Variety

Kurt Russell Receives Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival From Princess Charlene of Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco presented the Crystal Nymph Award of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival to Kurt Russell on Tuesday in recognition of his “exceptional contribution to the entertainment industry and his remarkable career spanning more than six decades.” Prince Albert II joined Russell on stage in the Salle des Princes at the Grimaldi Forum, while […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Juliette Binoche and Andrea Bescond Among French Entertainment Figures Backing Movement Sparked by Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna and Calling for New Law

Juliette Binoche, Andrea Bescond (“Little Tickles”), Charlotte Le Bon, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (“Emily in Paris”) and Judith Godrèche are among a growing number of French entertainment figures backing a new grassroots movement sparked by the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, a case that has shaken France, drawn extensive media coverage and is garnering bipartisan political support. The […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bruce Springsteen Dedicates Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to Minneapolis, L.A., Portland Citizens “Who Stood Against the Federal Invasion of Their Cities”

The legendary musician spoke with Bono at the Tribeca Festival about their music and activism before the duo joined Patti Smith on a rousing rendition of "People Have the Power."

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘I’ve Never Seen This Level of Unity’: Wu-Tang Clan, Fat Joe, Chuck D and More NYC Rappers Celebrate the Knicks’ Championship Win

It’s June 10, 2026, and RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is reading the room — a really big room. The Wu’s many members have once again joined forces to rock Madison Square Garden, but this is no ordinary hometown concert. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members are set to […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Wendy Freedman, Founder of Beloved Vintage Boutique Polkadots and Moonbeams, Dies at 66

She founded the boutique behind costumes in 'Emily in Paris,' 'Modern Family,' 'This Is Us' and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.'

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

LISTEN: Hollywood’s Problems Intersect With California Politics Like Never Before as Showbiz Rallies for a Federal Production Tax Incentive

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Gene Maddaus unpacks the brawl that has erupted as Hollywood’s systemic problems become a pivotal political issue in the race for L.A. mayor and California governor. The attention now being paid to the prolonged production slump and the exodus of production and […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘The Pitt’ Stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell on Who Gets Squeamish on Set, Season 3 Expectations and the Unlikely Santos/Whitaker Friendship

“The Pitt” stars Isa Briones and Gerran Howell say they’re no longer squeamish about the things they see on set. “It is weird that I don’t get grossed out anymore?” asks Howell, who plays resident doctor Dennis Whitaker. “Is that a red flag?  It is gross, don’t get me wrong, especially when we’re about to […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Knicks NBA Championship Game Draws 24.5 Million Viewers for Most-Watched Finals in Almost 30 Years

Knicks in 5…and nearly 25 million viewers. According to Nielsen data, the New York Knicks victory in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs drew 24.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN. The game, which aired on June 13, peaked at 33 million viewers late in the telecast as the […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Puppet Masters: Hollywood’s Beloved Marionette Theater Pulls Strings Back Into Zeitgeist

"The mere fact that Bob Baker exists brings our community together," Brie Larson says of the historic Bob Baker troupe.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy’ Renewed for Season 4 at Apple TV (TV News Roundup)

The Emmy-award nominated travel series “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” hosted and executive produced by Eugene Levy, has been renewed for Season 4. With eight episodes, Levy “attempts to up the ante by saying ‘yes’ to the kinds of travel experiences he’s spent a lifetime carefully avoiding, even in previous seasons,” an official series […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

TV Ratings: Knicks’ Victory Caps Most Watched NBA Finals Since 1998

Across five games, ABC and ESPN averaged 20.6 million viewers.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Set to Screen at Sphere Las Vegas in 2027

Let’s do the Time Warp… in Las Vegas. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is coming to the Sphere in Las Vegas. The new production is set for 2027 and joins the venue’s initial slate of Darren Aronofsky’s sci-fi doc “Postcard From Earth” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Sphere Studios will use its signature immersive technology […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Sphere’s Next Big Movie After ‘Oz’ to Be ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

The Jim Dolan-owned Las Vegas venue, which has reeled in $400 million in ticket sales for its adaptation of the 1939 classic, is now planning to super-size the 1975 cult feature.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Ali Larter on ‘Landman,’ How It “Raised Me to the Next Level” and the “False Narrative” Around Taylor Sheridan

"I always will think of myself as a working actor who's had extraordinary triumphs and a lot of dry spells," the 50-year-old, whose past credits include the 'Final Destination' and 'Resident Evil' film franchises and the TV series 'Heroes,' tells THR.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Rapper Mystikal Sentenced to 20 Years in Rape Case

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday and asked for the maximum sentence, according to WBRZ. She spoke of the incident where Mystikal “choked her, pulled braids out of her hair […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Scamanda review – the weird tale of a cancer faker who cheated her community out of thousands

This documentary about a megachurch attendee who took donations for her alleged treatment – and experienced numerous ‘miracles’ that kept her alive – is a great story. What a shame this telling isn’t the most thrillingWouldn’t life be easier without a conscience? Imagine the freedom. No guilt. No anxiety. No responsibilities deeply felt, no investment in what society thinks of you, no constraints on your behaviour … My God, what a life. And above all, think of the money you could make. Frankly,

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Holland Names Owen Cooper as His Potential ‘Spider-Man’ Successor

The MCU's Peter Parker said the 'Adolescence' breakout "would be awesome" as the next actor to take on the role of Spider-Man.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Zendaya’s Best Press Tour Looks, From ‘Dune’ to ‘Challengers’ to ‘The Drama’

The actress and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, have become modern pioneers of "method dressing," in which they match fashion to her film and television roles during their respective press tours.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Katie Dippold Discusses Her Two-Decade Road to ‘Widow’s Bay’ — and How Its Future Looks

As the surprise hit of the string wraps season one, the creator and showrunner talks about how the project evolved — and what’s next — during its long, long path to Apple TV: ”I really didn't think it was going to sell or get made.”

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Quinta Brunson and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Hair Department Head Break Down Halloween Looks, Melissa’s ’80s Hair and More

Even before the new season of “Abbott Elementary” begins, showrunner, creator and star Quinta Brunson will sit down with the show’s hair department head Moira Frazier to discuss various hair changes that help elevate the characters. Brunson explains, “It’s important to show passage of time. We have this thing that I find to be important […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026