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Dwayne Johnson Named Disney Legend at D23
Dwayne Johnson was inducted as a Disney Legend at D23, using his acceptance speech to recount taking daughter Simone to Disneyland as a child — then leading the arena in 'Happy Birthday' for her 25th.
Drag Race Hits 88 Emmy Noms, 29 Wins Over 18 Seasons
RuPaul’s Drag Race celebrates 88 Emmy nominations and 29 wins over 18 seasons, with key creatives and Season 18 winner Myki Meeks reflecting on the show’s success, queen-driven storytelling, and produ
‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Shifts From Grief to Rom-Com Era
The cast of Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking' discusses Season 3's Emmy nominations and teases that Season 4 will shift from grief to a new chapter of romantic and emotional rediscovery, emphasizing character g
‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’s Bloody Good Expansion As Indies Flex – Specialty Box Office
Independent films drove a significant share of the weekend box office, led by Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma, which expanded successfully and drew strong audience and critical
Alex Cooper Poised to Drop UTA From Unwell
Alex Cooper is preparing to part ways with United Talent Agency, the firm that helped build her Unwell media company into a $500 million business, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Susan Egan Names Zendaya, Tom Holland for Hercules Remake
Susan Egan, who voiced Meg in Disney's 1997 animated "Hercules," used a D23 red carpet interview to publicly pitch Zendaya for Meg and Tom Holland for Hercules in a live-action remake, declaring "the
Jay Weinberg: I Had No Legal Ability to Collaborate
Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg says legal restrictions during a period of his career blocked him from collaborating with other musicians, telling an interviewer that part of his creative self wa
SubwayTakes Emmy Nom Rahma: I Won't Write Off Traditional TV
Kareem Rahma, whose YouTube interview show SubwayTakes just earned an Emmy nomination, explains why he abandoned a CNN development deal and why he remains conditionally open to traditional TV.
Stray Kids Score Their Biggest Sales Week as ‘This & That’ Debuts Atop Albums Chart
Stray Kids posted their largest sales week as 'This & That' debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 369,000 equivalent album units, securing their record-extending ninth No. 1 among groups this century.
'Challenge' Two-Time Winner Tyler Duckworth Dies
Tyler Duckworth, a two-time winner of MTV's reality competition series "The Challenge," has died in North Dakota, prompting emotional tributes from former castmates including Johnny "Bananas" Devenanz
Play Uses Magic to Tell Henry 'Box' Brown's Escape
A new play titled *Blackbox* dramatizes Henry “Box” Brown’s 1849 escape from slavery by shipping himself in a wooden crate, using stage magic to underscore the奇迹-like nature of his journey to freedom.
Kenneth Branagh on Nolan, Harry Potter and Belfast at EIFF
Kenneth Branagh reflected on his career in film and theater during an award ceremony and onstage conversation at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, sharing personal insights and behind-the-sce
Hargitay Confirms Brunson Joining SVU
Mariska Hargitay confirmed at the HBO Max Emmy Nominee Celebration that newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson is "definitely" joining Law & Order: SVU, calling the Knicks star "kind of magnificent"
Sam Mendes Recreates Beatles' Abbey Road Cover With Cast
Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part Beatles biopic filmed a recreation of the iconic Abbey Road album cover at the actual crosswalk in London, featuring the lead actors portraying the band members.
Audrey Hepburn’s Son Had “Several Talks” With Lily Collins About Upcoming Biopic, Shares Thoughts On Thomasin McKenzie Project
Audrey Hepburn's sons Sean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti shared their reactions to upcoming biopics starring Lily Collins and Thomasin McKenzie, with Sean revealing he's consulted Collins on her role
Dolly Parton Sits Out NightFlight Dedication Citing Health
Dolly Parton missed the dedication of Dollywood's new NightFlight Expedition ride on Friday due to ongoing health issues, appearing instead via a pre-recorded video from Nashville.
Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains No. 1 With $70 Million, ‘End of Oak Street’ Debuts to $21 Million
Spider-Man: Brand New Day held No. 1 with $70 million in its third weekend, crossing $2 billion globally as the second-fastest film ever to reach that mark, while The Odyssey topped $1.29 billion worl
Four Walls and a Roof: Brecht Meets Beirut Émigrés
Lebanese artists Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mroué bring their Brecht-inspired illustrated lecture to Edinburgh's Studio Theatre, using the playwright's exile story to interrogate displacement, censorsh
Abby Govindan turns marriage into a 'side quest' in Pushing 30
Abby Govindan's fringe debut 'Pushing 30' reframes marriage as a side quest, using viral internet pranks and Indian-heritage pride to push back on patriarchal expectations that South Asian women must
The Pitt Leads 2026 Astra TV Awards with Seven Wins
The Hollywood Creative Alliance's 6th Astra TV Awards crowned HBO's The Pitt as the night's biggest winner with seven trophies, while Netflix's Beef, HBO Max's Hacks, and Apple TV's Shrinking each too
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