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Thu, Oct 15, 10:16 PM ET

Spotlight18 stories ›

Netflix Ousts Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria After 10 Years, Names Peter Rice as Replacement
The shakeup follows a round of about 1,000 layoffs at the streamer and puts former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice over all scripted and unscripted content
Deadline · +2 outlets
Steven Soderbergh to Help Finish 'The Batman Part II' as Matt Reeves Handles Family Matter
Soderbergh is stepping in for the final weeks of principal photography on the DC Studios sequel while director Matt Reeves is on hiatus.
Variety · +13 outlets
CAA, WME and UTA Lead Coalition Backing Law to Require Streamers to Spend 50% of Budgets on Indie Productions
The agencies are pushing a proposed rule aimed at restoring independent TV production volume at major streaming platforms.
Variety · +2 outlets
DOJ and FTC Sue San Diego Ticket Broker Over Alleged $120M BOTS Act Scheme for Beyonce, Pitbull Tickets
Regulators allege the firm used thousands of accounts to obtain millions of tickets for resale at steep markups.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
'Street Fighter' Reboot Lands Mixed Reviews as It Eyes Weekend Box Office Victory
The video game adaptation opens against newcomers including the buzzy Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything.'
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Selma Blair Accused of Assaulting Four People as She Is Released on Bond After Flight Disturbance
The actress faces assault charges following an incident on a flight, raising questions about her career.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

Street Fighter eyes $70M global debut, tracking slides to $22-30M domestic ahead of opening weekend
Paramount and Warner Bros.' first jointly released film opens against soft tracking and a weak Rotten Tomatoes score, raising questions about its budget.
Slashfilm · +10 outlets
Jailer 2 opens with Rs 125 crore worldwide day one, beating the 2023 original's India opening
Rajinikanth's sequel opened strongly in India and overseas markets including Japan, Dubai and Canada, setting multiple Kollywood records.
NDTV Profit · +13 outlets
Tom Cruise's Digger projected for $245M loss, could rank among Hollywood's biggest flops
The film is being pulled from thousands of theaters after a weak run, with multiple outlets reporting catastrophic losses.
Fortune · +13 outlets
Sony weighs bold rollout for Sam Mendes' four Beatles films, possibly same-day April 2028 release
The studio may withhold individual box office figures for the four interconnected films.
World of Reel · +3 outlets
Netflix has used AI on about 300 titles, executive says at Busan film festival
The disclosure marks one of the clearest public acknowledgments of AI use in streaming production.
The Lagos Review · +10 outlets
You Can See Everything, A24's Elizabeth Holmes doc, tracked for $7-8M opening in 800 theaters
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's documentary could post the biggest opening for a doc since COVID, per early projections.
Slashfilm · +13 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Netflix lays off about 1,000 workers as TV executives Lisa Lang McMullen and James Oh are cut
The cuts follow slower subscriber growth and hit Netflix's television programming ranks.
The American Bazaar · +5 outlets
9-1-1 Season 10 premiere kills off a character as volcano storyline launches on ABC
The ABC drama's season opener introduces a sinkhole-turned-volcano disaster and shakes up the show's core cast.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Netflix's The Diplomat returns for Season 4 with a shocking premiere twist
Keri Russell's political drama drew strong critical praise and renewed speculation about a fifth season.
Tvline · +13 outlets
CBS wins premiere week with eight of the top 10 broadcast shows, up 9% year over year
Sheriff Country hit a series high of 5.5 million viewers as CBS's fall lineup outpaced the prior year.
Variety · +12 outlets
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 premieres, introducing Ryan Phillippe as Detective Rogue Kelly
The spinoff's second season opener ends with a tribute to executive producer Chad Lowe's late daughter Fiona Lowe.
Tvline · +12 outlets
Netflix's Below, starring Josh Hartnett, sets streaming record for a Canadian title
The Newfoundland-set thriller became a surprise global hit and broke records for a Canadian Netflix production.
