The estate of late singer George Michael has filed a lawsuit against his former best friend, Andros Georgiou, over the release of a documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and an unreleased album project called Trojan Souls – The Greatest Album That Was Never Made. Georgiou, who says he filmed the footage with Michael's blessing in the early 1990s, is charging fans to stream the documentary and insists the material belongs to him. He has accused the estate of trying to erase his role in Michael's life and called the lawsuit "sheer greed," saying the singer would have opposed the legal action. The unfinished Trojan Souls project was reportedly intended to include collaborations with stars such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, and Aretha Franklin before it was abandoned following the illness and death of Michael's partner in 1993. The legal dispute will determine who has the rights to the rare recordings and footage.

Ben Affleck proved he knows more than just movie scripts, teaming up with Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding to win the $1 million grand prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire last night. The money will go to Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative, which supports community organizations in the war-torn region of eastern Congo. The two entered the episode with just two questions left. For the $500,000 question, they correctly identified the Wright brothers' first airplane flight as the achievement that happened just two months after The New York Times predicted human flight wouldn't happen for "1 million to 10 million years." Affleck remembered reading about the newspaper's famously bad prediction, and Ding agreed. The million-dollar question asked which pair of names had not been used for a Thanksgiving turkey pardoned by a U.S. president. Faced with choices including Peanut Butter & Jelly, Tater & Tot, Mac & Cheese, and Spaghetti & Meatball, Affleck and Ding turned to host Jimmy Kimmel using the Ask-the-Host lifeline. Kimmel admitted he wasn't certain but believed "Spaghetti & Meatball" sounded fake. After Ding's phone-a-friend failed to answer, the pair trusted Kimmel's instincts, locked in Spaghetti & Meatball, and were right. The correct answer sent confetti flying as Affleck and Ding celebrated becoming the latest celebrity team to win the show's top prize. Along the way, Kimmel also kept up his running gag at Matt Damon's expense, joking that Ding was "so much smarter than Matt" after Affleck's longtime friend also won $1 million on the show last season.

Four women have come forward with allegations of criminal sexual conduct against actor and musician Jared Leto, claiming the incidents occurred when they were all teenagers. Their accounts appear in the BBC’s new documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, which features testimony from 10 women, nine of whom are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged encounters spanning 2002 to 2016. The BBC says Leto did not respond to repeated requests for comment. Beyond these four criminal allegations, several other women describe inappropriate or sexual phone calls from Leto when they were minors. The documentary also includes accounts from women who say Leto behaved inappropriately at concerts and fan events. One woman, identified as Taylor, says she met Leto at age 14 during a Thirty Seconds to Mars meet?and?greet in 2005. She claims he signed her shirt across her chest and commented on her “rack,” then attempted to have a bodyguard take her backstage. When her mother confronted him, Taylor says Leto repeated the comment dismissively.

CBS has set its fall premiere schedule, with several fan favorites and new shows returning in October. The biggest debut is Marshals, the Yellowstone spinoff starring Luke Grimes, which begins its second season on October 4, alongside the Season 4 premiere of Tracker starring Justin Hartley. On October 9, CBS rolls out the second seasons of Sheriff Country and Boston Blue, starring Morena Baccarin and Donnie Wahlberg, respectively. The network is also planning an NCIS takeover on October 6, with the flagship NCIS returning for Season 24, NCIS: Origins launching Season 3, and the brand-new spinoff NCIS: New York making its series debut.

Tom Holland got the toughest interview of his career—and it came from a room full of elementary school kids. In an upcoming episode of Celebrity Substitute, Holland visited a New York City classroom to teach stunt work, but the kids were far more interested in his personal life. One student flat-out asked if he was married to Zendaya. Holland started to answer, then caught himself, joking that the kids "obviously haven't been media trained like the publicists" he usually deals with. The student wasn't buying it, later telling the camera he was convinced Holland was definitely married because he avoided the question. Another kid asked if Holland takes Zendaya on dates, and this time he didn't hesitate. "Yeah, all the time," he said. "My favorite thing to do." The appearance comes after Holland confirmed in June that he and Zendaya had gotten married, following months of speculation.

Ted Lasso is back for another season. Apple TV has released the first trailer for Season 4, which premieres August 5. This time, Ted, played by Jason Sudeikis, takes on a brand-new challenge: coaching a second-division women's soccer team. Returning cast members include Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift, with several new faces joining the ensemble. The show's return is a bit of a surprise. Ted Lasso was originally conceived as a three-season story, and many believed Season 3 would be the end. But after becoming one of Apple TV's biggest hits—amassing more than 25 billion minutes of viewing and winning 13 Emmy Awards—the series earned a fourth season.

