The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will air on NBC tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with an encore at 2 p.m. and a simulcast on Peacock. For those mourning the end of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked film duology, they can tune into this celebration to get another glimpse of the magic with Cynthia Erivo opening the parade.

Who Is Performing at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Country star Lainey Wilson, the voices behind Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, the Radio City Rockettes, and the casts of Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, and Ragtime. Plus, the show will kick off with an opening performance from Wicked star Cynthia Erivo. Other previously announced performers include including Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Ciara, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luísa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.

James Cameron is sounding the alarm on AI — and he’s basically saying, “Remember Terminator 2? Yeah, that wasn’t just a movie.” In a new interview with Puck, the director warned that artificial intelligence could become a real-world “existential issue” if it’s not properly regulated. He said AI is growing so fast and becoming so capable that it risks replacing human artistry, human jobs, and eventually human purpose. According to Cameron, without guardrails, we’re flirting with the same kind of takeover he imagined more than 30 years ago with Skynet. He believes Hollywood needs strict self-policing, with guilds playing a major role, because leaving everything to the government would be “a blunt instrument.” The 2023 writers’ strike, he said, was the first big moment when the industry planted a flag on AI — but there’s still a long way to go. Cameron argued that AI’s output is basically “average” — a blender of generic ideas — and that real art comes from human quirks, flaws, and lived experience. He says that’s what audiences value, not perfection. But here’s where things get spicy: Cameron’s critics have been calling him a hypocrite. Earlier this year, he joined the board of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion, and admitted he’s looking into how AI could slash blockbuster budgets in half. His next Avatar film will even open with a title card bragging that no generative AI was used, even as he’s simultaneously studying how to integrate AI into the VFX pipeline.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning lands on Paramount+ December 4. The movie picks up two months after Dead Reckoning as Ethan Hunt and the IMF keep chasing down the Entity — a rogue, terroristic AI worming its way through global intelligence systems. While governments hunt the team and the pressure cranks up, old ghosts from Ethan’s past jump back into the mix. The movie features a stacked cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham and Tramell Tillman. The film premiered in May with the biggest global opening in franchise history and hauled in $598 million worldwide.

Donald Glover just revealed the “ailment” that forced him to cancel his tour last year was far more serious than anyone knew. While performing at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival, Glover told the crowd he’d actually suffered a stroke. He explained the whole thing started in Louisiana, when he had severe head pain and blurred vision but still did the show. By the time he reached Houston, he checked into a hospital — and that’s when doctors told him he’d had a stroke. They also discovered a hole in his heart, which led to two surgeries. Glover said he felt guilty canceling shows and joked he still hasn’t made it to Ireland. He also shared a reflective message: that people get “two lives,” and the second begins when you realize you only have one. Last year, he canceled multiple North American and European dates but never disclosed the cause, only calling it an “ailment” that required surgery and recovery time.

Wicked: For Good is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $150 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Now You See Me Now You Don't - $9.1 million
3. Predator: Badlands - $6.3 million
4. The Running Man - $5.8 million
5. Rental Family - $3.3 million
6. Sisu: Road to Revenge - $2.6 million
7. Regretting You - $1.5 million
8. Nuremberg - $1.2 million
9. Black Phone 2 - $1 million
10. Sarah's Oil - $772,000

Eddie Murphy admits he’s got a short list of movie roles he wishes he hadn’t turned down: Ghostbusters, Rush Hour, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He told the AP those three are his biggest “damn, I should’ve done that” moments — mostly because they became monster hits. Murphy skipped Ghostbusters to do Beverly Hills Cop, which worked out just fine for his bank account and pop-culture immortality. Roger Rabbit, he says, sounded too ridiculous at the time — and decades later he realized, yep, that ridiculousness was genius. And Rush Hour? No explanation — but he clearly sees the success Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan rode off with.

