The Guardian Culture

Madonna & Graham review – it’s ‘gay heaven’ when Kylie arrives

You can’t blame Graham Norton for being tongue-tied over the icon. They have a nice, hammy time – and another pop queen serves them drinks – but where is the naughtiness? London, 26 May. Tower Bridge straddles the Thames like, say, Madonna in Like a Virgin. Piccadilly lights. Ray of Light vibes. Graham bricking it in a black cab. (Forget Norton: such is the superpower of tonight’s subject that her mere presence exorcises any need for surnames.) To all this – London, the dance floor, Graham, you,

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

Appeals Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Rape Conviction But Orders New Sentence

An appeals court on Friday rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to overturn his rape conviction in Los Angeles, but ordered a lower court judge to resentence him. Weinstein, 74, was convicted in 2022 of sexually assaulting a model at the L.A.-Italia Film Festival, and sentenced to 16 years in prison. On appeal, his lawyers argued that […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How DoorDash Is Turning the World Cup Into a Membership Moment

As an Official Tournament Supporter, the food delivery platform returns with its most ambitious Summer of DashPass campaign to date.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kanye “Ye” West’s Tampa Shows Will Go on Despite Rick Scott Petition, Planned Protest

The Tampa Sports Authority cited free speech principles in declining to cancel the rapper's two-night stand at Raymond James Stadium.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Brad Pitt Tallies Win in Lawsuit Over Winery Fight With Angelina Jolie

The long-running case has peeled back the origins of Pitt and Jolie's divorce.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift’s Arena-Sized Wedding: Here’s Everything We Know (and Don’t)

A Madison Square Garden wedding? Or an elaborate fake-out? Here are the facts, rumors and Polymarket odds on some of the biggest questions circling Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

Chef Sean Brock Reveals the 5 Fats That Flavor the Essential Fried Chicken at Darling Restaurant, Why He’s Obsessed With Vinyl and His Scary Dolly Parton Story

Sean Brock might be just as consumed with vintage Southern-flavored vinyl as he is with interpreting the original flavors of the American South. In his one-year-old West Hollywood restaurant Darling, a large listening bar is centered in the middle of the airy room, the plywood shelves filled with rarities from Dolly Parton to Merle Haggard…and […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

The Best Stereo and AV Receivers to Shop in 2026

The rise in popularity of soundbars and powered speakers over the years has diminished the necessity for a stereo receiver, but it’s still one of the most important components in a classic home audio or home theater system. It’s easy to overlook if you’re setting up your first system, especially if you’ve only ever used […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

‘Culpables’ and ‘My Fault’ Author Mercedes Ron Signs First-Look Deal With Amazon MGM

Amazon MGM has signed a first-look deal with Mercedes Ron, doubling down on an already hugely successful partnership with the bestselling author behind some of the biggest global hits on Prime Video. A Wattpad breakout, Ron is the writer of the “Culpables” trilogy of YA romantic fiction books, the Spanish-language movie adaptations of which have […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Lands ‘It’ and ‘Annabelle’ Screenwriter Gary Dauberman

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza’s killer animatronics are out for more blood. Blumhouse Atomic Monster has tapped Gary Dauberman to write the script for the next installment of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” Dauberman has penned some of the most successful horror franchises of the past decade including “It,” “Annabelle” and “The Nun.” The two previous “Five Nights at […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Taps Gary Dauberman to Pen Script

The writer behind the beloved 'It' movies and the 'Annabelle' movies is coming in to bring some fresh blood to the hit Blumhouse Atomic Monster video game movie franchise.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

‘Border’ Meets ‘Stand by Me’ in ‘Fränk,’ a Coming of Age for the Manosphere Era by ‘Tenet’ Assistant Director Tõnis Pill

A grim, personal real-life case inspired Tõnis Pill’s directorial debut, “Fränk.” When the director was a young boy living in a small Estonian town, a person with an intellectual disability died after tragically falling under a train. A rumor quickly spread that a gang of boys, used to bullying the man, was responsible for pushing […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Luis de la Rosa, ’Spider-Man’ Animator, Dies in Annecy Train Incident at 34

The Mexican artist had been attending the Annecy Animation Film Festival in France and his credits include ’Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy.’

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The earthquake in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe, the resignation of Keir Starmer and the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distressing Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

A24 Explains Why AI Deal With Google Exists: ‘We’d Rather Have a Seat at the Table Than on the Sidelines’

A24 explained its research partnership with Google’s DeepMind unit as a bid to have “a seat at the table“ in Hollywood’s reckoning with AI after fans pelted the independent studio with criticism for embracing the technology. “This is a research partnership,” A24 communications rep Sophia Shin said about the deal in a statement first reported by […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

Lloyd Kaufman Looks at Legacy of Legendary Troma Entertainment: ‘It Birthed the Marvel Cinematic Universe’

Appearing on a screen straight from the legendary Troma Entertainment headquarters in Long Island, New York, veteran producer and filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman has both hands occupied: one is gripping a compact vape pen, the other holding a massive can of sugar-free energy drink. It would be a pretty standard sight for a busy producer, but […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

CAPE Announces 2026 Emerging Executives Committee

The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) has announced its Emerging Executives Committee for 2026. The initiative, known as CEEC, will be supported by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and the Robert & Lien Chen Family Foundation. CEEC aims to fast-track rising Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander assistant and coordinator-level employees to […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tim Robbins, Sissy Spacek Join Emma Stone, Chris Pine in Romantic Comedy ‘The Catch’

Shawn Levy and Dan Levine's 21 Laps is producing the Universal comedy along with Fruit Tree, the banner run by Stone and Dave McCary.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

Toronto Film Market Attracts More Than 150 Sales and Promotional Companies

The first-ever Toronto film market has attracted more than 150 sales companies and promotional bodies. The bazaar, known as TIFF: The Market, takes place Sept. 10-16, running as part of the Toronto Film Festival. Among the confirmed exhibitors are Goodfellas, Anton, Playtime, AGC Studios, CAA, Pyramide, XYZ Films, WME, FilmNation, UTA and more. Last week, […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Variety

‘1923’ Star Darren Mann Signs With Paradigm (EXCLUSIVE)

Darren Mann has signed with talent agency Paradigm for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. He continues to be repped at Principal Entertainment, Webster Talent, and by attorney Jared Bloch. Mann most recently appeared in “1923,” the hit “Yellowstone” prequel that streamed on Paramount+. The show served as a followup to the previous “Yellowstone” prequel “1883.” […]

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026