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
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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The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault in a civil suit has withdrawn her claims, a reversal with legal and reputational consequences for the rapper and t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
Taylor Swift breaks two 2026 Spotify records with 'The Life of a Showgirl: Encore' release
Swift set the most-streamed female artist in a day record after the midnight release of four new songs, whose lyrics fans are parsing for references to her rela
Variety · +14 outlets
Disney seeks 'Director of AI Enablement' after warning of layoffs amid companywide AI push
A memo from a Disney legal executive said the company is overhauling 'how work gets done' with a more efficient, cost-effective approach.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Lawmakers unveil 20%-30% federal film incentive to restore Hollywood production
The proposed tax credit aims to stem runaway production that has shifted shoots abroad; IATSE praised the introduction.
variety.com · +4 outlets
Chris Hansen pans A24's 'Primetime' after finally seeing it: 'So detached from reality'
The former 'To Catch a Predator' host, who has provided weeks of free press for the Lance Oppenheim thriller, remains critical of its portrayal of vigilante ped
Deadline · +4 outlets
'SNL' promotes Keri Powers to sole head of talent and Rebecca Schwartz to producer
The moves follow the departure of longtime music booker Brian Siedlecki, whose contract the show opted not to renew.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
International Documentary Association urges Israeli government to halt 'campaign of threats' against 'NAZA' directors
The IDA posted a letter defending filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, whose Gaza documentary has drawn heavy backlash in Israel.
Deadline · +7 outlets
'South Park' Season 29 premiere draws 4.2M viewers in three days, ratings up 33% after renaming to 'South America'
The Comedy Central series' premiere spike followed its latest title change, a recurring stunt for the show.
variety.com · +1 outlets
Cleveland Orchestra musicians walk out, forcing cancellation of Friday and Saturday concerts
The strike scuttled performances at Severance Music Center and in Michigan.
The New York Times · +8 outlets
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts canceled due to nor'easter as he loses nearly 500K Instagram followers
The weather cancellations come amid fallout from Sheeran's Macklemore-related controversy; Macklemore separately announced a Free Palestine tour.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
All Things Go, CBGB and Global Citizen 2026 festivals canceled
Multiple festivals were called off, including the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, with a storm predicted for the same day.
Pitchfork · +13 outlets
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose of fentanyl and other drugs, police say
Authorities gave an update on the death investigation after the autopsy ruling.
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Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' returns to theaters with ticket sales donated to Dollywood Foundation after her death
Cities and states declared Dolly Parton Day as the estate faces a lawsuit with her nephew and reports of turmoil involving her manager.
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