A long-lost Ozzy Osbourne–Madonna duet has surfaced — a rare track called “Shake Your Head,” originally by Was (Not Was). The story came out during an interview with Ozzy’s eldest son, Louis, on Jack Osbourne’s Trying Not to Die podcast. Back in the early ’80s, Was (Not Was) cut the song with Madonna — before she blew up. Ozzy was later added, but when Madonna’s career went nuclear, she wouldn’t approve the release. So the label shelved that version and brought in Kim Basinger, who was having a major ’80s moment, to re-track it. That’s the version the world actually heard — and Ozzy wasn’t even credited. Years later, a remix combining both Ozzy and Madonna’s vocals quietly appeared on a Now Dance ’92 vinyl and eventually made its way onto YouTube, mostly unnoticed until now. Don Was later admitted Madonna’s take “didn’t sound like Was (Not Was)” anymore, and explained how the Ozzy/Madonna “duet” happened once they realized both sets of vocals existed on parallel tracks.

Rumer Willis just gave an update on her dad, Bruce Willis, as he continues his fight with frontotemporal dementia. She shared on Instagram that Bruce doesn’t always recognize her anymore, but she still feels a “spark” in him — and she knows he can feel the love when she hugs him. She brings her young daughter Louetta on visits, and says she’s grateful they can still spend that time together, even if the reality is painful. Bruce retired from acting in 2022 and has since been moved to a separate one-story home with 24/7 care, a decision his wife Emma called incredibly difficult but ultimately the right one. The setup gives him more independence and lets friends and family visit without overwhelming him. Rumer acknowledged the complexity of the question “How is he doing?” and said bluntly that anyone with FTD is not doing great, but he’s “doing okay” within the limits of the disease.

The Oscars are adding a new award to the live 2026 broadcast: achievement in casting. This bumps the total number of televised categories to 24 for the 98th Academy Awards on March 15. The Academy announced the casting category last year, but only now confirmed it will be included in the official broadcast. It’s the first permanent new category since Best Animated Feature was introduced in 2001 (setting aside the abandoned “popular film” idea). Another new category — stunt design — is planned for the 100th Oscars in 2028. Casting directors will curate a shortlist of 10 films, similar to how categories like documentary, international film, and visual effects operate. The shortlists drop Dec. 16, with final nominations following Jan. 22. Conan O’Brien is set to host the ceremony, airing live on ABC.

Keanu Reeves finally got his treasure trove back — and no, not the kind he uses to take down bad guys on screen. The FBI and Chilean authorities tracked down the haul from that 2023 smash-and-grab at his L.A. home, where thieves made off with six high-end watches worth around $125K total, including a custom-engraved Submariner that alone could buy you a small used car. The whole thing turned into an international relay race. The watches resurfaced in Santiago a year later, Chilean police nabbed a suspect tied to a series of violent robberies, and the feds coordinated the rest. Reeves identified the pieces as his, the Chileans agreed to hand everything back, and by August he met agents in New York to retrieve his property. Reeves even wrote the FBI a handwritten thank-you note — classy move — praising the cross-border teamwork that got his stuff home. Meanwhile, officials reminded everyone that these “South American Theft Groups” hop countries like tourists, and that this kind of organized burglary hits regular folks and celebrities alike.

Amazon MGM Studios just dropped the second trailer for Project Hail Mary, the upcoming sci-fi thriller directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and starring Ryan Gosling. The movie hits theaters and IMAX on March 20, 2026. The story follows Ryland Grace (Gosling), a schoolteacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with zero memory of who he is or why he’s there. He eventually pieces together that he’s on a last-chance mission to figure out what’s killing the sun. He’s not alone for long: he encounters an alien he nicknames Rocky, who’s facing the same cosmic disaster in his own star system.

 

President Trump lit up ABC after a tense exchange in the Oval Office. When ABC’s Mary Bruce pressed him on why he hasn’t simply ordered the DOJ to release the Jeffrey Epstein files—rather than waiting on Congress—he blasted her question and her “attitude,” calling her a “terrible reporter.” Bruce raised the issue while Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Her question came the same day the House voted 427–1 to require the administration to release the files, with the Senate unanimously backing the measure shortly after. Trump didn’t give a direct answer on why he hasn’t ordered the release himself. Instead, he repeated that he has “nothing to do with” Epstein and tossed in the familiar line that he kicked Epstein out of his club “many years ago” for being a “sick pervert.” He also again labeled the broader Epstein scandal a “hoax,” accusing ABC of being part of it. From there, he went full blast: Trump said ABC’s “fake” reporting is so bad the network should lose its broadcasting license, and even suggested FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr should take a look. Carr previously threatened ABC’s license over remarks made on Jimmy Kimmel’s show.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has spoken publicly for the first time about the attention surrounding her split from Justin Trudeau — and his headline-grabbing new relationship with Katy Perry. In a podcast chat with businesswoman Arlene Dickinson, Grégoire said she works hard to shut out the public “noise,” but she’s still human and feels the impact. She emphasized that while emotions are natural, how she responds to them is entirely her choice. She and Justin Trudeau separated in August 2023 after nearly 20 years and share three kids. She clarified she isn’t a “single mom,” stressing they co-parent closely, stay in frequent contact, and prioritize stability for their children — even when it’s inconvenient. When Dickinson joked about both exes being out on dates, Grégoire quipped, “I wish,” before adding that a friend likes to describe her as “single, trilingual, and ready to mingle,” thanks to her English, French, and Spanish fluency.

