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10 stories · latest Sep 16, 2026 · TV & Film, Celebrity, Music

About Variety

Variety serves as an entertainment industry trade publication and benchmark, conducting sit-down interviews with filmmakers, co-hosting major industry events, and analyzing television and music trends. Led in part by co-president and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh alongside chief awards editor Clayton Davis, the brand regularly publishes comprehensive awards projections, season previews, and retrospective rankings.

Recent coverage highlights extensive event hosting and industry reporting, including co-hosting the annual Women in Film dinner with Chanel at the Toronto International Film Festival and staging the annual Showrunner Breakfast in West Hollywood. Additionally, recent projects include co-hosting Emmy red carpet pre-show coverage, releasing detailed fall television previews, publishing catalog streaming analyses, and ranking historic music discographies.

  • Coverage demonstrates a focus on comprehensive entertainment journalism, spanning in-depth awards projections, seasonal previews, and ranked music retrospectives.
  • The trade brand also maintains a prominent industry presence by hosting major film festival dinners and awards breakfasts.
  • Additionally, its reporting highlights data analysis of music streaming spikes alongside sit-down creator interviews.

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  1. Ryan Murphy Gets Emotional Winning Norman Lear Award at Star-Studded Showrunner Breakfast

    Aug 18, 2026

    Hosted the annual Showrunner Breakfast in West Hollywood presenting Ryan Murphy with the Norman Lear Award.

    Ryan Murphy Gets Emotional Winning Norman Lear Award at Star-Studded Showrunner Breakfast
  2. Working 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s 30 Greatest Songs Officially Ranked

    Aug 26, 2026

    Curated and published a ranked retrospective of Dolly Parton's 30 greatest songs.

    Working 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s 30 Greatest Songs Officially Ranked
  3. Final Emmy Predictions Put HBO Max on Top as 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' Gear Up for History

    Aug 29, 2026

    Released final predictions across 116 Emmy categories compiled by chief awards editor Clayton Davis.

    Final Emmy Predictions Put HBO Max on Top as 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' Gear Up for History
  4. Fall TV 2026 Preview: The Most Anticipated Shows Hitting HBO, Hulu & Prime Video

    Sep 9, 2026

    Published a preview highlighting 55 anticipated series for the Fall 2026 television season.

    Fall TV 2026 Preview: The Most Anticipated Shows Hitting HBO, Hulu & Prime Video
  5. TIFF 2024: Ayo Edebiri, Michelle Yeoh, and Lily-Rose Depp Glam Up Chanel’s Women in Film Dinner

    Sep 13, 2026

    Co-hosted the annual Women in Film dinner alongside fashion house Chanel at the Toronto International Film Festival.

    TIFF 2024: Ayo Edebiri, Michelle Yeoh, and Lily-Rose Depp Glam Up Chanel’s Women in Film Dinner
  6. Melissa Rivers Is Returning to the Emmy Red Carpet to Host Special Pre-Show

    Sep 13, 2026

    Partnered on Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet pre-show coverage with Melissa Rivers, Ramin Setoodeh, and Elizabeth Wagmeister.

    Melissa Rivers Is Returning to the Emmy Red Carpet to Host Special Pre-Show
  7. Zack Snyder Rejects Fascist Labels by Calling ‘300’ Incredibly Homoerotic

    Sep 16, 2026

    Conducted a career sit-down interview with director Zack Snyder at the Toronto International Film Festival.

    Zack Snyder Rejects Fascist Labels by Calling ‘300’ Incredibly Homoerotic

Variety: your questions

Who is the co-president and co-editor-in-chief of Variety?

Ramin Setoodeh serves as co-president and co-editor-in-chief.

Who oversees the Emmy predictions for Variety?

Chief awards editor Clayton Davis evaluates and compiles the predictions across 116 categories.

What annual events does Variety host?

Annual events include the Women in Film dinner at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Showrunner Breakfast in West Hollywood.

What pre-show coverage did Variety co-host for the Primetime Emmy Awards?

Coverage included co-hosting the red carpet pre-show alongside Melissa Rivers and Elizabeth Wagmeister.

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