The Guardian Culture

‘Maybe the best pumped-up sequel ever made’: James Cameron’s Aliens hits 40

The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney WeaverJames Cameron loves tough female characters. That seems like a given now, after three Avatars and two particularly muscular arms belonging to Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2. Even the lushly romantic Titanic is about a supportive, sweet-natured boyfriend lending his love the extra smidge of strength she needs to live a rich and iconoclastic life withou

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Natalie Imbruglia: ‘I forget the words to my own songs on stage. You’d be surprised how few people notice’

The singer on struggling with the English weather, a secret celebrity crush, and her terror of tinned spaghettiBorn in Sydney, Australia, to an Italian father and Australian mother, Natalie Imbruglia, 51, joined the cast of Neighbours at the age of 17. In 1997, she released her debut album, Left of the Middle, which gave her the global hit single Torn. She releases her seventh studio album, Algorithm, on 4 September. She lives in Oxfordshire with her son.What is your greatest

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Utopia Distribution Exec on Shifting Releases Towards Eventification to Cater to ‘Fandom’ and Younger Audiences: ‘Everything Is Being Destroyed to Be Rebuilt’

The years that directly succeeded the COVID pandemic were marked by a dire, almost apocalyptic view on the future of cinemagoing. Audiences who were already thinning out before global lockdowns became even scarcer, with streamers growing their market share and smaller arthouse cinemas closing down as audiences failed to return through their doors once they […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

S.S. Rajamouli Marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Birthday With New ‘Varanasi’ Images

Two character stills of Priyanka Chopra Jonas from S.S. Rajamouli’s “Varanasi” were released Saturday to mark the actor’s birthday. “Varanasi” spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city. Mahesh Babu plays the dual roles of the protagonist Rudhra and Hindu God Rama, Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a character […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tile’s New Mickey- and Minnie-Themed Trackers Keep Kids (and Disney Adults) From Losing Their Stuff

Disney and Life360's collaboration introduces three new Tile Bluetooth trackers for Android and Apple devices, combining Mickey and Minnie with advanced location and safety features.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston – the tale of ordinary Romans’ hopeless heroism is tearjerking television

The Avengers star teams up with real-life scholars for a look at the eruption of Vesuvius. At points it’s elegiac and moving, at others it’s majestic and brutalIt’s always funny when documentaries strategically pair a possibly boring topic with a famous face, just to sex them up. A History of NCP Car Parks By Tinie Tempah, say, or World’s Deadliest Sleep Disorders With Anna Maxwell Martin. So when I saw that Tom Hiddleston was hosting a National Geographic investigation into the destruction of P

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Guide #252: Christopher Nolan forces ​all rivals to flee as he dominates the battle of the blockbusters

In this week’s newsletter: Is Nolan our last superstar director? Every one of his films is an event, clearing the release schedules and selling out cinemasThis July, competitors are running scared – like Ithacans fleeing the cyclops Polyphemus – from The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s humongous staging of Homer’s epic poem. The only significant alternatives you’ll find at the cinema in the week of its release are a handful of Aardman rereleases and an astoundingly poorly reviewed adaptation of Ani

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

TV tonight: time for some more telly joy with Alan Carr

The Celebrity Traitors winner returns with his fun gameshow. Plus: grungy action in French war drama The Sentinels. Here’s what to watch this evening6.05pm, BBC One Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthemsThe OdysseyOut nowChristopher Nolan tackles one of the granddaddies of the western canon – Homer’s meaty tale of Odysseus (Matt Damon) and his long trip home after 10 years in the Trojan war. Also starring Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘An overnight success after 25 years? Delicious’: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts and stardom at 51

The actor seemed destined for a long but unflashy career in musical theatre – until a role as a football club owner in the TV hit changed everything. She talks about her new Hollywood era, calling out misogyny and why she’s ‘more than just camp’Hannah Waddingham clears her throat. Her voice is a little scratchy. Two days before we meet, the star of Ted Lasso hosted the TV comedy show Saturday Night Live UK. She took part in almost all of the sketches that night, from a skit about “two top-heavy,

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

The Guardian Culture

From Evolution to The Odyssey: the week in rave reviews

Chris Packham takes us back to the beginning in awe-inspiring fashion, while Christopher Nolan heads for Homer with a grand adaptation. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)

Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to revisit the film’s complete sonic journey. “Saiyaara,” directed by Mohit Suri […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75

Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

All of the Guest Stars and Cameos on HBO Max’s ‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ (So Far)

From Barack Obama's opening cameo to Rob Reiner's poignant final screen role, HBO's sketch-comedy history lesson has stacked a deep bench — here's who's played who through episode four.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatic Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X

The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping Paul in the face. New York Knicks star […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Brady and Logan Paul Get Into Heated Exchange That Ends With a Slap. But Was It Fake?

A Fanatics Fest moment went viral just hours after the legendary quarterback teased his desire to play a villain on Logan’s home turf in the WWE.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. by Saying ‘Drop Dead, Bobby’ in New HBO Show, Which Reunites ‘Curb’ Cast Except for Cheryl Hines

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. Larry David weaponizes history to mock his former pal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his HBO sketch comedy show “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” In the […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Odyssey’ Cast Guide: Who’s Playing Who in Christopher Nolan’s Epic

From Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winners to frequent collaborators of the director, first-timers and even a rapper, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down all the stars and the characters they play in his adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

World Cup Final Frenzy: $4M Ticket Package Sold

Knightsbridge Circle, a global private membership-based concierge service, confirmed it has clients that purchased six tickets for $4 million, a package that also includes access to the field and trophy ceremony.

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026

Variety

Confused by ‘The Odyssey’? All the Timelines, Monsters and Greek Myths Explained

“The Odyssey” is one hell of a journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan enlists a cast of A-list actors and jumbles timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’ journey from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story follows the hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he returns to […]

entertainment  Jul 18, 2026