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The musical lineup for a World Fair-style celebration on the… [+1490 chars]

The musical lineup for a “World Fair-style celebration” on the National Mall marking America’s 250th birthday will include hip-hop acts Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida.

NBC News

Stop, celebrate and listen: Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida booked for America250 bash - NBC News

The first reactions have landed for Steven Spielberg‘s mysterious UFO thriller Disclosure Day. 
The first-blush social media reviews from journalists and critics who have seen preview screenings of … [+3187 chars]

Spielberg's return to UFO genre is getting early praise: "A dense roller coaster ride blending chase film, love story, & mystery."

Hollywood Reporter

‘Disclosure Day’ First Reactions: “Steven Spielberg’s Best Film in 20 Years” - The Hollywood Reporter

Nicolas Cage’s superhero journey’s been packed with more twists and turns than Howard Hawks’ “The Big Sleep.”
It began in the late-‘90s, when the enigmatic actor was all set to play the Last Son of … [+13304 chars]

Nicolas Cage on his Prime Video series “Spider-Noir,” turning down Raimi's Green Goblin, convincing Johnny Depp to act, 'True Detective' and more.

Variety

Nicolas Cage on 'Spider-Noir,' Watching 'Breaking Bad,' 'True Detective' - Variety

Amazon MGM Studios is touting the power of AI to help create “cinematic” entertainment in a big new initiative — although execs are quick to say it will empower human creative professionals, not repl… [+4853 chars]

Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the GenAI Creators’ Fund, which will provide funding and access to AI production tools built on AWS, and announced deals for projects from Albie Hecht and Jorge Gutierrez.

Amazon MGM Studios Embraces AI: Greenlights Three Series for Prime Video Under New ‘GenAI Creators’ Fund’ - Variety

It’s the summer of surprises, and one in which studios are finally getting their arms around the lost YouTube generation, as they call it, when it comes to younger moviegoers. Chernin Entertainment, … [+4912 chars]

A24's genre movie 'Backrooms' could upset 'Mandalorian and Grogu' for the top spot at the post-Memorial Day box office with $40 million+ start.

Deadline

Box Office Preview: 'Mandalorian' To Get Lost In 'Backrooms' - Deadline

Zac Brown and Kendra Scottmade things official overseas ... 'cause TMZ has learned the couple got married during an intimate ceremony in Greece.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the weddin… [+623 chars]

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott made things official overseas ... 'cause TMZ has learned the couple got married during an intimate ceremony in Greece.

Zac Brown Marries Kendra Scott in Greece Wedding Ceremony - TMZ

Apocalypse has arrived.
X-Men '97 season 2 gets a first trailer, revealing the beloved animated series will return to Disney+ this July 1. The footage goes big on En Sabah Nur, the ancient mutant wh… [+5462 chars]

'X-Men '97' season 2 trailer confirms premiere date as the creative team talks Apocalypse, Polaris, the Gambit aftermath, and more.

Entertainment Weekly

'X-Men '97' season 2 trailer delivers Apocalypse: Creatives talk Gambit, Polaris, and more (exclusive) - Entertainment Weekly

[This story contains MAJOR spoilers from The Testamentsseason one finale, “Secateurs.”]
Elisabeth Moss knows how to keep a secret.
When the The Handmaid’s Tale sequel series, The Testaments, was an… [+16502 chars]

The executive producer/star reveals she was always going to be a part of 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel series — despite it being a well-kept secret — and explains the "purposeful ambiguity" in the season one ending while looking ahead to season two: "I do expe…

Elisabeth Moss Unpacks Major ‘The Testaments’ Finale Reveal — and Expects Your Reaction - The Hollywood Reporter

Amy Schumer is officially kicking off summer with a sun-soaked yacht getawayand she gave fans a glimpse of her action-packed itinerary with her son, Gene, 7. In a photo dump posted on May 27, the com… [+2074 chars]

Amy Schumer wowed in a red-hot swimsuit during an action-packed vacation with her son Gene, 7. See the photos, here.

