Hollywood Reporter

‘Camp Rock 3’ Director on Bringing the Jonas Brothers Back — and Those Surprise Star Cameos

Director Veronica Rodriguez talks about how she kept the tone of the original with an updated vibe for the summer camp-set story, which stars hot up-and-comers Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian Culture

After Party review – matters of life and death as flamboyant ‘glam-ma’ turns 80

Traverse theatre, EdinburghA grandmother welcomes her family to a birthday bash in a muddled play that addresses its key theme too lateA celebratory family get-together leads to an almighty conflagration in Morna Young’s play. The birthday party reunion is a well-worn storytelling trope for explosive family reckonings – the Traverse featured another such party this time last year with Consumed, directed by Katie Posner, who helms this production, too.Co-created by Young and Alex Fthenakis, the t

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Yeehaw! Bring on the tap-dancing cowgirls! How the Edinburgh Military Tattoo suddenly got cool

With its marching bands, billowing flags and precision drills, the Tattoo has never exactly been cutting edge. But now an experimental theatre-maker has been let loose on it … Dusk has settled on Edinburgh Castle and now a laser beam is scribbling a route across its ramparts and high into the sky. The voice of actor Richard Rankin is talking solemnly about lonely soldiers answering a call, while a ferocious light rises in the gatehouse. Out of it emerge scores of drummers and pipers, their sound

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Best Student Discounts on Streaming Services, Subscriptions and Tech

Ring in back-to-school season with the very best college, grad student and young adult promotions courtesy of Peacock, Prime Video, Verizon and more.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Chris Evans Teases “Brutal” ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Storyline for Captain America

The Marvel film directed by the Russo Brothers hits theaters on Dec. 18.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix Adds Logan Marshall-Green, Scott Bakula and More to ‘The Sticks,’ Shares First-Look at Hockey Drama

The show centers on a grieving wife who steps behind the bench of the hockey team her husband built.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Patina Miller and ‘Raising Kanan’ Boss Sascha Penn on Closing Their Tragic Chapter in the ‘Power’ Universe: “This Ending Always Made Sense to Me”

Miller confirms Raq's fate in the final episode of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' while Penn explains his decisions and wonders why the Emmys haven't yet recognized his cast: "The work speaks for itself."

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Reggie Bannister, a Horror Icon Known for the ‘Phantasm’ Franchise, Dies at 80

The actor was eventually dubbed "the hardest working man in horror," thanks to his work in the cult classic film franchise created by filmmaker Don Coscarelli.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Variety

Boxing Legend Chris John Joins Silver Media Group for Animated Series ‘Dragon’s Dojo’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Singapore’s Silver Media Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian boxing legend Chris John to develop “Dragon’s Dojo,” a mobile-first vertical animated series drawing on Indonesian folklore. The project marks the first chapter of the ASERYA Asian Mythology Franchise. The venture unites Silver Media Group with Chris John, longtime Indonesian TV executive Harun […]

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

J.J. Abrams on ‘The End of Oak Street’ Theories and Daughter Gracie’s Acting Debut: “I Know How Hard She’s Working”

The filmmaker speaks out about speculation that the new sci-fi movie may be connected to his 'Cloverfield' franchise, while also praising his pop star daughter's career pivot.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Variety

Bill Bellamy to Receive Icon Award at Whats Funny Comedy Festival, Co-Founded by Lil Rel Howery

Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment. The Whats Funny Comedy Festival was co-founded by Knowledge Beckom and Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Rel,” “Vacation Friends 2”) with the mission […]

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Variety

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Spends 17th Week at No. 1, Now Solely Holds Fourth Place Spot Among All-Time Hot 100 Streaks

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is unquestionably the biggest hit single of the year, and all that’s left to decide is where the seemingly unstoppable song ultimately lands among the biggest chart hits of all time. The country crossover smash just landed its 17th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which gives it […]

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Variety

Demi Lovato to Make ‘Camp Rock 3’ Cameo Appearance

Demi Lovato will make a cameo appearance in “Camp Rock 3,” reprising the role of Mitchie Torres. The news comes just ahead of the Los Angeles premiere event on Monday. The movie will debut on Disney Channel on Thursday before streaming on Disney+ beginning Friday. Previously, Lovato was announced to be executive producing without an […]

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Camp Rock 3’ Surprise! Demi Lovato Reprises Role as Mitchie in Disney’s Movie

The singer-actress is also an executive producer on the film, which also sees the return of the Jonas Brothers.

entertainment  Aug 11, 2026

Variety

What to Know About Tupac’s Murder Trial and Suspect Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis

For three decades, rap legend and cultural icon Tupac Shakur’s killing has remained one of America’s great unsolved mysteries, spawning countless books, documentaries and long-form investigative journalism pieces. Now, the man accused of orchestrating his 1996 shooting is finally headed to trial with his memoir, as well as a Netflix docuseries on Diddy, serving as […]

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Amanda Knox in Cartwheel review – rookie standup acquitted of murder tells her story

Gilded Balloon TeviotPerformer cleared of death of her roommate in Italy uses new motherhood as framework for her defiant comedy show‘Welcome to the most controversial show on the fringe!” Some audiences will diagnose self-regard in that intro by rookie standup Amanda Knox. For others, as for Knox herself, it merely acknowledges the continuing efforts to silence her. But then, Knox is “the human version of the blue/gold dress”, a canvas on to which we all project guilty, innocent – or weird. Her

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jeffrey Dean Morgan Says Manager Fired Him Due to Age Just Before Booking ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Supernatural’

The 'Sterling Point' star recalled "wanting to quit" his acting career in his mid-30s before landing his breakout roles.

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026

Variety

Unscripted Producer Rachel Tung Renews ABC & Hulu Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Veteran unscripted producer Rachel Tung has renewed her development deal with ABC and Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the renewed deal, Tung will continue developing original unscripted programming for Disney and serve as showrunner on select projects for ABC and Hulu. Tung, who was formerly a vice president of unscripted at Paramount, developed and […]

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kidnapping Survivor Turns True Crime Investigator in New Series: How to Watch ‘Somebody Knows Something’

From surviving a serial killer at 15 to investigating high-profile cases, Kara Robinson Chamberlain hosts a first-of-its-kind true crime eight-parter — here's when and where to watch.

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026

Variety

LISTEN: Summer Box Office Will Surpass the $4 Billion Benchmark

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin reports that the good news keeps on coming for the movie biz as “Spider Man: Brand New Day” soars in weekend two and “The Odyssey” becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film. Most important, the summer tally to date has already hit the $4 billion benchmark […]

entertainment  Aug 10, 2026