British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” dies at the age of 72
Open this photo in gallery: Anthony Head became known to British television audiences in the 1980s as one half of a romantic couple in a series of ads for Nescafé instant coffee.Jonathan Short/Associated Press Anthony Head, the soft-spoken British actor known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died, his […]
From hip-hop to the Hip, there’s something for everyone in these 10 new albums
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration: Hayley Watson Looking to warm up to summer with some new sounds? No matter your preference, we’ve got you covered. It could be hip-hop, the hip, pop, shoegaze, country, heavy punk with banjo, or even a big dance album from someone who calls himself half-horse, half-human. Let’s dig deeper. […]
10 new summer movies to look forward to, from Spielberg’s latest to another Toy Story
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration: Hayley Watson If you ignore some of the obvious red flags fluttering on the not-too-distant horizon, from large conglomerates to the ever-encroaching influence of artificial intelligence, this summer’s movie season will look brighter and hotter than usual. With current box office numbers up compared to this time last year, […]
10 new TV series coming this summer
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration: Hayley Watson Summer on the small screen has seen old favorites return with new seasons (House of the Dragon, Crave, June 21st), surprise revivals (Ted Lasso, Apple TV, August 5th), and final closures (The Bear’s final season, Disney+, June 24th). But this is also a time when networks and […]
Perfecting the Electric Circus moves with Nelly Furtado is one way to take a break this weekend
As AI encroaches on all aspects of art and entertainment, I’m increasingly interested in the deliciously unique, clumsy, and human forms that entertainers create. One recent scene from the exquisitely written HBO sitcom Hacks finds Deborah, a veteran comedian, in a business meeting with a fellow techie. He predicts that she will one day use […]
Your daily horoscope: June 5, 2026
Open this photo in gallery: Gemini.iStockPhoto/Getty Images if today is your birthday There are many paths you can take to get to where you most want to be, but only one route satisfies your desire to fulfill your talents. Take the first step down that route on your birthday and then keep going for the […]
Scary Movie Review: The Wayans Brothers Rekindle Old Gags as They Celebrate Black Horror with Love and Appreciation
Open this photo in gallery: Marlon Wayans plays Shorty in Paramount Pictures’ Scary Movie.Quantrell Colbert/Provided scary movie Directed by Michael Tids Written by Marlon Wayans, Sean Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Rick Alvarez, Craig Wayans Starring Marlon Wayans, Sean Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall Classification 14A; 96 minutes Released in theaters on June 5th A lot […]
Crave’s follow-ups to the success of Heat Rivalry include the Seth Rogen-reimagined The Littlest Hobo and Cancon reboots like Meatballs.
Open this photo in gallery: Seth Rogen attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 14th.Sarah Maysonier/Reuters Bell Media’s Crave is building on the blockbuster success of Heat Rivalry in an unexpected way: a reboot of the can-con classic about runaway dogs. The live-action reimagining of The Littlest Hobo, the television series about […]
Canada World Cup album ‘Tragally Hip’ featuring Nelly Furtado to be released tomorrow
Open this photo in gallery: Boi Wanda, Nelly Furtado and Alessia Cara pose with members of the Canadian men’s national soccer team.Provided by/CANADA SOCCER/The Canadian Press/Provided by When Boi-1da was first approached by Canada Soccer about the World Cup soundtrack, the brief was simple. The idea was to create a few songs for the 2026 […]
Highlights this weekend: Another fun and easy Mindy Kaling romantic comedy and thriller, Cape Fear
Michael Jackson: The Verdict, Netflix Almost 17 years after his death, Michael Jackson remains one of pop culture’s most controversial figures. Netflix’s three-part documentary about the late musician has already sparked backlash from fans and detractors alike. The documentary, made to coincide with the recent release of the biopic Michael, revisits the four-month trial in […]