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- 1Taylor Swift Sets Record as Madonna Wins at 2026 VMAs▼2026 MTV VMAs Best Moments: Taylor Swift's Record, Madonna Wins & More
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards produced several headline-grabbing moments, according to The Hollywood Reporter's roundup of the ceremony's highlights. Taylor Swift set a new record at the show, while Madonna took home a win, with the two pop icons among the night's biggest stories. The recap frames the 2026 edition as a milestone event, drawing attention to the continued dominance and enduring star power of both artists.
- 2Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year at MTV VMAs●MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year
Taylor Swift took home the Video of the Year prize at the MTV Video Music Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The win adds to her long history of success at the ceremony and gives fans plenty to celebrate and debate online, as reactions pour in from around the world following the show.
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Lucasfilm has tapped Jon Watts to direct its next Star Wars movie. Watts is best known for helming Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland. Details on the film's plot and release timing have not been announced, and the news was reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
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The MTV Video Music Awards are taking place, with The Hollywood Reporter publishing a live-updating list of winners as they are announced. Fans and entertainment media are tracking which artists take home trophies across categories including Video of the Year and best new artist, with results and reactions spreading across social media throughout the night.
- 5'Naza' Premieres in the U.S., Drawing Praise and Controversy▼‘NAZA’ Premieres in the U.S., Seeking Change and Stoking Controversy
The film 'Naza' has premiered in the United States, with The Hollywood Reporter reporting that the movie aims to push for change while provoking controversy among audiences. The premiere has drawn attention to the film's subject matter, though specific details of the debate it has sparked remain limited.
- 6Naruto Live-Action Movie Plot Synopsis Revealed▼‘Naruto’ Live-Action Movie Plot Synopsis Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
A plot synopsis for the long-gestating live-action Naruto film has reportedly surfaced, offering the first concrete story details for the adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's hit ninja manga. Fans are weighing in on how the story will translate to live action, with skepticism high given Hollywood's mixed track record with anime adaptations.
- 7The Last of Us season 3 adds game actors and Hollywood star●The Last of Us season 3 casts 2 video game actors in TV series - along with major Hollywood star https:// fed.brid.gy/r/
The Last of Us season 3 has reportedly cast two actors from the video games, joining a major Hollywood star for the HBO adaptation's next run. The news has been picked up by entertainment outlets and is generating chatter among fans of the franchise, who are eager to see which game characters will appear on screen and how the new cast members fit into the show's story.
- 8Anna Kendrick to Direct 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' Adaptation▼Anna Kendrick Is “Over the Moon” About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’
Anna Kendrick says she is "over the moon" about directing the film adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is stepping behind the camera for the project, marking a significant directing role for her. Fans of the bestselling novel have long awaited news on the adaptation, and the confirmation of Kendrick's involvement has drawn attention across entertainment media.
- 9Angie Dickinson turns 95▼Angie Dickinson's 95, 'the police woman' who turned down many Hollywood heartthrobs
Angie Dickinson, the American actress best known for starring as Sergeant Suzanne 'Pepper' Anderson in the 1970s series 'Police Woman', is celebrating her 95th birthday. Outlets are marking the date with retrospectives on her career and her reputation in old Hollywood, including reports that she turned down romantic advances from several of the industry's most famous leading men.
- 10Fandango Distribution Picks Up Zurich Documentary 'Rescue'●Italy’s Fandango Distribution Acquires Zurich Doc Jury President’s ‘Rescue’, RTS Joins as Broadcaster (Exclusive)
Italy's Fandango Distribution has acquired international sales rights to the documentary 'Rescue', directed by the president of this year's Zurich Film Festival documentary jury, with Swiss broadcaster RTS joining the project as a broadcaster. The deal was announced exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, adding momentum to the film ahead of its festival exposure.
- 11Godzilla Minus Zero Review Praises Thrilling Monster Sequel▼'Godzilla Minus Zero' Review: Monster Mayhem Rules in Thrilling Sequel
The Hollywood Reporter has published a review of 'Godzilla Minus Zero', the follow-up to Japan's Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One'. The review praises the film as a thrilling sequel in which monster mayhem takes center stage, indicating early critical reception is positive as the new kaiju installment draws attention from film fans worldwide.
- 12Seven Years On, Avengers: Endgame Tops the Box Office Again●7 Years Later, Avengers: Endgame Wins Box Office
Avengers: Endgame has returned to the top of the box office seven years after its original 2019 release, according to a report from Hollywood Outbreak. The Marvel blockbuster, which was the highest-grossing film ever for a time, is drawing audiences back to theaters in a re-release. Commentators are noting how rarely an older film manages to reclaim the top spot so long after its debut.
- 13Bipartisan Push to Bring Movie Production Back to America●A Bipartisan Bet on Bringing Movies Back to America Plus: ‘V for Vendetta’ turns 20 and I talked to the director. 🔗 http
A new report highlights a bipartisan effort in the United States to encourage Hollywood studios to move film production back to American soil, a topic gaining traction as productions have increasingly shifted abroad. The same commentary also marks the 20th anniversary of 'V for Vendetta' and features an interview with the film's director, adding a cultural angle to the discussion.