Yahoo News Canada · +13 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Release 'Expectations' Remix With David Byrne-Starring Video
The collaboration marks Rodrigo's second-ever featured-artist pairing and expands its rollout into a New Music Friday release slate.
Billboard · +8 outlets
Michael Jackson Tops UK's Official Biggest Albums of 2026 So Far, Beating Harry Styles and Olivia Dean
A posthumous Jackson release leads the year's UK album tally despite competition from current pop acts.
Music-News.com · +13 outlets
Drake Sets Record for Most No. 1 Albums on R&B/Hip-Hop Chart With 'HABIBTI'
HABIBTI surged into the Billboard 200's top tier and prompted industry discussion about deluxe-edition four-song bonuses.
Streetz 94.5 · +13 outlets
Alpha Drive One Makes Billboard Debut as US Release Hits No. 5 on World Albums Chart
The K-pop act charted in its debut year, signaling continued global momentum for rookie groups.
SBS Star · +13 outlets
Taylor Swift Closing In on The Beatles' Record on Top Music Chart
Swift's chart run puts her within reach of a longstanding Beatles milestone.
UA.NEWS · +14 outlets
IVE and ILLIT Set for Simultaneous K-pop Comebacks
Two leading girl groups releasing in the same window intensifies competition on Korean charts.
조선일보 · +6 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn bird feud escalates as Art of Play lists mechanical bird at $15M
The novelty shop at the center of Clarkson's viral 'Pretty Woman' complaint raised the price of its animatronic bird from about $15,000 to $15 million, turning
NBC Connecticut · +14 outlets
Billy Joel says neurologist barred him from performing or driving as he updates on health
In a Hollywood Reporter interview, the singer said he may never perform again, an unusually candid disclosure about his condition.
Tmz · +7 outlets
Leaked security footage shows Kelly Clarkson's visit to Brooklyn store Art of Play
CCTV from the Brooklyn toy shop surfaced, prompting competing readings of the encounter that Clarkson had said felt like the 'Pretty Woman' treatment.
Entertainment Weekly · +13 outlets
Oregon officials: 16-year-old gunman killed 4, including 3 children, at Bend school
Police detailed the Bend elementary school shooting at a press conference, saying a bystander appeared to have stopped the shooter.
Tmz · +13 outlets
Kelly Clarkson returns to stage amid Brooklyn store feud as critics debate celebrity power
The singer performed while commentators and fellow personalities weighed in on whether her online criticism of the small shop amounted to an abuse of fame.
Pagesix · +13 outlets
Halle Berry seeks full legal custody, says she was 'blindsided' by ex Olivier Martinez's abuse claims
Berry's latest filing accuses Martinez of interfering with their son's care ahead of a court hearing on the dueling allegations.
Pagesix · +8 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

Emmy Awards to move to Prime Video in 2027 under six-year Amazon deal
The Television Academy shifts its marquee ceremony to a streaming platform for the first time in a multi-year pact.
ABC News · +14 outlets
Al Pacino to receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the Actor Awards
The Screen Actors Guild's 62nd Life Achievement honor goes to the Oscar-winning actor, adding a career-capping trophy ahead of the Actor Awards ceremony.
Breitbart News · +14 outlets
Bob Mackie, Oscar-winning costume designer to the stars, dies at 87
The designer known for decades of red-carpet and television costumes leaves a lasting mark on awards-night fashion.
AP News · +13 outlets
Golden Globes owners sue foundation over name amid $150M legal battle
The dispute between the Globes' for-profit owners and the HFPA successor foundation escalates over trademark and money claims.
Law Commentary · +5 outlets
Ryan Coogler's 'The X-Files' reboot gets series order at Hulu for Disney
The 'Sinners' director expands his Disney ties with a reboot of the sci-fi franchise ordered to series.
yahoo · +14 outlets
European Film Academy unveils shortlist of 68 films for 39th European Film Awards
Titles including 'La Bola Negra,' 'Fjord,' 'Woman Unknown' and 'NAZA' advance as the Academy narrows its field ahead of the ceremony.
