The Hollywood Breakdown

Emmys 2026: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

"The Pitt" and "Hacks" are the most nominated shows, but "Widow's Bay" has momentum for an upset

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, Variety, Deadline, Screenrant, /Film.

Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour, Says Singer Claimed That Saying ‘Free Palestine’ Was ‘Hurtful to a Lot of People’

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:49 +0000

Macklemore has responded to being dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, after comments he made onstage about Palestine drew controversy. The rapper responded in a lengthy post on Instagram in which he seemed to…

Also covered by TheWrap, Deadline, Vulture, The Hollywood Reporter.

Prime Video in Talks to Take Over Emmys Telecast

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:24:17 +0000

The Television Academy's deal with the big four broadcast networks ended with NBC's airing of the 78th awards.

Also covered by LA Times, Variety, Vulture, Deadline, TheWrap.

Mikayla Matthews Reveals ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Exit Amid Ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul Tension

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:41:39 +0000

"I made my decision over a week ago, after hearing some news, that I will not be continuing the show at this moment," Matthews wrote on Instagram Monday.

Also covered by Deadline, TheWrap, Variety, Vulture.

Donald Trump’s Name Cannot Be Added to Kennedy Center, Judge Rules Again

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:08:53 +0000

The addition of Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center is still a violation of federal law, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Christopher Cooper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled on an emergency motion seeking to…

Also covered by TheWrap, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline.

As ‘American Idol’ Leaves Los Angeles for Atlanta, More Concerns Emerge About the State of Local Production

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:38:41 +0000

Forget Hollywood. “American Idol” is heading to Georgia, dawg. In news that felt all too depressingly common in production-starved Los Angeles, word emerged Tuesday that “American Idol” — which has been broadcast live from Los Angeles…

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter, LA Times, TheWrap, Deadline.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Kicks Off Season 35 Premiere With the Male Celebrities: See the Scores, Who Went Home (Updating Live)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0000

The new season sports a two-night premiere: The female celebrities will compete on Wednesday, Sept. 16, while the men get things started on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Also covered by Deadline, TheWrap, Variety.

NBC L.A. TV News Chopper Crashes, Three Dead

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:43 +0000

Los Angeles Fire Department has confirmed that a helicopter was downed in Chatsworth, leaving at least three people dead. NBC 4 in Los Angeles later confirmed that it was their chopper that went down. Longtime local news anchor Colleen…

Also covered by TheWrap, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter.

How Zack Snyder Really Feels About The Reactions To His New Movie The Last Photograph

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:57:25 +0000

Zack Snyder has weighed in about the reactions to his new movie The Last Photograph, which has been critically annihilated so far.

Also covered by Screenrant, IGN, The Hollywood Reporter.

Matthew Rhys Is the Mayor of the Emmys

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:02:37 +0000

He is the first-ever actor to win every Leading category.

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter, Screenrant, Deadline, TheWrap, Variety.

Justice Department Sides With Paramount on Demand That States Post $1.88 Billion Bond

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:46:43 +0000

The government stressed that it concluded in its investigation that the merger won't undermine competition.

Also covered by Variety, Deadline, TheWrap.

‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions Call Zach Cregger’s Film a Video Game Adaptation Triumph

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:34:32 +0000

"Zach Cregger delivers a delightfully demented smorgasbord of creepy creatures, non-stop suspense and gory action," one critic writes

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety.

Robert De Niro In Talks To Play Dodgers Hall Of Famer Tommy Lasorda In Skydance Sports Pic ‘Tommy & Me’; Reid Carolin Directing

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: With Mr. Irrelevant already gaining buzz prior to its holiday opening, Skydance Sports is looking to hit another home run with its next big pic on one of the more iconic baseball figures in the last 50 years. Sources tell…

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap.

‘A Talent for Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren Is Cranky Crime Author Patricia Highsmith in Anton Corbijn’s Deliciously Twisty Psychological Thriller

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0000

Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke also star in this TIFF premiere from the director of 'Control' and 'A Most Wanted Man.'

Also covered by Deadline, TheWrap.

Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen Are JonBenét Ramsey’s Parents in First Look at Netflix Series on Enduring True-Crime Case

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:43:59 +0000

'The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey' releases in December.

Also covered by TheWrap, Variety, Deadline.

TV Ratings: ‘60 Minutes’ Premiere Drops With Smaller NFL Lead-In

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:44:12 +0000

The Sept. 13 episode was the first after CBS News chief Bari Weiss made a host of changes to the show.

Also covered by Deadline, LA Times.

Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy After ‘Late Show’ Canceled by CBS and Tells Industry to Hire His Crew: ‘They Will Make Your Show Better!’

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:43:08 +0000

“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is the sole Emmy winner of this year’s outstanding variety series category, via the canceled CBS late-night series’ final season, which ended in May. “I want to thank so many people in this room,” he…

Also covered by TheWrap.

Paramount and Rob Bonta Finalize Dates For Merger Lawsuit Settlement Talks

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:48:19 +0000

The discussions come ahead of a March antitrust trial over the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Also covered by Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter.

Prime Video Launches Bundle With Starz, AMC+, BritBox, MGM+ and PBS Masterpiece for $29.99

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The offering, which is a savings of nearly 39% compared to subscribing to each service individually, is the Amazon-owned platform's first-ever five-service streaming bundle

Also covered by Deadline, Screenrant, The Hollywood Reporter.

‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Sues Warner Bros. for Wrongful Termination, Alleges EP Randall Winston Groped Her

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:14:55 +0000

“In three seasons on ‘Shrinking,’ Plaintiff was never disciplined or written up,” the filing notes

Also covered by Deadline.

