The Guardian Culture

‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51

The actor seemed destined for a long but unflashy career in musical theatre – until a role as a football club owner in the TV hit changed everything. She talks about her new Hollywood era, calling out misogyny and why she’s ‘more than just camp’Hannah Waddingham clears her throat. Her voice is a little scratchy. Two days before we meet, the star of Ted Lasso hosted the TV comedy show Saturday Night Live UK. She took part in almost all of the sketches that night, from a skit about “two top-heavy,

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Evolution to The Odyssey: the week in rave reviews

Chris Packham takes us back to the beginning in awe-inspiring fashion, while Christopher Nolan heads for Homer with a grand adaptation. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)

Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to revisit the film’s complete sonic journey. “Saiyaara,” directed by Mohit Suri […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75

Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

All of the Guest Stars and Cameos on HBO Max’s ‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ (So Far)

From Barack Obama's opening cameo to Rob Reiner's poignant final screen role, HBO's sketch-comedy history lesson has stacked a deep bench — here's who's played who through episode four.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatic Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X

The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping Paul in the face. New York Knicks star […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Brady and Logan Paul Get Into Heated Exchange That Ends With a Slap. But Was It Fake?

A Fanatics Fest moment went viral just hours after the legendary quarterback teased his desire to play a villain on Logan’s home turf in the WWE.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. by Saying ‘Drop Dead, Bobby’ in New HBO Show, Which Reunites ‘Curb’ Cast Except for Cheryl Hines

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. Larry David weaponizes history to mock his former pal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his HBO sketch comedy show “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” In the […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: Who’s Playing Who in Christopher Nolan’s Epic

From Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winners to frequent collaborators of the director, first-timers and even a rapper, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down all the stars and the characters they play in his adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

World Cup Final Frenzy: $4M Ticket Package Sold

Knightsbridge Circle, a global private membership-based concierge service, confirmed it has clients that purchased six tickets for $4 million, a package that also includes access to the field and trophy ceremony.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Confused by ‘The Odyssey’? All the Timelines, Monsters and Greek Myths Explained

“The Odyssey” is one hell of a journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan enlists a cast of A-list actors and jumbles timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’ journey from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story follows the hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he returns to […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie

Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and “Slave Play” director Robert O’Hara are in talks to write a live-action film about Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” The project, which is in very early stages at the studio, is an original idea inspired by the animated classic, 2009’s “The Princess and […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Colman Domingo in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie Inspired by ‘Princess and the Frog’

No deals have been closed for the take on the 2009 Disney film 'Princess and the Frog.'

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Anne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’

From mega-hit franchises to a destructive drug addict to a cowgirl whose husband is hiding a secret love affair, Anne Hathaway has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading women for more than 25 years. With the Oscar winner reuniting with Christopher Nolan as Penelope in “The Odyssey,” the highest-profile stop in a landmark 2026 […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Variety

Olivia Dean’s First U.S. Arena Tour Is Off to a Smashing Start, With L.A. Shows Proving She’s No One-Grammy Wonder: Concert Review

Olivia Dean skipped a grade, as far as the touring circuit goes. Soon after taking the stage at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena for a two-night stand this week, the singer said, “The last time we played in L.A., we played two shows at the Fonda, I think a year ago. Was anybody at those shows?” That […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Variety

Matt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King

Matt Damon has cemented himself as one of the defining actors of his generation, building a career that balances blockbuster stardom with acclaimed dramatic work. To celebrate the actor, Variety is ranking his 12 best film performances. After getting his start with small roles in films such as “Mystic Pizza” (1988) and the prep-school drama […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Rachel Cusk’s New Novel May Be Dark Portrait of Natalie Portman

Unherd columnist Valerie Stivers suggests Cusk's ‘Life of M’ mines the Oscar-winning actor's life for a thinly-veiled portrait of the Hollywood star.

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian Culture

First Night of the Proms review – 250th anniversary of US independence takes centre stage

From Copland to Gershwin and a new Emily Dickinson-based commission it was America’s evening – but with a surprise Mancunian encoreAnd we’re back. The “world’s greatest classical music festival” has flung wide the doors of the Royal Albert Hall for another eight-week season. Where the Last Night of the Proms is often strangely separate – a self-contained musical party for an entirely different audience – the First Night is the celebration for those here for the long haul, the scene-setter and se

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Variety

The Best 4K TVs to Turn Your Home into a Mini Movie Theater in 2026

Not all 4K TVs are made equally. There are plenty of 4K TVs that are colorful, large and sharp, but not all of them have the same features and settings or have the same picture and audio quality. With so many to pick, it may be tough to find the best one for your home […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Variety

Netflix Paid $587 Million for Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive

Netflix paid $587 million in cash when it purchased Ben Affleck’s AI startup InterPositive, the company disclosed in a federal filing. As part of the company’s Form 10-Q report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Netflix confirmed that it completed an acquisition in March “for a total purchase price of approximately $587 million. The disclosure […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026