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Today · 19 Sept
Lina Jouni creates art from missile debris.
Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into art pieces.
Toronto Film Festival premiere Magazine screened to showcase pre-digital literary world.
Magazine is a Toronto Film Festival premiere described as a pre-digital world piece.
Netflix cancels Sweet Magnolias after five seasons
Netflix canceled Sweet Magnolias after five seasons; showrunner and star are developing a new series.
Heidi Klum attends HeidiFest 2026 with Naomi Campbell and Tom Kaulitz
Heidi Klum celebrated HeidiFest 2026 in two pairs of pumps with Naomi Campbell and her husband Tom Kaulitz; Klum's daughter Leni also attended.
Rachel Marsh lands role in Prime Video adaptation of The Love Hypothesis
Rachel Marsh lands role in Prime Video adaptation of The Love Hypothesis
Kelly Osbourne debuts jet black bob at London Fashion Week
VH1 reality TV star from Love & Hip Hop Atlanta announces detransition
The star of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta announced they are detransitioning after living as a woman for 12 years.
Nominees for the 2026 VMAs social categories have been announced.
A$AP Rocky brings Rihanna and their son Riot onstage during a Copenhagen concert.
A$AP Rocky invited Rihanna and their son Riot onstage during his Copenhagen concert at the Royal Arena, surprising the audience in the middle of his set while performing “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2.” The appearance featured the couple’s family moment on stage.
Upcoming 2026 book-to-movie adaptations announced, including Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars releasing in August.
Many books will provide backbone to theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation adaptation hit Netflix in January, and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, is slated for release in August.
Hong Kong student黎家盈 joins TianGong class as payload specialist, delivering space science demonstrations
On Sept 9, a synchronous TianGong Class session at Hong Kong's Ho Chuen Yao Memorial School and corresponding venue in Macau featured Li Jiaying, Hong Kong's first payload specialist, delivering space science demonstrations via live link with the China Space Station 400 kilometers above Earth. Li, along with Shenzhou 23 crew commander Zhu Yangzhu and astronaut Zhang Zhiyuan, showed microgravity demonstrations and spoke about space life, while the event highlighted Li's selection as the only Hong Kong payload specialist in Aug 2024.
Union Berlin posts a satirical message about Lamine Yamal on X
Union Berlin posted a satirical message on X mocking Lamine Yamal, who had argued that the Ballon d'Or should not go to a player “who scored 80 goals,” without naming Harry Kane. The post followed Harry Kane's two goals and Michael Olise's hat-trick, and the club expressed support for Bayern players.
EBiDAN’s ‘Yes! Tokyo’ remains No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 for a third consecutive week; Aimyon’s ‘Marigold’ returns to the Top 10 after six years
EBiDAN’s Yes! Tokyo remains No. 1 on the Japan Hot 100 for a third week.
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announces she is cancer-free following a hysterectomy after cervical cancer diagnosis
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi announced she is cancer-free after undergoing a hysterectomy seven months after being diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
Mauricio Umansky comments on Farrah Aldjufrie's pregnancy and forthcoming grandson on a red carpet interview.
Mauricio Umansky says he is excited about Farrah Aldjufrie’s pregnancy with Zach Goldsmith, calling it the first boy in the family. He spoke at the red carpet for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season five ahead of the Sept. 24 Fox premiere. He also praised Zach as a good partner and father-to-be, with Alexia Umansky weighing in on the couple’s relationship and the upcoming baby.
Vogue World 2026: Milano livestream schedule announced
Vogue World 2026: Milano livestream schedule announced for Tuesday, September 22 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT.
HBO orders The Spread series starring Javier Bardem
Brandy Clark releases new single 'American Roots' exploring immigration themes
Brandy Clark returns this weekend with a new single, “American Roots,” her first release in more than three years and the first since the New York Times named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters earlier this year. The song is described as one of her most country-est-sounding and patriotic works to date.
