AWARDS & EVENTS

October 2026 kicked off with Netflix's 'Animals' premiere starring Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington, John Leguizamo's Career Achievement Award at the Critics C

Global Citizen Festival, scheduled for Saturday at Central Park's Great Lawn with Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz and John Legend, was canceled due to

The American Film Institute has revealed select red carpet premieres and special screenings for the 40th AFI Fest, including I Play Rocky, Ray Gunn and Wild Ho

Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs for a record fifth time, while Taylor Swift receives the inaugural VMA Artist Director honors and Nirvana takes the Video Vangu

As next year's country festival lineups roll out, Stagecoach and Gulf Coast Jam headliners are entirely male, while Two Step Inn and Windy City Smokeout have b

Issa Rae was honored with the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Variety's L.A. Power of Women event, presented by U.S. Bank's Courtney Kelso, whe

CBS and MTV announced Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27, as she heads into the cere

Actor Carmen Machi received the 2026 National Film Prize, a €30,000 honor from Spain's Ministry of Culture, at the San Sebastian Festival.

Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards Monday evening, with HBO's 'The Pitt' leading all nominees at 25 and 'Hacks' setting a new comedy nomination record

The 78th Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock have added Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Baywatch reboot cast members and others to its presenter lineup, alon

Amber Mark played her first Lollapalooza set on Sunday in Chicago, performing hits including 'Lose My Cool,' 'Sweet Serotonin' and 'By The End of the Night' al

The Roots were inducted into Billboard's Hip-Hop Hall of Fame on Sept. 9, 2026, with Questlove and Black Thought accepting the honor at the R&B/Hip-Hop Power P

The Hollywood Reporter and Lilly hosted TV's 50 Most Powerful Producers Dinner at Marea Beverly Hills on September 9, 2026, drawing a packed guest list of show

Olivia Rodrigo's first Daisy Chain Fields Festival in Irvine, California raised $10 million, which Melinda French Gates matched to bring the total to $20 milli

Austin Film Festival will honor Brad Bird, Andrew Haigh and Aleshea Harris on Oct. 31, 2026, alongside premieres including Bird's 'Ray Gunn' and Haigh's 'A Lon

Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival will return to Dodger Stadium on Nov. 14 and 15, headlined by Turnstile, Steve Lacy, Future, Don Toliver, and Tyle

Disney Theatrical Group has announced that the stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in spring 2027, led by Oliver Tom

Darren Walker, the newly appointed president and CEO of Anonymous Content, hosted an intimate Emmy nominees gathering at his historic Los Angeles residence des

A vocalist's candid reflection on performing at one of Britain's most prestigious award ceremonies reveals how even the most prepared artists can be thrown off

For the first time, married actors Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys will walk the Emmy red carpet as nominees for entirely different television projects. Their si

Vermont native Noah Kahan is doubling down on his commitment to charitable work by bringing back Folk and Fairways, a two-day event merging live music performa

Brandon Sanderson's beloved fantasy saga is transitioning into the tabletop gaming space with an ambitious new board game adaptation. The expansion marks a sig

The summer entertainment calendar delivered marquee moments across multiple continents, from pride celebrations to outdoor cinema events. Industry insiders wit

Gotham Week's annual Project Market continues its legacy as the entertainment industry's premier launching pad for emerging creators. This year's slate brings