Hollywood Reporter

‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Sex-Positive Queen of NYC Public Access Cable Takes a Royal Bow, Nude of Course

HBO's Sarah Jessica Parker-produced doc pays tribute to the freedom-of-expression champion and queer community activist who took on a corporate monolith and won a national censorship battle.

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Variety

Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’

The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.” […]

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Variety

‘Summer House’ Reunion: West Admits to Being on Beta Blockers and Hiding His Girlfriend While Kyle Is a Mess

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 3 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of June 10. “I think it’ll get a little bit easier.” Those were the famous last words uttered by Westling “West” Wilson when we last left him in Part 2 of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion. That […]

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Variety

Carl Radke Sounds Off on the ‘Summer House’ Reunion and West Wilson: ‘He Got High on His Own Supply’

Carl Radke wants you to know that he’s doing just fine. I’m seated across from the Bravolebrity at Soft Bar, his modish non-alcoholic café in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and sipping on a drink called the “Steel Magnolia” — a mix of matcha, lavender Earl Grey tea and salted honey cloud that is, admittedly, quite refreshing. We’re […]

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Hollywood Reporter

‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Revelations: Biggest Bombshells About West and Amanda’s Romance 

Are they in love? Are they in a monogamous relationship? Were they on beta-blockers during filming for the reunion? The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the biggest moments from the final reunion episode.

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Hollywood Reporter

‘Summer House’ Sets Bonus Episode Filmed After the Reunion — All the Details

Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, spills about Bravo picking cameras back up after the conclusion of the three-part reunion for 'Summer House: The Aftermath,' airing next week: "We were in total unknown territory on this reunion."

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Variety

Nick Reiner Seeks Release of Trust Funds to Pay for Legal Defense in Parents’ Murders

Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in order to pay for his legal defense in the murders of his parents. Reiner’s attorneys argue that he should be able access a trust that was set up by his parents shortly after his […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Art Directors Guild Claps Back at Martin Scorsese’s Promotion of AI Tool

The union, which represents storyboard artists, said the helmer is “turning his back on the human artists who throughout his career have helped him create his most memorable works.”

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Hollywood Reporter

‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a Nostalgia-Fueled Luggage Lineup From Away

You've got a friend in Away's new character-inspired suitcases, weekender bags, backpacks and beyond.

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Hollywood Reporter

Gracie Abrams Was “Worried Feeling Secure” in Relationship With Paul Mescal Would Threaten Her “Drive to Write Music”

"It freaked me out," the Grammy nominee said of how being in a "stable" romance with the Oscar nominee would impact her songwriting process.

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The Guardian Culture

Project a Black Planet review: spits out dreary academic theory where it should sing

Barbican, LondonThis exhibition is so in love with the theoretical whimsy of utopian Panafrica that it loses superb artworks in an indigestible intellectual stewLynette Yiadom-Boakye is a painter with the imagination of a great novelist. Her contribution to the Barbican’s exhibition about Panafrica in art and culture deserves to win the Booker prize. She paints fictional people not portraits – a young woman reading avidly, a man standing alone in Pierrot-like fancy clothes, another wearing a coo

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Hollywood Reporter

Sony Pictures Television Promotes Devon Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction

The former development and strategy exec will now oversee a vast portfolio of projects, from ‘American Idol’ to ‘Vanderpump Rules’ to R.J. Cutler documentaries.

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Variety

Persimmon Acquires Mystery Film ‘Death on the Brandywine,’ Starring Kate Burton – Film News in Brief

Independent distribution company Persimmon has acquired distribution rights for the U.S. and several international territories to the mystery film “Death on the Brandywine.” Kate Burton (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Rena Sofer (“24”), Tuc Watkins (“Paradise”), Jay Huguley (“Cape Fear”), Walt Willey (“All My Children”), Shanley Caswell (“NCIS: New Orleans”) and Guy Nardulli (“Tulsa King”) star, with Satomi

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Hollywood Reporter

‘Every Year After’ Review: Amazon’s Latest Attempt to Recapture the ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Magic Drowns in Its Own Romantic Misery

Adapted from Carley Fortune's bestselling novel, the drama chronicles the tumultuous connection between two childhood best friends over 15 years.

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Variety

‘Late Late Show’ Host Craig Ferguson Is ‘Glad’ He Ended His Show Before Trump Became President

Craig Ferguson, the former host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” recently told “Obsessed: The Podcast” that he was glad he got out of the late-night game before Donald Trump became president. “I don’t know how I would have handled it. I’m glad I didn’t have to, to be honest,” Ferguson admitted. “I’ve thought about […]

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Variety

‘Hacks’: Jean Smart’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ Party Dress Was Made From Real Playing Cards That Were Hand-Stitched On

“Hacks” costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager came across the script for Episode 3 of the show’s final season, and there was one line that stood out: “Deborah shows up in a dress made of playing cards.” Since it was early in prep, Felix-Hager had time to consider what that would look like. It was through conversations […]

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Variety

‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion Parts 1 & 2 Draw Largest Audience in Show’s History

The first two parts of the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion has turned out to be a ratings milestone for the hit reality series. Per NBCUniversal, part one of the reunion drew the largest Live+Same Day audience in the show’s history. In multi-platform viewing over its first seven days of availability, Part 1 has delivered […]

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Variety

‘Toy Story 5’ Goes All In on Merch: From Lego and Funko to Away Luggage and Pandora Jewelry

For a movie about toys coming to life, it’s no surprise that “Toy Story 5” has inspired a blockbuster-worthy merch rollout ahead of its theatrical release next weekend. But the lineup goes well beyond the expected special-edition Uno cards, Funko Pops and Lego sets that typically accompany a long-awaited franchise release. Less obvious brands have […]

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Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Taps Shuwanza Goff as Top Democrat Lobbyist

The former Biden administration staffer will engage with state and federal lawmakers as the company attempts to push through a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Variety

‘Adults’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Guest Stars Include Jake Shane and Gaten Matarazzo

FX’s “Adults” officially has a Season 2 premiere date. The entire eight-episode season will be released on Aug. 27 all at once on FXX on-demand and Hulu at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Two episodes will premiere each week on FXX and the series will also be available on Disney+ internationally. Guest stars […]

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