Spotlight18 stories ›
Netflix, Paramount+, HBO Max: Joe Rogan signs nine-figure Spotify renewal
The renewal keeps Spotify's most-listened podcast exclusive as the company leans on talk audio for ad revenue.
Variety · +1 outlets
David Zaslav collects $606 million stock payout from Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The windfall crystallizes how much value the WBD chief captured as Paramount absorbed the studio.
Variety · +1 outlets
Ellison: HBO Max and Paramount+ will eventually merge into a single streaming service
The combined service plan reshapes the streaming landscape and leaves Discovery+ and other niche tiers in question.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
David Ellison says Skydance is the 'solution' to Big Tech's move into media
The Paramount chief frames consolidation as a defense against tech giants encroaching on Hollywood.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Netflix sets 'Bridgerton' spinoff on young Lady Violet, with Shonda Rhimes writing
The greenlight extends Netflix's biggest romance franchise with its creator back at the keyboard.
Deadline · +13 outlets
'Cyberpunk 2077' movie in the works at Paramount
Paramount is developing a live-action adaptation of the CD Projekt Red game, continuing video-game-to-film pipeline bets.
Variety · +13 outlets
Movies18 stories ›
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' projected to lose $250M, ranks among biggest box office bombs ever
Reports put the film's losses at roughly $250 million after a disastrous opening, with the title already being pulled from theaters.
Slashfilm · +14 outlets
Andrew Scott's AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens BFI London Film Festival's 70th edition
The Studiocanal title drew Oscar buzz for Andrew Scott as it launched the festival's milestone edition.
Reuters · +12 outlets
'Other Mommy' projected to lead weekend box office as 'The Social Reckoning' opens soft
Pre-release tracking had 'Other Mommy' near $20 million while 'The Social Reckoning' targeted roughly $7 million.
Slashfilm · +14 outlets
'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' crosses Rs 230 crore in first week, beats 'Drishyam 2' lifetime
The Ajay Devgn and Tabu sequel continued a strong run at the Indian box office across its opening week.
Hindustan Times · +11 outlets
Sony/Constantin's 'Resident Evil' becomes Zach Cregger's highest-grossing film at $280M+ worldwide
A $35 million China debut pushed the reboot past Cregger's previous career high.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Swiss queer film festival drops Israeli film after boycott threats
The festival's decision drew attention for contrasting with how other festivals have handled similar pressure.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
TV18 stories ›
Netflix Orders 'Bridgerton' Prequel Spinoff Centered on Young Lady Violet
The pickup follows Netflix's earlier Queen Charlotte spinoff, extending the Shondaland franchise with an origin story for Violet Bridgerton.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Netflix Renews 'The Hunting Wives' for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The early renewal gives the Brittany Snow-led drama a third season more than a month before its second season returns to the service.
Tvline · +13 outlets
USA Network Renews 'Anna Pigeon' for Season 2 Ahead of Freshman Finale
The Tracy Spiridakos-led mystery drama earns an early second season after strong ratings for the cable network.
Tvline · +6 outlets
Netflix's Josh Hartnett Sea Monster Thriller 'Below' Debuts to Mixed Reviews
The Newfoundland-set creature thriller marks Netflix's latest genre swing and leaves a door open for a second season.
Variety · +14 outlets
Hulu Sets November 4 Premiere for 'All's Fair' Season 2, Drops Trailer
Ryan Murphy's Kim Kardashian-led legal drama returns to Hulu and will also screen at the Rome Film Festival.
Tvline · +13 outlets
NBC's One Chicago Franchise Returns as 'Chicago Fire,' 'Med' and 'P.D.' Premiere New Seasons
Dermot Mulroney exits Chicago Fire and Joe Minoso is set to depart, while the three dramas launch their new seasons on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock.
