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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are weekend box office figures:

1. “The Odyssey,” $87 million.

2. “Moana,” $10.5 million.

3. “Toy Story 5,” $10 million.

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

5. “Hadestown,” $9.6 million.

6. “The Invite,” $2.6 million.

7. “Evil Dead Burn,” $2.6 million.

8. “Young Washington,” $2 million.

9. “Motor City,” $1.6 million.

10. “Obsession,” $1.5 million.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Jim Parsons says starring as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory brought enormous success—but behind the scenes, he was often miserable. Appearing on the All Out with Jon Dean podcast, the actor said that despite being at the peak of his career, he was constantly stressed and unhappy during much of the show's 12-season run. Parsons admitted he put tremendous pressure on himself, describing his work habits as obsessive and saying he believed he had to keep "all the plates spinning" to maintain his success. Looking back, Parsons says he wouldn't put himself through that level of stress again, regardless of the paycheck. He also revealed that he was sober for the final nine years of the series and feels his obsessive approach caused him to miss out on many experiences in life. Now, Parsons says he has a healthier perspective on both his career and the lasting fame that came from playing Sheldon, calling celebrity "a very odd psychological thing" while acknowledging he's learned to embrace it in a much healthier way.

Christopher Nolan says making The Odyssey pushed everyone involved to their limits, and because of that, fans shouldn't expect another movie from him anytime soon. The director says it will be at least three years before he starts his next film. Nolan said the massive production was especially challenging because it was shot entirely with IMAX cameras, something he had long dreamed of doing. He joked that if there was ever a movie worthy of that ambitious approach, it was Homer's epic The Odyssey.

Britney Spears has fans wondering if she's hinting at a new addition to her family after sharing a cryptic Instagram post filled with baby-themed images and mysterious captions. The post included photos of baby clothes, a onesie reading "Phoenix has arrived," a baby backpack, and a childhood photo of her son Jayden, along with artwork depicting a mother and child. Spears also wrote that she has "someone unbelievably beautiful" she hopes to introduce "this year," fueling online speculation about a possible pregnancy or baby announcement.

The first trailer has been released for I Play Rocky, a new biographical drama directed by Peter Farrelly that tells the inspiring story of how a struggling young Sylvester Stallone fought to star in the film that changed his life. The movie stars Anthony Ippolito as Stallone during the 1970s, when he wrote the screenplay for Rocky but refused to sell it unless he was cast as the lead. Despite repeated rejection from Hollywood studios, Stallone held firm, ultimately landing the starring role that launched his career. The real Rocky became one of Hollywood's greatest success stories, earning 10 Academy Award nominations and winning three Oscars, including Best Picture. Stallone also received Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay. The cast includes Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass, and Stephan James. After generating strong buzz at CinemaCon and the Cannes Film Festival, I Play Rocky is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 6, positioning it as a potential awards contender.

 

NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice had a heated moment at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after a fan appeared to heckle him. As Rice stepped up to hit his drive, someone in the crowd yelled, "Fore!" immediately after his swing. The 63-year-old football legend didn't laugh it off. Instead, he turned toward the gallery, repeatedly asking, "Which one?" before ducking under a boundary rope and jogging toward the spectators with a golf club still in his hand. A fan pointed out someone wearing green and blue, and Rice continued in that direction before eventually returning to the course. By then, the mood had cooled, with fans applauding him and shouting words of support like, "We love you!" Rice waved to the crowd and appeared to be smiling as he walked back to play.

The nominations are in for the 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards, celebrating the best in action, superhero, science fiction, fantasy and horror movies and TV. Winners will be announced August 6. Among the biggest stars competing this year are Pamela Anderson, Charlize Theron, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Matt Damon, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. Among the films receiving multiple nominations are Superman, Obsession, Backrooms, Project Hail Mary, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Weapons, and The Naked Gun.

