 21 in New York City for the hunger-fighting charity God’s Love We Deliver. The Golden Heart Awards will recognize Megan’s non-profit, the Pete and Thomas Foundation, which helps fund charitable programs in her native Houston. Megan will rcieve the inaugural genLOVE […]...

Variety and TikTok Partner to Host Gaming on TikTok Summit and Culture Catalysts Dinner

Variety and TikTok have partnered to host two industry-leading events, one focused on gaming and one on media and entertainment, this fall. The inaugural “Variety Presents: Gaming on TikTok Leadership Summit” will take place Sept. 18 featuring conversations with executives and creatives on the leading edge of video games, entertainment and content. Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia […]...