Spotlight18 stories ›
David Ellison's Skydance to Install Paramount Film Chiefs Over Warner Bros. Studios
The $81B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery combination, to be named Skydance, puts Ellison in charge of two major studios and reshuffles their leadership.
Variety · +14 outlets
'Lanterns' Finale: Hal Jordan's Killer Revealed, Sinestro Debuts, John Stewart Set for 'Superman' Sequel
HBO has not yet renewed Lanterns, but the season one finale resolves Hal Jordan's fate and positions John Stewart for the next Superman film.
Variety · +14 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Loses an Estimated $150M After $8M Domestic, $20M Global Debut
The reported $160M-net production posted Cruise's lowest opening in 19 years, handing the star one of the year's biggest box office misses.
Deadline · +4 outlets
'Verity' Wins Weekend as Anne Hathaway Notches Her Third No. 1 Movie of 2026
The adaptation opened to a $62M global bow, while 'Digger' collapsed, giving Hathaway her third chart-topping release this year.
The New York Times · +5 outlets
Channing Dungey Poised for Expanded Role Overseeing Paramount and WBD Cable Networks
The post-merger TV structure would also include Casey Bloys and George Cheeks, according to a report.
Deadline · +3 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' Reclaims No. 1 on All-Time Global Box Office Chart, Passing 'Avatar'
The 2019 Marvel film returns to the top of the all-time worldwide gross chart, per Disney.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Movies18 stories ›
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Bombs With $8M Domestic Debut as 'Verity' Wins Weekend
The Warner Bros. release, Cruise's worst opening in about 19 years, cost roughly $180M and could lose up to $150M to $200M, arriving just before the studio's me
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Anne Hathaway's 'Verity' Opens to $32.6M, Tops Domestic Box Office
The Amazon MGM adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel gives Hathaway her third No. 1 film of 2026 and marks the second-biggest opening day among Hoover adaptati
The New York Times · +12 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' Reclaims All-Time Highest-Grossing Film Title From 'Avatar'
A rerelease pushes the Marvel film past Avatar again for the unadjusted global box office record, though its encore faces a steep second-Friday drop.
Slashfilm · +13 outlets
'Digger' Collapses at Box Office as Warner Film Chiefs Exit
Bloomberg and others tie the flop to leadership departures and the pending studio sale, with Digger billed as Warner Bros.' last release before a merger.
Bloomberg.com · +8 outlets
Korean Film 'The Assassin(s)' Tops Box Office Again Amid Growing Controversy
The Lee Min-ho film holds No. 1 in its second weekend in South Korea as backlash over stars praising it triggers event cancellations and letters to festivals.
Chosunbiz · +13 outlets
Autumn Box Office Roundup: 'Digger' Flop Caps Tepid Weekend as 'Verity' Leads
Global figures show Digger tanking at $20M worldwide while Verity takes about $62M, framing a soft overall weekend for theaters.
Deadline
TV18 stories ›
Disney licenses Percy Jackson, Ice Age and other titles to Netflix in surprise deal
The licensing deal puts Disney+ originals on a rival streaming service ahead of Percy Jackson season 3, signaling a shift in Disney's streaming strategy.
Comic Basics · +13 outlets
Netflix renews A Different World sequel series for Season 2
The quick renewal of the freshman sequel series signals Netflix's confidence in reviving the classic sitcom franchise.
breitbart.com · +14 outlets
The Watcher Season 2 begins production at Netflix with Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale returning
Production restarts four years after the first season, with the original leads confirmed to return.
Variety · +13 outlets
CBS sets later time for Tracker Season 4 premiere
The scheduling change accompanies the show's return with a fourth season as one of CBS's biggest scripted hits.
meaww.com · +14 outlets
Netflix's East of Eden draws reviews for its literary adaptation and cast
The Netflix miniseries adaptation of Steinbeck's novel has generated coverage on its cast, filming locations, and departures from the book.
