Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Maria Bamford Documentary ‘Paralyzed by Hope’ Sets Netflix Release

A film from Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley traces the comedian's decades of candor about mental illness, arriving on Netflix October 23.

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Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ Singer and ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer, Dies at 56

The Grammy-nominated songwriter won two Tony Awards for his Broadway musical before his death in Manhattan.

Taylor Swift Adds a Four-Song ‘Encore’ to Her Record-Smashing Album

Days after posting the biggest opening week in modern music history, Taylor Swift expanded 'The Life of a Showgirl' with four surprise songs written on a celebratory trip to Sweden.

Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Concerts Called Off Ahead of Nor’easter

Ed Sheeran's weekend shows at Gillette Stadium were canceled as a nor'easter moved toward New England, the tour's promoter said.

Disney Restructures Consumer Products, Promoting Cathleen Taff to Expanded Studios Role

The licensing and publishing business moves under Disney Entertainment's film studios, while parks merchandise stays with the experiences division.

Victoria’s Secret Lands Megan Thee Stallion and a Crowded Angel Roster

The lingerie brand set its next runway show for Oct. 18 in Los Angeles, with Megan Thee Stallion, Katseye, Tate McRae and Megan Moroney performing and Gigi Hadid leading the models.

Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36

The actress, who reached a generation as the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet before finding a new register in ABC's 'Nashville,' has died at 36.

Leslie Mann on ‘Spa Weekend,’ a Jim Carrey Life Lesson, and Being Directed by Her Daughter

Ahead of her new ensemble comedy, the actress reflects on stumbling into the genre, the advice that shaped her, and how her measure of success has changed.

This Summer’s Movies Keep Circling the Same Question: Why Everyone Feels Weird About Sex

From Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' to a dystopian rom-com and a meta slasher, a run of summer releases takes on the anxious state of modern intimacy.

Original Cinema Finds Fresh Life Amid the Sequels

For years the complaint has been the same: cinema has become a machine for sequels and adaptations, with little room for original stories. Yet...

The Independent Film Scene Shows Renewed Vitality

Away from the blockbusters and the streaming giants, the independent film scene is showing signs of renewed vitality. Freed from the demands of mass...

The Director’s Vision Reclaims the Spotlight

In an industry often driven by franchises and formulas, the singular vision of the director has reclaimed some of its old prominence. Audiences and...

Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Smashes Box Office Records with Over 2.5 Billion Kronor Debut

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, "The Odyssey," roared past expectations in its opening weekend, pulling in the equivalent of more than 2.5 billion kronor at...

Billie Eilish Is Unrecognizable in First Set Photos From Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar’

It is a tale as old as Hollywood: a beloved pop star conquers music, then sets sights on the movies. It gave us big-screen...

Jane Schoenbrun Trades Dread for Joy in the Slasher Comedy ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’

A great horror movie delights and torments at once — the tingly, visceral charge that has long drawn audiences to films like Scream and...

Wicker Is 2026’s Strangest Film: Olivia Colman Buys a Husband Made of Baskets

Amid a 2026 packed with blockbusters and epics — from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to a Marvel revival in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and...

Pamela Anderson’s Second Act: From Sex Symbol to Serious Actor

The first time Pamela Anderson flew to Los Angeles, she was reading Shirley MacLaine’s memoir Out on a Limb. Four decades later, Anderson, 59,...

Gregg Araki, Godfather of New Queer Cinema, Returns With a Bizarre Sex Comedy

Gregg Araki learned early that making independent films takes sheer tenacity. In film grad school at USC — then dominated by Hollywood convention —...

Scream Queen Sophie Thatcher Is Ready to Leave Horror Behind

Sophie Thatcher, 25, screams for a living — and she is very good at it. The actress earned her unofficial “scream queen” title in...

AI Creation Tilly Norwood Lands First Feature Film Lead in ‘Misaligned’

The controversial AI "actor" Tilly Norwood is set to headline Misaligned, the first feature film to give the digital creation a leading role. Particle 6,...

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