My Son Was Killed at Sandy Hook. 'The Drama' Showed Me Every Warning Sign We Keep Missing
A mother who lost her son at Sandy Hook says the Zendaya film contains warning signs of violence and how to intervene, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
Russell Brand Admits to 'Consensual Sex' With 16-Year-Old When He Was 30
Actor Russell Brand has admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30. He made the admission on The Megyn Kelly Show ahead of his UK sexual-assault trial....
Michael Tilson Thomas, award-winning conductor and composer, dies aged 81
The Guardian reports that renowned conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81 after being diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancer. He won 12 Grammys during his career....
Tana Mongeau Makes ‘Brand Safe’ Era Official With Launch of Podcast Series
Tana Mongeau launches a new podcast series, embracing honesty in her career and life, while moving on from the 'Cancelled' series....
Candace Parker Predicts Big WNBA Season for Amazon
WNBA great Candace Parker predicts a big season for the league, with players pushing for a more robust collective bargaining agreement....
'Clueless' Sequel Series No Longer in Development at Peacock
The 'Clueless' sequel series is not moving forward at Peacock, despite being announced as in development in April 2025. CBS Studios and Paramount remain interested in the project....
Hollywood Petition Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gains Momentum
A petition to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. has gained over 4,000 signatures, with Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, and Holly Hunter among those joining the fight....
‘The Chi’ Sets Final Season Release Date at Paramount+
‘The Chi’ Season 8 has an official premiere date at Paramount+. The first episode will drop May 22 on Paramount+ Premium, with episodes rolling out weekly thereafter. The final season will consist of 10 episodes....
Zedd in the Park Returns for 2026 Festival
Zedd has announced the return of his festival Zedd in the Park, featuring a performance from the musician himself alongside DJ Snake, Louis the Child and more. The festival will take place at New York City’s Randall’s Is...
Cannes Title ‘Aquí’ Picked Up by Films Boutique
Films Boutique has picked up sales rights to “Aquí,” which debuts in the Cannes Premiere section. The film is directed by Tiago Guedes, and is based on J.M. Coetzee’s “Jesus Trilogy.”...
'Document Your Ass Before You're 30': John Cameron Mitchell's Advice
John Cameron Mitchell shares his thoughts on the punk energy in modern Broadway and his experiences with the musical 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'....
Richard Gadd Talks 'Half Man' and Why Authenticity is Key to Success
‘Baby Reindeer’ creator and star Richard Gadd opened up about his new show, Canneseries opener ‘Half Man.’ It explores a complicated relationship between two brothers, Niall and Ruben, with Gadd acting alongside Jamie Be...
'Law & Order: Organized Crime' Cancellation Leaves Mariska Hargitay in Tears
Mariska Hargitay said she cried after seeing Christopher Meloni's reaction to 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' being cancelled. She told Extra at NBCUniversal’s Emmy Luncheon that it took her by surprise....
'Simpsons Movie 2' to Receive $22 Million in Funding from California
'The Simpsons Movie 2' will be among the first animated films to receive funding from the state of California, getting $21.9 million from the state’s expanded production incentive program....
Next Narrative Africa Fund Study Reveals U.S. Is World's Largest Market for African Storytelling Content
The United States is the world’s largest market for African storytelling content — accounting for 8.7% of global demand — followed by the U.K., South Africa, Canada, France, Brazil and China....
Front Office Sports Takes Big TV Swing With Daily Syndicated Show
Front Office Sports is launching a daily TV news program, 'Front Office Sports Tonight': a 30-minute, nationally syndicated show covering the biggest sports stories of the day....
Netflix’s Jinny Howe to Keynote Banff World Media Festival
Jinny Howe, Netflix's head of U.S. and Canada scripted series, will speak at the Banff World Media Festival as part of the Summit Series....
‘Simpsons’ Movie Sequel Nabs $21.9 Million in California
The animation industry is booming in California with the film and TV tax credit program. A 'Simpsons' movie sequel has been awarded $21.9 million to be filmed in the state....
Michael Jackson's Nephews Defend 'Michael' Biopic
Tito's son Taj defends the biopic 'Michael', stating that audiences will decide for themselves. The film has sparked controversy due to allegations of child molestation against Michael Jackson....
'Leaving Neverland' Director Criticizes 'Michael' Biopic
Dan Reed, director of the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', criticizes the biopic 'Michael' for failing to address allegations of child molestation against Michael Jackson....