Variety

‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get Real About Navigating Industry Expectations and AI: ‘We Are So Hungry for Something New’

A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants — Patrick Ball (“The Pitt”), Megan Lawless (“Obsession”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider […]

entertainment  Jun 20, 2026

Variety

‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t Grilled Vince Gilligan and the Writers About Season 2 Just Yet

Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you think your character would do,” star Rhea Seehorn tells the Variety […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50

Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a stroke Thursday night,” she wrote. […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER] Might Die and Everyone Else Is Either Drunk or in a Bar Brawl

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Den of Sin,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of “Dutton Ranch,” where after last week’s festivities we’re all dressed up for a fancy party at the 10 Petal. Beulah (Annette Bening) has spared no expense, but can […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Critic’s Appreciation: Television Often Neglects Directors, but James Burrows’ Legacy Is Impossible to Overlook

A key creative force in shaping beloved sitcoms from 'Taxi' to 'Cheers,' from 'Friends' to 'Will & Grace,' Burrows won 11 Emmys and helmed well over 1,000 episodes of television.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Inside ‘Love Island USA’ Narrator Iain Stirling’s Job to Push Jokes “as Far as I Can Get Away With”

The comedian, who has been narrating the Peacock hit series since season four, brings fans behind the mic, revealing his quick turnaround process, why he's "quite jealous of Americans" and whether his jokes are ever rejected.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate O’Flynn Should Scare the Rest of the Emmy Comedy Field

“Widow’s Bay” could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It’s usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely message. So, when something strange wanders into the race, the instinct is to […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director James Burrows: ‘We Have Lost the Greatest of All Time’

Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of all time. Jimmy Burrows. I know […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities Voicing Toys, From Conan O’Brien to Bad Bunny

Even toys aren’t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and space ranger Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). Following 2019’s “Toy Story 4,” the new […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

“We Lost a Giant”: James Burrows Mourned by Eric McCormack, NBC

The prolific TV director and 11-time Emmy winner died Friday at the age of 85.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

George MacKay on Learning to Fish With Callum Turner for Time Travel Movie ‘Rose of Nevada’ and Why He’d Rather Play a Bond Villain: You ‘Get the Best Scenes and Then Get Killed!’

British mainstays like George MacKay are quickly getting used to fielding questions about James Bond casting rumors, with everyone from the likes of Tom Francis to MacKay’s own “Rose of Nevada” co-star Callum Turner reportedly being considered. But for the “1917” and “Pride” actor who’s in love with the “process” of filmmaking — and used […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sophia Bush Defend Ties to Peter Thiel’s Secretive Dialog Group

After a leaked directory exposed their membership in Dialog — Peter Thiel's invitation-only ideas forum — celebrities are speaking out.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

How ‘Leviticus’ Stars Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen Prepared to Take on the Roles of Two Closeted Teenagers for the Conversion Therapy Horror

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Leviticus,” now in theaters. “I want it to look like you” might be the single most romantic dialogue of the year. And yes, it’s from a horror movie, namely Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus,” which features two gay teenagers tormented by a violent supernatural entity that resembles the person they […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

I Bought a Breathalyzer and Drank Along With the Characters in ‘Spider-Noir’

Oopsie-poopsie, 12 slugs of whiskey in less than a half hour was not a good idea.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

The Global Rush to Ban Kids From Social Media Has Begun. Will It Work?

As Britain and Canada follow Australia’s lead on under-16 social media bans, experts warn the measures may be easy to evade and hard to enforce.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

‘X-Men’ Star Famke Janssen Says Marvel ‘Made a Mistake’ By Not Asking Her to Return as Jean Grey in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Famke Janssen said during a recent appearance at Spacecon 2026 (via Popverse), that Marvel “made a mistake” by not bringing her back as Jean Grey for December’s “Avengers: Doomsday.” “I am so bad at keeping secrets that I always say to everyone I’m the worst actor in the world. It’s all on my face. You […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

James Burrows, ‘Will & Grace’ Director and ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator, Dies at 85

Son of an acclaimed playwright, the 10-time Emmy winner got his start on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and helmed every 'Will & Grace' episode.

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

YouTube Creators are Making a Splash This Awards Season. Here’s a Guide to the Platform’s Top Contenders

As YouTube continues to grow, it also enters the Primetime Emmy consideration space in a huge way. Below, Variety breaks down some of the biggest creators driving global conversation to keep an eye out for this FYC season. Brittany Broski Variety series Before she was Lady Brittany of House Broski, she was a Texas bank employee posting videos […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

Randy Newman on Scoring ‘Toy Story 5,’ Using a Male Choir for Buzz Lightyear and Having Less Than an Hour’s Notice to Duet With Taylor Swift

It’s been over a week since attendees at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” were treated to a surprise debut performance of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the original song by Taylor Swift. As the film concluded and audiences heard the song play over the end credits, the screen lifted to reveal Swift […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026

Variety

James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television’s preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, died on Friday. He was 85.  Burrows’ family confirmed his death in a statement to People: “We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family. For […]

entertainment  Jun 19, 2026