Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage, though sources say divorce isn’t guaranteed. The Daily Mail reports that the couple—who share two daughters, Sunday Rose (17) and Faith Margaret (14)—have been living apart due to their nonstop work schedules. An insider claims Urban finally confronted Kidman about his unhappiness, saying the two were “just going through the motions” with little intimacy left. Kidman was reportedly “blindsided” by the split but reconciliation hasn’t been ruled out. Kidman has been based in London while filming the Practical Magic sequel, renting a Hampstead mansion once owned by Boy George for nearly $90,000 a month—without Urban. Sources say she’s grown comfortable there, even after filming wrapped, fueling speculation about the state of their relationship. The couple’s distance reportedly intensified after Kidman’s mother’s death last year. Despite daily phone calls, insiders note they’ve spent “shocking” amounts of time apart. Kidman was previously married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001.

Bridgerton is officially returning in 2026 with Season 4, and Netflix just dropped the first poster to prove it. The poster teases the story of Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), showing Sophie in a silver gown with a mask hidden behind her back—hinting at the masquerade ball that will play a central role in their romance. Season 4 finished filming in June and introduces Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun (Sophie’s stepmother) along with Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei as stepsisters Rosamund and Posy Li. Returning cast includes Luke Thompson, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, Hannah Dodd, and many more—plus Julie Andrews once again voicing Lady Whistledown.

George Clooney stars in Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach’s new dramedy about a legendary movie star at a crossroads in life and career. After the death of his mentor (Jim Broadbent), Kelly reflects on his past, present, and legacy while navigating strained family ties, loyal but overworked handlers, and swarms of fans. Eventually, he takes off on a spontaneous European trip with his longtime manager (Adam Sandler). The cast is stacked — Laura Dern, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Billy Crudup, Stacy Keach, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Isla Fisher, and more. The movie hits select theaters Nov. 14 and arrives on Netflix Dec. 5.

Bad Bunny is officially locked in as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, the NFL announced yesterday. The star already has three Grammys, a Billboard artist of the year crown, and a massive 57-date world tour kicking off Nov. 21 in the Dominican Republic. He’s also added acting credits with roles in Bullet Train, Caught Stealing, and Happy Gilmore 2. Super Bowl LX airs Feb. 8, 2026, on NBC.

The new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash just dropped, teasing nonstop action as Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their family face a fierce new tribe on Pandora. The third installment in James Cameron’s blockbuster series hits theaters Dec. 26 and follows 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, which scored an Oscar for visual effects. The preview showcases icy oceans, fiery explosions, and jaw-dropping visuals that lean into the movie’s title. With Avatar still holding the crown as the highest-grossing film of all time ($2.9B), expectations are massive. Fire and Ash is the third of five planned sequels, with more scheduled for 2029 and 2031. The release also comes on the heels of Saldaña’s recent Oscar win for Emilia Pérez.

 

Here are the top 10 movies:

1. One Battle After Another — $22.4 million
2. Gabby’s Dollhouse — $13.7 million
3. Demon Slayer — $7.1 million
4. The Conjuring: Last Rites — $6.9 million
5. The Strangers: Chapter 2 — $5.9 million
6. Him — $3.7 million
7. The Long Walk — $3.4 million
8. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale — $3.3 million
9. Spider-Man/Spider-Man 2/Spider-Man 3 (re-release) — $2.3 million
10. Big Bold Beautiful Journey — $1.3 million

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, on Sept. 13 at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Already parents to sons RZA and Riot, the couple is “over the moon” about adding a girl to the family. Sources tell People that Rihanna had always dreamed of having a daughter and is thrilled about the “new energy” Rocki has brought. She’s excited to dive into “all the girl stuff,” from shopping to dressing her baby. Rocky has been saying he feels lucky, while Rihanna calls herself “incredibly blessed.”

The end of the world isn’t done with Gerard Butler just yet. The first trailer for Greenland 2: Migration shows Butler and Morena Baccarin reprising their roles as John and Allison Garrity, now leading their son (Roman Griffin Davis) through a post-apocalyptic Europe five years after a comet nearly wiped out humanity. Trading bunker life for a dangerous trek across a scorched, radioactive wasteland, the family faces meteors, radiation storms, and massive tidal waves in their fight for survival. Butler promises in true action-hero fashion: “I’ll take care of you both, until my last breath.” The trailer says the moving is “coming soon.” IMDB says the movie will be out in January.

 

In a new People cover story, Matthew McConaughey said he’s still studying what a political career — like running for Texas governor — would mean, but admitted it’s “not necessarily my language” unless he ever feels truly called to it. He previously explored a run in 2021 but backed out before the 2022 race. With the 2026 election approaching, McConaughey said any political move may have to wait until his three kids — Levi, 17, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12 — are grown. “The original thing I knew I always wanted to be was a dad,” he explained, noting he isn’t willing to sacrifice family time for politics just yet.

Here’s what happened on last night’s finale of “America’s Got Talent.”

Fifth place: LightWire
Fourth place: Leo High School Choir
Third place: Jourdan Blue
Second place: Chris Turner
Winner: Jessica Sanchez

Sean Penn says his new film One Battle After Another feels eerily timely after the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk. The actor told Vanity Fair he wasn’t surprised by the violence, calling it “disturbing” and something he’s still processing. Penn’s movie, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and out tomorrow, follows ex-revolutionaries clashing when Penn’s character kidnaps another’s daughter. The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.

