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Entertainment News Roundup: Cannes and Music Festivals

Updated 2026-05-20 14:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Sophie Thatcher discusses her career highlights at the Cannes Film Festival. Director Ron Howard premieres a documentary about photographer Richard Avedon, while New York City unveils its 2026 music festival schedule featuring various artists.

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Variety

New York Music Month Unveils 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, Frankie Grande and More

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the full slate of programming for the 9th annual New York Music Month, the city’s official music festival, held every June. This year’s schedule includes more than 60 free events for artists, industry professionals, and

2026-05-20 14:25 UTC

Variety

Ron Howard on Capturing Photographer Richard Avedon’s ‘Artistic Endurance’ in Cannes Documentary: ‘You Can Be Commercial and Not a Sellout’

Over the weekend, Ron Howard made his ninth trip to the Cannes Film Festival to debut his latest documentary, “Avedon,” about the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. But, en route to the French Riviera, the Oscar-winning director made a pit stop at the University of Oklahoma to receive an honorar

2026-05-20 14:26 UTC

Variety

Sophie Thatcher on Making ‘Her Private Hell,’ How Nicolas Winding Refn Became the ‘Cool Dad I Never Had’ and Wanting to Work With More European Directors: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Safe’

Sophie Thatcher hasn’t been sleeping much lately. “It’s been a blur,” the 25-year-old actor says when we meet Tuesday afternoon on a rooftop in Cannes. It’s the “Yellowjackets” and “Heretic” breakout’s first time at the film festival — thou

2026-05-20 14:30 UTC