Entertainment

SUMMARY  Phuket, Thailand — Jordan Wright, a former star of ITV’s The Only Way is Essex, was found dead in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, on Saturday, March 14, at age 33, Thai authorities said.  Wright, who appeared in 17 episodes of TOWIE in 2018, had previously debuted on MTV’s Ex on … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Tom Holland reprises his role as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the fourth standalone film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, set for theatrical release July 31, marking his first solo outing since 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios released the first trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand … Read more

SUMMARY  CHICAGO — British pop singer Charli XCX will headline the 2026 Lollapalooza music festival, scheduled for July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park, organizers announced March 17.  She will share the top billing with Canadian pop artist Tate McRae and New Zealand singer Lorde, marking a mix of established stars and rising talent.  The four day … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Autumn Durald Arkapaw, director of photography for Sinners, became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography during the 98th Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15.  Arkapaw’s achievement marks a nearly 100 year milestone in the category’s history and highlights ongoing efforts to increase … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Michael B. Jordan won his first Academy Award for Best Actor Sunday night, receiving widespread acclaim for his dual portrayal of Smoke and Stack in the action thriller “Sinners.”  The film, a box office and Academy favorite, has already taken home four awards, positioning it as a strong contender for Best … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Actor Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor at the 98th Academy Awards for portraying villain Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another, becoming one of only four men to win three competitive acting Oscars. The ceremony was held Sunday night in Los Angeles and broadcast on ABC. Penn’s victory … Read more

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — A rare Oscars tie stunned audiences Sunday night at the Academy Awards when two films shared the Live Action Short Film honor, marking only the seventh tie in the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani revealed the unexpected result while opening the envelope, announcing … Read more

SUMMARY  Television host and sports journalist Katie Nolan will appear in the premiere of Celebrity Jeopardy!: All-Stars on Friday, March 13, where a preview clip shows her emotional reaction to meeting two of her favorite former contestants, Sam Buttrey and Andrew He.  The segment, introduced by host Ken Jennings, highlights the show’s effort to blend … Read more

SUMMARY  New York — Lord Sear, a pioneering rapper and longtime radio host on SiriusXM’s Shade 45, died Wednesday, March 11. He was 52, SiriusXM confirmed. Sear, whose real name has not been publicly released, built a career spanning more than three decades in hip-hop, from his early involvement with the 1990s group Kurious to … Read more

SUMMARY  An AI-generated performer is back in the spotlight as digital character Tilly Norwood releases a new music video that directly addresses the growing debate over artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. The project was developed by AI talent studio Xicoia founded by Dutch producer Eline van der Velden who introduced the digital performer in … Read more