A group of younger actors took center stage at this year’s Asian Film Awards, reflecting broader shifts happening across film industries in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan. Natalie Hsu, Mean Phiravich, and Kent Tsai were named youth ambassadors for the event and spoke about their experiences working across different markets,... Read More »
An upcoming independent feature will include a digitally recreated performance by Val Kilmer, marking one of the latest instances of artificial intelligence being used to extend an actor’s presence on screen after their death. Producers of As Deep as the Grave, an action-adventure drama currently in development, confirmed that Kilmer’s... Read More »
Jay-Z is set to return to the stage as a headliner at the 2026 edition of The Roots Picnic, marking one of his most prominent live performances in recent years. The festival will take place May 30–31 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia, with Jay-Z scheduled to perform alongside The Roots... Read More »
A documentary centered on Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour is currently in development with a reported runtime of approximately four hours, according to producer Steven Knight. The project, which remains largely under wraps, is expected to present a nontraditional approach to documenting the band’s return to the stage after years of... Read More »
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar says she was caught off guard by Hulu’s decision to cancel the planned reboot, describing both the timing and the outcome as unexpected. Gellar said she learned the project would not move forward just before appearing at SXSW, where she was promoting... Read More »
The Vanity Fair Oscar Party, long considered one of the most closely watched events of awards season, drew attention this year not only for its guest list but for a shift in how its red carpet was covered. For the first time under editor Mark Guiducci, the publication enlisted influencers,... Read More »
BTS will perform in the United States for the first time in nearly four years as part of a New York City event tied to the release of their new album, Arirang. The performance is scheduled for March 23 and will be held in partnership with Spotify under the title... Read More »
Vinnie Vincent, the former Kiss guitarist who has largely remained out of the music industry for decades, says he has finished a new album, but hearing it won’t come cheap. The musician is offering the record, titled Guitarmageddon, for a reported $2 million, an unconventional move that places it among... Read More »
Sean Penn was absent from the 2026 Academy Awards despite winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Battle After Another. Instead of attending the ceremony, the actor traveled to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, continuing a political and humanitarian involvement that has defined much of... Read More »
Vinyl records officially crossed the $1 billion mark in the United States in 2025 for the first time since 1983, a milestone driven in large part by the continued commercial power of Taylor Swift. According to year-end data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), vinyl revenue reached about... Read More »
Teyana Taylor, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in One Battle After Another, had a tense encounter while leaving the 2026 Academy Awards. Videos circulating online show Taylor addressing a man whom she said had shoved her in a crowded exit area. “You’re a man putting your hand... Read More »
The 98th Academy Awards took place Sunday, bringing an end to this year’s awards season with a nominee list dominated by ambitious, director-driven films and major star performances. Leading the field was Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s blues-influenced vampire drama, which entered the ceremony with 16 nominations, the highest total of the... Read More »
Diane Warren left the 2026 Academy Awards without a competitive Oscar, but the legendary songwriter remained upbeat, posting on social media, “Well at least I’m consistent! And I set a new record tonite!! But U know me, I will be back if you’ll have me!!!” The loss marks Warren’s 17th... Read More »
Dolly Parton says the past year forced her to slow down. Speaking at the seasonal opening of her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, the country music legend addressed recent concerns about her health and explained why she has been largely absent from touring. According to Parton, a combination of minor... Read More »
In 1990, the Black Crowes were still a new band touring clubs and theaters when they were given the chance to open for Aerosmith on the summer leg of the Pump tour. At the time, they were on the road with the McAuley Schenker Group and had just begun gaining... Read More »
