Neil Young Sues Trump's PAC for $10 Million Over 'Rockin' in the Free World' Rally Use
It is the second time Young has sued a Trump political group over the same song, six years after an earlier settlement.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90; George Takei and Co-Stars Pay Tribute
Koenig joined the original series in its second season and appeared across seven Star Trek films.
Collider · +13 outlets
Elvis Presley Catalog Owners Sue Anthropic for Copyright Infringement Over 274 Songs
The suit claims Anthropic used the King's recordings to train its Claude AI model.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Disney+ Strikes Landmark Content Deal With U.K.'s Channel 4 for Network and On-Demand Shows
Disney calls it its most significant local broadcaster arrangement, covering Channel 4 content in the U.K. and Ireland.
Variety · +2 outlets
'Clayface' Tops North American Box Office With $24 Million, Marking Second-Lowest DC Opening
The DC Studios release opened ahead of the field but still trails the studio's historical benchmarks.
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Tovah Feldshuh Rebukes 'Nobody Wants This' Co-Star Adam Brody Over 'Free Palestine' Comments
The Netflix series co-stars are publicly split over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Macklemore Opens 'Free Palestine' Tour in Dublin, Calls for Unity After Ed Sheeran Drop
The rapper was removed as an Ed Sheeran opener over a political speech on stage.
Variety · +14 outlets
The Flaming Lips Announce First Album in Six Years, 'The Teardrop Throbs,' Share Lead Single
The album arrives January 22 via Third Man Records, with 'God Will Control the Werewolves' as the first track.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Laika's 'Wildwood' Opens to $12.2 Million, Giving Stop-Motion Studio a Box Office Comeback
The Travis Knight film's debut is on par with the studio's 'Kubo and the Two Strings.'
Indiewire · +1 outlets
Laika and Fathom Take Legal Action to Stop 'Wildwood' Screenings at L.A.'s Bruin Theatre
The companies cite concerns about the theater operator's values as screenings continued through the weekend.
Indiewire · +3 outlets
A24's Elizabeth Holmes Film 'You Can See Everything' Scores $19.5 Million Second Weekend
The Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim film saw grosses rise from its debut, competing against 'Clayface.'
Indiewire · +5 outlets
Jay-Z Slams AI at SoFi Stadium Tour Closer, Tells Fans 'Question Everything'
He brought out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and others while addressing online criticism of the Los Angeles shows.
Billboard · +3 outlets
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Spotify Allowed Fake Streams of Drake's Music
The class action was filed by Snoop Dogg's cousin RBX.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Heads to Prime Video After Two-Day Theatrical Run
Amazon MGM Studios released the comedy in theaters for a weekend before the streaming debut.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
SAG-AFTRA Actors Launch 'One Job Away' Campaign Over Health Insurance Qualification
Cheyenne Jackson started the effort as actors face a tough Hollywood jobs market.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Netflix Hires Former Apple Exec Steve Wilson to Lead Podcast Acquisitions
The move expands Netflix's push into audio following its first major podcast steps in fall 2025.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Peter Berg Says 'Call of Duty' Movie Will Tackle 'Cost of War,' Not Superhero Tropes
The Paramount adaptation will aim for a grounded tone rather than a comic book feel.
Variety · +1 outlets
Sian Heder Says Oscar Win Gave Her the Power to Get 'Being Heumann' Made
The 'CODA' filmmaker returns with a film about disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
The Hollywood Reporter