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Variety, 12 Aug 2026

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Variety is published weekly by Penske Media Corporation and is a leading voice in entertainment trade journalism. Launched in New York City in 1905, it delivers authoritative coverage of film, television, music, theatre and emerging media platforms with a global reach. Each issue includes breaking news and in-depth reporting as well as reliable box-office analysis and production charts. The magazine’s expert commentary and insights help industry professionals and enthusiasts understand all the behind-the-scenes aspects of show business. Special editions include its renowned annual Hitmakers list and several others aligned with major festivals and award seasons. Variety’s legacy includes introducing industry-specific terminology like ‘disc jockey’ and ‘cliffhanger’ into the public lexicon. With its international perspective and roots in the US entertainment capital, it connects audiences to the forces shaping culture worldwide. Available on PressReader, Variety magazine offers readers the insider access, expert context and bold storytelling that define the modern entertainment industry.

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Jeff Probst in “Sur­vivor; “Spider-man: Brand New Day”; Cher Álvarez in “Paranor­mal Activ­ity”; Phoebe Bridgers; Orel Her­shiser ➔ Act­ing is trans­form­a­tion. But over six sea­sons of “The Amer­ic­ans,” few series leads had to rein­vent them­selves...

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ArticleAWARDS CIRCUIT Break­ing Bar­ri­ers Salli Richard­son-whit­field logs more Emmy firsts for “The Gil­ded Age” and “Task.” Plus: “Beef”cre­ator Lee Sung Jin talks about chal­lenges, and Car­los Manuel Vesga delves into secrets of “Pluribus.”

AWARDS CIRCUIT Break­ing Bar­ri­ers Salli Richard­son-whit­field logs more Emmy firsts for “The Gil­ded Age” and “Task.” Plus: “Beef”cre­ator Lee Sung Jin talks about chal­lenges, and Car­los Manuel Vesga delves into secrets of “Pluribus.”

ArticleFOCUS Stand­ing Ova­tions Orel Her­shiser and Angélique Kidjo receive stars on the Hol­ly­wood Walk of Fame. Plus: Film­land hon­ors Mat­thew Mcconaughey, and Ryan Murphy gets an award from Vari­ety.

FOCUS Stand­ing Ova­tions Orel Her­shiser and Angélique Kidjo receive stars on the Hol­ly­wood Walk of Fame. Plus: Film­land hon­ors Mat­thew Mcconaughey, and Ryan Murphy gets an award from Vari­ety.