Joe Rogan defended Jimmy Kimmel after the comedian’s suspension, blasting the Trump administration for targeting a late-night host and calling it an attack on free speech. On his podcast, Rogan said Kimmel’s joke about Charlie Kirk was funny and not grounds for punishment, warning conservatives celebrating the suspension that censorship could backfire on them. He also mocked Trump for spending time attacking talk show hosts online instead of governing. Rogan, who endorsed Trump before the 2024 election, has since criticized his tariffs on Canada and harsh deportation policies, marking a split from their once-friendly alliance.

Jimmy Kimmel got a large standing ovation in his return to late-night TV last night. Here are some highlights:

Kimmel walked out to standing ovations and chants of “Jimmy, Jimmy” after a week-long ABC suspension. He opened with a Jack Paar throwback: “As I was saying before I was interrupted…”

Kimmel blasted government interference — “Our government cannot be allowed to control what we do and do not say on television” — and called attempts to silence him “un-American.”

Addressing the Charlie Kirk Controversy: Kimmel got emotional, saying he never intended to make light of the murder or blame a political group. He praised Kirk’s widow Erika for her forgiveness, calling it a lesson in grace.

Direct Shot at Trump: Kimmel mocked President Trump’s claim his show had bad ratings: “I do tonight… He tried to cancel me and ended up boosting me. That backfired bigly.” He even joked Trump may need to “release the Epstein files” to distract.

Network Drama: Kimmel admitted he was unhappy Disney yanked him but said they ultimately welcomed him back. He warned that put them in Trump’s crosshairs: “Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.”

Industry Solidarity: He thanked late-night peers (Colbert, Stewart, Fallon, Oliver, Meyers, Conan, Stern, Letterman, etc.), as well as conservatives like Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Ben Shapiro, for defending his right to speak.

Big-Name Support: Over 400 celebrities — including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Ben Affleck — signed an ACLU letter backing Kimmel. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and John Oliver both publicly blasted Disney’s handling.

Classic Kimmel Humor: He slipped in Disney+ promo jokes, introduced a Robert De Niro-as-FCC bit, and reminded the audience: “Jimmy Kimmel Live! isn’t important — but the freedom to make a show like this is.”

Apple TV+ has abruptly postponed the debut of The Savant, its Jessica Chastain–led thriller, just three days before its scheduled Sept. 26 premiere. No new release date has been announced. In a statement, the streamer said only: “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant.” While no official reason was given, sources point to the series’ sensitive subject matter—an undercover operative infiltrating extremist groups to stop attacks—paired with its violent imagery, including a sniper scene and a government building bombing. The delay comes less than two weeks after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and amid rising unrest in the U.S. Created by Melissa James Gibson, the series stars Chastain as the titular investigator, alongside Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, and Pablo Schreiber. James Badge Dale also appears in a recurring role. For now, the thriller remains shelved until Apple TV+ determines a safer time to release it.

Disney+ is hiking its prices yet again—its third increase in just two years—as streaming giants continue to chase profitability. Starting October 21, the ad-free Disney+ plan jumps $3 to $19/month, while the ad-supported version rises $2 to $12/month. Bundles with Hulu and ESPN+ will also see price bumps. The move follows back-to-back October increases of 25% in 2024 and 27% in 2023, leaving many subscribers frustrated. Disney+ recently added 1.8 million subscribers, bringing its global total to 128 million, but growth is slowing. The company is merging Disney+ and Hulu into a single app and expanding into sports with a new $30/month ESPN streaming service. Its goal: $1.3 billion in streaming operating income this fiscal year, up from $1 billion.

Miley Cyrus says her secret to staying grounded and sober is… gardening. In a new CR Fashion Book interview with Pamela Anderson, Cyrus called tending her garden a “very personal process” that’s become like “medicine” for her. She compared it to yoga—something simple, hands-on, and creative that isn’t tied to fame or success. For Cyrus, planting seeds and watching them bloom is a “genuine win,” a ritual that’s helped keep her steady in her sober lifestyle. She credits photographer Vijat Mohindra with inspiring her to start digging in the dirt at home.

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night is hitting a wall. Nearly 40 ABC affiliates—many owned by Sinclair Inc.—say they won’t air Jimmy Kimmel Live! when it comes back tonight. Instead, Sinclair will preempt the show with local news, citing concerns about Kimmel’s controversial remarks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Sinclair says the suspension will remain until ABC addresses “professionalism and accountability,” calling on Kimmel to apologize directly to the Kirk family and donate to Turning Point USA. The company’s biggest affiliate affected is WJLA in Washington, D.C., meaning even Trump and D.C. insiders won’t see the comeback.

Tom Brady raised eyebrows during Fox’s broadcast of the Bears-Cowboys game when he made a bizarre comparison while reacting to George Pickens slamming his helmet. Brady said, “Those helmets can be… like a dog at home. Kick the dog, throw the helmet. Whatever it takes.” Fans instantly flooded social media, shocked and confused by what sounded like Brady casually admitting to kicking his dog. Memes and posts poured in, with one fan writing, “Tom Brady just admitted to kicking his dog at home…” and Skip Bayless chiming in, saying he hoped Brady never took out his football losses on his pup. Brady, who rescued his dog Fluffy with Gisele Bundchen back in 2016, has previously shared heartfelt tributes to his late dog Lua, making the comment all the more baffling.

Kanye West opens up about his decision to back President Trump and the MAGA movement in the new documentary In Whose Name?, which pulls from 3,000 hours of footage shot over six years. Ahead of his 2018 SNL appearance, West claimed he felt trapped in “current slavery,” pressured by peers not to “free his mind.” He said wearing the MAGA hat wasn’t about Trump’s policies but about resisting “mind control,” invoking Orwell’s 1984 and comparing it to Big Brother. West framed his support as a defiance of expectations placed on him as a Black man, saying, “People can’t tell me what to do because I’m Black.” He recalled feeling marginalized before fame and compared criticism of his red hat to that same prejudice. The rapper met with the president in 2018 at the White House and even launched his own short-lived presidential run in 2020. However, his legacy has been overshadowed by his anti-Semitic remarks, which cost him major brand deals, social media access, and his talent agency representation. Despite the backlash, West has doubled down, saying he won’t apologize.

