On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the recording-setting opening for Lionsgate’s musical biopic “Michael.” And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety report on Madonna’s visit to the Abbey in West Hollywood.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety&rsquo;s Rebecca Rubin breaks down<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/michael-box-office-opening-weekend-record-1236730805/"> the recording-setting opening for Lionsgate&rsquo;s musical biopic &ldquo;Michael.</a>&rdquo; And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety report on <a href="https://variety.com/2026/music/columns/madonna-spanks-west-hollywood-nighclub-owner-addison-rae-surprise-confessions-ii-performance-1236730748/">Madonna&rsquo;s visit to the Abbey in West Hollywood.</a>

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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 Daily Variety – Box Office: Record Opening for ‘Michael’ Thrills Exhibitors and Fans; Surprise Madonna Appearance Lights Up West Hollywood

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