Marcus is an LA-based film critic and Oscar analyst. He writes the weekly Industry Insider newsletter.
MusicCountry legend Garth Brooks has announced his 2026 'Blame It All On My Roots' arena tour, returning to the road with a catalog deep enough to fill any venue without needing a new record cycle.
MusicL7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Donita Sparks says the band is ‘devastated’ and asks fans to donate to a GoFundMe campaign to help cover Finch’s urgent care costs.
MoviesDisney’s live-action Moana earned $43 million in its domestic opening weekend from 3,875 theaters, $95 million globally, drawing comparisons to the studio’s weakest recent remake openings.
MoviesProject Hail Mary crossed $683 million worldwide and arrives on Prime Video on July 3 after a 105-day theatrical window.
MusicTeyana Taylor performed alongside Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium during a milestone residency finale and called the moment iconic, saying the night will stay with her for the rest of her career.
MoviesToy Story 5 crossed $879 million worldwide and is now streaming on Peacock after a $63.8 million global opening weekend, making it the first billion-dollar-ranking film of 2026.
MoviesChristopher Nolan addressed backlash to his cast for The Odyssey, including Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page, comparing it to the criticism he faced while making his Batman trilogy.
MusicIn a surprise announcement, FIFA confirmed Justin Bieber as a co-headliner of the historic first World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside BTS, Shakira and Madonna on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
MoviesWith summer blockbusters and festival season in full swing, we examine the films and performances already generating major Academy Awards buzz for the 98th Oscars.