Tvline · +15 outlets
Music18 stories ›
Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' Falls to No. 157 on Billboard 200, Marking Biggest Drop From No. 1 Debut
The album set a US chart record for the steepest decline from a Number One debut one week after topping the Billboard 200, an unusually harsh second-week fall t
NME · +14 outlets
Freddie Jackson, R&B Singer Behind 10 Chart-Topping Hits, Dies at 70
The romantic soul vocalist, a fixture of 1980s R&B radio, is remembered for a string of chart-toppers that defined the era's quiet-storm sound.
The Guardian · +13 outlets
Ye Cannot Strike Holocaust and Antisemitism References From 'Vultures 2' Lawsuit, Judge Rules
The court order keeps those details in German artist Alice Merton's case over an allegedly uncleared sample, allowing the antisemitism allegations to remain par
Billboard · +1 outlets
Beatport Secures Undisclosed Growth Investment From Square Nine Capital
The electronic music download and streaming platform says the funding will expand how it serves the global electronic music community.
Billboard · +1 outlets
Natanael Cano Postpones Remaining Mexico Stadium Tour Dates to Focus on Health
The corridos tumbados star's team asked for privacy for Cano and his family, halting one of Latin music's largest ongoing stadium runs.
Billboard · +2 outlets
&TEAM's 'Mark on Me' Tops September Circle Chart and Global Markets
The HYBE Japan group's release led the Korean monthly album chart, underscoring the continued global expansion of Japan-based K-pop acts.
The Korea Daily · +3 outlets
Gossip18 stories ›
Cornell sexual assault case: Jane Doe texts surface as lawyers and public figures take sides
Texts released by TMZ in the Cornell Chi Phi case, plus a court-level fight over identifying the accuser, have drawn celebrity commentary on both sides.
Tmz · +12 outlets
Diddy's FCI Fort Dix release date pushed back as prison is tied to a sex abuse case
Reports on Combs' life behind bars coincided with a corrections officer's guilty plea in an inmate sexual abuse case at the same facility.
Pagesix · +14 outlets
Michael Douglas promotes memoir, addressing Letterman refusal, Sharon Stone scenes, Julia Roberts feud and Zeta-Jones marriage
Douglas is on a press round for his new book, generating a wave of coverage about his past relationships and on-set history.
Pagesix · +3 outlets
Chet Hanks confronts Eric Andre at ComplexCon over years-long feud
Hanks says Andre had no memory of their dispute and his parents are reportedly worried about further outbursts.
TheMix.net · +13 outlets
Celebrity Traitors season 2 cast unveiled as Richard E. Grant's banishment makes history
The UK reality series' new cohort and its early eliminations generated a wave of coverage.
The Independent · +13 outlets
Hayden Panettiere's daughter appears in court as Wladimir Klitschko gets temporary guardianship of estate
Kaya Klitschko, 11, appeared remotely at the hearing over the late actress's estate.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Awards18 stories ›
Emmys leave broadcast TV for Amazon's Prime Video in six-year deal starting 2027
The Primetime Emmys end their broadcast network rotation and become a streaming exclusive, marking the latest major awards show to move to a streamer.
Reuters · +15 outlets
Michael Douglas says drunken Golden Globe threat to Julia Roberts ended their friendship
Douglas publicly recounted an incident at the height of his addiction in which he told Roberts to put her Golden Globe where the sun does not shine, a story pic
Fashion Times UK · +15 outlets
Golden Globes expands Best Podcast field to 30 shows, adding sports and celebrity titles
The Globes' podcast category now lists 30 eligible shows, including entries from Jason and Travis Kelce and Conan O'Brien, as awards bodies continue formalizing
Insideradio.com · +8 outlets
Andrew Scott tipped for Oscar glory after Elsinore debuts at London Film Festival
Early reviews of Elsinore have positioned the film and its star as an early frontrunner in the next Oscar race.
www.the-independent.com · +3 outlets
Drake continues Grammys boycott, declines to submit three eligible albums
The artist keeps his long-running protest going by withholding eligible work from Grammy consideration.
