Mark Duplass has publicly defended 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, who directed A24’s horror movie 'Backrooms,' after social media users questioned whether Parsons had the final say on the set. Duplass stated that Kane was '100% in control,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced that Daniel Harding, 50, will be its next music director, beginning in the 2027/28 season, according to The Guardian.
Fjord, a drama about a Christian family in Norway by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, has won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival, according to Al Jazeera.
Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' won the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the Romanian director’s second win and the seventh consecutive Palme d’Or for distributor NEON, according to AwardsWatch.
Quinta Brunson will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film adaptation, according to Variety.
A Michael Jackson tribute concert and a biopic titled 'Michael' have reignited global interest in the pop icon. According to Yonhap News, a live performance of Jackson’s greatest hits is set to tour worldwide, while Rotten Tomatoes reports the film 'Michael' reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the U.S. box office.
Two US Navy EA18-G jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, with all four crew members safely ejecting before impact, according to officials.
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' earned $26.3 million in its fourth weekend, pushing its global box office past $700 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II fell 67 percent to $13.5 million in its second outing.
A special edition of 'Schlager-Spaß mit Andy Borg' will air on May 23, 2026, featuring highlights from past episodes and guest appearances by Heino, Florian Silbereisen, and other notable performers, according to Südkurier.
Indigenous actress Q’orianka Kilcher has sued James Cameron, alleging he used her biometric facial features without consent in the 'Avatar' series, according to Spiegel. Meanwhile, Cameron is reportedly considering a 17-day shoot with Robert Rodriguez, as reported by Dark Horizons.
John Travolta was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival while premiering his directorial debut, calling the recognition 'beyond the Oscar', according to the BBC.
The Cannes Film Festival surprised John Travolta with a Golden Palm honor on Friday, calling it for him 'more than an Oscar.'
The Eurovision Song Contest director said Canada is welcome to join the event, as the country’s national broadcaster, the CBC, has already sent staff to this year’s contest as observers.
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the search for the next James Bond is underway. The studio enlisted casting director Nina Gold, known for her work on 'Game of Thrones' and 'Star Wars', to lead the process.
Demi Moore made a striking impression at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2026, wearing a custom purple Gucci gown with sheer sleeves and a flowing skirt. The 63-year-old actress, serving on the jury alongside Ruth Negga and Chloé Zhao, shared insights into her evolving relationship with fashion.