Billy Porter Shares Update Following Battle With Sepsis: ‘She’s ALIVE!’
The actor stepped away from the Broadway production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club following his diagnosis in September
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NBC to Air ‘Stumble’ Episodes on Mondays Next Month (EXCLUSIVE)
NBC is ending its linear run of Peacock’s “The Paper” earlier than expected. Instead, starting on Jan. 5, NBC will air episodes of its freshman comedy “Stumble” in the Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET time slot — where broadcast-friendly versions of “The Paper” have been airing since
Timothée Chalamet Appears on Top of Las Vegas Sphere for Wild ‘Marty Supreme’ Promo
The actor continued his promotional rampage for the Josh Safdie-directed film, which hits theaters on Dec. 25
‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App
A “60 Minutes” report yanked by Bari Weiss about the “horrific treatment” of detainees deported from the U.S. to a prison in El Salvador has leaked online after appearing on a Canadian TV app. Canada’s Global News aired the “60 Minutes” episode without the segment on
Homeless ‘Ned’s Declassified’ Actor Tylor Chase Gets Help Offer From ‘Mighty Ducks’ Star: ‘All We Need to Do Now Is Find Him’
“Mighty Ducks” star Shaun Weiss posted on social media Monday that he is offering help to Tylor Chase, a former child actor who appeared on the Nickelodeon series “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” Chase recently went viral after a social media video showed him
Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner Talked ‘A Lot’ About Their Sons’ Struggles Before Director’s Death: ‘This Was a Man Who Always Gave It His Best’
Michael Douglas says he and Rob Reiner often connected over their sons’ troubles before the “Stand by Me” director was killed. As part of CBS’ “Rob Reiner – Scenes from a Life” special, Douglas said dealing with the addiction of his own son, Cameron Douglas, helped him relate
‘Melania’ Doc to Premiere at The Kennedy Center
The Brett Ratner-directed documentary will debut at the storied Washington, D.C. arts institution, which last week was renamed The Trump-Kennedy Center.
‘Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris’: How to Stream the Holiday Special Live Online Tonight
Just in time for the peak of holiday programming, Christina Aguilera is set to spread holiday cheer across homes tonight. “Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris,” a musical special that doubles as both a concert and a reflection on her career, will air Monday night at 9 p.m.
The Best Songs of 2025
Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden with a small G? As we dived through our favorite music of 2025 to consider individual and collective lists of the year’s best songs, it sure felt like we
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Varang Actor Oona Chaplin Is Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter and Considered Changing Her Name: ‘It’s Tricky to Feel Undeserving’
Oona Chaplin is the actor behind “Avatar: Fire and Ash” villain Varang. She’s also the granddaughter of film icon Charlie Chaplin. Oona, whose credits also include “Game of Thrones,” recently told The Times of London that she considered changing her name after graduating from
Lew Horwitz, Producer Known as the ‘King of Indie Film Finance,’ Dies at 90
Lewis Horwitz, the American film executive and producer dubbed Hollywood’s “King of Indie Film Finance,” died on Dec. 19. He was 90. Horwitz began his career as a bank teller in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He eventually founded the entertainment division at Beverly Hills National
How Netflix Leveraged ‘Stranger Things’ Buzz to Boost ‘The First Shadow’ Ticket Sales on Broadway
Fans left the Dec. 19 performance of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” buzzing after a once-in-a-lifetime moment: Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Henry Creel/Vecna on the hit Netflix series, made a surprise cameo in the show’s epilogue. “That was one of the coolest reveals of
Vince Zampella, ‘Call of Duty’ Creator, Dies at 55 in Car Accident
Vince Zampella, the co-creator of hit video game franchise “Call of Duty,” died in a single-car accident on Sunday near Los Angeles, NBC LA confirmed Monday. He was 55. Zampella was involved in a Ferrari crash on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway around 12:45 p.m. on
How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Year’s Biggest TV Surprise: ‘We’re Now Premium Smut on HBO!’
