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Arizona Muse Heads Forum, Maker’s Mark 86% Grain
Model‑turned‑activist Arizona Muse co‑hosted the Landed Forum at Daylesford Farm, using the event to spotlight how fashion depends on soil health. Her charity Dirt and sponsor Maker’s Mark, which now
DiCaprio, Royals Celebrate Attenborough's 100th Birthday
Leonardo DiCaprio led a chorus of tributes from royalty and celebrities to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, honoring the naturalist's century of work championing the natural world.
Prime Video Announces We Were Liars Season 2
Prime Video confirmed a follow‑up to its summer‑2025 YA hit “We Were Liars,” announcing Season 2 will draw from E. Lockhart’s prequel “Family of Liars” and return to the series’ Beechwood Island setti
Emeraude Toubia Signs with Innovative Artists
Actress Emeraude Toubia, known for her roles in Prime Video’s With Love and Freeform’s Shadowhunters, has been signed by Innovative Artists Entertainment for full‑service representation. The move coin
Lykke Li Releases Final Album 'The Afterparty'
Swedish pop star Lykke Li returns after a four‑year hiatus with 'The Afterparty', a concise nine‑track revenge‑pop album that blends electronic beats with lush strings and even a Max Richter sample. T
Disney Releases Oasis Documentary on IMAX Sep 11
The untitled Oasis documentary, chronicling the band's Live ’25 reunion tour and featuring the first joint interview with the Gallagher brothers in over 25 years, will debut in IMAX and select cinemas
Vertical Picks Up Aronofsky-Produced Horror 'Pendulum'
Vertical has acquired North American distribution rights to the horror film Pendulum, the directorial debut of Black Swan writer Mark Heyman, setting it for a wide theatrical release on January 1, 202
Jana Kramer Directs & Stars in Texas Romance Film
Country‑pop star Jana Kramer is stepping behind the camera for the first time, directing, starring in and performing original songs for the indie romance "Love Song for My Texas Ranger". The Texas‑set
Brendan Fraser Trains for The Mummy 4 Return
Brendan Fraser, now 57, is training to reprise his role as Rick O’Connell in 'The Mummy 4,' set for release in 2027, reuniting him with Rachel Weisz and John Hannah after nearly two decades.
Duncan Sheik Manga Musical Premieres Off-Broadway
Duncan Sheik's new musical 'Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen,' adapted from Moyoco Anno's award-winning manga, will premiere Off-Broadway this fall at a new Chelsea venue inside the former Sleep No More s
Charli xcx Clarifies ‘Rock Music’ Is Not a Rock Album
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking Trump’s legal woes, it now pivots to pop culture, covering Charli xcx’s Vogue interview that sparked rumors of a rock‑music shift. The artist hinted at a darker, less
4,700 Filmmakers Urge EU to Halt Creative Europe Overhaul
More than 4,700 film industry figures signed an open letter urging the EU to scrap its plan to merge Creative Europe's culture and media funding strands into a single AgoraEU program, warning of dilut
AMC Media Takes $4M Restructuring Charge, Revenue Up
AMC Global Media, freshly rebranded from AMC Networks, posted its Q1 2026 results with a $4 million restructuring charge but a rise in streaming revenue. However, the streaming subscriber base slipped
Fiume o morte Wins FIPRESCI Grand Prix
Croatian director Igor Bezinović's "Fiume o morte!" — a punk-style reenactment of Gabriele D'Annunzio's 1919 fascist occupation of the city of Fiume, staged with 300 residents — won the FIPRESCI Docum
1930s art, Khmer Rouge exhibit, floral show & nude
This week’s art roundup juxtaposes the defiant spirit of 1930s anti‑fascist creators with a harrowing Khmer Rouge exhibition, while also celebrating vibrant floral paintings and a striking new reclini
Cantona Film Debuts at Cannes with Ferguson Footage
The Cannes‑bound documentary "Cantona" offers unprecedented footage of Eric Cantona and Alex Ferguson reflecting on their bond, revealing how Ferguson protected Cantona and how the French star helped
Mantel’s Thatcher Play Opens at Liverpool Everyman
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher – August 6th 1983, a stage adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s short story, opened at Liverpool Everyman, blending dark humor with 1980s political turmoil for audience
Netflix Greenlights La Palma Sequel Florida
Netflix has greenlit a sequel to its hit Norwegian disaster series La Palma, with new mini-series Florida picking up hours after the original's eruption to follow a Norwegian community in the U.S. fac
Sotheby's to Auction 20 Unseen Keith Haring Works
Sotheby's will auction 20 unseen Keith Haring works from the personal collection of his childhood best friend Kermit Oswald, including a hand-painted baby crib and a rare 1985 self-portrait, with comb
Ariana Grande Announces 'Petal' Album for July 31
After a vulnerable 2023 album, Ariana Grande is now unveiling her eighth studio record, Petal, slated for July 31. In a surprise Instagram video to her Republic Records team, she describes the new wor
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