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Olivia Rodrigo officially kicked off the “Unraveled” tour on Friday night with her first show at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT. Scroll down to see the setlist as it’s being updated live. The 86-date tour is in support of Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” which she released […]
No doubt Isaac Mizrahi is excited about the release of the newly restored “Unzipped,” the 1995 documentary chronicling a moment in time when he was one of the fashion world’s hottest designers. However, Mizrahi admits he’s not that eager to watch it. “I have to say I hate looking back,” he tells me. “I hate […]
Facebook found liable in New Mexico for deceptive actions; TikTok settles $100m lawsuit with Alabama over safety claims.
US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.
Iran's FM says the "choice rests with the US" to approve the proposed seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz.
Tehran says the plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within a week if Washington agrees.
Celebrities have long understood that sometimes the best wedding venue requires a passport. George and Amal Clooney turned Venice into the backdrop for their multi-day 2014 celebration, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took over Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace for their lavish 2018 nuptials, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker brought their guests to Portofino for […]
Following a nearly seven-year development journey, Remedy Entertainment has unleashed the sequel to its 2019 hit video game “Control.” Released Thursday for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, “Control Resonant” picks up after Jesse Faden, the protagonist of the original “Control” game, goes missing upon the conclusion of […]
Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.” That song broke the record for the most-streamed song by a female artist in […]
Thousands gather in Paris as the pope warns against a 'paradise of machines' at the Elysee Palace.
Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.
Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.
Bryce Dallas Howard is calling on Hollywood to make a change. While at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the actress and filmmaker reflected on the declining statistics for women directors in Hollywood. A 2025 study described the year as a “Great Recession” for female filmmakers, with just nine women […]
Tom Holland has found his dance partners for Sony Pictures’ yet-to-be-titled Fred Astaire biopic: Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter. As previously announced, Holland will play the debonair dancer in the upcoming film, directed by Paul King, with Amy Pascal producing. Golden Globe nominee Qualley (“Maid,” “The Substance,” “Love of Your Life”) will star as Adele […]
Richard Smith, the brother of actor Jodie Turner-Smith, was sued by three women for alleged sexual misconduct and drug dealing; Turner-Smith was named in the suit as allegedly enabling his behavior. Three Jane Does filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court against Smith and Turner-Smith on Thursday. They each accused Smith of engaging […]
TV ads featuring President Donald Trump that began airing this week — including one in which he declares that “America will never be a communist country” and touting his administration’s policy goals — were paid for by U.S. taxpayers. The spots have drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, with lawmakers saying they look like […]
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class B common […]
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech?
Bleecker Street has tapped Frank Martinez as the head of distribution. Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates. “Frank is one of the most insightful, analytical and creative minds in theatrical distribution,” said Kent Sanderson, the CEO of […]
