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Actor-writer Colin Jost offered a humorous take on wife Scarlett Johansson being overtaken by Zoe Saldana as Hollywood's highest-grossing star of all time on a recent SNL episode Actor and writer Colin Jost offered a humorous take on his wife Scarlett Johansson being overtaken by actor Zoe Saldana as Hollywood's highest-grossing star of all time, according to E! News. Addressing the milestone in the recent episode of SNL, Jost reacted with trademark wit as a graphic comparing the box-office earnings of Saldana and Johansson. Read More "Zoe Saldana--who stars in the new Avatar movie--has surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing actress of all time," Jost said, before adding, "Okay, well let's see what happens if you include the box office from Scarlett's husband's movies," as quoted by E! News. Scarlett's earnings, which began at USD 15.4 bi...

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 09:14 IST Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in The Bluff. Priyanka Chopra has opened up about why she needs security. She mentioned that while her life is not in danger, she doesn't like being recorded without her consent. A recent Variety report mentioned that Priyanka went to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards with bodyguards. The actress told the publication why she travels with security. Priyanka Chopra said that while she has no problem with fans approaching her, she doesn't like being recorded without consent. "I am okay with being approached by anyone and taking photos, and they (guards) know that I love people coming to talk to me. They were there to make sure we're not being recorded without consent," she said. "That's my biggest thing with everyone having cellphones. It happens often, especially with my daughter. We're i n the park or having ice cream, and suddenly I'll see it online. My security is for tha...

When stars returned to the red carpet in early January after two bruising strikes to celebrate the success of Oppenheimer and Succession, one existential threat above all was on everyone's mind: Hollywood is shrinking. The era of "peak TV," is over, said 17 entertainment business executives, agents and bankers who spoke with Reuters. From fewer original series and movies to greater scrutiny of budgets and a further squeeze on movie theatre profits, people who call the shots said the television and film industries are adjusting to sober economic realities. "The great contraction is upon us," said one veteran television executive, speaking on condition of anonymity. "I think there will be a significant retrenchment in the quantity of content, and the amount spent on content." The contraction story will figure prominently as Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox report quarterly results this month. It is also the backdrop for media mer...

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 10:16 IST Nolan Sounds Industry Alarm Over Studio Consolidation And Streaming Dominance Hollywood is at a crossroads, and Christopher Nolan is front and center. While the acclaimed filmmaker works on his ambitious adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, he is also navigating his first year as president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), represe nting 20,000 directors and crew members during what he calls a "very worrying time for the industry." In his first interview as DGA president since being elected in September 2025, Nolan addressed a host of challenges facing filmmakers and crew: declining employment, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount, which could reshape streaming and threaten the future of theatrical distribution. "We have very, very significant concerns about how this is all going to happen," Nolan said. "I think it's a very worrying ti...

Sydney Sweeney might be finding herself in hot water again, just as the backlash to her 2025 American Eagle campaign was dying down. This time, Sweeney could be getting in trouble with the law rather than just dealing with public opinion. A trip to the Hollywood sign for promotion of her upcoming lingerie line could spell trouble for Sweeney due to a lack of proper approval, TMZ reported. According to the outlet, the Euphoria star obtained a permit from FilmLA to shoot at the Hollywood sign, but she wasn't allowed to touch or climb it without prior approval from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which owns the sign. But Sweeney did more than just touch the sign; footage obtained by TMZ shows the actress being filmed by her production team as she climbs her way to the top of the Hollywood sign's letters under the darkness of night. Once there, she and her crew hang up a clothesline of bras along the letters, with the actress laughing as she happily surveys her work. Sydn...

LOS ANGELES - Actress Sydney Sweeney could face legal issues after climbing the iconic Hollywood sign and hanging dozens of bras over it.  What we know: The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce could potentially file a police report seeking charges such as trespassing or even vandalism. According to TMZ , Sweeney got a permit from FilmLA to shoot the Hollywood Sign, but she did not have permission to touch or climb the sign. In a statement to various media outlets, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce CEO Steve Nissen said Sweeney did not receive permission from the chamber for the filming effort. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the intellectual property rights to the image of the Hollywood Sign, so that anyone intending to use and/or access the Hollywood Sign for commercial purposes must obtain a license or permission from the Hollywood Chamber to do so," Nissen said, adding that the chamber "did not grant a license or permission of any kind to the production ...

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Zootopia 2 has become Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time. The Walt Disney Animation Studios film — also known as Zootropolis 2 in some countries — has earned US$1.7 billion (S$2.1 billion) at the global box office, dethroning Pixar Animation Studios' Inside Out 2, which made US$1.69 billion after it was released in 2024. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, said in a statement: "This milestone belongs first and foremost to the fans around the world whose enthusiasm made it possible. "We're incredibly proud of our filmmakers... Zootopia 2 is an extraordinary achievement, and we're grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life." The movie is ninth on the list of highest-grossing films ever worldwide, behind likes of 1997's Titanic, 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2019's Avengers: Endgame, and the Avatar film franchise. However, China's Ne Zha 2 is the top-grossing animated film worldwide after it too...

Dec 5 : Hollywood unions and theater owners on Friday sounded the alarm over Netflix's proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning the deal would cut jobs, concentrate power and reduce theatrical movie releases if the deal passes regulatory review. The deal would place the streaming giant's HBO brands under the Netflix umbrella and also hand control of the historic Warner Bros studio over to Netflix, which has already upended Hollywood by hastening the shift from movie releases in cinemas to home streaming. Netflix, the force behind "Stranger Things" and "Squid Game," could gain control of marquee Warner Bros titles such as "Batman" and "Casablanca."  "This merger must be blocked," the Writers Guild of America East and West said in a statement. "The world's largest streaming company swallowing one of its biggest competitors is what antitrust laws were designed to prevent." The deal faces an...

At Variety, we talk a lot about the soft power of the red carpet. We live in an age where "image architect" is a vaunted job title, thanks to the serious economic and cultural impact the right look can offer stars and brands. We can largely thank Valentino Garavani, who died at 93 on Monday, for creating this mutually beneficial relationship. In the late '70s, European fashion houses became global enterprises. As the designer of deeply glamorous and dreamlike gowns, Mr. Valentino (as he was known) saw the writing on the wall. Celebrities and artists — particularly actresses — would come to reinvent how fashion captivated culture and commerce. His muses are renowned, from Jackie Kennedy to Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts to Cate Blanchett. Celebrated documentary filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer (above, far right) chronicled the designer's opulent lifestyle and pioneering spirit in the 2008 movie "Valentino: The Last Emperor." T...