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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
Twice's Jeongyeon in talks with Byeon Woo-seok's agency
Twice member Jeongyeon is reportedly in talks with Varo Entertainment, the management agency behind breakout actor Byeon Woo-seok and actress Gong Seung-yeon, her older sister, as the K-pop singer prepares for her big-screen debut. According to local media reports Wednesday, Jeongyeon recently held a private meeting
Love Island Fans Were Already Analysts. Now They're Traders.
Love Island USA diehards won't just give you a frontrunner. They'll give you a breakdown: who seemed off at the fire pit, what the latest recoupling exposed, whether the newest bombshell is turning heads or flopping on arrival, and which Islander the internet has vilified, redeemed,
21.1 Million Views, 46 Countries at No.1: Can Teach You a Lesson Hold the Netflix Global Top Spot in Week 3?
Since its premiere on June 5, Netflix's original Korean drama Teach You a Lesson has held the No.1 spot on the Netflix Global Non-English TV chart for two consecutive weeks. According to data from Netflix's official Tudum platform, in its second week (June 8–
We Investigated Polymarket’s Deceptive Marketing Campaign. Here’s What We Found.
Polymarket, banned in the U.S., employs deceptive social media campaigns to attract American users, risking regulatory scrutiny.
The Curious Case of the 2026 World Cup Anthems
The Crossover Market Beyond the fierce match odds, entertainment prop bets surrounding this World Cup are equally blazing, "Who will headline the opening ceremony?" "Will an official track crack the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10?" "What will be the first song performed at the opening
Will Kim Garam's path as an actor be smooth after the school violence controversy?
Chronological Overview of Objective Facts Given the chaotic and mixed narratives surrounding this incident online, the objective facts presented in this article are analyzed and compiled strictly based on two authoritative documents released by Kim Garam’s side, both bearing the official seal or signature of the South Korean School
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.
Emmy Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Updated Standings With One Week of Nominations Voting Remaining
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage offers his latest assessment of 14 categories.
BTS Boss Arrested, Company Stock Collapsing? The Illusion of HYBE's Prosperity
Behind HYBE’s record revenues and BTS's 2026 comeback lies a sharp crisis.
Huntrix is finally going on tour. Who's actually singing?
Netflix announces global 'KPop Demon Hunters' concert tour with AEG Presents at Wednesday's Upfront — but the lineup is still anyone's guess. The Honmoon is about to be sealed at a stadium near you. Netflix has announced a global concert tour for its animated juggernaut
YG gears up for milestone year with Big Bang, Blackpink anniversaries
Agency’s 30th year to feature comeback projects, world tours, next-gen debuts YG Entertainment is preparing for a landmark year, as the agency celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 and flagship groups Big Bang and Blackpink mark their 20th and 10th years, respectively. Although the members of both groups