Paris Hilton just cleared the air about years of rumors tying her to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Michael Jackson, and the president. She told The Times she doesn’t even remember ever meeting Maxwell, despite an old photo of the two from a 2000 fashion show. Hilton brushed off the long-standing claim that Maxwell once tried to “recruit” her for Epstein, saying she’s simply a “good clickbait name.” Hilton maintains she never knew Epstein at all. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019, remains a major headline this year as the House prepares to vote on forcing the DOJ to release all of the Epstein case files, including his alleged list of high-profile associates. Hilton did, however, have a real relationship with Michael Jackson, describing him as “like an uncle.” She said she never witnessed anything inappropriate and only knew him as gentle and family-like. As for the president, Hilton says she didn’t vote for him in 2016 or 2024 — despite earlier saying she did — and claims the only reason she didn’t vote in 2024 is that her schedule was too chaotic and she was traveling and moving houses at the time.

“Y: Marshals” is the next big Yellowstone spinoff, premiering March 1, 2026 on CBS. The series picks up after Yellowstone and follows Kayce Dutton, played by Luke Grimes, as he trades ranch life for a badge. He joins an elite U.S. Marshals unit where he blends cowboy grit with Navy SEAL training to keep Montana from going full Wild West. The teasers hint at Kayce trying to reinvent himself, confront his past, and deal with emotional baggage that’s heavier than a Dutton family breakfast — in other words, classic Kayce turmoil.

Brian May says life gave him a serious jolt last year. The 77-year-old Queen guitarist revealed he suffered a minor stroke in 2024 that briefly robbed him of control in his left arm. In a new interview, he said the scare was a major wake-up call, and he’s doubled down on taking care of himself — biking several times a week and knocking out 100 pool lengths every week to keep his engine running. Doctors told him he’s doing everything right, and he joked, “So, for now, I’m still here.” May originally shared the news last September, calling the stroke “a little scary” and admitting he was rushed to the hospital with lights blazing — which he joked was “very exciting.” He praised the medical staff for exceptional care but kept the episode quiet at the time because he didn’t want sympathy or inbox clutter. Since then, he’s bounced back onstage, performing twice with Benson Boone at Coachella and in London.

Liev Schreiber had another health scare over the weekend after a sudden, severe headache sent him to the hospital. The actor checked in Sunday, stayed overnight under medical supervision, and underwent extensive testing yesterday. He was reportedly moving around normally, but doctors haven’t yet identified the cause. Schreiber is no stranger to frightening headache-related episodes. In 2024, he suffered transient global amnesia — a rare migraine-triggered condition that wipes short-term memory for up to 24 hours — while performing on Broadway. He famously forgot his co-star’s name, his lines, and even what play he was in, prompting fears he was having a stroke. An MRI later showed his brain was fine, and the episode resolved overnight.

Kourtney Kardashian sparked another weekend rumor storm after fans combed through her birthday tribute to Travis Barker like it was the Zapruder film. In a photo carousel celebrating her drummer husband turning 50, viewers spotted a pair of tiny black-and-white Vans sneakers — and instantly jumped to “Baby No. 5?” The shoes could easily belong to their two-year-old son, Rocky, especially since they had an “R” on the heel. But online sleuths insisted the kicks might be a clue that another Kardashian-Barker baby is on the way. Others pointed out the obvious — Travis literally collaborates with Vans, so the photo might be nothing more than product placement, not pregnancy propaganda.

