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Why Taylor Swift’s Reunion With Country Music for ‘Toy Story 5’ Ought to Get Her a First Date With Oscar

On June 10, Taylor Swift marked another small career milestone when her “Toy Story 5” song “I Knew It, I Knew You” “closed the panel” at country radio, getting instantly added at all 157 stations that report to Mediabase’s country chart — something that’s only occurred three times before, and never for a female artist. […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Walter Parazaider, Co-Founder of Chicago, Dies at 81

"This amazing music may have never been heard had it not been for Walt's vision," the band said in a statement on Wednesday.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Matthew Rhys on That Devastating Finale Reveal and Grilling Creator Katie Dippold About Season 2: ‘What’s Gonna Happen?!?!”

SPOILER ALERT: The following article contains plot details from “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time!,” the Season 1 finale of “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV. The curse was coming from inside the house. Over the 10-episode first season of “Widow’s Bay,” the horror-comedy hybrid that’s become a breakout hit for Apple TV, Tom […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Figured Out How to Make Marvel Movies ‘Not Be a Letdown’ After ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’

Robert Downey Jr. can’t say much about “Avengers: Doomsday,” the upcoming Marvel tentpole that reintroduces him to the franchise as the villainous Doctor Doom, but he is assuring comic book movie fans that it will live up to the hype. Speaking to CBR alongside co-director Joe Russo, the Oscar winner said the movie “landed in […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Emmy Predictions: Short Form Categories — ‘SubwayTakes,’ Tom Segura and the After-Show Crowd Vie for Recognition

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

How to Watch The Knicks Championship Parade Live Online

The New York Knicks are taking over the Canyon of Heroes. After clinching their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan on Thursday, June 18. The celebration is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. ET near Battery Park before traveling north along Broadway […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Betches Signs With CAA for Podcasts and Creator Representation

The brand is home to the podcasts 'U Up?,' 'Mention It All' and 'Style Therapy.'

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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‘Disclosure Day’ Anchor Courtney Grace on Delivering That Final Broadcast and Quitting Her Job to Pursue Acting: ‘It Felt Like Home’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Disclosure Day,” now playing in theaters. While Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi film is headlined by performances from Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor — both of whom have received their fair share of praise from critics — it’s newcomer and former journalist Courtney Grace who has generated some of the […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Latine Immigrant Representation Drops to 25% Across Scripted TV: Industry ‘Cannot Rely on a Few Programs to Represent the Whole’

Representation for Latine immigrants on TV has hit a new low, according to a report from Define American, conducted in partnership with USC’s Norman Lear Center. The “Change the Narrative, Change the World” report assessed 201 immigrant characters across 80 episodes of 62 scripted series, all of which aired between July 2023 and June 2025. […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comic and Sinatra’s Opening Act, Dies at 87

He also formed a groundbreaking partnership with future 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star Tim Reid and helped striking performers get paid at The Comedy Store.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Venice 2026: The Films Most Likely to Make the Cut

After a studio-free Cannes, all eyes are on the Lido — where David Fincher, Aaron Sorkin, Werner Herzog and a deep art-house field could make for a landmark 83rd edition.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

Tom Dreesen, Stand-Up Comedian Who Opened for Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, a prolific stand-up comedian known for touring with Frank Sinatra and performing in “Spaceballs” and the TV movie “Columbo: Murder in Malibu,” died Wednesday. He was 86. The news of Dreesen’s death was shared by his family on his official Facebook page. “He wanted you all to know how much joy you brought […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Contestant Beatriz Hatz on Her Friendship With Melanie, Gabriel’s Recoupling and Seeing Online Hate: ‘My Time in the Villa Was Just Enough’

Ten days into Season 8 of “Love Island USA,” Paralympian and now ex-islander Beatriz Hatz was sent home after her couple was put to the test with a nationwide vote. Hatz’s partner, Gabriel Vasconcelos, was made to couple up with bombshell and newcomer Jennifer “Jen” Terry after America decided which contestant each of the three […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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This ‘Benson & Brunson’ Knicks Tee Celebrates Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay’s Endearing Friendship

There are few New Yorkers more beloved right now than Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay — and few franchises more woven into the fabric of modern New York culture than the Knicks and “Law & Order: SVU.” So when I came across a T-shirt that somehow managed to combine all four — Brunson, Hargitay, the […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Lukas Gage Says ‘Prison Break’ Reboot Will Be “Really Dark” and Teases “We Might See a Couple of OGs Coming Back”

Gage is currently shooting the new series while also starring alongside Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in Netflix rom-com 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Variety Announces Brand Entertainment for Fans  Event Spotlighting Leaders at Cannes Lions

Variety will host Brand Entertainment for Fans, presented by Walmart Connect, on Monday, June 22, during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, bringing together executives from Walmart, the NFL, L’Oréal USA and Spotify. The event will convene from the sports, music, retail and beauty industries for a conversation exploring how brands are succeeding at the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce.   Moderated by Variety’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Littleton, the discuss

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer: Tom Holland Fights Hulk and Loses Control of His Powers

Sony Pictures has released a new trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland back as Spidey/Peter Parker. The Sony and Marvel film is set to premiere in theaters on July 31.   Following 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the latest entry into the Spider-Man universe (directed by Destin Daniel Cretton) picks up four years after […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Holland Is Back Swinging in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer

The feature thwips into theaters on July 31.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Olivia Wilde on “Traumatizing” CinemaCon Moment and What Tom Cruise Said About It

The actress and filmmaker sat for a lengthy conversation with Alex Cooper on her SiriusXM series ‘Call Her Daddy,’ dishing on hitting rock bottom amid ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ to Harry Styles romance.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Variety

Daveigh Chase, Disney’s Lilo Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35

Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s original animated movie “Lilo & Stitch” and terrified audiences as Samara Morgan in “The Ring,” died Tuesday, according to TMZ. She was 35. Chase’s boyfriend told TMZ, which broke the news of her death, that she died from meningitis and an infection in her blood after being hospitalized […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026