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entertainment1 day ago

Cannes 2026: Ten Standout Performances in a Year Critics Called Mixed

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.

via Roger Ebert|
#cannes#entertainment#filmfestival
Vienna Eurovision Final Delivers Bold Stages, Protests and High-Energy Anthems
entertainment10 days ago

Vienna Eurovision Final Delivers Bold Stages, Protests and High-Energy Anthems

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.

via BBC|
#entertainment#eurovision#final
BRIT Awards 2026: A Ranked Look at the Night’s Standout Performances
music2 months ago

BRIT Awards 2026: A Ranked Look at the Night’s Standout Performances

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.

via Billboard|
#brit-awards#brits-2026#music
Grammys Blend Glitter With Real-World Reckoning
entertainment3 months ago

Grammys Blend Glitter With Real-World Reckoning

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.

via Variety|
#entertainment#grammys#immigration
Bad Bunny Dominates Grammys Night as Trevor Noah's Hosting Struggles to Leave a Mark
entertainment3 months ago

Bad Bunny Dominates Grammys Night as Trevor Noah's Hosting Struggles to Leave a Mark

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bad-bunny#entertainment#grammys-2026
Justin Bieber Tops Grammys 2026 Performances in a Surprisingly Cohesive Show
entertainment3 months ago

Justin Bieber Tops Grammys 2026 Performances in a Surprisingly Cohesive Show

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.

via Stereogum|
#entertainment#grammys#justin-bieber
Grammys 2026: Night of historic firsts and surprise wins
entertainment3 months ago

Grammys 2026: Night of historic firsts and surprise wins

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.

via USA Today|
#diversity-immigration#entertainment#grammys-2026
Kendrick Lamar Headlines Grammy Night With TV and Paramount+ Coverage
entertainment3 months ago

Kendrick Lamar Headlines Grammy Night With TV and Paramount+ Coverage

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.

via CBS News|
#entertainment#grammy-awards#host
Dancing With the Stars Week 8: Rock & Roll Night Ends in Shocking Eliminations
entertainment6 months ago

Dancing With the Stars Week 8: Rock & Roll Night Ends in Shocking Eliminations

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.

via TV Insider|
#dancing-with-the-stars#elimination#entertainment
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025: Gigi, Bella, and TWICE Shine on the Runway
fashion7 months ago

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025: Gigi, Bella, and TWICE Shine on the Runway

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.

via The Cut|
#angel-reese#brooklyn#fashion
Dancing With The Stars: Highlights From Dedication Night
entertainment7 months ago

Dancing With The Stars: Highlights From Dedication Night

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.

via TVLine|
#dancing-with-the-stars#dedication-night#elimination