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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

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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

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Wagner Moura in Talks for ‘Ocean’s 11’ Prequel With Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper

Oscar nominee Wagner Moura is in negotiations to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper in the new “Ocean’s 11” prequel for Warner Bros. Cooper is directing the film, which Warner Bros. has dated for release on June 25, 2027, and is also producing the project alongside LuckyChap, the production company led by Tom Ackerley, Josey […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel: Wagner Moura in Talks to Join Margot Robbie, Bradley Cooper (Exclusive)

Cooper is directing the prequel for Warner Bros.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Daveigh Chase, ’The Ring’ Star and Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Dies at 35

The actress, who broke out as a child star, also appeared in 'Donnie Darko' and 'Big Love.'

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

UTA Is All in on Creators — and Cannes Lions Is Where It’s Making Its Case

With its biggest Lions presence ever, the agency is betting the future of talent runs through creators. UTA's Raina Penchansky and creator Brandon Edelman — aka Bran Flakezz — explain why.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sepideh Moafi Says the Frustration Around ‘The Pitt’ Points to a Bigger Hollywood Problem

The HBO breakout reflects on visibility, cultural specificity and why women of color can’t wait for the industry to fix itself.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson Mull Their ‘SNL’ Legacy and Longevity: ‘I Could Do It Forever’

Bowen Yang is getting a bit nostalgic about his time on “Saturday Night Live.” Yang, who first joined the show as a writer in 2018 (joining the cast the following year), left in December — and he says it took him a beat to realize just what he had. But when he recently shot this […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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‘Matlock’ Writer Sues CBS and Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman Over Alleged Racist and Sexual Comments

John Lowe, a former writer on “Matlock,” filed a lawsuit against CBS Television Studios, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber on Wednesday. He alleged that “racially stereotyped comments about his body and genitalia” were made toward him and other Black cast and crew members, creating a “hostile work environment.” […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Paramount+, Starz, MGM+ and More Are Down to $1/Month With These Early Prime Day Video Deals

Prime Day doesn’t officially kick off until next week but the retailer is already rolling out unbeatable deals on their streaming platform ahead of anticipated releases this summer. Starting today through June 26, Prime Video channels such as Starz, Paramount+, MGM+ , AMC+ and BritBox and more channel add-ons are down to $.99/month for the […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors Season 24 Breaks Emmys Lineup Record With 178 Million Social Video Views

Variety and CNN’s “Actors on Actors” Season 24 is the franchise’s biggest Emmys lineup to date. The video series, which pairs actors in conversation with one another to discuss the top contenders of awards season, amassed an additional 80 million views from the previous season, reaching a total of 178 million views across all platforms. The […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Colman Domingo on Directing: “I Don’t Like to Hear the Word ‘No’”

The ‘Four Seasons’ star talks bringing a “yes, and” energy to set as he stepped behind the camera again for season two of the Netflix comedy.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The NHL’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Offseason Dilemma: How to Capitalize on Hockey’s Pop Culture Moment

Those romance novels are hot IP. The sport's ratings are up. Now pro leagues are figuring out how to get fans to the rink — and keep them.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Season Finale

The British TV presenter is urging men to get screened early.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The Twitch and YouTube streamer co-owns a gaming organization and lifestyle brand.

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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These Top-Rated Popcorn Machines Will Complete Your Home Theater

As summer descends upon us, one of the best ways to escape the heat — and stay entertained — is by watching a movie. Theaters see a spike in attendance in summer, largely due to tentpole studio releases that keep seats full through Labor Day weekend. But for those who prefer to enjoy films from […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026

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Lil Nas X Opens Up About Bipolar Diagnosis and Improved Mental Health: ‘Black, Gay and Bipolar? I’m Living Life on Extreme Hard Mode’

Lil Nas X is opening up about his mental health and bipolar diagnoses. The rapper took to Instagram on Wednesday to explain how he’s been doing since his arrest in Los Angeles in August. “When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past few years but I [didn’t] […]

entertainment  Jun 17, 2026