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Ego and Alter-Ego: Director Matt Wolf Untangles the Story of Paul Reubens in the HBO Doc 'Pee-wee As Himself'
Paul Reubens — a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman — wanted "to set the record straight" in Matt Wolf's compelling two-part documentary, and he did. Wolf describes the push and pull of getting Pee-Wee to open up — and come out.
Lady Gaga Wins an Emmy — Will a Tony Complete Her EGOT Some Day?
Lady Gaga claimed an Emmy for her pre-Super Bowl rendition of "Hold My Hand" earlier this year. The win puts her tantalizingly close to joining the elite ranks of EGOT holders.
Colton Ford, Gone at 62
Beloved performer Colton Ford was reportedly killed in a hiking accident in Palm Springs last weekend. Fans took to social media to express their shock and grief.
Benson Boone Schools Haters: Give Me a 'Good Reason'
Benson Boone took on mindless hate (or at least dismissive comments about him and his work), posting on TikTok that he'd like to hear a "good reason" for people's dislike along with the critiques.
'The Upshaws' Star Jermelle Simon and Boyfriend Obio Jones Are Engaged and Social Media Stans Are Here for It
TikTok influencer Obio Jones slid into Jermelle Simon's DMs to express appreciation for Simon's work on Wanda Sykes' Netflix family drama "The Upshaws." Now Jones and Simon are engaged.
Harris Dickinson is One of the Most In-Demand Actors, but he had to Direct a Film First
Harris Dickinson is sitting on a rooftop terrace in Cannes, trying to find all the movie tattoos on his body.
'The History of Sound' Director Oliver Hermanus on Big-Screen Queer Love: 'The Cat's Out of the Bag'
Out director Oliver Hermanus, talking about his new queer romance "The History of Sound" with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, says there's no putting the queer genie back in the cinematic bottle.
Maurice Emmanuel Parent Gives 'Hello, Dolly!' a 'New Sort of Crackle'
In "Hello, Dolly!" at the Lyric Stage Company, director Maurice Emmanuel Parent set out to break down the fourth wall and make people feel part of the parade. EDGE talks to actor/director about his concept.
'Sesame Street' Moves In with Netflix, but Will Stay on PBS
Netflix has thrown "Sesame Street" a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time.
Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgård Break the Internet with A Smooch at Cannes
Separately and together, actors Pedro Pascal and Alexander Skarsgård inspired a whole new level of thirst at Cannes.
In 'Guerilla Marketing' Move, Kevin Spacey to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Cannes
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award, "not only for his decades of artistic brilliance but also for his enduring impact on cinema and the arts."
Austria Welcomes JJ Back Home with Cheers, Hugs and Roses after Winning Eurovision Song Contest
Austrian fans enthusiastically welcomed classically trained singer JJ back home at Vienna airport on Sunday after he won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with "Wasted Love."
'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Tops Box Office While The Weeknd's Movie Falters
Its sixth installment, "Final Destination: Bloodlines," drew big crowds to movie theaters this weekend, but the same enthusiasm did not meet Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye's experimental thriller.
Billionaire David Geffen Files for Divorce from Husband David Armstrong Just Shy of 2 Years with No Prenup
Entertainment mogul David Geffen filed for divorce on Friday from his marriage to his former personal trainer David Armstrong. The couple was married just shy of two years and there was no prenup signed beforehand.
Jennifer Lawrence Stirs Oscar Talk in Cannes for 'Die, My Love'
Last year, the Cannes Film Festival produced three best actress nominees at the Oscars. This year's edition may have just supplied another.
Austria's JJ Wins Eurovision Song Contest with Pop-Opera Song 'Wasted Love.'
Classically trained Austrian singer JJ won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland on Saturday with "Wasted Love," a song that combines operatic, multi-octave vocals with a techno twist.
Scarlett Johansson Brings 50th Season of 'SNL' to a Low-Key Close
"Saturday Night Live" was more reflective than festive in the final episode of its 50th season.
Kristen Stewart was Always Ready to Direct
Kristen Stewart has been talking about directing as long as she's been acting. Not many people encouraged it.
'Doctor Who' and Eurovision Will Unite for a Night of Music and Intergalactic Adventure
"Doctor Who" and Eurovision unite for an evening of music and intergalactic adventure on Saturday — all thanks to Russell T Davies.
Nyle DiMarco Captures Student Revolt in AppleTV+'s Doc 'Deaf President Now!'
Deaf activist/model/actor Nyle DiMarco co-directs the new doc 'Deaf President Now!' that looks at the 1988 protest at America's leading university for the deaf over the hiring of its president.