Variety

BINI, SB19 and Lea Salonga Lead ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack (EXCLUSIVE)

The full tracklisting for  Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island” has been revealed. SB19, BINI and Lea Salonga are among the artists leading the soundtrack. As previously mentioned, H.E.R. and Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza also feature. The soundtrack will be released on Sept. 18 with the film set to open on Sept. 25. The film follows H.E.R. and […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Taylor Swift Praises Phoebe Bridgers’ New Album ‘Lost Weekend,’ Calls It an ‘Absolute Triumph in Every Way’

Taylor Swift has spoken out about her love of Phoebe Bridgers’ new album “Lost Weekend,” praising the singer-songwriter for her “absolute triumph” of a record. Swift, who previously featured Bridgers on her 2021 song “Nothing New,” took to Instagram Stories to congratulate her on her latest project. “It’s her birthday but she gave us a […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Zak Santiago Biopic Series ‘Deacon’ in the Works, Jonathan Lloyd Walker to Showrun (Exclusive)

Front Street Pictures will launch the TV drama based on the ‘Virgin River’ actor, boxer, DJ and ordained deacon to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival's inaugural Content Market next month.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Rachel Bloom to Make Broadway Debut in ‘The Imaginary Invalid’

She joins a cast led by Bill Irwin and including Dylan Baker, Brooks Ashmanskas and more.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Salli Richardson Whitfield on Her Second Historical Emmy Nominations: “Female Directors Can Do Action”

Richardson Whitfield, who’s nominated for directing ‘The Gilded Age’ and ‘Task’ also talks about the “insane” scripts for season two of the latter HBO series and its forthcoming all-female directing crew.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Øyafestivalen 2026: The 10 Best Sets We Saw, From the Cure to Geese to Lily Allen

Not many festival lineups are as stacked — and sonically diverse — as Øyafestivalen in Oslo, Norway. Over four days at Tøyen Park in the center of the city, there was truly something for everyone. Goth romantics young and old gathered for the Cure’s two-and-a-half hour headlining set on Wednesday; indie lovers got a double […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Instagram Head of Product Design Explains Thinking Behind That New Logo and Responds to Critics: ‘It’s Important for Us to Embrace the Future’

Instagram rolled out a new logo last week — which instantly drew jeers from some users. One of the top criticisms was that the cursive-style “s” in the updated wordmark confusingly looks like a “z,” leading to a flood of jokes about the new “Instagzam.” Instagram director of product design Jasmine Probst, who was one […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kirsten Jacobson Joins Writ Large as Manager

Jacobson joins the outfit from Good Fear Content.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

‘Kitchen Confidential’ Returns to Bestseller Lists Following Anthony Bourdain Biopic

More than 25 years after Anthony Bourdain first pulled back the curtain on restaurant kitchens, readers are going back for seconds. Bourdain’s seminal 2000 memoir, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” has returned to bestseller charts following the theatrical release of “Tony,” A24’s new biographical drama about his formative years. The book is also […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Books 6 and 7 Titles and Covers Revealed by Fantasy Author Sarah J Maas

The titles for the sixth and seventh “A Court of Thorns and Roses” books have been revealed by author Sarah J. Maas. “ACOTAR” Book 6, coming Oct. 27, is titled “A Court of Splintered Harmony.” Book 7, which will be published Jan. 12, 2027, has been named “A Court of Forgotten Melody.” See Maas’ announcement […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Nick Reiner Trust Hearing Postponed to October as Lawyers Push for Speedy Access to Funds

Nick Reiner’s attorney pushed on Monday for speedy access to trust funds to pay for his criminal defense in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Reiner, who is being held without bail in Los Angeles County jail, is trying to access $1.5 million in trust assets so that he can rehire his […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

The U.S Open Is Near: Here’s How to Buy Affordable Tickets to the Tennis Tournament Online

The U.S. Open is nearly back in Queens, bringing two weeks of celebrity-packed stands and Honey Deuces to Flushing Meadows. The 2026 U.S. Open returns to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center beginning with Fan Week on Aug. 23, before the main singles draw kicks off Sunday, Aug. 30. The tournament runs through […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

FX’s ‘Love Story’ Cast Celebrates Emmy-Nominated Series at Intimate Tastemaker Dinner and Share How They ‘Brought a Level of Complexity to Their Characters’

It’s hard to imagine, but FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” almost didn’t happen. On Saturday night, an intimate tastemaker dinner held at Chateau Marmont’s Penthouse 64 was hosted by Variety in partnership with FX, and celebrated the show’s seven Emmy nominations. Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay introduced executive producer Nina […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

The Best Home Theater Furniture and Seating to Shop in 2026

When you think of setting up a home theater, certain pieces come to mind: The 4K TV, your speakers, a high-end 4K Blu-ray player and a turntable for when you want to give your eyes a break and listen to music. But about your couch? Or the media console your TV, game consoles and other […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

ABC Unveils New Twist for Live-Streamed News: Shows That Respond to Viewer Queries, Needs

On a new show from ABC News, anchors Gio Benitez and Ashan Singh help viewers fill rabbit holes before getting stuck in them. During a recent live-stream of “Searched, “a relatively new entry to the schedule of ABC News Live, Benitez, clad in bright white sneakers and a short sleeve shirt, offered followers different angles […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

‘SNL’ Star James Austin Johnson Sets Debut Stand-Up Comedy Special (EXCLUSIVE)

James Austin Johnson is going from Studio 8H to the stand-up stage. The “Saturday Night Live” star, who is best known for portraying Donald Trump on the sketch comedy series, will release his debut comedy special “He’ll Yeah” on Aug. 31. The hour will debut exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+, the recently launched streamer from 800 […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Katie Martin Kelley Moving From Warner Bros. to Netflix as VP Communications, Film

She will oversee comms for Netflix film boss Dan Lin.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Miami Vice ’85’: Whitney Peak Joins Michael B. Jordan in Joseph Kosinski’s Crime Thriller

Austin Butler is also starring in the adaptation of the stylish 1980s TV series.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Variety

Netflix Hires Warner Bros. Exec Katie Martin Kelley as Communications VP

Netflix has hired Katie Martin Kelley as VP of film communications. In her new role, Martin Kelley will oversee communications for the streaming giant’s feature film department, encompassing live-action, documentaries, and animation. She will start on Sept. 8 and report to Netflix’s chief communications officer Dani Dudeck. Martin Kelley is replacing Emily Feingold, who left […]

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hayden Panettiere Recently Spoke About Child-Star Pressure, Struggles With Postpartum Depression and Addiction

The 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star, who died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 36, had previously also opened up about the death of her brother in 2023 and her heartbreak over losing custody of her daughter, Kaya, who is being raised in the Ukraine.

entertainment  Aug 17, 2026