Jay-Z Confirmed to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027 at SoFi Stadium
The Roc Nation founder will headline the NFL's biggest stage in February 2027, two decades after his last major halftime appearance.
Pitchfork · +11 outlets
Hasan Piker Sues CNN Commentator Scott Jennings for $72.5M Over Lynching Quote
The streamer alleges Jennings manipulated a clip to make it appear he endorsed lynching Black Americans.
Variety · +3 outlets
Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison in Iran After Releasing New Film
The Oscar-nominated, Palme d'Or-winning director has also been barred from travel and social media for two years.
Indiewire · +8 outlets
Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90 as William Shatner Pays Tribute
Shatner remembered his longtime co-star as a man who genuinely loved the Star Trek community.
Rolling Stone · +13 outlets
Melanie Lynskey to Star in Paramount+ True-Crime Limited Series 'Mushroom Murders'
The six-episode drama is based on the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case that convicted Australian Erin Patterson.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Amazon MGM Studios Japan to Double Investment in Original Local Content
New Japan head Buddy Marini outlined an expanded slate of live-action films and series at TIFFCOM.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Hits Prime Video Five Days After Theatrical Release
The film's rapid pivot to streaming follows weak reviews and a disappointing box office run.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Entertainment Becomes World's Second Most Valuable Sector at $332.5B, Interbrand Finds
The sector overtook automotive on the strength of Netflix, YouTube and Spotify despite Hollywood layoffs.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Danny Masterson Loses Rape Conviction Appeal, Vows to Take Fight to State Supreme Court
The former That '70s Show star is serving a 30-year sentence in California.
Rolling Stone · +1 outlets
Academy Chiefs Say Oscars Will Always Reward Human Excellence in AI Era
Academy leadership in Tokyo also signaled openness to further tweaks to international feature rules.
Variety · +2 outlets
The Chats Announce Third Album 'Half Cut' and 17-Date Australian Tour
The Australian punk band's new record and extensive national run arrive amid wide coverage across local music press.
Noise11 · +10 outlets
CHVRCHES Return With New Single 'Overthinker' Ahead of First Album in Nearly Six Years
The Scottish synth-pop trio's single precedes their forthcoming album All The King's Men.
Billboard · +11 outlets
Neil Young Sues Again to Stop Trump from Playing 'Rockin' in the Free World' at Rallies
The musician has repeatedly objected to unauthorized political use of his catalog.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Val Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba Make Amends After DWTS Suspension Drama
The pro dancer returned to the ballroom after a one-week hiatus over a joke referencing Will Smith's Oscars incident.
Deadline · +14 outlets
DWTS Horror Movie Night Sends Two Couples Home and Delivers First Perfect Score
Routines were inspired by films including Sinners and The Omen during the Halloween-themed episode.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
The Flaming Lips Announce First Album in Six Years, 'The Teardrop Throbs', for January 2027
The announcement came with a lengthy Wayne Coyne post and lead single 'God Will Control The Werewolves'.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Sarah Snook to Lead Limited TV Series Adaptation of 'The Birds'
The Daphne du Maurier story gets a limited series treatment with the Succession star attached.
The Hollywood News
HBO's Harry Potter Series Finalizes Casting for James, Lily and Charlie Weasley
The series continues filling out its ensemble ahead of its debut on the streaming service.
yahoo · +1 outlets