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Jamal Roberts won Season 23 of American Idol, beating John Foster in a closely contested finale. The announcement sparked online speculation that Foster saw the results in Ryan Seacrest's hands before the reveal. The fin…
The Last of Us episode six featured a flashback-heavy episode focusing on Joel and Ellie's relationship. Scenes depict Joel's childhood trauma and several of Ellie's birthdays in Jackson, culminating in a crucial porch s…
Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, revealed a long-held family secret: her biological father is not her longtime believed father, Mickey Hargitay, but Italian entertainer Nelson Sardelli. She discovered the trut…
Jamal Roberts won Season 23 of American Idol, beating out John Foster and Breanna Nix in a finale that saw over 27 million votes cast, the highest in ABC's history. The finale featured performances from the top three con…
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," premiered in New York after its Cannes debut. While calling it the final Ethan Hunt film, Cruise confirmed he'll continue making movies into his 100s. The film, d…
Jennifer Lawrence's performance in Lynne Ramsay's "Die, My Love" at the Cannes Film Festival is generating significant Oscar buzz. Lawrence plays a postpartum mother grappling with extreme mental health challenges in thi…
Wes Anderson's new film, "The Phoenician Scheme," premiered at Cannes 2025, receiving a 7.5-minute standing ovation. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera, the film is a comedic drama set in 1950, …
Warner Bros.'s "Final Destination Bloodlines" debuted with a strong $102 million globally, exceeding expectations with $51 million domestically. This surpasses the franchise's previous opening weekend record and boasts p…
Shia LaBeouf made a rare public appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the photocall of his documentary, "Slauson Rec." The film, which LaBeouf founded in 2018, centers around the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Ang…
New Line/Warner Bros.' Final Destination Bloodlines exceeded expectations with a $102 million global opening weekend, splitting evenly between domestic and international markets. This marks the franchise's best internati…
Michael Cera finally collaborated with Wes Anderson in "The Phoenician Scheme," playing the scene-stealing role of Bjorn, a quirky tutor with a Norwegian accent. Cera, whose previous collaboration with Anderson fell thro…
Colin Jost retaliated against Michael Che on Saturday Night Live for a vulgar joke about Scarlett Johansson during a previous "Weekend Update" segment. Che's apology involved self-deprecating jokes about his body image. …
The "Saturday Night Live" season 50 finale ended abruptly, sparking speculation about cast departures. The show's quick cut to a commercial fueled rumors, particularly surrounding Bowen Yang, who previously hinted at lea…
Austrian singer JJ, Johannes Pietsch, won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Wasted Love." He received a jubilant welcome at Vienna airport upon his return, where hundreds of fans celebrated his victory. JJ'…
Saturday Night Live's (SNL) latest episode, hosted by Scarlett Johansson with musical guest Bad Bunny, opened with a parody of President Trump's recent Middle Eastern trip. The skit featured Trump (played by James Austin…
Wes Anderson's egalitarian salary approach, where all actors receive equal pay, caused friction with Gene Hackman during the filming of "The Royal Tenenbaums." Hackman, despite his initial annoyance and reluctance, ultim…
Hollywood celebrities attended the Renaissance Faire, enjoying various activities. Vanessa Hudgens, Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin, Claudia Sulewski, and Finneas were among the stars spotted at the event. They participate…
The Season 50 finale of Saturday Night Live concluded with no definitive announcements regarding cast departures, despite speculation surrounding several veteran members. While Michael Che previously hinted at leaving, h…
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson discussed their new film, "Die My Love," at the Cannes Film Festival. Lawrence, who filmed while five months pregnant with her second child, opened up about the challenges of mother…
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael secured second place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with her song "New Day Will Rise." Despite facing anti-Israel protests and the trauma of surviving the Nova Festival massacre, Rap…
Scarlett Johansson hosted the finale of Saturday Night Live's 50th season, opening with a musical monologue parodying Billy Joel's "Piano Man," alongside several cast members. The sketch poked fun at various aspects of t…
Austria's JJ won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with their song "Wasted Love." The classically trained 24-year-old beat 25 other entries, marking Austria's third Eurovision victory. "Wasted Love,…
Saturday Night Live concludes its 50th season tonight with Scarlett Johansson as host and Bad Bunny as musical guest. Speculation surrounds potential cast departures, including Colin Jost and Michael Che. The finale airs…
Mariska Hargitay received a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes for her directorial debut, "My Mom Jayne," an HBO documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, Hargitay's first public exploration of her mot…
Dakota Johnson revealed in an Elle UK interview with Pedro Pascal that her father, Don Johnson, cut her off financially after she failed to get into Juilliard. Facing financial hardship, Johnson relied on auditions, secu…