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June 15, 2026 at 8:08 pm 👁 5,725

LISTEN: ‘Disclosure Day’ Adds to Summer Box Office Momentum; Why Fox is Buying Roku

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin weighs the opening weekend of Steven Spielberg’s ...

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June 15, 2026 at 8:07 pm 👁 5,520

David Boreanaz on Taking On Iconic Role of Jim Rockford in ‘The Rockford Files’: ‘My Attitude Is “How Can I Make James Garner Proud?”’

Stepping into the shoes of a character as iconic as James Garner’s Jim Rockford from the 1970s detective drama “The Rockford Files” might deter som...

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June 15, 2026 at 8:05 pm 👁 2,457

Jay-Z Presented with Custom Jersey at Cote D’Ivoire Vs. Ecuador World Cup 2026 Match

Jay-Z is checking out some soccer! The 56-year-old “Young Forever” rapper made a surprise appearance at the Cote D’Ivoire (also […] The post Jay-Z ...

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June 15, 2026 at 8:01 pm 👁 3,517

The 50 Best R&B Groups of All Time (Nos. 50-41): Staff Picks 

 Billboard celebrates Black Music Month with list of the genre’s legendary acts.

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June 15, 2026 at 7:56 pm 👁 4,644

Jane Fonda’s Granddaughter Details What She’s Learned From Actress

They say experience is the mother of wisdom.  And when it comes to people who have lived life to the fullest, one doesn’t need to look much further...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:44 pm 👁 4,395

Iris Apatow, Sam Nivola Step Out Hand-in-Hand During Italy Vacation

This is Iris Apatow in love.  The youngest daughter of Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow enjoyed a romantic stroll with her boyfriend Sam Nivola while va...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:38 pm 👁 1,910

Lisa Loeb Joins Belinda Carlisle & More for Women’s Rock Camp & Fantasy Songwriter Camp Lineup

The 2026 camp culminates in participants playing shows on Los Angeles' acclaimed Sunset Strip.

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June 15, 2026 at 7:34 pm 👁 5,516

Gideon Adlon, Luna Blaise, Simon Rex & Jay Hernandez Set For ‘Youth Juice’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Scribes, Live Nation Studios – First Look

EXCLUSIVE: Live Nation Studios has commenced the SoCal production of Youth Juice, a new horror-comedy starring Gideon Adlon (Euphoria), Luna Blaise...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:32 pm 👁 4,144

Son of Norway's Crown Princess Marius Borg Høiby Convicted of Rape

Warning: The following story contains topics of sexual assault and alleged rape. UPDATE: Marius Borg Høiby’s legal troubles continue. The son of No...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm 👁 1,743

MiniMax Launches All-in-One AI Video Generator Hub at Shanghai Film Festival: ‘Creative Direction and Aesthetic Judgment Must Ultimately Be Left to Humans’

MiniMax has launched Hub, a multimodal AI video generator that consolidates image creation, video, voiceover, music and editing into a single platf...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm 👁 2,520

Want to Smell Expensive? Paige DeSorbo's Favorite Deodorant's On Sale

With temperatures rising, you'll need a trusted deodorant to keep sweat and smell at bay this summer—and Paige DeSorbo has the perfect pick. The co...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:27 pm 👁 2,891

Spain’s Animayo Gran Canaria Awards Top Prizes to Family-Themed ’18 Months’ and ‘Because Today is Saturday’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Animayo Gran Canaria, Spain’s foremost animation film festival, has awarded its top prizes to family-themed “18 Months” and “Because Today is Satur...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:27 pm 👁 2,597

BTS Sets Slate of Book Releases, Including Korean Cookbook and Lyric Breakdown Collection

BTS fans can soon get a deeper look inside some of the group’s most beloved songs. “BTS Lyrics Inside,” a new official book from the K-pop supersta...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:26 pm 👁 1,895

Oliver Tree shared plans for his will and giving money “back to artists” weeks before he died

He also poignantly said in April that "that's when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore" The post Oliver Tree shared plans for his...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:22 pm 👁 3,726

Drumeo Breaks Down Neil Peart’s Iconic Drumming on RUSH’s “Tom Sawyer”

The breakdown covers all the tricky time changes and the legendary drum solo. Drumeo Breaks Down Neil Peart’s Iconic Drumming on RUSH’s “Tom Sawyer...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:22 pm 👁 3,851

CMX Cinemas Acquires iPic Locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey

CMX Cinemas has acquired select iPic theater and restaurant locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey. The locations will conti...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:21 pm 👁 5,126

Ed Sheeran Hints at Taking Hiatus From Music After His LOOP Tour

Ed Sheeran is thinking out loud.  Indeed, the 35-year-old revealed his plans to take a break from music after his current LOOP Tour during his Glen...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:19 pm 👁 1,754

