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Fri, Sep 25, 10:17 PM ET

Spotlight18 stories ›

Paramount Skydance to move Class B shares to NYSE in early October as $111B WBD merger close remains uncertain
Paramount said in an SEC filing that the timing of the Warner Bros. Discovery deal close is 'not yet certain' but penciled in Oct. 5 to issue PSKY shareholder w
Deadline · +13 outlets
Jay-Z accuser fully recants rape allegation, saying 'no truth to any of my claims'
The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault in a civil suit has withdrawn her claims, a reversal with legal and reputational consequences for the rapper and t
NBC News · +14 outlets
Universal becomes first studio to cross $5B at 2026 global box office
Universal hit the milestone ahead of its rivals in a year the domestic market is racing toward $10 billion.
variety.com · +4 outlets
Four films grossing $20M+ apiece as 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' leads weekend box office
The re-release added four new scenes tying into 'Doomsday,' part of a strong weekend for moviegoing despite a Nor'easter threat in the Northeast.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire biopic
Qualley will play Adele Astaire and Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers in the long-gestating film starring Holland as the dancer and actor.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
YouTube, TikTok and Meta reject paid ads for Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, citing 'political' content
Distributor Bleecker Street is appealing the rejections for the Oct. 9 doc, while X has not responded to the company's calls.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

The Paradise opens to career-best Rs 76.9 crore worldwide for Nani on day one
The Nani-led action drama delivered the biggest opening of the actor's career, though it fell short of some recent Telugu benchmarks.
Cinema Express · +14 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame Encore' leads previews with $3M and heads for $25M+ opening weekend
Marvel's 2019 blockbuster returned to theaters and immediately led the domestic box office race against Resident Evil, reviving its all-time gross record chase.
Murphy's Multiverse · +7 outlets
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot breaks franchise box office records
The controversial reboot posted the biggest opening in the Resident Evil franchise and the director's best result yet.
A.V. Club · +12 outlets
New York Film Festival opens with 119 films from 46 nations over 18 days
NYFF64 runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 12, with premieres including the OpenAI biopic 'Artificial' and Toho's 'Godzilla Minus Zero'.
ABC7 New York · +9 outlets
Denmark selects May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' for the Oscars international feature race
The Golden Lion winner becomes Denmark's official submission for the Academy Awards' international feature category.
Variety · +8 outlets
Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime' recovers its production cost in opening weekend
The A24 film starring Pattinson as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen drew strong reviews and solid early returns.
Slashfilm · +4 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Netflix Orders 'The Beast in Me' Season 2, Claire Danes to Return After Emmy Win
The show was billed as a limited series, so the renewal converts it into an ongoing drama with its star returning.
Tvline · +13 outlets
'American Horror Story' Season 13 Debuts With Three-Episode Premiere and a Langdon Family Reunion
The FX anthology returned with a three-part premiere that brought back key characters from earlier seasons.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Netflix Expands Kids Slate With Sesame Street Movie, Gabby's Dollhouse Spinoff and Puppy Pirates
Netflix announced a new Sesame Street film and multiple preschool series as it pushes deeper into kids programming.
TheWrap · +12 outlets
Charlie Brooker's New Netflix Series Titled 'Blackmere,' Rory Kinnear Joins Cast
The Black Mirror creator's next project has a title, a cast, and first-look photos ahead of an early 2027 release.
Variety · +5 outlets
'Survivor 51' Premiere Kicks Off 'Open Era' With New Twist and Tribute to Late Editor
The season opener introduced a reformatted game with all new players on one beach, and the show honored longtime editor Finian Shea Johnson.
yahoo.com · +14 outlets
Sarah Lancashire to Lead Netflix Series About a Modern-Day Witch Hunt
The Happy Valley star will headline a dark drama that Netflix is developing on the theme of contemporary witch hunts.
Deadline · +7 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer
The country music legend's death closes a career that spanned six decades of recordings, film, and philanthropy.
People.com · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift sets 2026 single-day Spotify record with 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'
Swift became the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year on the platform after the deluxe release.
Billboard · +14 outlets
U2 announce 16th studio album, 'Carnaval de Luz'
The band's first new album in years was confirmed alongside a wave of New Music Friday releases.
Official Charts · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift surprises fans with four new songs on 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'
The expanded edition adds unreleased tracks to Swift's latest album and fuels the streaming surge.
mirchi.in · +14 outlets
Madonna and Charli XCX release new song 'Danceteria Afterhours'
The collaboration arrives as part of a crowded New Music Friday slate featuring U2, Sugababes, and Nothing But Thieves.
Hotpress · +14 outlets
Beabadoobee scores second UK No. 1 album with 'Pylon'
The album also gave the artist her first No. 1 on Australia's ARIA chart, extending a strong international run.
Billboard · +14 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Dolly Parton's sisters deny family feud as estate wins restraining order against nephew
Multiple sisters publicly rejected reports of a rift over Parton's estate after her nephew was fired and a restraining order was granted amid a reported multi-h
yahoo · +15 outlets
Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 New York sex crime
The disgraced producer received a lengthy sentence on a first-degree criminal sexual act conviction.
PressReader · +14 outlets
Jay-Z accuser recants sexual assault allegations
The accuser withdrew her claims in a reversal with significant legal implications for the rapper.
Us Weekly · +13 outlets
Carrot Top cancels three more weeks of Las Vegas shows amid hospitalization after suicide attempt
The comedian remains hospitalized after an attempt on Sept. 18 that a police report links to impending sexual misconduct allegations.
Tmz · +13 outlets
Brooke Hogan says relationship with Hulk Hogan never recovered after he slept with her friend
Brooke Hogan detailed the fallout with her late father and responded to her mother Linda's denial, extending a public family feud that also involves her brother
UNILAD · +14 outlets
Presley Gerber cremated days after death at Santa Monica rehab facility
The 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford died Sunday at the facility; his cause of death remains under investigation.
Pagesix · +11 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

