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Spotlight18 stories ›

Shareholders approve Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku at special meetings
The cash-and-stock deal announced in June, which would expand Fox's streaming reach, cleared both companies' shareholder votes as media M&A activity accelerates
Deadline · +13 outlets
Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan partner to buy back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media
The repurchase comes five years after Witherspoon sold the production company to Candle Media in a deal valued at about $900 million.
Variety · +8 outlets
Universal Music Group lays off staff as $270 million cost-cutting program continues
The cuts include several senior executives departing, as the major label group presses on with previously announced savings targets.
Music Business Worldwide · +4 outlets
Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
The former gang leader was convicted in the long-unsolved drive-by killing of the rapper in Las Vegas three decades ago.
Al Jazeera · +14 outlets
Russell Brand rape trial begins with prosecutors calling him a 'sexual predator'
The UK trial opens as prosecutors allege Brand was 'ruthless' in a series of sexual assault accusations he denies.
BBC · +14 outlets
Hulu picks up Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' reimagining for series order
The sci-fi franchise returns to television via a new take from Coogler, with the streamer confirming the pickup.
Space · +12 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Street Fighter Tracking Points to $30M Domestic, $70M Global Debut, First Paramount-WB Release
Paramount and Warner Bros. are forecasting a soft mid-October frame led by the video game adaptation, whose budget and opening have drawn mixed analyst views.
Slashfilm · +8 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Projected to Lose $245M, Potentially Among Hollywood's Biggest Flops
Trade and business press project the Cruise film as a historic money-loser, prompting debate over whether it is a disaster or an undervalued work.
Fortune · +11 outlets
'You Can See Everything' Eyes $8M Opening, Possible Biggest Doc Debut Since COVID
The Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim Elizabeth Holmes documentary is drawing strong buzz heading into its wide release.
Slashfilm · +5 outlets
Netflix Begins Reporting Box Office Data, Starting With 'La Bola Negra'
Netflix's shift to disclosing theatrical grosses comes as the Spanish film wins festival awards and crosses the 25 million euro mark in Spain.
IndieWire · +13 outlets
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Sells 14-15 Lakh Tickets, Eyes Rs 100-140 Cr Opening Day
Advance sales for the Tamil sequel point to one of Kollywood's biggest openings and a possible Rs 1,000 crore worldwide run.
The Indian Express · +10 outlets
Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' Crosses Rs 500 Cr Worldwide, His First Film to Do So
The crime thriller's second Tuesday jump lifted it past the milestone as its director confirmed the franchise has ended.
The Indian Express · +14 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Below Sets Record Debut for a Netflix Canadian Series
The Josh Hartnett-led Newfoundland thriller drew Netflix's biggest opening yet for a Canadian original, fueling talk of a second season.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Netflix Plans 1,000 Layoffs Amid Slower Growth
The reported cuts follow signs of decelerating subscriber and revenue growth at the streamer.
TheDesk.net · +14 outlets
Lena Dunham Bringing Girls Back to HBO for Five-Episode Run
The revival arrives about a decade after the series ended its original run.
Boston Herald · +14 outlets
Marvel's VisionQuest Debuts Early on Disney+
The Paul Bettany-led series continues threads from WandaVision and Agatha All Along.
Tvline · +14 outlets
AI Agent Reportedly Wipes Entire Season of Swedish TV Show Before Premiere
The incident, reported by the show's presenter, raises questions about AI tools in production workflows.
TechRadar · +3 outlets
FROM Headed to Netflix US as Stephen King Urges Horror Fans to Watch
All three seasons of the MGM+ horror hit arrive on Netflix on Oct. 19.
ScreenRant · +13 outlets

Music18 stories ›

YouTube Music to add labels for content deemed created primarily with generative AI
The streamer joins the broader push toward disclosing AI-generated music as the technology spreads across releases and platforms.
Billboard · +5 outlets
Drake's 'Habibti' sets records as most No. 1 albums on R&B/Hip-Hop and Canadian charts
The album extends Drake's chart dominance, giving him a record 17th Canadian No. 1 and the most No. 1s on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Billboard · +14 outlets
BTS album 'Arirang' tops 5 billion Spotify streams, biggest release of 2026
The 14-track project has become the year's most-streamed release as BTS prepare a world tour opener.
Chosunbiz · +14 outlets
Geordie Greep denies sexual misconduct allegation and cancels tour dates
The former Black Midi frontman responded to a Paste interview with the alleged victim and scrapped shows amid the dispute.
Billboard · +12 outlets
Bill on promoting US music tourism signed into law by President Trump
The law directs the assistant secretary of commerce for travel and tourism to draft a plan to boost tourism, with live music venues in scope.
Billboard · +14 outlets
Drakeo the Ruler's estate settles with Live Nation over fatal festival stabbing
Live Nation still faces trial next month on separate claims from Drakeo's brother and entourage members over the 2021 stabbing.
Billboard · +13 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn store feud escalates as Art of Play prices bird at $15M and posts CCTV
The dispute between the singer and the Brooklyn toy shop, triggered by Clarkson's claim she got 'Pretty Woman' treatment, has drawn leaked security footage, thr
Tmz · +15 outlets
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece and denies misconduct allegations
Guilfoyle's exit from the Athens post follows misconduct claims, and reporting says she and Donald Trump Jr. have not spoken since their 2024 split.
Pagesix · +14 outlets
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes marry in private Arkansas ceremony nearly 4 years after GMA3 scandal
The former ABC anchors, who lost their jobs after their workplace romance was exposed, wed quietly and left former GMA colleagues off the guest list.
Pagesix · +13 outlets
Cornell bans frat parties for rest of year amid sexual violence measures as DEA probes ketamine supply
The universitywide crackdown follows a reported rape at a fraternity party, with federal drug investigators tracing who supplied ketamine.
Tmz · +12 outlets
Sean 'Diddy' Combs injured in prison fight with Jamaican drug lord 'Dudus' at Fort Dix
Sources say the altercation stemmed from Combs getting other inmates in trouble.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Halle Berry's 13-year-old son Maceo cleared to testify in custody battle with Olivier Martinez
Court documents say the teen may take the stand; Berry is reportedly 'blindsided' by Martinez's child abuse claims.
Tmz · +14 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

