Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the most acclaimed pop outings of the year when it played in U.S. theaters earlier this year, but there was some doubt about whether the intimate, highly theatrical one-woman show would move to large venues when the British singer booked a largely stadium-focused tour for the
“Plastic Beauty,” Netflix’s upcoming Japanese drama set in the country’s growing cosmetic surgery industry, will premiere on September 17, the streamer announced along with 23 additional cast members joining stars Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka. Yuki Saito, who previously directed “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary,” is directing the series from a script by Junya Ikegami (“The
Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, the Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of a young woman’s desperate attempt to free herself from the dark and violent life that has shaped her. More than an intricate
Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As we approach the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching, and
Tyler Falbo, writer, director and producer known for shaping the sketch group Almost Friday’s viral comedy videos, is directing an R-rated comedy film for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released in theaters on April 9, 2027. While few plot details are available, Variety hear it’s an ensemble comedy about a group
