For the cover of the December 29, 2025 & January 5, 2026, issue, the artist Lorenzo Mattotti depicted a time-honored way to shake off the old and welcome the New Year. “I love drawing people dancing, ...

From Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's high-profile weddings to the unexpected success of "KPop Demon Hunters", 2025 has been a year ...

In addition to the special, Aguilera recently dropped a corresponding live album featuring recordings of her performances in Paris. The set includes her takes on classics such as “Have Yourself a ...

Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana ...

OTT releases this week (Dec 22–28) include Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2, Naagin 7, Nobody 2, Amadeus, Power Book IV ...

Originally published in Uncut Take 277 [June 2020], Richard and Tim Butler look back on the Psychedelic Furs’ classic albums ...

Plan a festive road trip with Illinois cities known for Christmas light shows, where twinkling displays and family-friendly ...

Taylor Swift prepares to say goodbye to the Eras Tour in a new teaser for the final two episodes of The End of an Era.

Variety's music writers pick 2025's best songs, from Lily Allen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Dijon, Hayley Williams, Taylor Swift and more.

Rock legends and footballers came together today to pay farewell to Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield at his funeral following his death last month aged 63, ...

In his era, John Elway was one of the biggest names in pro football. In the sports documentary “Elway,” streaming Dec. 22 on ...