SiriusXM to Release ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ Full Video Podcasts on YouTube
Ryan Reynolds is the featured guest for the first full-length video podcast on YouTube.
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Golden Globes' New Best Podcast Category Draws Applause — and Anxiety — From Creators and Industry
The Golden Globes are tuning into the podcast boom. In a bid to recognize a rapidly rising medium amid an even more quickly shifting media landscape, the Globes announced the…
April McDaniel and Savannah James' Podcast 'Everybody's Crazy' Joins Dear Media Network (EXCLUSIVE)
April McDaniel and Savannah James’ hit podcast “Everbody’s Crazy” is moving to Dear Media Network for its upcoming season. Entrepreneurs, co-hosts and close friends McDaniel…
Karina Longworth on Late Style, Unfashionable Auteurs and Season 20 of Her Film History Podcast ‘You Must Remember This’
Late style can seem like a safe haven for the modern movie lover. Whether its the sparse styling of Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” or the multi-million-dollar gonzo flair of Francis…
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By Britney Spears
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'The Woman in Me'
Britney Spears tells her own story on her own terms
By Ann Patchett
Narrated By Meryl Streep
'Tom Lake'
Three sisters quarantine on their mother's cherry farm, listening to her story of her romance with a famous actor before they were born.
By Matthew Perry
Narrated by Matthew Perry
'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing'
Matthew Perry's memoir takes us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery
By David Grann
Narrated by Dion Graham
'The Wager'
The harrowing story of a shipwreck, David Grann's bestseller is set to be Martin Scorsese's next movie
By Bonnie Garmus
Narrated by Bonnie Garmus
'Lessons in Chemisty'
Meet Elizabeth Zott: a scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show
By Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex
Narrated by Prince Harry
'Spare'
For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty.
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By John Legend
Narrated by John Legend
'Living Legend'
The story of John Legend starts with John Stephens, a homeschooled kid who later worked as a financial consultant on the way to becoming a Grammy-winning musical sensation.
By Cate Blanchett, Danny Kennedy
Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Danny Kennedy
'Climate of Change' (Series 2)
Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy look into climate solutions from electric rickshaws in Delhi to the first solar plant in a refugee camp in Jordan in conversations that aim to foster hope.
By Russell Wilson, Trevor Moawad, Harry Wilson
Narrated by Russell Wilson, Harry Wilson, Trevor Moawad
'Think Like a Champion'
Quarterback Russell Wilson and mental conditioning coach Trevor Moawad welcome guests like Von Miller and Arianna Huffington to learn about mastering emotions, embracing change and personal growth.
By Rob Fresco
Narrated by Taylor Kitsch, Kate Mara, Darrin Kozlowski, Michael Hyatt, Xander Berkeley, Chris Diamantopoulos, full cast
'KOZ'
Based on a true story, ATF agent Darrin "Koz" Kozlowski infiltrated one of L.A.'s most dangerous motorcycle clubs, pulling off one of the largest organized crime busts in a generation.
By Ryan Kalil
Narrated by Ryan Kalil
'Block Forever'
NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil gives an insider's view of football, talking about the biggest games of the week with top players, coaches and former pros.
By Stephen Curry, Alex Vespestad, Stefan Marolachakis
Narrated by Joe Tessitore, Stephen Curry
'The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told'
The NBA star picks compelling under-the-radar stories with celebrity guests and first-hand accounts from athletes, artists and heroes from the worlds of basketball, baseball and more.
By Mark Forward, Jonathan Torrens
Narrated by Samantha Bee, Andrew Phung, Colin Mochrie, Jennifer Robertson, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Nick Mohammed, full cast
'Wildlife Confidential'
A surreal interview show about real animals in the news, portrayed by a cast including host Cameron the Crow, played by Samantha Bee.
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'The Letterboxd Show'
From the Oscar noms rundown to a year in review extravaganza, the Best in Show episodes look at all aspects of awards season, while other episodes take on classic films like "The Exorcist."
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'The True Detective: Night Country Podcast'
In this official HBO podcast, Alice Qannik Glenn, a member of an indigenous Alaskan community and activist, spotlights the series creators and crew behind the suspenseful mystery series.
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'The Late Show Pod Show With Stephen Colbert'
Keep up with all the sharp writing, humorous monologues, and Colbert's insightful conversations with celebrity guests.
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'Smartless'
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett talk to everyone from Mark Ruffalo to Selena Gomez and Adam Driver, plus figures from the news and sports worlds.
