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Spotlight18 stories ›

Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $1B international, global at $1.67B; summer box office nears $4B
Sony/Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the second-fastest film to cross $1B overseas while its $145M US second weekend helped push the summer domestic b
Deadline · +4 outlets
The Odyssey becomes Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing movie ever with $1.1B global
Universal's Homer epic passed The Dark Knight Rises to set a new personal box office record for director Christopher Nolan.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Paramount makes theater deals for 30 films a year post WBD acquisition; Cinema United remains anti-merger
Paramount has made written commitments to theaters for 30 films a year following its planned merger with Warner Bros, while exhibition group Cinema United still
Deadline · +14 outlets
House of the Dragon season 3 finale draws cast and creator reaction to big deaths and book changes
Following the season three finale's slew of casualties, showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D'Arcy, Phia Saban, James Norton and others discuss major deaths i
Deadline · +5 outlets
Ben Jones, Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard and Georgia congressman, dies at 84
Ben Jones, the actor turned two-term Georgia congressman known for playing Cooter Davenport on The Dukes of Hazzard, died of a heart attack at age 84.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Ariana Grande's Petal debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with her best first-week numbers in seven years
Ariana Grande earned her seventh No. 1 album with Petal, bowing with 295,000 equivalent album units, her best opening-week figure this decade.
Variety · +14 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Spider-Man: Brand New Day nears $143M second weekend, best-ever 10-day start
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is delivering the best-ever 10-day start at the domestic box office with an estimated $143M second weekend, crossing $1.2B globally an
The Hollywood Reporter · +15 outlets
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey crosses $1B at global box office
Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey has surpassed $1 billion globally, setting a new personal best for Nolan and overtaking The Dark Knight Rises' lifetime hau
hypebeast.com · +14 outlets
DC (Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut) sees strong Day 2 jump at Indian box office
Lokesh Kanagaraj's Tamil action film DC, starring Wamiqa Gabbi, grossed over Rs 10 crore in India after a 52% jump on its second day following positive reviews.
The Indian Express · +14 outlets
Olivia Wilde says she fought for theatrical release of The Invite at Locarno
Olivia Wilde revealed at the Locarno Film Festival that she had to fight to ensure her new film The Invite received a theatrical release, criticizing streaming
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Dwayne Johnson reacts to Moana live-action remake box office struggles and mixed reviews
Dwayne Johnson addressed the underperformance and mixed critical reception of Disney's live-action Moana remake, stating he respects all feedback.
Gulf News · +14 outlets
Awarapan 2 opens with Rs 11 crore+ in India, set to beat original's lifetime
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 launched with over Rs 11 crore on opening day, on track to surpass the lifetime collection of the original Awarapan.
IMDb · +12 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Netflix reportedly cancels David Fincher's American 'Squid Game' series
Multiple outlets report Netflix has shelved David Fincher's planned English-language Squid Game spinoff, which had been linked to Cate Blanchett.
A.V. Club · +14 outlets
'Ted Lasso' Season 4 premieres; Jamie Tartt written off after cast exit
Ted Lasso Season 4 premiered with the Kansas City-set storyline, revealing how Jamie Tartt was written off after a surprise cast exit.
Us Weekly · +15 outlets
Netflix debuts 'Operation Safed Sagar' Kargil War series to strong reviews
Netflix released Operation Safed Sagar, a series about India's air war in the 1999 Kargil conflict, drawing positive reviews across Indian outlets.
Variety · +14 outlets
Starz airs 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' series finale
The Power prequel Raising Kanan wrapped up Friday as Starz premiered its series finale.
TVLine · +14 outlets
Marvel confirms 'X-Men '97' Seasons 3 and 4 premiere windows
Marvel has confirmed when the next two seasons of the animated X-Men '97 will premiere, per Collider's exclusive.
Collider · +14 outlets
Conan O'Brien's 'Must Go' travel series moves to HBO for Season 3
The Emmy-nominated travel show, formerly a Max original, will air on HBO during Season 3.
TVLine · +14 outlets

