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Spotlight18 stories ›

Skydance completes Warner Bros. takeover: five WBD execs collect $1.1B, Zaslav gets $606M, film chiefs exit
The Paramount-Skydance absorption of Warner Bros. Discovery is producing record executive payouts and a leadership overhaul at Warner Bros. Pictures, reshaping
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
'Other Mommy' heads for $27.5M domestic debut as 'The Social Reckoning' opens to about $6M
Universal's horror release is topping the box office despite weak reviews, while Aaron Sorkin's Facebook drama underperforms.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reported in the nine figures
The renewal keeps the platform's most-listened-to podcast under an exclusive arrangement, a benchmark for the podcasting rights market.
Variety · +10 outlets
BlumFest at New York Comic Con: 'Exorcist: Martyrs' trailer, 'Molepeople' dated, 'Amanda the Adventurer' and more
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster used their NYCC showcase to unveil a slate of horror titles, led by Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist: Martyrs' with Scarlett Johansson
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Ava DuVernay's '14th' premieres as NYFF closing night film, drawing strong reviews for Netflix
The follow-up to '13th' examines birthright citizenship and the Equal Protection Clause, positioning DuVernay again at the center of constitutional debate.
Variety · +9 outlets
Danny Trejo defends 'pro-immigrant' stance amid backlash over Daily Wire's pro-ICE film 'Pawn Shop'
Trejo's statement follows reports that crew members quit the Ben Shapiro-produced film upon learning its politics.
Deadline · +3 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Tom Cruise's 'Digger' on track to lose $250M, pulled from IMAX as box office collapse deepens
The film's disastrous opening is being framed as one of the biggest box office losses of all time, with exhibitors already pulling it from premium large-format
Slashfilm · +15 outlets
'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' nears Rs 400 crore worldwide, becomes franchise's highest-grossing entry
Ajay Devgn's thriller has posted the biggest opening week of the franchise and is the third highest opening week grosser of 2026 in India.
Business Standard · +14 outlets
'Other Mommy' projected to open near $20M, ahead of 'The Social Reckoning'
Jessica Chastain's horror film is expected to top the domestic chart while the 'Social Network' follow-up underperforms.
The Express Tribune · +8 outlets
'The Social Reckoning' opens in 607 UK-Ireland cinemas as reviews call it an unworthy sequel
The spiritual successor to 'The Social Network' faces a challenging box office forecast alongside broadly negative critical notices.
Slashfilm · +2 outlets
Andrew Scott's AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens 2026 BFI London Film Festival
The Ian Charleson story drew Oscar buzz as the festival's opening night selection, with Studiocanal releasing a trailer and poster.
Reuters · +13 outlets
Swiss queer film festival drops Israeli film after boycott threats
The festival removed the award-winning title from its lineup, drawing comparisons to Sundance's handling of similar pressure.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Netflix Orders Bridgerton Spinoff About Young Lady Violet, With Shonda Rhimes Writing
The prequel will follow Violet Ledger and Edmund Bridgerton's romance, expanding Netflix's most-watched romance franchise ahead of Season 5.
Deadline · +15 outlets
'Below,' Netflix's Josh Hartnett Sea-Monster Series, Debuts to Mixed Reviews and Ending Debate
The Newfoundland-set creature thriller topped the box office conversation and streaming charts while critics split on its story and its open-ended finale.
Variety · +14 outlets
Netflix Releases Trailer for 'The Altruists,' Its FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried Series
The series, starring Julia Garner and Anthony Boyle as Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, dramatizes the collapse of the crypto exchange.
Business Insider · +14 outlets
Marvel Unveils VisionQuest Premiere, Zodiac Series and X-Men '97 Season 3 at New York Comic Con
The studio's NYCC panel laid out its live-action and animated TV slate, including a 2028 date for the Zodiac series.
