Isabella Soares

HBO Max has a handful of exciting titles to tune in for this fall. Not only will "The Gilded Age" come back for Season 4, but there is also a new iteration of "Harry Potter" that promises to bring magic back into our living rooms. The streaming service has been on a streak of compelling releases so far, with several HBO Max titles nominated for the 2026 Emmys, including "The Pitt," "The Comeback," and "Hacks." The DC series "Lanterns," which premiered in August, will also continue to release new episodes every Sunday until October 4.

Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80, originally left the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to become a star — and become a star she did. Her Southern charm, kind-hearted spirit, and savvy storytelling allowed her to shine throughout her lifetime. With a career that spanned 60 years, Parton's passion extended beyond country music, leaving a lasting impression on fans through her contributions to TV and film.

Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80 , originally left the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to become a star — and become a star she did.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says that his company's data showed no indication that Squid Game would become such a hit — proving that great TV requires risk.

Isabella Soares "Squid Game" proved that great TV requires a leap of faith. According to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, "nothing in the

Mariska Hargitay might play a tough cop on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," but her influence extends far beyond her work on screen. The actor known for playing Detective Olivia Benson, the longest-running character in a primetime drama, is also an activist for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through her Joyful Heart Foundation. As a survivor herself, Hargitay made it her mission to help people feel empowered to come forward with their stories.

From taking flight with Tom Cruise on the set of "Top Gun: Maverick" to starring in blockbuster hits like "Anyone But You," Glen Powell is at the top of his game.

Ryan Phillippe once led a short-lived military series based on a Mark Wahlberg thriller, alongside Omar Epps. "Shooter" was a USA Network series that ran from 2016 to 2018. The show followed a former Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger (Phillippe), who tries to clear his name after being hired to protect the President only to get subsequently framed for murder. Epps played his former commanding officer, Isaac Johnson. "Shooter" is inspired by Wahlberg's 2007 film of the same name, which didn't exactly hit the mark with critics, nor make a splash at the box office. Audiences weren't kind to the movie, and history seems to be repeating with its adaptation.

"Titanic" might've been the launchpad for Kate Winslet's long-standing career in Hollywood, but she's accomplished so much since James Cameron's 1997 film.

There aren't many actors who traverse between the MCU and indie films, but Sebastian Stan has chosen that seldom-traveled path. The Romanian-American actor, who first got noticed on "Gossip Girl," has become something of a Hollywood chameleon. From wearing tattoos to play Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee in "Pam & Tommy" to donning a wig and orange-tinted makeup to portray Donald Trump in "The Apprentice," no part is too daunting for Stan.