Variety

Variety is a weekly American entertainment trade magazine and website owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded in New York City on December 19, 1905 by Sime Silverman as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added Daily Variety, based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. Variety.com features breaking entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905.

The magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of the entertainment industry, including film, television, theater, and music. It covers the latest industry news, reviews of new films, television shows, and Broadway productions, and provides in-depth analysis of the business side of the entertainment industry. It also features interviews with actors, directors, and other industry professionals, as well as coverage of major awards shows such as the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. Additionally, the magazine publishes a variety of special issues throughout the year, including a "Power of Women" issue and a "Dealmakers" issue.