Nominees
Best Action Movie
The Furious
Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
Motor City
The Naked Gun
Normal
The Rip
Sisu: Road to Revenge

Best Actor in an Action Movie
Matt Damon – The Rip
Taron Egerton – Apex
Xie Miao – The Furious
Bob Odenkirk – Normal
Alan Ritchson – Motor City
Joe Taslim – The Furious
Jorma Tommila – Sisu: Road to Revenge

Best Actress in an Action Movie
Pamela Anderson – The Naked Gun
Priyanka Chopra Jonas – The Bluff
Eiza González – Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
Akari Takaishi – Ghost Killer
Charlize Theron – Apex
Samara Weaving – Over Your Dead Body
Maddie Ziegler – Pretty Lethal

Best Superhero Movie
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Exit 8
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Masters of the Universe
Mortal Kombat II
Supergirl
Superman

Best Actor in a Superhero Movie
David Corenswet – Superman
Nicholas Galitzine – Masters of the Universe
Edi Gathegi – Superman
Nicholas Hoult – Superman
Kazunari Ninomiya – Exit 8
Pedro Pascal – The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Best Actress in a Superhero Movie
Milly Alcock – Supergirl
Rachel Brosnahan – Superman
Julia Garner – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Vanessa Kirby – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Camila Mendes – Masters of the Universe
Adeline Rudolph – Mortal Kombat II

Best Horror Movie
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Backrooms
The Long Walk
Obsession
Send Help
Weapons

Best Actor in a Horror Movie
Josh Brolin – Weapons
Chiwetel Ejiofor – Backrooms
Ralph Fiennes – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Michael Johnston – Obsession
David Jonsson – The Long Walk
Jack O'Connell – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Adam Scott – Hokum

Best Actress in a Horror Movie
Alison Brie – Together
Jessie Buckley – The Bride!
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Rachel McAdams – Send Help
Inde Navarrette – Obsession
Renate Reinsve – Backrooms

Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Bugonia
Disclosure Day
Frankenstein
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
I Love Boosters
Predator: Badlands
Project Hail Mary

Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Ryan Gosling – Project Hail Mary
Matt Johnson – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
James Ortiz – Project Hail Mary
Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
Sam Rockwell – Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Emily Blunt – Disclosure Day
Oona Chaplin – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Elle Fanning – Predator: Badlands
Sandra Hüller – Project Hail Mary
Keke Palmer – I Love Boosters
Emma Stone – Bugonia

Best Villain in a Movie
Oona Chaplin – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Nicholas Hoult – Superman
Michael Johnston – Obsession
Jared Leto – Masters of the Universe
Amy Madigan – Weapons

Hannah Waddingham is set to star opposite Jason Statham in the action-comedy Jason Statham Stole My Bike, which has been filming in the U.K. and Malta since June. The movie reunites Waddingham with director David Leitch after The Fall Guy, while Leitch and Statham team up again following Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Plot details are still being kept secret, but Statham will play a fictionalized version of himself in what the studio is calling a tongue-in-cheek, PG-13 action comedy packed with big stunt sequences. The film is scheduled to hit North American theaters on Aug. 6, 2027.

Fans will have to wait even longer for Robert Pattinson's return as Batman. Director Matt Reeves announced that The Batman Part II has been delayed once again and is now scheduled to hit theaters on Feb. 18, 2028—nearly six years after the first film debuted in 2022. Reeves revealed the new date while sharing the first camera test footage of Pattinson back in the Batsuit. The sequel adds Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch to the cast, although story details remain under wraps. Warner Bros. says the delay gives Reeves more time to complete post-production, following an earlier postponement from 2026 to 2027.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are facing criticism from some online commenters after Kelce appeared in a new ad for Accelerator Active Energy shortly after their widely publicized wedding. The ad featured wedding-themed imagery and the phrase "Happily. Ever. After," prompting some social media users to accuse the couple of capitalizing on their marriage for marketing purposes. Others defended the campaign, calling it a fun and harmless celebration.

Disney has announced that The Mandalorian and Grogu will arrive on digital platforms on July 21, followed by a 4K Ultra HD release on Aug. 25. The Star Wars film, directed and co-written by Jon Favreau, continues the story of bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his young companion Grogu after the events of the hit Disney+ series. Released in theaters in May, the movie also stars Sigourney Weaver and features Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, the son of the late Jabba the Hutt. Fans who missed it in theaters will soon be able to watch it from home.

Ryan Reynolds heads behind enemy lines in the first trailer for Mayday, Apple TV+'s new action-comedy movie premiering September 4. Reynolds plays Lieutenant Troy "Assassin" Kelly, a U.S. Navy pilot whose secret Cold War mission over Soviet territory goes terribly wrong, leaving him stranded in Russia. Instead of becoming a prisoner, he's rescued by an unlikely ally—Nikolai Ustinov, a gruff former KGB agent played by Kenneth Branagh, who patches him up with some less-than-ideal battlefield surgery and develops an unexpected friendship with the stranded American. The film blends action, comedy and Cold War espionage as the odd couple works together to get Kelly home. The cast also includes Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova and David Morse. Mayday was written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, with Reynolds also serving as a producer through his Maximum Effort banner.