Angelina Jolie defended free speech and said she no longer recognizes the United States while promoting her new film Couture at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. She called the current political climate “very, very heavy times,” warning against restrictions on personal expression. Jolie sparked debate online. Some praised her comments, others dismissed them as irrelevant. Her remarks aren’t surprising—she’s long been politically outspoken. She spent two decades working with the UN refugee agency, visited the White House to support the Violence Against Women Act, and has met with world leaders. She’s also been critical of Donald Trump’s policies, especially on refugees.

Actor Gary Busey, 81, was sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a woman during the Monster-Mania horror convention in New Jersey back in 2022. Prosecutors accused Busey of groping women during a photo shoot—grabbing two women’s buttocks and trying to unhook another’s bra while making inappropriate remarks. Initially, he denied everything, claiming the women fabricated the allegations. But in July 2025, he changed his plea and admitted to fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, specifically for touching a woman’s buttocks over her clothing. During the Zoom hearing, Busey at first seemed confused about whether he was pleading guilty until his attorneys quickly corrected him. Judge Gwendolyn Blue emphasized the seriousness of the offense and his past run-ins with the law, rejecting a request for fines only. As part of the sentence, Busey must avoid any contact with the victim. He has 45 days to appeal and can request probation be transferred to California. His lawyer said Busey is relieved the case is resolved and wants to move forward. Busey earned an Oscar nomination for The Buddy Holly Story (1978) and appeared in films like Lethal Weapon and Predator 2.

Ed Sheeran stopped by The Scott Mills Breakfast Show to promote his new album Play and chat about life, touring, and even an out-of-this-world offer. The singer revealed he was once asked to perform the first gig in space, but turned it down, saying space travel still feels too risky. “I’ve got kids, I’m not risking that for a Guinness World Record,” Ed explained, adding he’d rather see places like Greenland before leaving the planet. Sheeran also praised Coldplay’s Chris Martin as a mentor and said he often seeks advice from artists like James Blunt and Damien Rice. On Lewis Capaldi’s return, Ed said he’s thrilled for his friend, calling his break the best move for his health and creativity. Mills joked that Sheeran has become the “new Elton John” figure for pop—offering advice and support to younger artists. Ed agreed he’s never too proud to ask for guidance himself, even from tourmate Myles Smith.

After Disney-owned ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a wave of backlash has erupted — with Marvel’s She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany joining the protest. Maslany posted to Instagram in her motion-capture suit, urging fans to “cancel your @disneyplus @hulu @espn subscriptions.” She’s not alone. Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger blasted the move on X, calling it the result of “government intimidation and corporate cowardice,” and urged a boycott of Disney and ABC. Actress Amy Landecker also shared proof she canceled her Disney+ account. Meanwhile, box office tracker Exhibitor Relations posted a “Protest Playbook” to rally support for Kimmel, encouraging people to:

Cancel Disney+ and leave feedback citing Kimmel’s suspension

Cut back on Disney parks, movies, and merch

Skip ABC programming to hurt ratings

Pressure advertisers by threatening to withdraw support

The group even circulated Disney CEO Bob Iger’s email and ABC’s viewer relations contact.

Here’s this weekend’s NFL schedule.

SUNDAY’S GAMES
Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 1:00p (ET) FOX

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns 1:00p (ET) FOX

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00p (ET) CBS

Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings 12:00p (CT) CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots 1:00p (ET) CBS

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00p (ET) 1:00p FOX

New York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00p (ET) FOX

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans 12:00p (CT) CBS

Las Vegas Raiders at Washington Commanders 1:00p (ET) FOX

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 1:05p (PT) CBS

New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks 1:05p (PT) CBS

Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears 3:25p (CT) FOX

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 1:25p (PT) FOX

Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants 8:20p (ET) NBC

MONDAY’S GAME
Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (Mon) 8:15p (ET) ESPN/ABC

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned after 47 years, saying he can no longer stay with the company in good conscience. Greenfield, 74, claimed the ice cream brand has lost the independence it was promised when sold to Unilever, especially as Unilever shifts its ice cream businesses under the Magnum Ice Cream Company. In his statement, Greenfield said Ben & Jerry’s had long spoken out on peace, justice, and human rights, but that voice is now being “silenced and sidelined” to avoid upsetting those in power. He criticized the move as especially troubling amid what he called attacks on civil rights, immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community. His longtime partner, Ben Cohen, supported the decision and launched the #FreeBenAndJerrys campaign urging fans to demand the brand’s independence. Magnum thanked Greenfield for his decades of service but disagreed with his criticism, saying they remain committed to Ben & Jerry’s mission of “peace, love, and ice cream” while continuing to grow the brand.

South Park Season 27 is hitting more bumps in its already wonky schedule. The show, which airs every other Wednesday on Comedy Central, skipped last night’s episode because it wasn’t finished. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone admitted the delay was their fault and thanked fans for understanding, promising the next episode will air next week.

Jimmy Kimmel has been pulled off the air indefinitely by ABC after backlash over his remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. During his monologue, Kimmel suggested the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was conservative, despite investigators stating Robinson held far-left views and lived with a transgender roommate. The comments drew sharp criticism, including from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who said the remarks were among the “sickest conduct possible” and suggested possible FCC action. Nexstar, ABC’s largest affiliate group, also dropped Jimmy Kimmel Live! immediately, calling his remarks “offensive and insensitive.” Kimmel, who initially posted condolences online, changed tone in his on-air comments, sparking the controversy. His show is now off the schedule “for the foreseeable future.”

