Celebrity Bulletin , October 14 2026

While he's in NYC, interviews are available with the founder of The Asher House, a 240-acre nonprofit animal sanctuary in Oregon, whose heartwarming animal rescue stories have inspired more than 14 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. LEE is celebrating the release of his inspiring new book, Saved by the Pack, which was published last week by National Geographic and hit The New York Times Best Seller List.

The Oscar winner's sci-fi epic Megalopolis will return to theaters for a special nationwide re-release on Oct. 24, 2026. This specific theatrical engagement will feature a live-streamed interactive Q&A with COPPOLA & his son ROMAN COPPOLA, who served as the film's second-unit director. The special re-release will only play at NYC's Village East by Angelika.

The actor is available for interviews to offer his unique perspective on working across anime, video games and live action, and what’s next. TANIGAKI voices and portrays the iconic 'Shiro Yoshida'/'Sunfire' in Marvel's Wolverine, the new game from Insomniac Games, Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment, available exclusively for PlayStation 5. With a martial arts background and deep connection to his Japanese heritage, JONATHAN drew on his acting & voice expertise to portray a character that feels authentic and true to his roots. Well known to anime and gaming audiences as 'Eiji Okumura' in Banana Fish (Netflix) and 'Shigenori Ota' in Call of Duty, his upcoming slate includes a lead role in the indie horror-comedy Zombois (currently in post-production), a recurring role as 'Peter Kato' in Season 3 of Hulu's Paradise, a co-starring role in Netflix's thriller series "Poser," and a role in the upcoming 2027 "Baywatch" reboot.

The actor, writer, and producer will present the Changemaker Award to business leader, designer, and philanthropist HENRY R. MUÑOZ III, honoring his advocacy work and indelible impact on design, architecture, culture, and institutional equity, at Fashion Group International's (FGI) 42nd Annual FGI Night of Stars: "The Modernists" black-tie red-carpet gala and awards celebration tonight Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Rainbow Room. *Reception 6:15 PM / Dinner and Awards 7:30 PM / A step-and-repeat red carpet will precede the awards program.

UPDATED: Following an overwhelming reaction from fans, and tickets entirely selling out the Hollywood Bowl in the USA, and Europe’s second largest indoor arena, the Manchester AO in the UK, an extra date has been added at the iconic Hollywood Bowl to keep up with voracious appetite for tickets to see "Taskmaster: Live On Stage." The almighty Taskmaster GREG DAVIES and his doting sidekick ALEX HORNE are set to perform an additional show in LA on June 23rd, 2027, following a sold-out debut performance at the world-famous venue on the June 22nd, and their first ever UK performance in Manchester on May 26th, 2027, which sold out in just 37 minutes. They will be joined by different special guests as live contestants at each show who will be revealed in due course.

"The Handmaid's Tale" star will appear opposite FRANCOIS ARNAUD ("Heated Rivalry") and DAVID CORENSWET (Superman) -- with both men making their Broadway debut -- in a new production of Tony Award winner RICHARD GREENBERG's Three Days of Rain directed by Tony Award winner ANNA D. SHAPIRO. Previews begin Jan. 30, 2027 for a March 1, 2027 opening at the Longacre Theatre and a 16-week limited engagement.

The actor is expected to conduct NY promotional activities in support of his starring role in the Prime Original action series "The Terminal List," which is slated for a Tuesday, Oct. 20th invite-only NY event celebrating its Oct. 21st second season launch of all 9 episodes. PRATT also serves as an Executive Producer on the show co-starring returning cast members TOM HOPPER, CONSTANCE WU, DAR SALIM, LUKE HEMSWORTH and newcomers including GABRIEL LUNA.

The Academy Award, BAFTA, and Emmy winner is expected to conduct promotional activities in support of her starring role as renowned writer PATRICIA HIGHSMITH in the biographical drama,  A Talent for Murder, which is slated for a NY Premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 21st before its Oct. 26th opening in theaters. The Bleecker Street release co-stars ALDEN EHRENREICH and OLIVIA COOKE.

Audacy announced that MEGAN MORONEY, MICHELLE BRANCH, BEBE REXHA and ASHE will headline its 13th annual We Can Survive concert on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 PM, presented by VEG, ER for Pets in its NY debut at UBS Arena. Hosted by New York's Upbeat Variety Music station, NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), the evening will feature notable personalities including KAREN CARSON, JOHNNY MINGIONE, ANTHONY MALERBA, EMILY WEST, MIKE ADAM and BRU. The annual celebration of music and mental health benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and supports Audacy's "I'm Listening" mental health initiative.

