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Spotlight18 stories ›

Jon Watts to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Movie, Simon Kinberg Writing New Skywalker Saga Trilogy
Lucasfilm has set the Spider-Man trilogy director for the next film, with Kinberg penning a trilogy billed as the next episodes of the Skywalker Saga.
Variety · +13 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' Premieres at NYFF with Franchise's First R Rating
Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to Godzilla Minus One drew raves at its world premiere and marks the first R rating in the franchise's history.
Variety · +13 outlets
Jay-Z Accuser Formally Recants Rape Claim, Says She Never Met Him
The woman identified as Jane Doe withdrew her sexual assault allegations and apologized to Beyoncé, closing a case that had drawn wide attention.
pagesix.com · +14 outlets
Meta and YouTube Reverse Course, Will Run Ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary
The platforms said the paid ads were temporarily restricted or blocked in error, while TikTok and X have stayed silent so far.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Sylvester Stallone Says He Became Bulimic and Used Steroids Filming 'Rocky' Movies
Ahead of his memoir The Steps, Stallone described an obsessive body-worship period and a strained relationship with his father during the Rocky films.
The Hollywood Reporter · +8 outlets
Paramount's WBD Merger Conditions Draw Public Interest Challenge in Court
A judge was told the proposed conditions offer the public little, while Reuters reported Paramount seeks $7.5 billion in debt to fund the Warner Bros deal.
Ars Technica · +4 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

'Avengers: Endgame Encore' leads weekend box office with about $26M domestic as four films eye $20M+
Marvel's re-release of Endgame topped a crowded pre-fall frame in which four titles were each projected to clear $20M.
deadline.com · +8 outlets
Universal becomes first studio to cross $5B in year-to-date global box office in 2026
The studio hit the milestone earlier in the calendar year than any rival, on the strength of its 2026 slate.
deadline.com · +6 outlets
New York Film Festival opens with James Gray's 'Paper Tiger', Scarlett Johansson and star-studded premiere
Gray's personal film drew A-list turnout and awards-season buzz on NYFF's opening night, with Johansson taking a break from filming Batman 2 to attend.
deadline.com · +13 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' premieres at NYFF to strong reviews, franchise's first R rating defended by director
The Toho sequel opened the festival circuit with critics praising its action and the director saying censoring it was never an option.
Variety · +7 outlets
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot tops domestic box office amid crowded weekend
Sony's franchise reboot opened at the top of a weekend that also saw strong showings from re-releases and A24's 'Primetime'.
The Movie Blog · +6 outlets
A24's 'Primetime' earns $2.7M in previews as Robert Pattinson film hits theaters amid Chris Hansen dispute
Lance Oppenheim's To Catch a Predator-inspired film courted controversy as the real Chris Hansen called it detached from reality.
yahoo · +7 outlets

TV18 stories ›

South Park Season 29 premiere draws 4.2M viewers, up 33% from last year
The Comedy Central series returned with a title-card name change tied to a Paramount merger, and the ratings lift is a boost for the network ahead of its stream
TheWrap · +2 outlets
Netflix renews The Beast in Me for Season 2 with Claire Danes returning
The Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes thriller was originally billed as a limited series, making the second-season pickup a reversal of that plan.
TV Series Finale · +13 outlets
Netflix expands Sesame Street deal, sets new kids slate including Gabby's Dollhouse spinoffs
Netflix is deepening its children's programming investment with a new Sesame Street film, companion series, and additional titles.
technobezz.com · +13 outlets
SNL promotes Keri Powers and Rebecca Schwartz ahead of Season 52 premiere
The backstage promotions come as the show launches its 52nd season, with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting the opener.
TheWrap · +5 outlets
American Horror Story Season 13 premieres with Langdon family reunion
Ryan Murphy's anthology returns for its 13th season, drawing recaps and questions from critics about the new Mr. Nas character.
TVLine · +13 outlets
SNL Season 52 premieres with Jalen Brunson as host
The New York Knicks guard makes his hosting debut as the sketch series opens its season, also airing on CNN alongside Farm Aid 41.
Cincinnati Enquirer · +14 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Dolly Parton dies at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, ABC News reports
The country music legend's death ends a career that spanned more than six decades and reshaped Nashville's commercial and cultural reach.
ABC Audio Digital Syndication · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift adds four new songs to The Life of a Showgirl: Encore and explains 'Patient Zero'
Swift's expanded edition and her comments on the new single keep attention on the album rollout.
mirchi.in · +14 outlets
Beabadoobee's Pylon hits No. 1 in the UK and Australia, her second UK chart-topper
The album gives the British rocker consecutive No. 1s in the UK and her first ARIA No. 1 in Australia.
inmusicblog.com · +14 outlets
Madonna and Charli XCX release new song 'Danceteria Afterhours'
The collaboration pairs a pop veteran with one of the genre's most in-demand contemporary artists.
Hotpress · +14 outlets
Metallica's Black Album hits 850 weeks on the Billboard 200, joining Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and Journey
The milestone extends the 1991 album's record-setting run on the chart decades after release.
Rockum · +3 outlets
Stray Kids close Latin American tour with Festival STRAYCITY in Mexico
South Korea's president and first lady attended the Sept. 25 show at GNP Seguros Stadium.
Billboard · +14 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Jay-Z accuser fully recants sexual assault allegations, says there was no truth to claims
The accuser's retraction closes out a case that had drawn wide attention to the rapper and to litigation over the original suit.
Us Weekly · +14 outlets
Reba McEntire reveals she missed a call from Dolly Parton a month before Parton's death
Parton died Aug. 25 at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, and McEntire's account adds to the wave of tributes from country peers.
Pagesix · +13 outlets
Sylvester Stallone details teenage stay in a mental institution and says he was attacked there
The actor's account of the attack and of decades of anxiety attacks came in a wide-ranging New York Times interview.
Pagesix · +6 outlets
Chadwick Boseman's family fights his widow over a documentary she is producing
Court filings show the dispute centers on a project celebrating the late actor's life.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Ed Sheeran's cousin doubles down on insults and calls him a snake as Macklemore tour dispute continues
Weather forced cancellation of one Sheeran concert amid a feud that has now drawn in his own family.
Us Weekly · +5 outlets
Brooke Hogan responds after mother Linda denies story of Hulk Hogan's alleged affair with her friend
The public back-and-forth has also widened into a feud between Brooke and her brother Nick.
Entertainment Weekly · +11 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

