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TV Ratings: World Cup Final Scores 60 Million-Plus Viewers, Smashing All-Time High for Soccer in the U.S.
Spain's victory caps the most watched tournament ever in this country for both English- and Spanish-language broadcasts.
Sony Pictures Mulls Deal for Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome, With Alamo Drafthouse Possibly Operating
Sony Pictures is in early talks to lease and operate the legendary Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, Variety has confirmed. Sony has been actively moving…
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Stars Rebecca Hall and Millie Bobby Brown Pay Tribute to Kaylee Hottle: “You Will Be Deeply Missed”
The deaf actress died in a car crash on Tuesday. She was 18.
Dixon Dern, Influential Entertainment Lawyer, Dies at 97
Dixon Q. Dern, a longtime Hollywood attorney who helped shape modern entertainment law through many innovative business deals, died July 19. He was 97. Born in…
Workers at Swaybox Studios, Home to Batman Animated Movie, Vote to Unionize
After an election with the National Labor Relations Board, workers on the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DC Studios project 'Dynamic Duo' are set to join…
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Hits 503 Million Views in One Day, Second Biggest Launch in History After ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A whole lotta people were curious about the whereabouts of the Avengers. The first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” has been viewed a staggering 503 million…
‘Big Break’ Review: Sketch Comedy Group Simple Town Just Made a Killer Observation About Success
Ian Faria's feature debut turns a slasher premise into unexpectedly compassionate showbiz satire.
Sony Eyes Revival of Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Hollywood
The venues have been shuttered since 2020, with their zombie status becoming a subject of curiosity and dissent in recent years
Smithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Widow Sues His Mother Over Prenuptial Agreement
Child actor's widow claims she is owed up to $6 million from actor's estate
Ben Folds On Trump’s Kennedy Center Takeover: “I Could Not Trust That Artists I Booked … Would Be Safe From Retribution”
Folds, who was one of the witnesses at a congressional hearing Tuesday, spoke to his decision to resign as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra.
The 3 Best Websites to Post Jobs for Small Businesses
Choosing the right hiring platforms for your small business can help you compete with bigger corporations — here's everything you need to know to find…
Black Bear Hires Bianca Parkes and Heather Phillips to Lead Marketing, Publicity
Black Bear, the independent studio behind Sydney Sweeney’s boxing drama “Christy,” has hired Bianca Parkes and Heather Phillips to oversee marketing and…
Snoop Dogg Biopic Sets Summer 2027 Release Date
“Snoop,” an R-rated movie about the life of Snoop Dogg, is hitting theaters next summer. Universal Pictures slated the film for release on Aug. 6, 2027. It’s…
Snoop Dogg Biopic Lands Summer 2027 Release From Universal
Jonathan Daviss stars in Craig Brewer's feature that examines the life of the iconic rapper.
Will the Emmys Bring Back Cut Categories? History Provides Hope
Though the Television Academy announced plans to cut five categories from the 2026 Primetime Emmys, the decision is likely not set in stone.
Trinity Tatum, ‘Love Island USA’ Winner, Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The representation deal quickly follows Tatum and Bryce Dettloff emerging victorious in the villa at the end of season 8 of the popular Peacock dating show.