Music10 stories ›

Universal, Sony sue Canadian streaming app Musi over 'parasitic' YouTube sourcing
UMG and Sony Music have filed copyright action in Canada against the streaming app Musi, coordinated by IFPI and Music Canada, alleging it unlawfully sources mu
Billboard
Madonna and Kylie Minogue release first collaboration 'Love Sensation' remixes
The pop superstars team up for the first time on 'Love Sensation' remixes helmed by Stuart Price, marking a notable first-ever collaboration between the two art
Billboard
CoComelon movie teaser trailer debuts, featuring SZA and Justin Tranter music
The first teaser for 'CoComelon: The Movie' has arrived, with SZA lending her voice and Justin Tranter contributing original music to the franchise's theatrical
Billboard
Ryan Murphy says he may revisit scrapped Ariana Grande American Horror Story role
Ryan Murphy addresses Ariana Grande's exit from American Horror Story, saying he might revisit the scrapped role he had planned for the star at a later time.
Billboard
Son of opera singer Jubilant Sykes pleads not guilty to father's murder
Micah Sykes, arrested in December for the fatal stabbing of his father, opera singer Jubilant Sykes, has entered a not guilty plea.
Billboard
Peter Katsis, manager of Backstreet Boys and Smashing Pumpkins, dies at 69
The veteran music manager and co-founder of Prospect Park Entertainment passed away at age 69, having guided acts including the Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpki
Billboard

Gossip18 stories ›

Perez Hilton hospitalized after TikTok livestream; TikTok cites 'moderator error' for delay
Hilton remains hospitalized in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt during a TikTok livestream that stayed up for 15-20 minutes; TikTok blames moderator erro
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Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes face federal lawsuit over Kansas City steakhouse role
The two NFL stars are accused of downplaying their role in a Kansas City steakhouse after being hit with a federal lawsuit, per court docs obtained by TMZ.
TMZ.com
Carrie Underwood returning for 14th season of 'Sunday Night Football'
Underwood will return to NBC's Sunday Night Football for a 14th consecutive season, though some fans are calling for a change.
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Nolan Wells friends hire Trump attorney, launch own Horn Island investigation
As mystery surrounds the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, his friends have lawyered up with President Trump's attorney and their legal team is heading to Horn
TMZ.com
Joan Jett, 67, cancels concerts after breaking back, undergoing surgery
The rocker underwent secret surgery after breaking her back and has canceled upcoming concerts.
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Kevin Hart's company loses bid to keep fight with ex-employees private
A Los Angeles Superior Court denied Kevin Hart's company's effort to move a legal battle with two former employees into private arbitration, per court docs.
TMZ.com

