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Emmy Predictions: Inside the First Episode Submissions, Where Two ‘Widow’s Bay’ Nominees Chose the Same One
Variety's 2026 Emmy predictions highlight HBO Max and Apple TV's dominance in nominations, with strategic episode submissions shaping acting races amid shifting trends favoring full-season performances.
Who's Next? Big Brother 28 Heads Into Its Third Elimination
Big Brother is CBS's long-running reality competition, in which houseguests live under 24/7 surveillance and compete for the title of Head of Household (HOH), which carries the power to nominate others for eviction; a jury ultimately votes to crown the winner. The season premiered July 9
Clay Takes Shape: Clayface's Full Trailer Arrives Ahead of October Debut
On July 22, Warner Bros. and DC Studios released the full trailer for Clayface just days before this year's San Diego Comic-Con, confirming the film's theatrical release date of October 23, 2026. This is a familiar rhythm for DC — introducing a villain relatively unknown to
Same Bunnies, Different Hands: What NewJeans' Anniversary Video Isn't Saying
On July 22, the fourth anniversary of the group's debut, ADOR released a series of videos titled "2026 Summer of NewJeans," featuring current members Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein alongside Minji, whose status had remained unresolved for some time. The visuals leaned heavily on the aesthetic established
Grammys 2027 Predictions: Who Could Score a Nomination in the Biggest Categories?
Thanks to a rule change in the best new artist category that was announced in June, which allows an artist to be entered four times instead of three, Ella Langley could be nominated in four of the six general field categories at the 69th annual Grammy Awards—album, record and
A24 After Backrooms: What Primetime's Box Office Will Really Test
In 2026, A24 proved it could manufacture a phenomenon. Backrooms, made for $10 million by a 20-year-old YouTube director, became the studio's highest-grossing release ever, driven by an existing online fanbase rather than a traditional marketing budget. Primetime, also distributed by A24, takes the completely
From BLACKPINK to TIFF: How LISA Became the First K-Pop Star to Conquer the Film Festival Circuit
On July 20, Sony Music Vision announced that Always Lalisa had been selected for the Gala Presentations section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Other titles in the same section include new works from Pedro Almodóvar, Danny Boyle, and Hirokazu Kore-eda. It is the first time a K-
When the Writer Trusts Someone Else More Than Himself: The Making of Cliff Booth
On February 8, during the Super Bowl LX commercial break, Netflix released a 90-second censored teaser. Brad Pitt, bearded and long-haired, moves through a late-1970s Hollywood backlot. The clip ends with two words: "Coming Soon." That is the only official video footage that exists for
Less Than A Lover: Why Jennie's New Single Is More Than Just a Summer Song
On July 24, BLACKPINK's Jennie will release "Less Than A Lover" — a single on which she serves simultaneously as director, songwriter, and music producer. It is the first time she has taken complete creative ownership of a release in this way. The song has already accumulated
Rosalía, Karol G, and all the early favorites for Grammy’s Best Latin Song category
In early June, the Recording Academy announced major rule changes for the upcoming 69th Grammys. While tweaks to the eligibility for Best New Artist and the creation of an Asian Pop Music Performance award dominated headlines, another new category went largely unremarked, yet it is no less significant. Best Latin
Thirteen Weeks at No. 1: Who Is Ella Langley, and How Did a Country Singer From Alabama Beat Everyone?
This week, "Choosin' Texas" held at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 13th week. It is the only single by a woman primarily known for country music to spend 13 or more weeks at the top, and the first non-holiday song to join
From Error Code to Billboard No. 1: KiiiKiii's August Comeback Explained
In January 2026, KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)" topped Billboard's staff picks for the best K-pop songs of 2026 so far. The lead single from their second EP Delulu Pack debuted at number one on Melon's HOT100 and Bugs' real-time