Jacob Elordi Dishes on Nate’s Demise on ‘Euphoria’ and Breaking Both His Heels: “It’s Like ‘Fight Club'”
The 29-year-old also opened up on his brutal scenes and getting pummeled for weeks straight on the Sam Levinson-created drama: “I think Sam brought me back to…
‘King of the Hill,’ TV Revivals in the Streaming Era, and Why Viewers Don’t Stick Around for Season 2s
After so many bad, short-lived, and malformed TV revivals, has Hollywood conditioned audiences against reinvesting in their favorite characters — even when…
‘Summer Tour’ Review: A Documentary About Deadheads That’s as Blissed-Out and Navel-Gazing as Its Subjects
They’ve turned hanging out into a mission, which makes them not so far removed from the heroes of "Wayne’s World." But the Deadheads also evince an honest…
Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War
The Pentagon chief was on Capitol Hill asking for a whopping $1.5 trillion in funding
Why Shane Gillis Will Remain a Victor in the Comedy Guinness World Records Arms Race
From a German tattoo-artist-turned-comic to a 52-hour Lagos set, meet the acts who've chased — and nearly caught — stand-up's biggest records before Shane…
How to Watch the Lindsay Clancy Trial and Documentary Online Without Cable for Free
We'll show you how to access A Mother's Mental State: Inside the Clancy Case on Fox Nation without paying, plus how to livestream the trial on Court TV
Charli XCX shares reflective new single ‘Camera’ with video directed by Aidan Zamiri and starring Vincent Cassel
The song sees Charli question her choices as she navigates careers in music and film The post Charli XCX shares reflective new single ‘Camera’ with video…
Clipping Comes to the Movies: How Micro-Influencer Agency SGG Media Helps the Ground Game for Hollywood Marketing
Marketing in Hollywood is often seen through a lens of huge budgets, splashy red carpets and soaring advertisements. But any marketer in show business will…
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Racks Up $16.5 Million in Advance Ticket Sales After First Day (EXCLUSIVE)
Avengers, to the (box office) rescue! “Avengers: Doomsday” has generated $16.5 million in advance ticket sales after the first day of availability. Disney’s…
What the Merging of Two Major Completion Bond Guarantors Means for Indie Films
Leading completion bond guarantors Film Finances and Media Guarantors are combining under the STX Entertainment family of companies.
‘Untold’ Returns to Netflix With Documentaries on Raygun, Vince Young and Mr. T (Exclusive)
I pity the fool who doesn't watch this series.
The Best ‘Odyssey’ Adaptations That Aren’t by Christopher Nolan — Including, Yes, ‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie’
Christopher Nolan has produced a most stunning film adaptation of the Homeric epic — but only this side of Bikini Bottom.
Carole Radziwill Confronted About Jeffrey Epstein Connection in ‘RHONY’ Season 16 Trailer: ‘You Think I’m Part of an International Sex-Trafficking Ring?’
In the first trailer for “The Real Housewives of New York City” Season 16, Carole Radziwill is confronted about her name appearing in the Epstein files. During…
‘Camp Rock 3’ Trailer: The Jonas Brothers Search for the Next Big Star (TV News Roundup)
Get ready to go back to summer camp! The new trailer for “Camp Rock 3” invites audiences back into the world of the beloved Disney franchise 18 years after the…
Charli XCX Keeps the ‘Camera’ Rolling on Vincent Cassel in New Video
The great French actor endures a brutal day on set in the latest visual for Charli’s Music, Fashion, Film
‘Rick And Morty’ film in the pipeline, creator confirms
“We’re picking away at that as a script right now” The post ‘Rick And Morty’ film in the pipeline, creator confirms appeared first on NME.
Trump’s CDC Is Detaining Americans in Response to Ebola: A ‘Wild Misuse’ of Power
Rolling Stone obtained meeting notes highlighting how Jay Bhattacharya created a crisis trying to appease the White House
‘Rosebush Pruning’ Review: This Ravishing Yet Perverse Family Affair Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be
Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Callum Turner, Lukas Gage, Riley Keough, and Tracy Letts are all excellent in Karim Aïnouz's stilted domestic satire, but that's not…
Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was ‘Unrecognizable,’ Cop Who Saw Remains Testifies at D4vd Hearing
Prosecutors began to lay out the evidence against the 21-year-old singer, who's accused of murdering and dismembering the 14-year-old girl
‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp criticised over AI zombie movie
“Even in the hands of an established director, AI slop looks indistinguishable from everyone else’s AI slop” The post ‘District 9’ director Neill Blomkamp…
Stephen Wilson Jr. to Kaitlin Butts: Best Things We Saw at Under the Big Sky Fest
The annual Whitefish, Montana, gathering expertly blended country with Americana artists on a ranch in view of the northern Rockies
Still ‘Truckin’: Vineyard Vines Just Dropped Its Second Grateful Dead Collection Packed with Polos, Hats, and Tees
Add a little "Touch of Grey" to your cart with this limited-edition drop of deadhead selects
Critics Called ‘After Dark, My Sweet’ One of the Best Films of 1990. 36 Years Later, Audiences Are Finally Catching Up
Jason Patric tells IndieWire about his work with director James Foley on the now classic film noir, which will screen via Patric's personal print at the Roxy.
