Variety

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2 Will ‘Not’ Shy Away From the ‘Horrible’ Cultural Themes of the 1930s: It’s the ‘Heart of Our Story’

As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current status of Season 2. “We’re very excited, we’re in the writers’ room right now,” Muschietti confirms to Variety. The new season will take place in […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Boxing Title Bout Online for Free

In a title bout for the championship, American Lamont Roach, Jr. takes on Mexican boxer William Zepeda in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? The vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. At the end of the match, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a draw. On Saturday, […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Vincent Pastore, Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos’, Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, who is best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 80. Pastore was a key player on the first two seasons of “The Sopranos,” and helped deliver one of the mob drama’s most iconic moments. In the show, Big Pussy was part […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Vincent Pastore, the Mobster “Big Pussy” on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 80

After two decades running nightclubs around New York, he became an actor at age 42, stood out in 'Gotti,' got whacked by David Chase and appeared twice on Broadway.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Savannah Guthrie Issues Emotional Plea for Answers in Mom Nancy’s Disappearance After Release of Ransom Notes

"We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to come forward. Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes," the 'Today' show co-anchor wrote in part on Instagram Saturday.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays Several More Amid Intense Flooding

Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather than their previously scheduled 50. English band […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

‘Wild Inside’ Review: The Story of the Central Park Owl Becomes a Moving and Haunting Documentary

"Wild Inside" feels like the vérité version of the greatest children’s novel E.B. White never wrote.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Two-Night Pro Wrestling Event Live Online for Free

After a thrilling and dazzling Night of Champions, WWE travels to Minnesota for an epic WWE SummerSlam — a premium live event starting on Saturday, Aug. 1. The two-night event features six title bouts, including matches for the Women’s World Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship and others. In 2025, WWE drew in upwards […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix’s New Releases Coming in August 2026

Take a look at the movies and TV shows that are hitting the streaming service this month.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Has the ‘Best Script I Have Read in Decades’: ‘I Am Still Crying’

Vin Diesel has read the script for the 11th “Fast & Furious” film, and he is singing its praises. “I just read the ‘Fast Forever’ script by [Michael Lesslie]. It is the best script I have read in decades,” Diesel wrote on Instagram. “I am still crying…” The post was shared alongside a trailer for […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Juliette Lewis on Fiery ‘Cape Fear’ Finale, ‘Nostalgic’ Nods to 1991 Film and Why Crystal Will ‘Haunt’ Max Forever

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. Nothing good ever happens on a houseboat in a “Cape Fear” adaptation — just ask Juliette Lewis. In Martin Scorsese’s 1991 version — for which she was nominated for an Oscar at 18 years old — Lewis’ […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

The Rolling Stones ‘Behind the Song’: See Mick Jagger and Producer Andrew Watt’s Deep Dive on the Creation of ‘Mr. Charm’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Unlike most of his peers, the lead singer of the world’s greatest rock and roll band has never been one for looking back, even at the recent past. There’s a scene in one of the countless Rolling Stones documentaries in which that singer — Mick Jagger — and drummer Charlie Watts are walking into Olympic […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Charlie Hunnam Adopted Kittens While Filming ‘Monster’ to Decompress From “Darkest Realm” of Playing Ed Gein

The actor, nominated for an Emmy for his performance, also delves into the mental and physical preparation to play the serial killer and what caused him to be afraid of the role.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Richard L. O’Connor, Emmy-Winning Producer and ‘The Muppet Movie’ Executive, Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was confirmed to Variety by his family. O’Connor won an Emmy back in 1990 for […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Inside Lollapalooza’s Biggest Brand Activations: From Nütrl Vodka Seltzers to a Coca-Cola Roller Rink

Lollapalooza’s 2026 lineup stretches far beyond the eight stages scattered throughout Chicago’s Grant Park. As Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean and The xx take the stage, dozens of brands are setting up their own miniature festival destinations, offering everything from Nütrl vodka seltzers (including their just-released peach […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Schedule: Where and When to Stream Every Set Live Online

Lollapalooza is streaming live on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time this year. Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, Tate McRae, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit, Olivia Dean and The xx take the stage throughout the four day fest, which runs from July 30 – Aug 2 in Chicago’s Grant Park. Coverage is split across two […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Rufus Sewell Found a TV Role Worth Staying For

The 'Diplomat' star, now Emmy-nominated for season three, talks Hal Wyler’s shifting loyalties, messy ambition and the thrill of a series that keeps evolving.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalls as David Zaslav Won’t Approve Bigger Salaries for Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie

When a movie makes more than $1.4 billion at the box office and earns eight Academy Award nominations, the studio is going to want to make a sequel. Such was the case with Warner Bros. and “Barbie.” The blockbuster movie, released in July 2023, catapulted filmmaker Greta Gerwig, producer Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, aka […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Did Zendaya Just Troll the Internet With Her ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Press Tour Looks?

The Emmy winner wore mostly all-black outfits while promoting the fourth film in the Tom Holland-led franchise, leading fans to wild speculation.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Breaks Opening Day Record With $168 Million

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” came out swinging at the domestic box office. “Brand New Day” grossed an astounding $168 million from 4,487 North American theaters on Friday, securing the biggest opening day ever for a domestic release. The record previously belonged to 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame, which earned $157 million on its first day in theaters. […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026