Robert Redford, film icon, Oscar-winning director and activist, dead at 89

Robert Redford attends his Tribute during the 18th Marrakech International Film Festival -Day Eight- on December 06, 2019 in Marrakech, Morocco. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)Robert Redford, the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker who at his peak was simultaneously one of Hollywood's most critically lauded directors and bankable leading men, has died at age 89."Robert Redford passed away on September 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah -- the place he loved, surrounded […]

September 16, 2025

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In brief: ‘Smurfs’ gets Paramount+ release date and more

The Smurfs are making their way to Paramount+. The family-friendly film Smurfs will be available to stream on the platform Tuesday. Rihanna stars as Smurfette in the animated film, which finds the crew on a rescue mission to save Papa Smurf after he is kidnapped by Razamel and Gargamel ...The Baby-Sitters Club is about to become a musical. Deadline reports that the bestselling book series by Ann M. Martin is being developed into a stage musical with a book by The Devil Wears Prada scribe Kate Wetherhead, and music and lyrics by KPop […]

September 16, 2025

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Actor Paul Mescal got to play ‘Blackbird’ with Paul McCartney: ‘I will never forget it as long as I live’

Cover of 'Rolling Stone's' October issue with Paul Mescal on the cover/(Photo credit: Ryan McGinley)Actor Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics, and he talks to Rolling Stone about the work he's putting in to get it right.He and his castmates will be performing live for the film, and Mescal tells the mag he’s been learning to play guitar left-handed for the role."It would just be crazy to not play it left-handed, you know?" he says. "You're like, 'Nah. I like [McCartney] a lot but I […]

September 16, 2025

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Emmy winner Noah Wyle says being part of ‘The Pitt’ ‘feels analogous to when my son was born’

Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in 'The Pitt.' (HBO Max/Warrick Page)The Pitt came out on top at the 77th Emmy Awards, winning for outstanding drama series. Star Noah Wyle also won outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch.Dr. Robby grapples with grief as he goes about his work day in season 1 of the show, and Wyle told ABC Audio back in February that hearing stories about real-life emergency room doctors relating to his character […]

September 16, 2025

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‘The White Lotus’ season 4 will take place in France, HBO boss confirms

Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola in 'The White Lotus' season 3. (Fabio Lovino/HBO)The White Lotus is officially saying bonjour to France.HBO Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the location of the series' fourth season in an interview with Deadline after the 77th Emmy Awards.When asked specifically where the next season will take place, Bloys said, "France for sure but details and location TBD."The White Lotus creator Mike White was absent from the Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday, despite being nominated. It […]

September 15, 2025

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Ben Stiller raves about Ariana Grande in ‘Focker In-Law’: ‘So funny’

Ariana Grande attends the 2025 MTV VMAs (Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic)Ariana Grande's first big-screen comedic role will be in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel Focker In-Law, and so far producer and star Ben Stiller thinks she's been doing a great job. Ariana will play the future daughter-in-law of Stiller's character, Greg Focker. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the Emmys red carpet, Stiller said, "We've been shooting about a month and I've been having the best time with her.""She's incredible: so much fun, so […]

September 15, 2025

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‘Dreamgirls’ revival set to hit Broadway in fall 2026

The cast of Broadway's 'Dreamgirls,' from left, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Deborah Burrell and Loretta Devine in New York City. (Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images)Dreamgirls is making its Broadway return.A new revival of the hit 1981 musical is set to debut in New York City in fall 2026, four producers announced in a press release on Monday.The show, which focuses on a young Black female singing trio's rise to stardom, will be directed and choreographed by Camille A. Brown, who did choreography for Alicia Keys' musical, Hell's […]

September 15, 2025

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‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’: Charlie Hunnam transforms into the serial killer in official trailer

Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein and Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein in 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story.' (Netflix)The official trailer for Monster: The Ed Gein Story has arrived.Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming season in Ryan Murphy's anthology series on Monday.This time around, the focus is on Ed Gein, the serial killer and grave robber who hunted rural Wisconsin in the 1950s. Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of the titular killer in the series, which sets out to explore whether monsters are born or created, and […]

September 15, 2025

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Hear Jeremy Allen White sing in new trailer for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’

Poster for 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'/20th Century StudiosBruce Springsteen fans got their first preview of Jeremy Allen White singing as The Boss in a new trailer for the much-anticipated film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.The clip debuted during the Emmy Awards Sunday night, and in it you can hear White singing the "Atlantic City," a track from Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, the making of which is the central focus of the film."It’s a hard thing, realizing people aren’t who […]

September 15, 2025