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Wed, Oct 21, 10:16 PM ET

Spotlight18 stories ›

Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion in civil penalties over Facebook privacy deception
The ruling in the state's Cambridge Analytica case marks one of the largest penalties ever levied against a social platform over user privacy claims.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Netflix co-CEOs address executive shakeup and layoffs at town hall, tout new CCO Peter Rice
The internal meeting followed mixed Q3 results and staff cuts, with Sarandos and Peters pointing to Peter Rice's cross-platform experience.
Deadline · +5 outlets
Spotify says it removed 50 million 'slop' and spam AI tracks this year
The disclosure reflects growing pressure on streaming platforms to police AI-generated content flooding music catalogs.
NBC News · +14 outlets
John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Famer behind 'Seminole Wind' and 'Swingin',' dies at 71
His family announced the death on social media; no cause was given.
Variety · +14 outlets
White House Correspondents' Association decries Trump team 'retaliation' after reporter loses access
WHCA president Jacqui Heinrich said the administration blocked a journalist over the president's displeasure with his questions.
Deadline · +2 outlets
LA film and TV production falls again in Q3 2026, down 4.8% despite new tax credits
The continued decline comes even as California's expanded production incentive program takes effect.
Deadline · +3 outlets

Movies18 stories ›

You Can See Everything tops Wednesday box office as Clayface opens to soft projections
Warner Bros.' DC villain spin-off Clayface is projected to open in the $15M-$23M range, leaving room for Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can S
Slashfilm · +14 outlets
Street Fighter reboot opens to $51.1M globally, below expectations, as sequel plans and budget questioned
The Legendary video game adaptation's global opening came in under the $70M some had projected, with reporting pointing to a possible $50M-plus loss and casting
Slashfilm · +4 outlets
Tom Cruise's Digger opens to roughly $8M-$12M, one of the star's softest wide debuts
Previews of just $1.2M and a weekend in the $8M-$12M range mark a rare box office miss for Cruise, with analysts arguing the film was not built to leverage his
IMDb · +1 outlets
Jailer 2 crosses Rs 300 crore in India and nears Rs 500 crore worldwide in first week
The Rajinikanth sequel has set a Tamil cinema record and ranks among 2026's biggest releases, though Canadian screenings were canceled over missing KDM keys.
The Times of India · +13 outlets
Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything opens to $15M, sparking Oscar buzz
Nathan Fielder's documentary on the Theranos founder posted an unusually strong theatrical debut for a nonfiction film and is being discussed as an awards conte
The Guardian · +7 outlets
Ramayana Part One advance bookings surge, selling 40,000 tickets at national chains in 24 hours
The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash epic is showing strong early demand in India and North America ahead of release.
Pinkvilla · +3 outlets

TV18 stories ›

Gwyneth Paltrow to Lead First TV Role in A24 Drama 'The Apology' at Netflix
Paltrow's first series lead comes via a two-season Netflix order produced with A24, marking a notable talent and studio pairing for the streamer.
Variety · +13 outlets
American Horror Story Renewed for Season 14 at FX and Hulu
Ryan Murphy's anthology franchise continues despite cast turnover, extending one of FX's longest-running scripted brands.
Tvline · +13 outlets
Glee Revival Ordered to Series at Disney+ and Hulu; Ryan Murphy Contacts Original Cast
The musical dramedy becomes the latest Fox-era title revived for Disney's streaming platforms, with about 10 original stars approached to return.
Tvline · +14 outlets
Netflix's 'Below' Sets Streaming Record; Season 2 Chances Grow
The Josh Hartnett-led Canadian thriller's strong debut strengthens the case for a second season.
Netflix Life · +9 outlets
Jeff Daniels to Star in 'Bannerman' Series for AMC and Netflix
The revenge-driven project pairs a broadcast-style cable network with Netflix for a series adapted from a thriller novel.
Deadline · +6 outlets
Jeremy Renner's 'Mayor of Kingstown' Final Season Gets January Premiere Date
Paramount+ has set the premiere for the show's fifth and final season, closing out Renner's Taylor Sheridan-produced drama.
Tvline · +13 outlets