Severe Storms Wreak Havoc on Bonnaroo Again This Year

Weather-related delays, evacuations, and logistical issues bombarded the final day of the 2026 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. Bonna...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:19 pm 👁 4,427

See Dua Lipa, Callum Turner’s Romantic Honeymoon Getaway in Italy

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are masters of the coast. One week after the “Levitating” singer and the Eternity actor celebrated their marriage with a...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:18 pm 👁 5,690

Rosie O’Donnell Brings Solo Show ‘Common Knowledge’ To NYC This Summer

Rosie O’Donnell will bring her solo show Common Knowledge to New York City next month, with performances beginning July 22 at the Daryl Roth Theatr...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:18 pm 👁 3,568

Stagecoach Reveals Dates for 2027 Festival

The three-day event returns to Indio, Calif.

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June 15, 2026 at 7:15 pm 👁 2,714

Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ as an Elf

Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest star to join the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” The new film is directed by and starring Andy ...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:15 pm 👁 4,851

Cash Money and No Limit Records Team Up for Arena Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile and More (EXCLUSIVE)

New Orleans icons Cash Money Records and No Limit Records — two of the most legendary labels in hip-hop history — are taking their Verzuz battle la...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:14 pm 👁 2,425

Derek Yee on Mentoring Young Hong Kong Directors at Shanghai Forum: ‘Stay Positive’

Hong Kong cinema stalwart Derek Yee spoke about taking responsibility for nurturing younger generations of filmmakers at Shanghai International Fil...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:10 pm 👁 3,559

Jeff Ross Talks Roast Culture Evolution, Lessons In Manifesting From Jim Carrey & How Broadway Debut With ‘Take A Banana For The Ride’ “Helped Cure” Him Of Cancer

In the fall of 2024, after a routine colonoscopy, comedian Jeff Ross received an unexpected diagnosis: He had Stage 3 colon cancer and would need t...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:06 pm 👁 4,334

After Spotify Eyes Concert Streaming, YouTube Launches ‘Music Nights’ Exclusive Live Concert Series

YouTube launches ‘Music Nights,’ a series of exclusive live concerts “for dedicated fans,” featuring album release parties and more. Just a week af...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:05 pm 👁 2,822

Shawn Hatosy Catches Flight Back to L.A. with Wife Kelly Albanese

Shawn Hatosy has landed home. The 50-year-old Emmy-winning actor, who stars as Dr. Jack Abbot on The Pitt, and his […] The post Shawn Hatosy Catche...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:01 pm 👁 2,756

Adam McKay on Producing the Climate Documentary ‘Just Look Up’ and Why the Democrats are ‘Corrupt From Head to Toe’

Adam McKay is a big fan of Climate Defiance’s no holds barred approach to shaming fossil fuel companies and the corporations and politicians who su...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:01 pm 👁 3,871

From ‘Imperfect Women’ to Ben Affleck’s ‘Animals’, Kerry Washington is On The Hunt For Nuanced Female Roles

Imperfect Women star and executive producer Kerry Washington knows how rare it is to have a dream project greenlit in an industry that is strugglin...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm 👁 4,357

Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and ‘SNL U.K.’s’ Hammed Animashaun Lend Voices to ‘The Baddies’ Adaptation

Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and ‘SNL U.K.’s Hammed Animashaun are set to lend their voices to an adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm 👁 5,740

Why All FX Series Are Now Simultaneously Premiering on Linear Network and Streaming on Hulu – Just in Time for Emmys Noms (EXCLUSIVE)

The “FX on Hulu” confusion is over — you just might have missed it if you weren’t tuning in closely across both platforms. When Season 5 of “The Be...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm 👁 4,904

‘The McBee Dynasty’ Season 3 Cast Revealed: 1 Star Exits, 8 Stars Return & 2 People Join

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys is returning TONIGHT (June 25) for season three! The Peacock turned Bravo reality series […] The post ‘The...

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June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm 👁 5,557

Rick Ross Talks ‘Port of Miami,’ His Business Hustle & New Album ‘Set In Stone’

Rozy took Billboard Presents around Miami as he gets ready for the opening night of his POM20 Tour.

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June 15, 2026 at 6:53 pm 👁 3,304

Dance Up-and-Comer of the Month: You Might Never See Swimming Paul’s Face, But You’ll Likely Know His Music

The French producer is on the bill for a host of summer festivals and fall headlining shows across North America.

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June 15, 2026 at 6:53 pm 👁 3,484

Icebreaker Getting Made Into Netflix Series, With Producer Alex Cooper

Another hockey series is skating into view.  On the heels of Off Campus and Heated Rivalry, Hannah Grace’s novel Icebreaker is getting made into a ...

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