Alexander Payne Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'The Holdovers' Script
Screenwriter Simon Stephenson alleges the Oscar-nominated film was based on his unproduced screenplay set in a children's hospital.
Variety · +6 outlets
Hayden Panettiere's Death Ruled Accidental as Police Close Investigation
The Greenville, South Carolina police department concluded its investigation after the coroner's determination.
Rolling Stone · +13 outlets
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated 'Breaking Away' and 'Barney Miller' Star, Dies at 95
The Tony, Emmy and Oscar nominee starred in the original production of Company and died in Manhattan.
Variety · +13 outlets
Alphabet Misses Q3 Targets as YouTube Ad Revenue Rises 9% to $11.2 Billion
Alphabet shares fell 8% in after-hours trading after overall financials undershot Wall Street expectations.
Deadline · +5 outlets
George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership Team Across Studios, Sports, Entertainment and News
The co-chair and chief content officer named 10 top executives in a restructuring.
Deadline · +13 outlets
J. Cole Addresses Kendrick Lamar Feud, Confirms He Is Not Retiring
Cole had previously said The Fall-Off would be his final album.
Billboard · +6 outlets
Everything But the Girl Announce New Album 'Blue Reservoir', First Single 'Young and Dumb'
It is the duo's eleventh album and follows 2024's Fuse, their first release in 24 years.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
The Chats Announce New Album 'Half Cut' and 17-Date Australian Tour
The Australian punk band's third album arrives in March and is paired with a single, 'Off It'.
Music Feeds · +13 outlets
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Extends Theatrical Run, Hits Streaming
Amazon MGM says the film 'delivered against our goals' as it moves to Prime Video.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Create Music Group Acquires Minority Stake in DistroKid
The deal is the latest in Create's recent string of investments in the independent music space.
Billboard · +10 outlets
Chinese Box Office Flop 'Sanxingdui: Future Past' Shows AI Limits in Theaters
The fully AI-generated feature made just $181,000 in its opening weekend against a $1.5 million budget.
Indiewire · +10 outlets
DIIV Announce 2027 World Tour Behind New Album 'ZIRP!', Share Single 'Dare Me'
The tour spans the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan.
Pitchfork · +10 outlets
Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung and T'Nia Miller Join Cuaron's Apple Series 'Ascension'
The three join as series regulars in Alfonso Cuaron's upcoming Apple TV show.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Skydance Sports Chief Jesse Sisgold Exits for RedBird Capital Role
The longtime Skydance executive moves to an advisory role at backer RedBird Capital amid Cheeks' restructuring.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Pro-Palestine Activists Attempted to Ignite Boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G Sequel
The campaign included AI-fueled mass mailings to pressure exhibitors, according to a report.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Chvrches Release New Single 'Overthinker' Ahead of First Album in Nearly 6 Years
The single precedes the band's upcoming 2027 album All The King's Men.
Billboard · +9 outlets
Jamie Dornan Discusses Pressure of Playing Aragorn in 'The Hunt for Gollum'
Dornan says he is not trying to outdo Viggo Mortensen's performance in the Andy Serkis film.
Deadline · +1 outlets
HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Eyes Accelerated Production for Season 2
A second season is in the works as the cast continues to grow ahead of Season 1's debut.
Deadline · +1 outlets