The Guardian Culture

‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions

Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scriptedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn an unforgiving expanse of red dirt in the heart of Western Australia’s goldfields, a tense confrontation threatens to turn violent. As the cameras roll, grime-smeared prospectors confront an intruder caught red-handed on their claim.It is a classic episode of

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Lena Dunham Reportedly Made Gasp-Worthy Football Joke at Swift-Kelce Wedding Celebration: “Straight Guys Reenacting Gay Porn”

The 'Daily Mail' reports that the ‘Too Much’ writer, one of Swift’s longtime close friends, uttered the quip during a pre-wedding gathering on Thursday night.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

‘I Will Find You’ Star Britt Lower on Rachel’s ‘Spidey Sense’ and Why [SPOILER] as the Murderous Villain Was ‘Perfect Casting’

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes key storylines and details about “I Will Find You,” now streaming on Netflix. Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix murder mystery series, “I Will Find You,” appears to have captured most everyone’s attention. Just look at the numbers that the streamer has put out there. As Variety’s Jennifer Maas reported on Tuesday, “I […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

AMC Theaters CEO Lets Slip Details of Taylor Swift’s Wedding Before Deleting Post

Adam Aron posted a lengthy insider's account of the Swift-Kelce ceremony on X.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: Everything We Learned About the Star-Studded Ceremony at Madison Square Garden

As you’ve probably heard, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married on Friday and summoned a firestorm of non-stop media coverage. In case you’ve had a hard time keeping pace, let this be your guide to all the most important details of the star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden. First, the guest list, which some […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Hollywood Movies Have Always Been About America. On the 250th July 4, Are They Still?

A few days ago, the New York Times ran a provocative listicle entitled “What Is the Definitive Movie About America?” Their writers came up with a couple of inspired choices, like “Dazed and Confused,” along with a handful of head-scratchers (“Disclosure Day”? “The Florida Project”?). Since no one asked, I thought I would offer five […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jesse Eisenberg on Why He Doesn’t Want to Be Associated With Mark Zuckerberg

In a Karlovy Vary Film Festival talk, the actor-writer-director also discussed his lack of social media use and having a child.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Maggie Gyllenhaal Explains Her Love of Directing, Why It’s Like Being a Mother, and Not Celebrating July 4th This Year

At the Karlovy Vary film festival in the Czech Republic, she also discussed directing still being “predominantly a male job.”

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Maggie Gyllenhaal on Subverting Female Stereotypes and Why She Never Set Out to Break Taboos: ‘I’m Just Trying to Make Space for My Own Experience to Be Expressed’

In only two directorial outings, Karlovy Vary Film Festival honoree Maggie Gyllenhaal has managed to subvert more than 100 years of cinematic female stereotypes — “The Lost Daughter” acknowledged the darker aspects of motherhood and what’s expected of women, while “The Bride” gave the Bride of Frankenstein agency and autonomy. Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Beyoncé releases surprise new track for Fourth of July weekend

Morning Dew (Donk) reportedly conceived for Beyoncé’s second album B’Day, which will be reissued for its 20th anniversary in SeptemberShe popularised the shock drop in 2013 with the surprise release of her self-titled album. And on Saturday, Beyoncé did it again, dropping a new song out of the blue.The singer released the new track, titled Morning Dew (Donk), on the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Reports say the track was initially intended for her second album, B’Day, released in 2006. Continu

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

How Taylor Swift’s Wedding Puts a Cap on Her 20 Years of Writing About Marriage, From ‘Love Story’ to the Bitter ‘You’re Losing Me’ to the Triumphant ‘Eldest Daughter’

“I wouldn’t marry me, either,” Taylor Swift sang — bitterly, it’s fair to say — just a few years ago. Remember when the world’s biggest pop superstar was writing about how she had been deemed Not Marriage Material? You don’t? Most people probably wouldn’t. That particular line came in a heartbreaking but little-heard digital bonus […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Beyoncé Drops Unreleased Song ‘Morning Dew (Donk)’ Ahead of ‘B’Day’ 20th Anniversary Reissue

Beyoncé is ringing in July 4 with a treat for her fans, dropping the long-unreleased song “Morning Dew (Donk)” ahead of the 20th anniversary of her sophomore album “B’Day.” “Morning Dew (Donk),” which hit streaming services early Saturday morning, begins a 60-day countdown to the reissue of “B’Day” on September 4, which is also Beyoncé’s […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Scares Up $16 Million on Friday

Universal and Illumination’s army of Minions is taking over the box office for Independence Day weekend. “Minions & Monsters” claimed the No. 1 spot on Friday with $16 million from 4,243 North American theaters. Through the weekend, the animated sequel should gross $39.5 million domestically. In addition to its earnings since its July 1 release, […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

Jesse Eisenberg Says He Doesn’t ‘Want to Be Associated’ With Mark Zuckerberg: ‘If This Guy Is the Creator of This World, I Don’t Want to Live in That World’

Actor-director Jesse Eisenberg, who is at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival as the recipient of this year’s President’s Award, spoke about not reprising his role as Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming “The Social Reckoning,” the sequel to David Fincher’s 2010 drama “The Social Network.”  During an in-conversation event, the actor was asked if he […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ First Look Revealed in ‘Meet Haymitch’ Featurette

Happy Reaping Day, and happy birthday to Haymitch Abernathy. A “Meet Haymitch” featurette debuted Saturday in celebration of this auspicious date in Panem. It gives a first look at the origin story of Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, winner of the 50th Hunger Games and star of the upcoming “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Minions & Monsters’ Headed Toward Lower Than Expected $64.5M 5-Day Opening

The previous outing in the franchise, 'Despicable Me 4,' opened to $122 million two years go.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Variety

AMC Theatres CEO Shares Detailed Account of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding: ‘It Did Not Look Like Madison Square Garden’

AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron took to X on Friday night to share a detailed account of what went down inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding. “It did not look like Madison Square Garden,” Aron wrote in the since-deleted post. “Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceiling… was draped in peach […]

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Joby Baker, Star of ‘Good Morning World,’ Dies at 92

After surviving Pearl Harbor as a youngster, he acted in films with Paul Muni, Elvis Presley, Connie Francis, Jack Lemmon and three Gidgets.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

CBS to Host Star-Studded July 4 Special: Where to Watch ‘Great American Block Party 250’ Online

The three-hour primetime event will take viewers to concerts, parties and fireworks shows across the country.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Online

This year's star-studded special marks the largest show to date, celebrating both the 50th anniversary of Macy’s annual fireworks and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

entertainment  Jul 4, 2026