Jesse Eisenberg's Now You See Me: Now You Don't is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $21.3 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. The Running Man - $17 million
3. Predator: Badlands - $13 million
4. Regretting You - $4 million
5. Black Phone 2 - $2.7 million
6. Nuremberg - $2.6 million
7. Keeper - $2.5 million
8. Sarah's Oil - $2.3 million
9. Chainsaw Man - $1.6 million
10. Bugonia - $1.6 million

Disney and YouTube TV finally ended their two-week carriage war with a new multi-year deal that restores ABC, ESPN, and other Disney networks to YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers. The agreement also gives YouTube TV access to ESPN’s new streaming tier, ESPN Unlimited, directly inside the YouTube TV app — a major point of negotiation. Disney also gets its Disney+/Hulu “duo bundle” featured in select YouTube offerings, and some Disney networks will land in genre-based add-on packages.

A TikTok video of a stage decked out with Texas flags and “McConaughey for Governor” signs sent fans into full conspiracy mode, convinced the actor was about to jump into the governor’s race. The clip showed what looked like a full-blown campaign rally setup in Austin, and the woman filming couldn’t believe her eyes. The timing didn’t help: Governor Greg Abbott just announced he’s running for a fourth term, and Democrat Gina Hinojosa recently jumped in too. Perfect storm for rumors. But the buzz fizzled fast. McConaughey’s team didn’t comment, but Parade reported the setup was probably just a set for Apple’s series Brothers — not a political launch.

Adele is stepping off the stage and onto the big screen. After saying she wanted a long break from music, she wasn’t kidding — she’s trading the mic for movie scripts. She’s set to make her acting debut in Cry To Heaven, Tom Ford’s new self-financed film based on Anne Rice’s 1982 novel. The story follows a Venetian nobleman and a castrated opera singer in 18th-century Italy — so yeah, Adele picked a project with zero chance of being boring. The cast is stacked: Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Mark Strong, Hunter Schafer… basically everyone with cheekbones sharp enough to star in a Tom Ford movie. Production starts soon in London and Rome, and the film’s eyeing an autumn 2026 release. Adele’s dabbled on-screen before — a quick Ugly Betty cameo, plus that little Bond theme you might’ve heard, Skyfall. But this is her first real acting role.

Ariana Grande had a terrifying moment on the red carpet at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore when a man suddenly charged at her and grabbed her. Grande looked visibly shaken as she tried to pull away, but co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately jumped between them to shield her until security dragged the man off. Michelle Yeoh also stepped in to comfort Grande. The individual was identified as Johnson Wen, known online as Pyjama Man, a repeat stage-rusher who’s previously disrupted events for Katy Perry and The Weeknd. He posted his own video of the incident, bizarrely thanking Grande, and later claimed he’d been arrested but released. Fans in his comments tore into him for harassing Grande, calling the act disturbing and dangerous — especially given Grande’s history with the 2017 Manchester bombing, which left her with PTSD.

Will Ferrell’s new Netflix golf comedy has been forced into a brief timeout after he suffered a minor off-set injury. It’s nothing serious, but it’s bad enough that he can’t film safely or without wincing — not exactly ideal when you’re supposed to swing a fake 5-iron with gusto. No details yet on what actually happened.

During her concert in Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday, Lady Gaga stopped her performance mid-song after noticing a fan in distress. While singing a piano version of “The Edge of Glory,” the singer called out, “Stop, stop, stop. Is everyone OK?” and instructed the crowd to stay quiet as crew members helped the struggling fan. Gaga made sure the fan was taken backstage for care, saying, “I hope you feel better,” before returning to her song with a reminder: “There’s a lot that’s more important than show business.” The Antwerp stop is part of her Mayhem Ball world tour, which will soon hit France and Australia before continuing through Japan, the U.S., and Canada early next year.

Turns out Tom Cruise has a nickname — and according to Glen Powell, it’s one everyone close to him uses. In a new interview with IndieWire, Powell revealed that Cruise is affectionately called “TC.” Glen seemed surprised people didn’t already know. “Everybody in his life calls him that,” Powell said. “He’s TC. I’ll call him Cruise, TC — but yeah, that’s how most people refer to him.”

