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Whalefall ending explained: Who survives? What happened on the boat? How does it differ from the book?
1 day ago It’s also profoundly sad and beautiful. But damn, isn’t nature terrifying? Let us agree up top that scary doesn’t always mean spooky. While 2026 has been an unusually strong year for horror cinema, all it takes is a fucked-up situation, and little hope of getting out of it, for fear to bubble to the …
Whalefall ending explained: Who survives? What happened on the boat? How does it differ from the book? Original
This post contains spoilers for Whalefall. What would you do if a massive whale swallowed you? That’s the question at the heart of the new adventure thriller from director Brian Duffield (No One Will Save You), based on Daniel Kraus’s 2023 novel Whalefall.
How did the Whalefall team create that incredible whale stomach? The production designer reveals all Original
As work was winding down on Brian Duffield’s 2023 sci-fi horror film No One Will Save You, production designer Ramsey Avery says the writer-director turned to him with a question: “My next project’s this kind of weird whale thing.
How did the Whalefall team create that incredible whale stomach? The production designer reveals all
6 hours ago Austin Abrams yelped and grumbled in the face of zombified mutants. He screamed his way down the gullet of a sperm whale that had accidentally swallowed him, and then he fought to survive inside its slimy stomach. Perhaps most impressively, he made those outlandish scenarios feel … relatable. As the …
“9-1-1: Nashville” boss previews Ryan Phillippe’s pivotal season 2 role — and possible ‘Lone Star’ crossover? (exclusive)
9-1-1: Nashville showrunner Rashad Raisani reveals if Dixie or Blythe died after their intense season 1 finale fight. • Raisani teases what’s to come for the rest of the cast — and if we are getting more 9-1-1 universe crossovers.
“9-1-1: Nashville” boss previews Ryan Phillippe’s pivotal season 2 role — and possible ‘Lone Star’ crossover? (exclusive)
Key Points 9-1-1: Nashville showrunner Rashad Raisani reveals if Dixie or Blythe died after their intense season 1 finale fight. The writer previews season 2, including Ryan Phillippe's new fish-out-of-water role. Raisani teases what's to come for the rest of the cast — and if we are getting more 9-1-1 universe crossovers.
Grease 2 ’s Christopher McDonald on the film’s surprise celebrity fans — and the role he almost played instead
Stranger Things’ Eleven may have loved her Eggos, but actress Millie Bobby Brown loves something else: Grease 2. On a recent episode of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans asked Brown what makes the hotly debated sequel the “superior” Grease film and the actress is quick to answer: “‘Cool Rider’ is the best song ever,” she says. “And, uh, yeah, I’m obsessed with Michelle Pfeiffer. One time I saw her in an elevator and I almost collapsed on the floor, because that was my childhood growing up.
9-1-1 boss reveals season 10 opening disaster, a ‘mini crossover,’ and a romance going strong (exclusive) Original
They say life imitates art, but in this case it’s hard to say which beat which to the punch…or sinkhole, rather. 9-1-1 co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear was in the middle of crafting his show’s big season 10 opening disaster, a sinkhole, when a massive one opened overnight in West Hollywood. “Many times over the last 10 years, we’ll have done something on the show and then it’ll happen in real life,” Minear tells Entertainment Weekly.
“9-1-1” boss reveals season 10 opening disaster, a ‘mini crossover,’ and a romance going strong (exclusive)
9-1-1 co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear was planning season 10’s sinkhole before a real one opened in Los Angeles. • He teases how their sinkhole will one-up Mother Nature’s, and a “mini crossover” to come during the disaster. • Minear promises the 118 will rally around Buck (Oliver Stark) as he fosters his biological son. They say life imitates art, but in this case it’s hard to say which beat which to the punch…or sinkhole, rather.
Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves reveals the former houseguest she wanted back via a power (exclusive)
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Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves reveals the former houseguest she wanted back via a power (exclusive) Original
Each week, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves will weigh in exclusively with Entertainment Weekly on the latest events inside the house. This week, she reacts to what she feels was a necessary BB Blockbuster win by Drew, Dee’s use of her BB Bribe power, and the newly announced twist intended to change the game. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On the episode, it seemed like the Newbies were ready to blindside the Icons. But do you think Drew was actually going to go home if he didn’t win the BB Blockbuster?
“Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves reveals the former houseguest she wanted back via a power (exclusive)
“Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves reveals the former houseguest she wanted back via a power (exclusive) With the BB Time Capsule now done, the reality competition host divulges what she wishes had happened — and reacts to the upcoming huge twist in the game. Fri 28 August 2026 at 9:32 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Big Brother’s Mallory Aurichio reveals the negative nickname she planned on giving Drew for his betrayal Original
She may be a “Queen,” but she won’t be holding court in that medieval challenge on Sunday. After throwing Big Brother’s Head of Household challenge last week, Mallory Aurichio found herself as a re-nom on her so-called alliance member Dee Valladares’s HoH.
Big Brother reveals shocking twist ‘guaranteed to change everything’ during all-star packed 1,000th episode Original
Previously on [the past 999 episodes] of Biiiiiiig Brother...
Big Brother reveals shocking twist ‘guaranteed to change everything’ during all-star packed 1,000th episode
Key Points Big Brother celebrated 1,000 episodes on Thursday with a live audience filled with all-stars from the reality competition's past 27 seasons. Janelle Pierzina, Dan Gheesling, Rachel Reilly, and The Cookout alliance all took home fan-voted awards. Host Julie Chen Moonves ended the record-breaking installment of the CBS reality competition by revealing a twist "no one could have expected." Previously on [the past 999 episodes] of Biiiiiiig Brother...
Our Summer 2026 Must List has the season’s best TV shows, movies, food, drinks, and music Original
For our inaugural Summer Entertaining Issue, we’ve prepared a first-of-its-kind tasting menu of sorts: classic Entertainment Weekly with a dash of our People Inc. sister publications Better Homes & Gardens and Food & Wine. We at EW invited the teams at BHG and F&W to help us curate a list of our favorite ways to spend the sunny season; the best TV shows, food, movies, drinks, and music. We hope it helps you beat the heat.
Book lovers rejoice! The Five Star Weekend gets companion podcast with author Elin Hilderbrand (exclusive) Original
Readers devoured Elin Hilderbrand's The Five-Star Weekend, and now they'll be able to pour over every detail of Peacock's adaptation of the best-selling novel — with insights from the author herself! All eight episodes of season 1 — starring Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, and Gemma Chan — will drop on July 9, but the podcast will not be a binge release, Entertainment Weekly can exclusively reveal.
The Five Star Weekend boss on which role was 'hardest' to cast — and why
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The Five Star Weekend boss on which role was 'hardest' to cast — and why Original
There's no shortage of big personalities on The Five Star Weekend. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's best-selling novel The Five-Star Weekend, the new Peacock series stars Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a home cook turned food influencer turned Ina Garten-esque TV star and cookbook queen. Looking to a moment of happiness following the death of her husband, Garner's Hollis invites four friends — each one from a different stage in her life — to a weekend in Nantucket.
The Five Star Weekend cast on how women are 'siloed' away from each other in Hollywood — but not on their show
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The Five Star Weekend cast on how women are 'siloed' away from each other in Hollywood — but not on their show Original
Jennifer Garner says she and Chloë Sevigny "have circled each other forever." It makes sense. Both actresses came up in the 1990s and have many high-profile projects on their respective list of credits. But, yet, they weren't afforded the chance to work with each other until The Five Star Weekend, Peacock's upcoming adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's best-selling novel The Five-Star Weekend.
“The Five Star Weekend” cast on how women are 'siloed' away from each other in Hollywood — but not on their show
Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, D'Arcy Carden, and Chloë Sevigny star in the upcoming Peacock series based on Elin Hilderbrand's best-selling novel. Clarissa Cruz, Patrick Gomez Tue 16 June 2026 at 7:57 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dead at 42, brother Noah helped pull body out of river, says Bear Brown Original
Matt Brown, the reality TV personality known for his time on the Discovery Channel series Alaskan Bush People, has been found dead in Washington. He was 42. "They found a body in the river a few hours ago and it was positively identified as being Matt," his brother Bear Brown, 38, said in a video posted on Instagram around midnight ET Saturday night into Sunday morning. Matt was the eldest of Billy and Ami Brown's seven children.
