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Spotlight18 stories ›

Trump's Kennedy Center takeover pushes National Symphony Orchestra into crisis
The addition of Trump's name to the Kennedy Center has led to artist cancellations, legal disputes, and internal turmoil at the institution.
The Washington Post · +12 outlets
Bob Iger joins ownership group of Los Angeles Lakers
The former Disney CEO brings an unprecedented Hollywood profile to NBA ownership, sparking speculation about his impact on the franchise.
Deadline · +14 outlets
DGA and IATSE urge California to settle Paramount-WBD merger lawsuit
Hollywood's biggest unions warn that prolonged litigation threatens jobs and industry stability.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Forbes fires top editor after secret $6 million payment discovered
The editor received an undisclosed payment from a source whose identity has not been revealed.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
Paramount discussed creating oversight board for CNN independence in Warner deal
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Paramount has considered an editorial board to preserve CNN's independence post-merger.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Bob Chapek memoir 'Behind the Castle Walls' set for September release
The ousted Disney CEO asks whether he was made a scapegoat in his upcoming book about his tenure.
Deadline · +7 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Spider-Man: Brand New Day passes $700M domestic, chases all-time records
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $700M domestic and passed Titanic globally, continuing a historic box office run with a third weekend at No. 1.
IMDb · +15 outlets
The End of Oak Street eyes $20M-$25M opening as it opens against Spider-Man
Anne Hathaway's dinosaur adventure The End of Oak Street is tracking for a solid but distant No. 2 debut behind Spider-Man's third weekend.
/Film · +6 outlets
Toronto International Film Festival adds Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine, Werner Herzog's Bucking Fastard to lineup
TIFF's 2026 lineup is finalized with additions including McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine, Herzog's Bucking Fastard, and Cody Fern's The Idiot(s).
Deadline · +9 outlets
July box office climbs 35% as The Odyssey becomes biggest film of the year
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey crossed $500M domestic and became 2026's highest-grossing film, with strong China pre-sales.
uk.themedialeader.com · +5 outlets
Josephine trailer released starring Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan for Sundance hit thriller
The psychological thriller Josephine, which won awards at Sundance, has debuted its first trailer and confirmed its release date.
Deadline · +14 outlets
New York Film Festival unveils Spotlight slate with Tom McCarthy's A Statement, Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut
The 64th New York Film Festival announced three world premieres and a robust lineup for its Spotlight section.
Variety · +8 outlets

TV18 stories ›

'Seinfeld' stays on Netflix for another five years as Paramount extends licensing deal
Netflix and Paramount have renewed their licensing agreement for Seinfeld, keeping the sitcom on the platform for five more years.
The Express Tribune · +8 outlets
Netflix and Paramount extend 'Seinfeld' licensing deal for another five years
Seinfeld will remain on Netflix for five more years as part of a renewed licensing agreement between Netflix and Paramount.
Deadline · +14 outlets
'Reacher' Season 4 premieres to record Rotten Tomatoes score
Prime Video's Reacher returned for its fourth season, debuting with a record-setting critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.
ScreenRant · +14 outlets
Jessica Lange returns to 'American Horror Story' Season 13 on one condition
After a nine-year absence, Jessica Lange has agreed to return as a series regular for American Horror Story: 13 with a stipulation for co-creator Ryan Murphy.
TVLine · +14 outlets
'The Lowdown' Season 2 gets FX premiere date and plot details
FX's series The Lowdown starring Tommy Lee Jones will premiere its second season in October with new character additions.
TVLine · +14 outlets
'S.W.A.T. Exiles' renewed for Season 2 before series premiere on Starz
Shemar Moore's S.W.A.T. spinoff Exiles has been picked up for a second season at Starz ahead of its series premiere.
IMDb · +14 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Rod Stewart Cancels North American Farewell Tour After Heart Procedure
The 81-year-old singer had to cancel tour dates after a heart procedure, saying he is already feeling better and on the mend.
Billboard · +14 outlets
BMG and Suno Reach Licensing Deal for AI Music Model
The deal settles Suno's past use of BMG works and requires artists and songwriters to opt in for their music to be used in AI training and outputs, as Spotify a
Billboard · +6 outlets
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Earns Her Sixth No. 1 Album in Canada and Seventh on Billboard 200
Ariana Grande's album 'Petal' tops charts in the US (Billboard 200 for the seventh time), Canada (sixth No. 1), and Germany (first time).
The Music Universe · +12 outlets
Stray Kids Dominate Global Charts With 'This & That', Selling 1.83 Million Copies on First Day
Stray Kids' new release 'This & That' tops album charts worldwide with 1.83 million first-day sales and maintains a No. 1 streak on iTunes.
Music Times · +5 outlets
Jonas Brothers to Headline NFL Halftime Show at Melbourne Game Between 49ers and Rams
The first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia on Sept. 10 will feature the Jonas Brothers at halftime, streamed on Netflix.
Billboard · +7 outlets
BTS Charts 20 Weeks on Billboard Hot 100 With 'Swim', Tying 'Butter'
BTS's 'Swim' ties with 'Butter' for the group's longest Hot 100 run at 20 weeks, part of a strong K-pop showing on the Billboard charts.
The Korea Herald · +12 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

AOC and Fiance Riley Roberts Split Two Years Ago, TMZ Confirms
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her longtime fiance broke up roughly two years ago, per a TMZ confirmation.
TMZ.com · +8 outlets
Perez Hilton's Mom Files for Temporary Custody of His Three Kids After Self-Harm Incident
The celebrity blogger's mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed for custody citing the children should not be subjected to further harm.
TMZ.com · +14 outlets
Tom Segura Breaks Silence on Divorce From Christina Pazsitzky
The couple, who share two sons, separated after 18 years. Segura called the split a horrible experience on their podcast.
Page Six · +7 outlets
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance With All Three Kids
The family of five attended the premiere of The Rivals of Amziah King in Texas.
Page Six · +14 outlets
Paris Jackson Lifts Lid on Super Secretive Childhood With Michael Jackson
Paris described her late father as a really funny guy in an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
Page Six
Paris Jackson lifts lid on super secretive childhood with dad Michael
Paris described her late father as a really funny guy in an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
Page Six