President Trump clashed with ABC’s Jonathan Karl yesterday after being asked about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s vow to target “hate speech” following Charlie Kirk’s murder. Karl pressed Trump on whether cracking down on hate speech conflicts with free speech rights. Trump shot back, accusing Karl of being unfair: “She’d probably go after people like you! Because you treat me so unfairly! It’s hate! You have a lot of hate in your heart!” He went further, suggesting ABC itself could be targeted, noting the network once paid him $16 million “for a form of hate speech.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a stark warning about America’s future in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, saying the nation risks tumbling into a state with “no democracy” if political polarization continues unchecked. Speaking at USC, the actor urged citizens to use their power at the ballot box to turn things around. Schwarzenegger, a longtime Trump critic, cautioned against extremism in both parties.

Dr. Phil’s messy legal battle with Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) over his collapsed Merit Street Media (MSM) project has now centered on questions of “good faith,” according to a federal judge overseeing the case. At a Texas bankruptcy hearing, Phil McGraw’s lawyer Charles Babcock argued that Dr. Phil never wanted MSM to end up in Chapter 11, calling that outcome “toxic” and illogical. He said McGraw fought to keep his voice on MSM but was forced to create a new platform, Envoy, after TBN allegedly refused to honor its distribution commitments. Babcock accused TBN of trying to silence Dr. Phil’s voice. The fight stems from a $500 million distribution deal between MSM and TBN that soured quickly after its 2023 announcement. Dr. Phil sued TBN for breach of contract in July, while TBN countersued in August. Both sides accuse each other of brinkmanship, bad faith, and stalling tactics, with disputes over texts, emails, and depositions spilling into the hearing. TBN’s attorney Mark Moore pushed back, telling the judge that Peteski Productions (Dr. Phil’s company) can’t claim McGraw was both directing and detached from MSM’s decisions. He accused Dr. Phil’s team of “grandstanding” and wasting time. The bankruptcy court will continue weighing whether MSM’s Chapter 11 and Dr. Phil’s lawsuit move forward—or get tossed out as TBN requests.

The legendary actor-director was known for films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Sting', 'All the President's Men' and 'Ordinary People'

 

Robert Redford, the longtime Hollywood icon and star of classic films such as 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and 1985's Out of Africa, has died. He was 89.

"Robert Redford passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," Cindi Berger, chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, tells PEOPLE in a statement. "He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy."

According The New York Times, who was the first to report the actor's death, Redford died at his home outside Provo on Tuesday morning. No cause of death was given, but Berger told the outlet in a statement that he died in his sleep.

A leading Hollywood heartthrob at his peak in the 1970s, Redford had talent to back up his good looks. His decades-long career earned him a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for 1973's The Sting, the Best Director award for 1980's Ordinary People and another Best Director nomination for 1994's Quiz Show.

"I've spent most of my life just focused on the road ahead, not looking back," Redford said in the acceptance speech for his 2002 honorary Oscar. "But now tonight, I'm seeing in the rearview mirror that there is something I've not thought about much, called history."

 

Born Aug. 18, 1936 in Santa Monica, California, Redford was a student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He made his Broadway debut in 1959's Tall Story, followed by a lead in 1963's Barefoot in the Park — a role he reprised in the 1967 film adaptation alongside Jane Fonda. His onscreen career began in the early 1960s with roles on TV shows like Tate, Route 66, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone and The Untouchables.

And of course, his career reached new heights in 1969 when he landed the role of outlaw the Sundance Kid in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid alongside the late Paul Newman.

“I was being put up for Butch Cassidy because I’d done the comedy. But that part didn't interest me,” Redford told Collider in 2019. “What interested me was the Sundance Kid because I could relate to that based on my own experience and particularly my own childhood and feeling like an outlaw most of my life."

He added, "So I told [director] George [Roy Hill], and he knew Paul really well and knew he was much more like Butch Cassidy, so George turned it all around. He went to Paul and they argued a bit until Paul finally realized that George was right. He was well known and I wasn't, which is why they switched the title, too.”

 

More of Redford's most memorable films included The Way We Were (1973), The Great Gatsby (1974), All the President's Men (1976), The Natural (1984), Indecent Proposal (1993), The Horse Whisperer (1998) and All Is Lost (2013).

In addition to Ordinary People, he directed A River Runs Through It (1992), Quiz Show, The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000), Lions for Lambs (2007) and several other films.

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In August 2018, Redford told Entertainment Weekly that he would be retiring after making The Old Man & the Gun, in which he starred alongside Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tika Sumpter and Tom Waits.

"Never say never, but I pretty well concluded that this would be it for me in terms of acting, and [I'll] move towards retirement after this 'cause I've been doing it since I was 21," he said at the time.

A month later, at the premiere of the film, he told PEOPLE he regretted saying he was retiring and emphasized he was not sure what the future held.

As Redford explained, "I think it was a mistake to say that I was retiring because you never know. It did feel like it was time, maybe, to concentrate on another category."

 

Back in March, Redford returned to the screen for the first time in six years with a cameo on the thriller series Dark Winds. It would mark his final role.

Leading up to that cameo, Redford had lent his voice to 2020's Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia, as well as his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford's 2024 performance-art piece "The Way of the Rain — Hope for Earth."

 

While he collected many accolades for his work onscreen and behind the camera (including the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award), Redford experienced tragedy in his personal life. In 2020, his son James Redford died from bile-duct cancer in his liver at the age of 58.

"The grief is immeasurable with the loss of a child," Redford's rep said in a statement at the time. "Jamie was a loving son, husband and father. His legacy lives on through his children, art, filmmaking and devoted passion to conservation and the environment."

