One feature of modern AI systems is that the model does not actually reason. Unlike the older “symbolic” approach, in which humans hard-program a machine to run through a series of options, the current Large Language Models simply synthesize lots of information and predict based on likelihoods. So the model (by definition) cannot conjure up anything of literal substance; it can just regurgitate, sometimes coherently and sometimes nonsensically, based on material it doesn’t understand.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are detailing their decision to steer heavily into politics during the current season of South Park, which has been laser-focused on President Trump and his administration’s policies.

Though One Battle After Another, the massively acclaimed and Oscar-contending Paul Thomas Anderson film, is still going strong in theaters, it will also become available for at-home viewing this week, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively report.

Celine Song was waiting for it. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker was in London, a few months after her sophomore feature Materialists had bowed to critical and commercial success in the U.S. — and spurred dozens of thinkpieces about its depictions of modern dating, capitalism, and gender roles (okay, and leg-lengthening surgery). She’d noticed a pattern in reactions to her New York-set rom-dramedy’s love triangle that surprised her: Viewers were sympathizing more with Harry (Pedro Pascal), a wealthy financier courting matchmaker Lucy (Dakota Johnson), than John (Chris Evans), Lucy’s old flame still living with roommates while struggling to make it as an actor.

The government shutdown has come for the preferred mode of transportation for media moguls and the celebrity class: Private jets.

In the wake of her resignation as BBC News CEO, Deborah Turness has responded to claims from U.S. President Donald Trump and vowed that the U.K. public broadcaster “is not institutionally biased.”

It’s official: a handful of Britain’s celebrities will return to the Scottish Highlands in 2026 for a second season of The Celebrity Traitors.

Norwegian triple threat Mona Fastvold, with buzz growing around her latest film The Testament of Ann Lee, has signed with the London-based Magna Studios.

Lithuanian writer-director Romas Zabarauskas wants to keep you on the edge of your seat and wants to keep you guessing. His new crime drama The Activist (Aktyvistas), has drummed up box-office business in his home country, and now the noir thriller is setting its eyes on its international premiere at the 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) on Friday.

Tim Davie, the BBC director general, and Deborah Turness, the CEO of BBC News, are stepping down following a controversy over an edited speech by President Donald Trump.

Betty Harford, who played Mrs. Nottingham, John Houseman’s secretary, on The Paper Chase and Mrs. Gunnerson, the Carrington family cook, on Dynasty, has died. She was 98.

John Oliver celebrated Zohran Mamdani‘s win in the New York City mayoral race on Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight.

Stephen Colbert revealed why he tends to play “poorly informed” characters, including his Strangers With Candy character Charles “Chuck” Noblet, while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Comedy Central series’ cancellation during the New York Comedy Festival on Saturday.

The Perfect Neighbor topped the 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, which were handed out Sunday night in New York City.

He’s back!

Whew.

One feature of modern AI systems is that the model does not actually reason. Unlike the older “symbolic” approach, in which humans hard-program a machine to run through a series of options, the current Large Language Models simply synthesize lots of information and predict based on likelihoods. So the model (by definition) cannot conjure up anything of literal substance; it can just regurgitate, sometimes coherently and sometimes nonsensically, based on material it doesn’t understand.

Baby2Baby hosted its signature event on Saturday night, bringing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars together to raise $18 million to support the non-profit’s work providing essentials to children in need.

Michael Smith, an actor who stars as Bubbles on the cult TV series Trailer Park Boys on Netflix, has been charged with sexual assault.

Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon and several other musical acts have officially been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

After the 2026 Grammy nominees were revealed on Friday, some music lovers are a bit confused about Billie Eilish‘s nominations, so The Hollywood Reporter is breaking it down.

Seth Rogen has been having to make some tough decisions.

Tim Davie, the BBC director general, and Deborah Turness, the CEO of BBC News, are stepping down following a controversy over an edited speech by President Donald Trump.

Betty Harford, who played Mrs. Nottingham, John Houseman’s secretary, on The Paper Chase and Mrs. Gunnerson, the Carrington family cook, on Dynasty, has died. She was 98.