Variety

Jason Cloth, ‘Babylon’ and ‘Joker’ Financier, Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Ponzi Scheme

Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors about how their money would be used. According to the indictment, he took […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

‘A Star Is Born’ Producer Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected Academy President

Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber (Music Branch), chair of the Membership Committee; David Dinerstein (Marketing and Public Relations […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected President of Film Academy

The 47-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, England, is the 37th person to hold the office.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Olivia Wilde Celebrates Audiences “Breaking Out of Their Boxes” to Accept Age Gap Romances on Film

Cooper Hoffman plays the star's muse in 'I Want Your Sex,' the new erotic comedy from filmmaker Gregg Araki.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member TJ Palma Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The fan-favorite Islander appeared on season 7 of the popular Peacock reality series and more recently on ‘Love Island: Beyond The Villa.’

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Harlan Coben on Bringing ‘Myron Bolitar’ to Netflix: “It’s Been Really Heady”

Filming on the show, based on the author's 12-book series about a sports agent, began this week.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

‘Chicago Fire’ Star Joe Miñoso to Leave Series After 15 Seasons

Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miñoso appeared in the pilot of […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Chad Powers’ Reveals Return Date and Season 2 First-Look Photos

Glen Powell's got a real Leatherface thing going.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

‘The Daily Show’ Sets 30th Anniversary Podcast Hosted by News Team (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘Odyssey’ Against Translator’s Viral Slam: “Crude Language of MAGA Folks”

The celebrated author weighs in on Christopher Nolan's film: "No reason why Nolan, or anyone else, should not re-imagine/re-envision a classical hero."

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Late Ozzy Osbourne Is Getting a Haunted House at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

The legendary heavy metal icon passed away last year, but Universal will open 'Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness' houses in California and Orlando in the coming weeks in his honor.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

T-Mobile’s Home Internet Deals Include $200 Cash-Back Credit and Free Subscriptions to Hulu and Paramount+

T-Mobile is making it more affordable to cut ties with traditional internet providers. For a limited time, new customers who sign up for any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan can receive their first month of service on T-Mobile1, plus up to $200 back through a virtual prepaid card.2 The rebate amount depends on which plan […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Steve Guttenberg, Christie Brinkley’s Family Comedy ‘American Summer’ Lands Release (Exclusive)

Mia Talerico also stars in Michael W. Gray's coming-of-age feature that hits theaters later this year from Blue Harbor Entertainment.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $700 Million Globally After 12 Days in Theaters

“The Odyssey” has surpassed $700 million at the global box office, becoming the fourth highest-grossing movie of the year after just 12 days in theaters. Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic has generated $320.5 million domestically and $407.4 million overseas, bringing worldwide ticket sales to $727.9 million. Hollywood’s top three releases of 2026 are June’s “Toy Story […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Mattel’s Collectible 2026 Barbie Holiday Doll Channels Festive Representation in Red

The annual collectible is available this year in multiple hairstyles and skin tones to better reflect Barbie's fan base.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

Sundance Teases New Theaters in Boulder, Expanded Competition Slots as Industry Heads to Colorado for ‘Orientation’

Hollywood hasn’t begun packing for the fall festivals in Vencie, Telluride and Toronto, but the Sundance Film Festival has dropped in with a reminder that January is around the corner. On Wednesday, leadership at Sundance sent out a mid-year update on the fest’s seismic move from Park City, Utah to the Colorado mountain town of […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

‘Tony’ Review: Dominic Sessa Gives His First Movie-Star Performance in Matt Johnson’s Tasty Biopic About the Young Anthony Bourdain

The beauty of "Tony" is that it doesn’t make anything feel predetermined. It’s the story of an old-school American summer — those months when a college kid like Tony, doing a job because he needs a job, has the drifting freedom to fall into random experiences, because that’s the enchantment of being in a Cape Cod beach town in 1975.

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Tony review – knives out in tasty reheat of Anthony Bourdain’s memoir

Dominic Sessa stars as a conceited yet vulnerable young chef alongside Antonio Banderas – but the feelgood factor is compromised by what we know of the authorFor all the drugs and punch-ups, this is an unexpectedly sentimental coming-of-age story – or maybe origin myth – about the formative youthful kitchen experiences of legendary badass chef Anthony Bourdain. It is taken from the opening chapters in his bestselling memoir Kitchen Confidential; Canadian film-maker Matt Johnson directs and Domin

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

Ozzy Osbourne Haunted Experience Is Headed to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is set to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with an original haunted house dubbed “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.” As part of the experience, guests will be able to climb aboard the “Crazy Train” for a terrifying trip through his disturbing world of rock ‘n’ roll. Developed as a living […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026

Variety

Ewan McGregor and Alan Cumming to Lead Scottish Stage Adaptation of Harry Macqueen’s Gay Romantic Drama ‘Supernova’

Two of Scotland’s best known faces from cinema and TV are set to tread the boards together for the first time and at a theater close to their home towns. “Trainspotting” legend Ewan McGregor and “The Traitors” favorite Alan Cumming will take the lead in the stage adaptation of Harry Macqueen’s highly acclaimed 2020 romantic […]

entertainment  Jul 29, 2026