Variety

‘Lanterns’ Stars Aaron Pierre, Jasmine Cephas Jones on John’s Backstory Episode and How Being Black Informs His Quest to Become Green Lantern: ‘Fear Is Instilled in Our Ancestry’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 3 of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. From the series’ opening scene, “Lanterns” sets up John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) calling to one day step into his own as Green Lantern. But it’s not until Sunday’s episode that we learn just how long John has been […]

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Brutally Honest Emmy Ballot: “‘DTF St. Louis’ Should’ve Been Called ‘WTF St. Louis,’” ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is “Far and Away the Best” Comedy on TV

This Emmy-winning member of the TV Academy’s producers peer group, granted anonymity in return for candor, also says 'Your Friends and Neighbors' is "a dumb show about entitled people," the "stereotypes" in 'Nobody Wants This" make him "uncomfortable" and "Jeff Bezos should stay the fuck out of our business."

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

Variety

Korea’s Showbox Launches Microdrama Label Showbite, Sets Sights on Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

Showbox, the Korean film and content studio, has launched a new microdrama label, Showbite, and will begin rolling out original short-form content in September, spanning genres from romance and comedy to revenge, action-thriller, period drama, fantasy, mystery and horror. The romance slate includes “Taste of You,” a BL enemies-to-lovers story set in the world of […]

entertainment  Aug 31, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Love Cheats review – one romance scam is so hideous that a woman takes it to parliament

From a man with triple lives to fake family deaths, the lies told by seemingly devoted partners in this series are shocking. But this is more than true crime entertainment – it is an enraged warning for other victimsA model turned DJ, Liv Nervo had forged an enviable career travelling the world with her sister and musical collaborator, Mim. Old cliches about being a strong, independent woman and not needing a man aside, it’s clear that Liv already had a fantastic life before she met her former p

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Enhypen Land First No. 1, Dolly Parton Reenters Top Five on Albums Chart

Enhypen has scored their first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Sin : Bliss,” while Dolly Parton reentered the top 5 with “Ultimate Dolly Parton” following news of her death earlier this week. K-pop group Enhypen moved 98,000 equivalent album units in their first week with “The Sin : Bliss,” marking their seventh […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Vigil review – this police thriller is twisty, explosive … and so boring

Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are back trying to stop a third world war in the Arctic. There’s plenty of action – but it’s hard to root for heroes whose biggest personality traits are ‘being nice’ and ‘wears good glasses’Like many a police procedural, Vigil always begins with a cold open. This time round, however, it’s absolutely freezing. We are, as per, thrown headlong into a niche and tangentially Scottish military world where a murder has occurred. The first series took place on board a nucl

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Daisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heat

Great Park, Irvine, CaliforniaPerformances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwaveShortly after singing the closing notes of her indie pop gem LES Artistes on Saturday afternoon, Santigold gazes out at the sweat-laced crowd at the Daisy Chain Fields festival – a benefit concert hosted by Olivia Rodrigo for charities focused on women and girls – in disbelief. “I can’t believe she pulled this shit off!” Santi

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

‘Days of Thunder’ Star Randy Quaid Says Anne Hathaway Is ‘Woke’ and a ‘Horrible Choice’ for the Sequel: ‘You Need the Original Girl’

“Days of Thunder” star Randy Quaid sounded off on Anne Hathaway after it was revealed that she has joined Tom Cruise in the racing drama’s upcoming sequel. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don’t be a pussy, [Tom Cruise]. You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking. Anne isn’t […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski Are Married

The couple got engaged during a romantic sunset proposal last year.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Sandra Bullock Seemingly Drops Hint That Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks Have Music in ‘Practical Magic 2’

Will Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks bring their musical talents to “Practical Magic 2?” Star Sandra Bullock seemed to teased the two pop stars’ involvement in the Warner Bros. sequel in a post on her Instagram Story Sunday morning. Along with a video of Rodrigo and Nicks performing together, Bullock wrote, “Angel voices that are […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Olivia Rodrigo’s Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Draws Massive Crowd to SoCal for a Day of Music and Empowerment

The all-women festival, headlined by Rodrigo, raised $10M for women- and girls-focused charities, which Melinda French Gates doubled, bringing the final amount raised to $20M.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Stars Gather at Grand Ole Opry for Dolly Parton Musical Tribute: “Most Beloved Human Being in the World”

The queen of country music died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her reps announced.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

At Daisy Chain Fields, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Honored Forebears Convene for a Festival That’s Hot to Go in Every Way: Concert Review

You know an inaugural festival has been a success when, after the temperature reached 95 degrees, humidity topped 80%… perspiration stains were so pervasive that it was the odd dry spots that looked like stains… constant 12-minute trudges back and forth between two action-packed stages threatened to sap what few excess pounds hadn’t been sweated […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

President Trump Calls For FCC Punishment of NBC News’ Kristen Welker Following Promotional ‘Meet the Press’ Banter

President Donald Trump suggested referring NBC News anchor Kristen Welker for possible punishment by the Federal Communications Commission after the “Meet the Press” moderator made innocuous remarks about candidates the President has backed in the run-up to the nation’s midterm elections later this year. Trump’s chilling diatribe, released via Truth Social, appeared to be misinformed. […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Why Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Did Some “Soul Searching” Before Agreeing to Season 2

The now-famous cottage served as the emotional backdrop for a major turning point in the queer hockey romance show's first season, which starred Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Olivia Rodrigo Raises $20 Million With Daisy Chain Fields Festival Thanks to Matching Commitment From Melinda French Gates

Olivia Rodrigo raised a significant sum of $10 million with her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival — and then doubled it to $20 million, thanks to a matching commitment from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Rodrigo introduced her own headlining set at the festival on Saturday in Irvine, California by thanking the crowd for attending and revealing […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Katseye’s Sophia to Sit Out European Leg of ‘Wildworld’ Tour to ‘Focus on Her Well-Being’

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza will not be joining the group for the U.K. and European dates of their upcoming “Wildworld” tour, which is scheduled to launch on Tuesday. In a statement posted to social media, Katseye’s label said that Laforteza is committed to “focusing on her well-being” after announcing her temporary hiatus from the group […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Entertainment Tonight’ Presents New Dolly Parton TV Special: Where to Watch Online

'Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life' airs on Sunday, Aug. 30.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘The Dog Stars’ Bombs With $8 Million; ‘Spider-Man’ Continues Reign in Fifth Weekend

“The Dog Stars” couldn’t beat the heat during the dog days of summer and melted down over its opening weekend. Disney and 20th Century’s “The Dog Stars” opened to just $8 million domestically from 3,330 locations for a fifth-place finish. The post-apocalyptic thriller, which cost more than $80 million to produce, has not sat well […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Snags No. 2 With $15.4M as ‘Spider-Man’ Nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ Put to Sleep

Jacob Elordi's thriller from director Ridley Scott settled for box office scraps, while Tom Holland's 'Brand New Day' topped 'Titanic' and 'Ne Zha 2' to hit No. 4 on the all-time global chart.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026