The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 just dropped. Set to Madonna’s “Vogue,” the teaser doesn’t reveal any plot details—just a brief, delicious moment where Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs steps into an elevator behind Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Priestly, who coolly says, “Took you long enough.” The sequel reunites the original powerhouse cast—Streep, Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci—and is expected to explore Miranda’s world as the print fashion industry struggles to stay alive. The movie hits theaters May 1, 2026. New faces joining the cast include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, Pauline Chalamet, and B.J. Novak, among others. Lady Gaga is also rumored to appear after being spotted on set.

Hailey Bieber is already thinking about baby number two. In a new GQ interview, the model and Rhode skincare founder said she feels “much more prepared” for another child after welcoming her first, 15-month-old son Jack Blues, with husband Justin Bieber. Hailey admitted that nothing can truly prepare you for motherhood until you experience it but said she’s grown a lot since Jack’s birth. She also got candid about the realities of parenting, saying she has “full-time help” and isn’t ashamed to talk about it. “I wouldn’t be able to have my career and do the things that I do without the help,” she said, adding that when Jack’s not with her, he’s with Justin or other family members. Hailey said she “definitely” wants more children and has always envisioned herself as a mom. Still, she admitted that having her first baby at 27 was “daunting” and came with fears. “Once they’re here, you just figure it out day by day,” she said.

Michael Caine and Liza Minnelli are among the stars lending their voices to ElevenLabs, the AI audio company behind a new “Iconic Voice Marketplace.” The platform allows users to request access to the digitally licensed voices of famous figures — both living and deceased — for use in editorial and commercial projects. The move comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over unauthorized voice replication. ElevenLabs recently settled a lawsuit with two actors who accused the firm of using their voices without consent. Alongside Caine and Minnelli, the marketplace includes legendary names like John Wayne, Judy Garland, Laurence Olivier, Burt Reynolds, and Maya Angelou. Users submit requests, and ElevenLabs brokers agreements with the rights holders before generating the AI voice. Caine, who narrated an ad for the launch, said he joined to help preserve voices “not to replace humanity, but to celebrate it.” The company also announced Matthew McConaughey as a new investor, noting that his Lyrics of Livin’ newsletter will soon have a Spanish-language version powered by ElevenLabs tech.

Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, nearly 30 years after the original film debuted in 1995. The new movie is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026. The trailer introduces a new villain — Lilypad, an electronic game tablet voiced by Past Lives star Greta Lee — who’s unboxed to the horror of Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), Forky (Tony Hale), and the rest of the gang. The chaos unfolds to the tune of INXS’s “Never Tear Us Apart.” Familiar favorites like Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, Rex, Slinky Dog, Bullseye, and the Alien make appearances, while Conan O’Brien joins the cast as a comically high-tech toilet-training toy named Smarty Pants

HBO is developing a “V for Vendetta” TV series, giving fans of the iconic dystopian story a fresh adaptation nearly two decades after the 2006 film. Originally created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, the 1982 graphic novel—later published by DC—follows a masked anarchist known only as V, who fights against a fascist regime ruling a futuristic Britain with the help of a young woman named Evey Hammond. The new series comes from Warner Bros. Television and is being written by Pete Jackson, with James Gunn and Peter Safran on board as executive producers for DC Studios, alongside Ben Stephenson and Leanne Klein. The story was previously adapted into a hit 2006 film starring Hugo Weaving as V and Natalie Portman as Evey, directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowskis. Now, nearly 20 years later, HBO is preparing to revisit the Guy Fawkes mask and its themes of rebellion, freedom, and resistance—just in time for a new generation to “remember, remember” the 5th of November.

Charlie Sheen hit Atlantic City over the weekend to promote his new memoir The Book of Sheen, and the actor didn’t shy away from his messy past — especially his chaotic divorces. While speaking to fans, Sheen joked that his splits from Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller weren’t just emotional disasters — they were expensive ones. He told the crowd, “I had four kids during those eight years and went through two really messy divorces… and pricey!” His advice to a young fan? “Sign the prenup — if you can. You’ll get pushback, but maybe she needs you to sign one too.” Sheen admitted that during his Two and a Half Men years, his personal life bled into work. “It wasn’t the job that broke me — it was everything outside of it,” he said, reflecting on his wild years that led to his firing in 2011.

