Entertainment news spans celebrity projects, music releases, film festivals, and streaming deals, with major announcements from actors like Dwayne Johnson and Viola Davis alongside music industry developments from U2 and Green Day.

Dwayne Johnson to star in 'Free Byrd,' a drama about a motorcycle stuntman with dementia, directed by Greg Kwedar of 'Sing Sing,' marking a significant role departure for the action star.

Mariska Hargitay will host the Emmys, becoming the first woman to emcee the ceremony in 15 years, signaling a shift in award show representation.

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's JuVee Productions secured a first-look deal at Universal Global Television to develop the drama series 'Pawn,' expanding their production portfolio.

U2 released new single 'Street of Dreams' from their upcoming studio album, with Rolling Stone ranking all of the band's album leadoff singles in anticipation of the release.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong will front a punk supergroup honoring the Ramones, while the band also released new song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' challenging themes of mortality and defiance.

Rolling Stone's video series 'The Breakdown' and 'My Life in 10 Songs' are being adapted for Netflix, expanding the publication's content reach to streaming audiences.

Geena Davis will play serial killer Dorothea Puente in a true crime drama developing at HBO, continuing her recent work in prestige television productions.

'Shark Tank' Season 18 will feature guest sharks including MrBeast and Mindy Kaling, alongside the 'Diary of a CEO' host, bringing celebrity entrepreneurs into the investment show format.

Duffy performed her first live show in 15 years at a secret London concert, marking a significant return for the Welsh singer after a prolonged absence from the stage.

The Sarajevo Film Festival launched a new award, Prix Cineplexx, selected by festival audiences, expanding opportunities for audience engagement in film award recognition.