Tom Cruise and team reduce prosthetic application time for Digger role
Tom Cruise and team reduce prosthetic application time for Digger role
Lainey Wilson performs with John Mayer at All For the Hall event, debuting their collaboration
Lainey Wilson performs with John Mayer at All For the Hall event, debuting their collaboration
Karol G headlines MetLife Stadium show with special guests and top moments
Karol G headlines MetLife Stadium show with special guests and top moments
GoFundMe support raised for Perez Hilton’s family during recovery
GoFundMe support raised for Perez Hilton’s family during recovery
Vicky Krieps discusses projects including Ryan Murphy, Ocean’s Eleven, and Lizzie Borden on Monster season
Vicky Krieps discussed her upcoming slate, which includes projects connected to Ryan Murphy, Ocean’s Eleven, and Lizzie Borden on Monster season. She described her career as savvy and instinct-led, spanning the U.S. and Europe, and said she would fight for these projects until the end of her life.
CAA signs filmmaker Nick Kozakis after Toronto premiere
CAA has signed filmmaker Nick Kozakis after the premiere of his sophomore feature Kick On at this year’s Toronto Film Festival. The project is set to screen next at Fantastic Fest and Beyond Fest. Kick On follows four young friends who face a life-threatening situation after a night of partying leads to an encounter.
NAZA documentary to be released in U.S. theaters after controversy
The investigative documentary NAZA, which sparked attention at the Venice Film Festival and drew criticism from Israeli politicians including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will open in U.S. theaters later this year. Filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and their team are pursuing a self-distribution model in the U.S., with a September opening planned.
Mick Fanning discusses coping with grief in interview
Mick Fanning discusses coping with grief in interview
Today show undergoes major on-air personnel and format shake-up
Today show undergoes major on-air personnel and format shake-up
Giles Martin revisits Beatles albums with new digital remixes
Paramount sets July 16, 2027 release for Crawl sequel
Vancouver International Film Festival unveils first Works in Progress and international co-productions through its Institute for the Moving Image
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), through its new Institute for the Moving Image, announced a slate consisting of eight first-ever Works in Progress (WIP) and eight international co-productions. The initiatives aim to connect filmmakers with domestic, U.S. and international financing, distribution opportunities, and production partners.
Elevation Pictures boards as Canadian theatrical distributor for Jason Lapeyre’s World War II hybrid documentary The Auschwitz Volunteer
Elevation Pictures has boarded as the Canadian theatrical distributor for Jason Lapeyre’s World War II hybrid documentary The Auschwitz Volunteer. The film tells the true story of Witold Pilecki, a Polish soldier who volunteers to go to a Nazi prison camp and start a resistance movement from the inside. The project is written, produced and set to be directed by Lapeyre.
Macondo Park opens amid enthusiasm from thousands
Macondo Park opens with thousands of attendees
Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in Sony Pictures’ Helldivers adaptation directed by Justin Lin
Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in Sony Pictures’ Helldivers adaptation, directed by Justin Lin, after Jason Momoa exited the project. The film is based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ video game franchise.
Trailer release for The Vvaan featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia
The trailer for The Vvaan has been released, expanding on the world introduced in the film’s teaser with a forest setting and supernatural elements. It showcases a folklore-based fantasy, adventure, and mystery, introducing Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in a first-time on-screen pairing as their characters navigate a world shaped by ancient beliefs and supernatural forces.
Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album announced with physical release ahead of the game.
Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, a 34-song collection featuring original music from artists including Keith Richards, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, and Rauw Alejandro, with licensing of famous music as well. The album is released in partnership with Atlantic Records, and the GTA 6 soundtrack will arrive on November 19 alongside the game, with multiple vinyl and CD versions available at retailers.
Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group sue Suno over a label-backed AI model for copyright infringement
Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group filed a new 45-page lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the District of Massachusetts against Suno, alleging Suno’s new AI model backed by several music companies still infringes Sony Music and UMG’s copyrighted works.
KBS 1TV announces new weekday drama Mission: Mompossible starring Jung Min Ah and Dong Ha, set to premiere September 28.
KBS 1TV announces a new weekday drama, Mission: Mompossible, starring Jung Min Ah and Dong Ha. The series follows two mothers and their intertwining lives, with Jung Min Ah as Kang Da Mi, the assistant to designer Cha Seung Yoon played by Dong Ha, and a developing romance between the two leads. Mission: Mompossible premieres on September 28 at 8:30 p.m. KST.