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'Variety Confidential'
Dive into Variety's historic archives to explore stories of sex, money and murder in the entertainment industry. Season one is titled "The Secret History of the Casting Couch."
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'Just For Variety'
SubscribeEach week, Hollywood's most recognizable red carpet correspondent, Marc Malkin, sits down with today's biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news.
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'Awards Circuit'
SubscribeThe weekly "Awards Circuit" podcast features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more.
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'Stagecraft'
SubscribeBehind the scenes with the biggest stars on Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Hosted by Gordon Cox.
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'Strictly Business'
SubscribeIndustry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.
Music
Album Reviews
Who doesn't love new music? Our critics pick the best new albums of the moment.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Renews Her Vows With Heartbreak in an Audacious, Transfixing Album
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‘Only God Was Above Us’
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Vampire Weekend Reinvents Its Sound (Again) With 'Only God Was Above Us'
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‘Diamonds and Pearls’
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SiriusXM to Release ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ Full Video Podcasts on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)
In a way, Conan O’Brien is returning to the swing of hosting a late-night TV show. Beginning next Monday, May 12, SiriusXM’s Team Coco will start releasing full video…
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PinkPantheress Mixes Innovation With Pristine Pop Savvy on the Pulsating ‘Fancy That’: Album Review
British dance-pop savant PinkPantheress’ initial appeal was due in no small part to her TikTok-shaped ability with what we’ll call microsongs: concise, relatively conventional pop…
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Golden Globes Add Best Podcast Category for 2026 Ceremony
The Golden Globes are expanding into the audio world. The organization has announced a new award category honoring the best podcast of the year, broadening its recognition…
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Lemonada Media, Home to Podcasts From Meghan Markle, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Samantha Bee and More, to Be Acquired by PodX
Lemonada Media, a podcast network that produces and distributes shows from partners including Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, inked a deal to sell a majority stake to European podcast…
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April McDaniel and Savannah James’ Podcast ‘Everybody’s Crazy’ Joins Dear Media Network (EXCLUSIVE)
April McDaniel and Savannah James’ hit podcast “Everbody’s Crazy” is moving to Dear Media Network for its upcoming season. Entrepreneurs, co-hosts and close friends McDaniel…
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Karina Longworth on Late Style, Unfashionable Auteurs and Season 20 of Her Film History Podcast ‘You Must Remember This’
Late style can seem like a safe haven for the modern movie lover. Whether its the sparse styling of Clint Eastwood’s “Juror #2” or the multi-million-dollar gonzo flair of Francis…
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Cynthia Erivo to Narrate New ‘Wicked’ Audiobook
Cynthia Erivo is getting behind the mic to voice a new audiobook edition of Gregory Maguire’s bestseller “Wicked.” The actor, singer, and producer starred as Elphaba opposite…
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Jessie Buckley to Narrate Leah Hazard’s Novel ‘The Anatomy of Us’ for Audible (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-nominated actor Jessie Buckley is set to narrate the audiobook of Leah Hazard’s debut novel, “The Anatomy of Us,” for Audible. The star of “The Lost Daughter” and…
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‘Contagion’ Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns Asks AI to Write a Sequel to Pandemic Film in Audible Original Series ‘What Could Go Wrong?’ — and He’s Stunned by the Results
Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns goes down the AI rabbit hole in new Audible original series “What Could Go Wrong?” This eight-part series follows Burns’ journey as he sets out to…
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New York Times to Bow Podcast About Trump Administration’s ‘Ideas and Personalities,’ the ‘New World Order’ and More Hosted by Opinion Columnist Ross Douthat
The New York Times announced “Interesting Times With Ross Douthat,” a forthcoming podcast hosted by opinion columnist Ross Douthat. The show will “explore a future that…
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Ariana Grande Revisits the Pain and Joy of Love Lost and Found on ‘Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead’: Album Review
On “Past Life,” the penultimate track of “Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead,” Ariana Grande admits that she’s ready to move on from the divorce that cast a shadow over…
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ABC News to Launch Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Podcast That Will Run Through His Federal Trial
The federal criminal charges and civil lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs are the focus of a forthcoming podcast series from ABC News, one of the shows in its audio division’s…
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‘RHONY’ Star Brynn Whitfield to Launch Video Podcast Dishing About Money, Sex, Relationships and ‘Everything in Between’
Brynn Whitfield, one of the stars of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City,” is promising raw and unfiltered convos with friends in her new podcast, premiering next…
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