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- ‘The Last House’ Debuts With 27.5 Million Views in Three Daysby Selome Hailu on August 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm
“The Last House,” a new thriller film starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, debuted with 27.5 million views in its first three days of streaming on Netflix. With that total, the movie easily sailed to the top of Netflix’s viewership rankings for the week of Aug. 3-9, not only as the No. 1 English-language film
- Julie Andrews Turned Down ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Offer Because ‘I Think I’m Retired’ From On-Screen Acting: ‘They Asked Me All Last Year’ If I’d Returnby Zack Sharf on August 11, 2026 at 6:49 pm
Julie Andrews recently told InStyle magazine that she is not returning for “The Princess Diaries 3” opposite Anne Hathaway. The 90-year-old icon turned down the offer to reprise her role of Queen Clarisse in the movie, which will serve as a long-awaited sequel to 2001’s “The Princess Diaries” and 2004’s “Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.”
- ‘The Daily Show’ Releases Audition Tapes for John Oliver, Michael Che, Current Hosts and Moreby Ethan Shanfeld on August 11, 2026 at 6:46 pm
“The Daily Show” released a slew of never-before-seen audition tapes from past and present correspondents in a 10-minute compilation posted to YouTube. The video, honoring the satirical news program’s 30th anniversary, features audition tapes from all five current rotating hosts, many of whom are seen in the footage bantering with either Jon Stewart or Trevor
- ‘The Odyssey’ Photo Books Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Filming the Trojan Horse, Battles and Moreby Jazztangcay on August 11, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Insight Editions, Universal Pictures and Syncopy are releasing two new books capturing the making and behind-the-scenes of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” James Mottham’s book, “Filming the Odyssey: Inside the Making of Christopher Nolan’s Modern Epic” is out now and includes 280 pages tracing the creation of Nolan’s epic, from script to screen. Interviews with Nolan
- Ann Hui Named Camellia Award Recipient at Busan Film Festival – Global Bulletinby Naman Ramachandran on August 11, 2026 at 6:40 pm
CAMELLIA CONFERRED Ann Hui, one of Hong Kong cinema’s defining figures, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on Oct. 6 at Busan Cinema Center. The award, established by BIFF in partnership with Chanel to honor filmmakers who have advanced the status of women in the industry, goes to
- Star Cat’s Brittany Hall Reveals What the Wet Tank Worn by Hilary Duff and Kim Kardashian Actually Feels Likeby Carly Sloane on August 11, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Star Cat designer Brittany Hall tells ET what The Wet Tank seen on Hilary Duff and Kim Kardashian really feels like on your body.
- Shay Mitchell Takes Over an Exclusive Disneyland Residence for a Magical Night Outby Carly Sloane on August 10, 2026 at 9:54 pm
Shay Mitchell hosts a magical night out at 21 Royal at Disneyland in Anaheim, California to celebrate the BÉIS x Disney collaboration.
- Cardi B Says She’d ‘Never’ Buy a Fake Hermès Bag and Gets Real About Being Her Authentic Selfby Carly Sloane on August 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Cardi B tells ET she’d never buy a designer bag dupe while celebrating her Real Talk Interpreter campaign with Zevia.
- New Music Friday August 7: Madonna, Kylie Minogue, KAROL G, Stray Kids, Role Model, Audrey Nuna and Moreby Linda Kim on August 7, 2026 at 2:21 pm
Check out some of ET’s favorite new music of the week!
- Celeb Plastic Surgeon Dr. Torkian Reveals Why Filler Won’t Lift Your Face and What Creates a Snatched Lookon August 5, 2026 at 11:16 pm
Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Behrooz Torkian tells ET why filler won’t lift your face and what actually creates a snatched look.
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- Aperol Day Club Was the Hottest Hangout at Lollapalooza 2026by Julianne Beffa on August 6, 2026 at 9:31 pm
Aperol Day Club turned Lollapalooza 2026 into the ultimate summer celebration with Aperol Spritzes, surprise DJ sets, Crodino tastings, and unforgettable Chicago festival vibes. The post Aperol Day Club Was the Hottest Hangout at Lollapalooza 2026 appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Montauk Has Entered Its Wellness Era: The Rise of the Balanced Summer Weekendby Julianne Beffa on August 6, 2026 at 8:16 pm
How the new summer weekend blends beachside cocktails, fitness, hospitality, and intentional experiences with ZBiotics and Gurney’s Montauk. The post Montauk Has Entered Its Wellness Era: The Rise of the Balanced Summer Weekend appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- LA Sports Fans, Meet Your New Favorite Spot: Pawn Shopby Julianne Beffa on August 6, 2026 at 4:47 pm
From chef-driven dining and craft cocktails to 53 screens and weekend brunch, Pawn Shop is redefining the sports bar experience in Los Angeles. The post LA Sports Fans, Meet Your New Favorite Spot: Pawn Shop appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Where to Go Out in Hollywood Every Night of the Week: My Weekly Rotation as a Nightlife Editorby Ani Gutierrez on August 4, 2026 at 8:38 pm
If there’s one question I get more than any other, it’s “Where should we go tonight?” After spending more night-outs in Hollywood than I’d like to admit, I’ve developed a weekly rotation that rarely fails me. From Monday night to Sunday night, here are the parties worth going to. The post Where to Go Out in Hollywood Every Night of the Week: My Weekly Rotation as a Nightlife Editor appeared first on Loop Magazine.
- Hana Giraldo Talks Glazed Skin, Confidence, and Beauty on Beauty Beatby Julianne Beffa on July 29, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Discover Hana Giraldo’s beauty routine, skincare favorites, and why her return to LOOP marks one of the magazine’s most meaningful full-circle moments. The post Hana Giraldo Talks Glazed Skin, Confidence, and Beauty on Beauty Beat appeared first on Loop Magazine.