Redford and ex-wife Lola Van Wagenen had four children together: Scott (who died just two months after his birth in 1959 from sudden infant death syndrome), Shauna, James and Amy. Redford also lost his mother after a difficult pregnancy, when Redford was a teen.

 

Redford married Sibylle in 2009. In a cover story for AARP The Magazine a few years later, he said his wife, who was 20 years his junior, was a "very special person" and gave him a "whole new life."

The two first met in 1996 at his Sundance Mountain Resort, though Sibylle, who is a multimedia artist, admitted later on that she knew very little about the actor.

"It was a wonderful beginning of a relationship, because it began as two human beings meeting each other and finding a connection as two human beings, rather than being colored by success," Redford once said.

Together with James, Redford co-founded The Redford Center in 2005, a nonprofit focusing on producing films and providing grants to filmmakers who direct films that touch on climate change and the environment, a cause the actor cared deeply about.

 

In 2015, Redford was among a group of celebrities who gathered in Paris to help encourage the United Nations to strengthen their stance on global warming. The conference brought together 195 nations and lasted nearly 11 days. Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn were also among those who made a personal pleas to reduce fossil fuel emissions.

"This has to be the time because we're running out of time. It's been so many years but there's no more time," Redford said at the time.

In 1975, Redford cemented his reputation as an environmental activist after he appeared on 60 Minutes and invited Dan Rather (whom Redford portrayed in 2015's Truth) to visit the site of a proposed power plant construction he opposed. The nationally televised report forced the plant's cancellation.

 

Redford was also passionate about supporting filmmakers and artists and founded the Sundance Institute before launching the Sundance Film Festival in 1984.

In his 2002 Oscar acceptance speech, he said that his personal work is "most important to me," along with "trying to put something back into an industry that's been good to me. And, of course, Sundance is a manifestation of that."

 

Also in the speech, Redford said it was "important" to "make sure the freedom of artistic expression is nurtured and kept alive, because I believe that in keeping diversity alive it will help keep our industry alive."

"To be able to be part of a freedom of expression that allows us as artists to tell our stories in our own way about the human condition, the complexities of life, the world around us, is a gift and not one to be taken lightly," he added. "And I think the glory of art is that it can not only survive change, it can lead it. As an artist, I just can't think of a better life than the one that I've been blessed with."

Redford is survived by his wife, daughters Shauna and Amy and grandchildren.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the newest chapter in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology. Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of the notorious Wisconsin killer who inspired Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. For the part, Hunnam shed nearly 30 pounds to portray Gein’s frail, eerie presence, and the trailer shows him in a chilling mask made from victims’ skin. The series, also starring Laurie Metcalf, Suzanna Son, Tom Hollander, and Addison Rae, premieres Oct. 3 on Netflix.

Jamie Lee Curtis got emotional while discussing the murder of Charlie Kirk during an appearance on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast. Curtis broke down in tears, saying that while she disagreed with “almost every point” Kirk ever made and found many of his views abhorrent, his death still shook her. She emphasized that he was “a man of faith” and said she hoped that in his final moments he felt connected to that faith. The actress also criticized how easily people can access graphic videos of the shooting online, comparing their circulation to past moments of national trauma like the Sept. 11 coverage and the Zapruder film of President Kennedy’s assassination.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Monster: The Ed Gein Story, the newest chapter in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology. Charlie Hunnam takes on the role of the notorious Wisconsin killer who inspired Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. For the part, Hunnam shed nearly 30 pounds to portray Gein’s frail, eerie presence, and the trailer shows him in a chilling mask made from victims’ skin. The series, also starring Laurie Metcalf, Suzanna Son, Tom Hollander, and Addison Rae, premieres Oct. 3 on Netflix.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is the No. 1 movie in North America earning $70 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. The Conjuring: Last Rites - $26.1 million
3. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - $18.1 million
4. The Long Walk - $11.5 million
5. Toy Story - $3.5 million
6. Weapons - $2.7 million
7. Hamilton - $2.2 million
8. Freakier Friday - $2.1 million
9. Spinal Tap II - $1.7 million
10. The Sound of Music - $1.6 million

Here are the winners from last night’s Emmy Awards.

Outstanding Drama Series: The Pitt

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower, Severance

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman, Severance

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Merritt Wever, Severance

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt

Outstanding Comedy Series: The Studio

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart, Hacks

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, The Studio

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Robby Hoffman, Hacks

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Bryan Cranston, The Studio

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Cristin Milioti, The Penguin

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Outstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors

Outstanding Talk Series: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

A decade after Two and a Half Men wrapped, Jon Cryer is opening up about his former co-star Charlie Sheen—and it’s not flattering. Cryer compared Sheen to a dictator, saying he was paid “a third” of what Sheen made while Sheen’s life was “falling apart” during the show’s run. Cryer likened Sheen to North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il, explaining that Sheen’s chaotic personal life drove CBS to throw huge sums his way, while Cryer, whose life was stable at the time, earned far less. The situation escalated as CBS pre-sold extra seasons, motivating them to shell out more for Sheen. Sheen was ultimately fired in 2011 after public conflicts with CBS, Warner Bros., and co-creator Chuck Lorre, cutting Season 8 short. Ashton Kutcher then stepped in as Walden Schmidt to finish the series.

Brian Cox gave the crowd more than they bargained for—at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) while promoting his directorial debut Glenrothan. The 79-year-old actor went commando under his kilt, accidentally flashing a front-row fan during a Q&A. Cox laughed it off, joking, “Is it that bad? Or that good?” before explaining that kilts are meant for “freedom.” The audience kept teasing him about his legs, and Cox playfully blamed the film’s producer for making him wear the traditional Scottish garb. The film, starring Cox, Alexandra Shipp, and Shirley Henderson, follows two estranged brothers reuniting in Scotland after decades apart.

