Hollywood Reporter

‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Steven Knight Reignites Debate Over U.K. Levy for Global Streamers: “It’s a Two-Way Street”

In a SXSW London conversation with U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, he also discussed AI: "The people who are responsible for lots of these tech things need to understand that they're human too, and they've got a responsibility."

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Inside ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: Sam Levinson on Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and the HBO Drama’s Evolution

The showrunner discusses raising the stakes for Rue, leaning into comedy and adopting a more cinematic style to explore the “Wild West of adulthood.”

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

Josh O’Connor, Tom Francis, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Thea Sharrock and Edward Enninful to Present at Inaugural Power of Women London

Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each be featured on five different Variety covers of the accompanying issue. “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and “Weekend Update” […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Backrooms’ Producer On Wild $118 Million Opening Weekend Ride: “The Phone Doesn’t Stop”  

“I have never gotten so many calls with interest in my company,” Chris Ferguson says, as the A24 picture surpasses all tracking projections by tens of millions.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jonathan Bailey Opens Up Being Confident in Coming Out: “I Wasn’t Gonna Not Hold My Boyfriend’s Hand in the Street”

Talking to Elton John for the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards, the 'Wicked' star shares his journey from realizing he was gay to becoming aware of the possible impact on his acting career.


entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Why Did ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Spark Ghost-Directing Speculation?

"This is just a chronic pattern of contempt for the next wave of cultural production," an industry insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about baseless online conspiracies surrounding the horror hits.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis review – this woman is not about to be fobbed off

The BBC presenter has a horrific illness which leaves her and so many other women in a lifelong hell with no cure in sight. Barnett is at the absolute end of her tether … can she change millions of lives?Endometriosis is like someone taking a drill to your organs. The pain resembles a tsunami in every one of your cells – or the movement of tectonic plates inside your body. Years spent contending with the condition is “not life”. Endometriosis may not literally kill you, but suffering from it can

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

‘The Lost Boys’ Director Michael Arden on Honoring the Cult Horror Classic and His Plans for ‘Happy Feet’ Broadway Musical With ‘Anthropomorphic Animals’

Last year, Michael Arden turned a musical about two robots into a Tony Award winner for best musical. This year, he’s taking on vampires. The Tony-winning director is at the helm of “The Lost Boys,” a pricey stage adaptation of the 1987 cult-classic film. With 12 Tony nominations, including two for Arden himself (as a […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

New ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Will Grapple With Demoralized Staff, High Costs, Hard-Core Attitudes

“60 Minutes” is on the clock — in more ways than its new leader might realize. When Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, named Nick Bilton last week to lead the venerable newsmagazine into its 59th season, she did so at a critical moment. Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

SXSW London Kicks Off Film Strand With World Premiere of ‘Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day’

Castmembers Haley Bennett, Jack Whitehall and Sally Phillips, sans co-stars Jennifer Saunders and Lily Allen, caught up with The Hollywood Reporter on the pink carpet.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch ‘Love Island’ U.K. Season 13 in the U.S.

Here's how to catch the action online as it unfolds.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Season 2 Sets Starz Release Date, Drops Tearjerking First Teaser

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Season 2 has set its premiere date at Starz. The second season of the romantic epic prequel series will launch on Sept. 18. Starz has also released the first teaser for the new season, which can be seen below. Season 1 of the show introduced fans to both Claire and […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Happy ‘Outlander’ Day: Starz Reveals ‘Blood of my Blood’ Season 2 Premiere Date

And a teaser trailer.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

Antoni Porowski Addresses the ‘Queer Eye’ Drama, Finding LGBTQ+ Community on ‘Best of the World,’ and Why He’s Still ‘Left With More Questions Than Answers’

After starring in the same show for nearly a decade, Antoni Porowski — who says he “gets off” on the unknown — finds himself in a remarkable transition period in his career. In his first post-”Queer Eye” adventure, he traveled the world to Mexico City, London, Paris and New York City as part of his […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

‘Deli Boys’ Makes Broadway History as the Hulu Comedy Takes A Bite Out of Emmy FYC Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 1, 2026, which means it’s 10 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 21 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 10 p.m.; and 37 days until Emmy nominations are announced on July 8. And looking far ahead, it’s 105 days until the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 on NBC. Welcome to June! That’s it, nothing else can

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi Over Tour Firing: “He Knew Her Politics”

"M.I.A. was terminated to generate publicity for the tour, which has struggled with ticket sales," the controversial performer alleged in a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 29.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

SXSW London Takes on Fascism: “We’re in a Cultural War and We Need to Win It”

Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard, photographer Misan Harriman and refugee advocate Josie Fernandez-Marelli discussed the global rise of authoritarianism, algorithms and why organizing, not outrage, is the only way forward.

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

How ‘Drag Race’ Makeup Artist David Petruschin Spends Six Hours Transforming RuPaul With a ‘Complete Reconstruction’

Among the first people to arrive on set at “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are RuPaul and her makeup artist, David Petruschin, better known as “Raven.” During the show’s FYC event, which included a set visit to the location where “Drag Race” films, Petruschin explained what it takes to transform RuPaul. He said, “We spend about six […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

Authentic Brands Chief Jamie Salter on the New ‘Blueprint’ for Managing Celebrity Estates: ‘It’s No Longer About Simply Licensing an Image’

The business of managing celebrity estates has changed exponentially in the 15 years since Authentic Brands Group became the caretakers of Marilyn Monroe. The emergence of a global content marketplace has greatly expanded opportunity to create TV shows, movies, documentaries, games and more for those who control the life rights of legends such as Monroe, […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026

Variety

The Monroe Doctrine: How Marilyn Set the Standard for Incandescent Stardom

Marilyn Monroe still casts a long shadow across Hollywood. The highs and lows of her life and work are a constant source of comparison for fast-rising female stars. Especially if they happen to be young, talented and blonde. Monroe’s indelible image defines what it means for an actor to achieve a transcendent level of celebrity […]

entertainment  Jun 1, 2026