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A stray cat crashed the final scene of a Romeo and Juliet ballet in Turkey, curling up beside Romeo as Juliet wailed, while backstage footage shows onlookers laughing and the cast staying in character.
Cannes 2026 felt like a down year for the festival, but critics still highlighted ten standout performances across the lineup, including Hiam Abbass in Atonement, Swann Arlaud in A Man of His Time, the pairing of Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto in All of a Sudden, Hannah Einbinder in Camp Miasma, Hoyeon in Hope, Victoria Luengo in The Beloved, Masahiro Motoki in The Samurai and the Prisoner, Sophie Okonedo in Clarissa, Sebastian Stan in Fjord, and Tom Sturridge in The Man I Love; Neon won the Palme d’Or for Fjord, underscoring that great acting can shine even when the year’s overall sentiment is muted.
The Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna features a mix of daring performances and dramatic staging—from Finland’s violin-driven Liekinheitin to Australia’s Delta Goodrem and Moldova’s Viva—along with eye-catching moments like Norway’s Ya Ya Ya. Protests over Israel’s participation shadow the event as acts from across Europe compete for the trophy on Saturday night.
A curated ranking of Kirsten Dunst's most memorable screen roles, tracing her evolution from child star to Oscar-nominated lead across indie dramas, genre classics, and big-budget films, with Melancholia topping the list and collaborations with Coppola and von Trier highlighted as career-defining collaborations.
Billboard ranks the BRIT Awards 2026 performances from 10th to 1st at Manchester’s Co‑Op Live, kicking off with Harry Styles and closing with Mark Ronson’s star‑studded medley with Ghostface Killah and Dua Lipa. The list spans Alex Warren, HUNTR/X, RAYE, Wolf Alice, Sombr, and Olivia Dean, with a notable Ozzy Osbourne tribute and Rosalía’s high‑concept set (featuring Björk). The night marks the ceremony’s first time outside London and showcased a diverse, high‑energy lineup across local and international acts.
A review of the 68th Grammy Awards describes a night that fused spectacle with social commentary, as artists used the stage to address immigration and ICE amid a lineup of bold performances (including Sabrina Carpenter and Cher) and two lengthy segments dedicated to Best New Artist and In Memoriam. While some moments felt lighter, the show’s political moments and tributes ultimately underscored a shift toward acknowledging national crises within the entertainment world, making the Grammys memorable for balancing celebration with real-world concerns.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg lauds Bad Bunny’s big night and message at the 68th Grammys, but says Trevor Noah’s hosting was warm yet forgettable, lacking a guiding through-line. The show delivered spectacular performances (Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber) and a standout In Memoriam sequence, yet a few missteps—such as Cher’s awkward presenting moment and a finale that sagged—left the telecast ending on a lull rather than a peak. Overall, it was entertaining in the middle with passion and spectacle sustaining it, even if the wrap didn’t land as strongly as the middle sections.
A Stereogum list ranks 19 Grammy performances from worst to best at the 2026 Grammys, praising the telecast’s gradual improvement and noting many big winners didn’t perform. The top five moments include Justin Bieber’s bold, intimate set as the night’s best, Lady Gaga’s cinematic Abracadabra feeling second, the D’Angelo–Lauryn Hill tribute third, Clipse with Pharrell and a choir fourth, and Bruno Mars with Rosé rounding out the top five. The piece acknowledges a mix of crowd-pleasing spectacle and awkward excess, arguing the show is moving away from past misfires toward a more engaging, if still imperfect, presentation.
Grammys 2026 delivered a night of milestone wins and standout performances across genres, including Lola Young winning best pop solo performance for Messy and sprinting offstage, Lady Gaga taking best pop vocal album for Mayhem, Kendrick Lamar becoming the winningest rapper in Grammy history with GNX, Olivia Dean winning best new artist, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo winning best pop duo for Defying Gravity, Steven Spielberg achieving EGOT status with a Grammy for Music by John Williams, Joni Mitchell winning best historical album, KPop Demon Hunters earning the first K-pop Grammy for Golden, Bruno Mars and Rosé opening the show with APT and Mars performing I Just Might, Bad Bunny calling for unity with ICE Out, Yungblud dedicating best rock performance to Ozzy Osbourne, Gloria Estefan voicing concern about the state of the country, and a flurry of medleys and fashion moments marking Grammys 2026.
The 68th Grammy Awards unfold tonight at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, led by Kendrick Lamar with nine nominations; the show airs at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+ (Premium live; Essential on-demand starting Monday), with red-carpet coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Trevor Noah is the host, and the night features performances from artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber along with tributes to D’Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne and a slate of nominees including top contenders across categories.
Eight Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marías are confirmed to perform at the 2026 Grammys.
The article highlights the 10 most memorable Broadway debuts of 2025, featuring performances by Alana Arenas, Betty Gilpin, Jak Malone, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jordan Harrison, Kimberly Belflower, Orville Peck, Sam Tutty, Sanaz Toossi, and Sarah Snook, emphasizing their impact and significance in the theatre world.
In Week 8 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Whitney Leavitt and Jordan Chiles led the leaderboard after two dances, with Fishel being eliminated despite her efforts. The episode featured performances to rock and roll classics, team dances, and individual routines, with Whitney Leavitt earning the highest score and immunity.
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to Brooklyn with a powerful, storytelling theme, featuring both veteran and new Angels, notable performances by Madison Beer, TWICE, Karol G, and Missy Elliot, and debut appearances by athletes Angel Reese and Suni Lee, all under an hour-long runway show that celebrated diversity, fresh looks, and energetic performances.
The latest episode of Dancing With The Stars Season 34, Dedication Night, featured all 10 couples performing heartfelt dances in tribute to loved ones, with no eliminations this week. Notable performances included emotional routines by Robert Irwin and Jordan Chiles, and nostalgic tributes like Danielle Fishel's 'Boy Meets World' themed jive. The episode was marked by strong performances, emotional stories, and a celebration of dedication and connection among the contestants.