Awards18 stories ›

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to $12.5B deal to buy the Lakers, AP source says
The blockbuster acquisition would transfer ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise.
FOX 56 News · +14 outlets
Nikki Glaser fires UTA, signs with WME
The comedian and Golden Globes host made a surprise agency switch, leaving UTA after five years for WME.
Readers.id · +4 outlets
Netflix acquires 2 major Oscars 2027 contenders
Netflix adds two significant awards-season films to its 2027 slate.
AOL.com · +6 outlets
Hugh Laurie faces backlash after saying Sophie Cunningham was right that trans women should be banned from female sports
The House star receives criticism for his remarks supporting Sophie Cunningham's position on transgender athletes in women's sports.
Daily Mail · +4 outlets
TV Academy Hall of Fame not worried about Emmy count
The TV Academy addresses concerns about the number of Emmys being distributed.
IMDb · +1 outlets
Emmys: Fox, Peacock, Disney+ among juried award winners; 'The Masked Singer', 'The Traitors' top list
Juried Emmy winners announced with Fox, Peacock and Disney+ programs receiving honors.
Yahoo News UK · +3 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodríguez in intimate Portugal wedding
The couple wed in a private ceremony in Portugal after 10 years together; details about the wedding and Rodríguez's engagement ring are widely covered.
instyle.com · +14 outlets
Sabyasachi partners with The Metropolitan Museum of Art on high jewelry collection
Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee announces a multi-year tie-up with The Met to debut an art-inspired high jewelry collection.
jckonline.com · +14 outlets
Celebrities take liberties with 2026 Met Gala theme
Coverage of the 2026 Met Gala includes theme interpretations, Beyoncé's return after a decade, and reports that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez avoided the event.
PIX11 · +14 outlets
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez splits from fiancé Riley Roberts
TMZ reports that AOC and her fiancé Riley Roberts have ended their engagement; the congresswoman has not confirmed the breakup.
TMZ · +14 outlets
Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift was 'the best night of my life'
Vogue reports on Kelce's comments about the couple's wedding, though details remain private.
Vogue · +14 outlets
Ariana Grande hard-launches relationship with Ricky Alvarez on Instagram
Grande made her relationship with dancer Ricky Alvarez Instagram official, confirming dating rumors.
ELLE · +14 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Star Wars and Marvel announce first-ever 'Hope Assembles' comic crossover, written by Kevin Smith for 2027
Lucasfilm and Marvel Comics officially announce the five-issue miniseries 'Hope Assembles,' the first official crossover between the two Disney-owned franchises
Yahoo · +15 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits rare box office milestone in less than three weeks
The latest Spider-Man film continues its strong theatrical run, crossing a significant box office threshold rapidly after release.
ScreenRant · +14 outlets
Paramount sets 'Possession' remake for June 2027 with Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley
Director Parker Finn's remake of the 1981 Andrzej Zulawski horror film gets a June 2027 summer release date opposite an animated dragon sequel.
SSBCrack · +14 outlets
Avengers: Secret Wars and Star Wars: Starfighter confirmed for IMAX
Both highly anticipated franchise films are set for IMAX releases, with unconfirmed rumors of the Thor: Ragnarok Hulk returning in Secret Wars.
Cosmic Book News · +10 outlets
LEGO 'Iron Falcon' set revealed for 2027 Star Wars x Marvel crossover line
LEGO's tie-in product for the Star Wars/Marvel crossover 'Hope Assembles' surfaces, featuring hybrid minifigures like 'Spider-Han' and 'Hulkbacca.'
StoneWars.com · +5 outlets
IMAX CEO says 'Star Wars: Starfighter' is 'a throwback to the Harrison Ford kind of Star Wars'
The IMAX CEO describes the upcoming Star Wars film as returning to the tone of the original trilogy with Harrison Ford-era sensibilities.
Cosmic Book News

Biz18 stories ›

Paramount Skydance Q2 beats estimates, raises outlook as CEO Ellison vows to win at trial on $110B WBD deal
Paramount Skydance reported Q2 results that beat estimates and raised its 2026 outlook, while CEO David Ellison publicly threatened to move Paramount HQ from Ca
stocktwits.com · +10 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes highest-grossing Hollywood film in India, continues box office dominance
The Tom Holland-led Spider-Man sequel has shattered records in India and continues to dominate the domestic and global box office, fueling debate about superher
Business Today · +14 outlets
California AG Becerra says Paramount-Warner merger lawsuit should settle; Ellison threatens HQ move
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said the lawsuit blocking the Paramount-WBD deal should settle, while David Ellison countered by threatening to reloc
Bloomberg.com · +9 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery executives sell millions in stock; CEO Zaslav sells shares valued at $1,155
Multiple WBD insiders, including the president and a director, sold significant stock positions, while CEO David Zaslav also reported a small share sale.
Investing.com South Africa · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. confirms Hogwarts Legacy 2 is officially in development
Warner Bros. officially announced the sequel to the blockbuster Harry Potter video game, and separately plans to open the UK's biggest Harry Potter store ahead
IGN · +14 outlets
Academy and AEG strike deal to move Oscars to L.A. LIVE starting in 2029
The Oscars will relocate to the L.A. LIVE complex in downtown Los Angeles beginning in 2029 under a new agreement between the Academy and AEG.
TicketNews · +6 outlets