Starz has set March 6 for the premiere of Outlander’s eighth and final season, marking the end of the hit romantic drama that began in 2014. The final chapter finds Claire (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) back at Fraser’s Ridge, which has flourished during their absence — but peace doesn’t last long. As the Revolutionary War’s chaos follows them home, family secrets and internal conflicts threaten to tear them apart even more than the battlefield ever could. Returning cast members include Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, David Berry, Charles Vandervaart, and Izzy Meikle-Small. The final season promises love, loss, and one last fight for the Frasers’ legacy.

Chappell Roan brought laughs — and a little shock — to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday when she accidentally dropped an F-bomb while introducing Cyndi Lauper. Roan was delivering a heartfelt tribute to Lauper, praising her authenticity and influence, when she stumbled over the teleprompter and blurted out, “I f—,” before covering her mouth. The crowd erupted in laughter as Roan joked, “I messed up so bad by refusing to get contacts. Holy cow.” Once she recovered, Roan went on to deliver a moving introduction, calling Lauper “a music legend whose authenticity has inspired us for four decades.” Dressed in a replica of Lauper’s True Colors music video outfit, Roan helped usher the pop icon onstage for a performance of her biggest hits — including “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors” — joined by Avril Lavigne and Salt-n-Pepa.

Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $40 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Regretting You - $7.1 million
3. Black Phone 2 - $5.3 million
4. Sarah's Oil - $4.5 million
5. Nuremberg - $4.1 million
6. Chainsaw Man - $3.6 million
7. Bugonia - $3.5 million
8. Die My Love - $2.8 million
9. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - $2.2 million
10. Tron: Ares - $1.8 million

Kim Kardashian revealed she didn’t pass the bar exam she took in July — but she’s not throwing in the towel. Kim shared the news on Instagram, keeping her signature humor intact: “Well... I’m not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV,” she wrote, nodding to her new Hulu legal drama All’s Fair. Kim emphasized that after six years of studying law, she’s more determined than ever to finish what she started: “No shortcuts, no giving up — just more studying and even more determination.” She thanked her supporters and said she came very close to passing. “Falling short isn’t failure — it’s fuel,” she added. “Let’s go!”

Don Lemon is under fire after making controversial remarks about Megyn Kelly’s appearance, saying she looked “trans.” During an appearance on the Clip Farmers podcast, the former CNN host was asked if Kelly was “chopped” — slang for “not hot.” Lemon replied, “Yeah, she’s chopped!” and added, “I think she looks trans,” followed by, “[She] looks clockable,” a derogatory term used to insult trans people who are perceived as not passing. The backlash was immediate, with many online accusing Lemon — who has long positioned himself as an LGBTQ advocate — of blatant hypocrisy. Critics pointed out that he previously condemned anti-trans rhetoric and legislation, making his recent comments especially tone-deaf. “For a man who praises trans people, Don Lemon sure feels comfortable using ‘trans’ as an insult,” one user wrote on X.

Taylor Swift’s old music video co-stars Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry, are rooting for her upcoming wedding — even if they’re not sure they’re invited yet. While attending the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Teller told Parade that he hasn’t gotten an invitation to Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding “yet,” but he expects it’ll be an “impressive” event. Teller said he’s known Kelce for a while and that the couple “seem to be having a blast.” Swift has been friends with the Tellers for years. She even sent them flowers and a note quoting her song “Lover” when they married in 2019: “May you always be this close, forever & ever.” The two later co-starred in Swift’s 2021 “I Bet You Think About Me” music video — a tongue-in-cheek mock wedding where Swift plays the jilted ex crashing their big day. The Tellers have also joined Swift at major events, including celebrating her 34th birthday in New York and watching Travis Kelce win the Super Bowl from Swift’s VIP suite in Las Vegas.

Lionsgate just dropped the first trailer for Michael, the long-awaited biopic about Michael Jackson. The film stars his real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepping into the moonwalking shoes of his legendary uncle. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the trailer teases studio scenes with Quincy Jones (played by Kendrick Sampson) and features classic hits like Thriller and Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’. The movie promises to dig deeper than the music — charting Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to becoming the most electrifying performer on the planet. The story highlights both his onstage genius and personal struggles, though it’s still unclear whether the film will explore the controversies that shadowed his later years. The cast is stacked: Miles Teller plays attorney John Branca, Colman Domingo is father Joe Jackson, Nia Long is mother Katherine, Jessica Sula is LaToya, Larenz Tate portrays Motown founder Berry Gordy, Laura Harrier plays music exec Suzanne de Passe, and Kat Graham appears as Diana Ross. Michael hits theaters on April 24, 2026.

