‘Defiance’ Director Talks Generational Differences, Today’s Politicians & How “Brave People Had To Literally Fight Fascists In The Street”

Michaela Zee Barry Jenkins defended his involvement in “Mufasa: The Lion King” after he was criticized on social media this week for helming the Disney live-action prequel. Jenkins shared the first “Mufasa” trailer on X (formerly Twitter) following its release on Monday, which prompted some fans to criticize the filmmaker, known for the Oscar-winning films “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” for working on such a mainstream project.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Lenny Kravitz loves to wear shades. For the stylish rock-and-roll star, there is seemingly no wrong place or occasion to accessorize an ensemble with a pair of sunglasses — whether he’s in the studio, on a red carpet, rocking out on stage or, yes, even lifting weights at Equinox.

Oral hygiene is an important part of a daily routine and people are recommended to brush their teeth twice a day - but what are the facts around using mouthwash?

Nina Lopes, 42, from south London had her world rocked when she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2021, aged just 36, and told she had just three months to live. While the 42 year old has beaten the odds, she has had to have difficult conversations with her daughter Ilani, 13, including the heartwrenching moment she told her about her terminal diagnosis. Now, she tells us about how she approached these conversations with her small child, and the unbreakable bond she shares with her daughter.

EXCLUSIVE: Charithra Chandran, who broke out playing Edwina Sharma in Netflix’s smash regal series Bridgerton, has spoken out against an entertainment industry mentality that she feels pits people of color against each other.

Some postcodes across the UK have bagged some extra spending money this week.

Lexi Carson The music and lyrics in Broadway’s “Water for Elephants” are expansive and a rich tapestry of American music ranging from folk, to swing, jazz and bluegrass. PigPen, a collective of seven musicians (Alex Falberg, Arya Shahi, Ben Ferguson, Curtis Gillen, Daniel Weschler, Matt Nuernberger and Ryan Melia) is also a theater company, and that uniqueness made them the perfect fit to bring the show’s music to life. The transition to bring the story to a stage first started in 2014 when PigPen Theatre Co., did a workshop with Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” scriptwriter, for a different show.

on a double date at the beach with , which has got to be the most A-list double date in history. At least, that's the word from Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, at a QVC event on April 24.According to Donna, Travis sent her a picture of the foursome from the day, which they spent at Carmel-by-the-Sea, a beach town in California.

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, winning the Palm d’Or and cementing the filmmaker’s career in the process. The Los Angeles-set crime anthology with intertwined stories not only was behind the career revival and rebranding of John Travolta but also helped elevate Samuel L.

Frank Rizzo A musical that captures the sweep of history in all its complexities without sacrifice of character or credibility is no easy feat. But “Suffs,” which tells the story of the final push to achieve the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote in 1920, does just that with a singular vision and a collective collaboration that is smart, inspiring and thoroughly entertaining.

Katie Couric called out her former Today co-anchor, Bryant Gumbel, over his alleged “sexist attitude” about her maternity leave from the NBC morning show.

So, THIS is what happened between Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson?!

UK holidaymakers have been up in arms over a certain travel rule they must follow when visiting Spain.

How well do you know American history, pop culture and more? The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of national trends, history, heritage and cultural icons. This week's quiz tackles everything from "Modern Family" to the modern military.

The life of a Gogglebox star is more demanding than it appears, and the dedicated TV enthusiasts are rewarded for their time spent in front of the screen.

Masters of the Air is the third World War II miniseries from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, following Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Goetzman said Spielberg’s father had been pushing them to do the series about WWII pilots since their first.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “The Talk” is going silent. CBS is ending the long-running daytime chat show, which will get an abbreviated final season (its 15th) this fall, before signing off for good with what it’s calling a “celebratory sendoff” in December.

Wicked director Jon M. Chu opened up about casting Ariana Grande as Glinda and the important skill that she brought to the movies.

What's your key question for the candidates vying to be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?

Pink Floyd fans will have the opportunity to sync up the band’s album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ with the US solar eclipse.Today (April 8), the United States is set to experience a full solar eclipse in which the moon will completely cover the sun for roughly four and a half minutes. The eclipse’s path of totality will cover 15 states which include New York, Maine, Texas, Ohio, Arkansas and more.A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon lines up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sunlight.