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Nicole Kidman to Attend Church Before Oscars
Nicole Kidman revealed she’ll attend a morning church service before presenting at the March 15 Oscars, sharing her personal routine and plans for the ceremony while her daughters are on spring break
SXSW 2026 Opens with 49 World Premieres
SXSW 2026 Film & TV Festival opened on March 7 in Austin, debuting 49 world premieres across genres and drawing critical praise for standout titles like Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters and the horror‑co
Harry Styles Hosts SNL, Kisses Ben Marshall
Harry Styles returned to Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest, using his opening monologue to address queerbaiting accusations and ending the segment with a staged kiss on Ben Marshall,
Sarah Michelle Gellar says Hulu cancels Buffy reboot
Star Sarah Michelle Gellar confirmed on Instagram that Disney‑owned Hulu has scrapped the planned 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot, ending the anticipated 'Buffy New Sunnydale' series; she announced
Power Ballad Debuts at SXSW, Rudd & Jonas Tackle Song
John Carney’s musical drama Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, debuted at SXSW, exploring artistic ownership while delivering original songs, but its limited humor and under‑developed em
Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners' Performance Sparks Oscar
Michael B. Jordan’s magnetic performance in “Sinners” has dazzled audiences and boosted box‑office returns, yet critics remain split on whether his craft reaches Oscar‑level artistry.
Gorillaz release 'The Mountain' with tributes to lost
Gorillaz’s new album “The Mountain” blends vibrant collaborations with heartfelt tributes to departed artists, embodying Damon Albarn’s call for younger musicians to value substance over fame. Across
Ice Cube's War of the Worlds Tops 2026 Razzies with 5 Wins
The Ice Cube-starring War of the Worlds remake dominated the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, claiming five 'wins' including Worst Picture and Worst Actor the day before the Academy Awards ceremony.
Madigan Leads Tight Oscar Supporting Actress Race
Amy Madigan enters Oscar night as the Best Supporting Actress frontrunner for 'Weapons' after sweeping the Critics Choice and SAG Awards, but faces historic challenges from Teyana Taylor and Wunmi Mos
Disney Sells Out Oscars Ads, Adds 24 New Sponsors
Disney has sold out all commercial ad inventory for its March 15 Oscars telecast, drawing 18 returning sponsors and 24 new ones with 30-second packages priced up to $2.2 million.
Binoche Brushes Off Chalamet's Ballet Remarks at Greek Fest
Juliette Binoche brushed off Timothée Chalamet's viral comments comparing movie theaters to dying art forms like ballet and opera, urging audiences at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival not to "mak
Particle6 Unveils Tilly Norwood 'Take the Lead' Video
London-based Particle6 released a four-minute music video starring its AI actress Tilly Norwood during Oscar weekend, pitching the technology as a creative partner for actors four months after Hollywo
Tarantino Slams Arquette's N-Word Criticism as 'Lack of Class'
Quentin Tarantino issued a sharply personal rebuttal to Rosanna Arquette's criticism of his prolific use of the N-word in films like Pulp Fiction, accusing her of showing 'a decided lack of class' and
Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Targets Oscar
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, One Battle After Another, merges a sprawling, politically‑charged narrative with a chaotic score, positioning it as a standout contender in this year’s Oscar race amid
BBC Studios, RAVE Top 2026 Global Entertainment Awards
The 2026 Global Entertainment Awards were handed out in Marbella, Spain, honoring the marketing and promo teams behind films, series, and games, with BBC Studios Creative, RAVE Collective, and Think J
Kennedy Hands Lucasfilm to Filoni, Confirms Grogu Silent
Kathleen Kennedy accepted an honorary award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors in Los Angeles on Sunday, where she confirmed "The Mandalorian & Grogu" hits theaters in May with Grogu remaining word
Girl From Nowhere Gets First Japan Remake
Thailand's hit mystery-thriller "Girl From Nowhere" is getting its first international remake: "Transfer Student Nanno," a six-episode Japanese adaptation co-produced with Fuji Television and premieri
Paddington wins record 9 WhatsOnStage awards
Paddington: The Musical swept the 26th WhatsOnStage awards with a record nine wins for a new musical, while Evita claimed five and Jonathan Bailey took best performer in a play for Richard II.
Netflix streams Harry Styles' Manchester concert
Netflix has streamed Harry Styles' full Manchester concert, recorded before 20,500 fans, as the pop star prepares to launch his expansive Together, Together world tour in 2026.
Ryan Gosling's SNL Monologue Crashed by Harry Styles
During Ryan Gosling's fourth SNL hosting monologue, surprise front‑row guest Harry Styles hijacked the segment, prompting split‑screen antics, a canceled alien‑themed number and a reluctant rendition
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