Suri Cruise has reportedly legally changed her name, dropping her father Tom Cruise's last name and now going by Suri Noelle, according to public voting records first reported by Page Six. The 20-year-old, who attends Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, registered to vote in 2024 using the name Suri Noelle. Pennsylvania requires voters to register under their legal name, indicating the name change is official. While no name change filing was found in Pennsylvania, it may have been completed in New York before she left for college. Suri has been using the name Noelle—her mother Katie Holmes' middle name—publicly since at least her 2024 high school graduation. Sources previously said the change reflected her desire to honor her mother, establish her own identity, and avoid the attention that comes with the Cruise surname. Suri, who has reportedly been estranged from Tom Cruise for most of her life following his 2012 divorce from Holmes, is studying musical theater at Carnegie Mellon. She has already appeared in stage productions while in college and is set to perform in a modern adaptation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which is scheduled to debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month.

Marvel Studios has officially announced that Black Panther 3 will hit theaters on December 15, 2028, with filming set to be shot in 70mm. The biggest reveal from Comic-Con was that David Jonsson has been cast as an adult version of T'Challa's son, who was introduced at the end of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Jonsson's character will take up the mantle of the new Black Panther. The original Black Panther, starring the late Chadwick Boseman, became a global phenomenon, earning more than $1.3 billion worldwide and becoming the first superhero movie nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. After Boseman's death in 2020, the franchise shifted to Shuri in Wakanda Forever. Now, Marvel is moving the story forward by introducing T'Challa's grown son as the next Black Panther, with the film expected to continue shaping the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Secret Wars.

Prince's iconic Purple Rain is headed to Broadway. The stage adaptation will begin previews on March 12, 2027, at New York City's Majestic Theatre, with its official opening set for April 12. Based on the classic 1984 film, the musical tells the story of "The Kid," an ambitious young musician trying to make it big while confronting personal struggles that threaten his future. The production will feature Prince's legendary music, including hits like "Let's Go Crazy," "When Doves Cry," and "Purple Rain." The Broadway production will be directed by Saheem Ali, with a book by Peter Duhan, choreography by Ebony Williams, and a music team led by Jason Michael Webb. Casting has not yet been announced. The musical previously debuted in Minneapolis in 2025, where Kris Kollins played The Kid.

Here are weekend box office figures:

1. “The Odyssey,” $87 million.

2. “Moana,” $10.5 million.

3. “Toy Story 5,” $10 million.

4. “Minions & Monsters,” $9.7 million.

5. “Hadestown,” $9.6 million.

6. “The Invite,” $2.6 million.

7. “Evil Dead Burn,” $2.6 million.

8. “Young Washington,” $2 million.

9. “Motor City,” $1.6 million.

10. “Obsession,” $1.5 million.

Family Guy is bringing back its Hulu-exclusive holiday tradition for a third straight year. At the show's Comic-Con panel, executive producer Rich Appel announced that both a Halloween special and a Christmas special will stream exclusively on Hulu in 2026. The Halloween episode, "Happy Hell-o-ween," sends Brian and Stewie to the actual underworld to answer for 24 seasons of bad behavior. After they manage to irritate the devil himself—voiced by Succession star Kieran Culkin—they end up running hell. The Christmas special, "The Peter Clause," follows Peter as he competes to become Quahog's official Santa Claus. When he loses, instead of handling it gracefully, he does exactly what fans would expect, setting up another over-the-top holiday adventure. The announcement also revealed that Bob's Burgers will join Family Guy and The Simpsons this year with its own Hulu-exclusive holiday short. Meanwhile, Family Guy Season 25 is set to return to Fox in midseason 2027 before streaming on Hulu.

