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Why Spider-Man Is Hollywood's Most Bankable Superhero
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Tom Holland and Zendaya attend the UK Premiere of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage) Alan Chapman/Dave…
How Samsung TV Plus Is Building Hollywood's New Marketing Channel
'Fallout' show on Samsung TV Plus Fox agreed to acquire Roku for $22 billion to gain greater control over the screen viewers encounter before choosing what to watch. Samsung already owns a version of that screen, and studios are increasingly…
Hollywood's New Leaders: Class of 2026
Alpert signed Meg Stalter when she was a rising comedy star on the internet — landing a career-changing role on “Hacks” and a starring role in Broadway's “Oh, Mary!” She has also identified breakout talent like…
Web of billions: how Spider-Man became the most heroic franchise in Hollywood
A year ago, the superhero-industrial complex looked like it was on the wane. All three of Marvel's big movies for 2025 underperformed to some degree or another, outgrossed by DC's newest reboot of Superman – which itself made less than any…
The Ted Lasso trap keeps women stuck inside Hollywood's male safety net
When Ted Lasso returns for its fourth season on August 5, Ted will take charge of a second-division women's soccer team, a seemingly progressive turn that captures Hollywood's persistent lack of faith in female-led entertainment. Women are allowed…
New stars, fading appeal: Has the Hollywood Walk of Fame lost its luster?
Even as new inductees arrive, some Tinseltown historians say the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame has lost its luster. The iconic strip that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in 1960 and now spans 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three…
Hollywood icon gushes about Prince William in surprise new interview
Prince William and Cate Blanchett have worked together before Prince William has been called “extraordinary” by a Hollywood actress who has worked with the future King on his Earthshot project. Cate Blanchett, who portrayed Queen…
Lindsey Buckingham, Madison Beer, Kiernan Shipka and Tiffani Thiessen Named As Presenters for Variety's Power of Young Hollywood
Variety has announced presenters for its annual Power of Young Hollywood, this year presented by Disney+, taking place on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. Presenting Tate McRae with the Triple Threat Award will be Madison Beer, and presenting Sombr with the…
Tom Holland and Zendaya become most bankable box office couple in Hollywood
Posted Tue 4 Aug 2026 at 4:25pm Let's talk about British actor Tom Holland and his wife American actress Zendaya. Both star in Spider-Man: Brand New Day which has delivered an historic $US927 million ($1.32 billion) worldwide opening. This includes…
Chris Pratt's 157-Minute Action Thriller Changed Hollywood Forever, and It's Streaming Now on Netflix
Long before he became one of Hollywood's most bankable action stars, leading franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, Chris Pratt was best known as the lovable idiot from Parks and Recreation. Andy Dwyer was initially conceived…
Hollywood Beach gets new life-saving upgrades from Hollywood Ocean Rescue - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Hollywood Beach has become ready for more rescues thanks to a series of new upgrades. The new items include a new rescue boat, as well as life rings and emergency medical gear. The efforts are a result of Hollywood Ocean…
Hollywood's 'Ghost Lashes' Trend Is Taking Over, Beauty Experts Reveal Which Stars Get It Right And Wrong
Hollywood's beauty playbook appears to be evolving, with more celebrities swapping dramatic eye makeup for an understated aesthetic. Zendaya, for example, embraced the look at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on July 19, opting to forgo…
Unlocking Family Offices: Hollywood's $22 Billion, Under-the-Radar Pipeline
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In this installment, we dive into the world of family offices, private firms that handle the assets of the rich that have increasingly become a financial pipeline into Hollywood and answer the…
Meghan Markle has just one way left to save Hollywood career, or she and Harry are done
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are working on several projects at Archewell Productions Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to be losing their footing in Hollywood. After moving to Montecito in 2020, the couple seemed to be entering a new era…
Young Hollywood Impact Report 2026: Inde Navarrette, Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams, Lamine Yamal, Olivia Dean and More Rising Showbiz Stars
Avantika has quickly become one of Hollywood's brightest rising stars. After breaking out in the musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” and landing a leading role in “Pretty Lethal,” she's now taking on her biggest projects…
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