Sam Levinson has confirmed that Season 3 of Euphoria serves as the show's official ending, with HBO also confirming the series finale. Levinson said the story he set out to tell—centered on addiction and its consequences—has now reached its natural conclusion. In the final episodes, the show took a dramatic turn, with Nate Jacobs dying in the penultimate episode and central character Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, dying from a fentanyl overdose in the series finale. Levinson revealed that Rue's ending was partly inspired by and dedicated to late cast member Angus Cloud, who died in 2023. He described the finale as a tribute to Cloud and "a prayer for the future." The final season faced numerous challenges, including a four-year gap since Season 2, Hollywood strikes, the deaths of Cloud and producer Kevin Turen, and the difficulty of reuniting a cast that had become major stars, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney.

Hannah Waddingham has opened up about the creative challenges of working with Jason Sudeikis on the hit series Ted Lasso, revealing that his last-minute script changes can be both frustrating and rewarding. Waddingham, who plays team owner Rebecca Welton, joked that she and Sudeikis have an ongoing "love-hate relationship" because of his habit of rewriting scenes on the fly. According to the actress, Sudeikis often adjusts dialogue after hearing it performed, forcing cast members to stay flexible and adapt quickly. Her comments come after reports that production on the show's third season faced delays, with some blaming extensive rewrites during filming. Despite the challenges, Waddingham appeared to speak fondly of the process, describing it as part of Sudeikis' creative style.

Tom Hardy's reported departure from the hit Paramount+ series MobLand is creating a major headache for producers, who may now have to spend millions rewriting and reshooting parts of the show's second season. According to reports, Hardy was fired after an alleged clash with producers during the filming of Season 2. The actor plays Harry Da Souza, a central character in the crime drama, making his sudden exit difficult for writers and producers to work around. Insiders claim the season finale was nearly complete when the decision was made, meaning producers may now have to rework key scenes to explain why Hardy's character is no longer part of the story. The challenge is even bigger because the show has already been renewed and plans for a third season are moving forward. Reports also claim tensions had been building behind the scenes. Sources allege Hardy was frequently late, pushed for script changes, and offered creative notes that were not always welcomed by producers. There are also claims he became frustrated that more attention was being given to co-stars Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. The reported dispute allegedly involved producer Jez Butterworth, with some reports suggesting tensions became so severe that the production team felt they could no longer continue working with Hardy.

Backrooms is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend, earning $81.5 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Obsession - $26.4 million
3. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - $25 million
4. Michael - $11.7 million
5. The Breadwinner - $7.5 million
6. The Devil Wears Prada 2 - $5.9 million
7. Pressure - $5.8 million
8. The Sheep Detectives - $4.6 million
9. Passenger - $2.6 million
10. Mortal Kombat II - $2 million

Morgan Wallen had a rough moment on stage Friday night in Denver when a piano malfunction turned into a headline-making meltdown. While performing his song “Sand In My Boots” at Empower Field during his Still The Problem Tour, the country star appeared frustrated by technical issues with the instrument and shoved the piano hard enough to send it and the bench crashing forward. Pieces reportedly broke off as stunned fans gasped. Rather than stop the show, Wallen walked away from the overturned piano and finished the song a cappella, earning cheers from much of the crowd. Video of the incident quickly went viral, with fans split on whether it was a justified reaction to equipment problems or an unprofessional outburst. Some compared it to rock stars smashing guitars, while others pointed out that someone could have been hurt.

After spending years hosting CNN's New Year's Eve coverage, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are teaming up for a new patriotic celebration. The two will host Independence Eve Live with Anderson & Andy on July 3 from New York City's Times Square as part of CNN's nationwide The Fourth in America: Celebrating 250 coverage, marking the lead-up to America's 250th birthday. The special will feature celebrity guests, cultural figures, and stories from around the country, culminating with a special midnight ball drop designed for the anniversary celebration. CNN's festivities will continue throughout July 4 with live coverage from Washington, D.C., including the White House's Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall. Cooper will later broadcast from Boston during the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The network's coverage will also feature performances from a wide range of artists, including Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, Josh Groban, Kane Brown, Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris, Rod Stewart, Lil Wayne, AJR, Kool & the Gang, and Chaka Khan.