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April 8, 2026
Tom Holland Says ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Filmed New Scenes Adding ‘More Humor’ and ‘Layering in a Villain Plotline in a New Way’: It’s the ‘Icing on the Cake’
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” may have officially wrapped production last year, but Tom Holland revealed that the film did some additional photography recently to add in “more humor” and beef up a “v...
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April 7, 2026
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested in Connection With Offset Shooting in Florida
Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night in connection with Offset’s shooting in Hollywood, FL. The Seminole Police Department stated that the musician, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt,...
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April 7, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo to Release New Single, ‘Drop Dead,’ on April 17
Olivia Rodrigo will drop the first single from her third album, “Drop Dead,” on April 17. The singer revealed the news on her Instagram Tuesday alongside a photo of her blowing a bubble with gum, w...
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April 2, 2026
Meryl Streep Says ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Was Called a ‘Chick Flick’ and That Label Has ‘Not Worn Well’ After ‘Barbie’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ Success
As Meryl Streep gears up for the May 1 release of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” she’s reflecting on how the film industry has — and hasn’t — changed in the two decades since the original came out. Dur...
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April 2, 2026
Emma Corrin to Executive Produce Short Film ‘Post,’ Directed by Alice Wordsworth and Starring Omari Douglas, India Shaw-Smith and Flora Ashton (EXCLUSIVE)
Emma Corrin has boarded “Post,” a new short film directed by Alice Wordsworth and written by Flora Ashton, as an executive producer. Described as a “stylized, darkly comic and simmering” story, “Po...
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April 1, 2026
‘Real Housewives’ Star Jen Shah Speaks Out in First Interview After Prison Release: ‘I’m Sorry for My Actions’ and ‘Made Horrible Business Decisions’
Jen Shah is speaking out in her first interview after being released from prison, saying she takes “full responsibility” for her part in a telemarketing scheme that defrauded older and financially ...
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April 1, 2026
‘Romeo & Juliet’ West End Review: Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe Lead an Angsty, Time-Bending Adaptation That Builds to a Real Gut-Punch
In Robert Icke’s take on William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” the play’s star-crossed lovers — played here by “Hamnet” breakout Noah Jupe and “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink — are running ...
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April 1, 2026
‘The Lady’ Stars Mia McKenna-Bruce and Ed Speleers on Bringing Jane Andrews and Tommy Cressman’s Tragic Story to Screen: ‘We’ll Never Know What Happened Behind Closed Doors’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Episode 3 of “The Lady,” available now on Britbox in the U.S. Based on the way Mia McKenna-Bruce and Ed Speleers’ characters first meet in the second ...
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March 31, 2026
Zendaya Says She’s ‘Going Into Hiding’ After Huge 2026 With ‘The Drama,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘Spider-Man 4’ and More: ‘I Hope People Don’t Get Sick of Me’
Prepare to be sick of Zendaya — though she hopes you won’t be. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner has a stacked 2026 with releases for A24’s “The Drama” (April 3), “Euphoria” Season 3 (April 12), Chr...
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March 31, 2026
Jack Whitehall to Host ‘SNL U.K.’ With Jorja Smith as Musical Guest
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has revealed that British comedian Jack Whitehall will host the April 11 episode with R&B artist Jorja Smith as the musical guest. Whitehall is best known for his tim...
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March 30, 2026
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Trailer: Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi Spiral Amid Weddings, Drug Busts and More in HBO Drama
Welcome back to the world of “Euphoria.” Ahead of the long-awaited premiere of the HBO drama’s third season on April 12, a second trailer has been released. It starts out with Zendaya’s Rue being i...
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March 30, 2026
Russell Brand’s Rape Trial Delayed to October
Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges has been delayed until October. The comedian and actor was originally set to stand trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court starting June 16....
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March 30, 2026
BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Exits After Allegations Over His ‘Personal Conduct’
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills is out at the company after allegations over his “personal conduct.” According to BBC News, a BBC spokesperson said: “While we do not comment on matters relating t...
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March 28, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Pokes Fun at Trump and Iran’s Mixed Messages About Deal Negotiations: ‘Oh My God, Just Kiss Already!’
“SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update returned in the show’s second week with one-liners about U.S. and Iran’s mixed messages about a deal to end the war, the death of the owner of OnlyFans and more. Paddy Y...
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March 28, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Cold Open Suggests Prince Andrew’s Epstein Scandal Is a ‘29-Year Plan’ by the MI5 to ‘Increase the Likability’ of King Charles
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” once again tackled former Prince Andrew’s relationship to Jeffrey Epstein in a cold open that imagined the scandal was just a “29-year plan” to make the eventual King Cha...