Sometime in early November, Casey Bloys — HBO and Max’s content chairman/CEO — got a call from Jason Butler, an executive on his team who’s focused on worldwide program planning. Butler had just acquired a Canadian show about gay hockey players called “Heated Rivalry” for HBO
Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Film News in Brief
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 feature lineup as well as its commemorative festival artwork designed by Brazilian creative Leandro Senna for its 20th anniversary. Dedicated to uplifting independent filmmakers and expanding global cinematic
‘Emily in Paris’ Creator Darren Star on Season 5 Getting Sexier, ‘More Passionate’ and What’s Next for Gabriel
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 5 of “Emily in Paris,” now streaming on Netflix. Darren Star had come a long way with his eye-candied romantic comedy series “Emily in Paris,” which was first met with a Parisian shrug when it bowed on Netflix in 2020 and
Bari Weiss’ CBS News Gaffes Pile Up as Paramount Tries to Woo Warner
CBS News is increasingly looking like something out of a scripted drama by Aaron Sorkin. In shows like “The Newsroom” and “Sports Night,” the well-regarded writer sketched stories of feisty media outlets just trying to get news to the people, even though doing so sometimes
James Cameron Criticizes Amy Poehler’s Golden Globes Joke About His Marriage to Kathryn Bigelow Being Torture: ‘An Ignorant Dig’ That ‘Went Too Far’
James Cameron was the butt of one of Amy Poehler’s most ruthless Golden Globes jokes, one he’s now calling an “ignorant dig” at his expense. Speaking in a recent interview with The New York Times, the “Titanic” Oscar winner said Poehler took things “too far” when she poked fun
Don’t Feel Like Cooking This Holiday Season? These Meal Delivery Services Have You Covered
It’s time to start thinking up festive meal ideas for Christmas and New Years. But if you’re already wiped out from all the cooking that family get-togethers entail during this time of year (or have never liked spending too much time in the kitchen) there are countless delivery
These Coffee Subscription Services Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift
From drip coffee makers to French presses to pour-overs, there are numerous ways to make a quality cup of coffee. But avid coffee drinkers know that the beans are the most important, which is why subscription services that expertly curate artisanal and locally-sourced beans are
Last-Minute Gifts Delivered in Time for Christmas: From Wine Subscriptions to Spa Appointments
If you have a tendency to leave shopping to the very last second, you’re certainly not alone. While there’s still ample time to procure the perfect gift, if you do procrastinate this year, you’ve still got plenty of options that you can order and send instantly online — but
Box Office: Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Pushed to Late Summer 2026; Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Moves Up to Spring 2027
In other changes to Disney's film calendar, Searchlight's 'Ready or Not' sequel is also getting a revised release date in cinemas.
‘Stranger Things 5′ Confirms Runtimes for Series’ Final Four Episodes; Finale Is Two Hours and Eight Minutes
“Stranger Things” co-creator Ross Duffer has revealed the runtimes for the final four episodes of the series. After the first four episodes of Season 5 were released on Nov. 26, “Stranger Things” will return for another three episodes on Christmas Day, with the series finale
‘The Housemaid’ Book Series Jumps to Top of Bestseller Lists Following Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried Movie
Freida McFadden’s “The Housemaid” is back to the top of bestseller lists again following the release of the film adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. The psychological thriller, originally a breakout hit when it first came out in 2022, is set on Long Island
Emmy-Winning Producer Bill Bracken Joins Dick Clark Prods. as Exec VP of Production
Emmy-winning producer Bill Bracken, whose credits include “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” and the Disney+ live concert special “Grace for the World: Live from St. Peters Square,” has joined Dick Clark Productions as executive vice president of production. Bracken will be based
Hallmark to Return to Biltmore Estate for Second Christmas Movie With Holland Roden and Niall Matter, Jonathan Frakes to Return (EXCLUSIVE)
