Welcome to our 2026 coverage of new films, television shows, music and the pop culture that we are all obsessing over.In this live blog, we’ll cover everything related to awards season, from the Golden Globes to the Grammys to the Oscars. We will also talk about must-see television of the year, the streaming films that get us all talking, and the new buzzy trailers that hope to woo us over to the movie theaters.This will be your hot spot for all things entertainment and pop culture.See below for updates on celebrity news, the new content popping up on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and your other favorite streaming services and the big talkers that are going viral on social media.Julie Andrews Shares Why She ‘Passed’ On Reprising Beloved Role: ‘It’s Too Late For Me’“The Princess Diaries” will be missing its queen in the franchise’s next film.In a recent interview with Today.com, Julie Andrews confirmed that she won’t be reprising her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi alongside Anne Hathaway in the upcoming third installment.“I’m not going to be in it,” Andrews said when asked about the new sequel. “I think the story is slightly different, and I’m not quite sure how they’re dealing with that. But it’s too late for me to do it. I think the story has to continue in Princess Mia. It’s her story. It’s not really mine.”Speaking with InStyle recently as well, the 90-year-old actor explained that she “passed” on returning to the franchise, as she’s since “retired” from onscreen acting because she prefers to stay out of the spotlight and focus more on her voiceover work.“[The film’s creative team] asked me all last year if I would be keen to do it,” Andrews said of appearing in “The Princess Diaries 3.” It was very very hard to say ‘no,’ but I did because I thought I had a wonderful ride and this one I felt would flourish very well and wouldn’t need Granny going in there at my age.”Read more below.Latest Live UpdatesThis Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller Is The No. 1 Movie On Netflix Despite Mixed Reviews: ‘WTF Was That’“The Last House” is currently the No. 1 movie on Netflix. But that popularity hasn’t exactly translated to praise for the film.Directed by Louis Leterrier, the dystopian sci-fi thriller stars Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Noah Sosnowski and Riley Chung as a family of four suddenly sealed inside their home. With no way to escape, they must band together to survive as their resources dwindle and a mysterious, looming threat keeps them trapped inside.According to Netflix’s Top 10 ratings, the film drew more than 27 million views in its first three days on the streamer, making it the most-watched title for the week of Aug. 3-9.Despite its impressive viewership, however, “The Last House” earned a low score of just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. A handful of critics have also slammed the movie as “ridiculous,” “stifling,” “forgettable” and “perfectly terrible.”Some viewers have been equally unimpressed with the film, taking to social media to fire off their thoughts. Here’s what they’re saying online:I watched the last house on Netflix lastnight. Wtf was that. Terrible movie— Tristan🇲🇽🇱🇧 Book Slanger (@HeartlessReader) August 12, 2026