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‘If She Could Do It, I Could Do It’ • Barbara Walters loved to win, and her drive and tenacity changed TV journalism forever

Seven Things to Know About Globes Super Tuesday • The HFPA’s annual awards show returns, but can the old magic be restored?

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DC’s Off-Screen Drama • The conflict, turmoil and Dwayne Johnson of things as the film unit readies for yet another reboot

Can Tom Cruise Save the Box Office — Again? • Theater owners need hits. Here are our predictions for which films may soar or sink in 2023.

Will the Real Lydia Tár Please Stand Up? • Cate Blanchett and Todd Field answer all your burning questions about the most talked about indie of Oscar season

Give This Woman (Another) Talk Show • Chelsea Handler is ready to get back into late-night TV

Golden Globes Countdown/Oscar Shortlists • The awards show returns to the airwaves this year, although we don’t know what is in store for the HFPA’s ceremony. Meanwhile, the Academy Awards announced its shortlists in several categories.

Golden Globes Return After a Year Away • HFPA president promises surprises and wow moments

What’s Known and Unknown About the Globes • As the Golden Globes inch closer, Variety takes a look at the major categories

Films on Path to Oscar • The shortlists move many favorites forward in the campaign for the Academy Awards

Plan B Scores A Grade at Kudos Time • ‘Women Talking,’ ‘Blonde’ and ‘She Said’ among shingle’s awards hopefuls

Idol Got Us Dancing With Ourselves • Hollywood Walk of Fame honors rock legend’s long career

Return to the Desert • Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival celebrates its in-person comeback with diverse screening lineup

Oscar Hopefuls Feted at Desert Fest • Palm Springs lines up a powerful starry night of honorees for its gala

Variety Honors ‘Serial Collaborator’ Baz Luhrmann • ‘Elvis’ helmer says award highlights his team as well as his long career

Variety Lauds Master of the Whodunit • Rian Johnson channels Christie to great success in films including ‘Glass Onion’

Angela Bassett Reigns Strong • Variety Creative Impact in Acting honoree plays rock queens and fictional queens with ease

Versatile Brian Tyree Henry Shines in Big and Small Screen Roles • Variety lauds breakthrough performance of ‘Causeway’ actor

Helming Talent on the Horizon • Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch showcases filmmakers destined to make an impact

Paris Market Champions Commercial Gallic Movies • François Ozon’s ‘The Crime Is Mine’ opens Rendez-Vous in its 25th year

A Man Called Otto

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Lainey Wilson • “Looking back now, I don’t even know if I was ready a year ago.”

Tar Wars • How Todd Field and Cate Blanchett made an uncompromising masterpiece