Ryan Gosling is officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the new Ghost Rider. Marvel made the announcement during its Comic-Con panel, confirming months of fan speculation. The movie is set to hit theaters in 2028 and reunites Gosling with director Shawn Levy and writer Jonathan Tropper, who are also working with him on Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for release in May 2027. Ghost Rider was previously played by Nicolas Cage in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and its 2011 sequel, which earned a combined $361 million worldwide. The character, Johnny Blaze, is a motorcycle stunt performer who sells his soul and becomes Marvel's supernatural Spirit of Vengeance. An interesting twist: Gosling's longtime partner, Eva Mendes, starred in the original Ghost Rider movie as Roxanne Simpson, but Marvel didn't reveal whether she'll return for the reboot.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, showing up fully dressed as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his upcoming holiday film, "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol," directed by Ti West. Paramount transformed part of San Diego's Gaslamp District into a Victorian Christmas village, where Depp appeared in character, greeting fans with Scrooge's trademark grumpiness and even ending the appearance with a quiet "Humbug." The crowd, which had gathered for more than an hour, cheered Depp throughout the stunt, with many shouting, "We love you!" He never broke character as actors portraying Victorian townspeople interacted with him, including one asking Scrooge for fair wages—earning only a grumble in return. "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol" is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 13.

Jason Sudeikis says he almost walked away from "Ted Lasso" for good—even though he was making a reported $1 million per episode. He said his decision had nothing to do with money, explaining that after Season 3, Ted's story felt complete with the character returning to Kansas City to be with his son, and he didn't want to bring him back just for a paycheck. Sudeikis eventually changed his mind, saying playing Ted Lasso's relentlessly optimistic character had a positive impact on his own life, especially during his difficult custody battle with Olivia Wilde. According to reports, he was the last major holdout as the cast and creators hoped for another season but didn't pressure him. Season 4 takes the series in a new direction, with Ted returning to coach a women's soccer team. Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein and Juno Temple are back, while Phil Dunster won't be a series regular because of scheduling conflicts. "Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV+ on August 5.

Discovery Channel's annual "Shark Week" returns Sunday with 20 brand-new specials, and one of the featured stars is singer Rei Ami, whose voice was featured in the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters. Rei says filming with sharks off the Korean Peninsula was far more emotional than terrifying. During one dive, she watched about 16 reef sharks feeding and says the experience left her in tears because she was witnessing nature up close. Rei appears alongside comedian Ken Jeong in the kickoff special, "K-Pop Shark Heroes." While Rei completed cage dives and free dives with hammerheads, reef sharks, and bull sharks, Jeong jokes he was happy to stay safely on the boat, calling himself the "Christopher Nolan" of the adventure by directing everything from dry land. This year's lineup also includes high diver Molly Carlson, who conquered her lifelong fear of sharks by jumping 50 feet from a helicopter into a Plexiglas cage surrounded by reef sharks. Carlson, who has openly discussed her anxiety, hopes her experience encourages others to face their own fears. Other specials follow scientists searching for what could be the largest mako shark ever documented off Southern California, investigate why bull sharks sometimes confront humans, and explore how great white sharks are expanding farther up the East Coast.

Tom Cruise is officially returning as NASCAR hotshot Cole Trickle in a long-awaited sequel to the 1990 racing hit Days of Thunder. Paramount is developing the film, with director Jonathan Levine in talks to helm the project and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer returning as well. Story details are being kept secret, but the script is written by Will Staples. Cruise's return comes after the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick, and fans have been hoping he'd revisit another classic role. Director Joseph Kosinski has even floated the idea of a crossover featuring Cruise's Cole Trickle racing against Brad Pitt's F1 character, Sonny Hayes. No release date or additional casting has been announced yet.

The brothers of late actor Chadwick Boseman have filed a petition asking a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, as administrator of his estate. Kevin and Derrick Boseman claim she has failed to properly distribute estate assets in the six years since Chadwick's death and has exercised complete control without involving the actor's parents, who they say are entitled to a 25% share because he died without a will. The filing also alleges that royalties, residuals, intellectual property rights, bank accounts, and other assets have not been fully accounted for, and claims Ledward has blocked business opportunities that could benefit Chadwick's parents. The brothers are asking the court to appoint an independent professional fiduciary to oversee the estate. Ledward's attorneys have not publicly responded to the allegations.

As Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey races toward becoming the biggest box-office hit of his career with a $264 million global opening, Elon Musk says his Grok AI will create its own feature-length version of Homer's epic before the end of the year. Musk claims the AI film will be "historically accurate and true to the art of Homer," while continuing to criticize Nolan's casting choices. Critics were quick to point out the irony of calling a story filled with gods, monsters, and mythical creatures "historically accurate," and many also noted Musk's long history of missing ambitious project deadlines. Nolan has largely ignored the controversy, saying pre-release debates don't matter because no one has seen the finished film—and with audiences showing up in huge numbers, his strategy appears to be paying off.

