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Fujiko Wins Mulberry Award at Far East Film Festival
Amid Japan’s rapid defense expansion, its cultural soft power also shines as director Kimura Taichi’s 1970s‑era drama “Fujiko” captured the Mulberry Audience Award at the 28th Far East Film Festival.
Whitney Leavitt Departing ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Broadway Star Says During Final ‘Chicago’ Performance
Broadway star Whitney Leavitt used her final Chicago performance to announce her departure from Hulu’s Emmy‑nominated reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, as the show prepares for a Season
Eva Longoria Produces Amazon’s ‘House of the Spirits’
The Spanish-language adaptation of Isabel Allende’s “The House of the Spirits” premiered on Amazon Prime Video, driven by Chilean creators and Eva Longoria’s executive production, highlighting female
Branagh Wants to Close Thor Saga in 'Logan'-Style Finale
Kenneth Branagh expresses interest in returning to direct a final Thor film, sharing that he once had ideas for a more mature, character-driven conclusion akin to 'Logan,' though Marvel's long-term pl
Branagh Eyes Darker Thor Finale, Logan-Style
Fifteen years after launching the MCU's Thor franchise, Kenneth Branagh is publicly pitching a darker, Logan-inspired finale for the Norse god's arc.
Adam Scott Auditioned for Hellraiser VI After IV
Before his breakout TV roles, Adam Scott auditioned for Hellraiser VI despite having been killed off in Hellraiser IV, only to be turned down for his performance. He later recounted the tale on Late N
Noah Kahan Debuts at No. 1 With 389K Units
Noah Kahan reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time with 'The Great Divide,' achieving the year’s largest streaming week and biggest vinyl sales for a rock album.
Isa Briones scolds audience for yelling in Just in Time
Broadway actress Isa Briones, now starring as Connie Francis in the Tony‑nominated jukebox musical Just in Time, publicly rebuked audience members for shouting references to her HBO Max series The Pit
Spike Lee Defends 'Michael' Biopic Over Abuse Omission
Spike Lee defended the Michael Jackson biopic’s omission of 1993 abuse allegations, saying the story ends in 1988, while director Antoine Fuqua hinted at a sequel and Lionsgate weighed a two‑part rele
Horror ‘Hokum’ Leads Indie Weekend With $6.4 Million, No. 5 Spot — Specialty Box Office
Neon's low‑budget horror Hokum, starring Adam Scott and directed by Damian McCarthy, opened on nearly 2,000 screens and earned $6.4 million, securing the #5 spot at the North American box office. The
Tony Noms: Rudin Return, Metcalf Double, 96‑Year‑Old
The 2026 Tony Awards nominations, set for May 5, promise a competitive season with potential record‑breaking nods for Laurie Metcalf, June Squibb, and others, while spotlighting Scott Rudin’s controve
Spike Lee Defends Michael Biopic Settlement Clause
Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic after critics demanded inclusion of the star’s abuse allegations, arguing the film ends in 1988, before the first accusation. Variety revealed the
Devil Wears Prada 2 Hires Human Artist Over AI for Film Meme
Artist Alexis Franklin revealed she hand-painted an AI-style meme featured in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' after director David Frankel chose to hire her over generative AI — a move that resonated with
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Very Chic With $233M+ WW, ‘Michael’ Dances The Weekend Away To Near $424M Cume; ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Nears $900M – Global Box Office Update
The sequel Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with $233.6M worldwide, the second‑best Hollywood debut of 2026, while Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads the year with $372.5M. The strong openings across
Alternativa Film Festival Names 7 Winners, Plots Africa Pivot
The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival closed in Medellín with $20,000 feature prizes awarded across Latin American and Asian cinema, while organizers unveiled Africa as the next focus region and a new dis
Christo’s Cloud Installation to open at Gagosian
A long‑unrealized 1968 Christo design, “Air Package on a Ceiling,” will finally be realized in a massive, internally lit ‘cloud’ installation at Gagosian London from May 21 to August 21, after a hidde
Montero's Barbican Recital: Spanish Postcards Meet Beatles Improv
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero delivered a Spanish-themed solo recital at the Barbican as part of her three-concert residency, blending 250 years of Iberian repertoire by Scarlatti, Albéniz, and
Razer unveils 16‑inch Blade with Intel 386H, 64 GB
Razer unveiled its 2026 Blade 16 gaming laptop, now powered by Intel’s 16‑core Core Ultra 9 386H and offering up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, with prices from $3,999 to $5,599 and a 90 Wh battery.
Connor Storrie Introduces Olivia Rodrigo as She Debuts New Song ‘Begged’ From Upcoming Album on ‘SNL’
Olivia Rodrigo hosted SNL and premiered her new ballad “Begged,” performing on a swing that mirrors the cover of her forthcoming album set for June 12. Introduced by Connor Storrie and later by Debbie
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts Unreleased 'Begged' on SNL Hosting Debut
Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live for the first time as both host and musical guest, using the occasion to debut an unreleased track called 'begged' from her upcoming third albu
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