 

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for Digger, a new film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Cruise undergoes a dramatic transformation to play Digger Rockwell, a rough-talking, overweight Southern oil tycoon who may have triggered a global environmental catastrophe—and is then called on by the U.S. president, played by John Goodman, to help save the planet. The film blends political satire, dark comedy, and disaster drama, with Iñárritu describing it as a story where "Mother Nature loves motherf***ers." Cruise said the role is unlike anything he's done before, comparing it to past transformative performances and noting it took decades of experience to fully embody the character. Shot in VistaVision with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, Digger arrives in theaters on October 2.

Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara and son Maddox have each filed legal petitions in California to remove "Pitt" from their last names, according to court notices published ahead of scheduled hearings in September. If approved, they would become Zahara Marley Jolie and Maddox Chivan Jolie. Zahara has already been using the name "Zahara Jolie" publicly for several years, while siblings Shiloh and Vivienne have also stopped using Pitt's surname in recent years. It's unclear whether their brother Pax plans to make a similar legal change. The filings come amid the longtime family estrangement that followed Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's highly publicized split in 2016. While sources close to Jolie say the strained relationships are a result of Pitt's past actions, sources close to Pitt maintain that he hopes to rebuild relationships with his children over time.

President Trump says he will deliver a "Speech to the Nation" at 9 p.m. EDT on Thursday, but has not revealed what the address will cover. The announcement was made yesterday on his Truth Social account and included no additional details about the topic or location of the speech. The White House has not yet released further information, leaving the purpose of the nationally televised address unclear.

Legendary New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Peaky Blinders,’ died Monday in Sydney, Australia at age 78, his family said.

“It is with immense sadness that the wh?nau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing,” said the statement posted to the actor’s Instagram page, using the M?ori word for extended family or community.

“The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,” said the statement.

Neill had battled a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer but revealed in April he was cancer free.

“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,” said the statement. “The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care.”

“More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.”

The acclaimed actor starred in dozens of films and television series over his genre-spanning, five decade career, including the Oscar-winning film “The Piano,” but he is best known for playing the iconic Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.”

“It’s been a very happy, surprising life,” Neill told CNN in 2023, on the 30th anniversary of the movie’s release.

“I never expected to have a career in film at all, or even as an actor. But it kind of happened, and no one’s more surprised than me.”

Fellow New Zealand actor Karl Urban said Neill was “an inspiration for many who followed in his trailblazing footsteps. A beautiful man, A national treasure who gave so much to New Zealand and the to world.”

‘Not afraid of it’
Neill was born in Northern Ireland and immigrated to New Zealand’s South Island at age 7. He was awarded many accolades throughout his career, including the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1991 and a knighthood from New Zealand in 2022.

When he was presented the Screen Legend Award at the 2025 New Zealand Screen Awards he accepted the honor with his characteristic self-deprecating charm:

“If you stick around long enough, you probably, you know, qualify, and I’ve been just sort of sticking around.”

Neill had a rich life outside of Hollywood, largely spent on his sprawling New Zealand farm. He famously named his farm animals after Hollywood icons, many of them becoming unwitting icons on Neill’s social media pages.

“I love to name as many of my animals as possible after my friends,” he told Vulture in 2019. “It doesn’t always end well. Meryl Streep was killed by a ferret recently. I found her as a pile of feathers one day.”

He was a passionate environmental activist, and in early 2026 released a short documentary opposing a proposed fast-track, industrial goldmine in New Zealand’s Central Otago region.

It was in his beloved rolling Otago hills where he started his own organic winery, Two Paddocks, back in 1993, with a mission to produce a good pinot noir that his friends and family would enjoy.

“Frankly, my friends will pretty much drink anything, so this didn’t seem too hard,” Neill said, according to the Two Paddocks website.

In 2023, Neill revealed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy.

He wrote his memoir ‘Did I Ever Tell You This?’ in a few months while receiving treatment in 2022.

In a 2024 interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) he said he was not afraid of dying but it would be “very irritating.”

“I’m not in any way frightened of dying,” Neill said. “I’d be annoyed because there are things I still want to do. Very irritating, dying, but I’m not afraid of it.”

Neill jokingly described his family life as “somewhat haphazard” because of his international acting career.

