Variety

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Amazon, Accusing It of ‘Lawless Employee Shopping Spree’ Including Poaching HBO Veteran Pia Barlow

Warner Bros. Discovery sued Amazon, alleging the internet giant engaged in an “illegal” campaign of “inducing contracted employees” of WBD to “breach their employment agreements” — including HBO marketing veteran Pia Barlow. In its lawsuit, WBD alleged that “Amazon has chosen to ride on the coattails of other well-established Hollywood mainstays such as Plaintiffs” by […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

House Democrats Probe StubHub CEO Over Claims of “Market Manipulation and Self-Dealing”

Congressman Robert Garcia sent a letter to StubHub's Eric Baker on Friday, seeking information on a claim of "ripping off consumers and smaller sellers by giving yourself preferential treatment on the StubHub platform."

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Chuck Russell, Director of ‘The Mask,’ Dies at 74

Chuck Russell, who helped launch several notable careers as the director of genre films including 1994’s “The Mask” as well as “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” died Wednesday in the San Diego area. He was 74. His death was confirmed by his attorney. The local fire department had responded to his house […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Funko at Comic-Con: Ultra-Rare ‘Invincible’ Pops!, Absolute Batman and a Figure Worth $10,000

Inside the toy collectable company's takeover of San Diego.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Netflix Executives Considered Pulling ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Docuseries a Week Before Its Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix almost pulled the streamer’s recent documentary “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” a week before its release for fear of reprisal, Variety has learned. The three-part docuseries re-examines Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial, which saw the pop superstar acquitted of all charges, including child molestation. It ultimately ran as planned, premiering on June 3. “It would have […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Trailer Is Full of Middle-earth Action, Simon Pegg Joins Cast

Sauron forges the One Ring and the forces of Middle-earth go to war in this first look at the new season of the Prime Video fantasy hit.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

‘Rings of Power’ Debuts Season 3 Trailer; Simon Pegg Joins Cast as the Balrog

Amazon Studios has released the first look at the third season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” the fantasy television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. According to an official logline, “Season Three takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Don’t Sleep on Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s Bedding and Bath Deals — 25 Buys for a Hollywood-Ready Home

Plus, discounted kitchenware, candles, place settings and designer decor.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ex-Reality TV Star and Businessman’s Fatal Fall From 28-Story Miami Resort Balcony Sparks Doubts

Yakir Levi was at the Acqualina Resort and Residences in Sunny Isles Beach on Monday when he fell to his death.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

After Atsuko Okatsuka Came to America, Social Media Knocked Down Barriers to Global Reach

She's only the second Asian-American female comedian to have an HBO comedy special after Margaret Cho's nearly 30 years earlier: "That’s way too long."

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Wildfires in Europe, Russian missile strikes in Kyiv, the cockroach protests in New Delhi and the World Cup final – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distressing Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emily Willis Was Porn’s Biggest Star. A $3M Settlement Won’t Answer What Happened to Her

The multiple performer-of-the-year and OnlyFans mainstay left Utah with dreams of mainstream Hollywood success. Mystery surrounds an incident at a Malibu rehab center that left her with irreversible brain damage.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers

So long, SoCal.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Comic-Con Takes Over San Diego, Kevin Hart and Marcello Hernández Premiere ’72 Hours’ and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Inside Costa Rica’s Alcatraz and Another 5 Top Locations

The same crystalline waters swooshing the pebbled coast of San Lucas Island were once murked by the crimson red of blood. From 1873 to 1991, the island served as Costa Rica’s principal penitentiary, where some of the country’s worst criminals were sent to serve often short and torturous sentences. Due to its offshore location, the […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Matt Damon Describes His Role in The Daniels’ New Sci-Fi Movie as ‘The Breakfast Club’ Meets ‘Inception’ Meets Anime Meets John Oliver

Matt Damon has revealed the wild pitch from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Damon, who is set to star in directors’ new sci-fi film revealed the details during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” radio show. Damon said, “The way they pitched it to me was: if ‘The Breakfast […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Phil Rosenthal’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Releases Special Max and Helen’s Episode on YouTube Ahead of Season 9 Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Phil Rosenthal has travelled the world in search of the best bites. Now, to usher in a new era of his show “Somebody Feed Phil,” the comedian and host will offer fans a look at something a little closer to home. On July 27, Rosenthal will host a special episode giving viewers the inside scoop […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Blade Runner 2099’ Unveils Fantastical First Trailer for Amazon’s Sci-Fi Sequel at Comic-Con

First look at Prime Video's live-action sequel to Ridley Scott's future-shock classics.

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Why David Cronenberg’s Feature on Charli xcx’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Gets to the Heart of What the Album Is Really About

It’s no secret that Charli xcx is a cinephile, so it wasn’t a shock when the avant-garde pop star revealed that her latest album would feature iconic horror auteur David Cronenberg — especially considering its title is “Music, Fashion, Film.” But what is surprising is just how impactful his contribution is to the wider meaning […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026

Variety

Eli Roth-Executive Produced ‘Burger Night: Luli, Magda & Lore’ Gets All-Female Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

The Argentine spin-off of Joe Begos’ alien horror pic “Jimmy and Stiggs” has found its cast and crew. Argentina’s Agostina Palazzolo (“Ciclón), Agustina “Papry” Suásquita (Netflix’s “Envious”) and Maia Tarcic (“Letters to My Ex”) are poised to lead the main cast of “Burger Night: Luli, Magda & Lore.” Meanwhile, Grupo Morbido’s Pablo Guisa Koestinger is […]

entertainment  Jul 24, 2026