Variety

Greek Filmmaker Christos Nikou, the Director of ‘Apples’ and ‘Fingernails,’ on Creating ‘Tender Cinema’

At Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the 10 participants of Future Frames – the program for young European directors – were joined by Greek director Christos Nikou as their mentor. Variety sat in on their discussion. Nikou, who directed “Apples” and “Fingernails,” started by underscoring the importance for filmmakers of “finding their voice.” He […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Jay-Z review – rap legend dazzles New York City with lavish spectacle, sharp bars and Beyoncé

Yankee Stadium, New York CityThe rapper celebrates 30 years of his classic debut album Reasonable Doubt with eye-popping visuals and special guests in a love letter to hip-hop cultureThe beauty of watching Jay-Z live is more than just watching him calmly spit bars that effortlessly prove why his career has been this long and brilliant; it’s also the complex but lovely feeling of watching an audience (and the artist himself) relive the past. It’s almost unfathomable that 30 years ago, Jay-Z was s

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: “Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding”

The 38-year-old age singer sold out two nights of her most expansive tour in over a decade, bringing her aughts hits and new pop offerings to a captivated crowd at Inglewood’s Kia Forum.

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Indonesian Virtual-Production Horror Feature ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Sets September Release, Unveils First-Look Video (EXCLUSIVE)

Mystery horror feature “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” has released its first-look video and locked in a September Indonesian theatrical opening, producers Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global (OMG Studios) have revealed. The story centers on Hesti, a young woman hunting for her missing father who finds herself drawn into the terror surrounding Fatimah’s […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

‘I Will Find You’: Logan Browning on Sam Worthington Teaching Her How to Reload a Gun and the Show’s Wild Action Scenes: ‘I Can Hop Buildings, Didn’t You Know That?’

Logan Browning had just moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta when she was offered the role of FBI agent Sarah Greer in Harlan Coben’s latest Netflix hit series “I Will Find You.” “Maybe there’s something special in the water in Atlanta because it all worked out,” Browning tells me over Zoom. And Sarah is not […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’

“Fruit Gathering” won the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Saturday.  Directed by Aung Phyoe, it “begins as a lush and meditative portrait of work and friendship before morphing, unexpectedly and organically, into a harrowing drama of obsession and queer desire.” Set in contemporary Myanmar, it follows the friendship and connection that forms […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’

Juliette Binoche was honored with the Crystal Globe Award at the closing ceremony, while Jeffrey Wright received the President's Award as the star-studded Czech fest's double anniversary edition wrapped.

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film

Dwayne Johnson can finally rejoice. At the premiere of Disney’s live-action “Moana,” the star said that, growing up, he didn’t see himself represented in the media. “‘Indiana Jones’ inspired me. When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ but that guy didn’t look like me.” […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

UFC 329 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the McGregor vs. Holloway Rematch Online

After Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a TKO to win the UFC Lightweight Championship belt during UFC Freedom 250 in June, the promotion company travels from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas for UFC 329 and the return of Conor McGregor in July. For the main event, Irish fighter McGregor (22-6-0) goes head-to-head against American […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Creator on Changes From the Book, Jennifer Garner’s Input on the Infidelity Story and Wanting to Do More Seasons With the Same Cast

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers for “The Five-Star Weekend,” now streaming on Peacock. For “The Five-Star Weekend” showrunner Bekah Brunstetter, women’s stories only get richer as they age. “There’s so much change that happens in your 40s and 50s — and I don’t just mean menopause and perimenopause, which has become what we’re […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records

Telemundo’s World Cup coverage over the past four weeks has set numerous viewership records for NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language network. But two days in particular stand out to Miguel Lorenzo, senior VP of sports content and production for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The July 5 match that saw Mexico knocked out of the tournament by England ranks as […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Barbara Ling, Production Designer of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ ‘Michael,’ Dies at 73

Barbara Ling, the Oscar-winning production designer of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” who also designed films including “The Doors” and “Michael,” died July 9. She was 73. Ling’s career spanned four decades, during which she worked on Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and Joel Schumacher’s “Falling Down.” She designed the sets for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Norway vs. England: Where to Watch the World Cup Quarterfinal Match Online

The knockout round matchup will be held at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 11.

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Moana’ Struggling to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening

Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Peter Van Norden, Actor in ‘Police Academy 2’ and ‘The Stand,’ Dies at 75

Peter Van Norden, a frequent character actor in films including “Police Academy 2,” and TV projects including “The Stand,” died Thursday in California, his son Robert confirmed on Instagram. He was 75. Born in New York, Van Norden graduated Colgate University and started out onstage in plays including “Measure for Measure,” “A Country Scandal” and […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day

Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875 North American theaters. Rival estimates have it grossing $45 million through opening weekend, which is below the $56 million the original “Moana” earned over its […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Makes $18 Million on Opening Day

Although “Moana” led the box office on Friday, the live-action remake didn’t make the domestic splash Disney was probably hoping for. “Moana” made just $18 million on Friday from 3,875 North American theaters. Rival estimates have it grossing $45 million through opening weekend, which is below the $56 million the original “Moana” earned over its […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take on ‘Little House on the Prairie’

Alice Halsey stars as the Laura Ingalls in the streamer’s adaptation of the beloved novels.

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Variety

‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar

Acts of kindness are few and far between in the punishing Myanmar textile factory where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) makes a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized bathroom break, San Kyi’s face turns positively […]

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope Talks Music Debut and Shares a Season 5 Update

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the reality star reflects on MomTok's future after months of off-camera drama: "I see no reason why we can't survive past this."

entertainment  Jul 11, 2026