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Roku’s affordable ad-free streaming service, Howdy, just hit a major milestone by reaching a million subscribers. The number comes from a report from Antenna, showing the rapid growth of the service. Roku launched Howdy in August 2025 as a way for Roku to dive into the paid streaming game, while giving viewers a more affordable option, with a price of $2.99 per month. “Priced at less than a cup of coffee, Howdy is ad-free and designed to complement, not compete with, premium services,” said Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood when the service launched. “We’re meeting a real need for consumers who…

Nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on Wednesday, and off-Broadway productions dominated this year’s slate of nominees. Beau the Musical and Mexodus led the field with 10 nominations apiece.  Since Broadway and off-Broadway productions compete against one another in combined categories, many Tony hopefuls were omitted this morning. But some important tea leaves can still be gleaned from these awards. For starters, only two Broadway musicals made the cut in the Drama Desk’s Outstanding Musical lineup: the crowd-pleasers Schmigadoon! and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Two Strangers was also the only Broadway musical…

Influencer Noelle Downing has confirmed her separation from her husband, Danny Porat. Downing, 34, shared the news in the comments section of her latest Instagram post on Tuesday, April 28, after describing herself in the caption of the post as a “single mom,” per People. “Is this the subtle divorce announcement 😢😢,” one person commented, to which Downing responded, “I made an announcement on stories two weeks ago but yeah Danny and I separated back in October ❤️.” Downing and Porat share 3-year-old daughter Ever, who regularly features in Downing’s Instagram posts chronicling her life. Related: Influencer Splits of 2026:…

U.K. sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has taken on worldwide sales rights to “Recluse,” Henry Chaisson’s horror feature slated to world premiere in the Escape From Tribeca section of the Tribeca Film Festival in June, with the company set to launch the title at the Cannes Film Market. The film follows Joan, a sound recordist who retreats to her father’s estate in the aftermath of a devastating fire, only to trace a series of ghostly audio fragments toward a buried family secret – and someone determined to keep it that way. Sasha Frolova (“The Empty Man”) leads the…

The Boys manages to stuff this week’s episode with a handful of celebrity appearances, multiple POVs, and multiple bloody, unexpected deaths. But there’s one performance that stands out from the rest: That of Valorie Curry, who finally gets her chance to shine as Homelander’s fiercest supporter, Firecracker. The Boys Season 5, Episode 5 offers viewers an inside look at Firecracker’s perspective, highlighting the cracks in her facade for the very first time. Homelander’s religious agenda comes to a head in Episode 5 as he, with Firecracker and Oh Father’s help, ramp up their plans of establishing him as America’s one…

Welsh star Catherine Zeta-Jones has joined her fellow countryman Anthony Hopkins in D.J. Caruso’s A Visit to Grandpa’s, which began filming earlier this month. WestEnd Films will handle international sales and will reveal first footage to buyers in Cannes. The initial stills released on Wednesday show the Chicago actress in a yellow dress serving at a bar, and The Silence of the Lambs actor bundled up in a hat and coat. The film, also starring Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk), Artie Wilkinson-Hunt (Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die), Geraldine James (Sherlock Holmes), and Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders), is inspired by Welsh poet…

An exposé about King Charles was released a few years ago and a royal reporter revealed some highly unusual items that the monarch insists on traveling with. In some cases, it’s also being explained why the royal carries these items along with him on trips abroad. With the King and Queen of England currently in the USA on a visit, we’re looking back on this report to see what he usually brings along. Keep reading to find out the 4 unexpected items King Charles insists on traveling with… Photos: Getty Images Posted To:EG King Charles Slideshow Previous ArticleEmily Blunt Reveals…

Netflix is diving back into the world of twisty, emotionally charged thrillers with its latest order by bringing another bestselling novel from Harlan Coben to the screen. This time, the streaming giant is adapting Coben’s 2007 book The Woods as an eight-episode limited series. This continues its successful partnership with the prolific author whose stories have become a staple of Netflix’s global content strategy.The newly announced series, currently in production in the United Kingdom, promises all the hallmarks fans have come to expect from a Coben adaptation. That’s buried secrets, emotional trauma, and a mystery that refuses to stay in…

Turns out that wasn’t actually all after all. It’s been 20 years since Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) quit her job at Runway, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t forgotten those days fetching coffee for the exacting Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep). And through machinations best left discovered onscreen, Andy finds herself once again working for the illustrious magazine editor — though circumstances have certainly changed for both. The first film was a run(a)way hit — earning over $300 million globally, scoring two Oscar nominations and three Golden Globe nominations, including a Golden Globe win for the silver-tongued Streep, who spawned a million…

Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet Prove They’re Still Going Strong on Slam Dunk DateTimothée Chalamet is keeping up with the Knicks alongside his love. After all, the Marty Supreme star had a sweet date night alongside Kylie Jenner during the New York team’s basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. For the April 28 outing, the Kardashians star attended in an all-white ensemble, a simple tank top and jeans adorned with rhinestones. She completed her look with black flip-flops, which showed off her fresh French pedicure. Meanwhile, Timothée—who has been in a relationship with the Kylie Cosmetics founder…