Variety

Samara Weaving to Play Emma Frost in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot

Samara Weaving will move from “Ready or Not” to the MCU. The Australian actress has been cast in Marvel’s reboot of “The X-Men.” Weaving will play Emma Frost, who in comics lore has moved from supervillain to superhero over the course of the mutant’s long, long run in print. Telepathy is her jam. A rep […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Sarah Pidgeon Has a Wild Pitch for ‘Love Story’ Season 2

The Emmy-nominated actress says a follow-up to the popular Ryan Murphy series shouldn’t be a “classic love story,” as she suggests an unusual pair.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Brent Lang Named Editor-in-Chief of IndieWire

Variety‘s Brent Lang has been named the new editor-in-chief of IndieWire, effective August 17. Based in New York City, Lang will report to Jerry Ruiz, senior vice president, operations & finance, PMC. A widely respected journalist and editor, Lang brings a distinctive combination of editorial leadership, industry expertise, and a deep commitment to ambitious, high-quality […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Massive Attack Under Investigation Over Pro-Palestine Display at Singapore Concert

The trip hop group shared a Palestinian flag and chanted "Free Palestine" during a concert in the country earlier this week.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘He lived here a long time, so it feels poignant’: Nick Cave thrills Brighton passersby with secret rooftop gig

Prior to playing huge outdoor show in city’s Preston Park, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds set up on a record shop balcony – and play to fans visiting from across the worldNick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ only advertised UK live performance of 2026, a show in Brighton’s Preston Park, arrives with other events across the city attached. The Duke of York’s Picturehouse cinema is hosting a weekend-long Nick Cave takeover, featuring films curated and introduced by the singer-songwriter. There is a pop-up sho

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Ariana Grande: Petal review – calm, controlled anger at exes, fans and the media

(Republic) Casting herself as a flower trampled underfoot, the superstar’s eighth album swaps the ​glitz of her Wicked years ​f​or dark blooms of haunted electronics‘Tell me who’s to blame?” Ariana Grande asks, exasperated, on the title track of her eighth album, Petal. “Is it the people or myself?” As bleary, fuzzed-up drums threaten to drown her out, this shadowy carousel-ride of a song cycles through more questions than answers. Does her success only make her need more of it? Can her new reco

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Mahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel for Not Making ‘Blade’: ‘You Had Me Under Contract. They Have Billions of Dollars. If They Wanted to Do It, We Would’ve Done It’

As most Marvel fans know by now, Mahershala Ali was announced to star in a “Blade” movie during a flashy, surprise Comic-Con appearance in 2019, but the movie didn’t get made. The two-time Oscar winner never appeared in live-action as the popular vampire-hunting anti-hero, despite Marvel Studios hiring director Bassam Tariq, and later Yann Demange, […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Confirms Meeting With ‘X-Men’ Director Jake Schreier and Would Love to Play Mystique

After “Obsession” became an unprecedented box office success and earned over $400 million from a small budget, all eyes are on breakout star Inde Navarrette.  “I’ve been taking a lot of meetings since ‘Obsession’ came out,” she explained on Variety’s “Up Next” podcast. “That’s been really nice because you get to meet people and ask […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jamie Eisman Joins TFC Management

Eisman comes to the boutique management firm from Gersh, where she most recently served as a talent agent.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

AI Studio Asteria, Co-Founded by Natasha Lyonne, Strikes Strategic Partnership with Virtual Production Studio ZeroSpace (EXCLUSIVE)

Asteria, the AI studio co-founded by filmmaker Bryn Mooser and Natasha Lyonne, has struck a strategic partnership with ZeroSpace, a virtual production studio, in the hopes of transforming hybrid models of filmmaking. The partnership between the two coastal studios — Asteria is based in Los Angeles, while ZeroSpace is based in Brooklyn, New York — aims to […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tony Romo on Leave From CBS Sports After Arrest

The NFL commentator was booked on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in his home state of Wisconsin.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Meghann Fahy to Lead HBO Limited Series ‘Trial of Louise Woodward’ From Matthew Barry, Susanne Bier

HBO has ordered the limited series “The Trial of Louise Woodward” with Meghann Fahy attached to play the lead role. The five-episode series is based on a true story. Matthew Barry (“Industry,” “The Guest) serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Susanne Bier (“Practical Magic 2,” “The Night Manager”) is attached to direct all episodes […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Selleck Calls ‘Blue Bloods’ Cancellation “Very Frustrating” After Having Already Taken a Pay Cut

“Nobody wanted to leave," Selleck said on Ted Danson's podcast.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios Nabs ‘Lockjaw’ Dark Comedy (Exclusive)

The Oscar winner’s new specialty label Magenta Edge Films will release Sabrina Greco’s debut feature in theaters on Aug. 8, ahead of a platform release in September.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ Nears $40 Million Globally, Becoming a Rare Hit Summer Comedy

Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” has become one of today’s rare indie comedies to connect at the summer box office. Sandwiched between big-budget blockbusters like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” A24’s “The Invite” has climbed to $20 million in North America and $15.7 million internationally from 36 markets after three weekends in wide release. […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Mahershala Ali Confirms He’s Not Doing Marvel’s ‘Blade’: “They Didn’t Want to Do It”

The Oscar winner confirmed he's not going to star in the 'Blade' reboot, and suggests the studio didn't want to move forward: "If they wanted to do it, we would've done it."

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

‘The Odyssey’ Craze Continues as New BFI Imax Screenings Sell Out in Under 30 Minutes (EXCLUSIVE)

London’s BFI Imax cinema — the biggest Imax screen in the U.K. — is experiencing it’s very own Odyssey. On Friday, due to unprecedented demand to see Chris Nolan’s already record-breaking “The Odyssey,” on Imax 70mm, as the director intended, the BFI Imax released another batch of tickets. However, seemingly only those with the gods on their […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Meet Magnus Ferrell: Will Ferrell’s Son on His Breakout Song, Musical Aspirations and Embracing the Nepo Baby Label

The 22-year-old is having a moment as his single "Asleep Talking" takes the internet, and many celeb supporters, by storm.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Variety

Tony Romo on Leave at CBS Sports After DUI Arrest

Tony Romo may face a delay of game after being arrested in Milwaukee last week on suspicion of driving under the influence. CBS Sports said Friday that Romo, its star NFL analyst and a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was “on leave until further notice,” a move that may sideline its star analyst just as the […]

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hard-to-Please Frank Miller Praises ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: “Fan’s Dream Come True”

The comic book icon, who has famously dissed Nolan's Batman films, loves the new Tom Holland movie.

entertainment  Jul 31, 2026