Moneycontrol.com · +14 outlets
HBO Orders Crazy Rich Asians TV Series Continuing Nick and Rachel's Story
The long-discussed adaptation moves forward with some of the film's original cast expected to return.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Netflix's 'East of Eden' Tops Weekly Streaming Charts; Season 2 Fate Unclear
The Florence Pugh-led Steinbeck adaptation leads Reelgood's weekly streaming rankings as outlets weigh whether the period drama will return.
Media Play News · +3 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Miley Cyrus' 'Bass Persuades' Sets Record for Biggest Drop From No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200
The album fell to No. 157 on the Billboard 200 a week after debuting at the top, the steepest fall from a chart-topping debut in the chart's history.
NME · +14 outlets
Summer Walker and Interscope in Legal Dispute Over Record Deal
Walker invoked California's seven-year statute to end her Interscope contract, and the label has responded with a lawsuit.
Billboard · +13 outlets
Cardi B Surprise Releases 'Don't Chart' for 'GTA VI: The Album'
The track is Cardi B's contribution to the soundtrack tied to Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI.
InMusic Blog · +13 outlets
Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Hours Before Showtime Over 'Serious Security Threat'
The singer and venue cited fan safety, though Tulsa Police said they found no credible threat.
Billboard · +6 outlets
Miranda Lambert Returns With Country-Disco Album 'Crisco'
The album marks a sonic shift for Lambert toward country-disco, which she describes as full of joy.
ABC News · +12 outlets
Blossoms Score Fifth UK No. 1 Album With 'Songs From The Wedding Cake'
The Stockport band's fifth chart-topping album extends its run of No. 1 records in the UK.
Music-News.com · +6 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to skip royal family Christmas as feud continues
Reports say the Sussexes are not joining the royal family for Christmas, amid renewed coverage of a strained relationship.
Pagesix · +14 outlets
Elon Musk cut trans daughter off insurance after she came out, first wife says in documentary
Justine Wilson makes the claim in an upcoming 'Musk' documentary, adding to the public rift between Musk and his daughter.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Sam Altman criticized by suicide victim's mother over ChatGPT's role in editing notes
Journalist Laura Reiley says Altman invoked privacy in declining to hand over potential evidence, drawing backlash over OpenAI's handling of the case.
Tmz · +5 outlets
NFL insider Dianna Russini hires crisis publicist as comeback awaits after Mike Vrabel scandal
Russini has retained Justin Baldoni's former crisis manager as she prepares a return following the scandal.
yahoo · +5 outlets
Diddy's prison at center of sex abuse scandal; his release date takes a hit
Reports describe a sex abuse scandal at the facility where Sean Combs is serving his sentence, with his release date reportedly affected.
Page Six · +2 outlets
George Clooney speaks out on death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son
Clooney commented after Gerber, 27, died on Sept. 20.
Pagesix · +14 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

Emmys move from broadcast TV to Amazon Prime Video in historic deal ahead of 2027 show
The Emmy Awards will leave traditional broadcast television for an exclusive streaming home on Amazon's Prime Video, marking a major shift in how the TV industr
USA Today · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift to perform at 2026 Academy Museum Gala ahead of Oscar voting season
The performance at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' annual fundraiser comes as Swift's Oscar campaign for her music heats up, with reports tying it to a T
SSBCrack · +13 outlets
Oscars: multiple countries select 2027 best international feature submissions
Congo, Rwanda (a first-time entrant), Syria, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia are among the nations naming their official picks for the 2027 Academy Awards' best inter
Screen Daily · +14 outlets
Critics tip Andrew Scott for Oscar glory after Elsinore's London Film Festival debut
Early reviews out of the London Film Festival have positioned Elsinore as a frontrunner in the coming Oscar race, with praise focused on Andrew Scott's lead per
www.the-independent.com · +2 outlets
Michael Douglas reveals he drunkenly threatened Julia Roberts at height of his addiction
Douglas has recounted an incident in which he exploded at Julia Roberts during a drunken rage, an episode he says ended their friendship, in a candid reflection
The Sun · +11 outlets
2027 Oscars Best Actor, Actress, and Supporting Actor predictions take shape
Awards forecasters are mapping the 2027 Oscar acting races, with Julianne Moore in The Debut drawing attention in the best actress field.
