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BTS' Arirang Sets 110M Spotify First-Day Record
BTS’ six‑year‑long‑awaited album 'Arirang' shattered Spotify streaming records with 110 million global plays on day one, eclipsing Harry Styles and ranking among the platform’s biggest debuts ever.
BTS Reunites on Netflix, Announces 34-City World Tour
BTS reunited on stage for the first time since 2022, headlining Netflix's "BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang" concert in Seoul to debut tracks from their new album and announce a 34-city world tour.
Eagles Filmmakers Demand Egypt Release Detained Actor
The producers of Cannes-premiered drama "Eagles of the Republic" have formally demanded Egypt release actor Hassan El Sayed, detained since December on terrorism-related charges stemming from his roug
Hamish Hamilton directs Netflix livestream of BTS
Emmy and BAFTA award-winning director, Hamish Hamilton, known for his work on the Oscars and Super Bowl, is at the helm of Netflix's broadcast of BTS's highly anticipated comeback concert. This collab
Watch Project Hail Mary, see Gunna tour, explore La
This week offers a diverse entertainment landscape, from highly anticipated cinematic releases like 'Project Hail Mary' starring Ryan Gosling and the thought-provoking Italian drama 'La Grazia,' to a
BTS Releases ‘Arirang’ Album Before 260K Seoul Concert
BTS unveiled their new album ‘Arirang’ and announced a massive open‑air concert in Seoul expected to draw 260,000 fans, marking their first live show after a four‑year military hiatus and a worldwide
Chuck Norris, Martial Artist and Actor, Dies at 86
Martial artist and actor Chuck Norris, 86, died after a medical emergency, prompting tributes from family, fellow stars, and President Trump.
Warner Music Group inks Netflix documentary deal
Warner Music Group and Netflix have struck an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement to produce documentary series and films spotlighting WMG’s historic and contemporary artists, with Unigram handl
Thierry Frémaux Unveils Lumière Documentary at MoMA
French festival director Thierry Frémaux unveils a new documentary of restored Lumière brothers films, arguing that early cinema’s authentic images offer a trustworthy counterpoint for today’s AI‑driv
Jim Marshall Biopic Announced by Noto & Cronin
A new feature film is being developed by Jason Noto and Tim Cronin, in partnership with the Jim Marshall estate, to dramatize the life and legacy of the iconic rock‑photographer who captured pivotal m
'Arctic Link' Review: Beautiful but Adrift
Variety's review pans Ian Purnell's documentary "Arctic Link" as a well-shot but narratively adrift film that buries its remote Alaskan islanders under footage of fibre optic cable logistics aboard a
Esta Isla Debuts in NYC March 20 via Wiesner Distribution
Puerto Rican drama 'Esta Isla'—a three‑act portrait of coastal life, class divide, and resilient community—premieres today in New York City on March 20, spotlighting the island’s cultural identity ami
Malia Returns With Fifth Album 'If I'm Being Honest'
Malia is releasing her fifth studio album, 'If I'm Being Honest,' this spring, marking a confident new chapter years after being burned by an industry deal that cost her the masters to her breakthroug
Sara Dosa's 'Time and Water' Premieres at CPH:DOX
Filmmaker Sara Dosa, Oscar-nominated for 'Fire of Love,' premiered her documentary 'Time and Water' at Sundance and CPH:DOX, following Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason through the death of a glaci
Bagworm Review: Bernsen's Rusty Nail Horror Hits SXSW
Deadline reviews Oliver Bernsen's hallucinatory feature debut "Bagworm," an SXSW Visions selection that fuses body horror and Rick Alverson-style deadpan comedy as a man steps on a rusty nail and spir
Lily Allen's West End Girl Portrait Unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
A portrait of Lily Allen by Spanish artist Nieves Gonzalez, originally the cover of her hit album 'West End Girl,' has gone on display at London's National Portrait Gallery for the next year.
9 New Movies Critics Recommend This Week
This week, critics are buzzing about nine new movie releases, offering a diverse slate for both casual viewers and dedicated cinephiles. The selection highlights a range of genres and styles, ensuring
Thierry Frémaux explores cinema as faith in humanity
Thierry Frémaux, the director of the Cannes Film Festival, has created a film titled 'Lumière, le Cinéma!' which posits that the act of filmmaking is fundamentally an expression of faith in humanity.
Jonah Feingold Raises $3M for Romantical Media Venture
Filmmaker Jonah Feingold is raising $3 million to launch Romantical, a media company that will build a romantic‑comedy ecosystem spanning films, digital series, live events, and brand partnerships, wh
Beetz's 'They Will Kill You' Wows SXSW, Overwhelms by the End
Zazie Beetz headlines Kirill Sokolov's 'They Will Kill You,' a Satanist-apartment siege praised for its practical stunts at SXSW 2026 but criticized for losing momentum well before its 94-minute end.
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