Thursday, August 6, 2026

‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Nearly Had a Real Vegas Cop Cameo by Caitlin Huston

Creator David E. Kelley reveals how filming on the Strip led to Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer being pulled over while shooting the comedy about a single mother who turns to OnlyFans.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM[SHARE]

SiriusXM Taps Jenny Tartikoff To Lead Communications by Caitlin Huston

Tartikoff comes to SiriusXM after holding top comms positions at Paramount Pictures and Spotify.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Juilliard Hires Director Anna D. Shapiro to Lead Drama Division by Caitlin Huston

Shapiro is a Tony Award-winning director and former artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Disney Is “Exploring” Launching Its Own FAST Offering by Caitlin Huston

While there were no launch announcements Wednesday, CEO Josh D'Amaro said it's "definitely something" the company is considering.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:31AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Paramount Reports Mixed Earnings Results With Warner Bros. Takeover In Limbo by Caitlin Huston

Net earnings fell to $41 million, but the company saw its best quarter for retention ever on Paramount+.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Ariana Grande Decision To Withdraw From ‘Sunday in the Park’ Came as Surprise to Key Production Members by Caitlin Huston

People involved with the London musical were given just hours to prepare their own statement following Grande's announcement, according to a source familiar with the matter.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:59PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ ‘Ragtime’ See Highest Grossing Weeks by Caitlin Huston

The two musical revivals are approaching the ends of their runs, with 'Ragtime' ending Aug. 16 and 'Cats' Aug. 8.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:51PM[SHARE]

Bowen Yang to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ This Fall by Caitlin Huston

Yang takes over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from Meg Stalter.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:28AM[SHARE]

Back in the Room Where It Happens: Why ‘Hamilton’ Is Sparking Even More Joy for Leslie Odom Jr. This Time Around by Lily Ford

Broadway's original Aaron Burr is thrilling the West End with his return to Lin-Manuel Miranda's zeitgeist-capturing show. Here, Odom Jr. reveals exactly why he chose to come back — and h…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:05AM[SHARE]

Spotify Hits Milestone of 300 Million Premium Subscribers by Caitlin Huston

"We view the business as well positioned to deliver improved growth and margins in 2026 as we reinvest to support our long-term potential."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:15AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 3, 2026

Snap CEO Sees New Wearable Glasses as “Largest Long-Term Opportunity” by Caitlin Huston

The company beat revenue expectations for its second quarter as it also operates under a new "AI-enabled operating model."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:55PM[SHARE]
Sunday, August 2, 2026

‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Actor Geno Segers After Online Outrage by Caitlin Huston

Segers had initially been announced as part of the upcoming cast, but the news quickly drew backlash online.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:50PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 30, 2026

Live Nation Sees Record Quarter For Ticketmaster, Concert Attendance by Caitlin Huston

The company is expecting double-digit growth in operating income this year, even as it warns of the impact of legal fees.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:15PM[SHARE]

SiriusXM Adds 22K Subscribers, But Shares Fall After Earnings Miss by Caitlin Huston

The company reported net income of $239 million, or $0.70 per share, which slightly missed analyst expectations. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:49AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Don Lemon Signs Podcasting Deal With Libsyn in Move to Grow Network (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Lemon is planning to add more shows from outside creators to his network and explore distribution on news channels and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Broadway Box Office: ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Hit Highest Grosses Yet by Caitlin Huston

'Joe Turner’s Come and Gone' also reached a new high in its final week of performances.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:48PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 27, 2026

Hope Clarke, Actress and ‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ Choreographer, Dies at 85 by Mike Barnes

The Tony nominee danced for Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey, worked often with George C. Wolfe and appeared on the big screen in ‘Basquiat.’

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:44PM[SHARE]

Paramount CEO David Ellison Reassures Staff Amid Antitrust Suit, Says He’s “Highly Confident” in WBD Merger Completion by Caitlin Huston

Ellison sent the memo as the merger remains paused due to an antitrust suit, telling staffers company business is continuing as usual. "Let's go!," he wrote.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:28PM[SHARE]

Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Musical Coming to Broadway in 2027 by Caitlin Huston

The musical has replaced its original creative team adding director Saheem Ali and book writer Peter Duchan.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Anne Russell, Actress in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Mame,’ Dies at 103 by Mike Barnes

She also appeared on the stage with Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:12PM[SHARE]

‘Hadestown’ Film Set to Hit Theaters With Goal of Charting New Course For Live Captures by Caitlin Huston

The live capture was filmed in London’s West End with five of the original cast members.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:12PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Oskar Eustis to Step Down As Head of Off-Broadway’s Public Theater After 23 Years by Caitlin Huston

Eustis has been the artistic director of the Public Theater, where he led development of 'Hamilton,' 'Fun Home' and Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:07PM[SHARE]

‘Cats’ Closing: Is It Curtains for Broadway Musicals? by Caitlin Huston

‘Jellicle Ball’ shutting down is sending alarm bells across the Great White Way as producers contend with rising costs and changing audience behaviors.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:48AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ben Folds On Trump’s Kennedy Center Takeover: “I Could Not Trust That Artists I Booked … Would Be Safe From Retribution” by Caitlin Huston

Folds, who was one of the witnesses at a congressional hearing Tuesday, spoke to his decision to resign as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:30PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: ‘Proof’ Plays Final Performance, ‘Cats’ Sees Grosses Jump by Caitlin Huston

'Cats' saw a $60,000 increase in grosses after announcing its August closing.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:46PM[SHARE]
Monday, July 20, 2026

Five Things the Cameras Didn’t See At the World Cup Final by Caitlin Huston

A post-game fight between players from Argentina and Spain broke out, Donald Trump's presence led to booing and long security lines and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:18PM[SHARE]
Sunday, July 19, 2026

Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira Headline Jam-Packed First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show by Caitlin Huston

The show featured an acoustic number from Bieber, an energetic dance performance from Shakira and nods to soccer throughout, with rewritten BTS lyrics and appearances from legendary players …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:35PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Netflix Is Not Launching a FAST Offering … Yet by Caitlin Huston

"Free is something that we're going to continue to consider, but we have no near-term plans to launch something," said Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:37PM[SHARE]

Alza Microdrama Festival Partners With NYC Mayor’s Office For October Debut by Caitlin Huston

Alza Festival is set to take place in New York Oct. 16-18 alongside the launch of the Created In NY program.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Michael Urie to Join Cole Escola in West End Run of ‘Oh, Mary!’ by Lily Ford

The 'Ugly Betty' and 'Shrinking' star is set to play Mary's teacher at the Trafalgar Theatre, including in two performances that will be filmed.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]

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