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Since Donald Trump’s second term as president began, the grand total of major bipartisan legislative breakthroughs has been zero. That is, until this week, when the Republican-led House easily passed a landmark housing bill on a 358-32 vote. The move followed a similarly lopsided 85-5 vote in the GOP-led Senate, sending the bill to the … Read more
“Dutton Ranch” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+. The “Yellowstone” spinoff starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip has been a hit for the streamer, marking the biggest original series launch in Paramount+ history and topping the Nielsen streaming charts in its debut week. The show, which also serves as … Read more
“King of the Hill” Season 15 will see Bobby and Connie take their relationship to the next level. In the trailer released as part of the show’s panel at the Annecy Animation Festival, the pair explore romance as adults, much to their parents chagrin. The trailer also shows Hank and Peggy trying to make the … Read more
A flower bouquet? Is there anything you can’t build out of Lego? This romantic set could be perfect for date night. It’s a 756-piece puzzle that takes some real skill to put together. Best Prime Day Toy Deals This screen-free play stage and speaker for kids is great fun. Slot a wooden cartridge in the … Read more
There’s a telling scene in Regime Change, the devastating new chronicle from New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about the first year of the second Trump administration. Elon Musk, erstwhile DOGE leader, had just split with the president over the Big Beautiful Bill, ranting on social media that the signature piece of … Read more
Netflix‘s ambitious drama “La Bola Negra” will play in theaters for four weeks before landing on the streaming platform. The film is set to debut in theaters on Nov. 6 before hitting on Netflix on Dec. 4. With this fall release date, Netflix is positioning the film as an awards contender. The streamer nabbed “La … Read more
With a track record that includes David Bowie, Madonna, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and many others, Nile Rodgers, co-founder and leader of Chic, is one of the greatest producers and guitarists of the last 50 years, and a legendary songwriter as well — he’s not only a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he’s … Read more
Amid the blazing soleil of the French Riviera, senior marketing and advertising executives from major brands — including Netflix, Unilever, Lego and Electronic Arts — joined Variety in the C-Suite in collaboration with Canva at Cannes Lions to discuss industry trends and how they’re evolving their strategies to reach consumers across the globe. Day 1 … Read more
The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” are headed to the stage. Paramount Products & Experiences and Maximum Entertainment are partnering to create “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live on Stage!,” a new live theatrical event launching in the fall of 2027 in celebration of the original animated series’ 40th anniversary. The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, … Read more
Hard drives, RAM, and SD cards have skyrocketed in price over the last six months as memory-hungry AI data centers consume even more silicon wafers in pursuit of a workable business model. As with most rug pulls, consumers like you and I are left holding the bag (in more ways than one), which so far … Read more