Variety

Donald Trump Loses Bid to Restore His Name to Kennedy Center; Court Says Claiming It Would Suffer ‘Financial Decline’ Without Trump Name Is Unsupported by Facts

President Donald Trump’s name will not be returning to the Kennedy Center anytime soon. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Wednesday ruled against the arts institution’s motion to stay a lower court’s decision that Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center pending its appeal. On May 29, 2026, a federal […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Trixie Mattel Signs With CAA

The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' alum comes to the Hollywood talent agency for representation from UTA.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

‘The Pitt’ Leads Emmy Nominations; HBO Max is Tops Among Platforms as Netflix, Apple TV Also Pace the Race

“The Pitt” and “Hacks” have earned their keep this year for HBO Max. The drama and comedy series combined delivered some 40% of the Emmy Award nominations haul that HBO and its streaming sibling HBO Max delivered in a field that includes a number of surprise contenders and shakeups in key categories. “The Pitt” led […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ Scores Three Emmy Nominations, Including for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series

The four-part docuseries from Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Alex Stapleton took Netflix by storm in December.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Oklahoma Is Making Its Case For More Hollywood Movies and TV Shows

After 'The Lowdown' and 'Tulsa King,' Jeanette Stanton, who leads the state's film office, says "we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of studios" reaching out. Snoop Dogg and Miles Teller projects are on the way.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Connor Storrie, Chase Infiniti, Leslie Bibb and Sarah Pidgeon Among First-Time Emmy Nominees

With the reveal of the 2026 Emmy nominations, 28 actors notably received their first nominations.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Michael Strahan, Podcaster? ‘GMA’ Star to Co-Host Show Under His Own Banner

Strahan will host a show where he and his SMAC co-founder Constance Schwartz-Morini interview "the world’s most celebrated" icons and executives, as the studio launches a podcast network with AMP Media.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Love Island USA’ Week 5 Recap: Movie Night Causes More Chaos and the Villa Has Its Own Red Wedding

As the finale looms, the fifth week of season eight of Peacock's hit reality dating series saw the fallout from movie night, several Islanders dumped from the villa and the couples test their singing abilities.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kathy Hochul Nabs Three Entertainment Union Endorsements In New York Governor’s Race (Exclusive)

Actors’ Equity, IATSE and AFM Local 802 are backing the Democratic incumbent for reelection, citing her support for the industry.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup)

Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in addition to what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Microsoft announced approximately 4,800 total job cuts across the […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Concert Film Land Emmy Nominations

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour: The Final Show” concert film have landed Emmy nominations. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” landed a total of nine nominations, making it the most-nominated Super Bowl halftime show in Emmys history. It was nominated for outstanding variety special […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Noah Wyle, Lisa Kudrow, Jamie Lee Curtis and More: Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors,’ Cover Stars and Podcast Guests Score Emmy Nominations

Variety is celebrating the 2026 Emmy nominees who have appeared on the magazine’s covers, participated in Actors on Actors and the Awards Circuit Podcast. The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning, with “The Pitt” leading the pack with 25 nominations, followed by “Hacks” with 24. The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nomination for ‘Shrinking’ Guest Role

The ‘Back to the Future’ actor made an acting return after stepping away in 2020 due to memory and speech issues from Parkinson’s disease.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Katie Couric Thought She Suffered a Stroke. Then She Was Diagnosed With Temporary Amnesia

The veteran news anchor shared the experience in a Substack post titled 'The Day I'll Never Remember.'

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Hacks’ Sets Record for Most Comedy Emmy Nominations in a Single Year

The show landed 24 noms during Wednesday's announcement, second only to 'The Pitt.'

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ariana Madix Earns First Emmy Nomination for Hosting ‘Love Island USA’

Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules' alum was nominated for best host for a reality or reality competition program.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Five-Year Acting Retirement

Michael J. Fox has landed an Emmy nomination for his guest-star role on Apple TV’s “Shrinking,” a part he came out of five years of acting retirement for last year. When the 78th annual Emmy Award nominations were revealed Wednesday, Fox was among a list of outstanding guest actor in a comedy series candidates that […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Scores Five Emmy Nominations for ‘The Eras Tour: The Final Show’

Premiering on Disney+ last year, the concert film showcased the superstar performing the last date in her historical Eras Tour.

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Variety

Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse, Social Platform Zigazoo Launch Studio to Develop Content From Young Creators (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Montgomery’s media company Wheelhouse and kids and teens-friendly social media platform Zigazoo have teamed on a new studio that will develop projects based on content from Gen Alpha stars on the TikTok-style app. Named Zigazoo Studios, the joint venture will focus on developing content, live experiences, consumer products, brand partnerships and new business ventures […]

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How ‘Off Campus’ Helped The Beaches’ Queer Anthem “Edge of the Earth” Get Its Second Wind

The four-member Canadian rock band also reflects on this unique moment and share their pitch for the next season of ‘Heated Rivalry’: “If season two wants a lesbian, I will go on there.”

entertainment  Jul 8, 2026