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At 88, Anthony Hopkins proves creativity never retires with Life is a Dream
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The Kennedy Center’s board voted to inscribe President Donald Trump’s name on the building and to close the venue for about two years to complete a roughly $250 million renovation, a move that could clash with a federal court order demanding the name’s removal. The plan aims to finish by summer 2028 and would address structural issues and upgrades across the building, with a faster, quieter completion than a staged approach that would cost more and take longer. Preservationists criticized the project, while a judge who previously halted the shutdown left open the possibility of reconsideration after further review.
Ozark fiddle legend Violet Hensley dies at 109
Violet Hensley, the renowned Whittlin’ Fiddler from Arkansas who debuted on the Grand Ole Opry at 99, died at 109. A mother of nine and a celebrated keeper of Ozark musical traditions, she was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame and penned a 2014 memoir about her life and craft.
Star Wars scrapped movie pivots to new sci-fi project
A planned Star Wars movie written by Simon Farnaby and Paul King has been canceled after Disney/Lucasfilm deemed the robot-centered concept unsuitable for the franchise; Farnaby says the idea is being reworked into a sci-fi project outside Star Wars, as the studio navigates a turbulent period with weak box office for The Mandalorian and Grogu and leadership changes; Lucasfilm’s near-term focus shifts to Ahsoka season 2 and Shawn Levy’s Starfighter.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Shake‑up: Why the Original Stars Didn’t Return
Brendan Hunt says Phil Dunster’s schedule and the show’s shift to a women’s team made it narrative‑wise inappropriate for the original players to return for Ted Lasso season 4, with Jamie Tartt among those not back. Jason Sudeikis had considered a comeback after season 3 but supported the new direction and even told actors individually that they’d been written out. The season opener includes tributes to the former cast via AFC Richmond memorabilia that acknowledge the past while moving the story forward.
Yeonjun Makes Central Park Splash With Solo Set on GMA Summer Concert Series
Hundreds of fans lined up before sunrise in Central Park to witness Yeonjun’s first solo performance there, a high-profile stop on ABC's Good Morning America Summer Concert Series that brought K-pop to a national television audience.
In the Kitchen with Tony: NYC Chefs React to the Bourdain Biopic
NYC restaurant workers who attended an Industry Night screening of Tony, a coming‑of‑age film about a young Anthony Bourdain, say the kitchen dynamics feel authentic and relatable, even though the movie is a dramatized portrait rather than a strict biography.
Lollapalooza 2026 goes to your couch via Disney+ and Hulu livestreams
Lollapalooza 2026 will be streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu across four days (July 30–Aug 2). The event will include live performances and backstage content from acts like Charli XCX, Lorde, Tate McRae, The XX, and more. Streaming begins Thursday with daily coverage, though an exact per-day schedule isn’t yet released. Bundles are offered: Disney+/Hulu for $11.99/month for six months, or Disney+/Hulu/HBO Max for $19.99/month. Four-day passes to attend in Chicago start at $439, with single-day tickets from $185. If you can’t make it to the festival, you can still watch it from home via these streaming options and bundles.
Breach delays Jay-Z’s final Yankee Stadium show
A security breach at Yankee Stadium triggered a lockdown and crowd chaos, delaying Jay-Z’s final concert; gates reopened around 10 p.m., and he finally took the stage about 12:15 a.m. after thousands waited outside.
Swift reimburses NYC $160K for MSG wedding costs, city confirms
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover resources and the permit for her Madison Square Garden wedding, with the NYPD deploying dozens of officers for street closures and traffic management, and mayor Zohran Mamdani confirming the payment.
Lucas Museum to offer free entry for South LA neighbors ahead of September debut
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