🎭 Culture & Entertainment
July 10th, 2026
Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.
Variety
Anthony Hopkins Signed by Decca Classics; First Album of Music Composed by Oscar-Winning Actor Set for August Release
Anthony Hopkins is stepping out from behind the camera and into the concert hall, with Decca Classics set to release an album of his original compositions this August. The project spans more than six decades of work from the Oscar-winning actor, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The pairing of Hopkins' little-known musical catalog with one of classical music's biggest names makes this one of the more unexpected cultural releases of the year.
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Watch ANOHNI Cover Selena and Lou Reed for Balenciaga
ANOHNI brought an unexpected emotional weight to Balenciaga's latest Paris couture presentation, delivering live covers of Selena and Lou Reed as models took to the runway. The pairing of avant-garde fashion with the musician's haunting vocal style created a charged atmosphere for the collection's debut. It's a reminder that Balenciaga continues to treat its runway shows as full cultural events, not merely clothing displays.
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Variety
Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons Announce ‘Who Is Ernie Barnes?’ Documentary and Immersive Experience (EXCLUSIVE)
Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons, the duo behind the acclaimed Kanye West documentary, are turning their lens on Ernie Barnes — a former NFL offensive lineman who became one of America's most celebrated visual artists. Barnes, who played for the New York Titans, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos, made history as the first professional athlete to earn major recognition as a painter. The project will span both a documentary film and an immersive experience, bringing renewed attention to a trailblazing figure whose dual legacy has long deserved a wider audience.
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Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key’s ‘Buddy’ Trailer Brings Horror to Children’s TV
Cristin Milioti and Keegan-Michael Key star in "Buddy," a horror feature from director Casper Kelly that warps the familiar aesthetic of children's television into something far more sinister. The film premiered at Sundance before securing a theatrical release next month. Kelly, best known for Adult Swim's viral short "Too Many Cooks," is no stranger to subverting wholesome formats with deeply unsettling results.
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Utah Shuts Down Provo Canyon School Paris Hilton Accused of Abuse
Utah regulators have revoked the operating license of Provo Canyon School, the troubled youth facility where Paris Hilton says she suffered physical and emotional abuse as a teenager. The closure follows findings of multiple health and safety violations at the institution, which has faced years of allegations from former residents. Hilton, who has campaigned against the so-called "troubled teen industry" since going public with her own account in 2020, called the shutdown a vindication for survivors.
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