Deadline · +11 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Bob Mackie, costume designer to the stars, dies at 87
Mackie dressed Cher, Carol Burnett and countless red-carpet figures across six decades, and his death prompts retrospectives of his most famous looks.
yahoo · +12 outlets
Seán McGirr to exit Alexander McQueen after three years as creative director
McGirr's departure ends a brief, commercially pressured tenure and reopens the question of who leads the Kering-owned house next.
RTE.ie · +14 outlets
Céline Dion reworks her 1997 Oscars gown in a Chanel look that took 1,380 hours
The reinterpretation of her career-defining John Galliano gown is the most-discussed red-carpet fashion moment of the week.
Vogue · +4 outlets
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returns with 19 models; Romee Strijd not among them
The 2026 show's lineup announcement is being read as a test of the brand's revamped casting strategy.
The Zoe Report · +14 outlets
Beyoncé makes rare public outing with daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi in Houston
Coverage focused on the family appearance at a Houston ribbon-cutting and on Blue Ivy's height next to her mother.
Harper's BAZAAR · +14 outlets
Selena Gomez wears ruby red beaded gown at Rare Impact Fund gala
The gown marks a departure from her recent understated look, and the matching manicure is already being copied.
Fashion Times UK · +6 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Epic Delays Unannounced Marvel and Star Wars Shooter, Pivots to "AI-First" Development
Epic Games confirmed it is delaying its Marvel and Star Wars extraction shooter and shifting its production model toward AI-first development.
Yahoo Tech · +13 outlets
Street Fighter Reboot Lands Mixed to Negative Reviews as Critics Pan "Aggressively Stupid" Reboot
Critics' early reactions to the 2026 Street Fighter film are mixed to poor, with the reboot drawing a low Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of release.
Forbes · +8 outlets
Ryan Gosling Joins Marvel as Ghost Rider in New Film
Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ghost Rider in an upcoming Marvel film, a notable A-list addition to the studio's slate.
Dorkaholics · +12 outlets
Peter Safran Confirms James Mangold's Swamp Thing Script Is Being Written
DC Studios co-head Peter Safran gave a long-awaited production update on Swamp Thing, confirming the screenplay is in progress but signaling a slow path to rele
Murphy's Multiverse · +13 outlets
Disney Announces Sequel to Solo: A Star Wars Story Amid Dave Filoni Reset
Disney is reportedly moving forward on a Solo follow-up as Lucasfilm's Dave Filoni shapes the franchise's next phase, with Ahsoka Season 1.5 also confirmed.
The Direct · +14 outlets
James Gunn Teases Potential Live-Action Batman Beyond Movie
The DC Studios chief called a live-action Batman Beyond film "a great thing for the future," though no project has been greenlit.
Murphy's Multiverse · +5 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Netflix cuts about 1,000 jobs, roughly 6% of staff, in its biggest layoff round since 2022
The cuts come as analysts flag content costs and margin pressure and the stock sits well below its highs, ahead of quarterly earnings.
TechJuice · +14 outlets
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison stands firm on $110B Warner Bros deal ahead of March trial
Paramount Skydance beat quarterly estimates and raised its 2026 outlook while defending the pending Warner Bros Discovery acquisition now headed to court.
Stocktwits · +7 outlets
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden revenues climb 11% to $390M on Harry Potter tour and production
The UK studio complex posts growth on the back of its Harry Potter attraction and higher production activity.
Yahoo Finance UK · +1 outlets
Netflix Korea revenue tops 1 trillion won, up 1.7-fold, with 81% of proceeds going to US HQ
The disclosure highlights how much of the local streaming market's spending flows back to Netflix's parent as Korean content investment grows.
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'Jailer 2' opens to Rs 59.70 cr net in India on day one, targeting Rs 100 cr milestone
The Rajinikanth, Mohanlal and Vidya Balan sequel opened wide with record screens in Kerala.
The Times of India · +3 outlets
Supergirl goes from box office flop to hit on HBO Max, and reportedly weighed on Warner Bros. earnings
The DC Studios title found a second life in streaming even after a weak theatrical run drew investor scrutiny.
Men's Journal · +14 outlets