Hollywood Reporter

‘Love Island USA’ Week 5 Recap: Movie Night Causes More Chaos and the Villa Has Its Own Red Wedding

As the finale looms, the fifth week of season eight of Peacock's hit reality dating series saw the fallout from movie night, several Islanders dumped from the villa and the couples test their singing abilities.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kathy Hochul Nabs Three Entertainment Union Endorsements In New York Governor’s Race (Exclusive)

Actors’ Equity, IATSE and AFM Local 802 are backing the Democratic incumbent for reelection, citing her support for the industry.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup)

Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in addition to what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Microsoft announced approximately 4,800 total job cuts across the […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Concert Film Land Emmy Nominations

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour: The Final Show” concert film have landed Emmy nominations. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” landed a total of nine nominations, making it the most-nominated Super Bowl halftime show in Emmys history. It was nominated for outstanding variety special […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Noah Wyle, Lisa Kudrow, Jamie Lee Curtis and More: Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors,’ Cover Stars and Podcast Guests Score Emmy Nominations

Variety is celebrating the 2026 Emmy nominees who have appeared on the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and the Awards Circuit Podcast. The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning, with “The Pitt” leading the pack with 25 nominations, followed by “Hacks” with 24. The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role

The ‘Back to the Future’ actor made an acting return after stepping away in 2020 due to memory and speech issues from Parkinson’s disease.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Katie Couric Thought She Suffered a Stroke. Then She Was Diagnosed With Temporary Amnesia

The veteran news anchor shared the experience in a Substack post titled 'The Day I'll Never Remember.'

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Hacks’ Sets Record for Most Comedy Emmy Nominations in a Single Year

The show landed 24 noms during Wednesday's announcement, second only to 'The Pitt.'

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ariana Madix Earns First Emmy Nomination for Hosting ‘Love Island USA’

Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules' alum was nominated for best host for a reality or reality competition program.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Five-Year Acting Retirement

Michael J. Fox has landed an Emmy nomination for his guest-star role on Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” a part he came out of five years of acting retirement for last year. When the 78th annual Emmy Award nominations were revealed Wednesday, Fox was among a list of outstanding guest actor in a comedy series candidates that […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Scores Five Emmy Nominations for ‘The Eras Tour: The Final Show’

Premiering on Disney+ last year, the concert film showcased the superstar performing the last date in her historical Eras Tour.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, Social Platform Zigazoo Launch Studio to Develop Content From Young Creators (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Montgomery’s media company Wheelhouse and kids and teens-friendly social media platform Zigazoo have teamed on a new studio that will develop projects based on content from Gen Alpha stars on the TikTok-style app. Named Zigazoo Studios, the joint venture will focus on developing content, live experiences, consumer products, brand partnerships and new business ventures […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Off Campus’ Helped The Beaches’ Queer Anthem “Edge of the Earth” Get Its Second Wind

The four-member Canadian rock band also reflects on this unique moment and share their pitch for the next season of ‘Heated Rivalry’: “If season two wants a lesbian, I will go on there.”

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Emmy Snubs and Surprises: ‘Stranger Things’ Shut Out of Major Races, Sydney Sweeney Misses and ‘Widow’s Bay’ Shocks With 19 Nods

It’s the morning of the 2026 Emmy nominations, and there were plenty of surprises early on. From unscripted triumphs to hard-campaigning celebs that didn’t make the cut, it’s already a heated race well ahead of the Sept. 14 ceremony. Read below for some of the biggest snubs and surprises of the morning. And remember: Some […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Rob Reiner Earns Posthumous Emmy Nomination For ‘The Bear’ Guest Role

The late filmmaker and actor did a three-episode arc as the character Albert Schnurr in season four.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Fruit Gathering’ Explores Dreams of Intimacy and Escape of Young Female Textile Factory Workers in Myanmar (Exclusive Trailer)

"Although the grueling pace of everyday life stifles opportunities for human connection, [two] women continue to dream of intimacy," reads a synopsis for Aung Phyoe’s Karlovy Vary film, the first Burmese movie at the Czech fest.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Connor Storrie Scores First Emmy Nomination Despite ‘Heated Rivalry’ Not Being Eligible

Connor Storrie has scored his first Emmy nomination — but it’s not for his breakout role in steamy hockey series “Heated Rivalry.” Instead, the actor received a nod for guest actor in a comedy series for his “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig on Feb. 28. Storrie helmed the series alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons, […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emmys 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Leads All New Shows With 19 Nominations

The acclaimed horror-comedy starring Matthew Rhys proved itself as the breakout hit of the spring, with a dominant showing in the 2026 Emmy nominations.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emmy Nominations Unveiled

'The Pitt' leads all nominees with a total of 25, followed by 'Hacks' with 24 (a record for a comedy series for noms in a single year) and 'Widow's Bay' with 19 (leading all new shows).

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Scores First Reality Competition Emmy Nomination in a Decade

The ABC reality series was last nominated in the category in 2016, earning the nod following its viral 34th season.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026