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Broadway’s Beaches Opens to Mixed Reviews, Weak Score
The Broadway musical adaptation of Beaches opened at the Majestic Theatre but was criticized for a forgettable score, over‑the‑top performances, and stage clutter, leaving only the iconic ‘Wind Beneat
Leah Kateb Names Tobey Maguire Best Spider-Man
Leah Kateb, the Love Island USA star, declared Tobey Maguire the best Spider‑Man during a Variety panel, while also unveiling her perfume brand Skylar’s next moves and discussing how reality‑TV fame f
SVU Aims 30 Seasons, Hargitay Hints at Meloni Return
Mariska Hargitay affirmed Law & Order: SVU’s ambition to reach 30 seasons, celebrating its 28th season renewal and hinting at a possible reunion with Christopher Meloni as the series prepares for its
Disney Restarts Mormon Wives, Adds Ciara Miller to DWTS
Disney’s unscripted chief Rob Mills confirmed the restart of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’, announced fresh casting for ‘Dancing With the Stars’, and unveiled several new reality formats, includi
Netflix Releases 'The Wonderfools' Trailer
Netflix is rolling out the Korean superhero comedy 'The Wonderfools' on May 15, reuniting director Yoo In‑sik with star Park Eun‑bin and adding a quirky, power‑filled cast. The move underscores Netfli
Dancing With the Stars 35: Maura Higgins & Ciara Miller
ABC announced the 35th season of Dancing With the Stars will debut this fall, unveiling Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller as the first two celebrity contestants and promising a continuation of the record
Fox Orders 12-Episode The Interrogator Starring Stephen Fry
Fox has ordered 12 episodes of The Interrogator, a new drama starring Stephen Fry as a former MI6 agent who uses psychological tactics to extract confessions from dangerous criminals, with Luke Kleint
Garth's 'Restrained Affection' for Agnes, Explained
Brad Alexander explains that Garth in 'The Testaments' carries a 'restrained affection' for Agnes, doesn't understand romantic love, sees his Commander promotion as a way to advance Mayday's goals, an
Jon Favreau Admits He Was Wrong on Iron Man Death
Jon Favreau publicly reversed his earlier warning to the Russo brothers about killing off Tony Stark, praising the emotional impact of his Endgame death and noting Robert Downey Jr.’s upcoming role as
Vas Saranga Cast Agent in Netflix's I Will Find You
Vas Saranga joins Netflix’s limited series I Will Find You as FBI Agent Dev Chopra, expanding the cast of the Harlan Coben adaptation starring Sam Worthington, which follows a father who escapes priso
Ashley Graham Teases Cameo in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit: ‘It’s Very Exciting’
At Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit, supermodel‑turned‑entrepreneur Ashley Graham revealed a cameo in the upcoming Devil Wears Prada 2, emphasizing how the role can unlock new partnerships. Ag
Universal Sets Miami Vice ’85 with Jordan & Butler
Universal has officially confirmed the 2027 release of “Miami Vice ’85,” starring Oscar‑winning Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, directed by Joseph Kosinski and shot for IMAX.
Music Biopic Boom Hits Supply Crunch
While Google rolls out a free Gemini Mac app to broaden its AI reach, Hollywood is hitting a saturation point in music biopics, with a flood of releases—from Michael Jackson to the Beatles—draining th
Michael Jackson Biopic Skips Abuse, Sequel Hinted
Michael Jackson’s new biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, focuses on his early career up to 1988, deliberately sidestepping the child‑abuse claims that emerged later. Actors Colman Domingo and Nia Long
Scary Movie 6 Uses Michael Jackson Parody Poster
Scary Movie 6 unveiled a spoof poster that dresses its Ghostface killer as Michael Jackson, using taglines that reference the pop star’s longstanding child‑abuse allegations, sparking attention ahead
Heart Eyes 2 Lands Feb 2028 Release at Paramount
Paramount Pictures will co-produce and release 'Heart Eyes 2' on Feb. 11, 2028, taking over from Sony, which distributed the first rom-com slasher to $33 million globally on an $18 million budget.
Annecy Opens New Animation Institute, Featuring Laika
Annecy Animation Film Festival is inaugurating its new Cité Internationale du Cinema d’Animation on June 19, 2026, featuring a Laika showcase and an Ankama exhibition, turning the city into a year‑rou
Mark Gatiss Terrifies in RSC's 'Arturo Ui' Production
Mark Gatiss delivers a chilling, shape-shifting performance as Arturo Ui in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s bold, circus‑styled revival that fuses grotesque humor with a stark warning about fascist th
Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder, dies at 79
Dave Mason, the British guitarist who co-founded Traffic and penned 'Feelin' Alright?' and 'Hole in My Shoe' before embarking on a prolific solo and session career alongside Jimi Hendrix, George Harri
Afrobeats' global slowdown and rising costs
Afrobeats, once a booming export, now faces a global slowdown, shrinking marketing budgets, costly talent launches, and economic headwinds, prompting artists and industry insiders to scramble for a fr
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