Rob McElhenney on ‘Mythic Quest’ Season 2, the C.W. ‘Backstory’ Episode and the Longevity of ‘It’s Always Sunny’

Jackie McLean is getting candid about her father.

Yazmin Oukhellou went Instagram official with her new man last month, choosing to keep his identity a mystery. But fans are convinced she’s dating Lauren Goodger’s ex-boyfriend Jake McLean as she took to Instagram to share a series of loved-up snaps for his birthday on Wednesday evening.The TOWIE star, 27, kept her boyfriend’s face covered with an emoji, but a shared a snap on Instagram Stories and wrote alongside: “Baby’s birthday eve,” alongside a love heart.

Don McLean‘s daughter Jackie has accused her father of mentally and emotionally abusing her – allegations that he has denied.In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Jackie, who is the frontwoman of indie rock duo Roan Yellowthorn, claims her father was abusive throughout her childhood. In one example, she accuses Don of verbally abusing her after he couldn’t find something in the house.

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Alex Stedman News Editor, Variety.comFrom “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” which pulled in $433 million globally in 2019, to “Sonic the Hedgehog,” which grossed $319.7 million worldwide last year before the pandemic shut down theaters, the message is clear: Gamers and nongamers alike are looking to explore their favorite video game characters and narratives in different mediums.Gaming developers are getting in on the action as well, forming production arms to work with networks and Hollywood

Nick Carter, Lance Bass, AJ McLean and Joey Fatone are making boy band fans' dreams come true. The former members of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC recently got together for a good cause, and talked to ET about possibly making new music together.The foursome recently donated $1 million to The Trevor Project on behalf of Mission Tsuki and hosted Bingo Under the Stars in celebration of Pride month at The Grove in Los Angeles.

Sir Ian McKellen is bringing a unique perspective to a Shakespeare classic.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs retail continues to reopen and consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores, “Rick and Morty” will be waiting for them. The Adult Swim animated series, which returns for Season 5 on June 20, has not only been a ratings juggernaut — it has turned into a merchandising machine.“Rick and Morty” now boasts more than 150 global licensees — spanning fashion, accessories, home, toys and games — that generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

In May, Mythic Quest returned for its second season, building momentum as an awards contender. The Apple TV+ comedy, created by Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, centers on Ian Grimm (McElhenney), the owner and creative director of a successful video game studio, who struggles to keep his hit game of the same name on top in concert with the dysfunctional family that makes up his staff.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe anthology Emmy category only lasted a year, but a variation of “outstanding dramatic program,” which mostly recognized individual episodes of anthologies such as “Hallmark Hall of Fame,” continued until the 1970s.Now, we’re in a new age of anthologies, spurred by filmmakers eager to tell their stories in episodic fashion (yes, I know, I grit my teeth every time another director claims they’re actually making a series of movies, or one 10-hour film,

Sir Ian McKellen thinks death is "certainly coming" for him. The 82-year-old actor doesn't believe in the afterlife but he's curious as to how his life will end as he's aware he's unlikely to have many years left.

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Rob McElhenney is one of the hardest-working guys in TV right now. Not only is he one of the main stars of the history-making FX sitcom, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” which is about to begin production on episodes for Season 15, but he’s also the co-creator, co-writer, director, and star of the Apple TV+ series, “Mythic Quest.” And on top of that, he took the time out of his busy day in the writers room for ‘Sunny’ to join The Playlist Podcast.

Nick Carter and A.J. McLean and *NSYNC's Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are teaming up for a good cause.The pop music icons are hosting a charitable game night,, in celebration of  Pride Month.

Rob McElhenney co-created and stars in Mythic Quest—the Apple TV+ comedy series set in the dysfunctional workplace of a fictional gaming company, playing the visionary, if narcissistic, idea man behind the titular online roleplaying game. When he isn’t making hit shows like MQ or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, McElhenney is busy raising two sons with wife Kaitlin Olson, his Sunny co-star.