He had four children: Tim, his son with ex-wife Lisa Harrow; Elena, his daughter with ex-wife Noriko Watanabe; Maiko, Wanatabe’s daughter from her first marriage who Neill adopted; and Andrew, who was put up for adoption but who he later reunited with; as well as several grandchildren.

Dwayne Johnson's live-action Moana is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $43 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Minions & Monsters - $20.5 million
3. Toy Story 5 - $18.5 million
4. Evil Dead Burn - $13.7 million
5. Young Washington - $6.4 million
6. The Invite - $5.7 million
7. Obsession 0 $3.8 million
8. Supergirl - $3.6 million
9. Disclosure Day - 9 with $3.2 million
10. Backrooms - $1.5 million

Pitbull made history by headlining the largest concert ever held at American Express presents BST Hyde Park, performing in front of a crowd of 69,999 fans. The show also earned a Guinness World Record after 22,141 people in attendance simultaneously wore bald caps in tribute to the singer's signature look. Before taking the stage, Pitbull was presented with the official Guinness World Records certificate. He then treated fans to a 20-song set featuring hits including "Don't Stop the Party," "Hotel Room Service," and "International Love." Special guests Lil Jon and Kesha joined him for the finale, performing crowd favorites like "Timber," "Fireball," and "Gasolina."

Ed Sheeran paid another visit to England's World Cup training camp, continuing a tradition that began in 2021 after captain Harry Kane first invited him. While visiting the team in Kansas City, Sheeran greeted players, performed his hit "Castle on the Hill" on acoustic guitar, and shared his confidence that England can win the 2026 World Cup. The singer, who is also a minority owner of Ipswich Town, said he believes England will reach the final and called spending time with the national team one of the highlights of his career.

Aviation American Gin has closed its Portland tasting room and visitor center after just four years in business. The venue, which held its final tasting on June 28, was opened to promote the gin brand co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, who once described it as "Disneyland for adults." The closure comes as parent company Diageo faces declining U.S. spirits sales. The company said the decision was made after "careful consideration" and reflects changing business needs, while emphasizing that it remains committed to growing the Aviation American Gin brand. Production of the gin has been moved to another facility outside Portland. Reynolds has been involved with the brand since 2018, and Diageo acquired Aviation American Gin in 2020, with Reynolds continuing as a co-owner.

MobLand is returning for a second season. Paramount+ announced that the British crime drama will premiere its 10-episode sophomore season on September 18. The series stars Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan, and follows the powerful Harrigan crime family. Season 2 finds the family's criminal empire under pressure from rising rivals while internal divisions threaten to tear them apart. As tensions grow, fixer Harry Da Souza, played by Hardy, is forced to navigate dangerous loyalties and escalating violence. Joanne Froggatt, Paddy Considine, Janet McTeer, Toby Jones, Mandeep Dhillon, and Lara Pulver also return for the new season.

Patrick Dempsey says he seriously considered running for the U.S. Senate in Maine but has decided against it. In an op-ed, the actor said he believes he can make a bigger impact through his existing work, including the Dempsey Center, rather than by holding public office. His name had surfaced as a possible Democratic replacement for Senate nominee Graham Platner, whose campaign has been thrown into turmoil following a sexual assault allegation that he denies. While Platner has paused his campaign, he has not officially withdrawn. Dempsey used his announcement to call for leaders who prioritize humility, honesty, empathy, and public service, saying elected office should be about improving people's lives—not seeking power. With the deadline for replacing the Democratic nominee approaching, several other Maine political figures are reportedly considering the race.

Lisa Rinna is drawing attention after posting a TikTok in which she claimed, without evidence, that Mitch McConnell is secretly dead and being kept alive "like Weekend at Bernie's." McConnell has been hospitalized for several weeks following a medical emergency in June, but his office says he is continuing to recover and is working with staff on Senate and Kentucky matters. The speculation comes despite public statements from Republican strategist Scott Jennings, who said he recently spoke with McConnell for nearly 20 minutes, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who also reported having a lengthy phone conversation with him. McConnell's office has not released details about his medical condition but says he continues to improve.

The Emmy nominations are in, and two shows dominated the field. HBO Max's The Pitt led all programs with 25 nominations, making it the top drama of the year, while Hacks topped the comedy categories with 24 nominations for its final season. The 2026 Emmy Awards will air September 14, with Mariska Hargitay serving as host.