Tvline · +14 outlets
Tracker undergoes cast changes and format shifts ahead of Season 4 premiere
Multiple cast members may not return as the procedural enters its fourth season.
the-sun.com · +5 outlets
Music18 stories ›
Dolly Parton dies at 80 following a brief battle with cancer
The country music legend and global entertainment figure died after a short illness, ending a career that spanned more than six decades.
BBC · +12 outlets
Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after 'Encore' reissue
The reissue pushed the album back to the top of the chart, with Tinashe and Kenny Chesney debuting in the top 10.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift scores a historic UK chart double with 'Patient Zero' and the reissued 'Showgirl' album
The simultaneous No. 1 single and album marks Swift's fifth UK chart double, an achievement matched by few artists.
music-news.com · +8 outlets
Sass Jordan, blues-rock singer and 'Canadian Idol' judge, dies at 65
The Juno-winning Canadian singer, who judged all six seasons of 'Canadian Idol', has died at 65.
Billboard · +7 outlets
Shakira's Madrid concert sets an Amazon Music livestreaming record
The show, which featured Dua Lipa as a surprise guest, marked a milestone for female artists on the platform.
Billboard · +9 outlets
Jungkook's 'GOLDEN' surpasses 7.5 billion Spotify streams, a first for an Asian solo album
The BTS member's solo debut sets a new cumulative streaming record on the platform.
starnewskorea.com · +1 outlets
Gossip18 stories ›
Cornell Chi Phi gang rape case widens: punishments detailed, president speaks, evidence dispute
Cornell is under scrutiny after seven Chi Phi members were accused of drugging and assaulting a woman, with punishments ranging from expulsion to an essay and t
Tmz · +4 outlets
Rapper Lucki injured in ComplexCon brawl with Playboi Carti's entourage; reportedly stabbed
Video from outside Los Angeles ComplexCon shows a fight in which Lucki suffered a neck laceration, with some reports describing a stabbing.
Tmz · +9 outlets
Christa Pike may not fully recover from botched execution; Tennessee prison boss to resign
Pike's attorney says she remains on a ventilator and under guard, while the state's prison chief is stepping down over the execution scandal.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Phil Collins gives update on his 24-year feud with Paul McCartney
The Genesis drummer addressed his long-running rift with McCartney in a new interview, a rare public comment on the decades-old dispute.
Page Six · +6 outlets
Sylvester Stallone details physical altercation with Richard Gere on The Lords of Flatbush set
Stallone recounted the origin of his decades-long feud with Gere, saying the dispute turned physical during filming.
Entertainment Weekly · +9 outlets
Zach Bryan breaks Gillette Stadium attendance record while wearing Free Palestine shirt
The country singer set a venue record at Robert Kraft-owned Gillette Stadium on a night he again wore a political statement shirt.
Tmz · +13 outlets
Awards18 stories ›
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' opens to career-worst $100M-budget debut as 'Verity' tops box office
Warner Bros.' Alejandro G. Inarritu film landed fifth in its opening weekend, the weakest wide debut of Cruise's career, while Anne Hathaway's 'Verity' took No.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · +6 outlets
'KPop Demon Hunters' wins animated feature and song Oscars, making Academy history
Netflix's animated musical became the first Korean-language title to win the animated feature Oscar, a milestone that sharpens its franchise value.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Netflix plans next chapter for 'KPop Demon Hunters' after Oscar wins
Following its Academy Awards sweep, Netflix is extending the franchise, including a McDonald's meal tie-in.
Netflix · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift makes surprise appearance during Dakota Johnson's 'SNL' monologue
The cameo gave the sketch show a viral moment during Johnson's hosting debut.
Benin Web TV · +13 outlets
Grammys keep Best Asian Pop Performance category despite backlash and BTS boycott
The Recording Academy retained the category over artist objections, leaving questions about who submits and who gets nominated.
