Variety

Kevin Hart’s Ice-Bath Interview Show ‘Cold as Balls’ to Debut New Episodes on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

Kevin Hart will get down to the cold hard truth in his ice-bath interview show “Cold as Balls,” six new episodes of which are coming to Netflix later this summer. The new interviews will be filmed live at Fanatics Fest in New York this week. Hart’s guests include Serena Williams, Rob Gronkowski, Cooper Flagg, Sean […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

An Immortality Machine? We’ll Be the Judge of That.

Testing the $160,000 contraption sold as the ultimate de-aging device and embraced by top athletes from Matthew Stafford to Freddie Freeman.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘Legend of Korra’ Concert Experience to Tour in 2027 for ‘Last Airbender’ Sequel’s 15th Anniversary

Following the ongoing “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert,” Paramount has set a similar tour pegged to the 15th anniversary of “The Legend of Korra.” Produced in partnership with GEA Live and Senbla, “The Legend of Korra In Concert” will begin in January with two concurrent legs, touring across more than 20 cities in the […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Streaming Revolution No One Talks About: Viewers Are Getting Older

It's not just 'The Boroughs.'

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum

Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintings with a more nuanced take on his mental illnessIn the autumn of 1843, the influential journal Art-Union mourned “the late Richard Dadd”, an apparently kind and gentle man who a year or so earlier had been a rising star of London’s Royal Academy. Today, Dadd is known, if at all, for having murdered his father while in the grip of severe psy

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The 49 Best Cosmetic Doctors and Aesthetic Gurus in America

From red carpet-ready transformations to subtle tweaking, these are the top plastic surgeons, dermatologists, dentists, nurse practitioners and aestheticians Hollywood’s elite trust with their faces.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘Toy Story’ Franchise Has Generated $51 Billion in Economic Activity, Study Finds

“Toy Story” helped launch Pixar when it premiered in 1995. More than 30 years and four films later, the family franchise has become a revenue-generating juggernaut for the Walt Disney Company and the global economy. The series has added $51 billion in overall economic activity since its inception, according to a study that Disney commissioned […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Dave Kendall, Creator and Longtime Host of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies

Dave Kendall, creator and former host of MTV’s “120 Minutes,” has died, according to a post from his friend and latter-day host of the show, Matt Pinfield. No caused of death or age were cited, although he was likely in his sixties. From scrappy beginnings, the show launched on March 10, 1986 and quickly became […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

UTA Promotes James Wright Co-Head of Its U.K. Music Group

His talent roster includes such artists as Lizzo, Take That, John Legend, David Byrne, Underworld, Rita Ora and Jon Batiste.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sylvester Stallone in This Inside Look at the Making of a Movie Classic

Ever wonder how Sylvester Stallone became Rocky? Peter Farrelly’s upcoming biographical drama “I Play Rocky” will answer the question as “Grand Army” actor Anthony Ippolito takes on the role of Stallone in this behind-the-scenes dramatization of the making of the classic 1976 sports drama. The official synopsis for “I Play Rocky” from Amazon MGM reads: […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Great Facial Filler Backlash: “It Got Carried Too Far”

The chipmunk-cheeked look is out, and ridiculed stars from Kristin Davis to Courteney Cox have reversed their procedures. So why are the injections more popular than ever?

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham Are Badass Besties in Prime Video’s Middling Action Dramedy ‘Ride or Die’: TV Review

Created by Tessa Coates, Prime Video’s new buddy dramedy “Ride or Die” pays homage to the beloved genre that dominated in the 1980s while giving it a 21st-century sensibility. The series follows Judith (Hannah Waddingham) and Debbie (Octavia Spencer), best friends who share a passion for travel, music and antiquing. However, there is a major […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘The Challenge’ Leaves MTV for Season 42: Meet the Cast and Watch the Trailer for ‘Cutthroat’ on Paramount+ (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Challenge” is heading to a new home, but it’s bringing back a familiar theme. The upcoming Season 42, “The Challenge: Cutthroat,” will debut on August 5 on Paramount+. The show will still have a weekly rollout with new episodes dropping at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET. The series, now billed as a Paramount+ original, has […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Aims for $100 Million Opening, Christopher Nolan’s Biggest Debut Since ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Over the weekend, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will begin its epic big-screen journey. The big-budget historical adventure is projected to open to $90 million to $100 million from 3,900 North American theaters. Anywhere in this range would rank as Nolan’s biggest debut since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” ($160 million). At the higher end of […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

Amazon Says Ad Commitments Grew in 2026 Upfront

Amid what has been described as a tepid “upfront” market, Amazon says its Prime Video service was able to notch gains in volume as more advertisers gravitated to sports and streaming. The digital giant “has closed our Upfront negotiations with all major holding companies for the 2026–27 season,” says Alan Moss, vice president of ad […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Variety

‘Oh, Mary!’: Giles Terera, Michael Urie and More Reprising Roles Alongside Cole Escola in West End Limited Run

It’s set to be an “Oh, Mary!” reunion on the West End. Alongside playwright and original lead Cole Escola — who is reprising the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln at London’s Trafalgar Theatre from July 20 to Aug. 15 — Giles Terera is set to return as Mary’s Husband (July 20- Aug. 15) and […]

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Celebs Are Injecting Copper to Look Younger. What Could Go Wrong?

The popular peptide GHK-Cu has been hailed as a fountain of youth, but skeptics warn of a ghastly side effect dubbed the “copper uglies.”

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Denis Villeneuve and Artist Vija Celmins to Be Honored at LACMA’s Art+Film Gala

The 15th annual event, presented once again by Gucci, will be held at the museum on Nov. 7. Also back: Co-chairs Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Fast and the Furious,’ ‘Yellowstone’ Composer Brian Tyler Sells Scores Catalog to Cutting Edge Group (Exclusive)

The company lauds the creative, also known for the 'Formula 1' theme and the 'Now You See Me' films, for having "played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most iconic films and TV shows of the 21st century."

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Michael Urie to Join Cole Escola in West End Run of ‘Oh, Mary!’

The 'Ugly Betty' and 'Shrinking' star is set to play Mary's teacher at the Trafalgar Theatre, including in two performances that will be filmed.

entertainment  Jul 15, 2026