ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Willis, the action star known for "Die Hard" and dozens of blockbuster films, made a rare public appearance this week, smiling from the passenger seat of an SUV while being driven through Los Angeles, offering fans a reassuring glimpse amid his ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding have intensified in early April 2026, with multiple entertainment outlets pointing to June 13, 2026, as the likely date for the pop superstar and NFL tight end's nuptials.

More than two decades after bursting onto the scene with "Through the Wire," Kanye West, now known as Ye, has produced a catalog so influential that ranking his greatest songs remains a subjective yet endlessly debated exercise among critics, fans and music historians as of April 2026.

As families gather for Easter weekend with Sunday falling on April 5, 2026, many are turning to Netflix for a mix of reflective faith-based stories, uplifting family adventures and lighthearted springtime entertainment after egg hunts, church services and holiday meals.

With Easter Sunday falling on April 5, 2026, families across the United States are preparing for a weekend blending religious reflection, egg hunts and cozy movie nights.

More than three decades after bursting onto the global stage with rubber-faced antics in films like "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "The Mask" and "Dumb and Dumber," Jim Carrey remains one of Hollywood's most quoted figures — not just for his comedic one-liners but for his deeply philosophical and motivational insights on success, fear, love and the human experience.

Meghan Markle is pressing ahead with her lifestyle brand As Ever and a paid speaking engagement in Australia, even as her production partnership with Netflix faces changes and speculation swirls about tensions in her marriage to Prince Harry.

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are navigating the final stretch of wedding planning with a reported shift toward a more intimate celebration, according to multiple insiders, as the couple prepares for a highly anticipated summer ceremony.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Konrad Bien-Stephen, the Australian reality television personality known for his charismatic appearances on "The Bachelorette" and "The Challenge Australia," has died suddenly at the age of 35, his management confirmed Thursday.

Netflix has already canceled or ended several original series in the first three months of 2026, continuing its pattern of swift decisions on underperforming titles while allowing some long-running hits to conclude with planned final seasons.

"Bob's Burgers" voice actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday when his electric SUV crashed into a concrete toll plaza on New Hampshire's Everett Turnpike, bursting into flames before he was pulled to safety by a state trooper assigned to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's security detail.

Cardi B is stepping confidently into a new chapter in April 2026, launching her own haircare line, celebrating fresh legal victories and openly discussing personal transformation following her 2024 divorce from Offset, while continuing her sold-out "Little Miss Drama" tour and teasing future music projects.

Netflix's popular teen rom-com "XO, Kitty" returns for its third season on April 2, 2026, with all eight episodes dropping at once as fans finally see Kitty Song Covey navigate her senior year at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS).

TUCSON, Ariz. — Two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson, authorities continue to treat the case as an abduction with no arrests, no named suspects and more questions than answers in one of the most closely watched missing persons investigations in recent memory.

LOS ANGELES — Jenny McCarthy has put an end to wild online speculation that her former partner Jim Carrey was replaced by a body double or clone at France's César Awards last month, declaring unequivocally that the 64-year-old actor who accepted an honorary lifetime achievement award was "definitely Jim Carrey."

From unexpected diamond colours to statement silhouettes, the year ahead is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet for bespoke fine jewellery. Here are three engagement ring trends Ernesto Buono predicts will define 2026.

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift surprised fans Tuesday by dropping a new music video for her single "Elizabeth Taylor," a heartfelt tribute to the late Hollywood legend that blends archival footage of the violet-eyed star with Swift's signature storytelling on fame, love and resilience.

LOS ANGELES — James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is heading home. Disney and 20th Century Studios announced Tuesday that the third installment in the blockbuster "Avatar" franchise will arrive on digital platforms March 31, 2026, followed by a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray and DVD on May 19.

In an era of franchise fatigue and dystopian blockbusters, "Project Hail Mary" arrives like a breath of fresh cosmic air. The big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir's 2021 bestselling novel, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

March 2026 brought a robust lineup of new releases to U.S. theaters, highlighted by ambitious sci-fi adventures, family animation and genre-bending horror. As spring break crowds filled seats, several films delivered strong box office performances while sparking critical conversations about originality versus IP in Hollywood.

Olivia Munn, the actress known for roles in "The Newsroom" and "X-Men: Apocalypse," continues to balance Hollywood projects with family life alongside her husband, comedian John Mulaney, as the couple raises two young children and Munn opens up about her breast cancer journey.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has encountered a series of professional and public challenges in early 2026, as her lifestyle brand "As Ever" and Netflix partnership face scrutiny while an upcoming trip to Australia draws criticism from royal watchers and local commentators.

Two major retro gaming collections hit digital storefronts this week, giving fans fresh access to classic Marvel superhero action and the underrated Mega Man Star Force series on modern platforms.

LONDON — Production on Amazon MGM Studios' highly anticipated "Tomb Raider" live-action series has been temporarily halted after star Sophie Turner suffered a minor injury, the studio confirmed Monday.

Mary Beth Hurt, the versatile stage and screen actress known for her emotionally layered performances in films such as Woody Allen's "Interiors," "The World According to Garp" and Martin Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence," died Saturday after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 79.

Hulu has renewed the hit sci-fi drama "Paradise" for a third season, which creator Dan Fogelman has long planned as the series' conclusion, bringing closure to the post-apocalyptic story starring Sterling K. Brown as Secret Service agent Xavier Collins.

NEW YORK — Broadcast networks and streaming giants cleared the decks in early 2026, canceling or ending more than two dozen series as they reshaped fall lineups and budgets amid shifting viewer habits and advertising pressures.

Actress Olivia Munn, honored as a 2026 Woman of the Year by Los Angeles Magazine, continues to sound the alarm on breast cancer early detection more than two years after her own shocking diagnosis of an aggressive form that presented with zero symptoms.

Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood's most enduring action stars, is stepping into uncharted territory following the 2025 release of "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," widely viewed as his swan song as IMF agent Ethan Hunt.