InStyle

Amy Schumer Wows in Red-Hot Swimsuit While Jet Skiing With Son Gene, 7, During Yacht Getaway - instyle.com

After revealing earlier this week that she got a facelift a few months ago, Rosie ODonnell is sharing before-and-after pictures that highlight the subtle results.
The actor, 64, revealed on Monday i… [+2584 chars]

After revealing earlier this week that she got a facelift a few months ago, Rosie O’Donnell is sharing before-and-after pictures that highlight the subtle results

TODAY

Rosie O’Donnell Shares Before-And-After Pictures of Secret Facelift: ‘Best Possible Outcome’ - TODAY.com

When Cynthia Erivo describes life inside the “Wicked” machine — the double-feature adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical — it’s hard not to picture a woman swept up by a cyclone. “We were h… [+12587 chars]

Now performing a one-woman version of 'Dracula' in London, Cynthia Erivo reflects on the chaos of making 'Wicked.'

How Cynthia Erivo Survived ‘Wicked’ — and Thrived: ‘People Thought I Was Being Myself, Even Though I Was Green’ - Variety

An update is available regarding how many tickets have been distributed to tonights episode of AEW Dynamite.
The show, which will be a three-hour block of programming with a two-hour Dynamite follow… [+1455 chars]

An update is available regarding how many tickets have been distributed to tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite. The show, which will be a three-hour block of programming with a two-hour Dynamite…

Figure Four Online

AEW ticket distribution update for tonight’s Dynamite & Collision in Philadelphia - F4W/WON

Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” died on Monday from ALS-related complications. He was 69.
Deny played Louis de Léon — the CEO of luxury fashion com… [+1562 chars]

Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix's "Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications. He was 69.

‘Emily in Paris’ Actor Pierre Deny Dies at 69 - Variety

The fully AI-generated feature film Dreams of Violets from directors and producers Ash and Pooya Koosha has been officially programmed into the Tribeca Film Festival for a world premiere.
The artifi… [+5265 chars]

The live action feature cost $2,000 to make, used no actors, sets or cameras in production, as director Ash Koosha insists only AI tools allowed his vital “memorial film” to be made ahead of a June 10 world bow.

Tribeca to Premiere Fully AI-Generated Iranian Resistance Movie ‘Dreams of Violets’ - The Hollywood Reporter

It’s a MobLandmess.
Tom Hardy has been making headlines over the past week after reportedly being fired from the hit Paramount+ series (though a source who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter says the B… [+3899 chars]

A source close to production tells The Hollywood Reporter that, if greenlit, season three of 'MobLand' is set to shoot this year — but Hardy's on-set behavior on the second season has spooked producers.

'MobLand' Mess: Tom Hardy 'Refused' to Come Out of Trailer - The Hollywood Reporter

Before she was hosting secret pop-up shows across the country, Phoebe Bridgers spent some time shooting A24s Primetime. The upcoming film, which chronicles Chris Hansens infamous 2000s TV program To … [+463 chars]

A24’s Primetime also stars Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo

Pitchfork

Catch a Glimpse of Phoebe Bridgers in Her New Film With Robert Pattinson - Pitchfork

The poster for this years Cannes featured a promo shot from Thelma &amp; Louise, which closed out the 1991 version of the festival. From inside the halls of the Palais des Festivals, atop the theater… [+10110 chars]

Cannes is in its flop era. After an incredible 2025, the annual French film festival had a weird off year.

Vulture

Cannes Is in Its Flop Era - Vulture

Martin Short was the one who initiated the welfare check culminating in the discovery of his daughter’s body.
Katherine Short, a social worker and NYU graduate, died by suicide at the age of 42 earl… [+1851 chars]

Martin Short was the one who initiated the welfare check culminating in the discovery of his daughter’s body, according to her autopsy report.

New York Daily News

Martin Short initiated wellness check that led to discovery of daughter’s body - New York Daily News

Donald Trump prematurely took a victory lap to celebrate Stephen Colberts ouster from CBS. On Friday, the president posted an artificial intelligence-generated video from the official White House acc… [+5768 chars]

CBS filed copyright notices against Colbert's viral "Only in Monroe" comeback. It backfired.

Salon

Stephen Colbert gets the last laugh on CBS - Salon.com

The queen of the rom-com has arrived, everyonewearing a vintage gown from 2004, no less, when Jennifer Lopez was at perhaps the peak of her rom-com glory days.
On May 26, the multihyphenate entertai… [+3073 chars]

Jennifer Lopez attended the May 26 Los Angeles premiere of her new film 'Office Romance' in an Atelier Versace couture gown from 2004. The dress featured daring cutouts at the bust, intricate embellishments, and a sweeping train, and Lopez posed from all angl…