Tom Hanks is set to play President Abraham Lincoln in a film adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo, the acclaimed novel by George Saunders. The project is being developed by Starburns Industries and will blend live action with stop-motion animation. Hanks will also produce the film through his Playtone banner... Read More »
A scheduled stop on Kali Uchis’ Sincerely Tour in Guadalajara has been canceled amid escalating violence across parts of Mexico following the reported killing of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. The Feb. 22 concert at Auditorio Telmex was called off by promoter Ocesa, which confirmed on social media... Read More »
Dave Grohl has spoken publicly for the first time about Foo Fighters’ decision to part ways with drummer Josh Freese, saying the move came after extended conversations within the band and was shaped by the lingering impact of Taylor Hawkins’ death. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Grohl said the... Read More »
Lily Collins is set to play Audrey Hepburn in a new feature focused on the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's, the enduring romantic comedy that helped define modern screen glamour. The project is based on Sam Wasson’s book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn... Read More »
Barry Manilow has postponed the opening stretch of his arena tour following medical advice that he is not yet physically ready to resume full-length performances after lung cancer surgery. In a statement shared Friday, the 82-year-old singer said a recent follow-up appointment with his surgeon made clear that returning to... Read More »
More than 4,000 French actors have signed an open letter condemning the growing use of artificial intelligence tools in film, television and advertising, calling it an “organized plundering” of performers’ work and identities. Among the signatories are Bérénice Bejo, Léa Drucker and Swann Arlaud. The petition, backed by Adami, France’s... Read More »
A Los Angeles judge overseeing next week’s civil trial involving Kanye West, now known as Ye, issued a pointed reminder Friday: anyone entering the courtroom must comply with strict dress standards. At a final status conference ahead of the 12-day jury trial, Judge Brock T. Hammond told attorneys that all... Read More »
Kid Rock is pushing back against media reports highlighting the top-tier pricing for his upcoming Freedom 250 Tour, arguing that coverage of the $5,000 face-value tickets lacks context and suggesting that divine judgment may ultimately fall on those writing the headlines. In a social media post on Friday, the singer... Read More »
Liza Minnelli writes in her forthcoming memoir that she was required to appear in a wheelchair at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, despite expecting to be seated in a director’s chair for the presentation. In Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, Minnelli recounts that she was informed shortly before the... Read More »
Delroy Lindo has said he wishes someone from BAFTA had contacted him and Michael B. Jordan after a racial slur was shouted from the audience while the two actors were presenting at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. Lindo and Jordan were onstage to present the award for Best Visual Effects... Read More »
Bad Bunny will take on his first leading film role in Porto Rico, a historical drama directed by Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist René Pérez Joglar, known professionally as Residente. The project marks Pérez Joglar’s feature directorial debut. The film, described by producers as an “epic Caribbean western” inspired by true... Read More »
Esther McGregor and Mark Eydelshteyn are set to lead Becoming Capa, a biographical drama centered on pioneering war photographers Gerda Taro and Robert Capa. The film, written and directed by Charlotte Colbert, has wrapped production after filming on location in Bilbao, Madrid, and Paris, and is now in post-production in... Read More »
Two music producers who accused Karol G of copying their work have formally withdrawn their lawsuit and issued a public apology, acknowledging that their claims lacked merit. Jack Hernandez, known professionally as “Ocean Vibes,” and Alfred Caballero Rodriguez, who performs under the name “Alfr3d Beats,” filed a copyright infringement suit... Read More »
Charli XCX has publicly addressed reports questioning the background of an organizer involved in a Berlin afterparty connected to her recent film project, stating that neither she nor her team were aware of any alleged ties to Russia. The issue emerged earlier this week after United24 Media published a report... Read More »
After emerging from Sundance with both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award, director Beth de Araújo arrived at the Berlin International Film Festival carrying not only momentum but a clear message. Presenting her latest feature, Josephine, de Araújo emphasized that meaningful accountability for sexual abuse perpetrators remains urgently... Read More »