Meet the Broadway breakouts of 2026 Original
In just a few days, June will be bustin' out all over. But before then, there's a few other things breaking out — or at least Breaking Big. This Friday, the inaugural Broadway Breakout Brunch — created and hosted by Theatrely editor-in-chief Kobi Kassal and Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian of Origin Story Productions — will celebrate five honorees. And Entertainment Weekly is joining in on the standing ovation, declaring the group our Broadway Breaking Big Class of 2026.
Watch LeAnn Rimes and Chris O'Donnell get 'naughty' in exclusive 9-1-1: Nashville finale preview clip Original
The country song may go, "All my exes live in Texas," but on 9-1-1: Nashville there are plenty in Tennessee, too. Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive preview of the ABC first-responder drama's season 1 finale, in which Don (Chris O'Donnell) arrives to confront his ex Dixie (LeAnn Rimes) — only it seems like that fiery energy may turn from anger to passion. "Dix, thanks for letting me stop by.
Cheryl Hines details escape after Trump White House Correspondents' Dinner gunfire: 'Had to lift me over chairs' Original
Cheryl Hines had to be physically carried through the Washington Hilton ballroom after shots were fired and a suspect apprehended at the 2026 White Hose Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. "Okay, so I just got back from the White House Correspondents' Dinner," the former Curb Your Enthusiasm star, who is married to Trump cabinet member Robert F. Kennedy Jr, says in an Instagram story posted just before midnight ET.
Schmigadoon! review: The Broadway adaptation is a 150-minute smile faithful to its Apple TV series roots Original
There's a moment early in Schmigadoon! — the new Broadway adaptation of the cult-favorite musical Apple TV series — when Melissa (Cecily Strong on screen, now brought to the stage by Sara Chase) marvels at the townspeople bursting into song. When the number ends, the entire cast is smiling from ear to ear. And so is the audience. The only one not enjoying themselves is Melissa's boyfriend, Josh (Alex Brightman, taking over from Keegan Michael-Key). "Fun? It's Children of the Corn," he deadpans.
Why Elizabeth Banks says The Miniature Wife left her incredibly 'vulnerable': 'It was a lot to carry' Original
Elizabeth Banks may play a 6-inch-tall character on The Miniature Wife, but the role impacted her in a big way. "My husband likes to say that this was the least mentally prepared I've ever been for a job," the actress tells Entertainment Weekly. Banks stars on the upcoming Peacock series as Lindy, a Pulitzer prize-winning author, wife, and mom who finds herself accidentally shrunk by her husband, genius scientist Les (Matthew Macfadyen).
The Audacity of Billy Magnussen: See all the exclusive photos from his Entertainment Weekly cover shoot Original
After decades in memorable supporting roles (Bridge of Spies, Game Night, Into the Woods, No Time to Die, the 2025 live-action version of Lilo & Stitch), Billy Magnussen is the big man on campus in AMC's new Silicon Valley satire The Audacity. As tech titan Duncan Park, Magnussen is a ball of stress on the new series (premiering April 12). But at his Entertainment Weekly cover shoot, the actor was nothing but smolders and smiles — until he got a little...punchy.
Noah Cyrus rescued by the 113 firefighters?! Get a first look at her 9-1-1: Nashville appearance (exclusive) Original
A sound check goes wrong and the fire department is called on an upcoming episode of 9-1-1: Nashville — and Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive first look at the singer on the ABC first responder drama. The photos show the "July" singer suspended by the air on a horse statue. In one photo (below), she's seen passionately performing. In the other (above), she's much more stoic.
Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman on 'diabolical' timing of shirtless '9-1-1: Nashville' scene with Hunter McVey Original
9-1-1 knows how to give the fans — or, in this case, the network — what they want. From the minute 9-1-1: Nashville was greenlit, the team behind the first-responder franchise knew ABC was clamoring for a crossover with the franchise's flagship series. But when it finally came time to shoot the installment — which aired Thursday — there was an additional request.