Hallmark is heading back to Biltmore. Holland Roden and Niall Matter are set to lead a new love story set at the Biltmore Estate as “acquaintances in the Gilded Age who become more than that in the present day.” Jonathan Frakes, who starred as Winston in “A Biltmore Christmas,”
‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams Responds After Deuxmoi Reveals Alleged Girlfriend and Criticizes the Show’s Acting: ‘I’ve Grown Quite Unfond of You’
Hudson Williams is responding to remarks made about his personal life amid the rise of “Heated Rivalry.” Williams, who plays Shane Hollander in the Crave/HBO Max hit drama, was a topic of discussion during the latest episode of the “Deux U” podcast, hosted by Deuxmoi. While
‘Landman’: What’s Real and What’s Exaggerated According to the Series Co-Creator, Once an Oil Roughneck Himself
Like so many Taylor Sheridan series, “Landman” examines a unique American subculture. In this case, it’s the oil drilling ecosystem that draws workers and billionaires alike to Texas. Series co-creator Christian Wallace is the man on set who keeps things realistic. Wallace was
‘General Hospital’ to Re-Air Anthony Geary’s Farewell Episode After His Death
“General Hospital” will pay tribute to the late Anthony Geary by re-airing his 2015 farewell episode on Jan. 1. Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the ABC soap for nearly 40 years, died on Dec. 14 due to complications from a medical procedure. He was 78. The July 27, 2015,
The Worst Movies of 2025
Bad movies are no fun, but they’re fun to talk about. And, in a way, they’re important to talk about. There’s a school of thought that says a best of the year list is hallowed and meaningful, while a worst of the year list is trivial and mean — a gratuitous nasty slap at the […]
Composer Bryce Dessner to Present ‘Train Dreams’ Live-to-Screen Concert Performance at the Egyptian Theatre (EXCLUSIVE)
“Train Dreams” composer Bryce Dessner is set to present a special live-to-picture performance of the film on Jan. 8 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Dessner’s score will be performed by the Wordless Music Orchestra. Now streaming on Netflix, “Train Dreams” is directed by
‘The Good Bride’ Novel by Jen Marie Wiggins in the Works as a TV Series From Range Media Partners, Google (EXCLUSIVE)
Through its partnership with Google’s 100 Zeros production arm, Range Media Partners has optioned Jen Marie Wiggins’ 2024 novel “The Good Bride.” The book is now in the works to be adapted for television. Station 26 is also a partner on the project. The book’s official synopsis
‘The Smashing Machine’ Sets HBO Max Release Date
Audiences will get a second chance to see Dwayne Johnson’s most dramatic transformation of his career when “The Smashing Machine” lands on HBO Max on Jan. 23. Helmed by Benny Safdie, “The Smashing Machine” is a biopic about two-time UFC heavyweight champ Mark Kerr. In addition
Lady Gaga to Premiere ‘Harlequin Live’ Christmas Eve on YouTube: ‘By Harlequin Standards, Christmas Is the Perfect Time to Release Something Rebellious,’ She Says (EXCLUSIVE)
It will be A Very Harlequin Christmas for Lady Gaga fans. The singer is announcing today that her long-awaited concert film “Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live — One Night Only” will arrive down fans’ digital chimneys on the night before Christmas, bowing at 4 p.m. PT on YouTube. The
Helen Siff, ‘Hail, Caesar!’ and ‘You Don’t Mess With the Zohan’ Character Actor, Dies at 88
Helen Siff, a character actor known for roles in “Hail, Caesar,” “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan” and more, died Thursday in Los Angeles of complications following surgery for an illness, her daughter Karen Ehrenberg confirmed. She was 88. Siff graced both the large and small
Talaya Gaines Jumps to ESPN for Talent Relations VP Role
Talaya Gaines, a veteran TV sports executive, has been named vice president of talent relations and development at ESPN, marking a return to the Disney sports-media giant. Gaines had most recently worked as vice president of content strategy and original programming for MSG
Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery to Remove Cancerous Spot on Lung, Reschedules 2026 Concerts
Singer Barry Manilow revealed on Monday that he will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung that was discovered after he finished a run of Christmas concerts. Manilow said that after recovering from six weeks of bronchitis and a five-week relapse, he went to his
‘Industry’ Season 4 Trailer: Frenemies Harper and Yasmin Hit New Lows as Their Careers Are on a Collision Course
