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• CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Form Korea-Japan Drama Venture StudioMonowa

  CJ ENM, TBS and U-Next Holdings have established StudioMonowa, a joint venture combining K-drama production with Japanese IP and streaming.

• Meryl Streep Sides With Jimmy Kimmel as Donald Trump Urges for His Firing

  Meryl Streep let Jimmy Kimmel know she was on his side amid his latest drama with President Donald Trump.

• Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back at Trump for Calling for His Firing Again

  Jimmy Kimmel accused Trump of calling for his firing to ‘distract us from the Trump-Epstein files’ on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

• Netflix Prevails in 'Tiger King' Copyright Case

  Netflix won a reversal in a closely watched case about the 'fair use' of footage in the 'Tiger King' docuseries.

• Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen Granted Mutual Protective Orders

  A Utah judge has granted mutual protective orders to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.

• Trump-Backed Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited Film and TV Incentive

  Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production.

• Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on 'Bring Your Love'

  Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for the single 'Bring Your Love,' set to be included on the former's new album 'Confessions II.'

• Inside Michael Jackson's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein: Photos and Testimony

  All the evidence connecting Michael Jackson to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, from photos and accusers' testimony to his little black book.

• Succession's Jesse Armstrong to Speak at Banff World Media Festival

  'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong will give a keynote at the Banff World Media Festival, held June 14 to 17 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

• Adam Scott: Parks and Recreation in the Trump Era Would Be Different

  'Hokem' star Adam Scott spoke with Variety about his new movie and how "Parks and Recretation" might fare under a Trump presidency.

• 'Kpop Demon Hunters' Singers Take Bow at Billboard Women in Music Awards

  The Billboard Women in Music event featured speeches and performances from the 'Golden' singers plus Ella Langley, Teyana Taylor, Laufey and others.

• Ian Somerhalder Went Into Debt After Vampire Diaries, Acting Retirement

  Ian Somerhalder says he had to sell houses, cars and more to get out of eight-figures worth of debt following his run on 'The Vampire Diaries.'

• Happy Anniversary, TV! Revisiting its Launch at 1939 NY World's Fair

  On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, we revisit RCA and NBC's formal launch of television in the U.S. on this day at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

• Roku Q1 2026 Earnings: Sales Up 22%, Breaks Out Ad and Subscriptions Results

  Roku beat Wall Street earnings forecasts for Q1 2026 and raised its full-year profit guidance as the company continues its upward rise on the streaming-video tide.

• Thriller Series 'Second Lady' in Development at Amazon

  Amazon Prime Video has landed the political thriller series "The Second Lady" for development, Variety has learned from sources.

• 'Off-Campus' Adds Phillipa Soo and India Fowler as Grace to Cast

  Prime Video's "Off Campus" has added Phillipa Soo and India Fowler as Grace Ivers to the cast of Season 2.

• Flat Earth TV Series Set at Vice Studios From Anika Jade Levy

  A TV series adaptation of Anika Jade Levy's critically acclaimed debut novel, "Flat Earth," is in the works at Vice Studios with Levy as co-creator.

• Clue Awards 2026 Nominations; Jeffrey Epstein Survivors to Be Honored

  CrimeCon's Clue Awards announce 2026 nominees; Jeffrey Epstein survivors will be honored and ex-'Dateline' reporter Chris Hansen has been named host.

• Starz Orders Black Rodeo Drama Series Set in Southeast Texas

  Starz has ordered a family drama series set in the world of Black rodeo in Southeast Texas.

• 'Scrubs' Revival Renewed at ABC, 'Shifting Gears' Renewed for Season 3

  ABC has renewed both its revival of "Scrubs" and the multi-cam comedy "Shifting Gears," Variety has learned.

• American High's 'Minimum Wage' Lands Netflix Series Order (EXCLUSIVE)

  American High is partnering with Netflix to bring their viral short-form series "Minimum Wage" to the streamer.

• FCC Chairman Responds With Parks and Recs Meme to Critic Calling Him a 'Whole Bitch'

  FCC Chairman Brendan Carr trolled a commenter who took aim at him in the wake of the agency's move to force Disney's ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on an accelerated schedule.

• FCC Chairman Responds With Parks and Recs Meme to Critic Calling Him a 'Whole Bitch'

  FCC Chairman Brendan Carr trolled a commenter who took aim at him in the wake of the agency's move to force Disney's ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on an accelerated schedule.

• NBC, TV Academy Tap Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce Emmys

  Jesse Collins Entertainment has been tapped by NBC and the TV Academy to produce the 78th Emmys on Sept. 14 — its fourth consecutive year.

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