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Jon Batiste Shares Playlist, Announces London Shows
Jon Batiste unveiled a candid playlist revealing his musical roots, favorite tracks, and personal milestones, while also promoting his upcoming World festival residency at Koko in London this June.
Ron Leshem Announces Golden Age of Global Drama
Amid headlines about Middle‑East flashpoints, Ron Leshem used his Canneseries masterclass to declare today the golden age of global drama. The Oscar‑nominated writer‑creator, now running Crossing Ocea
Michael Jackson Biopic $165M Opening, $200M Budget
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the costliest music film ever at $200 million, is set to debut with a $165 million three‑day opening, underscoring Hollywood’s shift toward high‑budget, fan‑servic
Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' Revived on Broadway
August Wilson’s 'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' returns to Broadway in a powerful revival starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer, exploring Black identity, trauma, and resilience in 1911 Pi
Devil Wears Prada 2 Director Wanted Grenier Cameo
Director David Frankel revealed he wanted to 'sneak' Adrian Grenier into The Devil Wears Prada 2 for a surprise Nate cameo, but production scheduling made it impossible ahead of the May 1 premiere.
Seth MacFarlane Eyes Ted Movie, Season 3 for Peacock
Seth MacFarlane told Deadline Contenders TV that a Ted feature film and a third season of the live-action series are both possibilities for Peacock, while an animated Ted spinoff nears completion.
Mother Mary Debuts Amid Criticism of Fake Pop Films
Hollywood’s newest music drama, Mother Mary, joins a string of fictional pop‑star films that feel more like fantasy than reality. Even with real stars like the Weeknd and Charli xcx, these movies—rang
Disney+ Debuts Wonder Man Series From Joke Pitch
Disney+ is debuting the eight‑part Wonder Man series, a Marvel‑adjacent show born from a joke pitch about Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery that recently survived production hurdles including the Hollywo
Riz Ahmed’s Bait Shoplifting Scandal Fuels Prime Video
Riz Ahmed turned a personal scandal—being banned for shoplifting amid a Star Wars leak—into the semi‑autobiographical Prime Video series Bait, starring his alter‑ego Shah Latif. The show blends surrea
Spider-Noir Is 70% Bogart, 30% Bugs Bunny, Say Lord & Miller
Executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller revealed at Deadline Contenders TV that MGM+ and Prime Video's live-action Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage, is pitched as '70% Humphrey Bogart and 30%
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Debuts July 23
Paramount+ announced that the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will debut on July 23, releasing weekly episodes through late September, accompanied by a new teaser unveiled at Mexico’s C
Capaldi Defends Whittaker, Gatwa Doctor Who Casting
Peter Capaldi defended his Doctor Who successors Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa in a Times interview, pushing back against fans who take the BBC show 'so seriously' and supporting the franchise's pus
Jimmy Fallon Joins Nicola Coughlan for Rap on SNL U.K.
Jimmy Fallon teamed up with SNL U.K. host Nicola Coughlan for a chaotic live studio tour and an explicit rap promoting her new family film 'The Magic Faraway Tree' on the show.
Jorma Taccone Surprised by Lonely Island Easter Egg
Director Jorma Taccone returns with Over Your Dead Body, his first feature since the 2016 Popstar mockumentary, and was caught off guard when Juliette Lewis improvised a line that directly quotes a Po
Prime Video Sets Hazbin Hotel's Fifth and Final Season
Prime Video has green‑lit the fifth and final season of adult‑animated hit Hazbin Hotel, delivering a 15‑episode conclusion to fans worldwide. Creator Vivienne Medrano, alongside Oscar‑winning A24 and
Michael Jackson Biopic Aims for Musical Opening Record
Lionsgate says the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" is on track to earn $90‑$100 million domestically and $200 million worldwide in its opening week, a record for musical biopics. Yet director Dan Ree
Alicia Keys Calls Music Industry 'Old Boy Network'
Alicia Keys told The Times of London the music industry functions as a 'good old boy network' that keeps women out of producer and engineering roles, noting they make up just 2% of the business.
Why 'The Pitt' Fans Ship Characters Who Barely Share Scenes
HBO's hyper-realistic medical drama "The Pitt" has spawned a fervent online shipping culture despite—and partly because of—its near-absence of on-screen romance, with fans building elaborate couple na
Trump Set for First WHCD Speech as Media Girds for His Remarks
Media figures filled Friday night WHCD parties with anxiety and small talk about President Trump's first-ever appearance at the dinner, where mentalist Oz Pearlman will replace comedian Amber Ruffin a
Helena Bonham Carter Departs ‘The White Lotus’ Season Four Days Into Filming
While recent coverage has focused on Trump’s legal battles and the White House’s AI foreign‑policy push, HBO’s latest drama shift shows a high‑profile casting change in The White Lotus. Helena Bonham
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