Hollywood Reporter

‘Seinfeld’ Actor Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for “Inappropriate” Sketch Filmed When She Was Underage

In a follow-up statement shared with THR after Alexander's apology was reported, Stodden said, "I appreciate Jason Alexander’s public apology. People keep asking if he’s apologized privately, and he hasn’t. A private apology would be meaningful, but meaningful action would be even more powerful."

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Bose Wants to Be the Centerpiece of Your Living Room Again With the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Bose is reviving one of its most recognizable product names with the launch of the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, the flagship wireless speaker in the company’s reimagined Lifestyle Collection. The new release is currently a bestseller on Best Buy, where it’s available in its Black and White Smoke colorways for $299. The speaker arrives alongside the […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Inside the Gen Z Film Publicity Stunt That Had Manosphere Poster Boy Kyle University Stationed Outside L.A., London Studios (Exclusive)

You might have seen the 7-foot muscle-head talking about being a "high-value man" and collecting "aura points" on social media. But it's all part of a marketing tactic for an anti-manosphere movie.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Loki’ EP Kevin R. Wright Talks ‘Pompeii: Out of Time’ and New Company with Tom Hiddleston

Hiddleston also explains why he felt comfortable joining 'Avengers: Doomsday' despite 'Loki' seemingly completing the character's arc.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Blessed by European Union Regulators

So far, antitrust cops in over a dozen countries have cleared the deal.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Watch Jesus Rappel Down a Cliff in the TV Crossover Event of the Summer: ‘The Chosen’ x Bear Grylls

No word yet on how he traverses the Colorado River.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Hollywood’s Favorite Ugg Slippers (To Never Wear on a Christopher Nolan Set)

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has spawned countless debates since its blockbuster release — over representation and historical accuracy and, at least in my friend group, whether Travis Scott has iPhone face. But another, albeit much more benign, question has emerged during the press cycle this week: can an actor convincingly play an Ancient Greek god […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Sophie Thatcher Is Ready to Move Beyond ‘Yellowjackets’ and Step Out of the Darkness

Sophie Thatcher knows what you think about her. She’s seen the headlines and social media posts. She’s dark. Maybe it’s the acting choices, like Natalie, her tortured teen on “Yellowjackets,” or an abducted missionary in “Heretic,” or the enslaved robot girlfriend in “Companion.” Perhaps it’s her Mormon upbringing, which she believes has fostered “a feeling […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

FCC Chair Says ABC’s Decision to Not Broadcast Trump Speech Live Will Be Part of Agency’s Review of Station Licenses

Are TV broadcasters obligated to carry the U.S. president’s comments live on their government-licensed airwaves? The current head of the FCC indicated that he believes they are. Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, said Wednesday that the agency will consider ABC’s decision to not carry a live broadcast President Donald Trump’s July 16 […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

European Commission Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

The European Commission approved the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday, removing one of the few remaining obstacles to closing the $111 billion deal. As a condition of the approval, Paramount has already agreed to cancel its film distribution partnership with Universal in Europe within the next 13 months. A federal […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

In ‘King of the Hill,’ Mike Judge Finds Hope for America

The animated lives of Hank, Penny and Bobby Hill depict a United States that exists in a world outside the culture wars: "It would be hard to outdo, to out-extreme, to out-satirize political life these days."

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

‘Family Guy’ Spinoff ‘Stewie’ Adds Six to Cast, Including Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer

The upcoming “Family Guy” spinoff focused on Stewie Griffin is building out its voice cast. Variety has confirmed that, in addition to Seth MacFarlane as Stewie, “Family Guy” mainstay Mike Henry will also lend his voice to the show, as will Kenan Thompson, Vanessa Bayer, Melissa O’Neil, Aaron Lee, and Jessica Lowe. “Stewie” was originally […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ojai Playhouse Launches ‘Left Turn,’ a Free Indie Film Showcase Featuring ‘Our Hero, Balthazar,’ ‘Crumb Catcher’ and More (Exclusive)

'$Positions,' 'Our Hero, Balthazar,' 'Fucktoys,' 'Situations' and 'The Napa Boys,' are among the movies on the lineup, which will be followed by live Q&As with participating filmmakers.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Reed Birney Was in All Your Favorite TV Shows. Then Came the Year’s Most Shocking Role 

The Tony winner and Gotham nominee, known for recurring on ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ took a massive risk with the pedophile-centered drama ’Blue Film.’ He’s still processing the reactions.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Victoria Monét Announces New Album ‘Frequency of Love’

The album, set for release Oct. 2, will follow her breakout debut, 'Jaguar II'.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

How Long Can ‘The Odyssey’ Stay on Imax 70mm Screens? Nolan Fans Scramble as New Showtimes Sell Out 7 Weeks in Advance

A new group of tickets for Imax 70mm screenings of “The Odyssey” was released this week, with many of the new screenings selling out within hours. In New York and Los Angeles, there are no Imax 70mm tickets available through Aug. 19, a sign of the frenzy to see Christopher Nolan’s epic in the premium […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Secret Ali G Movie Sets Fall Release

The star revives the character for Amazon MGM Studios' feature.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Sets October Release From Amazon MGM

Sacha Baron Cohen’s secret Ali G movie, titled “Ali G: Who Iz I?”, has been officially unveiled by the comedian and Amazon MGM Studios. It will release in theaters Oct. 23. Cohen directed the movie, marking his feature directorial debut. Cohen filmed the movie secretly, just like he did for his “Borat” comedy in 2006 […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Glen Powell to Star in Richard Linklater’s Lou Gehrig Movie From Producer Lorne Michaels

Simon Rich is penning the script for the Universal feature that will focus on the late Yankees legend.

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026

Variety

Benicio Del Toro Joins Ben Stiller in Apple TV Comedy ‘Protective Custody’

Benicio Del Toro is set for a lead role opposite Ben Stiller in the upcoming Apple TV comedy series “Protective Custody,” Variety has learned. The show was originally announced in May with Stiller attached to star and executive produce. It marks the first lead series comedy role of Del Toro’s career as well as a […]

entertainment  Jul 22, 2026