Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Season 2
The 'Superman' actor joins the HBO series in the role previously played by Kenneth Branagh in the 'Chamber of Secrets' film adaptation.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Surpasses $1.6 Billion Globally, Sets Records in India and Philippines
The Tom Holland-led sequel continues its box office dominance, becoming the first Hollywood film to cross 500 crore gross in India.
LIGA.net · +12 outlets
Rod Stewart Cancels Tour Dates for Four Weeks to Recover From Coronary Stent Procedure
The singer's 'One Last Time' farewell tour and Las Vegas residency are paused on doctor's advice after a routine coronary stent procedure.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Julie Andrews Confirms She Will Not Return for 'The Princess Diaries 3'
The 90-year-old icon says she is retired from on-screen acting and will not reprise her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi opposite Anne Hathaway.
Deadline · +14 outlets
'Michael' Michael Jackson Biopic Now Streaming on Starz
The blockbuster biopic has finally arrived on streaming platforms for home viewing.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
DC Confirms 'Blue Beetle' TV Series After Scrapping 'Booster Gold'
James Gunn confirms the status of Xolo Mariduena's spin-off series ahead of his return as Blue Beetle in 'Man of Tomorrow'.
Collider · +10 outlets
Crunchyroll Acquires Worldwide Rights to Makoto Shinkai's Next Feature Film
The anime distributor will handle distribution outside Asia (except India); plot and release details remain under wraps.
Deadline · +14 outlets
'Incredible Hulk' Director Confirms Darker Cut With Iron Man and Captain America Cameos
Louis Leterrier reveals an extended darker cut of the 2008 film includes cameos from Iron Man and Captain America.
Collider · +2 outlets
Lionsgate Stock Slips After Activist Investor Pushes for Sale or AI Pivot
Anson Funds wrote to the board warning the studio risks becoming an 'AI casualty' and called for a sale.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
National CineMedia to Acquire Captivate for $275M, Expanding Beyond Movie Theater Ads
NCM is buying the elevator and lobby advertising network to extend its reach into offices and apartment buildings.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Lucy Davis of 'The Office' UK Reveals Incurable Cancer Diagnosis
The actress says she is trying to live as fully as possible with whatever time remains.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Beyonce Buys Out LVMH for Control of SirDavis Whisky Brand
The star now holds a controlling stake in the rye whisky brand, which retails for $89 a bottle.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Tiffany Haddish Pleads Guilty to DUI, Gets 12 Months Probation
The comedian accepted responsibility for a misdemeanor DUI charge in Georgia and avoided further jail time.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $250,000 to Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Over Lawsuit
Chuck Redd faced litigation after pulling out of a Christmas Eve concert in protest of the venue adding Donald Trump's name; a judge dismissed the suit.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Album Earns Best First-Week Numbers of the Decade
The album bows atop the Billboard 200 with Grande's strongest debut week in the current decade.
Billboard · +11 outlets
'The Last House' Debuts With 27.5 Million Views in Three Days on Netflix
The thriller starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura tops Netflix's viewership rankings after its opening weekend.
Variety · +11 outlets
'The Daily Show' Celebrates 30 Years With Audition Tapes of Famous Correspondents
The Comedy Central late-night show looks back at audition tapes from alumni including Michael Che, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, and Roy Wood Jr.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Disney Confirms Demi Lovato Return for 'Camp Rock 3'
The upcoming Disney reboot officially confirms the fan-favorite character's return two days before release.
Collider · +14 outlets