Henry Cavill was injured while training for Amazon MGM Studios’ Highlander remake, delaying production until 2026. The actor sustained an unspecified injury during pre-production preparations. The reboot of the 1986 fantasy-adventure film — which originally starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery — will feature Cavill alongside Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Marisa Abela, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, and Max Zhang. Chad Stahelski directs, with Michael Finch writing, both known for their work on the John Wick franchise. Highlander tells the story of immortal warriors battling across time and spawned multiple sequels and a TV series.

Following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Comedy Central pulled the South Park Season 27 episode “Got A Nut,” in which Eric Cartman impersonates Kirk. The episode originally aired as Season 27, Episode 2, and included subplots with Mr. Mackey joining ICE and Cartman running a podcast parodying Kirk. The network replaced the rerun with Episode 1 of the season. Despite being removed from the cable schedule, the episode is still available to stream on Paramount+. Kirk had previously called the parody a “badge of honor” and even changed his social media profile to the Cartman caricature.

The 77th Emmy Awards show airs Sunday AT 8:00 P.M. et on CBS. Comic Nate Bargatze will host the show.

NOMINEES

Best Drama Series
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio
What We Do in the Shadows

Best Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin

Best Television Movie
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
The Gorge
Mountainhead
Nonnas
Rebel Ridge

Best Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors

Best Talk Series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Best Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Saturday Night Live

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Britt Lower, Severance
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance
John Turturro, Severance

Best Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus

Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Giancarlo Esposito, The Boys
Scott Glenn, The White Lotus
Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt
Joe Pantoliano, The Last of Us
Forest Whitaker, Andor
Jeffrey Wright, The Last of Us

Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Jane Alexander, Severance
Gwendoline Christie, Severance
Kaitlyn Dever, The Last of Us
Cherry Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale
Catherine O’Hara, The Last of Us
Merritt Wever, Severance

Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Bernthal, The Bear
Bryan Cranston, The Studio
Dave Franco, The Studio
Ron Howard, The Studio
Anthony Mackie, The Studio
Martin Scorsese, The Studio

Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Olivia Colman, The Bear
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
Cynthia Erivo, Poker Face
Robby Hoffman, Hacks
Zoë Kravitz, The Studio
Julianne Nicholson, Hacks

Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Rob Delaney, Dying for Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O’Connell, The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence

Best Writing for a Comedy Series
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, Hacks
Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, Eric Notarnicola, The Rehearsal
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez, The Studio
Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms, What We Do in the Shadows

Best Writing for a Drama Series
Dan Gilroy, Andor
Joe Sachs, The Pitt
R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt
Dan Erickson, Severance
Will Smith, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus

Best Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Charlie Brooker, Bisha K. Ali, Black Mirror
Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Meriwether, Dying for Sex
Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin
Joshua Zetumer, Say Nothing

Best Directing for a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Lucia Aniello, Hacks
James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal
Seth Rogen, The Studio

Best Directing for a Drama Series
Janus Metz, Andor
Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt
John Wells, The Pitt
Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance
Ben Stiller, Severance
Adam Randall, Slow Horses
Mike White, The White Lotus

Best Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Philip Barantini, Adolescence
Shannon Murphy, Dying for Sex
Helen Shaver, The Penguin
Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin
Nicole Kassell, Sirens
Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day

Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon is set to stream on Peacock starting October 10, with the three original animated films—How to Train Your Dragon (2010), How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014), and The Hidden World (2019)—available beginning October 1. The live-action version, directed by Dean DeBlois, stars Mason Thames as Hiccup, Nico Parker as Astrid, and Gerard Butler as Stoick, along with Nick Frost, Peter Serafinowicz, Julian Dennison, and others. Bonus content includes deleted scenes, a gag reel, and behind-the-scenes featurettes highlighting the technology and artistry behind the dragons. The story follows Hiccup, the Viking chief’s son, who befriends a rare Night Fury dragon named Toothless, ultimately challenging his village to see dragons as allies rather than enemies. The original DreamWorks animated films featured voices from Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Gerard Butler, and a star-studded supporting cast.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for “The Rip,” a crime thriller reuniting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film follows a group of Miami cops who uncover millions in a stash house, triggering distrust within their team as outsiders close in and loyalties crumble. The story draws on his friend’s real-life experiences in Miami narcotics and his love of ’70s cop classics like Serpico and Prince of the City, plus the influence of Heat. The cast includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Néstor Carbonell, Lina Esco, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler. Damon and Affleck also produce under their Artists Equity banner. The movies hits Netflix on January 16, 2026.

Actor Derek Dixon, who starred on Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, gave an ABC News interview detailing allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Perry. Dixon claims that Perry made unwanted sexual advances on multiple occasions, including pulling down his underwear and grabbing him after a night of drinking, as well as sending sexually suggestive texts. Dixon says he feared professional retaliation if he resisted, noting that his character was written to be shot multiple times in Season 2, which he interpreted as a form of control. Dixon left the show in September 2024 and filed a lawsuit in June seeking $260 million in punitive damages. He also alleges Perry retained rights to a pilot he wrote, titled Losing It. Perry’s lawyers deny the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “shakedown” and asserting the claims are fabricated.

Jesse Eisenberg reveals he didn’t fully understand the big twist in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t until filming it, despite reading the script multiple times. The third installment reunites the original Four Horsemen—Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher—with newcomers Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith to steal a valuable “heart diamond” from villainous heiress Rosamund Pike. The movie brings all four original Horsemen together for the first time since 2013, with Eisenberg praising Pike’s performance and hinting that Mark Ruffalo’s character Dylan plays a key role in reuniting the team. He calls the film a fun, surprising, and cleverly executed adventure, full of unexpected appearances and twists. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hits theaters on November 14.