European Film Academy unveils 68-film shortlist for the 39th European Film Awards
The annual shortlist sets the field for Europe's top film prize as awards season intensifies.
Screen Daily · +11 outlets
Golden Globes owner sues Golden Globe Foundation as legal fight over name escalates
The dispute between the Penske-owned awards show and the nonprofit foundation is now in court over infringement and money.
Deadline · +8 outlets
Netflix gives La Bola Negra a 47-day theatrical release ahead of Oscars season
The unusual window signals an aggressive awards push for the queer Spanish-language epic.
Business Upturn · +14 outlets
Ryan Coogler to reboot The X-Files for Disney
The Sinners director takes on a revival of the long-running sci-fi franchise for the studio.
Philstar.com · +14 outlets
Sandra Hüller's Oscar and Golden Globe Best Actress odds rise as Rose overtakes Fatherland
The German star's position in the lead actress race strengthens with the fall festival season.
Gold Derby · +1 outlets
Spanish drama starring Penélope Cruz tipped to challenge The Odyssey at the Oscars
An international contender emerges as a potential rival to Christopher Nolan's epic in the awards race.
Stuff · +1 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Ayo Edebiri's Chanel couture feather look dominates London Film Festival coverage
The London Film Festival premiere of 'Clarissa' put Edebiri's Chanel Couture swan-bustle silhouette at the center of the festival's red carpet conversation.
Fashion Times UK · +3 outlets
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 lineup takes shape with 19 models confirmed
InStyle lists the 19 models walking the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, while Romee Strijd explains why she will not be among them.
InStyle · +4 outlets
Celine Dion's Chanel gown nods to her 1997 Oscars look, took 1,380 hours to make
Celine Dion's Paris appearances are drawing coverage that ties her current Chanel look back to her 1990s Oscars style, including a 1999 suit.
Vogue · +3 outlets
Cynthia Erivo wears over $50,000 in diamonds at London Film Festival
WWD details the diamond jewelry Erivo wore on the London Film Festival red carpet.
WWD · +2 outlets
Lady Gaga's post-baby style and 10-carat engagement ring draw fashion coverage
Outlets are tracking Lady Gaga's recent looks, from a 10-carat engagement ring with shorts and a crop top to her post-pregnancy wardrobe.
InStyle · +2 outlets
Jaden Smith reflects on one year as Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director
Smith gave rare insight into his role at the label a year after taking the newly created menswear creative director post.
AOL.com · +14 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Epic delays unannounced Marvel and Star Wars crossover shooter, pivots studio to AI-first development
Epic is delaying its Disney crossover shooter past March 2027 and telling developers to shift to an AI-first production model, drawing backlash over the change
Yahoo Tech · +14 outlets
Live-action Moana sets Disney+ release date of October 21 after weak box office run
Disney is moving its $323M-earning live-action Moana remake to streaming roughly eight months after its theatrical debut, following disappointing box office res
IGN · +10 outlets
James Gunn says he is open to a live-action Batman Beyond movie at DC Studios
The DC Studios co-head called a Batman Beyond film a strong future possibility, reviving long-standing interest in the animated series as a live-action project.
Murphy's Multiverse · +12 outlets
Disney announces a Solo: A Star Wars Story sequel as Dave Filoni reshapes Lucasfilm plans
Lucasfilm's Star Wars slate continues to shift under Dave Filoni, with reported new sequel plans and an Ahsoka 1.5 confirmation ahead of a Star Wars theatrical
The Direct · +14 outlets
VisionQuest debuts new villain blending Marvel and Star Wars elements, plus episode breakdowns
Marvel's VisionQuest is drawing breakdown coverage over its Easter eggs, MCU timeline placement, and a villain design that fuses Marvel and Star Wars iconograph
Polygon.com · +5 outlets
Swamp Thing movie gets script update from DC Studios, but a near-term return looks unlikely
Three years after it was announced, DC confirms the Swamp Thing script is being written without signaling a quick production start.
Comic Basics · +14 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Netflix to cut about 1,000 jobs, roughly 6% of workforce, in biggest reduction since 2022
The streaming giant is trimming staff despite record profit as growth slows and competition rises, a sign that even the category leader is under margin pressure
The Sunday Guardian · +14 outlets
Skydance shares fall about 25% after issuing 471 million warrants to Paramount investors
The warrant issuance dilutes existing holders and deepens investor concern about the debt load taken on in the Ellison-led Paramount takeover.
Yahoo Finance UK · +6 outlets
Analysts flag content costs and margin pressure as Netflix heads into Q3 earnings
Netflix shares have slid on a downgrade and worries about spending ahead of the earnings report, the same backdrop to its layoff announcement.
BigGo Finance · +6 outlets
Skydance bonds extend losses as Wall Street questions debt and $111B valuation
Fixed-income and equity investors are both pushing back on the company's post-takeover balance sheet and the Paramount purchase price.
Yahoo Finance · +1 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' projected to lose $245M, on pace for one of the biggest flops ever
Steep week-two declines and a reported nine-figure writeoff make the film a rare commercial failure for Cruise.
GB News · +5 outlets
Live-action 'Moana' sets Disney+ release date after weak theatrical run
Disney is moving the remake to streaming quickly, a familiar path for underperforming tentpoles in the current release-and-window calculus.
IGN · +10 outlets