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Record Ratings for Euro 2024 Soccer Doesn’t Hurt ‘Inside Out 2’ Box Office

Europeans are still crazy for their soccer, but record TV ratings for the Euro 2024 championships haven’t had a major impact on the box office. This past weekend saw second-round matches for Euro 2024 pull in huge audiences across most of…

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Kevin Bacon Says Working With Eddie Murphy on ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Was a “Bucket List Thing”

Kevin Bacon won’t forget getting the opportunity to work with Eddie Murphy on Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. While recently speaking with People magazine, the actor had nothing but praise for his co-star, saying it was a “bucket list thing to…

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The Most Stylish Paris Olympics Merch for Getting Into the Team USA Spirit

From official Team USA outfitter Ralph Lauren and Skims' patriotic basics, we've rounded up the coolest gear that works for your last-minute 4th of July looks — and not all of them are standard red, white and blue.

How to Watch ‘Shark Week’ 2024 Without Cable

John Cena hosts Discovery's 36th annual TV event dedicated to the sea creatures: here's the complete schedule and how to watch online, including for free.

BTS Members Jimin and Jung Kook to Star in New Disney+ Travel Show

BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook are set to star in a new travel reality series on Disney+. The series Are You Sure?!, exclusive to the Disney streaming service, was announced via a release from the K-pop supergroup’s label, Big Hit Music,…

Chris Evans to Receive Spirit of Service Award, Same Honor Given to Jeff Bezos, Laurene Powell Jobs

Captain America, indeed. Chris Evans, the veteran actor and one of the beloved stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universal, has been selected to receive a Spirit of Service Award with his A Starting Point partners Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani.…

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Jason Mraz Says He Came Out Later in Life Because Being Gay Was the “Punchline of a Joke” in the 90s

Jason Mraz is getting candid about why he didn’t feel comfortable sharing his sexuality publicly when he was younger due to societal pressures. During a recent appearance on the Dinner’s On Me podcast with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the “I’m…

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‘Tiny Lights’ Review: Empathetic Czech Drama Sees the World Through a Child’s Eyes

A six-year-old girl spends a day dealing with various concerns while unaware of familial turmoil in Beata Parkanova's Karlovy Vary-premiering feature.

Outdoor Movie Screenings in L.A. to Check Out This Summer

Outdoor movie screenings and Los Angeles seem to go hand-in-hand. The city has no shortage of venues to catch a movie under the stars, as several outdoor screening series spend the summer taking over iconic L.A. landmarks. Having become a…

As Apple and OpenAI Grow Partnership, Studios Stand on Sidelines of AI Battle

OpenAI is partnering with Apple to give the iPhone maker a role on its board, Bloomberg reported, affording the Sam Altman-led firm another foothold into Hollywood as the industry grapples artificial intelligence tools that have the…

‘Teen Torture, Inc.’ and Paris Hilton Bring Abusive Industry to Task

The so-called “troubled teen industry” is facing a fresh round of scrutiny this summer with the July premiere of Teen Torture, Inc., the new Max documentary about the billion-dollar industry associated with the kidnapping, abuse and…

‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: Eddie Murphy Is Back on the Streets in Routine Netflix Sequel Low on New Ideas

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taylour Paige also star in the return of the wise-ass Detroit detective, 40 years after the original and 30 years after the last franchise installment.

