🎭 Culture & Entertainment
July 14th, 2026
Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.
Variety
Ellen Burstyn to Receive Venice’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
Ellen Burstyn, the Oscar-winning actress behind iconic performances in *The Exorcist*, *Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore*, and *The Last Picture Show*, will be honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at this year's Venice International Film Festival. The award recognizes a career spanning decades of critically lauded work that helped define American cinema. Festival director Alberto Barbera called her "an actress of rare intensity and truth" — a descriptor few would dispute.
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Ellen Burstyn to Receive Venice Lifetime Golden Lion
Ellen Burstyn will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival this August, cementing her place among cinema's most celebrated figures. The Oscar winner built an unrivaled body of work across five decades, delivering iconic performances in films like "The Exorcist," "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," and "Requiem for a Dream." The honor ranks among the industry's most prestigious, previously awarded to legends including Meryl Streep and Sophia Loren.
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After Three-Hour Delay, Jay-Z Caps Yankee Stadium Run With Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher and More
Jay-Z closed out his historic Yankee Stadium run with a star-studded finale, bringing out Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Usher despite a three-hour delay that pushed the show past midnight. The sold-out crowd stayed and delivered, matching the energy of a 45-song set spanning the rapper's entire career. It was a fitting capstone to one of the most ambitious concert residencies in recent memory.
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Capt. Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘I Am in the Beginning of This Long Journey’
Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot celebrated for landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, has publicly disclosed an Alzheimer's diagnosis. In a statement, the 73-year-old said he hopes his disclosure encourages other families dealing with the disease to come forward. The announcement adds Sullenberger's prominent voice to growing efforts to destigmatize one of the most prevalent and underfunded neurological conditions in the world.
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PinkPantheress to Make Acting Debut in New Movie From the Daniels
PinkPantheress is stepping off the stage and onto the screen, set to make her acting debut in an upcoming film from Academy Award-winning directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The project marks a bold expansion for the British pop star, who joins an already formidable cast including Matt Damon and Sandra Oh. Given the Daniels' track record with "Everything Everywhere All at Once," expectations for this ensemble are understandably high.
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