Phish at Madison Square Garden: How to Livestream Every Concert Online
Here’s how to livestream all of Phish’s MSG shows with LivePhish
Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.
How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18
The Deaf actor was killed in a car crash in Maryland The post ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18 appeared first on NME.
‘Characters Disappearing’ Review: Connor Sen Warnick’s Debut Presents a Timeless and Demure Vision of Revolutionary Chinatown in the 1970s
A piece about Chinese-American Marxist group blends past and present to fascinating ends.
Boy Harsher announce new album ‘Get Mean’ with intoxicating single ‘Hard Beat’
The follow-up to 2022's ‘The Runner soundtrack' arrives in September, and explores themes of heartbreak, loss and survival The post Boy Harsher announce new…
‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson Discovers the Joys of Pickleball in a Sweet Apple TV Comedy
The "New Girl" star pairs up with Mary Steenburgen and Ed Harris for a classic "save the farm" comedy.
Watch Fatboy Slim welcome Simon Pegg and Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to Big Beach Boutique 7
The ‘Hot Fuzz’ star broke out a special DJ set, and the choir delivered a cover of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ The post Watch Fatboy Slim welcome Simon…
Every actor in ‘The Odyssey’ and who they’re playing
Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway lead the most loaded movie cast of the year The post Every actor in ‘The Odyssey’ and who they’re playing appeared…
Broadway legend André De Shields helps bring 'Hadestown' to the big screen
De Shields made his Broadway debut in the 1975 original production of The Wiz. He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in Hadestown and co-stars in the new…
Every song on ‘The Odyssey’ soundtrack
Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster has been making waves at the box office The post Every song on ‘The Odyssey’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.
Ava DuVernay’s Birthright Citizenship Doc ’14th’ to Close New York Film Festival
A follow-up to her 2016 NYFF opener "13th," DuVernay's latest nonfiction feature takes on the erosion of the 14th Amendment amid Trump's second presidency.
Xbox Game Pass confirms next wave of July 2026 titles
Eight new games, including four Day One releases, are joining the service The post Xbox Game Pass confirms next wave of July 2026 titles appeared first on NME.
Xbox Game Pass 2026: what’s new and what’s worth playing?
Subscribers need to check out these titles immediately The post Xbox Game Pass 2026: what’s new and what’s worth playing? appeared first on NME.
BBC Introducing stage axed from Reading Festival
The stage has hosted up-and-coming artists including Ed Sheeran at the Berkshire festival since 2008.
TIFF Reveals Platform Lineup of 12 Films from the Next Generation of Auteurs
For the first time beginning this year, non-English winners in the Toronto launchpad section qualify for the Best International Feature Award.
‘The Kardashian era is over’: TikTok’s ‘povvo king’ takes on the billionaires
Shabaz Ali stormed to TikTok fame mocking the designer ice cubes of the privileged. Now he’s on the BBC stoking revolt against the superrich It was ice cubes…
BBCPhil/Noseda/Selaocoe review – a proms concert that was everything the festival does best
Royal Albert Hall, London A programme – Bach, Beethoven and a Jessie Montgomery premiere – that looked odd on paper made perfect sense in the hall, with Abel…
Splatoon Raiders review – Nintendo’s inky shooter fades to grey
Nintendo Switch 2 The single-player offshoot of the quirky and colourful multiplayer series is disappointingly run-of-the-mill Splatoon is among Nintendo’s…
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and…
Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX?
An intrepid IndieWire scribe embarks on a hero's journey to see Christopher Nolan's latest masterpiece in every possible format in an effort to find the ideal…