HBO has released the trailer for “Industry” Season 4, which premieres on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. PT/ET. New episodes of the eight-episode season will air weekly on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The official Season 4 logline reads, “At the top of their game
Warner Bros. Discovery Hires Gap Inc. Exec Adrienne O’Hara as Discovery Global’s Head of Communications and Public Affairs Ahead of Spin-Off (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. Discovery hired Adrienne O’Hara as EVP, chief communications and public affairs officer of Discovery Global, the TV-centric entity that’s set to spin off from WBD next year. O’Hara, a communications and PR veteran most recently at Gap Inc., will join the company
The Best International TV Shows of 2025
As streaming services in 2025 sealed their dominance in the international TV landscape, surpassing traditional broadcasters in both viewership and content investment for the first time, the shows that stood out globally did not seem to be spawned by an algorithm. They range
Timothée Chalamet Says Divisive ‘Marty Supreme’ Press Tour Behavior Is ‘the Spirit of Marty’: ‘I’m Trying to Get This Out in the Biggest Way Possible’
Timothée Chalamet has some explaining to do. For the last several weeks, the Oscar nominee has been raising eyebrows in Hollywood with his unconventional press tour for “Marty Supreme.” While some publicity bits have been embraced (the A24 marketing meeting parody that gave way
Hollywood’s Biggest Winners and Losers of 2025
From Sydney Sweeney to Glen Powell, from Star Trek to South Park, THR's annual festival of snark.
Magnolia Pictures Buys Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee Drama ‘Late Fame’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “Late Fame,” the acclaimed new film from “Diane” director Kent Jones. It world premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival and later played at the New York Film Festival. “Late Fame” stars Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe, as well as
Angelina Jolie-Backed ‘Muganga, The One Who Treats’ Boarded by WME Independent For World Sales Amid Box Office Success in France (EXCLUSIVE)
WME Independent has taken world sales on “Muganga, The One Who Treats,” the advocacy-driven drama inspired by the true story of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, who treats survivors of wartime sexual violence. The film, supported by Angelina Jolie, is having a
Matt Damon Embarks on a Dangerous Voyage in ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the iconic Greek tale will arrive in theaters next July
Bari Weiss Defends Pulling ‘60 Minutes’ Report on ‘Horrific Treatment’ of Detainees Sent by Trump White House to El Salvador Prison: ‘We Simply Need to Do More’
Bari Weiss, recently installed as CBS News’ editor in chief, told staffers at the news outlet that she pulled a “60 Minutes” report on “horrific treatment” of detainees deported from the U.S. by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador “because it wasn’t ready.”
‘The Odyssey’ Trailer: Matt Damon Gets Shipwrecked, Fights Monsters and Leads His Army Home in Christopher Nolan’s Epic
Universal has released the first teaser for “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s legendary saga. The film follows the Greek hero Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, as he travels the long and winding path back home after the Trojan War.
Korea Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ignites Market
James Cameron’s long-awaited “Avatar: Fire and Ash” made a dominant entry at the Korean box office, opening to $10.2 million from 1.3 million admissions over the Dec. 19–21 frame. According to KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film accounted
Paramount Skydance Says Larry Ellison Has Made ‘Irrevocable Personal Guarantee’ of $40.4 Billion Toward Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Paramount Skydance, seeking to reassure Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders that its hostile takeover bid is solid, said that Larry Ellison has made an “irrevocable personal guarantee of $40.4 billion” toward its $108 billion all-cash offer for WBD seeking to derail Netflix’s
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Opens on Top as ‘Zootopia 2’ Continues Strong Performance at China Box Office
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” debuted at No. 1 at the China box office, grossing RMB384.1 million ($54.1 million) over the Dec. 19–21 frame and launching with a RMB405.0 million ($57 million) cumulative total, according to Artisan Gateway. Some $13.5 million of the
