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Cannes Opens with Peter Jackson Honor, Hollywood Stars
The Cannes Film Festival opened its 79th edition with a tribute to Peter Jackson, who received an honorary Palme d’Or, and a star‑studded red carpet featuring Jane Fonda and James Franco. While the li
Netflix’s ‘His & Hers’ Leads; ABC’s ‘High Potential’
Netflix’s drama “His & Hers” topped Nielsen’s multiplatform ratings for 2026 with an average of 25.6 million viewers, edging out CBS’s “Marshals”. In broadcast, ABC claims its series “High Potential”
Weird Al Yankovic’s Broadway Musical in Development
Weird Al Yankovic is turning his four‑decade parody catalog into a Broadway musical titled “Dare to Be Stupid.” The show is being directed by Alex Timbers, written by Scott Brown and Anthony King, and
Marie Stark Starts Stark Contrast, Debuts 'White Coat'
Producer‑actress Marie Stark has launched her Los Angeles‑based production company Stark Contrast Entertainment, debuting its first series White Coat, a drama about a Missouri physician, and will both
Xin Zhilei to Play Anna May Wong in Fundamental Biopic
Award‑winning actress Xin Zhilei, fresh from her Best Actress win at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, has been cast to portray Hollywood pioneer Anna May Wong. The biopic, financed and produced by Shang
Sen. Adam Schiff pushes federal film tax incentive
Hollywood’s labor unions finally clinched a one‑year health‑plan extension, while President Trump’s self‑appointed “Hollywood ambassadors” have largely faded from view. Meanwhile, Sen. Adam Schiff and
French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors
Over 600 French cinema figures warned that billionaire media mogul Vincent Bolloré’s grip on production, distribution and now cinema chains threatens the industry’s independence, calling it a “fascist
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Requiem Streams Thursday, AMC
Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Requiem” concert film will debut Thursday on Apple Music with a free livestream and simultaneous one‑night‑only screenings at 15 AMC theaters across the U.S. IndieWire notes that a
Guillermo del Toro Declares Art Can’t Be ‘Done With a F—ing App!’ as He Brings ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Back to Cannes After 20 Years: ‘The Second Worst Filmmaking Experience of My Life’
Guillermo del Toro returned to Cannes to debut a 4K restoration of his 2006 fantasy *Pan's Labyrinth*, earning fresh applause and reminding audiences of its lasting power. He lamented the film’s arduo
Sam Battle Unveils 1,000-Oscillator Megadrone
Sam Battle, the YouTube tinkerer known as Look Mum No Computer, has unveiled a 1,000-oscillator modular synthesizer called the Megadrone — housed in his Ramsgate museum — ahead of representing the UK
Spotify Will Now Tell You Who Your All-Time Most-Streamed Artist Is — If You Dare
Spotify has rolled out a new feature, “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)”, that lets users dive into their entire listening history, from their all‑time most‑streamed artist to the first track the
Queen Latifah Joins The Voice as Coach for Season 30
Grammy‑winning entertainer Queen Latifah will serve as a new coach on NBC’s The Voice for its 30th season, expanding the panel to four alongside Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and newcomer Riley Green.
Toronto’s 9 Light Entertainment Opens Unscripted Unit With Reality Series ‘Lights, Camera… Kitchen!’
Canadian production house 9 Lights is stepping into unscripted TV with its first reality series, Lights, Camera… Kitchen!, which follows a Russian‑Ukrainian family catering crew battling harsh North O
FLO Announces Europe‑North America Tour and New Album
British girl group FLO is launching a transatlantic tour while gearing up for their sophomore album “Therapy in the Club,” backed by a new Liquid I.V. partnership and a shift toward upbeat, dance‑focu
Our Films partners Entourage Ventures for funding
Italian producers Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli’s Our Films has sealed a strategic partnership with Entourage Ventures, backed by Mediawan, to fund auteur‑driven projects worldwide. The deal, which
Spotify launches 20‑year Party of the Year feature
Spotify celebrates its 20‑year milestone with a new “Party of the Year” feature that lets users relive personal listening milestones and share custom playlists, while also unveiling the platform’s all
Rex Reed, 87, Film Critic Known for Controversy, Dies
Veteran film critic Rex Reed, 87, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home, ending a six‑decade career marked by brash reviews, celebrity profiles, and frequent controversy that reshaped Hollywood commentar
Netflix Discloses $135B Content Spend Over Decade
Netflix disclosed for the first time that it spent $135 billion on content over the past decade, with Co-CEO Ted Sarandos framing the figure as proof that Netflix is 'leaning in' while rivals pull bac
Cush Jumbo, Genevieve Nnaji Join BBC's Wahala
BBC has cast Cush Jumbo, Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah Ayorinde and Susan Wokoma in Wahala, a new adaptation of Nikki May's novel, directed by Rocks writer Theresa Ikoko and also featuring Nigerian icon Ge
Drake releases Iceman after Lamar feud and backlash
Drake is preparing to release his ninth album, Iceman, amid a cultural reckoning sparked by his high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar and growing criticism over his public persona and lyrics.
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