Editorial
The Five Performances of 2026 (So Far) That Have Oscar Potential
The Oscar season is certainly not yet among us, but halfway through the year, it is kosher to talk about what performances that have already been seen by the general public could become awards contenders down the line. After all, seven out of the last 12 acting performances to have
House of the Dragon Season 3: Critics Call It a Comeback. Audiences Aren't So Sure.
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered on June 21, opening to a 95% Tomatometer score — within reach of Game of Thrones at its critical peak. The Popcornmeter, though, tells a different story: a 72% audience score, the lowest of the show's three seasons to date. Critics and
Minions & Monsters Rotten Tomatoes Prediction Is Better Than Expected
The much-anticipated animated sequel Minions & Monsters has received a positive Rotten Tomatoes prediction to go alongside its better box office forecast. The Illumination franchise has a mixed track record when it comes to critic scores, with the first six Minions and Despicable Me movies getting a spread of
Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles With $38 Million Debut, ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million
“Supergirl” is struggling to take flight at the box office. The comic book adaptation, a space adventure revolving around Superman’s cousin, debuted to a disappointing $38 million from 3,600 North American theaters and $68 million globally. Heading into the weekend, the Warner Bros. and DC Studios film was
44 Hours to 10M Views, Melon Top 39 Debut: How EVAN Rewrites the Solo Debut Narrative With His First Single?
On June 22, 2026, former ENHYPEN member Lee Heeseung made his official solo debut under the new stage name EVAN with his first digital single, Ride or Die. The music video for the title track surpassed 10 million YouTube views in approximately 44 hours, while simultaneously debuting at No.39
Global Chokepoint - Ukraine Peace Deal Odds: The Market May Be Misreading the Word "Deal"
Polymarket gives a Ukraine-Russia peace deal before 2027 only a 28% chance, but the market rules leave room for a ceasefire or roadmap. Is this enough for a repricing?
Final Emmy Predictions: ‘Pluribus’ and ‘The Pitt’ Expected to Lead Nominations as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Surges and Netflix Could Rule the Day
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the
80M Streams, Pitchfork Red Badge, and $185K Bets: How Olivia Rodrigo Reclaimed Girlhood and Rewrote the Pop Formula
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," shattered records on its release day, raking in over 80 million streams. It also earned a stellar 8.3 rating from Pitchfork, alongside their coveted "Best New Music" red badge.
Rules & Mandates - Beyond the Headline Odds: How Colombia’s Election Markets Fit Together
Linked Colombia presidential election markets reveal one implied election path, and a hidden runoff assumption behind the headline odds.
Rules & Mandates - Andy Burnham Is the Favourite. That Does Not Make Him Inevitable
Burnham may be Labour’s strongest replacement, but markets are pricing a coronation before he clears the institutional gates in the parliament.
Redemption or Repeat? Arsenal and PSG Set for Blockbuster 2026 Champions League Final in Budapest
The footballing world has its "Dream Final." After a grueling knockout stage, Arsenal and reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will collide in Budapest on May 30 to decide the kings of Europe. The Gunners’ Path to Glory * Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal secured their spot in the final after
Silicon Bakery - It’s Getting Hotter and Hotter, What’s the Next Wave in Semiconductors?
The semiconductor industry is officially entering its $1 trillion era, fueled by a massive $600 billion hyperscale capex surge projected for 2026. Industry consultants view this as a structural revolution beyond cyclicals. As the market begins to look past GPUs & Hyperscalers, the question remains: what will the next wave
