Soho News Today — July 21, 2026
Chloe Fineman on ‘Bittersweet’ Decision to Exit ‘SNL’: ‘I’ve Been Crying Sweet Tears’ and more — today's soho signal.
The world of entertainment and sports is abuzz today, with several notable stories making headlines. In the entertainment world, there's a changing of the guard at Saturday Night Live, as Chloe Fineman announced her exit from the show, citing a "bittersweet" decision that has left her emotional. Meanwhile, two new series are in the works, with Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning set to star in the Paramount+ series "Discretion", which has just added Josh Lucas to its cast, and the "Riverdale" team is bringing a new series, "Afterlife With Archie", to Disney+.
It's not all drama and excitement in the entertainment world, however - the World Cup final between Argentina and France may have ended in a thrilling conclusion on the pitch, but it seems the real action happened off it, as the match ended in a brawl between players and staff from both teams. While sports fans may be reeling from the shocking scenes, entertainment fans have plenty to look forward to, with new series and projects in the works. From comedy and drama to family-friendly fare, there's something for everyone in today's news - and we're breaking it all down for Soho readers.
Today's signal:
• Chloe Fineman on ‘Bittersweet’ Decision to Exit ‘SNL’: ‘I’ve Been Crying Sweet Tears’ (rollingstone.com)
• Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning Paramount+ Series ‘Discretion’ Casts Josh Lucas (variety.com)
• ‘Afterlife With Archie’ Series From ‘Riverdale’ Team Greenlit at Disney+ (variety.com)
• Shoves and Shouting: World Cup Final Ends in a Brawl Between Argentina and Spain (rollingstone.com)