Netflix and Sony are officially teaming up again for KPop Demon Hunters 2, aiming for a 2029 release. The sequel to what’s now Netflix’s most-watched movie ever comes after the original shattered records — pulling in over 325 million views and nearly $25 million domestically, including a $19 million opening weekend that even landed it No. 1 at the box office back in August. The film’s hit soundtrack has been just as dominant, going platinum and sending the song “Golden” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the full album climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in September after weeks near the top. No word yet on whether the sequel will hit theaters or stay Netflix-exclusive, but both studios have locked deals with the original filmmakers.

Meghan Markle is officially heading back to Hollywood — eight years after trading scripts for royal duties. She’s set to star in Close Personal Friends, an upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film alongside Lily Collins, Brie Larson, and Jack Quaid. In a twist fit for a meta movie plot, Meghan will actually play herself — in a story about two couples, one famous and one not. Filming is underway in Pasadena, and insiders say this project “felt right” after she turned down multiple offers. Prince Harry reportedly gave his full blessing, telling friends he just wants Meghan to “do whatever brings her joy.” Fans will remember Meghan from Suits, where she played paralegal-turned-lawyer Rachel Zane, as well as smaller film roles in Horrible Bosses and Remember Me. Before that, she even appeared as a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal. Hollywood experts suggest Meghan’s comeback could be part of her ongoing search for where she fits post-royal life — juggling her As Ever lifestyle brand, public speaking, and fashion pursuits.

NBC has hit pause on Snoop Dogg’s New Year’s Eve special — the much-hyped live Miami bash that was supposed to ring in 2026 with big performances and surprise collabs. In a statement, Snoop confirmed the change of plans, saying, “Sometimes the calendar gets in the way of the celebration,” and added that NBC and he decided to focus their attention on the upcoming Winter Olympics instead. But he promised fans, “We’ll party together bigger and better later in 2026. Ya dig.” The special was first announced at NBCUniversal’s upfront in May and set to air live December 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on both NBC and Peacock.

NFL star Stefon Diggs and Cardi B are gearing up for the arrival of their first child together — and he’s confirmed it’s a boy. The New England Patriots wide receiver shared the news in a new People interview, saying, “It’s a boy. That’s enough for me,” adding he can’t wait to teach his son push-ups and sit-ups. Diggs, 31, already has a 9-year-old daughter, Nova, from a previous relationship. Cardi announced her pregnancy in September while promoting her new album Am I The Drama? and prepping for her Little Miss Drama Tour, set to kick off February 11 in Palm Desert. Despite the busy schedule, Cardi said she feels “strong” and “powerful” balancing work and pregnancy.

Will Ferrell’s green-and-yellow “Elf” costume from the 2003 Christmas classic is going up for auction in London next month — and it’s expected to fetch more than $260,000. The “hero” version of the outfit — meaning it’s the screen-used, close-up version seen in the film — comes fully tagged with “Mr. Ferrell” labels on the belt, tunic, and stockings, plus a handwritten “Hero-3” note inside the tunic. Bidding at the Propstore Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Auction starts at $65,000. The suit joins an elite lineup of movie treasures, including Marty McFly’s hoverboard from Back to the Future (expected to hit $156,000), Boba Fett’s rifle from The Empire Strikes Back (estimated at $915,000), Indiana Jones’ fedora, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber, Jack Nicholson’s stunt axe from The Shining, a Ghostface mask from Scream, and Julia Roberts’ Tinker Bell costume from Hook. The three-day auction kicks off December 5, with Propstore calling each piece “a tangible slice of storytelling history” — a chance for fans to literally own a piece of Hollywood magic… assuming their wallets are as deep as Santa’s toy bag.

David Beckham has officially become Sir David Beckham, receiving his knighthood from King Charles III during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The soccer legend knelt before the King as his shoulders were tapped with the sword — a symbolic moment Beckham called “without doubt my proudest moment.” Beckham was honored for his services to sport and charity, recognizing not just his decorated soccer career but also his two decades of humanitarian work with UNICEF and efforts to fight malaria. The honor also caps years of public image rehabilitation after controversies earlier in his career.