Did Buck hook up with Dixie on '9-1-1: Nashville'?! Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman tease '9-1-1' road trip Original
This article contains spoilers for 9-1-1: Nashville season 1, episode 12, titled "Spirit of the Games." Tornadoes, fire, fire tornadoes.... The possibilities presented by combining the worlds of 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville are practically infinite. But there's one thing the Nashville writers instantly knew they wanted to do when welcoming 9-1-1's Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) to Tennessee for Thursday's crossover episode.
'9-1-1' stars share harrowing 'Nashville' crossover travel amid severe storm Original
From the moment 9-1-1: Nashville was announced as the latest expansion of the first-responder franchise, fans had one thing on their mind: When’s the crossover? And they weren't the only ones asking. "We turned in the cut of the pilot and the first question at the notes call was, so when’s the crossover?" 9-1-1: Nashville showrunner Rashad Raisani recalls to Entertainment Weekly of discussing the first episode with ABC.
TV's biggest and buzziest stars strike a pose at the 2026 SCAD TVfest (exclusive)
Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke of 'Scrubs' Robby Klein/Getty Savannah College of Art and Design welcomed a cavalcade of stars to Atlanta for the 2026 SCAD TVfest — and Entertainment Weekly has exclusive photos of the celebrities at the annual festival. Among the attendees were EW's Breaking Big panel honorees, Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Amirah J (High Potential), Sean Kaufman (For All Mankind), and Michelle Randolph (Landman). See all the stars getting SCAD to the bone below.
TV's biggest and buzziest stars strike a pose at the 2026 SCAD TVfest (exclusive)
Savannah College of Art and Design welcomed a cavalcade of stars to Atlanta for the 2026 SCAD TVfest — and Entertainment Weekly has exclusive photos of the celebrities at the annual festival. Among the attendees were EW's Breaking Big panel honorees, Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Amirah J (High Potential), Sean Kaufman (For All Mankind), and Michelle Randolph (Landman). See all the stars getting SCAD to the bone below.
An exclusive (and nostalgic) look at how NBC is celebrating 100 years of 'must see moments' Original
One hundred years ago, NBC was founded as America's first broadcast network — eventually bringing us some of the most iconic shows, characters, and lines in TV history. As the network gears up to celebrate its centennial, Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive look at the NBC100 logo and two TV spots that highlight NBC's storied programming history.
Entertainment Weekly reveals Breaking Big honorees for 2026 SCAD TVfest Original
Entertainment Weekly's SCAD habit continues, as we prepare to head to Atlanta for Savannah College of Art and Design's 2026 SCAD TVfest. Our long partnership with the Savannah College of Art and Design includes EW's annual Breaking Big panel at the television festival, which this year will honor Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Amirah J (High Potential), Sean Kaufman (For All Mankind), and Michelle Randolph (Landman).
'9-1-1's Hen reveals her incurable disease to her kids in exclusive preview clip Original
After months of questions — and terrifying fainting spells — Hen finally has a diagnosis. Now she just has to tell her kids. 9-1-1 concluded its mid-season finale with Hen (Aisha Hinds) seeking answers about why she was lethargic, dealing with shaky hands, and even passed out at home for hours. Despite many tests, she still didn't have answers — until last week, after passing out during a call, when she was diagnosed with dermatomyositis.
Tonatiuh on 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and trying not to step on Jennifer Lopez's toes Original
Nothing excites Tonatiuh more than the "ability to transform." So it’s understandable that the actor considers scoring a lead role in director Bill Condon’s adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical Kiss of the Spider Woman "the opportunity of a lifetime." The actor stars in the film — the second big-screen adaptation of Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel — as both Molina, a queer political prisoner who shares a cell with a revolutionary (Diego Luna) in 1980s Argentina, and Kendall, the devoted aide to a...
Find out what Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo asked for while writing new 'For Good' songs Original
Adding to his beloved Wicked score was never going to be easy, but Stephen Schwartz knew there was one thing he'd never have to worry about when crafting new songs for Wicked: For Good stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Gwyneth Paltrow recalls 'tense' filming of 'Glee' musical number 'Singing in the Rain/Umbrella' Original
The Glee team threw Gwyneth Paltrow into the eye of the storm on her very first episode — or at least into the rain. The Shakespeare in Love Oscar winner joined the hit musical dramedy in season 2 for three episodes as substitute teacher Holly Holliday. Her work on the series won her the 2011 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy, but filming didn't come without its challenges.
