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The U.S Open Is Near: Here’s How to Buy Affordable Tickets to the Tennis Tournament Online
The U.S. Open is nearly back in Queens, bringing two weeks of celebrity-packed stands and Honey Deuces to Flushing Meadows. The 2026 U.S. Open returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center beginning with Fan Week on Aug. 23, before the main singles draw kicks off Sunday, Aug. 30. The tournament runs through…
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FX’s ‘Love Story’ Cast Celebrates Emmy-Nominated Series at Intimate Tastemaker Dinner and Share How They ‘Brought a Level of Complexity to Their Characters’
It’s hard to imagine, but FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” almost didn’t happen. On Saturday night, an intimate tastemaker dinner held at Chateau Marmont’s Penthouse 64 was hosted by Variety in partnership with FX, and celebrated the show’s seven Emmy nominations. Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay introduced executive producer Nina…
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The Best Home Theater Furniture and Seating to Shop in 2026
When you think of setting up a home theater, certain pieces come to mind: The 4K TV, your speakers, a high-end 4K Blu-ray player and a turntable for when you want to give your eyes a break and listen to music. But about your couch? Or the media console your TV, game consoles and other…
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‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ Director Officially Returns With First Sci-Fi Paranoia Trailer [Exclusive]
Watch the Terrestrial trailer starring Jermaine Fowler in Steve Pink’s new sci-fi comedy about friendship, ambition and otherworldly danger.
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‘SNL’ Star James Austin Johnson Sets Debut Stand-Up Comedy Special (EXCLUSIVE)
James Austin Johnson is going from Studio 8H to the stand-up stage. The “Saturday Night Live” star, who is best known for portraying Donald Trump on the sketch comedy series, will release his debut comedy special “He’ll Yeah” on Aug. 31. The hour will debut exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+, the recently launched streamer from 800…
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ABC Unveils New Twist for Live-Streamed News: Shows That Respond to Viewer Queries, Needs
On a new show from ABC News, anchors Gio Benitez and Ashan Singh help viewers fill rabbit holes before getting stuck in them. During a recent live-stream of “Searched, “a relatively new entry to the schedule of ABC News Live, Benitez, clad in bright white sneakers and a short sleeve shirt, offered followers different angles…
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Peak joins Miami Vice film cast led by Jordan and Butler
Actress Whitney Peak has joined the cast of Universal’s “Miami Vice ’85,” Joseph Kosinski’s big-screen reimagining of the classic 1980s television series, taking on the role of love interest to Ricardo Tubbs. She joins previously announced leads Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler and Alden Ehrenreich in a project that will explore the glamour and corruption…
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Katie Martin Kelley Moving From Warner Bros. to Netflix as VP Communications, Film
Katie Martin Kelley is leaving Warner Bros. to become Netflix’s vice president of communications, film, starting on 8 September. The move brings a veteran comms executive into Netflix’s film division at a time when the streamer is riding high after major awards success and box-office hits, while Warner Bros. loses a key publicist following one…
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Dan Ahdoot Releasing New Stand-Up Special ‘Yes, I Am Falafel Phil’ With Comedy Dynamics
Comedy Dynamics is set to release Yes, I Am Falafel Phil, a new comedy special from Dan Ahdoot, across Prime Video, Apple TV and other platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 18. In the special, Ahdoot takes on post-breakup fitness, foodie culture, dating, family and the absurdity of becoming a minor celebrity to children. As he chases adulthood…
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The “ridiculous” 1978 song Geddy Lee called the most difficult: “Top of my range”
Making the most of every song. The post The “ridiculous” 1978 song Geddy Lee called the most difficult: “Top of my range” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.