The Guardian Culture

An Unexpected Life by Gloria Steinem review – a fitting tribute to a feminist icon

The activist’s memoir, due to be published this month, now stands as a posthumous testament to her remarkable lifeGloria Steinem was due to speak at a women’s lunch in New York at the end of this month and at more events in October, illustrating the central theme of An Unexpected Life, her new memoir, which, when it’s published a few weeks from now, will stand as posthumous testament to the 92-year-old icon: just keep going. So it is, after her death on Wednesday, that the book’s opening pages u

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Dave Bautista Shows Off Body Transformation to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’ Series: ‘Two More Months to Get to Where I Need to Be’

Dave Bautista is back in the gym and showing off his muscle gains to play the super-strong Greek hero Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the “God of War” video game. The actor shared a video of himself flexing in the gym and revealed that he’s three weeks into his weight training regime, with two […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Chris Langham, BAFTA-Winning ‘The Thick of It’ Actor Convicted of Child Sex Offences, Dies at 77

Langham was best known for his role as cabinet minister Hugh Abbot opposite Peter Capaldi in Armando Iannucci's satirical comedy, before his reputation soured on child sex abuse charges.

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

New Cemetery by Simon Armitage audiobook review – the poet laureate’s meditations take flight

The building of a cemetery during the pandemic inspires the Huddersfield-born author to reflect on childhood memories and the changing local landscapeWhen Huddersfield council proposed turning some local grazing land into a cemetery during the Covid lockdown, some nearby residents were unhappy. Not poet laureate Simon Armitage, who also lived close to the site. In the introductory essay to his poetry collection, New Cemetery, he notes how the dead would be ideal neighbours for a writer who enjoy

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

The Excursions of Mr Brouček review – Rattle’s illuminating touch lets Janáček’s sozzled antihero soar

Hoare/Briscein/Crowe/LSO/Rattle(LSO Live)In this beautifully balanced recording live recording Simon Rattle, the London Symphony Orchestra and an outstanding cast make the music sing and dance Janáček’s comedy can be a charmer on stage but it’s a devil to get your head around on disc. Based on satirical stories by Svatopluk Čech – who even puts in an appearance in Act II – Mr Brouček (or Mr Beetle in Czech) is a petty minded, puffed-up landlord with an insatiable appetite for beer and sausages.

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

‘I have an obsession with barber shops’: kd lang on her prairies upbringing, Patsy Cline and being shaved by Cindy Crawford

The Canadian singer-songwriter answers your questions about her trailblazing career, her spirituality, and collaborations with the likes of Neko Case, Laura Veirs and Pee-wee HermanI left the Canadian prairies many years ago, but they remain my home. How do you feel about that part of western Canada, where the prairies meet the Rocky mountains, which shaped us both? What does Alberta mean to you now? NicholasLittleAll of my artistic preferences were formed by the minimalism of the prairies, by t

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

The Guardian Culture

A Month in the Country review – delicate, tragicomic tangle of desire and disappointment

Donmar Warehouse, LondonBrian Friel’s version of Turgenev treads lightly between humour and hurt as wayward passions rock a country houseA bored hausfrau languishing in her marriage. A confidante who secretly loves her. A charge that falls for the handsome new tutor and an assortment of ancillary characters mirroring the cross-crossing drama of suddenly flaring passions and unrequited love. Add a drawing room in a summer-house and it becomes clear to see how Ivan Turgenev’s mid-19th century play

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Asian Male Pageantry Gets Unscripted Competition Series Based on Microdrama-Turned-Feature Franchise ‘Rags 2 Richmond’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Viral Nation and Media Trifecta have teamed up to develop an unscripted competition series built around Octagon Metatainment’s “Rags 2 Richmond” franchise. Buyers will get their first look at the series at the Access Canada Summit, held as part of the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market. The series translates the world of Asian male pageantry […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

B.B. King Documentary in the Works From Musician’s Estate and Winter State Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

