Variety

‘House of the Dragon’ Star Fabien Frankel on Criston Cole’s Suicide Mission and His ‘Nihilism’: ‘He’s Losing the Will to Motivate’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 5 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. In tonight’s “House of the Dragon” episode, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) proclaims that he’s ready to die — and he’s ready to do so honorably. As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, […]

entertainment  Jul 20, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Odyssey storms global box office with $264m opening

Epic film marks Christopher Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises when adjusted for inflationThe Odyssey has stormed the global box office, taking US$264m (£196m, A$378m) in its opening weekend, according to studio Universal Pictures.Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya, the blockbuster is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem, which follows Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he makes his perilous 10-year journey home after fighting in the Trojan

entertainment  Jul 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Spain World Cup Champions Gear Unveiled Within Moments of Victory Over Argentina

Fans can already secure official merchandise to commemorate the Spain national team's historic 2026 World Cup win.

entertainment  Jul 20, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Donald Trump Booed at World Cup Final

As the president walked out onto the field for the presentation of the awards with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, boos could be heard coming from the crowd.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

World Cup Final: Spain Defeats Argentina to Take Second-Ever Win

Spain last won the tournament in 2010.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Future Debuts at No. 1 With ‘The Real Me,’ as Rolling Stones and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Soundtrack Also Bow in Top 10

We have seen the future of who’s moving up in the list of artists contending to have the most No. 1 albums ever, and its name is Future. The rapper debuted on top of the Billboard 200 with “The Real Me,” landing his 12th No. 1 on the chart. That means he’s now in fifth […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

BTS Light Up FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With “Dynamite” Performance

The world’s biggest boy group can add a new first to their long list of achievements as one of artists to perform at the inaugural FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jason Sudeikis Brings Ted Lasso to World Cup Halftime Show to Hype Up Justin Bieber

Sudeikis had a surprise cameo during the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show, weeks before 'Ted Lasso' returns with season four in August.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Ben Shapiro Calls ‘The Odyssey’ a ‘Masterpiece’ Despite Conservative Outrage: Christopher Nolan Is the ‘Best Working Director Today’

Ben Shapiro posted an 18-minute review of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to his YouTube channel on Saturday, in which he called the Greek epic a “masterpiece” despite the conservative outrage about the film’s cast and historical accuracy. “Nolan is unparalleled. He’s the best director working today, without a doubt. He just creates iconic movie after […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

The Guardian Culture

World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live

White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup finalShakira, Madonna and BTS headline first half-time showWorld Cup final liveblog: all the football | Mail TomStreamer IShowSpeed, probably more famous than 98% of the players at this World Cup, is performing too. It’s probably not even watching the match now that he’s been on.Post Malone has rocked up to perform at the closing ceremony, which is now taking place. Swae Lee joins him for toe tapper Sunflower. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

World Cup Final Star-Spotting: Matt Damon, Tom Cruise, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Timothée Chalamet in Attendance

New York-New Jersey Stadium was packed with celebrities on Sunday as A-listers from film, TV, music and more turned up to see Argentina vs. Spain.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira Join Forces for Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-‘Em Moments in a Cluster-FIFA of a Halftime Show

The FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show provided an answer to the burning question of how you fit Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Gustavo Dudamel, Chris Martin and the Muppets into a single 11-minute segment: as fleetingly as possible. Although there were reports that the halftime extravaganza would be allowed to go over the allotted […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira Headline Jam-Packed First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

The show featured an acoustic number from Bieber, an energetic dance performance from Shakira and nods to soccer throughout, with rewritten BTS lyrics and appearances from legendary players and 'Ted Lasso' stars.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Tom Cruise and Half of Hollywood Light Up the 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has smashed ratings records in the U.S. and around the world, owing to its unique mix of star power — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar performing in perhaps their final World Cup matches, joined by younger stars Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal — a North American setting […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees: Here’s How to Watch the MLB Game Live Online

After the MLB All-Star Week, the two of the biggest markets go head-to-head to compete for bragging right of the best city in the league. We’d also see which is the better league, the National League or American League. On Sunday, July 19, and the second game of a doubleheader, the Los Angeles Dodgers takes […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

Anne Hathaway Says ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Had a ‘Story Breakthrough’ After Having to ‘Start Over’ With the Script: ‘We are Moving in the Right Direction’

“Princess Diaries 3” recently had a breakthrough after a scrapped script, Anne Hathaway revealed during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy.” “I’m busy making baby number three, and that has sort of taken the place of knowing when exactly I can make ‘Princess Diaries 3,’” Hathaway said. “I can say I think we had a story […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Anne Hathaway Reveals ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Update: “We Had a Story Breakthrough”

The Oscar winner played the beloved Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 and 2004 films.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How to Livestream the World Cup Halftime Show With BTS, Bieber, Madonna and Shakira

Coldplay, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and characters from 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets' are also set to join the star-studded performance, marking the first halftime show in FIFA history.

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Sued For Claiming Utah Data Center Opposition Has Ties to China

Kevin O’Leary is being sued for defamation by a group fighting data center construction in Utah after the “Shark Tank” star went on Fox News and claimed some of the individuals involved with the opposition have ties to China, according to The Hill. The suit, which was also against Fox News, was filed on Wednesday […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026

Variety

‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Christopher Nolan’s Biggest Global Debut of All Time With $264 Million

“The Odyssey” is off to an epic start at the box office. Universal’s action-adventure generated $264.1 million globally over the weekend, including $139.6 million internationally and $124.5 million domestically. It’s a towering debut for a movie that’s R-rated, nearly three hours in length and isn’t part of a major franchise. Of course, “The Odyssey” isn’t […]

entertainment  Jul 19, 2026