International Emmy Nominations: UK Leads; 'A Thousand Blows' and 'Carême' Enter Drama Race
The 54th International Emmy Awards nominees span 22 countries, with the UK leading the field and shows like 'A Thousand Blows' and 'Carême' competing in drama;
The Showbiz Journal · +13 outlets
Tom Cruise's Oscar Odds Slide After Mixed 'Digger' Reactions
Divisive first reactions to 'Digger' have dented Tom Cruise's Best Actor campaign and shaken up the Oscar prediction field, where John Malkovich has moved to th
Gold Derby · +6 outlets
2027 Oscar Predictions: 'La Bola Negra' Surges Post-TIFF as 'Digger' Stumbles
Post-Toronto festival reception has reshaped early Best Picture and below-the-line forecasts, with 'La Bola Negra' gaining and Netflix titles drawing buzz.
Variety · +9 outlets
John Malkovich to Receive Santa Barbara Film Festival Performer of the Year Honor
Malkovich's award-season push for 'Wild Horse Nine' begins with a Santa Barbara Film Festival tribute, which also opened the trailer for the Martin McDonagh fil
Deadline · +9 outlets
Ryan Murphy Confirms He Has Written a Script for a 'Glee' Reboot
Murphy's update revives talk of a return to the musical series more than a decade after it ended.
AOL.ca · +12 outlets
Denmark Selects May El-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' for International Feature Oscar Race
Denmark joins the growing field of national submissions for the 2027 best international feature Oscar.
Yahoo News UK · +12 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Jay-Z Accuser Recants Rape Allegation and Apologizes to Beyonce
The accuser withdrew her claim that Jay-Z raped her at 13, a reversal with legal and reputational consequences for the rapper.
yahoo · +5 outlets
Dove Cameron Marries Maneskin Frontman Damiano David in Tuscany, Wearing a Wedding Suit
The couple's Tuscany ceremony drew wide coverage for Cameron's rule-breaking suit-and-tie bridal look rather than a traditional gown.
yahoo · +11 outlets
Gucci Shows Spring 2027 in Milan With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the Runway and A-List Front Row
Gucci's Milan presentation drew stars including Cardi B and Bianca Jagger, whose suit nodded to her iconic wedding look.
Vogue · +14 outlets
Dakota Johnson Wears Sheer Lace Dress With Lingerie to Verity London Premiere
The look continues the naked-dressing trend into fall and was covered by multiple outlets as the premiere's style moment.
Page Six · +14 outlets
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady's Marriage Breakup Detailed in New Coverage
Reports revisit the end of the couple's marriage, described as not a normal marital breakdown.
yahoo · +14 outlets
Margot Robbie Changes Her Name After Nearly a Decade of Marriage
Coverage focuses on Robbie adopting her married surname, prompting wide discussion.
yahoo · +12 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Avengers: Endgame Encore opens to $4M in Thursday previews as re-release runs in cinemas worldwide
Marvel's Endgame re-release with new footage and post-credits scenes is positioned as a bridge into Avengers: Doomsday.
Murphy's Multiverse · +5 outlets
Avengers: Doomsday adds five more MCU actors to its cast after Endgame Encore debut
Marvel continues to build out the Doomsday roster ahead of the film's release, feeding fan speculation about returning characters.
ComicBookMovie.com · +11 outlets
Russo brothers say Robert Downey Jr. was their No. 1 choice for Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday
The directors' comments address the casting decision that reshaped Marvel's next Avengers phase.
SuperHeroHype · +14 outlets
Avengers: Doomsday projected to make box office history, with tickets and early screenings set
Tickets and select early screenings are being planned, and fans are bracing for spoiler avoidance.
Bam Smack Pow · +14 outlets
Several Halo projects canceled, including remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3
Cancellations come as Activision is reportedly planning a broader Halo reboot targeted for 2030 or later.
Destructoid · +14 outlets
Disney to move merchandise business closer to Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars studios; DIS stock gains
The reorganization ties consumer products more directly to the franchises that generate them.
Stocktwits · +14 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Paramount Skydance to raise $7.5B in debt and take on more borrowing to fund $110B-plus WBD merger
Paramount is adding leverage to close its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal it says has cleared major hurdles but whose timing remains uncertain.
Media Play News · +10 outlets
Judge declines to rubber-stamp Paramount-Warner Bros. merger pact as opposition coalition files legal request
Court scrutiny and organized opposition keep regulatory and editorial independence questions alive even as Paramount says the deal has cleared its biggest obsta
The Eastern Herald · +3 outlets
Universal becomes first studio to pass $5B at 2026 global box office, powered by The Odyssey
Universal's early-year haul makes it the first studio to reach the milestone this year, aided by a string of hits including The Odyssey, Obsession and Michael.
nbcuniversal media · +9 outlets
Paramount+ plans free tier and vertical video push ahead of Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount is repositioning its streaming service for a post-merger landscape, with a free ad-supported option and short-form video ambitions.
finance.biggo.com · +3 outlets
Avengers: Endgame encore opens to about $4M in Thursday previews
The re-release of the Marvel film drew strong early turnout, with preview grosses tracking well ahead of the original run's primetime comparison.
Murphy's Multiverse · +3 outlets
Netflix stock down 22% this year after WBD deal collapse; analysts split ahead of October earnings
Investors are weighing whether Netflix's slide creates an entry point as it heads into earnings amid a cooler growth outlook versus Disney's record quarter.
AD HOC NEWS · +6 outlets