Hollywood Braces for 2026 Midterms as Left-Leaning Industry Weighs Senate Odds
With polls favoring Democrats, Hollywood activists and executives are watching Tuesday's midterms with anxiety and cautious optimism, while networks like Newsma
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Intervene in California Noncitizen Voting Case on Midterms Eve
The high court turned down a Justice Department emergency request, blocking an 11th-hour attempt to disrupt voting rules in California; Governor Newsom responde
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Juan Atkins, Techno Pioneer and Genre Co-Creator, Dies at 64
The Detroit artist known as the godfather of techno, whose work with Cybotron and Model 500 shaped electronic dance music, is remembered across the industry.
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Gavin Newsom Proposes Expanding California Film and TV Tax Credit to at Least $1 Billion
The outgoing governor's proposal drew support from Hollywood unions, who are pressing to learn whether his successor will maintain the commitment.
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Apple Beats FYQ4 Forecasts on iPhone Sales as New CEO John Ternus Steps Up
Revenue rose 12% for the quarter ended in September, with strong iPhone and Mac sales though services, home of Apple TV, came in slightly soft.
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Bruce Springsteen Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race
The rocker weighed in on the eve of the midterms, calling the progressive Senate candidate a fighter for the Constitution.
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Neve Campbell Confirms She Will Return for 'Scream 8'
The actress said she will reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in the Spyglass and Paramount franchise installment, which remains in development without a direct
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Justin Timberlake to Release Four-Part Tell-All Docuseries Featuring Janet Jackson on Apple
The project revisits the Super Bowl controversy among other chapters of his career, per reports.
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Johnny Depp Says He Would Return as Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 6' to Send Character Off Better
Speaking during his press tour, Depp stopped short of confirming a return but framed any comeback around giving the character a stronger sendoff.
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Taika Waititi Blasts Critics Over 'Klara and the Sun' Box Office Failure
The director called critics 'sad lost souls' after the Jenna Ortega-led sci-fi adaptation flopped in theaters.
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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to Score David Fincher's 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth'
The Nine Inch Nails principals mark their sixth collaboration with Fincher on the film.
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Dave Bautista Reveals He Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle for 'God of War' Series
The actor is portraying Kratos in Prime Video's live-action adaptation of the video game franchise and showed off the physical transformation.
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Joel Coen's 'Jack of Spades,' With Josh O'Connor, Lands at Netflix for Fall 2027
The streamer acquired worldwide rights to the film, with Patsy Ferran also starring.
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Jeremy Renner and Josh Brolin to Star in Survival Thriller 'A Speck in the Sea'
Orlando von Einsiedel directs the film, with 193 launching sales at AFM.
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Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman Developing 'Robopocalypse' TV Series With Spielberg's Amblin
The 2011 novel, previously set up as a Spielberg film, is being adapted for television with Spielberg executive producing.
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Keira Knightley Shines in Stage Version of 'The Lives of Others,' Reviewers Say
The Cold War drama adaptation of the Oscar-winning film opens in London to strong notices for its star.
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Druski Sets Netflix Church Comedy 'Collect & Praise,' Signs Multi-Year Deal
The series is based on the comedian's megachurch sketch and comes with an overall agreement with the streamer.
Variety
JD Vance's Allies Lean on Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes as Closing Campaign Argument
The online right's meme-driven messaging around the Star Wars character drew analysis from multiple outlets as the midterms approached.
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