Tom Cruise defends 'Digger' as critics savage Iñárritu film as 'shallow satire'
The Alejandro G. Iñárritu film starring Tom Cruise has drawn scathing reviews even as Cruise publicly argues audiences want real, practical filmmaking.
Gold Derby · +2 outlets
BTS will not submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration
The K-pop group's decision removes a major contender from the Grammy race a year after a VMAs cycle dominated by BTS and Lisa.
Time Magazine · +13 outlets
MTV VMAs ratings hit 11-year high on Taylor Swift, Madonna and NFL boost
The ratings jump gives MTV its strongest VMAs audience in more than a decade and reshapes early Grammy and awards-season narratives.
Gold Derby · +3 outlets
Robert Duvall tributes pour in from Hollywood after his death
Industry figures and peers are paying tribute to the Oscar-winning actor following news of his death.
New York Daily News · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift's Grammy odds slip after VMAs and 'Patient Zero' headlines
Gold Derby reports early 2027 Grammy odds shifting after a weekend of VMAs coverage and Swift news, with Madonna, BTS and Lisa also in the mix.
Gold Derby · +2 outlets
'One Battle After Another' positioned to dominate Golden Globes awards season
Early Golden Globes coverage and frontrunner analysis point to Paul Thomas Anderson's film leading the drama and comedy races.
weekendargus.co.za · +14 outlets
Netflix's 'La Bola Negra' builds Oscar buzz as trailer and buzz grow
The Spanish-language Cannes and Toronto winner is drawing Best Picture speculation, with Netflix releasing its official trailer.
DailyDrama · +4 outlets
Oscars international feature race nears 90 submissions as full entry list grows
TheWrap tracks the expanding international feature field ahead of the Academy's submission deadline.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87
The Emmy-winning costume designer known for dressing Cher and decades of red-carpet looks has died.
CNN · +13 outlets
AFI FEST unveils full 2026 lineup led by Oscar contenders
The Hollywood festival slate includes 'I Play Rocky,' 'Ray Gunn,' 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'Possible Love' and 'Bucking Fastard' as awards-season showcases.
Awards Watch · +9 outlets
'Dune: Part Three' emerges as biggest wild card in Best Picture race
Next Best Picture argues the sci-fi sequel's release timing and scale make it an unpredictable Best Picture contender.
Next Best Picture
'Godzilla Minus Zero' and 'Werwulf' chase Oscar buzz in unexpected categories
Genre titles are being floated in below-the-line and craft Oscar races, a pattern that has rewarded monster and horror films in recent cycles.
yahoo · +2 outlets
Latest Best Picture odds show cluster of films fighting for No. 10 slot
Gold Derby's updated odds put 'Obsession,' 'Digger,' 'I Play Rocky' and 'All of a Sudden' in a tight race for the final Best Picture nomination.
Gold Derby · +14 outlets
European Film Academy to honor Beki Probst, Marin Karmitz and Sandra den Hamer
The new Community Award recognizes three veteran European film executives and industry figures.
yahoo · +2 outlets
Inside the VMAs: Madonna's surprise cameo, Taylor Swift hug and off-camera moments
Gold Derby and outlets detail the moments beyond the broadcast, including Madonna bringing an ex-boyfriend on stage and a Swift-Madonna embrace.
okmagazine.com · +11 outlets
Sandra Hüller's 'Rose' debuts trailer as Oscar-contending medieval drama
The 17th-century drama starring Sandra Hüller releases its US trailer ahead of awards consideration.
Gold Derby · +2 outlets
Netflix drops emotional trailer for Matthew Perry documentary
HuffPost UK reports the streamer released a first look at its documentary about the late 'Friends' actor.
HuffPost UK
'Wildwood' studio Laika named first honoree of 2026 Gotham Film Awards
Deadline reports the stop-motion studio will receive Gotham's first tribute of the season.
Deadline · +1 outlets