The Guardian Culture

‘The first half of my 20s was hell’: Maisie Williams on her tough childhood and why she’s been having more fun since Game of Thrones

After her role in the fantasy series, the actor felt lost. Now she’s getting relationship advice from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and following a Sex and the City star’s mantra: never be anywhere you aren’t enjoying yourselfMaisie Williams has dabbled in witchcraft exactly once. The actor was getting ready to audition for a part in a film. “I wanted it so badly that I went on to Etsy, and I paid a witch to manifest me the role,” she says, poker-faced.“It didn’t work, an

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

Wim Wenders on Why He Made a Documentary About Architect Peter Zumthor, and How Brad Pitt Helped Get It Made

Wim Wenders’ 3D documentary “From Inside Out,” which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, examines the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, paying particular attention to the design and construction of the David Geffen Galleries of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In the film, the result of […]

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Review: Kit Harington Has Done Far, Far Better Things Than This Bland MGM+ Dickens Adaptation

The 'Game of Thrones' star and François Civil fight for the affections of Mirren Mack in a new four-episode adaptation of the classic novel.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Emmys for ‘My Mom Jayne’ Ahead of Hosting Gig

The star, who is emceeing the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, took home two prizes at the Creative Arts ceremony, two decades after winning an Emmy for 'SVU.'

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

‘The Debut’ Review: Julianne Moore Is Astonishing in Jesse Eisenberg’s Funny and Dizzying Community-Theater Comedy

What holds it together is the suppleness of Eisenberg’s voice as a writer-director (the wit that singes, the story that never stops poking around corners), and the utterly astonishing performance of Julianne Moore, who plays a crumpled-up wallflower in dire need of blooming. Oh, does she bloom.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

Bad Bunny Wins Emmy for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny has won his first Emmy for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. He won in the outstanding variety special (live) category. “The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny” took home a total of seven nominations, winning music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction/camerawork and directing. Bad Bunny and […]

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

‘Elsinore’ Revisits Daniel Day-Lewis’ Infamous Walk-Off During ’80s ‘Hamlet’ Production

Audiences got the first glimpse at a triumphant and career-defining performance from Andrew Scott in “Elsinore” this weekend, but the Telluride player also delivers another important gift: legendary show business gossip. Central to the plot is an infamous real-life moment in the history of the U.K. theater — when Daniel Day-Lewis stopped cold during a […]

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Alan Cumming Lands Third Straight Emmy for Best Reality TV Host

'The Traitors' host was honored at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Alanis Morissette Sues Former Tour Manager Over Alleged “Calculated Blackmail Campaign”

The Grammy winner was previously embezzled by her former manager Jonathan Todd Schwartz. He admitted to embezzling more than $7 million from Morissette and other celebrity clients in 2017.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Ben McKenzie Says He’d “Be Up for” a ‘The O.C.’ Revival: “It Was a Great Show”

The former 'Gotham' star's comments come nearly 20 years after the Fox teen drama ended after four seasons.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Debut’ Features Seven Original Songs, All Written by Jesse Eisenberg, and One Is Getting an Oscar Push (Exclusive)

The best original song race already includes tunes by Taylor Swift, Travis Scott, David Byrne, Backstreet Boys and, yes, Diane Warren.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West Reconciliation: “Everyone Deserves Some Grace”

The "Day 'n' Nite" rapper joined West on-stage during his Sept. 4 Chicago concert.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

‘The Debut’ Explodes at Telluride With Julianne Moore’s Gonzo, Career-Best Turn, Thanks to Bananas, Unlit Cigarettes and a Faux Musical

Jesse Eisenberg has made his most significant debut to date. There is a delicious irony at the center of “The Debut,” Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, which world premiered at the Telluride Film Festival: it is a film about a nobody who attacks a bit part as if it were the role of a […]

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Creative Arts Emmys, Night One: Winners List (Updating Live)

The majority of this year's top TV awards are being presented in ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6.

entertainment  Sep 6, 2026

Variety

Creative Arts Emmy Awards: Winners List (Updating Live)

The first of two Creative Arts ceremonies are being held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Going into Emmys week, HBO’s hit medical series “The Pitt” — the incumbent drama winner — led all programs with a whopping 25 nominations, including outstanding drama and 13 acting nods (with star Noah Wyle up for lead […]

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Natalie Portman Welcomes Third Child, First With Partner Tanguy Destable

The 45-year-old actress is now a mom of three after welcoming her new baby last month in Paris, according to People.

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Row’ Review: ‘Icarus’ Director Bryan Fogel’s Doc Takes Viewers on a Gripping, Question-Raising Solo Voyage Across the Pacific

This Telluride-bowing film is a portrait of Tez Steinberg, who dealt with his grief by embarking on two massive long-distance solo rowing expeditions.

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Richard Osman lets slip Celebrity Traitors season 2 launch date

Presenter reveals ‘absolutely embargoed’ start date during live podcast, and describes new series as ‘quite intense’The TV presenter Richard Osman has appeared to accidentally reveal the launch date for series 2 of The Celebrity Traitors.During a live edition of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, which he hosts with the journalist Marina Hyde, at London’s Southbank Centre on Saturday, the 55-year-old said the new series of the BBC reality gameshow would begin on 23 September. Continue reading...

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Liam and Noel Gallagher Lock Arms at Venice Premiere of ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’

The two-hour documentary captures the brothers’ blockbuster Oasis Live ’25 reunion with intimate interviews and unprecedented access to rehearsals, backstage and stadium performances.

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Primetime’: Robert Pattinson Earns Raves as Chris Hansen — Here’s What Critics Are Saying

The thriller about the former 'To Catch a Predator' host premiered Saturday at the Venice Film Festival and will open in theaters Sept. 25.

entertainment  Sep 5, 2026