A Federal Tax Incentive for Filming Could Bring in Extra $125 Billion in Production Spend — and Impact Without It Could Be Devastating

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:06 +0000

An MPA-commissioned study estimated 143,500 new jobs added through 2035 if President Trump puts in place filming incentives on a federal level.

Also covered by Deadline, LA Times.

Emmys: Chuck Norris, Patrick Muldoon, Daveigh Chase Omitted From In Memoriam Tributes

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:14:50 +0000

The 2026 telecast did feature special tributes to Rob Reiner, Catherine O'Hara and Dolly Parton.

Also covered by Variety.

Prosecutors in Nick Reiner Case Will Not Seek Death Penalty

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:58:50 +0000

The Los Angeles County DA said they took Reiner’s siblings’ views into consideration when it came to the decision.

Also covered by TheWrap, The Hollywood Reporter.

Quentin Tarantino to Publish ‘Cliff Booth’ Novel Before Brad Pitt and David Fincher’s Movie Streams on Netflix

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:18:24 +0000

Quentin Tarantino is writing a novel version of his “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” spinoff “Cliff Booth.” It will debut later this year, timed to the release of the forthcoming film starring Brad Pitt, who reprises his Oscar-winning role…

Also covered by TheWrap, Screenrant.

JustWatch Is Launching Its Own Streaming Service

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

It JustMakesSense.

Also covered by IndieWire, Deadline.

‘Love of Your Life’ Review: Margaret Qualley Eats, Grieves and Loves in an Unpersuasive Romantic Travelogue

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:14:23 +0000

The actress stars alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aaron Pierre and Gabriel Basso in the Rachel Morrison-directed drama premiering in Toronto.

Also covered by Variety.

Adam Driver & Anne Hathaway Pic ‘Alone At Dawn’ From Amazon MGM Studios & Imagine To Roll Out At Christmas 2027

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:16:13 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios and Imagine Entertainment’s Ron Howard directed true-life film Alone at Dawn will begin a platform release on December 25, 2027, before expanding on January 7 and getting a wide break over the MLK weekend,…

Also covered by TheWrap.

Everything We Know About Season 2 Of HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series So Far

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:25 +0000

A second season of HBO Max’s Harry Potter TV series is in the works, and the cast continues to grow. The streamer has plans for an accelerated production of the series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s book s, with Season 1 on the way and…

Also covered by Screenrant.

‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Trailer Offers First Glimpse Of Players Including Bella Ramsey & Maya Jama: “We’re In Game Mode Now”

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:42:44 +0000

Let the backstabbing begin! The Celebrity Traitors is confirmed to return to the BBC next month. The eagerly anticipated series will premiere on October 1 (not September 23 as originally speculated) on BBC One and iPlayer, with a stacked…

Also covered by Vulture.

How Jon Voight Convinced Trump to Support a Federal Film Tax Incentive: ‘This Isn’t About a Handout to Hollywood’

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:03:12 +0000

The Oscar winner and his partners Steven Paul and Scott Karol say that anecdotes and a new MPA-commissioned study swayed the president

Also covered by The Hollywood Reporter.

Foundation: Shared Moonlight Officially Announced

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:15 +0000

Foundation officially returns ahead of its next major season with the launch of Shared Moonlight.

Robert De Niro Returns To The Genre Of His Second Oscar-Winning Movie Role

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:59:25 +0000

Robert De Niro has won numerous Academy Awards, and now he is in talks to return to the genre of the movie for which he won his second Oscar.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Meets Fallout In New Medieval Sandbox

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:15 +0000

Fans of the incredible A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms should check out this new epic medieval sandbox experience that is a little inspired by Fallout.

‘Neagley’ Review: Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ Spinoff Delivers Similarly Pulpy Pleasures, Despite Filler and Questionable Character Choices

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:29:07 +0000

Maria Sten takes the spotlight as a Chicago private investigator looking into a rural cult and occasionally hanging out with Jack Reacher (guest star Alan Ritchson).

Also covered by Screenrant.

Rep. Joyce Beatty Details Trump’s ‘Tantrum’ Over Her Legal Victory in Ongoing Kennedy Center Battle

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:20:47 +0000

“He said, ‘I think you’re incompetent.’ And I said, ‘I know you’re incompetent,'” the congresswoman from Ohio says of her conversation with the president

Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Remake Quietly Confirmed

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:15:15 +0000

The Majora's Mask remake that we've all been hoping for has been teased earlier than expected, much to the delight of fans.

New Pokémon Rival Game Available For Free Right Now

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:20 +0000

A new rival to Pokémon, which will also challenge Palworld’s reign in the industry, has just been released, and it’s completely free for all players.

Cate Blanchett to Attend Tokyo Festival for Japan Premiere of Displacement Film Fund Shorts

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. Blanchett co-founded the Displacement Film…

Drake Unveils Surreal ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Film Featuring New Music Videos, Songs and an Ella Langley Remix

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:55:16 +0000

Drake debuted “Fear of Missing Out” on Tuesday night, unveiling an hourlong string of music videos, new songs and scenes featuring a spate of guests including Sexyy Red, Winnie Harlow, Lena the Plug, Don Toliver and his mother, Sandi…

Scott Speedman Breaks Down the ‘DWTS’ Robbery That Kicked Off ‘RJ Decker’ Season 2

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The actor also tells TheWrap about his most anticipated guest star to come and his status on “Grey’s Anatomy”