No, Gwyneth Paltrow never really used her Oscar as a doorstop - but she did hide it 25 years Original
To set the record straight, Gwyneth Paltrow does not use her Oscar as a doorstop. "That was just for a stupid Vogue video," the Marty Supreme actress, who won in 1999 for her work in Shakespeare in Love, tells host Gerrad Hall on Entertainment Weekly's The Awardist podcast. "They're like, 'Wouldn't it be fun to use your Oscars as a doorstop?' And then of course, as you know [it became legend]." That said, Paltrow has spent decades with complicated feelings about her win.
Discover what was cut from Cynthia Erivo's new 'Wicked: For Good' song 'No Place Like Home' Original
Wicked lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz says "Girl in the Bubble," his new Glinda song in Wicked: For Good, "arrived, essentially, full-born." His new song for Elphaba...not so much. It was — somewhat — obvious where Glinda (Ariana Grande) earned another musical number and what it would be about. But crafting Elphaba's (Cynthia Erivo) additional tune started with the why rather than the when.
Why the Wizard's 'Wicked: For Good' song 'Wonderful' was transformed to be more aggressive Original
Interpreting a character from stage to screen is always going to include changes — but Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz says Jeff Goldblum is a Wizard of a different color from the one we know from Broadway.
'The Comeback' season 3 will honor the late Robert Michael Morris' Mickey (exclusive) Original
Michael Patrick King knows there was a fine line to dance when crafting Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback character Valerie Cherish.
Cynthia Ervio's new 'Wicked: For Good' song almost sounded like an '80s rock song Original
There's no place like home, but "Home" was almost very different in Wicked: For Good. After it was decided that the film version of Wicked would be told over two films instead of one, there were suddenly "certain storytelling and character development demands on us that don't exist in the show," lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz tells Entertainment Weekly. That ultimately resulted in two new songs for the film's leads, Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda.
The surprising details of how the 'Wicked: For Good' team transformed Fiyero into Scarecrow Original
Glinda may be known for her "toss toss," but she's not the only one with hair game in the Wicked world. From the minute he arrived at Shiz University, Jonathan Bailey's Winkie prince had an envious coif. But when it came time for hair and makeup department head Frances Hannon to design the character's look for Wicked: For Good, she wanted to reflect Fiyero's evolution in the time that passed between films.
The 'Wicked: For Good' details you may have missed as Boq transformed into Tin Man Original
In the age of CGI, the Wicked team kept effects as practical as possible — particularly when designing the final look for Boq (Ethan Slater), who transforms into Tin Man in Wicked: For Good. "We had the most wonderful, finest prosthetics, so it would never ever take away the person," says hair and makeup department head Frances Hannon, who worked with prosthetics makeup designer Mark Coulier on the project.
Lisa Kudrow's Valerie Cherish will go on 'Hot Ones' on 'The Comeback' season 3 (exclusive) Original
Valerie Cherish loves a camera (though she may flag a few things) — but is she ready for Hot Ones? Lisa Kudrow's red-headed sitcom star will return after an 11-year hiatus for season 3 of The Comeback, and the Friends star's co-creator Michael Patrick King is excited to explore how Valerie is adapting to the new normal of being a television star in the 2020s. As part of Entertainment Weekly's 2026 Preview, King discussed how Valerie is the lead of a new sitcom, How's That?!.
'Wicked: For Good’ director reveals the subtle symbolism behind intimate moment Original
As Elphaba points out in Wicked, "No, I am not seasick. No, I did not eat grass as a child. And yes, I've always been green." While that is true in the world director Jon M. Chu created for his two-part saga, he also wanted it to be true for Cynthia Erivo as she portrayed the viridescent sorceress on the set of their blockbuster musicals. "It was actually a big thing for me, to make sure that the green paint was never going to rub off," Chu tells Entertainment Weekly.
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