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March 27, 2026
Tom Felton Has Reached Out to New Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter’ Series: ‘Here’s My Phone Number … If You Need a Word of Encouragement, I’m There’
Tom Felton felt it was “really important” to reach out to Lox Pratt, the actor taking on the role of Draco Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series. Felton played Draco in the original films ...
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March 25, 2026
‘Doctor Who’ Boss Russell T Davies Says Online Hate Can Be ‘Very Dangerously Assumed’ as the ‘Fan Voice’: ‘It’s All Getting Soured’
“Doctor Who” showrunner and writer Russell T Davies is warning audiences about the dark side of social media when it comes to fandom, saying that opinions can easily be misconstrued on platforms li...
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March 25, 2026
Russell T Davies Says New Show ‘Tip Toe’ Is a ‘Reaction to Where Politics Is Heading’: ‘Queer Discourse’ Has Become ‘So Dangerous in a Way I Never Thought Would Happen Again’
“Doctor Who” and “Queer as Folk” writer Russell T Davies teased his upcoming Channel 4 drama “Tip Toe” at Series Mania on Wednesday, calling it “very much a reaction to where we are now.” “Tip Toe”...
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March 25, 2026
Duffy to Speak About Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Absence From Music for First Time in Disney+ Documentary
Duffy, the Welsh singer-songwriter who had a massive hit with “Mercy” in 2008 and then retreated from the limelight, is set to tell her story in a new Disney+ documentary. The announcement was made...
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March 25, 2026
Lily Allen, Sam Fender, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi Revealed as First Honorees of 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards
The O2 Silver Clef Awards have revealed this year’s first honorees: Lily Allen, Sam Fender, Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi. Put on by Nordoff and Robbins, the U.K.’s largest music therapy charity...
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March 24, 2026
‘Harry Potter’ Series Is ‘A Lot of Pressure’ but It’s ‘Very Special,’ Says HBO Max Exec: ‘The World That Has Been Created Is Absolutely Extraordinary’
HBO Max head of original programming Sarah Aubrey teased the upcoming “Harry Potter” series at Series Mania, saying “the world that has been created is absolutely extraordinary.” During a keynote a...
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March 23, 2026
HBO Max and WBD Access Writers’ Program Returning to Series Mania Institute (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max and WBD Access, the company’s talent development division, have announced the return of their writers’ program for a second year at Series Mania Institute. Now titled Script Engine, the pro...
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March 22, 2026
Chappell Roan Says ‘I Do Not Hate Children’ After Jorginho Frello Accuses Her Security of Being Rude to His Daughter: That Was ‘Not My Personal Security’
Chappell Roan has responded after Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello accused her security of speaking “extremely aggressively” to his 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in São Paulo. On Saturday, F...
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March 22, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Premieres With Solid Overnight Ratings for Sky
The first-ever edition of “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” which aired from 10 p.m. on pay TV channel Sky One, drew a solid 226,000 viewers. The show, which starred Tina Fey, and also featured Graham No...
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March 22, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Is Strongest When Leaning Into What Makes British Comedy Great — but Its Replicated Format Risks Feeling Too American: TV Review
It is rare to see British sketch comedy on television. In fact, British comedy on television is so rare that the genre has been deemed “at risk” in recent years. So, naturally, you would have thoug...
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March 21, 2026
First ‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Former Prince Andrew: His New Residence, Marsh Farm, Is ‘Named After the Nearby Marsh Where His Body Will Be Found’
For the first-ever edition of “SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update, one person was given the royal treatment: former Prince Andrew. Hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young did not hold back as they roasted the ...
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March 21, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Kicks Off With Keir Starmer Sending a Break-Up Voice Note to Donald Trump: ‘I’m Afraid I Can’t Go to War With You, but We Can Still Be Chums’
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” kicked off its first-ever episode by following the American tradition of a political cold open, featuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer trying to break the news to U.S...
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March 21, 2026
Lily Allen Brings ‘West End Girl’ to London With a Bold, Theatrical Show Featuring Plenty of Feminine Rage — and Receipts: Concert Review
On Friday night, Lily Allen finally brought “West End Girl” to the West End. In a full-circle moment for the London-born singer-songwriter, the tour for her latest album — which, in case you were l...
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March 20, 2026
‘SNL U.K.’ Extends First Season to 8 Episodes
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has added two more episodes to its inaugural season, extending its total run to eight shows. The Sky series is set to premiere live from London on Saturday at 10 p.m. loc...
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March 19, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Says Her New Album Is Full of ‘Sad Love Songs’: ‘It Was a Creative Challenge to Write From a Joyful Place’
Olivia Rodrigo is slowly revealing details about her upcoming third album, telling British Vogue in a new cover story that it’s full of “sad love songs.” The 23-year-old pop star’s follow-up to 202...
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