Press review · Thursday, 7 May 2026
07 May 2026
7,410 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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variety.com
Box Office: ‘Michael’ Returns to No. 1 in Fourth Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million
"Michael" returned to No. 1 in its fourth weekend while "Obsession" had a strong start at the box office.
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rollingstone.com
Will Ferrell's 'SNL' Monologue Hijacked by Lookalike Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith
Will Ferrell and his celebrity lookalike, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, reunited during the actor’s 'SNL' opening monologue.
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Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria was the surprise winner at the 2026 Eurovision, with the country’s Dara and her "Bangaranga" victorious at the 70th annual Song Contest.
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arstechnica.com
Bill to block publishers from killing online games advances in California
Publishers would have to offer "independent" play patch or refunds after server shutdowns.
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'SNL': Watch Paul McCartney Perform 'Days We Left Behind,' 'Band on the Run'
On SNL, Paul McCartney performs the lead single from his new album, his 1973 hit with Wings, and then makes a surprise encore.
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Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’
Adam Driver brushed off a question on Lena Dunham's claims about his behavior on 'Girls' in her new memoir, saying: "I'm saving it all for my book."
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James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to Be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Francis, the star of Broadway's 'Sunset Boulevard,' is one of the actors who have auditioned for the role of James Bond in the next 007 film.
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theguardian.com
Paper Tiger review – Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson reunite for heavyweight James Gray saga
Cannes film festival: The Marriage Story stars team up with Miles Teller for this sombre and impressive story of shady dealings in 80s New York
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hollywoodreporter.com
The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the Indies
The pay-one window is gone, the presale market has dried up and dealmaking at Cannes is at a standstill. But the audience for independent film hasn’t gone anywhere — it’s just waiting to be reached in new ways.
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Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision, Israel Is Runner-Up
Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaranga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's "Michelle" comes in second despite boycotts.
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Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith started delivering Will Ferrell's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue before Ferrell booted him off stage.
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androidcentral.com
ASUS, Xreal go all in on gaming with the ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses
The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses launched, and details highlight its strong focus on gaming.
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pagesix.com
Will Ferrell hosts ‘SNL’ finale with Paul McCartney—Here’s how to watch for free
Live from New York, it’s the Season 51 finale.
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Seth Rogen Says If “Your Instinct Is to Use AI” to Write Scripts, “You Shouldn’t Be a Writer”
'The Studio' creator said people who are thinking about using the technology to aid their writing skills should try another occupation: "Go do something else."
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Mark Ruffalo Thinks He’s ‘Already on a List’ of Paramount’s Banned Actors for Speaking Out Against Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Vindictive Motherf—–s’
Mark Ruffalo thinks he’s 'on a list' of Paramount's banned stars because he’s been so vocally opposed to the studio’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
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‘It looked like Star Wars on Earth’: the making of Top Gun at 40
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and co-writer Jack Epps discuss how the smash hit action drama came to be, from Tom Cruise vomiting on himself to ruling the box office
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Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Pick Up FaceTime Call From James Gray During 7-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for ‘Paper Tiger’
James Gray's 'Paper Tiger,' starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, earned a standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere.
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Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick to Star in Kenneth Lonergan’s Drama ‘Tomorrow Is a Drag’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kenneth Lonergan ('Manchester by the Sea') is set to direct 'Tomorrow Is a Drag' with Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick.
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‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Deliver Big Time in James Gray’s Operatically Intense Crime Drama
The writer-director follows ‘Armageddon Time’ with a semi-fictionalized return to his family life in mid-1980s Queens, New York, this time recounting a terrifying brush with the Russian mob.
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rte.ie
Australia, Finland among Eurovision highlights
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is continuing in Vienna, where a fiery Finnish duo and an acclaimed Australian star are among the favourites to win the glittering crown.
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theverge.com
Mixtape is a musical portrait of teenage life
It’s backed by a soundtrack packed with hits.
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Hollywood Shunned Cannes in 2026: What Will It Take for Studio Blockbusters and Netflix to Return?
Why did Hollywood shun Cannes and can the festival get blockbusters to come back?
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Inside ‘Obsession’s’ Ending: Inde Navarrette on Nikki’s Fate and Becoming Horror’s Newest Scream Queen
The 25-year-old breakout star of Curry Barker’s genre pic breaks down her character's biggest moments — from whether she and Bear ever had a real chance to that devastating plea for death and what she believes really happens after the shocking twist.
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Vin Diesel Defends ‘Popular Cinema’ as ‘Not a Lesser Form of Art’ in Passionate Essay About His History at Cannes
In a passionate essay, Vin Diesel on returning to Cannes after 30 years with 'The Fast and the Furious' and defends 'popular cinema' as art.
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John Travolta Teary as He Accepts Surprise Palme d’Or Before Directorial Debut ‘Propeller’ Screens at Cannes
Prince Albert II of Monaco was in attendance at the screening for the film, which Apple will release on May 29.
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bostonglobe.com
Tom Brady, Cynthia Erivo to headline conference in Boston - The Boston Globe
Author Mel Robbins and astronaut Sunita Williams are also set to appear at the event.
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abcnews.com
John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut
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Clarissa review – Sophie Okonedo mesmeric as Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway decamps to Nigeria
Cannes film festival: Commanding performances and a great musical score underpin this seductive drama about regret, memory and young love
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aol.com
Man Tears Up After Learning Shocking Value of Handbag He Thrifted for $1.50 - AOL
An 'Antiques Roadshow' guest is blown away by the price of a bag that he "just picked it up" because he "thought it was pretty"
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usatoday.com
'Love Is Blind' pair Chelsea Griffin, Kwame Appiah split after 4 years
Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah have said they are ending their marriage a week after what would have been their fourth wedding anniversary.
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Cannes: ‘Gentle Monster’ Cheered at Premiere, Catapults Léa Seydoux Into Race for Fest’s Best Actress Prize and Oscar
Marie Kreutzer's follow-up to 'Corsage' could also factor in to the best international feature Oscar competition, though it remains to be seen which country would have the strongest claim on it.
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‘I Was Thrown Straight Into the Fire’: ‘SNL’ Freshmen on Crazy Auditions, Hate Comments and Advice From Lorne Michaels
'Saturday Night Live' cast members Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Tommy Brennan and Jeremy Culhane dish on their first season.
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Elon Musk Doubles Down on Slamming ‘The Odyssey’ Casting: ‘Who Specifically Is the A–hole Who Added DEI Lies to Academy Awards Eligibility?’
Elon Musk continued to slam Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," asserting that the Academy's diversity guidelines are responsible for diverse casting.
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He's Upset: Here's Everyone Drake Is Mad at on 'Iceman'
Drake releases new album 'Iceman,' which takes shots at Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky, DJ Khaled, and more.
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John Travolta cries after surprise award at Cannes Film Festival
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Drake Is Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following Three-Album Release
Drake shattered Spotify records on Friday, less than 24-hours after his simultaneous release of 'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' and 'Maid of Honour.'
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comicbook.com
Steam Machine Price Leak Leaves PC Gamers "Scared"
The Steam Machine price may have leaked, and in the process, PC gamers have been left scared and worried for their wallets.
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abc7ny.com
2 men dead after out-of-control driver strikes parked cars, pedestrians on Upper West Side
Police say a man lost control of his vehicle and struck parked vehicles and five men on the sidewalk.