The Guardian Culture

Big tech goes to Hollywood: is Silicon Valley ready for a silver-screen reckoning?

Its moguls are ripe subjects for drama, and there is huge anticipation for forthcoming features The Social Reckoning and Artificial. But other projects have failed as the film industry is increasingly colonised by IT empires• Tom Cruise, Olivia Colman and the return of Rocky: the best films of autumn 2026• See all of our unmissable autumn arts recommendations here‘I know there are easier enemies to make,” tech reporter Jeremy Allen White tells his colleague in a recent trailer for The Social Rec

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Online

The main singles draws begin Sunday. Aug. 30.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Harry Styles Jokes About Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Concert

“We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York Knicks! And they also do weddings," the Grammy winner said during his Aug. 29 show.

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Variety

Harry Styles Shouts-Out Ex Taylor Swift’s Wedding During Madison Square Garden Show

On the opening night of his 30-concert residency at Madison Square Garden, pop superstar Harry Styles paid tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton. And at the tail end of Saturday night’s show, he shouted-out his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. “We’re at Madison Square Garden, home of the world champion New York […]

entertainment  Aug 30, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch the 2026 College Football Season Online

A full breakdown of the networks and streaming services broadcasting NCAA football.

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Owner of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cabin Needed to Do Some ‘Soul Searching’ Before Inviting the Show Back for Season 2

Michael Kutryk, the owner of the now-famous cabin featured in “Heated Rivalry” Season 1, said he needed to do some “soul searching” before allowing the HBO production to come back for Season 2. “I did a little bit of soul searching about allowing them to come back,” Kutryk told HGTV. “I know they need it, […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Chris Hansen Gives Robert Pattinson Credit for His “Pretty Good Imitation” in ‘Primetime’

Though the former 'To Catch a Predator' host said that it's also "overly dramatic."

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Heidi Montag Recalls Dolly Parton Defending Her Amid Plastic Surgery Criticism

"When I was at one of the hardest and most criticized moment of my life after my plastic surgery, Dolly was one of the only people in the industry who didn't take the opportunity to drag me down," 'The Hills' shared on X.

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

‘Borges and Me’ Review: Gentle, Nostalgic Literary Road Movie Is More Perky Than Poetic

American author Jay Parini’s 2020 memoir “Borges and Me: An Encounter” read as a charming extension of an anecdote any writer would dine out on for the rest of their life: the tale of how Parini, as a college student in the 1970s, was somehow partnered on a winding road trip through the Scottish Highlands […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Chris Hansen Says Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Performance Is ‘Overly Dramatic,’ But His Family Thinks It’s a ‘Pretty Good Imitation’

Chris Hansen recently gave his reaction to Robert Pattinson’s impression of him in the upcoming A24 drama-thriller “Primetime,” which chronicles Hansen’s stint as host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator.” “I mean, obviously he has practiced imitating me, and while I think it’s overly dramatic, I think there is a pretty good imitation there […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Shailene Woodley Recalls Her “Dream” Role as Mary Jane Being Cut From ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

"Spider-Man's my favorite superhero; Mary Jane was my favorite character growing up. So, when I got it, I was like, 'This is so exciting!'" the actress said before adding that she and Andrew Garfield filmed three scenes together that didn't make it into the 2014 movie.

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists

The Venice Film Festival is weighing scrapping its traditional opening jury press conference on the Lido. The festival, which kicks off Sept. 2 with the world premiere of Danny Boyle’s “Ink,” told Variety that the presser will “probably not” take place, citing a scheduling conflict, and said a welcome cocktail hour with the press will […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Omar Badawy: Guided Detour review – dizzying tales of decision paralysis

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe comic’s unique tale of assimilation and romance-related limbo has a high joke rate and emotional intelligenceI want to tell Omar Badawy to take a breath. This debut moves at a frantic, almost dizzying pace, so much so that you could easily miss a few details in a show that zooms in and out of the time he was accidentally caught in the middle of a Tommy Robinson march while en route to a fancy dress party. But with writing this sharp, does it matter? You can see

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Ray Winstone Told Off a Director Who Was ‘Groping’ His Female Co-Star During Filming: ‘Don’t You Dare Do That’

Ray Winstone recently recalled to The Times of London that he once told off an unnamed director after he saw them “groping” his female co-star. “I had this director once,” Winstone said. “I was in a scene where I had to pick up this girl, and the director wanted to show me what to do. […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Met Gala Organizers Reportedly Mulling Date Change Amid John Galliano Backlash

The event is currently scheduled for May 3, but growing concern over Galliano's past remarks has overseers considering a change.

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

‘New Girl’ Reunion Is Not Happening: ‘There Are No Scripts,’ Says Creator Liz Meriwether

“New Girl” isn’t coming back anytime soon. Despite recent claims by Max Greenfield, who played Schmidt on the hit Fox sitcom, that he has read “amazing” scripts for a reunion, show creator Liz Meriwether insists, “There are no scripts.” I caught up with Meriwether at the Season 1 finale screening of her latest hit series […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel: Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise, Release Date Set at Paramount

The follow-up to the 1990 racing drama will be released in theaters on June 2, 2028.

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ Follow-Up; Paramount Sets Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively. Paramount Pictures has dated the feature film sequel for summer 2028, where Cruise and Hathaway will hit the road almost 40 years after the original Tony Scott film was released. Cruise released a promotional image on […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘The Dog Stars’ Struggles With Just $3 Million on Friday; ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Win Weekend Again

20th Century’s “The Dog Stars” and Keylight Pictures’ “Coyote vs. Acme” both debuted in theaters on Friday, but Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” will once again win the weekend. “Coyote vs. Acme” fared best of the two major newcomers, landing in second place with an estimated $5.2 million domestically on Friday from 3,575 […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026

Variety

Here’s How to Watch Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online

The best boxers in the world travel to London this weekend, where English fighter Moses Itauma (14-0-0) takes on Albanian Filip Hrgovic (20-2-0) in the heavyweight title main event on Saturday, Aug. 29. For Queensberry Promotions, the Itauma vs. Hrgovic pay-per-view event takes place at The O2 Arena in London, England. Coverage and prelims begin […]

entertainment  Aug 29, 2026