Got a Confidential Tip for Variety?

Do you have the next big story? Want to share it with Variety? We want to hear it.

Our submission form is completely confidential. Your name and email are not required to submit, but the strongest news tips include suggestions on how to obtain documentation or evidence that would substantiate the story.

Messages are reviewed regularly, but we cannot promise an individual response. DO NOT submit press releases or production announcements to this email, this is only for original story tips.

Ways to Provide News Tips

Tipline Form

Email
Send an original email directly to tips@variety.com. This address is not for press release submission, press releases will be deleted.

Obituaries

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Other inquiries:

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U.S. Mail

  • Los Angeles:
    Variety
    Confidential Tips
    11175 Santa Monica Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • New York:
    Variety
    Confidential Tips
    475 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10017

International

  • London – Mail:
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    Confidential Tips
    11 Golden Square
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