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Devil Wears Prada 2 Hires Human Artist Over AI for Film Meme
Artist Alexis Franklin revealed she hand-painted an AI-style meme featured in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' after director David Frankel chose to hire her over generative AI — a move that resonated with
Alternativa Film Festival Names 7 Winners, Plots Africa Pivot
The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival closed in Medellín with $20,000 feature prizes awarded across Latin American and Asian cinema, while organizers unveiled Africa as the next focus region and a new dis
Christo’s Cloud Installation to open at Gagosian
A long‑unrealized 1968 Christo design, “Air Package on a Ceiling,” will finally be realized in a massive, internally lit ‘cloud’ installation at Gagosian London from May 21 to August 21, after a hidde
Montero's Barbican Recital: Spanish Postcards Meet Beatles Improv
Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero delivered a Spanish-themed solo recital at the Barbican as part of her three-concert residency, blending 250 years of Iberian repertoire by Scarlatti, Albéniz, and
Arinzé Kene Commands Brighton Dome in Kohlhaas
Arinzé Kene delivers a thundering one-man performance as Michael Kohlhaas, a 16th-century horse-dealer who turns rebel after a baron steals his stallions, in a 90-minute Brighton Dome production of He
Emma Thompson: The Perfect Celebrity
Senior Atlantic editor Dan Zak gushes over Emma Thompson’s chameleon‑like talent, calling her the perfect celebrity, while also sharing his binge‑watch picks—from the post‑apocalyptic drama Paradise t
Review: 'The Travel Companion' Is a Perceptive Indie Bromance
Variety reviews 'The Travel Companion,' the debut feature from Travis Wood and Alex Mallis, a Tribeca-premiering indie comedy about a stalled New York filmmaker whose lopsided bromance unravels when h
Spotify Mood Playlists Criticized, Curated Alternatives
Spotify’s surge of mood‑based playlists has drawn criticism for turning music into background muzak, while Guardian writers respond with curated selections across excited, romantic, angry, and relaxed
Connor Storrie Introduces Olivia Rodrigo as She Debuts New Song ‘Begged’ From Upcoming Album on ‘SNL’
Olivia Rodrigo hosted SNL and premiered her new ballad “Begged,” performing on a swing that mirrors the cover of her forthcoming album set for June 12. Introduced by Connor Storrie and later by Debbie
Aziz Ansari Portrays FBI Director Kash Patel on SNL
As Trump wrestles with legal setbacks and the White House evaluates Anthropic's Mythos, Saturday Night Live turned its spotlight on the president’s ally Kash Patel, with Aziz Ansari delivering a scath
Catane Debuts at SEEfest LA After Decade of Development
Ioana Mischie's directorial debut "Catane," a comedy-romance about a Romanian village feigning disabilities to claim government benefits, opened the 21st SEEfest in Los Angeles after a decade of fundr
Steve Carell's 11 Emmy Noms Await Win on Rooster
Steve Carell’s 11‑nomination Emmy drought could finally end with HBO Max’s hidden comedy Rooster, a college‑set series co‑created by the Scrubs duo. The show’s strong ensemble—including Danielle Deadw
SAG‑AFTRA Strikes Deal with Studios, Adds AI Guardrails
SAG‑AFTRA and the studios’ producers’ alliance have struck a tentative four‑year contract that includes AI safeguards, a pension fund boost, and will now await approval from the guild’s 160,000‑member
Lily Allen Stages Full 'West End Girl' Album
Lily Allen transformed her 'West End Girl' album into a full‑length theatrical concert, performing only the new material in intimate venues before planning a limited arena run.
Beau Starr, 'Goodfellas' and 'Halloween' Actor, Dies at 81
Beau Starr, a character actor known for roles in Goodfellas, the Halloween franchise, and the TV series Due South, has died at age 81 in Vancouver, with his brother Mike Starr announcing the death.
Curry Barker Teases A24 Texas Chainsaw Reimagining
YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, tapped by A24 to write and direct a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre reimagining, says he wants to lean into the 'uncomfortability' of Leatherface's family—a concept he argu
Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell and Wagner Moura to Star in ‘Art’ Satire From ‘City of God’ Director Fernando Meirelles
Fernando Meirelles is directing a Cannes‑market debut of “Art,” a satire of modern art based on Yasmina Reza’s play, starring Oscar nominees Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell and Wagner Moura with a screen
Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell & Wagner Moura Set For Comedy ‘Art’ From Director Fernando Meirelles & Screenwriter Christopher Hampton; 193 Launches For Cannes Market
A star‑studded comedy adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s play “Art” is being launched at Cannes, featuring Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell and Wagner Moura under director Fernando Meirelles. At the same time,
Post Malone Delays Stadium Tour to Finish 40‑Song Album
Post Malone has postponed the opening of his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, canceling six early dates to give himself three weeks to finish his 40‑song double LP The Eternal Buzz. The tour now kicks off
Mayor Karen Bass Calls for Unlimited Film Tax Credit
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has joined the push for an uncapped state film tax credit, framing it as essential to preserving jobs and the city’s entertainment identity as she battles a June 2 reelect
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