The B.B. King Music Company and the legendary blues musician’s estate have announced the development of a new feature documentary celebrating his life, music, influence and legacy. The documentary is currently in development, with additional announcements regarding the creative team, production, distribution and release plans to follow. The documentary is expected to explore King’s journey […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

SCAD AnimationFest 2026 Lineup Revealed: Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch, ‘Forgotten Island’ Premiere and ‘The Proud Family’ Tribute

The Savannah College of Art and Design will bring SCAD AnimationFest back to SCAD Atlanta Sept. 23-25, staging three days of premieres, sneak peeks and industry conversation at the university’s SCADshow theater. The anniversary program will be leaning on two marquee tributes: a 25th-anniversary celebration of “The Proud Family,” honoring executive producers Bruce W. Smith […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Federico Borgia’s Dark Comedy ‘Prince’ Boarded by Alpha Violet Ahead of London Film Festival World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris-based sales agency Alpha Violet has acquired international sales rights to “Prince,” the darkly funny feature from Uruguayan filmmaker Federico Borgia, ahead of its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival this October. Set against the decaying seaside luxury of Punta del Este in Uruguay, “Prince” explores class divisions, grief and domestic absurdity. […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

MS NOW Doubles Down on Crooked Media, Adding ‘Lovett or Leave It’ to Weekend Lineup (Exclusive)

Jon Lovett's show will follow a block of other Crooked Media shows on Saturday nights.

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Nippon TV, TBS and BEAJ to Lead Tokyo Market Conferences

Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market has unveiled the first wave of its newly rebranded conference program, with Nippon Television Network Corp., Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings and the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) headlining three sessions at the Oct. 28-30 market in Tokyo. Visitor registration is running roughly 20% ahead of where it stood at this […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

NBC News 9/11 Coverage Includes Special Broadcasts of ‘Dateline,’ ‘Today’

NBC News will present never-before-seen footage from its coverage of 9/11 in a documentary on “Dateline” as part of its commemmoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on that date. The NBCUniversal-backed news division will present special coverage across next week on “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Dateline,” “Meet the Press,” NBC News Now […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Busan-Bound ‘Khoriya’ Leads Future East’s 2026-27 Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Vishwendra Singh’s debut feature “Khoriya,” bound for the Busan International Film Festival, leads Future East Film’s 2026-27 slate, which also includes Ashim Ahluwalia’s “Unidentified Actress,” Rayit Hashmat Qazi’s “Sawdust” and the India-Italy co-production “Heroic Frenzies.” Ahluwalia’s “Unidentified Actress,” an India-U.K.-Germany co-production now shooting, centers on a documentary filmmaker tracking d

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name, Prompting Dad Billy Ray to Publicly Defend the Change: ‘Family Means More than Ever Now’

Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name in the lead up to her tenth studio album, “Bass Persuades,” prompting her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, to speak out on X in defense of the decision. Miley’s announcement fueled the rumor mill about alleged ongoing tensions between the pop star and her father (see The Daily Beast […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tom Hardy Is Officially Returning to ‘MobLand’ With Season 3 Renewal

"The Harrigans aren't going anywhere," Paramount+ announced.

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Norah O’Donnell Returns to ‘CBS Mornings’ in Latest Network Shake Up

O'Donnell will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the network morning show, in addition to her expanded role at '60 Minutes.'

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood Veterans Launch aTwist Microdrama Platform With Horror, Comedy and Animated Series

The new app from Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun is rolling out with an initial slate of 10 shows including a spoof of verticals and an unscripted show about a Vegas spending spree.

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026

Variety

Microseries Studio and Platform aTwist Officially Launches With First Slate of Originals

Vertical/microseries studio and platform aTwist, founded by TV vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun, launched Thursday with a slate of scripted, unscripted and animation originals. As previously announced, the new company is launching with a wide range of genres — including comedy, drama, horror and romance — from producers like “The Bold and […]

entertainment  Sep 3, 2026