Music18 stories ›

Seventeen's Jeonghan x Joshua unit tops Japan's Oricon daily chart with 'DREAMSCAPE'
The SEVENTEEN unit's debut sold 656,011 copies on day one, the highest first-day sales of any unit album in Hanteo history, and took No. 1 on Oricon's daily alb
조선일보 · +4 outlets
BTS's 'ARIRANG' climbs Billboard 200 to No. 41 six months after release
Sustained chart presence six months post-release underscores the continued commercial life of BTS's album in the US market.
Chosunbiz · +9 outlets
PLAVE sets career high with 1.32 million first-week sales for 'Hyperdrive'
The virtual K-pop group broke its own first-week sales record with its fifth mini-album, reinforcing the commercial strength of physical album sales in Korea.
allkpop · +4 outlets
K-pop rides Asian tour revenue and physical album sales to growth
A market report attributes the genre's expansion to touring income across Asia and continued demand for physical albums.
The Korea Times
Kid Cudi to star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in 'Jean', a film he directed and wrote
Cudi will play the artist in a self-directed and self-written project scheduled to begin shooting in 2027.
Billboard · +13 outlets
IVE's 'Looks Can Kill' video tops YouTube's worldwide trending chart ahead of album release
The pre-release music video's global YouTube trending placement builds momentum for IVE's forthcoming album.
allkpop · +5 outlets

Gossip18 stories ›

Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, exes of Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, are engaged
The two were the spouses left behind in the 2022 ABC News affair scandal that ended Robach and Holmes' marriages, and their own pairing has now produced an enga
Feminegra · +14 outlets
Prince Harry says reconciling with the royal family is the 'most important thing'
Harry's new interview comments on the family rift drew a mix of royal biographer commentary and coverage of his remarks on returning to the UK.
PopCulture.com · +14 outlets
New Mexico AG says Trump administration is blocking his Epstein investigation
Attorney General Raul Torrez told TMZ that federal officials are obstructing his probe into Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ties.
Tmz · +14 outlets
Twitch removes streamer Manuel Otto's channel after apparent suicide on livestream
The platform said it moved quickly to take down the channel and video following the incident.
Tmz · +7 outlets
Val Chmerkovskiy misses DWTS after suspension over Will Smith slap joke
The pro dancer was absent from the show's Dedication Night, which did not address his suspension on air.
Daily Mail · +13 outlets
Sahara Ray, model and ex-girlfriend of Mod Sun, dies at 34 of reported overdose
Mod Sun paid tribute to Ray, calling her a 'true love' and 'pure magic' after her death was reported.
Pagesix · +14 outlets

Awards18 stories ›

Golden Globes reject 'Michael' musical/comedy submission, move Jackson biopic to drama race
The Globes' classification ruling forces Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic, which was submitted as a musical/comedy, to compete as a drama, and the studio is w
Variety · +14 outlets
Tom Cruise to receive AFI Life Achievement Award
The American Film Institute names Cruise its next Life Achievement Award honoree, one of the industry's highest career tributes.
Audacy · +13 outlets
Golden Globes LLC sues West Hollywood nonprofit Golden Globe Foundation
The entity behind the awards show is taking legal action against the nonprofit of the same name, raising questions about the Globes' organizational structure.
Beverly Press & Park Labrea News · +6 outlets
'You Can See Everything' launches Oscar campaign amid Best Picture and acting buzz
The film's backers mount an ambitious Oscars push, with pundits debating whether it can become a rare documentary Best Picture contender.
CBC · +14 outlets
Neon boards 'Naza' Gaza documentary to expand awards season theatrical push
Neon picks up the Gaza documentary as a theatrical awards-season release, adding a nonfiction contender to its slate.
yahoo · +4 outlets
Taylor Swift draws Oscar buzz after Academy Museum Gala performance
Coverage ties Swift's gala performance and her Toy Story 5 song to a possible first Oscar campaign, with awards pundits charting her timeline.
Minute Mirror · +14 outlets

