Gary Talks This Week's Entertainment News June 22, 2026

In this week's episode of Gary Talks, Gary looks at one of the hottest trends in live music as tribute bands are becoming bigger business than ever, with audiences flocking to see recreations of legendary acts from Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd to ABBA and Queen. Gary also breaks down the latest summer box office news including the massive opening weekend success of Pixar and Disney's Toy Story 5, the continued strength of theatrical releases in 2026, and whether Warner Bros. and DC Studios may have reason to worry about the upcoming opening weekend prospects for James Gunn's Supergirl starring Milly Alcock. On television, Gary reviews the Season 3 premiere of HBO's House of the Dragon and examines a growing trend in Hollywood as celebrities such as Halsey, Hugh Laurie and others increasingly clap back at YouTube reviewers, social media critics and online commentators. Finally, Gary pays tribute to the late television legend James Burrows, the Emmy-winning director and producer behind some of the most beloved sitcoms in television history including Cheers, Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men. Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91