EntertainmentWriter Champions 1971 Dark Comedy 'Harold and Maude' as the Ultimate Feelgood Film
In a series on comfort films, a Guardian writer makes the case for the 1971 unconventional romantic comedy 'Harold and Maude' as their ultimate feelgood movie, praising its ability to find light in darkness. The piece re...
Entertainment'The Illuminated Man' Offers Unconventional Dual-Authored Portrait of JG Ballard
A new biography of science fiction author JG Ballard, co-written by Christopher Priest and Nina Allan, takes an original approach by weaving the biographer's own terminal illness and death into the account of Ballard's l...
EntertainmentKarol G Brings Out J Balvin, Peso Pluma at Coachella, Announces Tour
Karol G headlined Coachella with a star-studded set that included surprise appearances from J Balvin, Ryan Castro, and Peso Pluma. She closed the night by announcing an upcoming tour, shouting 'Nos vamos de tour' during ...
EntertainmentGrimes Reportedly Follows Through on Promise to Release Music Exclusively on LinkedIn
Electronic musician Grimes, who announced on X that she would release music only on LinkedIn, appears to have followed through, with a profile purportedly belonging to the artist appearing on the platform. A Guardian wri...
EntertainmentChina Box Office: Local Drama 'It's OK' Holds No. 1 Spot Over April 17–19 Weekend
The Chinese drama 'It's OK,' produced by China Film and directed by Yang Lina, retained the top position at the China box office over the April 17–19 weekend, earning RMB19.7 million ($2.9 million) according to Artisan...
EntertainmentMicrodrama Format Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles Festival as Australia Leads Global Market
Vertical microdrama is entering Australia's mainstream screen industry, with the Cairns Crocodiles APAC creativity festival hosting a dedicated panel featuring COL Group International's Tim Oh and other platform executiv...
Entertainment'Bachelorette' Star Taylor Frankie Paul Speaks Out After Avoiding Additional Domestic Violence Charges
Reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul posted on social media about the 'ugly parts' of her healing journey after learning she would not face additional domestic violence charges from two separate investigations by t...
Entertainment'Euphoria' Season 3 Episode 2: Sydney Sweeney, New Villain, and a Defecating Pig
Season 3 of HBO's 'Euphoria' is drawing attention for its second episode, with Variety praising Sydney Sweeney's 'complicated and compelling' performance and detailing a new character, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a...
EntertainmentESPN Pulled Frank Marshall's Documentary 'Rachel, Breathe' One Hour Before Broadcast Over Rights Dispute
Director Frank Marshall revealed that ESPN pulled his documentary 'Rachel, Breathe' approximately one hour before its scheduled broadcast following a breakdown in rights negotiations. Marshall wrote that lawyers halted t...
EntertainmentBroadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Shine in Uneven Noël Coward Revival 'Fallen Angels'
Variety reviewed the Broadway revival of Noël Coward's 'Fallen Angels,' calling stars Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara 'sparkle' in an otherwise 'lackluster' production. The two leads were praised for their physical comedy a...
EntertainmentBarack Obama Says Higher Ground Productions Will Go Independent After Netflix Deal Ends
Barack Obama announced that his and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is transitioning to an independent model following the conclusion of its Netflix deal. Obama stated the company aims to 'work with a...
Entertainment'Facts of Life' Star Mindy Cohn Reveals She Is Battling Cancer for a Second Time
Actress Mindy Cohn, known for 'The Facts of Life' and 'Palm Royale,' publicly announced she is fighting cancer for a second time. Both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter covered the news, with Variety noting Cohn made th...
EntertainmentAsobi System Artists and Executives Reflect on Global Push and Asobi Expo Hawaii 2026
Japanese talent agency Asobi System's CEO Yusuke Nakagawa, producer Misa Kimura, and artists from Atarashii Gakko! and Fruits Zipper discussed their ambitions to bring J-pop to global audiences, reflecting on their Asobi...
EntertainmentCountry Songwriting Legend Don Schlitz, Author of 'The Gambler,' Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, Country Music Hall of Fame member and one of the most celebrated songwriters in country music history, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital following a sudden illness. He was 73 and is best known as the sol...
EntertainmentTed Danson Recalls Bill Clinton Grilling Him Over 'Intentions' With Mary Steenburgen
Actor Ted Danson shared a story about an early date with his now-wife Mary Steenburgen being interrupted by former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail, who questioned Danson about his intentions. Danson ...
EntertainmentCoachella 2026 Weekend 2 Outshines Weekend 1 With Surprise Appearances From Madonna, SZA, and More
Coachella 2026's second weekend is surpassing the first in terms of surprise guest appearances, featuring Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billy Idol, among others. Variety reports the unexpec...
EntertainmentHow a Gold House Dinner Helped 'Beef' Creator Lee Sung Jin Cast Charles Melton for Season 2
'Beef' creator Lee Sung Jin revealed that a chance overheard argument at a Gold House dinner inspired the storyline for Season 2 and helped him land actor Charles Melton as the lead. Jin noted the real-life encounter was...
Entertainment'Heated Rivalry' Creator Teases Darker Season 2 Storylines Including 'Role Model' Book Plot
Creator Jacob Tierney has offered a preview of Season 2 of 'Heated Rivalry,' indicating the new season will venture into 'more serious territory' for the complicated relationship between characters Shane Hollander and Il...
EntertainmentElla Langley's Album 'Dandelion' Debuts at No. 1 Following Six-Week Hot 100 Run by 'Choosin' Texas'
Country artist Ella Langley scored a No. 1 album debut on the Billboard chart with 'Dandelion,' capitalizing on the success of 'Choosin' Texas,' which spent six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 2026. The dual chart ac...
EntertainmentLong-Delayed Apple TV+ Series 'The Savant' Finally Set for Summer Release
The limited series 'The Savant,' starring Jessica Chastain, is finally coming to Apple TV+ this summer after being shelved following the assassination of Charlie Kirk in September 2025. Chastain confirmed the release, sa...