Ed Harris says he was disappointed with his role in Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch, claiming he was led to believe he'd be one of the show's four main characters before signing on. Harris said that once filming began, he realized his character, veterinarian Everett McKinney, had far less to do than expected. Harris admitted he became so frustrated that he told his representatives to "get me the f*** out of here," saying he felt "underused and inconsequential." One moment that particularly upset him was when a bar scene featuring his character singing was cut from the final episode. Producers reportedly told him the scene didn't fit the darker tone of the ending, but Harris said the decision angered him enough to consider voiding his contract. Despite his frustrations, Harris is expected to return for season two after being told his character will have a larger role. His comments come as Taylor Sheridan's TV empire continues to attract behind-the-scenes headlines, including the well-publicized split between Sheridan and Kevin Costner during the final seasons of Yellowstone.

Snoop Dogg is headed to the big screen in his own biopic. Universal Pictures has announced that "Snoop" will hit theaters on August 6, 2027, taking over the release date previously reserved for an untitled studio project. The film will chronicle Snoop Dogg's rise from Long Beach rapper to global music superstar, entrepreneur and entertainment icon. Jonathan Daviss, best known for Outer Banks, has been cast as Snoop, while Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) will direct from a revised script by Joe Robert Cole. The movie marks the first project produced under Death Row Pictures' partnership with NBCUniversal and will feature music from Snoop Dogg's extensive catalog. Snoop is also serving as a producer alongside Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer.

One year after Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow, Tenisha Warner, has filed a lawsuit against his mother, Pamela Warner, who serves as trustee of the Warner Family Trust. Tenisha claims that under a 2022 prenuptial agreement, the late actor was required to maintain a $1 million life insurance policy naming her as the sole beneficiary, but alleges he never obtained the policy. She is seeking more than $1.27 million, which includes the life insurance amount, anniversary and retirement account obligations, and nearly $195,000 in unpaid salary for her work as his "chief of staff." Because she believes Warner's estate won't have enough assets to cover the debt, Tenisha wants the family trust to pay the amount. She is also asking the court to block any trust distributions until the case is resolved, along with interest and attorney's fees. The lawsuit was filed on the first anniversary of Warner's accidental drowning in Costa Rica at age 54. On the same day, Pamela Warner posted an emotional tribute to her son, reflecting on a year marked by grief, personal growth, and what she described as discovering both the kindness and greed people are capable of. Meanwhile, Tenisha continues to honor her late husband through the Warner Family Foundation and River & Ember, organizations she launched with their daughter to support young artists and families. She is also scheduled to discuss her loss in an upcoming interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings.

William Shatner is proving 95 is just a number. The actor is set to make his Riot Fest debut this September in Chicago with his heavy metal band, William Shatner and The Expletives. The performance will feature heavy metal versions of songs from across his career, along with a preview of a new metal album he's been working on. He'll share the festival lineup with acts including Alanis Morissette, Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop and Rise Against.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, granting a 14-day restraining order while a legal challenge moves forward. The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues the deal would give the combined company too much control over the theatrical movie and cable TV markets, violating antitrust laws. The judge said the states presented convincing evidence that the merger could significantly reduce competition and ordered both companies to stop any efforts to complete or integrate the deal for now. Paramount insists the merger is legal and says combining the two studios would make them more competitive with streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. A hearing on whether to extend the block is scheduled for August 3, while the delay could become costly—Paramount faces a $7 million-per-day fee to Warner Bros. Discovery if the deal isn't completed after September 30.

Marvel has dropped the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, giving fans their first full look at Robert Downey Jr. as the franchise's new villain, Doctor Doom. The film brings together heroes from three different Marvel universes, setting up what the studio calls an "existential threat" unlike anything they've faced before. The all-star cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, Channing Tatum, and many more. The movie opens in theaters on December 18. Marvel also announced that tickets are now on presale for select Premium Large Format theaters featuring its new "Infinity Vision" presentation. Downey says the team worked hard to create a story that lives up to the massive success of Infinity War and Endgame, calling the new film the beginning of Marvel's next epic chapter.

 

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $125 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Moana - $19 million
3. Minions & Monsters - $14.8 million
4. Toy Story 5 - $14.8 million
5. Evil Dead Burn - $5 million
6. The Invite - $3.9 million
7. Young Washington - $3.7 million
8. Obsession - $2.5 million
9. Supergirl - $1.53 million
10. Disclosure Day - $1.5 million