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Dolly Parton tops US favorability poll at 70%, beats Obama by 50+ points
Dolly Parton topped a University of Massachusetts/YouGov poll of 1,000 Americans on 20-plus international figures with 70% favorability and a net +65 score, beating Barack Obama and Volodymyr Zelensky
YMU Promotes Five Agents as Bekhait Steps In as Interim MD
UK talent agency YMU Group has promoted five agents in its entertainment division, with four elevated to Executive Director and one to Senior Executive Director, as CEO Mary Bekhait continues serving
Coughlan, Aimee Lou Wood to Host SNL U.K.
SNL U.K. has booked 'Bridgerton' star Nicola Coughlan and 'White Lotus' breakout Aimee Lou Wood to host Episodes 5 and 6 on April 25 and May 2, with Foo Fighters and Meek as musical guests.
ACID Unveils 2026 Cannes Lineup of Nine Indie Films
ACID has unveiled its 2026 Cannes lineup of nine independent films, opening with the French debut "Under A Bad Star" and spanning titles from Iran, Switzerland, and a Cambodia-set Serbia co-production
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Holds UK Box Office No 1
Universal's "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second straight weekend with £5.5 million, while event cinema and a packed mid-April slate — led by "Lee Cronin'
Liam Gallagher Turns Grateful After Oasis Rock Hall Induction
After years of deriding the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher posted a series of X tweets expressing gratitude, confirming attendance, and playfully acknowledging the band's in
Stewart Mocks Trump's 'I'm a Doctor' Jesus Photo Defense
On this week's Daily Show, Jon Stewart tore into Donald Trump for claiming a since-deleted Truth Social photo showing himself as Jesus healing the sick was actually "me as a doctor," mocking the excus
Sony Pictures Debuts Beyond Spider‑Verse Trailer
Sony Pictures unveiled a first‑look trailer for “Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse” at CinemaCon, revealing Miles Morales trapped in an alternate dimension with villainous alternate selves, a showdo
Sony Confirms R-Rated Animated Bloodborne Film
Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon an R-rated animated Bloodborne film co-produced with PlayStation Productions and YouTube creator Seán McLoughlin (JackSepticEye), with the studio pledging the adap
Sorkin Unveils 'Social Reckoning' Trailer at CinemaCon
Aaron Sorkin debuted the first trailer for 'The Social Reckoning' at CinemaCon, his long-awaited sequel to 'The Social Network' starring Jeremy Strong as a grown-up Mark Zuckerberg facing the Facebook
Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Debuts, Aug 21
Sony unveiled the first look at the sixth Insidious film, "Out of the Further," at CinemaCon, introducing a new cast and a plot where a mother can bring demons into the real world, with a theatrical r
Sony's Rothman Tells Exhibitors: Longer Windows, Less Ads, Lower Prices
Sony's Tom Rothman, the first studio chief to take the CinemaCon stage, told exhibitors they must enforce longer theatrical windows, slash ad-heavy pre-shows, and restore affordability if the industry
Jennifer Hudson Returns to Idol as Disney Night Judge
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson is returning to American Idol for the first time in over a decade as a guest judge and first-time mentor on the April 20 Disney Night.
Isa Mazzei’s ‘Faces of Death’ Debuts, ‘Tetris’ Essay
Writer‑filmmaker Isa Mazzei co‑writes and executive‑produces IFC’s new “Faces of Death” while publishing an essay “Tetris” that links millennials’ exposure to graphic online content with trauma and em
Malcolm in the Middle Revival Hits 8.1M Views in 3 Days
Disney's revival of "Malcolm in the Middle" drew 8.1 million global views in its first three days, making it the biggest season premiere of 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu, while also driving a 107% surge in
TCM Acquires 'Beyond The Border' Latino Documentary
Turner Classic Movies has secured exclusive rights to the documentary 'Beyond The Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood', directed, written and produced by sisters Clara and Julia Kuperberg, with
Zach Cregger & Roy Lee to Produce Little One Comedy
Zach Cregger and Roy Lee are teaming up as producers on the dark comedy Little One, Alex Kavutskiy’s feature directorial debut, with Hammerstone Studios financing and a June Los Angeles shoot slated a
Péter Magyar's Win Over Orbán Sparks Celebration
In a decisive election, the Tisza party, headed by Péter Magyar, trounced Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz, ending his 16-year tenure. Supporters poured into Budapest's streets, cheering the histo
1,000+ Creators Oppose $111bn Paramount‑Warner Merger
Over a thousand film and TV creators have publicly opposed the $111 bn Paramount‑Warner Bros Discovery merger, arguing it will further concentrate media power, reduce competition, and jeopardize jobs
Karol G Becomes First Latina Woman to Headline Coachella
Karol G became the first Latina woman to headline Coachella in the festival's 27-year history, delivering a 90-minute set on the final night of weekend one that blended regional Latin styles with her
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