Timothée Chalamet, who was a courtside staple at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals, told SportsCenter that he would “way rather” have a New York Knicks championship than an Oscar. “Way rather this than the Oscars! Come on, baby!” Chalamet said courtside at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday night, moments after the Knicks … Read more
Iran and the United States Sunday reached a deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, marking a major breakthrough after months of conflict and on-again, off-again negotiations. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, … Read more
President Donald Trump is celebrating his milestone 80th birthday on Sunday with a spectacle of men cage fighting on the White House South Lawn. “UFC Freedom 250,” a series of invite-only mixed martial art fighting competitions that are part of the Trump administration’s year-long ‘America250’ celebrations, brought lots of fanfare, and plenty of controversy. The … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision to re-win the UFC Middleweight Championship belt during UFC 328 in May, the promotion company travels from New Jersey to Washington DC for UFC … Read more
Alessandro Nivola is somewhere on the New Jersey Turnpike, holding his phone vertically. He is heading from New Jersey to New York for the 2026 Gotham TV Awards, where his “Love Story: John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette” co-star Sarah Pidgeon is nominated, and the 25 minutes he has carved out for this conversation are … Read more
The last place I expected to hear people talking about the Knicks was the Tony Awards. Yet there I was, interviewing Daniel Radcliffe on the red carpet and asking him about the energy in New York. Radcliffe, of course, knew I was talking about the Knicks’ playoff run (though maybe I shouldn’t say of course: … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel wished President Donald Trump a happy birthday over Instagram on Sunday, posting a birthday card that resembled a note Trump allegedly addressed to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he turned 50. “Happy 80th Donald!” The card reads. “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday and may every day be another wonderful … Read more
According to “FBI” star Zeeko Zaki, it’s no longer shocking that an Arab-American Muslim is the lead in a TV show. “Which was the goal, of course. But then, at the same time, I’m still the only one,” he told journalists at Monte-Carlo Television Festival. “There’s still a bigger fight for representation on TV. And there’s … Read more
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, was hospitalized on Sunday, according to his spokesperson, who provided no details on the former Senate majority leader’s condition. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” the senator’s spokesman David Popp wrote in a statement. He did not say why his boss was taken … Read more
Banu Sıvacı’s “Hear the Yellow” has swept the main awards at this year’s Taormina Film Festival. The drama, which started its festival journey in Berlin back in February, was elected Best Film and Best Script at the Sicilian event, with its leads Süleyman Kadim Kabaali and Selva Erdener winning Best Actor and Best Actress respectively. … Read more