Antoni Porowski Addresses the ‘Queer Eye’ Drama, Finding LGBTQ+ Community on ‘Best of the World,’ and Why He’s Still ‘Left With More Questions Than Answers’

After starring in the same show for nearly a decade, Antoni Porowski — who says he “gets off” on the unknown — finds himself in a remarkable transition period in his career. In his first post-”Queer Eye” adventure, he traveled the world to Mexico City, London, Paris and New York City as part of his […]...

‘Deli Boys’ Makes Broadway History as the Hulu Comedy Takes A Bite Out of Emmy FYC Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 1, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 21 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 37 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead, it’s 105 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC. Welcome to June! That’s it, nothing else can premiere — […]...

How ‘Drag Race’ Makeup Artist David Petruschin Spends Six Hours Transforming RuPaul With a ‘Complete Reconstruction’

Among the first people to arrive on set at “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are RuPaul and her makeup artist, David Petruschin, better known as “Raven.” During the show’s FYC event, which included a set visit to the location where “Drag Race” films, Petruschin explained what it takes to transform RuPaul. He said, “We spend about six […]...

From Diamond Jewelry to Caviar Sets, Brands Celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday With Luxe, Limited-Edition Collections

As Hollywood gears up for what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday June 1, brands across fashion, beauty and publishing are unveiling a wave of licensed collaborations and immersive experiences celebrating the screen icon’s enduring legacy. The centennial rollout spans from collectible teddy bears and Champagne bottles to cat-eye sunglasses, lingerie capsules and museum exhibitions […]...

Cinespia to Host Fourth of July Fireworks Screenings of ‘Shrek’ and ‘Jurassic Park’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Cinespia, Los Angeles’ longest-running outdoor cinematic experience, has released its July lineup, set to be held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. As part of its landmark 25th anniversary season, Cinespia will host community screenings of “Legally Blonde” at the end of June, a special Fourth of July Firework Spectacular screening of “Shrek,” along with “Jurassic […]...

Anna Kendrick to Direct ‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ After Second Filmmaker Departs Netflix Movie Adaptation

Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” for Netflix. Two other filmmakers, Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland, were previously attached to the project but departed for unknown reasons. Adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling 2017 novel, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” follows a fictional Old Hollywood star who […]...