Cannes 2026 Wraps Saturday: Palme d’Or Winner to Be Revealed at Closing Ceremony

Cannes Film Festival 2026 closing ceremony Palme d'Or awards.

The 79th Cannes Film Festival comes to a close on Saturday, May 23, with the highly anticipated closing ceremony set to reveal the winners of all major awards, including the top prize — the Palme d’Or. The festival runs from May 12 through May 23 in Cannes, France, with 22 films competing in the main … Read more

Oscars Night 2026: When, Where and How to Watch Hollywood’s Biggest Awards Live

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Hollywood’s biggest night returns Sunday as the 98th Oscars air live from Los Angeles. Here’s how viewers can stream the ceremony and red carpet. As Hollywood prepares for its most glamorous evening, the 98th Academy Awards arrive Sunday with a packed lineup of stars, nominees and one of the most competitive races in recent years. … Read more

French vs. U.S. Indie Film Financing: Producers Reveal Why Some Stories Struggle to Get Made

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Producers at Unifrance Rendez-Vous in New York reveal how funding systems in France and the U.S. shape which indie films get made. Independent filmmakers around the world often face the same challenge: finding money to turn an idea into a finished movie. But where that funding comes from—and how it shapes a project—can look very … Read more

Vancouver Critics Shake Up Oscar Race, Crown ‘One Battle After Another’ Best Film of 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama tops Vancouver critics as major wins for Ryan Coogler and Timothée Chalamet boost Oscar buzz. Awards season momentum shifted in a big way Monday night as the Vancouver Film Critics Circle named One Battle After Another the best film of 2025, giving the politically charged drama a fresh surge of Oscar … Read more

Gemma Chan Gets Candid About Testifying in Real Life — and Why ‘Josephine’ Felt Like Fate

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Gemma Chan reveals how a real-life trauma shaped her powerful new film “Josephine” and why the story felt deeply personal. When Gemma Chan first read the script for Josephine, she didn’t see it as just another role. She saw something uncomfortably familiar. The British actress — known to global audiences for Crazy Rich Asians and … Read more

Spirit Awards Shocker: ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Twinless’ Snubbed Despite Big Buzz

Ben Whishaw in Peter Hujar's Day.

Spirit Awards shocker! Top nominees shut out despite major buzz and big expectations. Wait… how do you walk into the night with the most nominations and walk out with nothing? That was the mood at the 2026 Spirit Awards when Peter Hujar’s Day, One of Them Days, and Twinless — three of the most talked-about … Read more

Dua Lipa Crashes Berlin Film Festival to Support Callum Turner — And He Just Dodged a James Bond Question

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Dua Lipa turns heads in Berlin while Callum Turner fuels Bond rumors. Berlin wasn’t ready for this plot twist. Just when cameras were locked in on rising Brit star Callum Turner at the Berlin Film Festival, boom — Dua Lipa shows up like the ultimate Valentine’s Day power move. And yes, the internet is already … Read more

Christopher Nolan Uses DGA Awards Spotlight to Rally Directors Amid Hollywood Slowdown

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At the DGA Awards, Christopher Nolan opened the night with a candid message on job losses, unity, and why directors matter more than ever. Christopher Nolan is used to commanding the screen, but on Saturday night, he used a different stage to deliver one of his most personal messages yet. Opening the Directors Guild of … Read more

Justin Bieber’s 2026 Grammy Comeback: Boxers, Baby & “Yukon”

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From his “Yukon” performance in socks to his emotional nod to fatherhood, Justin Bieber’s 2026 Grammy comeback was a masterclass in vulnerability. For the first time in four years, the Recording Academy stage felt less like a concert venue and more like Justin Bieber’s living room. Clad in nothing but boxer shorts and socks, the … Read more

Billie Eilish Uses Grammy Glory to Make a Statement: “No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land”

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After winning Song of the Year, Billie Eilish turned her Grammy moment into a call for humanity, unity, and speaking out. Billie Eilish didn’t just celebrate a major career milestone at the 2026 Grammys — she used the spotlight to say exactly what was on her mind. On Sunday night at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, … Read more