The Grammy winning artist returns to BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 PM to celebrate Synonym, her third album for Blue Note, which amplifies the poetry intrinsic in popular songs we know and love. She will be joined by composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist SAMORA PINDERHUGHES, as part of the third year of HANIF ABDURRAQIB's I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long poetry series honoring the legacy of JUNE JORDAN.

Media coverage is encouraged as the Colorado-bred six-piece will bring their signature live energy to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY for two special Halloween shows on Friday & Saturday, Oct. 30 & 31 at 7 PM. Part of their newly announced Just Keep Spinning Fall Tour 2026, the two-night run follows THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT's (SCI) three-night appearance at Hulaween and continues their longstanding tradition of special holiday performances.

Media coverage is encouraged as the Nashville duo comprised of lead vocalist JUDAH AKERS and multi-instrumentalist BRIAN MACDONALD will play NYC's Webster Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 27 as part of their just-launched 40-date North American tour. Their new album, I AM A PRISM, was released on Aug. 14 on Dualtone Records.

The 87 year old beloved icon of folk music will perform her final UK show, JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS: FAREWELL CONCERT, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027 at The London Palladium. COLLINS will be joined by Special Guests ELLES BAILEY, SETH LAKEMAN, ELIZA CARTHY & KATHERINE PRIDDY with more TBA.

The Oscar winner will preside over the Competition Jury at the 23rd Marrakech Film Festival and bestow the winning film with the Festival's Etoile d'Or. This edition of the festival runs Nov. 20-25, 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco.

The multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar will host CBS PRESENTS NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS ("KCAs") celebrating fans' favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, gaming, sports and more, broadcast live from Television City in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, Nov. 14 (8-9:30 PM ET/5-6:30 PM PT). The awards will air for the first time on CBS Television Network and Nickelodeon, and stream live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers / on-demand the next day for US Premium & Essential subscribers. The show will also be available globally on Paramount+ following its linear premiere on Nickelodeon. TAYLOR SWIFT leads all individual nominees (6), followed by ARIANA GRANDE (5) and SABRINA CARPENTER (5). Musical performances and celebrity appearances TBA.

The French screen icon stars in the hit comedy ALL ABOUT CORINNE, written and directed by MARC FITOUSSI, which will have its US Premiere on Friday, Nov. 6th during the 30th American French Film Festival (TAFFF), taking place from Nov. 3-8, 2026, at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater Complex on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The best of new French cinema and series (31 Feature Films, 11 Series, 4 Documentaries and 14 Shorts) will be showcased to compete for the 2026 TAFFF Awards presented during TAFFF.

The internationally recognized director, choreographer, author, dancer and actor, and Artistic Director / Founder of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy will be among the next class of Dance Hall of Fame Honorees inducted during a ceremony at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Dance Hall of Fame's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, now named the "Dance Hall of Fame Shirley MacLaine Lifetime Achievement Award," along with the inaugural Dance Educator Award recipient, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The EGOT will be inducted into the next class of Dance Hall of Fame Honorees alongside her fellow West Side Story legends, GEORGE CHAKIRIS and RUSS TAMBLYN, and others, celebrating trailblazers whose work has left a lasting impact on the art of dance. The induction ceremony will take place at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Honorees will be presented with awards generously donated to the Dance Hall of Fame Foundation by Lalique, a proud sponsor of the event.

The 35th edition of the Philadelphia Film Festival (Oct. 15-25, 2026) presented by the non-profit Philadelphia Film Society will honor the celebrated multi-hyphenate with the Artistic Achievement Award in Directing for his prison drama romance thriller The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd starring AMANDA SEYFRIED and SCOOT McNAIRY. NELSON wrote, directed, produced and appears in the film which premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

The band has announced their return to the live stage with a star-studded 2 night event at the Hollywood Bowl billed as "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends" on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 PM & Sunday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 PM. Legendary producer DON WAS is serving as the event's music director. The lineup will vary each night with notable "friends" joining the band including Special Guests DUFF McKAGAN & SLASH of GUNS N' ROSES, SAMMY HAGAR, HEART, THE BLACK CROWES, BILLY IDOL, RUN-DMC, ERIC CHURCH, MARCUS KING, and many more. *A portion of the proceeds benefit STEVEN TYLER JANIE'S FUND.