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China Box Office: ‘It’s OK’ Retains Top Spot During Quiet Weekend
China’s weekend box office barely moved, with the modest drama ‘It’s OK’ leading at RMB19.7 million while foreign titles like ‘Project Hail Mary’ and Korea’s ‘Salmokji’ hold steady. The market’s total
Veronica Roth Announces Alt‑Universe Divergent Novels
Veronica Roth unveiled a bold new direction for the Divergent franchise at BookCon, announcing a two‑book duology that imagines Tris choosing a different faction. While USA Today emphasizes the story’
Broadway's 'Fallen Angels' Revives with Byrne & O'Hara
Broadway revives Noël Coward’s 1925 farce ‘Fallen Angels’, starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, whose raucous physical comedy lifts the production despite the play’s dated script and modest supportin
Taraji P. Henson Says Co-Star Tyrese Gibson Was Able To “Blow Up” & Book Franchise Films After ‘Baby Boy’: “I Still Have Not Booked My Franchise”
Taraji P. Henson, a longtime equal‑pay advocate, told Hoda Kotb that after nearly 30 years in Hollywood she still hasn’t landed a franchise film, while her Baby Boy co‑star Tyrese Gibson quickly moved
Dorrance blends tap with street dance at Sadler’s
Michelle Dorrance’s Sadler’s Wells show blends tap with street dance forms, foregrounding collaboration over solo virtuosity, and features a cast that includes Memphis Jookin’ pioneer Lil Buck, Chicag
Siri Hustvedt Details Grief After Paul Auster’s Death
Siri Hustvedt recounts the weeks after her husband, novelist Paul Auster, died on 30 April 2024 from lung cancer, describing disorienting grief, physical symptoms, and a compulsive drive to tidy his s
Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Tops Box Office
The female gaze is moving from niche art to mainstream pop culture, with TV dramas, romance novels and blockbuster films centering women’s desires and inner worlds. Driven by $610 million in romantic‑
Guadagnino Stages Klinghoffer Opera in Florence
Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is staging a fresh, controversial production of John Adams’ opera The Death of Klinghoffer at Florence’s Maggio Musicale, blending music, choreography and a bold poli
Matt Bomer Records EP with Diane Warren for Magic Mike
Matt Bomer revealed he recorded a secret EP for the 2015 Magic Mike XXL sequel, collaborating with Oscar‑winning composer Ludwig Göransson and famed songwriter Diane Warren. Though the tracks—includin
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Drop Dead’ at Coachella
Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae onstage at Coachella to debut her new single “Drop Dead,” the lead track from her forthcoming third album slated for a June 12 release via Geffen Records.
Super Mario Galaxy Record Opening Boosts Theater Sales
The Super Mario Galaxy film's record-breaking debut is being framed as evidence that franchise-driven blockbusters are overtaking traditional auteur cinema at the box office.
Nicole Kidman Shares Mother’s Death Before Venice Win
Nicole Kidman disclosed that she learned of her mother’s death just minutes before accepting Best Actress for “Babygirl” at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, a shock that sent her on a frantic midnight b
Chile’s Larraín, Lelio, Alberdi Lead Guadalajara Fest
Chile’s three acclaimed filmmakers—Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi—headline the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival as guest country of honor, showcasing their works, hosting a Netflix‑mod
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Mother Mary’ Film Creates Pop Star
Director David Lowery and his team built an entire pop‑star mythology for the fictional Mother Mary in just six months, crafting a detailed career timeline, album, and stage show. Anne Hathaway learne
Theron Slams Chalamet, AI Replace Actors, Not Ballet
Charlize Theron publicly rebuked Timothée Chalamet for his reckless remarks about AI’s impact on ballet and opera, warning that while AI may soon replicate actors’ performances, it cannot replace live
Rebecca Miller Secures Scorsese Interview for Apple
Documentary filmmaker Rebecca Miller leveraged her connection to Daniel Day‑Lewis to secure Martin Scorsese’s participation in Apple TV+’ five‑part series 'Mr. Scorsese.' After cold‑calling his docume
Olga Rabinovich Funds Brazil’s Film Talent
Brazilian philanthropist Olga Rabinovich spent a year researching how best to aid a pressing domestic need and concluded the film industry was the answer. In 2019 she launched a financing initiative t
Watch WWE WrestleMania 42 Online – Two‑Night Event
WWE's WrestleMania 42 will unfold over two nights starting Saturday, Apr 18, featuring eight championship bouts and a live stream for fans worldwide. Rolling Stone mirrors the guide, while Variety’s c
Madonna unveils 'I Feel So Free' club‑house teaser
Madonna’s upcoming album 'I Feel So Free' preview shows her returning to her club‑house roots, borrowing from classic house an like Lil Louis's 'French Kiss' and Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'. The proj
Claudia Winkleman's Show Ends, Ending Winning Streak
Claudia Winkleman's BBC One Friday night chatshow, launched after her stint on Traitors, has been cancelled, ending a run that never escaped Graham Norton's shadow. While the show falters, other enter
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