ScreenRant · +14 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Anthony Vaccarello confirms exit from Saint Laurent after 10 years
Vaccarello's decade-long tenure at Saint Laurent reshaped the house and dressed many of the brand's highest-profile celebrity red carpet moments.
yahoo · +13 outlets
Bob Mackie's death certificate reveals new details, Us Weekly reports
The legendary costume and fashion designer known for dressing Cher and a generation of red carpet stars is the subject of emerging posthumous reporting.
Us Weekly · +4 outlets
Daisy Edgar-Jones revives vintage Chloé corset set for Sense and Sensibility
The 27-year-old archival Chloé look, sourced for the Sense and Sensibility press tour, spotlighted fashion's ongoing appetite for vintage resale styling.
Marie Claire · +8 outlets
Emma Stone and Rosalía wear Spring 2027 runway looks early
Celebrities are pulling fresh-from-the-runway pieces before the collections reach retail, a growing sign of fashion's compressed news cycle.
WWD · +12 outlets
Zendaya wears Louis Vuitton jacket and £1,000 shoes on Paris shopping trip
Zendaya's Paris Fashion Week looks and off-duty styling continued to drive celebrity fashion coverage.
USA Today · +5 outlets
Emma Stone's Louis Vuitton dress went from Paris runway to NYFF in one day
The rapid runway-to-red-carpet turnaround illustrates shifting promotional timelines for luxury houses and stars.
WWD · +9 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Paramount developing live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie, co-produced by CD Projekt Red
The adaptation extends the game franchise into film with the game's studio co-producing, following the success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its animated spinoff.
GamesIndustry.biz · +14 outlets
Samuel L. Jackson confirms Nick Fury returns in Avengers: Secret Wars, not Doomsday
The actor's confirmation, reported from NYCC, clarifies his next MCU appearance amid his multi-year absence from the franchise.
Tbreak UAE · +14 outlets
NYCC 2026: Lucasfilm Publishing Panel unveils slate of Star Wars books and comics
The annual panel is the primary venue for Lucasfilm's publishing announcements, covering novels, comics and tie-ins.
Temple of Geek · +6 outlets
Marvel announces new ongoing Captain Marvel series by G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott
The series marks one of new Marvel editor Stephen Wacker's first major announcements and returns Wilson to a character she previously wrote.
Murphy's Multiverse · +14 outlets
Marvel Comics to launch Star Wars: Ahsoka prequel series 'Escape From Thrawn'
The comic expands on the lore of the Ahsoka series and addresses lingering questions from its first season finale.
IGN · +13 outlets
Marvel announces 'Zodiac' TV series for Disney+
The Disney+ project adds another Marvel television title to the streaming slate announced around NYCC.
ScreenCrush · +14 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

David Zaslav collects $606 million payout from Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The payout stems from Warner Bros. Discovery's sale to Paramount Skydance, which closed the largest cash acquisition in Hollywood history.
Variety · +7 outlets
Netflix reportedly preparing to cut about 5% of its global workforce
The restructuring would come as Wall Street pressure mounts over the streaming giant's growth trajectory.
Netflix Junkie · +14 outlets
Netflix receives $2.8 billion breakup fee after Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros. bidding
The fee is part of the $110 billion deal that ended a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Foreign Policy Journal · +14 outlets
Skydance CEO David Ellison says combined company is 'positioned to win in every single vertical'
Ellison's comments came after Q2 results beat estimates and the company raised its 2026 outlook while standing by the $110 billion Warner Bros. deal.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Skydance faces $80 billion debt question after closing $110 billion Warner Bros. deal
The combined company carries substantial leverage as it absorbs HBO Max, CNN and Warner Bros. assets.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Crazy Rich Asians sequel to be adapted as HBO Max series
The film franchise, a hit in 2018, is being redeveloped as a streaming series, with fans questioning the return of a lead actor.
USA Today · +12 outlets