Variety

Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources. Melidonian, who has been the lead liaison between the Academy and Disney/ABC, will continue on as a consultant for the next year. Kramer […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Rosalía’s Brilliant ‘Lux’ Tour Brings Cross-Disciplinary Delight and Splendor to L.A.’s Kia Forum: Concert Review

Do you want to know how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Kia Forum was? Here is how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Forum was… Midway through the set, as is the custom on her “Lux” tour, the Spanish singer-songwriter took time out to have a candid dialogue with a guest superstar […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Josh Gad to Join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel (EXCLUSIVE)

Josh Gad is the latest to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s crew for their forthcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel at Warner Bros, sources told Variety. Gad has booked a significant role in the period heist film, the sources added, and joins a starry ensemble led by Robbie and her director-costar Cooper. Casting has been coming […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

How Ciara Miller’s Reality TV Starpower and Tefi Pessoa’s Social Media Savviness Revamped ‘Love Island Aftersun’ 

The co-hosts chat with The Hollywood Reporter about the new vibe of the companion show, their advice to dumped Islanders and how the ‘Summer House’ star is getting ready for ‘Dancing With the Stars.'

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

As U.S.-Bosnia Kicks Off, Here Are the Money Winners and Losers of the 2026 World Cup

Tech companies, Zlatan, Fox Sports and the Beckham boys all make the list.

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Variety

Screen Australia Launches Audience-Intelligence Programs With Tatino Films, Publikum

Screen Australia has unveiled two audience-focused programs designed to strengthen the theatrical reach of Australian feature films, partnering with global film organizations Tatino Films and Publikum to deliver editing mentorship and strategic release guidance to local filmmakers. The initiatives – First Cut Lab and Impact & Insights – form part of Screen Australia’s refreshed Market […]

entertainment  Jul 2, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift’s Rumored Wedding Planner Has Worked With Jack Antonoff and Been Hailed as “Basically a Genius”

Creative event planner Mark Seed is credited with spearheading weddings for Jennifer Lawrence and Billie Lourd, but you won’t find him bragging about those nuptials as he has a limited online presence and no social following.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Hanks-Led Baseball Movie ‘The Comebacker’ Scores Summer 2027 Release

Marielle Heller directs the Sony feature that adapts a Dave Eggers short story.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Before ‘Obsession,’ There Was ‘The Chair’: Meet Anthony Pavone, Curry Barker’s Early Collaborator and Roommate

The 29-year-old actor tells The Hollywood Reporter about watching Barker's career take off from inside their shared home, the early days of making their 2023 horror short film and auditioning for 'Obsession' and 'Anything But Ghosts': "Don't just hand me a role because it's your friend."

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

Watch ‘Minions & Monsters’ Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges and Zoey Deutch Speak Minionese

You won’t find Minionese on Duolingo – at least not yet – but the Minion language is on everyone’s tongue these days following the release of the franchise’s latest film, “Minions & Monsters.” It was only fitting to ask the stars of the movie if they had picked up any Minionese skills when I caught […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Wilford Lloyd Baumes, ‘Love Boat’ Creator and ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘QB VII’ Producer, Dies at 86

He also teamed with Douglas S. Cramer on ‘Bridget Loves Bernie,’ ‘Nightmare in Badham County’ and ‘Who Is the Black Dahlia?’

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Pretty in Pink: ‘Elle’ Star Lexi Minetree Wears Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Met Gala Look to London Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel

This isn't the first time the actress has winked at Witherspoon's past fashions during her own press run as the beloved character.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Famke Janssen Says ‘Backrooms’ Filmmaker Kane Parsons Should “Absolutely” Direct an ‘X-Men’ Film

The veteran star sat for a masterclass chat last week at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival in Valletta, where she opened up on personal privacy, her refusal to join social media and the wild success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession.’

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Where to Watch USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup Match Live Online

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team enters the knockout stage, taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Were All Reportedly Fake

Investigators tell Reuters the notes sent to TMZ and local media had no connection to the 'Today' show host's mother's disappearance.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

How Pathé’s ‘De Gaulle’ Fought Its Way Back at the French Box Office With a Push from YouTuber Inoxtag That Lured Younger Crowds

Antonin Baudry’s “De Gaulle: Résistance,” Pathé’s ambitious two-part historical epic about the making of Charles de Gaulle as a resistance leader, has fought its way back into a leading position at the French box office after an underwhelming start. Driven by strong word-of-mouth, younger viewers and a heatwave that sent crowds back into air-conditioned theaters, […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

A Little Burnout and a Lot of Lakeside Love, How Carley Fortune Became Canada’s Summer Romance Darling

The best-selling author’s debut novel ‘Every Summer After’ was just adapted into a hit Prime Video series. Next, she’s preparing for season two and heading to Prince Edward Island for the Netflix adaptation of her novel ‘This Summer Will Be Different.’

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

‘NCIS’ Brings Back Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo for Season 24

Michael Weatherly is returning to the role of “NCIS” fan favorite Tony DiNozzo once again. Variety has learned that Weatherly is set for a season-long arc in Season 24 of the long-running CBS series that he helped popularize. This is now the second high-profile “NCIS” alum to return to the franchise in recent days. It […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Michael Weatherly Books ‘NCIS’ Return for Season 24

The long-time former series regular will have a season-long arc on the CBS drama.

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026

Variety

LISTEN: So Long LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game. […]

entertainment  Jul 1, 2026