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How Josh Hartnett Became a Surprise Guest Star on ‘The Bear’

When Josh Hartnett appeared onscreen in the new season of The Bear, revealing himself as one of this year’s surprise guest stars, fans experienced it as a delightful and seemingly random casting. But, like everything in the world of The…

Lupita Nyong’o Says Cancer Storyline in ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Was “Therapeutic” After Chadwick Boseman’s Death

Lupita Nyong’o is opening up about playing a woman with cancer in A Quiet Place: Day One and why it was a personal and “therapeutic” experience for her. In the Michael Sarnoski-written and directed film, the Oscar-winning actress portrays…

They’re Back: Skydance and Paramount Restart Talks

It’s back to the negotiating table. Shari Redstone’s National Amusements (NAI) and David Ellison’s Skydance Media are reengaging on talks that could lead to a change in ownership for Paramount Global, a source confirms to The Hollywood…

Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89

Robert Towne, the screenwriter as superstar whose Oscar-winning work on the 1974 classic Chinatown is widely recognized as the gold standard for movie scripts, has died. He was 89. Towne died Monday at home, publicist Carri McClure…

Ari Emanuel’s Aspen Assault on Joe Biden and the Dems

Ari Emanuel insists he’s a kinder and gentler man these days, but in the wake of June 27’s presidential debate, the hard-driving agency head is still fighting mad at Joe Biden and his top aides. Appearing before a packed house at the Aspen…

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Kate Winslet Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Munich Film Festival

Munich welcomed Kate Winslet like she was the queen of the world on Tuesday night when the Oscar-winning actress received a lifetime achievement award at the Munich International Film Festival. The crowd at Munich’s Deutsches Theater…

‘OITNB’ Actress Lea DeLaria Calls on Biden to Assassinate Trump: “This Is a War”

DeLaria posted the message in the wake of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling: "Trump is Hitler and this is 1940. Take him the f--k out."

Lara Flynn Boyle on Giving Up Alcohol 5 Years Ago: “Those Disco Boots, They’ve Had Their Time”

When The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Lara Flynn Boyle for a rare interview in June 2021, she had a new movie to promote, Death in Texas, her first in five years. But Boyle was quick to swat away any chatter of a comeback by saying,…

‘Twister’ Director Jan de Bont Remembers “Shapeshifters” Bill Paxton and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Fresh off the 30th anniversary of his all-time great actioner, Speed, filmmaker Jan de Bont is now turning his attention to his highly successful sophomore effort, Twister. On July 9, the Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt-led disaster film will…

This Best-Selling Travel Backpack Is On Sale at Amazon Ahead of Prime Day

Take it from me: This well-organized carryall makes air travel way less stressful. It's discounted at up to 58 percent off, but likely not for long.

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Donald Trump Hush Money Sentencing Delayed Until September After Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump had…

The 15+ Best Sleep Travel Products for Flights, From Ergonomic Pillows to Comfy Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Sleeping on an airplane might seem like a lofty goal, but these essentials — from lightweight blankets to cozy clothing — make it easier.

Joseph Quinn Recalls Embarrassing First Interaction With Taylor Swift

Joseph Quinn may be on a career high after his breakout role on Stranger Things, but after being in the presence of bona fide superstar Taylor Swift, he admits things quickly became awkward. While speaking on Monday’s episode of the Happy…

Paramount Renews Talks to Sell BET Assets

After several stops and starts, Paramount Global appears to be renewing its effort to sell off its BET Media Group assets. The Shari Redstone-controlled media company is in talks with CC Capital chief Chinh Chu, whose private equity firm…

Ann Wilson Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Heart Tour

Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent surgery to remove a…

Candle Media Trims Costs, Reorganizes Divisions Amid Streaming Spending Pullback

Candle Media, the entertainment company backed by private equity giant Blackstone and headed up by former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, is reorganizing around two divisions, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The…

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‘Megalopolis’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Says Film “Will Change the Way Filmmakers Look at Filmmaking”

When he learned that Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis had secured a distribution deal with Lionsgate, Giancarlo Esposito was obviously stoked because it meant the highly-publicized passion project would have a chance to reach audiences…

Sports TV’s Multibillion-Dollar Rights Race: Where the Leaderboard Stands Right Now

Sometime in the near future, the NBA will sign a new TV contract that will roughly triple the value of its current deal. The league is likely to get a $70 billion-plus windfall (from ESPN and, most likely, NBC Sports and Amazon) — even…