Awards18 stories ›

Ricky Gervais explains why he will never host another awards show
Ricky Gervais, in a new interview, explains the reasons he will not host an awards show again, coinciding with critical mauling of his new Netflix sitcom Alley
The Daily Telegraph · +14 outlets
Ricky Gervais' new Netflix sitcom Alley Cats debuts to dismal Rotten Tomatoes score
Ricky Gervais' new Netflix sitcom Alley Cats is not performing as a streaming hit and has drawn poor reviews from critics, which Gervais has shrugged off.
MovieWeb · +2 outlets
Andrew Garfield and Demi Moore party together at Tallulah Willis' wedding, fueling romance rumors
Andrew Garfield attended Demi Moore's daughter Tallulah's wedding, over a year after they first sparked dating rumors, reigniting speculation about their relati
Daily Mail · +3 outlets
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Ariana Grande's new album Petal debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and she thanked fans for the achievement.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Ariana Grande exits 'American Horror Story', TV boss breaks silence
A TV boss broke silence on Ariana Grande quitting the hit drama show American Horror Story, following reports of her plan to step back from public life.
the-sun.com · +2 outlets
Grammys remove BTS videos after boycott, claim of deleted Asian pop category fact-checked
Reports that the Grammys deleted the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and removed BTS videos following a boycott have sparked controversy, with a fact-
Indiatimes · +9 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Met Gala 2027 to honor John Galliano with costume exhibit theme, sparking backlash
The Costume Institute announced John Galliano as the subject of the 2027 Met Gala exhibit, drawing criticism from those citing the designer's past antisemitic r
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Fecal Matter, Montreal avant-garde fashion brand, gains celebrity following from Zendaya, Madonna, Kylie Jenner
The boundary-pushing brand Matières Fécales has moved from cult status to major red carpets, worn by top celebrities and closing Paris Fashion Week.
The Star · +7 outlets
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner reportedly married, wedding coverage highlights fashion
Reports of Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's marriage include coverage of the Sicily wedding photoshoot and best-dressed guests at the event.
Mshale · +10 outlets
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest list snubs and fashion coverage circulate
Coverage around the reported Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding focuses on which celebrities were snubbed from the guest list and the outfits worn at the eve
Mshale · +14 outlets
Charlize Theron's red carpet looks generate buzz, including fishnet catsuit at 'The Old Guard 2' premiere
Charlize Theron's recent red carpet outfits, including a fishnet catsuit at the 'The Old Guard 2' premiere, are drawing fashion attention.
Mshale · +2 outlets
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly married in intimate ceremony
GMA co-hosts discussed a sweet detail from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's vows at their reportedly intimate wedding.
Mshale · +14 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Disney-TikTok deal gives creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar characters
Disney and TikTok struck a global content-sharing deal allowing creators to use Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters in short-form videos, with creator conten
The Verge · +15 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes 2026's highest-grossing movie in under a week
Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the highest-grossing film of 2026 after less than a week at the box office, with reports it could challenge Star Wars: The Forc
ScreenRant · +14 outlets
Disney CEO admits Mandalorian and Grogu, Moana underperformed at box office
Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and Moana underperformed at the box office but said they fueled other parts of the co
Variety · +14 outlets
Disney plans to move merchandise business closer to Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars studios
Disney announced plans to move its merchandise business closer to its Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars creative studios, sending DIS stock higher.
Stocktwits · +14 outlets
Disney Q3 earnings soar as Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar fuel streaming boom
Disney's Q3 earnings rose sharply, driven by streaming growth from its Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar franchises.
complex.com
Sony unveils new Spider-Man-related movie after Brand New Day
Sony officially unveiled a new Spider-Man-related film following Spider-Man: Brand New Day, signaling the continued expansion of the franchise.
IMDb · +14 outlets

Biz15 stories ›

Warner Bros. Discovery revenue falls short on weak box office, NBA loss; streaming revenue up 10%
WBD's Q2 results missed revenue estimates as a weak theatrical slate and the absence of NBA rights dragged on studio and ad revenue, while the streaming segment
Deadline · +15 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day passes $1B at global box office, becomes 2026's highest-grossing film
The Sony/Marvel film crossed $1 billion globally with the second-fastest pace ever, boosting confidence in the Avengers franchise and demonstrating Spider-Man's
The Hollywood Reporter · +15 outlets
Judge sets Paramount-Warner Bros. antitrust trial for March 2027
The US antitrust trial over Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery was scheduled for March 2027, while UK regulators a
Variety · +15 outlets
Disney Q3 earnings beat driven by Toy Story 5, parks, streaming profit
Disney reported strong quarterly results with Disney+ hitting a major profit milestone, Toy Story 5 crossing $1 billion, and a $100M tariff refund, while restru
Deadline · +14 outlets
Disney CEO admits The Mandalorian and Grogu and Moana underperformed at box office
Disney's CEO acknowledged that recent theatrical releases missed expectations but noted they still drove value across other parts of the company like streaming
Variety · +14 outlets
Paramount Skydance lifts full-year profit outlook, Q2 beats as streaming hits 81.6M subs
Paramount Skydance raised its EBITDA target to $3.9B after a Q2 beat driven by streaming profit growth and studio profitability, as it navigates the Warner Bros
finance.biggo.com · +3 outlets