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The 2025 Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when "Oppenheimer" dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen …
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought Oz to the Oscars, kicking off the 97th annual ceremony with a musical medley from "The Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz" and "Wicked." After a tribute to Los A…
Ariana Grande is feeling grateful as she walks her first Oscars red carpet as a nominee. The Grammy winner is up for best supporting actress for her performance as Glinda in "Wicked," which …
David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as "Scr…
It's a blockbuster month on streaming as "Wicked" and "Moana 2," two of 2024's biggest movies, make their arrivals on Peacock and Disney+, respectively. The former was a musical sensation wi…
A series adaptation of "Crazy Rich Asians" is in development at Max. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film, has been set as showrunner and executive producer, while director Jon M. Chu will …
The Oscars is not just a TV event for the company working to sell the commercials that support it. With the annual awards show slated to stream live on Hulu for the first time, alongside its…
James Gunn recently took to Threads to shut down social media rumors claiming Daniel Radcliffe is joining the new DC Universe as the star of "Clayface," which is now in development. "Doctor …
As Cynthia Erivo accepted her honors at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards, she offered up words of affirmation for the Black women that filled the ballroom, encouraging everyone to…
A Japanese woman is facing potential harassment charges after allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent during a fan event last year, South Korean authorities confirmed Friday to AP. …
On the heels of her starring turn as the Benzo-downing Southern mom of three in "The White Lotus," Parker Posey now fronts a new campaign for Gap, out today. The "Feels like Gap" campaign is…
Sara Bareilles, Jackson Browne and Kristin Chenoweth have been added as honorees and performers, alongside the previously announced Wyclef Jean, for a concert gala in New York benefiting Mus…
Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a caree…
Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M.…
May the odds be ever in your favor this October. The first-ever live stage adaptation of "The Hunger Games" will begin performances on Oct. 20 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand…
Adam Lambert is currently living out a dream, playing the role of the Emcee in the current Broadway run of "Cabaret," or, as it's officially known in this production, "Cabaret at the Kit Kat…
Patrick Wilson is getting ready to return to musical theater. Not only is he a producer of the new "Lost Boys," but he's actively pursuing landing a starring role on the stage. "I definitely…
Podcasts started as an audio-only phenomenon. But now YouTube " the world's biggest video platform " might be the biggest platform for podcasts. According to the Google-owned video giant, Yo…
The sequel to 2019 documentary "Leaving Neverland," subtitled "Surviving Michael Jackson," will be available to watch on YouTube in the U.S. and Canada. Little Dot Studios, an All3Media comp…
John Lithgow confirmed in a new interview with ScreenRant that he will be playing Albus Dumbledore in HBO's "Harry Potter" television series. Variety reported earlier this month that Lithgow…
"Wicked," "Moana 2" and holiday hits like "Mufasa: The Lion King" lifted quarterly earnings at AMC Entertainment. Revenues at the world's largest movie chain hit $1.3 billion, up more than 1…
Patrick Wilson is joining Amy Adams and Javier Bardem in the upcoming Apple TV+ "Cape Fear" adaptation. From creator and showrunner Nick Antosca and executive producers Martin Scorsese and S…
"Descendants" is going "deeper down the rabbit hole" with a fifth movie, Disney Branded Television announced Tuesday. Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker will reprise their roles as Princess Red …
Cole Escola, the playwright and original star of "Oh, Mary!," is returning to the hit Broadway show in the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln starting April 8. Escola will be joined by fellow o…
After five months on tour, "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" has recouped its investment. The national tour kicked off last year in Providence, where it had the most successful t…