Hulu and Freeform have ordered That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer, a 12-episode unscripted design competition debuting in 2026. Hosted and executive produced by Spencer, the series pits two designer duos against each other to transform identical rooms using only thrifted and vintage finds—on limited budgets and tight deadlines. Spencer said the show reflects her lifelong passion for thrifting and sustainability. Alongside the new series, Spencer has signed a multi-year deal with ABC News to continue her role at Good Morning America.

Danny Trejo had to squash false rumors that he had died following a supposed stroke, after ex-castmate John Leguizamo shared an “R.I.P.” post online based on an inaccurate report. Trejo, 81, reassured his 13.3 million followers on Instagram that he’s very much alive and called out the fake news. Trejo has been active lately, hosting a meet-and-greet and concert for Trejo’s Music, attending a Machete anniversary screening, and celebrating 57 years of sobriety.

Here are the winners from last night’s MTV Video Music Awards.

Video of the Year – Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
Artist of the Year – Lady Gaga
Song of the Year – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
Best New Artist – Alex Warren
Best Pop Artist – Ariana Grande
MTV Push Performance of the Year – KATSEYE – “Touch”
Best Collaboration – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
Best Pop – Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
Best Hip-Hop – Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best R&B – Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous”
Best Alternative – sombr – “Back to Friends”
Best Rock – Coldplay – “All My Love”
Best Latin – Shakira – “Soltera”
Best K-pop – LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE – “Born Again”
Best Afrobeats – Tyla – “Push 2 Start”
Best Country – Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?”
Best Album – Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
Best Long-Form Video – Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
Video for Good – Charli xcx ft. Billie Eilish – “Guess”
Best Direction – Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
Best Art Direction – Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
Best Cinematography – Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Best Editing – Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1 The Movie)”
Best Choreography – Doechii – “Anxiety”
Best Visual Effects – Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
Song of Summer – Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1 The Movie)”
Best Group – BLACKPINK

A Darth Vader lightsaber from the original Star Wars films sold at a Propstore auction in Los Angeles for a record $3.6 million, including a $700,000 buyer’s premium. The iconic red saber, used in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, became the highest-valued Star Wars collectible ever auctioned. Other notable sales included an Indiana Jones bullwhip belt for $485,100 and a Star Trek: The Next Generation Ressikan Flute for $403,000. Propstore COO Brandon Alinger called the sale a “landmark moment” in film collecting, highlighting the enduring cultural impact of Star Wars and the passion of fans who view these items as modern mythology.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind love story is heading for the altar — and it looks like the wedding will happen at Swift’s $28 million Rhode Island mansion. While Australia cheekily campaigned to host the nuptials, insiders say the Watch Hill estate, famous for Swift’s epic Fourth of July parties, is the frontrunner venue. The sticking point now? The size of the celebration. Kelce reportedly wants a massive blowout with his Chiefs teammates and loved ones, while Swift leans toward something more intimate.

Kurt Russell is saddling up with Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe. He’s been cast as a series regular in The Madison, a new spinoff starring Michelle Pfeiffer that’s already looking at an early season two renewal before season one even premieres. The drama follows a New York City family who relocates to Montana’s Madison River Valley, blending Sheridan’s signature grit with a story about grief and human connection. Russell joins an ensemble that includes Patrick J. Adams, Matthew Fox, Elle Chapman, Beau Garrett, Amiah Miller, Alaina Pollack, Ben Schnetzer, Rebecca Spence, Danielle Vasinova, and Kevin Zegers.

The upcoming fourth season of HBO’s The White Lotus is heading to France, according to sources. Creator Mike White and the network are eyeing luxury Four Seasons properties, with speculation centering on the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, though no location is officially confirmed. The show often uses multiple resorts in a single season, as seen in Thailand-based Season 3, which blended a main Four Seasons property with other hotels. Other potential French locations include the Four Seasons in Megève (Alps) and Hotel George V in Paris.

Ed Harris has joined the cast of the Yellowstone spinoff The Dutton Ranch, playing Everett McKinney, a seasoned veterinarian with humor and heart. He’ll star alongside Kelly Reilly (Beth), Cole Hauser (Rip), and Finn Little (Carter), who are reprising their roles, plus Annette Bening as ranch boss Beulah Jackson. The Paramount+ series doesn’t yet have a premiere date.

James Gunn is bringing Superman back. The director announced a sequel titled “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”, set for release July 9, 2027, roughly two years after this summer’s Superman hit theaters. Gunn shared the news on Instagram alongside a comic-style image of Superman leaning against Lex Luthor in a kryptonite-powered green warsuit. The title comes from a late-’90s Superman comic series and a 2020 animated film. Gunn’s 2025 live-action Superman, starring David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Luthor, was praised for embracing classic comic-book style in a world where Superman is the latest metahuman.

The Dancing with the Stars season 34 cast was unveiled live on Good Morning America. Competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy are: Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles with Ezra Sosa, social media star Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach, Boy Meets World alum Danielle Fishel with Pasha Pashkov, Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying with Rylee Arnold, The Parent Trap’s Elaine Hendrix with Alan Bersten, NBA All-Star Baron Davis with Britt Stewart, actor/musician Corey Feldman with Jenna Johnson, Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui with Brandon Armstrong, and comedian Andy Richter with Emma Slater. Robert Irwin, son of the late Steve Irwin, was the first contestant announced earlier this year and will partner with Witney Carson. Other early announcements included influencer Alix Earle (partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy), Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck (with new pro Jan Ravnik) and Whitney Leavitt (with Mark Ballas). Hilaria Baldwin rounds out the lineup, dancing with Gleb Savchenko. Ravnik, fresh off Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, joins the pro roster this season alongside longtime favorites. Returning hosts are Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, with Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli at the judges’ table. Season 34 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, simulcast on Disney+, and streaming the next day on Hulu.

