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Amanda Peet Reveals Breast Cancer Battle Amid Parental Loss
Amanda Peet reveals her Stage I breast cancer diagnosis, treatment journey, and the emotional toll of facing the disease while both parents were in hospice care, in a candid New Yorker essay.
SNL U.K. Parodies Hamnet, Unleashes Real Paddington Bear
SNL U.K.'s premiere episode parodied the awards-season hit 'Hamnet' with a Gen-Z Shakespeare on ketamine, then skewered a Paddington Bear immersive experience with a rogue real bear — a sketch Studioc
Paapa Essiedu Gets Death Threats Over Snape Casting
Paapa Essiedu says he's received race-fuelled death threats, including 'Quit or I'll murder you,' since being cast as Severus Snape in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series — but tells The Sunday Times t
Doc Exposes $1B Art Feud Between Oligarch and Dealer
The three-part documentary "The Oligarch and the Art Dealer," which premiered Episode 1 at Sundance and just screened at CPH:DOX, unpacks the billion-dollar legal feud between Russian potash oligarch
Ben Lovett opens 750-capacity Pacific Electric in L.A.
Ben Lovett, Mumford and Sons keyboardist and head of Tvg Hospitality, opened Pacific Electric — a 750-capacity venue near downtown L.A. after six years of development — built around a promoter-indepen
BTS returns with comeback show featuring new album
BTS made a grand return to Seoul with a comeback show heavily featuring their new album, solidifying their role as a key force in South Korean soft power, even as leader RM performed through an ankle
Simon Helberg Nearly Missed Big Bang Theory Pilot
Simon Helberg reveals how he almost turned down the role that made him a household name, the behind‑the‑scenes dynamics of the pilot, and why he eventually walked away after a 12‑year run.
Charisma Carpenter Honors Nicholas Brendon, 54, in Instagram Tribute
Actor Nicholas Brendon, 54, died in his sleep of natural causes, prompting co‑star Charisma Carpenter to share an emotional Instagram tribute that highlighted his warmth, humor, and the 90s soundtrack
Greer: Streaming Cuts Residuals, AI Threatens Actors
At SXSW, Judy Greer and Kara Swisher debated how streaming’s loss of residuals and AI’s rise threaten lower‑tier Hollywood talent, while Greer highlighted newfound creative freedom for older actresses
BTS returns to stage in Seoul after four-year hiatus
K-Pop sensation **BTS** made a triumphant return to the stage in Seoul after a nearly four-year hiatus, delighting fans with a mix of new tracks and beloved classics. This highly anticipated concert,
Satirist Mocks 'Alpine Divorce' With 15 Absurd Breakup Trends
A satirical listicle mocks the 'Alpine Divorce' trend — dumping a partner mid-hike — by inventing 15 absurd alternative breakup trend names drawn from Hannibal's elephants, Les Misérables, the Trojan
Scott Evans Shares Book Picks for Women
Scott Evans, host of “Access Hollywood” and “House Guest,” shares his personal book recommendations, highlighting his appreciation for celebrity memoirs that offer genuine depth. His literary tastes e
Hong Kong’s ‘Another World’ Lands North American Deal
Hong Kong’s ‘Another World’—the first local animated feature to top the box office and win international awards—has secured global distribution deals, sparked a co‑production model, and may signal an
Duffer Brothers Launch Netflix Horror Wedding
The Duffer brothers debut their latest Netflix horror series, a wedding‑day nightmare starring Adam DiMarco and Camila Morrone, featuring a snow‑bound cabin, eerie family portrait, and a menacing ‘Sor
Riz Ahmed launches Bait comedy, tackles typecasting
Riz Ahmed, juggling a traffic‑jam interview and a car crash, reveals his new Prime Video comedy Bait, a ten‑year project that uses a Bond‑audition premise to explore the pressures of performance and t
Last One Laughing UK returns, Dead Man's Wire thrills
This week's top reviews highlight a mix of uproarious entertainment and sobering social commentary, from the laugh-out-loud return of "Last One Laughing UK" to the chilling revelations of "Inside the
Censored 1887 painting Mors Imperator returns to Berlin
Hermione von Preuschen's 1887 painting 'Mors Imperator,' rejected by the Berlin Academy of the Arts over fears it mocked Emperor Wilhelm I, is being shown at the Alte Nationalgalerie — its first displ
One Battle After Another Wins Best Picture, 98th Oscars
IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast recaps the 98th Academy Awards, noting the One Battle After Another’s Best Picture win and unveiling upcoming projects for stars like Jessie Buckley, Ryan Coogler, Mich
Gary Shteyngart finds universal in Cape Town
Gary Shteyngart finds the universal in Cape Town.
Trump's hostile takeover of Venezuela Inc.
The U.S. military seized Nicolás Maduro in a 2 a.m. raid in early January, and Trump has since installed Delcy Rodríguez as his handpicked CEO of Venezuela, routing all oil revenue through American-co
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