Entertainment - Friday, July 17, 2026

In a significant move that has been tried before, the Television Academy’s Board Of Governors voted to drop several categories from the Primetime Emmy show, taking place this year on NBC Monday September 14, and move them to the Creative Arts ceremonies which will be held on the weekend of September 5 and 6. For […]

Deadline • 1 day ago

From mega-hit franchises to a destructive drug addict to a cowgirl whose husband is hiding a secret love affair, Anne Hathaway has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading women for more than 25 years. With the Oscar winner reuniting with Christopher Nolan as Penelope in “The Odyssey,” the highest-profile stop in a landmark 2026 […]

Variety • 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: Hot off of notching two Emmy noms this year, we hear that Colman Domingo is looking to co-write an original live-action take about Princess Tiana inspired by Disney’s animated 2009 feature, Princess and the Frog. We understand, per sources, that the 2x Oscar nominee will co-pen the feature with 2020 Tony nominated Slave Play […]

Deadline • 1 day ago

Olivia Dean skipped a grade, as far as the touring circuit goes. Soon after taking the stage at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena for a two-night stand this week, the singer said, “The last time we played in L.A., we played two shows at the Fonda, I think a year ago. Was anybody at those shows?” That […]

Variety • 1 day ago

The band members Steve Lacy and Syd, both of whom have new solo albums out now, reunite with the producer Matt Martians to discuss achieving TikTok fame, writing a Beyoncé song and staying a family.

NYT Arts • 2 days ago

Apple is raising prices for its music streaming service, Apple Music, for subscribers in the U.S. and other countries. The individual plan for Apple Music will not cost $11.99 a month, up from $10.99. “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today,” Apple said in a statement […]

Deadline • 1 day ago

Matt Damon has cemented himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety is ranking his 12 best film performances. After getting his start with small roles in films such as “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and the prep-school drama […]

Variety • 1 day ago

The conclusion to the Hearstopper TV universe is here in the form of a film, Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever, based on Alice Oseman’s sixth graphic novel in the series of the same name as well as her Nick and Charlie novella written back in 2015. Following three seasons of the show, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and […]

Deadline • 1 day ago

Not all 4K TVs are made equally. There are plenty of 4K TVs that are colorful, large and sharp, but not all of them have the same features and settings or have the same picture and audio quality. With so many to pick, it may be tough to find the best one for your home […]

Variety • 1 day ago

Informative histories, modern retellings and genre-bending homages will take you back to the long road to Ithaca.

NYT Arts • 2 days ago

Sundance double prize-winning documentary American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, the story of the groundbreaking Chicano activist and director, opens at Film Forum in NYC. Friday night’s screening — with Valdez, director David Alvarado and Lou Diamond Phillips — is sold out, and the weekend looks strong for the rare film of any size […]

Deadline • 1 day ago

Netflix paid $587 million in cash when it purchased Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, the company disclosed in a federal filing. As part of the company’s Form 10-Q report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Netflix confirmed that it completed an acquisition in March “for a total purchase price of approximately $587 million. The disclosure […]

Variety • 1 day ago