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The Locarno Film Festival is screening a new retrospective titled Red & Black: Hollywood Left and the Blacklist. Curator Ehsan Khoshbakht said, "The blacklist caused serious health problems, tore families apart, drove people to suicide." This program explores how fear and smear campaigns destroyed many lives and careers in Hollywood.
Eli Roth admitted that his film "Ice Cream Man," premiering August 7, features AI-assisted shots. The director initially said he drew the animated sequences himself. On Tuesday, he clarified his earlier comments, saying, "I misspoke." He added that AI was used in a very small portion of a few scenes.
Perez Hilton sparked a police response in Miami-Dade after he showed alarming behavior during a TikTok livestream. Deputies arrived at his home following many calls about the video. A spokesperson said, "deputies have since tactically disengaged but continue to monitor the situation." No word came back on his current condition.
Swedish-Danish director Maria Bäck presents her new feature, Brave New Love, which explores complex relationships and desire. The film stars Kathrine Thorborg Johansen as a mother caught in a love triangle. It world premieres Sunday, Aug. 9, in the main international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
Locarno Open Doors 2026 will run from Aug. 5-10, showcasing diverse African films. Projects like "Chapa 100" and "A Vineyard for a Lobster" highlight the continent's creative talent. Suzsi Bankuti said, "the cohort of Open Doors 2026 is made up of projects and filmmakers that don't compromise with authenticity." It looks promising.
Apple TV started the new drama series Lucky, based on Marissa Stapley’s novel. Anya Taylor-Joy plays a con artist running from a heist gone wrong. She said, "I was intrigued by the idea of nature versus nurture." The show follows her fight for survival while she explores her own identity.
Tulisa Contostavlos reflected on her life after turning 38. She travelled to Egypt and Peru, quit smoking, and started therapy to find her greatest self. She also recalled her 2013 tabloid sting by Mazher Mahmood. “I started implementing every single thing on that list,” she said, focusing on personal growth.
Video director Tim Pope shared stories of his wild career in his new memoir, I Shoot Rock Stars. He often put famous stars like David Bowie and The Cure in dangerous situations for music videos. “The core of my work seems to be sadism,” he said about his creative process.
Phoebe Bridgers released her new album Lost Weekend, a daring study in dislocation. The singer explores emotional turmoil following her father’s death and her split from actor Paul Mescal. Bridgers said, “I’m supposed to be married but I called it off.” The record follows her massive success with the band Boygenius.
Posters for Lee Cronin's film The Mummy got banned from the London Underground after regulators ruled they showed a realistic depiction of a dead child. The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about the campaign. They said the image was likely to distress young children and was unsuitable for display.
Perez Hilton was hospitalized Tuesday after sheriff’s officials responded to reports he livestreamed self-harm at his Miami-area home. Deputies said the person was safely recovered and taken for medical attention. His management firm said they are aware of the concerning content and remain focused on his health and well-being.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancee Georgina Rodríguez hit back at body-shaming comments after photos showed her on a yacht. “My body will change, just as every woman’s does,” she said on Instagram. The model shared a bikini photo, noting that a person’s worth should never depend on their physical appearance or strangers.