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Final Emmy Predictions in 116 Categories: HBO Max Poised to Dominate With ‘The Pitt’ as ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘Hacks’ Chase Opposite All-Time Records
Variety's final 2026 Emmy predictions have HBO Max leading networks at a projected 28 wins and Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' at 15 — a figure that would set a new comedy series record.
Dennis Quaid to Receive Patriot Ally Award at MV
Actor Dennis Quaid will be honored with the Patriot Ally Award at the May 23 MV Awards in Los Angeles, recognizing his long‑standing support for military‑focused storytelling, veterans, and the broade
Martha Argerich, 85, Ditches Setlist Mid-Concert
Martha Argerich, turning 85, scrapped her printed recital program mid-concert with Dong-Hyek Lim, repositioning Schubert's Fantasia as a 20-minute encore and letting Ravel's La Valse build to a high-w
Meryl Streep to Lead Netflix's 'The Corrections' Adaptation
Netflix has tapped Meryl Streep to lead a limited series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's National Book Award-winning novel "The Corrections," with "American Fiction" director Cord Jefferson directing
Matt Brittin Takes Over BBC as Davie Warns of 'Jeopardy'
Matt Brittin will succeed Tim Davie as BBC Director General on May 18, taking over an institution Davie described as facing 'jeopardy' from ideological attacks, financial strain, and overseas tech riv
XO Kitty Showrunner Breaks Down Min Ho Romance and Finale
"XO, Kitty" Season 3 showrunner Valentina Garza breaks down the central Kitty-Min Ho romance, a mid-season breakup driven by Kitty's insecurities, and the show's pivot toward personal growth and adult
Aurora & Tom Rowlands debut Tomora, drop Come Closer
Norwegian singer Aurora and Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands debut their new dance‑pop duo Tomora, releasing the 12‑track album Come Closer on April 17 and preparing a debut live set at Coachella.
Riley Releases The Palm House, a Dust‑Storm Tale
Gwendoline Riley’s seventh novel, The Palm House, reframes ordinary London life through a Sahara‑blown dust storm, exploring fragile friendships, family dysfunction, and past traumas with spare, contr
Inez and Vinoodh Mark 40 Years with Retrospective Book and Den Haag Show
Dutch photography duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin mark 40 years of work with a new Hannibal Books retrospective and an exhibition at Kunstmuseum Den Haag running through 6 September, featu
Lili Reinhart Recalls 'Suck In Your Stomach' Director Note
Lili Reinhart recalled a male director silently telling her to 'suck in your stomach' on set, contrasting the toxic experience with the empowering, female-led production of her new film Forbidden Frui
Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Every Easter Egg Explained
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," sequel to 2023's billion-dollar animated hit, packs nearly every scene with Easter eggs and references to past Mario games — from the 2007 Galaxy's Comet Observatory to
Bettina Köster of Malaria dies at 66
Bettina Köster, a pivotal figure in Berlin's 1980s avant-garde music scene, has passed away at 66. As the lead singer for influential all-female bands like Malaria!, she significantly impacted post-pu
Schuyler Weiss Produces Film Rosaleen on Sydney Opera
Producer Schuyler Weiss joins Nick Waterman and Meg Washington to bring the untold 1950s romance of Rosaleen Norton and Sir Eugene Goossens to the screen in the upcoming musical film Rosaleen.
Donald Glover Confirms Community Movie Is in Production
Donald Glover told Entertainment Tonight the Community movie is actively in development, with the cast discussing it in a busy group chat and the project backed by California tax credits, signaling a
Zach Shields Joins Cregger on 'Gladys' Prequel
Zach Shields has joined Zach Cregger to co-write the 'Gladys' prequel, a new horror film expanding on the breakout character from the hit movie 'Weapons,' which grossed $270 million and earned Amy Mad
Bruce Springsteen Unites Minneapolis with Songs and
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off their Land of Hope and Dreams tour in Minneapolis, with Springsteen delivering fiery speeches advocating for unity and peace. The concert served as a
Scream 7 Drives Horror Q1 Revenue, Indie Hits Surprise
Q1 2026 saw horror franchises like Scream 7 dominate the box office while indie and internet‑native titles delivered critical praise, highlighting a split between commercial star power and creative vi
John Lanchester, Patmeena Sabit and readers share
In March, **John Lanchester**, **Patmeena Sabit**, and **Guardian readers** shared their recent literary enjoyments, highlighting a common trend among writers to avoid contemporary fiction while activ
JD Vance announces Catholic memoir 'Communion' for June
Vice President JD Vance announced a new memoir, 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,' set for 16 June publication by HarperCollins, chronicling his journey to Catholicism and its role in his poli
V&A Teams with Games Festival for Friday Late
The Victoria & Albert Museum turned its Friday Late series into an interactive playground, pairing live‑coded music, indie games and performance art to showcase video games as cultural artifacts along
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