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Jon Voight on Trump’s Tariff Plan

EXCLUSIVE | In his first interview since working on Trump's tariffs, Voight says Hollywood can't "go down the drain like Detroit."

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“Kill the Messenger” – As the dust settles from the dispute, the Duttons deal with the potential repercussions. John calls in a favor and collects on some old debts. Jamie meets with the governor to do damage control, on YELLOWSTONE, Sunday, Sept. 24 (8:30-10:30 PM ET / 8:00-10:00 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton Photo: Emerson Miller for Paramount

‘Yellowstone’ Gets Spinoff

Luke Grimes will return to star as Kayce, the youngest of the Dutton siblings and a former Navy SEAL.

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6 Burning Emmy Questions Ahead of Submissions Deadline: From 'The Studio' Guest Star Count to 'The Last of Us' Category Moves

It’s that time of year again, where people want some statues. The final Emmy submissions are due Thursday, May 8, at 10 p.m. PT, and if you listen closely, you can…

By Clayton Davis

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Bravo Orders 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' New 'Ladies of London' and 'Shahs' Reboot

Bravo — the only NBCUniversal cable network the company isn’t spinning off into Versant because of its unique success — has ordered a number of new shows, a few of which…

By Kate Aurthur

‘Parks and Recreation’ Alums Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Reunite for Peacock Comedy Series ‘Dig’

Amy Poehler and Mike Schur are teaming up once again for a comedy series at Peacock, Variety has learned. The series is currently titled “Dig,” which is based on…

By Joe Otterson

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 23: Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos speaks during the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025 at Conrad Washington on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Summit, held from April 23-25, gathers CEOs, government officials, financial leaders, and more for conversations on the state of the global economy. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Says He Loves Movies. Do You Believe Him?

The Neflix co-CEO has called the movie-theater experience "outmoded." That's an inaccurate assessment; but might it actually be his wish?

By Owen Gleiberman

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