Gold Derby · +6 outlets
'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars history with animated feature and song wins
The film's dual wins mark a rare feat for an animated title in the Academy's song and animation categories.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Fashion18 stories ›
Fashion designer sued for allegedly swapping out jeweler's pieces from Met Gala celebrity looks
A jeweler claims a designer replaced its creations on Met Gala red carpet outfits, escalating disputes over credit and placement in celebrity dressing.
Yahoo News UK · +1 outlets
Daisy Edgar-Jones revives 27-year-old Chloé corset set from the Stella McCartney era
The actress wore an archival Chloé look at the Sense and Sensibility premiere, drawing attention to vintage sourcing in celebrity styling.
Harper's BAZAAR · +1 outlets
Maurice Kamara, the street-style interviewer behind viral fashion clips, signs with UTA
The signing moves a creator known for street-style interviews into formal Hollywood representation, reflecting fashion content's pull on talent agencies.
Net Influencer · +1 outlets
Emma Stone wears Louis Vuitton from Paris runway to New York Film Festival in one day
The quick turnaround from runway to red carpet shows how fast luxury labels now push new-season looks onto stars.
WWD · +14 outlets
Keri Russell brings daughter Willa, 13, to her first Paris Fashion Week front row
The mother-daughter appearance at a Paris show continues a pattern of stars using fashion week as a family outing.
MEAWW News · +13 outlets
Rosalía continues ballet-inspired dressing streak with Celine and Erdem looks
The singer's feather-and-ballet aesthetic across multiple appearances has become one of the season's most-covered personal style narratives.
Red Carpet Fashion Awards · +2 outlets
Franchise18 stories ›
Samuel L. Jackson Confirms Nick Fury Return in Avengers: Secret Wars, Says Marvel Has Told Him Nothing Else
Jackson says he will appear in Secret Wars rather than Doomsday but has received no plot details, keeping MCU cast rumors alive.
IGN · +13 outlets
Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie in Development at Paramount
Paramount is developing a live-action film based on CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, with a Transformers producer attached.
Nerdtropolis · +13 outlets
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Debuts at D23 Featuring Robert Downey Jr.
Marvel showed new Doomsday footage at D23 as the film's release date and marketing ramp up.
Radio Times · +13 outlets
X-Men Reboot Cast and Release Date Revealed at D23
Marvel Studios unveiled the X-Men cast and date at D23 and updated the franchise's logo ahead of the reboot.
The Direct · +13 outlets
DC Studios Bane and Deathstroke Movie Title Revealed as Next Slate Wave Identified
Reports outline the next group of DC Universe projects, including the Bane and Deathstroke film and a Superman sequel.
Murphy's Multiverse · +1 outlets
HBO Greenlights Crazy Rich Asians Series With Original Cast Returning
The film franchise moves to television at HBO with members of the original cast attached.
Consequence of Sound · +9 outlets
Biz18 stories ›
Paramount completes Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, creating Skydance media giant
The $110 billion deal closes, merging two legacy Hollywood studios under the Skydance banner and reshaping the industry landscape.
ABC News · +14 outlets
Skydance carries about $80 billion in debt after Warner Bros. acquisition
The combined company inherits a heavy debt load that analysts flag as a key risk for the newly formed studio.
TradingView · +13 outlets
Paramount Skydance pays Netflix $2.8 billion breakup fee after winning Warner Bros. battle
Netflix exits the bidding war with a multi-billion dollar termination payment after Paramount's offer is deemed superior.
Foreign Policy Journal · +14 outlets
Skydance plans to fold HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming app
The merged company intends to combine its two flagship streaming services, leaving the fate of Discovery+ unclear.
SSBCrack · +14 outlets
David Zaslav collects $606 million payout from Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The former Warner Bros. Discovery CEO's exit package is one of the largest executive payouts tied to the deal.
Variety · +2 outlets
Skydance shares sink 8% a day after completing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
Investors sold off the newly combined company's stock while Netflix held flat and Disney slipped.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets