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Spotlight18 stories ›

Skydance-Paramount closes Warner Bros. Discovery merger; Kagan denies last-minute Supreme Court bid to block
The transaction closes Tuesday, folding Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance and triggering a broad executive and label reshuffle.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Skydance sets executive leadership: Casey Bloys to oversee HBO Max and Paramount+ under new multiyear deal
Bloys becomes co-chair and chief content officer of Skydance DTC while JB Perrette takes a key streaming post, with international operations to be reorganized.
Variety · +13 outlets
Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' premieres at NYFF with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, drawing strong first reactions
The Amazon MGM OpenAI origin story hits theaters Dec. 25 and is already generating awards-season buzz.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' bombs with $20M worldwide, his biggest opening flop in nearly 20 years
The Iñárritu satire's weak debut is expected to produce a major financial loss as analysts question the theatrical marketplace.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Supreme Court clears the way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger to close
A longshot petition sought to block the deal days before its scheduled close.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' reclaims No. 1 on all-time global box office chart, surpassing 'Avatar'
Disney's re-release nudges the Marvel film back atop the record it previously held.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' bombs with $8M domestic opening, one of his worst debuts in 19 years
The Alejandro G. Inarritu satire, distributed by Warner Bros. as it nears its Skydance merger, opened to roughly $20M worldwide and is projected to lose as much
Slashfilm · +14 outlets
Anne Hathaway's 'Verity' tops weekend box office with $32M debut, her third No. 1 of 2026
The Amazon MGM adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel opened to $33M domestically and $62M worldwide, reinforcing the commercial pull of Hoover's books and Hathaw
Slashfilm · +10 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' retakes all-time global box office crown from 'Avatar' after rerelease
A theatrical rerelease pushed the Marvel film back past Avatar as the highest-grossing movie ever, with attention on whether the upcoming Doomsday could challen
Cosmic Book News · +13 outlets
'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide; biggest opening of Ajay Devgn's career
The Ajay Devgn thriller posted a record opening weekend for the actor and crossed Rs 300 crore globally, though it saw a sharp dip on its first Monday.
Pinkvilla · +12 outlets
Matt Reeves steps away from 'The Batman Part II' production for personal reasons
Production on the DC sequel has been paused while the director deals with a family matter, with no new timeline announced.
Slashfilm · +13 outlets
'Sicario 3' set with Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin returning to star
The three leads from the earlier Sicario films are set to reteam for a third installment in the crime thriller franchise.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets

TV18 stories ›

CBS's Marshals Returns for Season 2 Premiere, Killing Off a Key Character in Tragic Twist
The Yellowstone spinoff's second season opened Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ with the death of a major character, prompting showrunner Spencer Hudnut to defend t
Tvline · +14 outlets
Tracker Season 4 Premieres on CBS With L.A. Move, Cast Changes and a New Season-Long Mystery
Justin Hartley's CBS drama relocated Colter Shaw to Los Angeles for its fourth season, adding cast changes and an ongoing case that showrunner Elwood Reid discu
Tvline · +15 outlets
Netflix's East of Eden Draws Attention as Florence Pugh Series Sets Records and Faces Leak
The Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel drew strong streaming and review-aggregator numbers, while a leaked intimate scene and questions about a possib
Tvline · +7 outlets
CBS and Paramount+ Debut FBI Season 9 and CIA Season 2 in Packed Premiere Night
The network's Monday lineup returned with FBI under new storylines and the CIA crossover, alongside Law & Order: Toronto and other premieres.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Netflix Adds Taylor Sheridan's Four-Season Crime Drama as Yellowstone Spinoff Marshals Changes Format
The streamer picked up a Sheridan crime drama while the creator's existing Yellowstone spinoff shifted its format in its second season.
SlashFilm · +12 outlets
Netflix to Stream Disney Titles Including Ice Age and Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney licensed a slate of titles to Netflix, including Ice Age films and the Percy Jackson series, ahead of the latter's third season on Disney+.
Seeking Alpha · +14 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 After 'Encore' Reissue
The deluxe 'Encore' edition pushes Swift's album back to the top of the chart, with the move also helping lift Tinashe into her first top 10.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Sony Music Has Requested Removal of Over 260,000 AI Deepfake Songs From Digital Platforms
The major label says the deepfake problem is growing fast and harms artists, misleads fans and undermines the ethical use of AI.
Billboard · +7 outlets
Tinashe's 'Popstar' Debuts at No. 6 on Billboard 200, Her Biggest Album Debut Yet
The R&B singer's first top 10 comes as Swift's 'Encore' reissue returns to No. 1, marking a career-high chart position for Tinashe.
Billboard · +12 outlets
The Game's Label Sues UMG, Says $320K in 'Drillmatic' Marketing Money Went Unspent
The lawsuit alleges Universal Music Group failed to spend marketing funds allocated for the rapper's 2022 album.
Law Commentary · +5 outlets
Rosalia to Receive Billboard Hall of Fame Award for Career Spanning Multiple Genres
The Spanish artist is being honored for a genre-crossing career that spans pop, flamenco and Latin music.
92.5 maxima · +2 outlets
BTS's Jungkook Becomes First Asian Solo Artist to Surpass 7.5 Billion Spotify Streams With 'GOLDEN'
The cumulative streams milestone for the 2023 album is described as a first for an Asian solo album on the platform.
starnewskorea.com

Gossip18 stories ›

Cornell Chi Phi frat brothers accused of gang rape face punishments from expulsion to essays, as damage-control records surface
A Title IX panel's outcomes and reporting on the fraternity's conduct have drawn wider scrutiny, including a joke about the case on Saturday Night Live.
Tmz · +13 outlets
Two dead, 35 injured in Georgia mass shooting; manhunt underway
The shooting occurred during an early-morning block party, and police are searching for suspects.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Phil Collins gives update on 24-year feud with Paul McCartney, says relationship has thawed
Collins' long-running public dispute with McCartney has been a durable curiosity in music press coverage.
Page Six · +5 outlets
Sylvester Stallone details physical altercation with Richard Gere on The Lords of Flatbush set
Stallone's account revives a decades-old Hollywood feud story ahead of his memoir publicity.
Entertainment Weekly · +10 outlets
Rapper Lucki injured at ComplexCon amid brawl involving Playboi Carti's entourage
Video of the parking-lot fight circulated widely, with reports differing on whether Lucki was struck or stabbed.
Tmz · +8 outlets
Reggie McFadden, comedian known for In Living Color and Def Comedy Jam, dead at 57
His family confirmed the death, noting contact from the U.S. State Department.
Tmz · +13 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' flops for Warner Bros. as 'Verity' opens No. 1, in Cruise's worst opening in 19 years
The Anne Hathaway-led 'Verity' topped the box office while Warner Bros.' big-budget Cruise vehicle underperformed badly just as the studio nears a merger.
Gold Derby · +11 outlets
Syria submits 'The Other Side of the Sun' for 2027 Oscars international feature; Pakistan enters 'Hanging By A Wire'
The submissions open the international feature field for the 2027 Academy Awards, with Syria and Pakistan entering films.
Screen Daily · +4 outlets
Netflix plans next chapter for 'KPop Demon Hunters' after awards-season success
The streamer confirmed a follow-up to its hit animated musical, which has been a fixture in awards conversation.
Netflix · +13 outlets
Grammys keep Best Asian Pop Performance category despite backlash and BTS boycott
Recording Academy organizers retained the category over objections, raising questions about who will be nominated.
Gold Derby · +12 outlets
'Fast & Furious' TV series greenlit at Peacock with Vin Diesel producing
The franchise expands to television in a Peacock series produced by its star.
The Cinema Group · +14 outlets
Pedro Pascal draws 'career-best' reviews in 'Behemoth!', with critics split
The film is being positioned as an awards-season showcase for Pascal even as reviews divide.
Gold Derby · +2 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Chanel Spring 2027 show draws star-studded front row in Paris as Matthieu Blazy era continues
Chanel's Spring 2027 runway presentation closed out Paris Fashion Week with a celebrity-heavy front row, marking continued attention on Matthieu Blazy's directi
vogue.com · +12 outlets
Rihanna claps back at EJ Johnson after he says her arrival delayed Dior show at Paris Fashion Week
The exchange between Rihanna and EJ Johnson over her Paris Fashion Week timing became one of the week's most-covered celebrity fashion moments.
yahoo · +12 outlets
Gabriela Hearst Spring 2027 show honors women of Afghanistan in Paris
The presentation paired a political message with the brand's seasonal collection during Paris Fashion Week.
t.co · +3 outlets
Hermès presents Spring 2027 collection in Paris
The French luxury house showed its Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection during Paris Fashion Week.
WWD · +14 outlets
Valentino Spring 2027 show draws Zoey Deutch, Naomi Watts and Alexander Skarsgard
Valentino's Paris presentation brought out a celebrity front row and continued the week's runway coverage.
WWD · +4 outlets
Dakota Johnson hosts SNL in red latex dress with $124,000 worth of diamonds
Johnson's hosting appearance paired a bold red latex look with high-value jewelry, generating heavy style coverage.
instyle.com · +5 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