Jon Stewart isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet. Despite rumors swirling after Paramount’s merger with the Trump-friendly Skydance Media, Comedy Central has locked Stewart into The Daily Show through 2026. Comedy Central exec Ari Pearce said Stewart’s renewal shows a continued “commitment to incisive comedy and sharp commentary,” calling it a win for both the network and its viewers. The renewal comes amid major shake-ups at the network’s parent company. Over the summer, Paramount finalized an $8 billion merger with Skydance after settling President Trump’s $16 million lawsuit against CBS’s 60 Minutes. The deal raised eyebrows — especially after CBS abruptly canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just days after the host mocked the settlement as “a big, fat bribe.”

Justin Baldoni just took a major hit in his $400 million defamation crusade against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. A judge has officially entered a final judgment tossing the cases — effectively closing the door on Baldoni’s high-stakes legal campaign, at least for now. The “It Ends With Us” actor and director had been given a chance to fix his complaint after it was dismissed back in June but missed the deadline to refile. On October 17, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman warned all sides that he’d finalize the case. Lively was the only one who responded, asking the court to dismiss it for good — and to keep her request for legal fees alive. The judge agreed. Baldoni can still appeal once that fee issue is settled. Baldoni’s massive lawsuit stemmed from a New York Times exposé detailing Lively’s sexual harassment accusations against him on the film set — claims he has repeatedly denied. After Lively came forward, Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, hit back with defamation suits against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane. But now that case is toast, leaving him to deal with Lively’s ongoing sexual harassment and retaliation suit instead. Lively’s legal team isn’t pulling punches — they’re demanding reimbursement for legal fees and accusing Baldoni’s camp of hiding evidence, using encrypted apps like Signal, and even auto-deleting messages to cover their tracks. They claim he and his PR team engineered a digital smear campaign to damage Lively’s reputation.

Ken Jennings found himself in an unusual spot — apologizing to the internet’s favorite pig-man meme, John Pork. During the October 24 episode of Jeopardy!, a clue in the category “Daddy is there really a...” described Pork as an “A.I.-generated TikTok image,” which immediately set off online confusion and backlash. Jennings even admitted on-air, “I didn’t understand any of that. Who is John Pork?” — a sentiment viewers clearly shared. Fans quickly pointed out that John Pork, the viral meme of a man with a pig’s head, actually predates modern AI. After viewers called out the inaccuracy on social media, Jennings posted a TikTok apology on November 1. He explained that while AI is often used in John Pork’s more recent videos, calling the original image “AI-generated” was misleading. “It’s possible that wasn’t the best wording,” Jennings admitted, adding with a touch of humor, “John, I hope he’ll forgive me — and all of us at Jeopardy! — for any insult to his memory.”

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome arm injury late in the fourth quarter of last night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Daniels was sacked and appeared to dislocate his left (non-throwing) elbow while bracing his fall — his arm bending in a visibly unnatural direction. The disturbing moment quickly went viral, with fans and players posting messages of support and calling the injury “one of the worst” they’ve ever seen. The Commanders were trailing 38-7 when the injury occurred.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy fired back at Kim Kardashian after she claimed on her Hulu show that the 1969 moon landing was faked. Duffy reminded her — and everyone else — that NASA’s been to the Moon six times, between 1969 and 1972 under the Apollo program. Duffy, who’s also serving as Secretary of Transportation, noted that under President Trump, NASA’s Artemis program is set to return astronauts to the Moon. “We won the last space race and we will win this one too,” he said, adding that Artemis II — scheduled for April 2026 — will send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, the first human trip beyond Earth’s orbit in over 50 years. Kardashian made her claim while talking with actress Sarah Paulson, saying she believes the moon landing “didn’t happen,” after watching old Buzz Aldrin interviews. The irony? Aldrin once punched a conspiracy theorist in the face in 2002 for saying the exact same thing.

Regretting You is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend, earning $8.1 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Black Phone 2 - $8 million
3. Chainsaw Man $6 million
4. KPop Demon Hunters - $5.3 million
5. Bugonia - $4.8 million
6. Back to the Future - $4.7 million
7. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere - $3.8 million
8. Tron: Ares - $2.8 million
9. Stitch Head - $2.1 million
10. Good Fortune - $1.4 million