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Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than $100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a significant round of layoffs under new […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Canada Nabs Right to Compete in Embattled Eurovision Song Contest

Joining the original launch pad for superstar Celine Dion follows public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada gaining full membership in the European Broadcasting Union.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release

The actor has voiced the character since the original 'Shrek' hit theaters in 2001.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

HBO Announces Jay-Z Doc Series Directed By Rick Rubin

The eight-part series is set to release in the fall.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Matty Matheson Grades the Kitchen Skills of His ‘The Bear’ Co-Stars

A generous "10 out of 10 for trying," he says of his cast by the fifth and final season.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Suno Launches ‘Spark,’ New Incubator Program for Independent Artists

Suno on Thursday unveiled a new incubator program for artists, “Spark,” that it says is designed to allow artists to receive grants, mentorship and distribution opportunities for their work. The program — which is open to unsigned singers, songwriters and producers 18 and older – will give the selected individuals grants ranging in the thousands to tens of […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

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Keanu Reeves-Voiced Stop-Motion Samurai Animation ‘Hidari’ Steals the Show at Annecy: ‘Imagine ‘John Wick’ Set in Feudal Japan and Performed by Wooden Puppets on Steroids’

Keanu Reeves thrilled fans at Annecy, sending a video message to confirm his participation in samurai stop-motion project “Hidari.” “I think that the stop-motion and what they’ve done, their hope and ambition is very cinematic. It can be both big scale and very intimate, and with the script they have developed, I think it’s extraordinary. […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

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‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date

Donkey! Shrek’s chatty sidekick is taking the spotlight in “Donkey,” a spinoff in the beloved animated series. Universal and Illumination have slated “Donkey” to release on June 30, 2028. Eddie Murphy is returning to voice his signature role in the film, which will serve as an origin story of how a donkey became Donkey. A […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

François Arnaud, David Corenswet, Yvonne Strahovski To Star In ‘Three Days of Rain’ on Broadway

The play was last on Broadway in 2006 with Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Out in Hollywood Reveals 2026 Out Loud List of Best Un-Produced Queer TV Pilots

Out in Hollywood has unveiled the 2026 Out Loud list, featuring the best un-produced queer-focused pilot scripts from the past year. This year marks the sixth installment of the list, with Out in Hollywood once again partnering with Gersh. The chosen writers set to be feted at a special reception in Los Angeles hosted by […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

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François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’

“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain.” Anna D. Shapiro, a Tony winner whose credits include “Eureka Day” and “August: Osage County,” will direct the show, which premieres in February 2027 at a […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’

“Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of “The Handmaid’s Tale” will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain.” Anna D. Shapiro, a Tony winner whose credits include “Eureka Day” and “August: Osage County,” will direct the show, which premieres in February at a Shubert […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Digital Domain Appoints Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations (EXCLUSIVE)

Digital Domain has appointed Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations. Davenport will lead the company’s global operations strategy and support its next phase of growth. His appointment underscores Digital Domain’s commitment to industry clients and innovation. With over three decades of experience in visual effects, post-production, and creative services, Davenport has a record […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Cannes Lions Takeaways: From AI and Creators to Misinformation and Cool Cabanas

The sheer magnitude of brands on the Croisette during the marketer fest brought a slew of unexpected collaborations and a feeling that money ran freely these few days.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Rhiannon Giddens Previews New Album, ‘Hope Is the Thing With Feathers’: ‘It’s a Punctuation Point’ to ’20 Years of Me Being a Roots and Americana Artist’

If roots music in America has a poster woman, it’s Rhiannon Giddens, who we can always picture with her banjo, even if she’s doing projects as far afield from that as an opera. She has just announced her seventh album, “Hope Is the Thing With Feathers,” which she describes as a “culmination” of the two […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

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Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up Advice She Received From Jerry Seinfeld and Nearly Walking Away From Her Sitcom: ‘I’m Stronger Than I Ever Thought I Was’

Leanne Morgan wants her fans to know that she hasn’t gone Hollywood. Sure, she just released her second Netflix stand-up special, “Unspeakable Things,” and she recently wrapped production on the second season of her Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom, “Leanne” — which, no big deal, shoots on Warner Bros.’ “lucky stage” that once housed “Friends” and “The […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Music Industry Moves: Xavi Signs With Universal Publishing; Ellie Goulding Returns to WME; UTA Inks Top Filipino Group SB19

Música mexicana star Xavi has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, the company announced Thursday. The signing follows the release of his sophomore album, “Dosis,” and the single “La Diabla,” which surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide. Last year, Xavi became the youngest-ever recipient of the ASCAP Latin Music Award for […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Amazon Brings Back Its $299 iPad Deal for Prime Day

Apple’s iPad is synonymous with tablets, and now, you can get one for cheaper than ever, thanks to this latest Apple deal on Amazon. Amazon is offering the 11th-generation iPad on sale for just $299 online as part of its Prime Day deals. The latest deal gets you a generous $50 discount off its regular […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hasbro’s TV Contracts Allegedly Ask Child Voice Actors to Sign Rights Away for AI Use

"A parent or guardian’s approval should never be used as a blanket licence to capture, clone, train, or reuse a child’s voice indefinitely,” the U.K.-based Agents of Young Performers Association said in an open letter.

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026

Variety

Sean Hannity Gives Health Update to Explain ‘Puffy Face and Raspy Voice’ After Viewers Express Concern

Sean Hannity clarified that he’s being treated for a pinched nerve following concern and speculation about his health from viewers who noticed that he has had a “puffy face and raspy voice” during recent episodes of his Fox News show. Hannity says that the injury occurred while “training,” likely referring to his martial arts practice. […]

entertainment  Jun 25, 2026