Zack Snyder reveals plot setting and potential actor for Snake Plissken in his Escape from New York remake
Zack Snyder discussed the setting for his Escape from New York remake and revealed he may already have someone lined up to star as Snake Plissken.
Carly Rae Jepsen releases double album ‘Day and Night’
Carly Rae Jepsen released a double album titled ‘Day and Night’ with 24 tracks and over 100 minutes in length
Rajat Kapoor joins the cast of Akshay Kumar’s Samuk to play a pivotal role
Rajat Kapoor joins Akshay Kumar’s Samuk to play a pivotal role. The film, directed by Kanishk Varma, is being shot in the UK and described as a large-scale sci-fi action thriller produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A Shah.
Amanda Barrie discusses a major life lesson while undertaking an unexpected challenge
EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street legend and Carry On star Amanda Barrie has shared a major life lesson as she prepares to take on an 'unexpected' challenge in the days after her 91st birthday.
Release of the film Modha Rathri featuring Rishikanth and Anishma praised in review
Release of the film Modha Rathri featuring Rishikanth and Anishma praised in review.
India's submission for Oscars 2027 is the Marathi film Gondhal
Marathi film 'Gondhal' is India's pick for Oscars 2027.
Rosalind Ashford, member of Martha and the Vandellas, dies at 83
Motown legend Rosalind Ashford has died at the age of 83.
Original cast members Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley return to The Book of Mormon for a 12-week Broadway engagement
Nikki M. James and Rory O’Malley will return to The Book of Mormon on Broadway for a strictly limited 12-week engagement at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, from October 27, 2026, to January 17, 2027. James will reprise her Nabulungi role, and O’Malley will return in a role unspecified in the article.
Director comments on fan backlash to Resident Evil movie
Director Zach Cregger says he was 'not prepared' for fan backlash to his Resident Evil movie, defending his approach of honoring the experience of playing the games rather than retelling them. The film, focusing on Bryan, a courier in Raccoon City amid a viral outbreak, is expected to have a strong opening weekend, despite mixed reactions to changes from the games. The Resident Evil series has sold 213 million copies since its 1996 debut."
Universal Studios Hollywood opens the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride
Universal Studios Hollywood opened the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride on September 16. The outdoor roller coaster features four iconic cars from the franchise, including a Dodge Charger and a Toyota Supra, letting fans feel like characters Dominic Toretto or Letty.
Duncan Sheik dies at 56 after cardiac arrest
Nike releases 'Standard Issue' NBA collection featuring player-worn gear.
Nike has released a new pro basketball collection called “Standard Issue” ahead of the NBA season opener on Oct. 20. The collaboration is described as reimagining how team identity and basketball culture are expressed across players, teams and fans.
Sharon Stone comments on public fear following her iconic role in Basic Instinct.
Sharon Stone says people are still terrified of her after Basic Instinct.
Van Bommel discusses reasons for Courtois' absence.
Van Bommel explains the absence of Courtois.
Collin Gosselin discusses support from family while competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
Collin Gosselin talks about his family’s support as he competes on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. At a Sept. 17 red carpet, he thanked his dad Jon Gosselin, Colleen Conrad, and his siblings for encouragement, ahead of the season five premiere on Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox (also streaming on Hulu).
Hulu orders Heatwave, a limited series set in Ibiza, created, written and executive produced by Anna Symon
Hulu has greenlit Heatwave, a limited series set on Ibiza, created, written and executive produced by Anna Symon, creator of Joan. The show explores buried secrets of two families on a life-changing vacation on the island.
Nicole Wallace lands female lead opposite Josh Heuston in Throttled for Amazon MGM Romance.
Nicole Wallace has landed the female lead opposite Josh Heuston in Throttled, Amazon MGM's romance based on the first book in Lauren Asher's Dirty Air series. Wallace will play Maya Alatorre, an ambitious young woman who joins her brother on the racing circuit and falls into a forbidden, high-stakes romance.
The cause of death for producer Tay Keith has been revealed.
Producer Tay Keith died in June at 29 years old.
Kristin Chenoweth, Chloe Kim, and others joined the cast of 'The Traitors' Season 5.
Kristin Chenoweth and Chloe Kim joined the cast of The Traitors Season 5.
