Variety

Casey Bloys on HBO’s Huge Emmy Noms Haul, ‘The Pitt’ Dominance, Whether He Has ‘Heated Rivalry’ Regrets and His Own Future Post-Merger

It’s been a decade since Casey Bloys took over as head of HBO, and he had more reason to celebrate his successful tenure on Wednesday: an industry-leading 122 nominations for the HBO Max platform, including tremendous showings for “The Pitt” and “Hacks.” At the same time, that straight-A report card comes with uncertainty. With the […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Amazon MGM Studios Chief Peter Friedlander Unveils Another Big TV Reorganization

Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tal Anderson on Her First Emmy Nomination: “It’s OK to be Autistic, Disabled and Different”

'The Pitt' star received a nod for best guest actress for her portrayal of Becca King in the HBO drama.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ Movie Greenlit at Disney; Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon Return Alongside New Cast

Sabrina Bryan, Lynn Whitfield and Lori Alter also will reprise their roles from the original franchise, while Sophia Bush joins the new film.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Dwayne Johnson on Why Live-Action ‘Moana’ Isn’t “Too Soon” and the Viral Reaction to His Onscreen Wig: “I Get It, I’m a Pretty Well-Known Bald Actor”

Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui in the live-action adaption, which comes 10 years after the animated hit.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

A New Madonna Book Features Fresh Details About Sean Penn Romance, Ken Regan Photos, Interviews With Nile Rodgers and More

Madonna’s 1985 ascent is getting a new close-up. Insight Editions is set to release “Madonna: Into the Groove: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen of Pop,” a new photo book built around the work of photographer Ken Regan, with text by Tomás Mier. The book focuses on a pivotal year in Madonna’s career, when “Like […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Matt Cherniss on Why ‘Widow’s Bay’ Is a Comedy and the Secret to Apple TV’s Emmys Batting Average

The streamer's head of programming also reacts to Jon Hamm (again) being overlooked for 'Your Friends & Neighbors.'

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Pitt’s’ Sepideh Moafi On Historic Emmy Nom: “Somebody Will See That the Door Is Open For Them”

Moafi became the first Iranian woman and woman from the Middle East to be recognized in the supporting actress in a drama series category.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

‘The Pitt’ Stars Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober Scored Emmy Noms After Self-Submitting: ‘A Week Ago I Couldn’t Get a Good Agent’

Hollywood, meet the King and Queen of Emmy self-submissions. When HBO Max notified “The Pitt” guest cast members Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober that they wouldn’t be part of the network’s official Emmy submissions, the actors and their teams went to bat for themselves, self-submitting their performances in the guest acting categories. Allen, recognized in […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emmys: ‘Love Story’ Lands Seven Nominations, Including Best Limited or Anthology Series

The anthology, created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, follows John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's tragic romance and earned its female lead, Sarah Pidgeon, her first nomination.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, BTS and Shakira for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining the lineup as a co-headliner alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen are staging the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup history on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 11-minute spectacle will […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Amazon MGM Studios Ups Kara Smith to Head of Drama TV as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins Exit

Amazon MGM Studios’ scripted TV department is getting another shakeup as chief Peter Friedlander has promoted Kara Smith to head of the drama division. Amid Smith’s elevation, Amazon TV execs Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald, and Odetta Watkins will be exiting. Friedlander noted in a memo to staff Wednesday that he is still in search of […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

‘Cheetah Girls 4’: Raven-Symoné Confirms Her Return in ‘Next Gen’ Reboot

A new “Cheetah Girls” movie is in the works. Franchise star Raven-Symoné announced the news on her official Instagram on Wednesday, teasing that she was already on set for what has been dubbed “The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.” Symoné starred in the original “Cheetah Girls” film alongside Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Sabrina Bryan. Lynn […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Get-Big-or-Die Era of European TV Has Arrived

Sky's $2.1 B deal to buy ITV is the biggest move yet in a continent-wide consolidation wave, and after two decades of resistance, European regulators are starting to say yes.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Why ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Deserves Its Drama Emmy Nom

When Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced Apple TV’s “Your Friends & Neighbors” was a nominee for outstanding drama series, my Variety colleagues’ jaws hit the floor (with some on the internet agreeing). However, I, a champion of the Jonathan Tropper series starring Jon Hamm since its debut, felt a level of gloating […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘All’s Fair’ Now Has as Many Emmy Noms as ‘The Wire’

The Kim Kardashian-led Hulu series earned nods for hairstyling and makeup.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Justin Bieber Joins FIFA Halftime Show Alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus, performing alongside Coldplay, will also be featured.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Andrew Lloyd Webber Ditches ‘The Illusionist’ for Mona Lisa Musical

Sources cite creative differences with star director Jamie Lloyd.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Guest’ Review: Trine Dyrholm Gives a Scorcher of a Performance in a Gutsy Danish Party-Gone-Wrong Drama

Mads Mengel's debut feature about a woman who crashes her grandson's naming ceremony premiered at Karlovy Vary.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Author Emily Henry Is Officially An Emmy Nominee

The Netflix adaptation of her novel ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ scored a nomination in the outstanding television movie category.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026