D23 2026: Disney unveils X-Men cast and release date, new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, Ghost Rider casting
Disney's D23 showcase delivered the studio's biggest franchise slate reveals, including the first X-Men film's cast and date, a new Doomsday trailer with Robert
Explosion Network · +12 outlets
Marvel Unlimited to shut down December 7 as Webtoon and Marvel launch a new Marvel Comics app
The digital comics subscription service Marvel Unlimited will be replaced by a Webtoon-operated Marvel Comics app, ending Marvel's long-running in-house reader.
Murphy's Multiverse · +13 outlets
Anthony Mackie says he will film Avengers: Secret Wars after his Broadway Macbeth run ends in July 2027
Mackie's stage commitment through mid-2027 is a scheduling clue for the next Avengers production, which fans have linked to reported delays.
IGN · +13 outlets
Avengers: Endgame reclaims title as highest-grossing movie of all time, beating Avatar again
A re-release pushed the 2019 Marvel film back past Avatar at the global box office, repeating a lead change first seen in 2019.
CBC · +13 outlets
Avengers: Doomsday directors tease a very surprising ending as fans worry about a Secret Wars delay
The Russo-adjacent creative team's comments come amid fan speculation about the release calendar for the next two Avengers films.
Digital Spy · +8 outlets
Bradley Cooper cast as Duke in Paramount's new G.I. Joe movie
Paramount continues building out its G.I. Joe feature slate with a marquee lead, following word that the Transformers crossover film is dead.
facebook.com · +13 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

'Digger' Opens to $8M Domestically ($20M Global), Tom Cruise's Worst Wide Opening in 19 Years
The $180 million Warner Bros. release bombed on the eve of the studio's merger close, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst openings of his career.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Paramount Completes $52 Billion Debt Offering to Fund Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
The record debt sale, completed days before the merger close, underscores the rising borrowing costs behind the $110 billion transaction.
GuruFocus · +14 outlets
Paramount Names Skydance Leadership Team Ahead of Warner Bros. Merger Close
The combined company will operate as Skydance Corporation, with CBS Sports chief David Berson taking over the global sports group as TNT Sports head Luis Silber
qz.com · +13 outlets
David Zaslav Bids Farewell to Warner Bros. Discovery Staff on Eve of Skydance Merger Close
The outgoing CEO addressed employees by video as the studio's merger with Paramount Skydance neared completion.
Variety · +3 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' Reclaims All-Time Box Office Crown From 'Avatar' After Encore Re-Release
The Marvel film's encore run pushed its global total past $2.925 billion, retaking a record it first set in 2019.
Forbes · +15 outlets
Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. Deal Under Investigation by UK Competition Watchdog
The UK's competition authority opened a review of the merger, adding a regulatory hurdle to the completed transaction.
Stocktwits · +4 outlets