Gold Derby · +12 outlets
Nigeria selects 'Dear Ajayi' as its 2027 Oscars submission
The pick opens Nigeria's campaign in the international feature race ahead of the 99th Academy Awards.
qed.ng · +5 outlets
Fashion18 stories ›
Rihanna responds to EJ Johnson's claim she was late to a Dior event during Paris Fashion Week
The exchange, in which Rihanna replied with a single word, became one of the week's most-shared Paris Fashion Week moments.
Nine.com.au · +14 outlets
Anne Hathaway credits Rihanna for her playful maternity style
Hathaway's bold pregnancy wardrobe drew wide attention as she promoted new work and appeared at fashion events.
Harper's BAZAAR · +5 outlets
Dakota Johnson hosts SNL in a red latex dress with $124,000 of diamonds
Johnson's hosting gig paired two striking looks, including a vintage robe, and kept her a fashion-week talking point.
instyle.com · +3 outlets
Heidi Klum's daughter Lou Samuel makes her fashion week debut
Lou's front-row appearance marked a next-generation turn for the Klum family in fashion.
Vogue · +14 outlets
Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton appear together in striking designer looks at Paris Fashion Week
The sisters' rare joint outing added to the celebrity presence at Paris shows and parties.
instyle.com · +3 outlets
Celebrity front rows fill Paris Fashion Week day 7, from TV stars to athletes
Roundups of the week's best-dressed stars reflect the breadth of celebrity turnout at the spring 2027 shows.
Harper's BAZAAR · +14 outlets
Franchise18 stories ›
Avengers: Endgame reclaims all-time box office crown from Avatar after 'Encore' re-release
The 'Endgame Encore' run pushed the Marvel film back past Avatar to the top of the all-time worldwide box office chart, seven years after its original release.
Media Play News · +13 outlets
Disney+ titles including Percy Jackson and Ice Age head to Netflix this October
Disney is licensing a slate of its streaming originals and films to rival Netflix, a notable shift in the walled-garden strategy for its own service.
Technobaboy · +13 outlets
'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer drops at D23 featuring Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel released a new Doomsday trailer at D23, alongside release date and 'Endgame: Encore' ticketing details.
Murphy's Multiverse · +12 outlets
Disney's Dana Walden blames live-action Moana flop on proximity to Moana 2 release
A Disney executive attributed the live-action remake's poor box office to its closeness to the animated sequel Moana 2.
Bleeding Cool News · +6 outlets
'X-Men' cast and release date revealed at D23
Disney unveiled the cast and release date for its upcoming X-Men film at the D23 fan event.
Murphy's Multiverse · +13 outlets
'Avengers: Secret Wars' likely moving to 2028 amid fan worries over delay
Reports point to a 2028 release for Secret Wars, with Doomsday directors teasing a 'very surprising ending' and speculation about the X-Men's post-Secret Wars r
worldofreel.com · +3 outlets
Biz18 stories ›
David Ellison closes $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery takeover; combined entity to be named Skydance
The Paramount-WBD combination clears its final hurdle and will operate under the Skydance name, with the Ellison-led team now tasked with delivering on the deal
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
David Ellison names Mattel's Ynon Kreiz co-CEO to help run the Paramount-Warner Bros. empire
Kreiz, who ran Mattel through its Barbie-driven turnaround, joins the merged company's leadership as integration begins.
Tekedia · +10 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' reclaims all-time global box office record from 'Avatar' after reissue
An 'Encore' re-release pushes the 2019 Marvel film back past 'Avatar' to the top of the global chart, with coverage noting the margin is roughly $2 million.
Forbes · +13 outlets
Paramount completes $52B debt offering to fund the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
The bond sale underscores how much leverage the merged company will carry and the rising cost of corporate borrowing facing Ellison's group.
GuruFocus · +4 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' opens to about $8M domestic, his worst debut in 19 years
Warner Bros.' final release before the merger is a costly miss, with the studio's Verity taking the top spot in the same weekend.
Mashable · +14 outlets
UK competition watchdog opens investigation into Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. Discovery deal
British regulators are reviewing the merger for competition concerns, adding a jurisdiction to the approval process alongside the U.S.
Stocktwits · +7 outlets