Michael Stipe just cleared up a nearly four-decade lyrical mystery. The R.E.M. frontman took to Bluesky on Aug. 31 to correct long-misheard lines from “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine),” the band’s rapid-fire 1987 anthem. Fans often struggled with the lyrics, even joking about it—Stipe shared a Simpsons meme poking fun at the song’s tongue-twisting delivery. Then he set the record straight: The lyric isn’t “Left her and wasn’t coming in a hurry…” but “Left of west and coming in a hurry with the Furies / Breathing down your neck.” Another misunderstood part isn’t “Team by team, reporters baffled, trump, tethered, crop…” but rather “Team by team reporters, baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped / Look at that low playing, fine, then.” Stipe explained years ago that parts of the song came from a dream about a party full of people whose names started with L.B. (Lester Bangs, Lenny Bruce, Leonard Bernstein). The track, from R.E.M.’s Document album, has carried cultural weight for decades.

Michael Stipe just cleared up a nearly four-decade lyrical mystery. The R.E.M. frontman took to Bluesky on Aug. 31 to correct long-misheard lines from “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine),” the band’s rapid-fire 1987 anthem. Fans often struggled with the lyrics, even joking about it—Stipe shared a Simpsons meme poking fun at the song’s tongue-twisting delivery. Then he set the record straight: The lyric isn’t “Left her and wasn’t coming in a hurry…” but “Left of west and coming in a hurry with the Furies / Breathing down your neck.” Another misunderstood part isn’t “Team by team, reporters baffled, trump, tethered, crop…” but rather “Team by team reporters, baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped / Look at that low playing, fine, then.” Stipe explained years ago that parts of the song came from a dream about a party full of people whose names started with L.B. (Lester Bangs, Lenny Bruce, Leonard Bernstein). The track, from R.E.M.’s Document album, has carried cultural weight for decades.

A year ago, Dr. Phil and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) CEO Matthew Crouch were united in warning about threats to the American family and cancel culture. Fast forward to 2025, and the former allies are now embroiled in multi-million-dollar lawsuits and bankruptcy disputes over alleged business betrayals. The bitter legal battle involves Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media, Peteski Productions, TBN, and even creditors like TKO Group Holdings’ Professional Bull Riders. Recent court developments hint at a potential settlement in the $500 million dispute. Lawyers described the talks as preliminary but “progressing,” with an expedited hearing on September 4 expected to clarify what both sides are willing to concede. The legal filings have revealed heated internal communications, pledges to undo each other’s damage, and even plans to quietly form a new company from Merit Street Media’s ruins. The overarching goal for all parties is a deal that protects reputations and enforces confidentiality, though neither Dr. Phil nor TBN representatives have commented publicly. Meanwhile, Peteski Productions is pushing for a deposition from Crouch as the negotiations unfold.

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt hit the Venice International Film Festival to promote their new movie The Smashing Machine. At the 82nd annual festival, they appeared at both a photocall and the film’s premiere, joined by Mark Kerr himself—the former UFC/MMA fighter Johnson portrays in the biopic. The film follows Kerr’s rise in the sport and his battles with addiction. Blunt plays Kerr’s then-wife, Dawn Staples. Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) wrote, directed, and produced the project. The premiere drew a massive reaction, earning a 15-minute standing ovation that left Johnson in tears. The Smashing Machine hits theaters Oct. 3.

Graham Greene, best known for his Oscar-nominated role in Dances with Wolves, died yesterday in Toronto at 73 after a long illness. Born in Ohsweken, Six Nations Reserve, in 1952, Greene began his career on stage in the 1970s before making his screen debut in 1979. His breakthrough came in 1990 when Kevin Costner cast him as Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves, earning him an Academy Award nomination and launching a prolific Hollywood career. Greene went on to star in films such as Thunderheart, Maverick, Die Hard with a Vengeance, The Green Mile, Wind River, Transamerica, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and Molly’s Game. He also made his mark on television with roles in Northern Exposure, Defiance, Longmire, American Gods, 1883, Tulsa King, and most recently, Reservation Dogs.

Emma Heming Willis is speaking out after facing criticism for her decision to have Bruce Willis live in a separate home with professional caregivers as he battles frontotemporal dementia. In an ABC special on Aug. 26, Heming Willis explained that placing the actor in a care-focused environment was “one of the hardest decisions,” but necessary to prioritize their daughters’ needs as well as his. She emphasized that Bruce would have wanted the arrangement. Following backlash, Heming Willis responded in an Aug. 29 Instagram video, saying she expected judgment from people with “opinions” but stressed that only those with firsthand caregiving experience truly understand the challenges. “This is what caregivers are up against. Judgment from others,” she said. Daughter Tallulah Willis publicly praised her mother’s devotion.

Julia Roberts is defending her new film “After the Hunt” following criticism at the Venice Film Festival that it undermines the #MeToo movement. In the psychological thriller, Roberts plays a university professor caught in the fallout when her mentee (Ayo Edebiri) accuses a male colleague (Andrew Garfield) of misconduct. Some critics argue the movie risks casting doubt on female accusers, but Roberts pushed back, saying the goal is to provoke difficult but necessary conversations. “The best part is that you all came out of the theater talking about it,” Roberts said, noting the film stirs debate rather than taking sides. “We’re not making statements; we are portraying these people in this moment in time.”