Anthony Hopkins Signed by Decca Classics; First Album of Music Composed by Oscar-Winning Actor Set for August Release

Anthony Hopkins, 88, Signs Classical Music Deal With Decca, Debut Album Lands in August

Anthony Hopkins, 88, has signed with Decca Classics to release debut album 'Life Is a Dream' on August 21. The two-time Oscar winner has been composing music since the 1960s, with the oldest piece, 'Bracken Road,' written during his first professional acting job in 1963.

‘Sound of Music’ Revival and ‘A Few Good Men’ With Bradley Whitford Head to Broadway

Revivals of “The Sound of Music” and “A Few Good Men” will return to Broadway as part of Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming 2026-2027 season. “The Sound of Music” opens at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in the spring under the direction of Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, who recently steered “Ragtime” to four Tony []

‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘A Few Good Men’ Are Coming to Broadway

“The Sound of Music,” among the best-known and most-loved of American musicals, will return to Broadway next spring, nearly seven decades after its first staging. The production will be directed by Lear deBessonet and presented by Lincoln Center Theater — the team behind the “Ragtime” revival that earlier this month won the Tony Award for []

Sir Anthony Hopkins achieves ‘first desire’ of signing record deal as a composer

The 88-year-old said he had been composing all his life.

Anthony Hopkins to Release Debut Classical Album That He’s Been Composing Over Six Decades

The 88-year-old Oscar winner said: Music was my first desire, my first wish.

Celebrate Tom Hanks’ 70th Birthday with a Look at His Incredible Career in Photos

The beloved actor, who turns 70 on July 9, 2026, has two Oscars and seven Emmys to his name over his five decades in the industry

Saif Says Vishal Bhardwaj Wanted Him To Perform An Omkara Scene Naked

Based on Othello by William Shakespeare, Omkara remains one of Hindi cinema's most acclaimed literary adaptations

‘Changed music forever’: Grammy-winning record producer Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history”, which included superstars Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.

Anthony Hopkins Releases 1st Music Album at Age 88

Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has officially entered the music recording world for the first time, signing a deal to release an album featuring his original orchestral compositions.

Emmy nominations 2026: See the list (Updating live)

Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards were announced by the Television Academy on Wednesday. Here's the list.

Michael Taube: Mark Carney finally delivers, uh, Eurovision?

The prime minister's affection for Europe keeps clouding his judgment

Clive Davis, Legendary Music Producer, Dead at 94

Hollywood is playing a somber tune. Clive Davis—the music executive who helped catapult the likes of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Bruce Springsteen to the upper echelons of fame—died on June...

Leon Thomas: 'R&B is home for me'

Leon Thomas explains the impact R&B music has had on his life and artistry. He was honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. #LeonThomas #ASCAP

Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society celebrates 15th year with King Lear

In Lethbridge, Alta., performers are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a first for them — a production of William Shakespeare's King Lear.

The Odyssey hailed as ‘cinematic triumph’ in first reactions for Christopher Nolan’s epic

The star-studded spectacle hits cinemas on July 17.

Final The Odyssey Trailer Reveals the Most Epic New Footage Yet for Christopher Nolan’s Fantasy Movie

Image via Universal Ahead of the movie’s release later this month, the final trailer for The Odyssey has been released, and it looks every bit as epic as you’d hope. The adaptation of the Greek classic is Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious film to date, charting Odysseus’ (Matt Damon) long, arduous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, []

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career.

Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who worked with Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies at 94

Entertainment icon Clive Davis, who shaped modern music as the founder of Arista Records and president of Columbia Records, died Monday, family members told NBC News

Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single

He called the move the honour of a lifetime The post Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single appeared first on NME.

‘The Passion Of The Christ’ Is Coming Back To The Big Screen

Mel Gibson’s massive hit “The Passion of the Christ” will return to theaters this September ahead of the release of “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One,” which debuts in 2027. The 2004 biblical drama has been remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, Variety reported. Theatergoers will also get a sneak peek of the sequel ...

New Digger trailer shows off iconic Tom Cruise moments from Top Gun to Mission: Impossible

Alejandro G. Iñárritu's new film is capitalizing on the legendary filmography of its star

‘Arirang’ named among best albums of first half 2026

‘Arirang’ named among best albums of first half 2026

Grammy-Winning Singer From Iconic Band Dies at 84

Michael Putland / Getty ImagesCanadian music icon David Clayton-Thomas has died at 84. The singer passed away peacefully at a Toronto hospital on Wednesday night, his publicist confirmed, according to a report by Variety. No further details about the cause of death were released. Clayton-Thomas is survived by his daughters, Ashleigh Clayton-Thomas and Christine Graham. His representative said plans are underway for a memorial concert, with proceeds from the event to benefit Peacebuilders Canada. Clayton-Thomas was the lead vocalist of the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat Tears during its most successful years in the late 1960s and 1970s. His powerful, soulful voice helped drive hits such as “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” while the band’s self-titled 1968 album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1970. His signature song “Spinning Wheel” was later inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and he received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2010. Read it at Variety MagazineRead more at The Daily Beast.

Emmy Awards 2026 nominations announced: The Pitt leads with 25 nods, Hacks follows | Full list out

The race for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards is officially on. The Television Academy announced this year's nominations on Wednesday (July 8), with The Pitt emerging as the biggest contender.

Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most

Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most

The Beatles’ biggest turning points come alive in two new books

Samira Ahmed's A Hard Day's Night and Amelia Davis' The Beatles by Jim Marshall bookend their touring years

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ returns to rock roots with West End revival

LONDON – Rock musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” returns to London’s West End with a production that harks back to its origins, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber says, Reuters reported. Created by Lloyd Webber and ​lyricist Tim Rice, “Jesus Christ Superstar” was first released as a rock opera album ‌in 1970. The show debuted on Broadway the [] The post ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ returns to rock roots with West End revival appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

I have just seen the show of the year

Five stars isn't enough for the terrific Pride musical at the National Theatre

‘The Odyssey’: Stellar Cast, Plot, Budget – Everything To Know About Christopher Nolan’s Ambitious Epic Movie

Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic 'The Odyssey,' starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland, premieres today in London, with a global theatrical release on July 17, 2026. This R-rated mythological action film, shot entirely on IMAX with a star-studded cast, brings Homer's ancient tale to life. Get all details on cast, plot, production, and more.

John Oliver scores 'juicy' role in 3-episode 'General Hospital' arc

John Oliver’s bid to score a “juicy” role on long-running soap “General Hospital” has finally coming to fruition, in the form of a three-episode gig for the “Last Week Tonight” host and writer. The 23-time Emmy winner, 49, announced...

Sylvester Stallone turns 80: Revisit 8 of his iconic film, TV roles

Sylvester Stallone turns 80: Revisit 8 of his iconic film, TV roles

Nigerian Filmmaker Doris Ariole Bags 16 TINFF Nominations With Two Faith-Based Productions

Doris Ariole's two faith-based films earn 16 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival nominations ahead of September world premiere and awards.