The Guardian Culture

Still blazing after all these years: Mel Brooks at 100

The director of The Producers hits his century as a uniquely beloved entertainer who embodies his conviction that ‘comedy is the opposite of death’Mel Brooks’ story is that of the US and Jews and American Jewish comedy. He was born on the kitchen table of a tenement in Brooklyn a century ago in the same month Marilyn Monroe made her own entrance on the opposite coast. The son of European immigrants, Brooks was brought up by his mother after his father died when Melvin was just two years old. He

entertainment  Jun 28, 2026

The Guardian Culture

I was a whinger, a cynic, a misanthrope. Then I saw Harry Styles live – and I will never be the same again

I knew my 11-year-old son would love an evening at Wembley with his favourite star. But nothing prepared me for what it would mean to meThe answers to some little questions are hugely revealing. We pass it off as small talk, but asking about somebody’s first anything often reveals all you need to know about who they are today and why. If only I’d understood the implications of buying Wig Wam Bam by Black Lace as my debut music purchase – had known it would shape so many future interactions and r

entertainment  Jun 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jennifer Lopez Makes Surprise Appearance at Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest to Intro ‘Off Campus’ Panel

The singer and actress kicked off the panel with Belmont Cameli, Ella Bright, Stephen Kalyn, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks and Josh Heuston, along with creator Louisa Levy.

entertainment  Jun 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

CNN Newsroom Wary of Bari Weiss’ Potential Oversight Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Mark Thompson, CNN's editor-in-chief, reportedly told Paramount officials he would not share oversight of CNN with another executive, according to The New York Times.

entertainment  Jun 28, 2026

Variety

‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon; Will Focus on Charlie’s Story From ‘One Golden Summer’ Sequel Book

Get ready to return to Barry’s Bay: “Every Year After” has been renewed for a second season at Amazon’s Prime Video less than a month after its debut. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel “Every Summer After,” the first season of the drama tells the friends-to-lovers-to-second-chance-romance story of Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Prime Video’s ‘Every Year After’ Renewed for Season 2

Amy B. Harris returns as showrunner for the Prime Video series that will expand the Barry’s Bay universe and follow Fortune’s novel, ‘One Golden Summer.’

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Comedy With Kristen Wiig Still Without Release Date Amid “Unreleasable” Claim

The Oscar nominee has previously described the film as a “classic comedy,” comparing it to 'Step Brothers,' 'Clueless' and 'Trading Places.'

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Elon Musk Posts Armie Hammer’s Controversial Comeback Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ on X

Elon Musk posted Armie Hammer’s “Citizen Vigilante” to his X account on Friday, sharing the controversial indie-actioner with his 240 million followers. The link was active for about 48 hours and went dark on Saturday. Directed and written by 60-year-old German filmmaker Uwe Boll, “Citizen Vigilante” was notably banned in his home country for depicting […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Here’s How to Watch Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online

The best boxers in the world travel to New York City, where Puerto Rican fighter Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defenses his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 27. Zayas vs. Ennis pay-per-view event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch Jordan vs. Argentina World Cup Match Live Online

The teams will match up at Dallas Stadium for the final day of Group J play.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Cannes Lions: The Pitches, Panels, Parties and Prognostication That Resonated Most During a Scorching Week on the Croisette

The biggest winners this past week at Cannes Lions were undoubtedly … the ice cream vendors. During a scorching week in the south of France, an estimated 13,000-plus Cannes Lions attendees hustled up and down the Croisette in Cannes for meetings, panels, pitches and more meetings. The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Annecy Colombian Short ‘Once in a Body’: Fiction Rooted in Real Experiences

For Colombian rising animation talent María Cristina Pérez, whose experimental short “Once in a Body” (“Una vez en un Cuerpo”) competed in the Annecy Animation Festival’s Perspectives sidebar, human connection is the overriding theme in her growing body of work. This is her fourth short, which she dedicates to her sister. “The story portrayed in […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Prime Video Drops First Teaser for ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman

Adapted from Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, the STEM-inspired romance follows a fake relationship between a brilliant Ph.D. candidate and the school’s intimidating professor.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Annecy Names Colombia 2027 Country of Honor

The most prominent animation festival in the world, Annecy, has named Colombia as its Country of Honor next year, a significant nod to the South American nation’s burgeoning animation industry. The honor was awarded by the 66-year-old festival and its market, Mifa (Marché International du Film d’Animation), long deemed the premier global gathering for animation […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Elon Musk Posted Armie Hammer’s Banned Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ on X for 48 Hours

The film is one of Hammer's first indie projects since he was dropped by his agency following allegations of sexual misconduct in 2021. Writer-director Uwe Boll says a sequel is coming next year.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Annecy Winners: ’The Violinist’ Takes Top Prize, ’Iron Boy’ Sweeps Three Awards and Don Hertzfeldt Scores Best Short

“The Violinist” beat out major competition at Annecy, such “In Waves,” “Viva Carmen” and “Iron Boy,” all already big hits at Cannes, to win on Saturday the biggest festival prize in animation: Annecy’s feature film Cristal. A tale of two young violinist virtuosos in and after WWII Singapore, “The Violinist” certainly had its fans at […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Singapore Period Drama ‘The Violinist’ Wins Annecy

The hand-drawn feature from director Ervin Han and Raúl García took the Cristal for best film at the international animation festival. Louis Clichy's debut 'Iron Boy' won the audience award.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Vanilla Ice’s Freedom 250 Concert in D.C. Canceled Due to ‘Inclement Weather’ That Doesn’t Materialize

There was no measurable rain in Washington, D.C. Friday night, but even a threat of scattered showers was enough to melt Vanilla Ice’s planned performance on the National Lawn as part of the Freedom 250 events, as the free show was called off hours before it was set to occur due to “inclement weather.” Vanilla […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

‘House of Criticism’ Review: A Pensive and Touching Portrait of Married Art Critics Jerry Saltz and Roberta Smith (It Is Only, at Moments, a True-Life Christopher Guest Movie)

The way art connects (and saves) these two on a daily basis is its own idiosyncratic story, and it speaks to a certain vanishing culture of passionate New York literary brainiacs that used to be thought of as practically the essence of the city.

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026

Variety

Christopher Nolan Says Playing it Safe With Mainstream Movies ‘Doesn’t Work’: ‘The Audience Is Looking for Something New’

Christopher Nolan recently told The New York Times that Hollywood studios should take more risks with their blockbusters, because audiences are desperately “looking for something new.” “If you’re really interested in movies and the history of movies, the one thing you see absolutely is that you have to take risks to succeed. The biggest risk […]

entertainment  Jun 27, 2026