SNL Halloween Cold Open Brings Back Tom Hanks' David S. Pumpkins With Trump and Nicki Minaj
The sketch show's Halloween opener targeted President Trump's campaign rhetoric and featured a spoof of Nicki Minaj days after her appearance at a Trump rally.
Variety · +8 outlets
Judge Again Dismisses Trump's $10B Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter
A federal judge in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice for a second time, finding Trump failed to show actual malice.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Deep Purple Postpone Shows as Singer Ian Gillan Is Hospitalized in Germany
The 81-year-old frontman was hospitalized after an unspecified medical emergency, and the band expects to resume touring next week.
Rolling Stone · +10 outlets
SNL Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart With Clip From His 1994 Episode
The show honored the late former host, who died at 86, with an archive clip before the goodnights.
Deadline · +8 outlets
Green Room Director Recalls How Patrick Stewart 'Saved' the Film From Being Scrapped
Jeremy Saulnier said the film was close to shutting down until Stewart expressed interest in the project.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Michael Douglas Says Jack Nicholson Is 'Well' but Has 'Disappeared' From Public Life
Douglas said his longtime friend is fine and enjoying a quiet life away from the spotlight.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Gracie Abrams Performs on SNL in Baz Luhrmann-Inspired Romeo + Juliet Costume
The singer played songs from her album Daughter from Hell and its deluxe edition during the Halloween episode.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Inde Navarrette Mocks Shane Gillis' Gym Joke in SNL Hosting Debut
The Obsession actress referenced her Marvel X-Men training while swiping at a Gillis joke about women dressing a certain way at the gym.
Variety · +4 outlets
SNL Weekend Update Weighs In on Israel and Mocks Trump's Midterm Messaging
The Halloween edition featured a Pennywise cameo and jabs at the president's closing stump message.
Variety · +1 outlets
Milwaukee Brewers Celebrate World Series Win on SNL Weekend Update With Bobby Moynihan's Drunk Uncle
Manager Pat Murphy and players Christian Yelich and Brice Turang appeared with the trophy during the segment.
Variety · +10 outlets
Netflix's Brad Pitt Film 'Cliff Booth' Won't Screen at Regal or Cinemark IMAX
David Fincher's film gets an exclusive IMAX theatrical window via AMC's 500 screens beginning Thanksgiving.
Indiewire · +7 outlets
Celebrity Traitors Finale Draws Record Ratings but Mixed Reviews
The BBC reality series ended its 2026 run with winners revealed amid criticism that the season was too gentle.
The Independent · +9 outlets
Taika Waititi Calls Klara and the Sun Critics 'Irrelevant' Over Negative Reviews
The Oscar winner defended his Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams film by citing its 78% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Harry Styles Closes Record-Breaking MSG Residency With Harryween Show and 30 Nights Banner
Jalen Brunson honored the singer at Madison Square Garden, where he covered Talking Heads' Psycho Killer dressed as a New York City rat.
Rolling Stone · +14 outlets
Japan's Anime Industry Hits a Record $28 Billion in 2025
The sector posted record revenue as global demand for anime continues to climb.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Godzilla Minus Zero Cast Revisit Hollywood Ovation at Tokyo International Film Festival
Yamazaki Takashi's follow-up to Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One opens in Japan days after the festival appearance.
Variety · +1 outlets
Paapa Essiedu Defends Severus Snape Casting in HBO's Harry Potter Series
The actor addressed controversy over his casting after advocating for trans rights, ahead of the show's Christmas debut.
Deadline
Heidi Klum Dresses as a Severed Hand for Her Annual Halloween Party
The supermodel continued her tradition of elaborate costumes at her yearly star-studded Halloween event.
Variety · +1 outlets