The Guardian Culture

From Ish to Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret – the week in rave reviews

A poetic coming-of-age tale haunted by racial profiling among the Asian community in Luton, while a BBC documentary unearths troubling allegations against the high-profile celeb. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Ariana Grande: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Your friendly neighbourhood superhero spins a new web of adventures, and the singer returns from Oz with her hopeful eighth albumSpider-Man: Brand New DayOut now The – sequel to No Way Home maintains the focus on what’s now Spidey’s day job: protecting the city. New characters include crime boss Tombstone, played by Marvin Jones III who, like his character, is an African American with albinism. Continue reading...

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalled as Warner Bros. Tries to Reach Deals With Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling

The studio has until December to make a deal with the principal talent and Gerwig, according to the New York Times.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Jack Haven Found “Innocence” in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Slasher Little Death

The actor plays the killer in ‘Camp Miasma’s in-universe slasher franchise: “I like a character that just doesn't quite know how human things work, but is interested in playing with them.”

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

FIFA Boss Infantino Scraps World Cup Sell Off Plans After Backlash

"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place," the FIFA president said in a statement on Friday.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Sheridan Returning for an On-Camera Role in ‘Lioness’ Season 3

The Hollywood Reporter has learned the creator, writer and executive producer of the hit Paramount+ series starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman will also appear on-screen in the new season.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

Javier Bardem Politely Warned ‘Cape Fear’ Co-Star About Grabbing Her Hair During Attack Scene and Apologized in Advance: ‘I’m So Sorry, My Love’

In 2007, Javier Bardem delivered one of the century’s most chilling performances as Anton Chigurh in “No Country for Old Men.” Nearly two decades later, he’s proved once again he could convincingly play a sociopath, reimagining the vengeful murderer Max Cady on Apple TV+’s hit summer series “Cape Fear.” Cady was previously played by Robert […]

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Galliano, Controversy and All, to Take Spotlight at 2027 Met Gala and Costume Institute Exhibition

The Costume Institute's "John Galliano: Horizons" exhibition in spring 2027 will make him only the third living designer to receive a solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

entertainment  Aug 1, 2026

Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched Bootleg Before It Was Taken Down

While Marvel fans are expected to turn out in droves to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this weekend, a high-quality bootleg of the film leaked on X, with millions of people having viewed it. Posted by an account named Fredrick Bryan at 6:05 a.m. PT, the leaked video reached 5.9 million accounts and […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles

When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that when you have a simple […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Corson Promoted at Warner Music After Latest C-Suite Shake Up

The respected Warner Records exec will step in for Armin Zerza, who leaves a year after joining. Meanwhile, Louis Dickler will serve as interim CFO as the label search for a permanent replacement.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family.  The Bowden family has defeated Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the ex-convict who […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bravo VP Talks Amanda’s TV Future After ‘Summer House’ Exit, West’s Departure and ‘In the City’ Season 2: “I’m Optimistic”

The executive producer also discusses with The Hollywood Reporter Lindsay's reunion fallout with Whitney and Danielle, the new 'Summer House' house, Carl potentially joining its New York City spinoff and more.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Used Pain Scale Ratings to Prep BDSM Scenes in ‘I Want Your Sex’: She ‘Hit Him Really Hard and’ It Was ‘Only a Seven or Eight’

Cooper Hoffman had never filmed a sex scene before signing on to Gregg Araki’s erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex.” So when he arrived on set for the first time and found himself surrounded by ball gags, stilettos, whips, chains, dildos and strap-ons, a few first-day jitters were understandable. “Even if you’re nervous to do […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

John Oliver Extends His HBO Contract to Continue ‘Last Week Tonight’ Through 2027

John Oliver is staying put for now at HBO, no matter whom his “business daddy” might end up being next year. The “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” host has extended his contract with the network through the end of 2027, Variety has confirmed. But perhaps because of the ownership uncertainty, Oliver’s extension is only […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Releases Ransom Notes: “She Perished Shortly After She Was Taken”

The first note, sent one day after Nancy went missing, was addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Tom Corson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group

Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Warner Music Group, upping his role from Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Records. Corson, who joined Warner Records in 2018, has been overseeing the company’s business operations, strategy and commercial development for artists spanning Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers to Dua Lipa […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

You Can Now Land New York’s Hardest Restaurant Reservations Through DoorDash

Landing a table at one of New York City’s buzziest restaurants may now require more than quick reflexes and a carefully timed Resy alert. DoorDash has expanded its in-app restaurant reservation service to New York, giving diners another way to book tables at coveted spots including The Corner Store, The Eighty-Six, Dante, L’Artusi, Roscioli, Scarpetta […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Have the Longest-Running No. 1 in U.K. History

Fender and Dean's "Rein Me In" logged its 19th week at No. 1 in the U.K., ending Frankie Lane's seven-decade record with 1953 hit "I Believe."

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Sugar’ Star Tony Dalton Breaks Down That Duel in the Desert and Accidentally Punching Colin Farrell

The actor also discusses the one day on set he’ll never forget and talks about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026