Academy CEO Bill Kramer defends Oscars move to YouTube from 2029: "You'll see a very different-looking Oscars"
The Academy's decision to move the Oscars telecast to YouTube starting in 2029 has drawn industry scrutiny over reach and prestige.
hollywoodreporter.com · +6 outlets
Rob Lowe says he was "the only person happy" when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars
Lowe's recounting of the 2022 Oscars incident has circulated widely across outlets, resurfacing debate about the ceremony's handling of the slap.
yahoo · +14 outlets
Paramount-WBD merger raises questions for future Oscar campaigns
Consolidation among studios could reshape how awards campaigns are funded and run.
Gold Derby · +3 outlets
International Emmy nominees announced: United Kingdom leads the 54th edition
Park Ji-hyun became the first Korean actress nominated for the International Emmys as the UK topped the nomination count.
LIGA.net · +13 outlets
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to receive British knighthood and damehood
The honors recognize the director and producer's contributions to British film.
Business Upturn · +14 outlets
Helen Mirren to be campaigned as lead actress for Bleecker Street's "A Talent for Murder"
The campaign positioning puts Mirren in the lead actress race as Patricia Highsmith in the Bleecker Street release.
deadline.com · +2 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Jay-Z rape accuser recants her allegation, says she never met the rapper
The retraction closes out a closely followed civil claim that had drawn wide entertainment industry attention.
People.com · +13 outlets
Milan Fashion Week September 2026 wraps with Gucci front row of Cardi B, Romeo Beckham, Georgina Rodriguez
Gucci's Spring 2027 show anchored the Milan calendar, drawing a celebrity front row and continuing the season's packed schedule across London, Milan and Paris.
Daily Mail · +14 outlets
Anok Yai and Candice Swanepoel to return to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway
The lingerie brand continues rebuilding its runway cast with returning veteran models for the revived show.
ELLE · +14 outlets
Dakota Johnson wears sheer lace gown with heavy jewelry to the Verity premiere
The see-through lace look has become a recurring red carpet formula this season, drawing coverage across fashion outlets.
Who What Wear · +13 outlets
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost make rare red carpet appearance at Paper Tiger premiere
The couple's joint appearance in New York marked one of their infrequent public outings, with coverage focusing on Johansson's accessories.
yahoo · +14 outlets
Dove Cameron wears a suit and tie to marry Maneskin frontman Damiano David
The bride's tailored menswear choice for the wedding drew fashion press attention as a departure from conventional bridal dressing.
Harper's BAZAAR · +8 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Jon Watts to Direct First Film in Simon Kinberg's New Star Wars Trilogy for Lucasfilm
Watts, who directed Spider-Man: No Way Home and showran Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is attached to the Kinberg-written feature that would open Disney's next Skywa
Murphy's Multiverse · +14 outlets
Avengers: Endgame Encore Opens to $4M in Thursday Previews, Tops Friday
The re-release with new footage is chasing historic reissue records while setting up Avengers: Doomsday.
Murphy's Multiverse · +4 outlets
Marvel Studios Confirms Florence Pugh for Avengers: Secret Wars as Doomsday Test Screening Details Surface
Casting confirmations and early screening reports flesh out the two-film Avengers event slate.
ComicBookMovie.com · +3 outlets
Ryan Gosling Joins Marvel as Ghost Rider in New Film
The casting adds a major star to Marvel's post-Phase 6 lineup.
Dorkaholics · +13 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Drops Out of Box Office Top 5 After MCU Rival Opens
Sony's Spider-Man sequel slips down the chart as a fellow comic book release takes its slot.
ScreenRant · +13 outlets
Several Halo Projects Canceled, Including Halo 2 and Halo 3 Remakes
The cancellations mark a pullback in the franchise's game-remake pipeline.
Destructoid · +14 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Paramount Skydance launches $7.5B leveraged loan to fund $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
Paramount is syndicating debt and reportedly weighing divestitures as it pushes to close its $110B purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Yahoo Finance · +6 outlets
Universal becomes first studio to cross $5B in 2026 global box office
Universal hit the milestone on the strength of The Odyssey, Obsession and Michael, the earliest a studio has reached $5B in a year in over a decade.
The Eastern Herald · +9 outlets
Paramount and California AG reportedly near settlement over Warner Bros. Discovery merger
Paramount says timing for closing the Warner deal remains uncertain even as it targets an Oct. 5 date for issuing merger warrants.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' encore leads Friday box office with $11.2M, crosses $2.8B lifetime
Marvel's re-release drew $3.8M in Thursday previews and leads the frame ahead of A24's Primetime.
Variety · +4 outlets
Netflix heads into October earnings with analysts split on outlook
Coverage contrasts Disney's record quarter with Netflix's cooler guidance ahead of its next report.
ad-hoc-news.de · +6 outlets
Paramount+ plans free tier and vertical video push ahead of WBD deal
The streaming service is reworking its offering as its parent pursues the $110B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
finance.biggo.com · +3 outlets