Fashion18 stories ›

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returns with Kylie Jenner runway debut and star-studded pink carpet
The VS show drew a wide celebrity turnout, with Kylie Jenner's debut and unedited Getty images fueling the most discussion.
Facebook · +14 outlets
Alexander Skarsgard wears full Chopova Lowena skirt to 'Wicker' premiere with Olivia Colman nod
The custom skirt look made men's red-carpet tailoring the talking point of the Los Angeles premiere.
ELLE · +8 outlets
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban addresses 'nepo baby' criticism after her first Vogue cover
The 18-year-old model's Vogue debut has renewed industry debate about famous-parent advantages in fashion.
Parade Magazine · +14 outlets
Jenna Ortega wears 300-hour tech-inspired dress at 'Klara and the Sun' press events
Ortega's press-tour wardrobe blends costume craft with fashion tech as the film rolls out in New York.
Marie Claire · +1 outlets
Law Roach says Zendaya refuses fashion deals unless he is paid too
The stylist's account highlights shifting power dynamics between talent and their creative teams in brand deals.
Feminegra · +14 outlets
Dua Lipa wears runway look with sequined opera gloves to a night at the opera
The off-runway pick amplifies sequin and holiday dressing trends heading into the season.
Vogue · +14 outlets

Franchise18 stories ›

Marvel releases first official look at Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles crossover
Kevin Smith's six-issue Star Wars | Marvel: Hope Assembles drops Marvel heroes into the opening scene of A New Hope, with Darth Vader wielding the Infinity Gaun
Flickering Myth · +14 outlets
EA confirms Star Wars Battlefront 3, Marvel's Iron Man and a new Star Wars Jedi game in development
The projects are said to be in the works at Respawn, DICE and Bungie following EA's shutdown of BioWare, signaling continued franchise investment despite the st
Final Weapon · +14 outlets
Avengers: Secret Wars production slips again, putting 2027 release date in question
Repeated schedule slips on Marvel's flagship crossover put pressure on the studio's December 2027 theatrical plan.
GeekTyrant · +2 outlets
Lilo & Stitch 2 set photos reveal first look at live-action Angel and Maia Kealoha's return
Filming images show Experiment 624/Angel joining the live-action sequel cast ahead of its release.
ScreenRant · +13 outlets
Glee reboot officially ordered at Disney+ and Hulu
The revival lands a straight-to-series order at Disney's streaming platforms, drawing strong reaction from fans of the original.
IGN Nordic · +13 outlets
Daisy Ridley to star in Paramount's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea remake
Paramount is reviving the 1960s sci-fi property with Ridley attached and a creative team carrying a mixed track record.
Fandom Pulse · +13 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Netflix projects lower-than-expected 2026 ad revenue, shares slide on weakest revenue growth in three years
Netflix's Q3 profit rose but a soft Q4 sales outlook and an advertising shortfall stoked investor worries that subscriber and revenue growth is stalling, prompt
Los Angeles Times · +13 outlets
Netflix Q3 earnings call: Sarandos defends 1,000 layoffs, executives address viewership and ad concerns
On the earnings call Netflix management pushed back on concerns about recent restructuring and layoffs, saying the company can execute better on engagement.
TradingView · +4 outlets
Legendary reportedly makes a bid for Lionsgate, with Wall Street betting it is serious
A reported takeover approach for Lionsgate would consolidate another independent studio into a larger entertainment group.
Comic Basics
Skydance shares rally 10% after warrant selloff; Spotify eases, Disney holds steady
Skydance's stock rebounded from a warrant-driven selloff, with media peers Spotify and Disney trading little changed.
24/7 Wall St. · +4 outlets
Reese Witherspoon to buy back Hello Sunshine in reported eight-figure deal, five years after selling it
The repurchase returns the production company behind hit film and TV projects to Witherspoon's control.
The Times of India · +7 outlets
Larry Ellison borrowed against Tesla and SpaceX stock to fund son David's Warner Bros. deal
The disclosure details how the Oracle founder financed the family's bid for Warner Bros., a deal that reshaped Hollywood ownership.
24/7 Wall St. · +11 outlets