The nominees in all major categories:

Drama series: The Diplomat, The Gilded Age, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Paradise, The Pitt, Pluribus, Slow Horses, Your Friends & Neighbors

Comedy series: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, Widow's Bay

Limited series, anthology series or movie: All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Beef, DTF St. Louis, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Drama actor: Sterling K. Brown, Paradise; Gary Oldman, Slow Horses; Mark Ruffalo, Task; Rufus Sewell, The Diplomat; Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Drama actress: Carrie Coon, The Gilded Age; Chase Infiniti, The Testaments; Keri Russell, The Diplomat; Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus; Zendaya, Euphoria

Supporting actor drama series: Patrick Ball, The Pitt; Billy Crudup, The Morning Show; Shawn Hatosy, The Pitt; Gerran Howell, The Pitt; Jack Lowden, Slow Horses; Tom Pelphrey, Task; Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus

Supporting actress drama series: Taylor Dearden, The Pitt; Fiona Dourif, The Pitt; Allison Janney, The Diplomat; Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt; Sepideh Moafi, The Pitt; Julianne Nicholson, Paradise; Karolina Wydra, Pluribus

Comedy actor: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder Man; Steve Carell, Rooster; Matthew Rhys, Widow's Bay; Jason Segel, Shrinking; Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Comedy actress: Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary; Ayo Edebiri, The Bear; Elle Fanning, Margo's Got Money Troubles; Lisa Kudrow, The Comeback; Jean Smart, Hacks

Supporting actor comedy series: Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons; Paul W. Downs, Hacks; Harrison Ford, Shrinking; Nick Offerman, Margo's Got Money Troubles; Stephen Root, Widow's Bay; Michael Urie, Shrinking; Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary

Supporting actress comedy series: Dale Dickey, Widow's Bay; Hannah Einbinder, Hacks; Janelle James, Abbott Elementary; Kate O'Flynn, Widow's Bay; Michelle Pfeiffer, Margo's Got Money Troubles; Megan Stalter, Hacks; Jessica Williams, Shrinking

Lead actor limited series, anthology series or movie: Riz Ahmed, Bait; Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit; Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story; Oscar Isaac, Beef; Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me

Lead actress limited, anthology series or movie: Claire Danes, The Beast in Me; Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures; Carey Mulligan, Beef; Sarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette; Sarah Snook, All Her Fault

Supporting actor limited, anthology series or movie: Jason Bateman, DTF St. Louis; Richard Gadd, Half Man; David Harbour, DTF St. Louis; Richard Jenkins, DTF St. Louis; Charles Melton, Beef; Nick Offerman, Death by Lightning

Supporting actress limited, anthology series or movie: Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis; Dakota Fanning, All Her Fault; Laurie Metcalf, Monster: The Ed Gein Story; Joy Sunday, DTF St. Louis; Youn Yuh-jung, Beef; Constance Zimmer, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Dolly: A True Original Musical will begin Broadway previews at New York's St. James Theatre on December 7, with its official opening on January 19, 2027—Dolly Parton's 81st birthday. The musical tells Parton's life story through her own words and songs, featuring classics like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You." After a successful world premiere in Nashville, the production has been refined for Broadway. Parton co-wrote the show's book and says she's excited to finally share her story on the Broadway stage.

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The ceremony also marks NBC's 100th anniversary. Hargitay said she's honored to celebrate the television industry and the storytellers who bring audiences together through their work. Emmy nominations are scheduled to be announced today.

James Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day is returning to theaters for its 35th anniversary, with a U.S. re-release set for August 28. The blockbuster will be shown in 4K, RealD 3D, and premium formats, with additional international releases through early September. The re-release coincides with the film's iconic "Judgment Day" date of August 29. Cameron said the restored 3D version is the best way to experience the movie and joked that after 35 years it's safe to reveal "the good guys win against the AI superintelligence." Terminator 2 remains the highest-grossing film in the franchise, earning more than $517 million worldwide and winning four Academy Awards.

Sammy Hagar defended his planned appearance at the Freedom 250 Fourth of July celebration, saying the event was meant to honor America's 250th birthday and "was not a political thing." Hagar faced criticism from some fans after announcing he would perform at the event, which was organized by Freedom 250, a group created under President Trump's direction. Some critics viewed the event as politically affiliated, while organizers have maintained it is nonpartisan. Most of the July 4 celebration was canceled because of bad weather before Hagar could perform. Afterward, he shared the speech he had planned to deliver, calling for Americans to reunite, stop the violence, and stop the hate.

Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger are taking viewers behind the scenes of launching their own professional motorcycle racing team in the new six-part docuseries Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project With Keanu Reeves & Gard Hollinger, premiering July 12 on Samsung TV Plus. The series follows the founders of ARCH Motorcycle as they enter the Super Hooligan racing series, documenting both the victories and the setbacks of their first season. Reeves said racing started as a dream but became a realistic goal after years of developing ARCH's motorcycles. Rather than focusing only on winning, the series highlights the challenges of building a competitive race team from scratch, including mechanical failures, crashes, and the pressure of competing against established manufacturers like Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, and KTM. Reeves and Hollinger said they wanted to show the reality of the sport, including the lessons learned through failure. The six-episode series premieres July 12, with new episodes released weekly through August 16, offering an inside look at the highs, lows, and teamwork involved in launching a new motorcycle racing program.

Apple TV has ordered a new true-crime thriller series called Guilty Creatures, with Julia Garner attached as both the star and an executive producer. The series is based on Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida by Mikita Brottman and tells the story of two young lovers in Florida whose affair leads to murder. Despite their strong religious beliefs, the couple hides the crime and lives with the secret for 18 years as the series explores the psychological and emotional consequences. Craig Gillespie, known for directing I, Tonya and Pam & Tommy, will direct the series and serve as an executive producer. Stuart Zicherman is the showrunner, while Sarah DeLappe adapted the book for television. No word yet on a premiere date.

Young Washington got off to a strong start over the Fourth of July weekend, earning $20.8 million at the domestic box office. That makes it Angel Studios' biggest opening ever for a live-action film, beating expectations of around $15 million. The movie, which follows a young George Washington before he became the nation's first president, was especially popular in the Mountain West, Midwest, and Southern states, where it generated about two-thirds of its opening weekend revenue. Audiences gave the film an A CinemaScore, and older moviegoers turned out in large numbers, with nearly half of the audience being 55 or older. Following the impressive debut, director Jon Erwin announced that a sequel titled 1776 is already in development. The follow-up is expected to continue Washington's story during the Revolutionary War.

Prime Video has announced that its new limited series "The Greatest," based on the life of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, will premiere on Wednesday, November 4. The release date was revealed during a presentation at the Essence Festival of Culture, where creator and showrunner Ben Watkins appeared alongside star Jaalen Best and several cast members. Prime Video also debuted the first teaser trailer for the eight-episode series. Best stars as Ali in what is being described as an intimate look at the boxing champion's life, exploring both his accomplishments inside the ring and his impact as a humanitarian and global icon. The project is notable for being the first authorized scripted television series about Ali's life. His widow, Lonnie Ali, serves as an executive producer, helping ensure the story reflects the family's vision of the late champion's legacy.

Minions & Monsters is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $36.4 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Toy Story 5 - $31 million
3. Young Washington - $21 million
4. Supergirl - $9.6 million
5. Disclosure Day - $6 million
6. Obsession - $5.3 million
7. Backrooms - $3.3 million
8. Jackass: Best and Last - $2.7 million
9. Scary Movie - $1.1 million
10. The Invite - $800,000

Jodie Foster is raising questions about creativity in modern filmmaking, saying Apple's racing blockbuster F1 felt as though it had been "made by AI." Speaking at the Aspen Festival of Ideas, Foster clarified that she wasn't criticizing the film's success, acknowledging it has earned millions at the box office. Instead, she argued that its story structure and dialogue were so formulaic they resembled something a computer might generate. Foster said the movie followed the kind of storytelling blueprint taught in film school, with actors delivering lines exactly as expected. While praising the film's impressive technology and visual scale, she suggested it reflects a broader concern that modern Hollywood is relying more on polished formulas and technology than original creative risks.

America's 250th birthday is bringing an extra-packed lineup of Fourth of July TV specials, with major networks featuring concerts, celebrity performances, and fireworks displays.

ABC is airing "Disney Celebrates America" specials, including a July 4 event from Nashville featuring performances by Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Lauren Daigle, and more, along with drone shows and fireworks.

CBS will broadcast "The Great American Block Party 250" live from the Washington Monument, with performances by the Zac Brown Band, Goo Goo Dolls, and other artists, plus celebrations from around the country.

NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo will once again air Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, featuring performances by Blake Shelton, Post Malone, Noah Kahan, and others. This year's show also marks the 50th anniversary of Macy's iconic fireworks spectacular, making it an especially historic Independence Day celebration.

PBS’ "A Capitol Fourth" will air tonight instead of July 4, kicking off the nation's Semiquincentennial (250th birthday) celebration before a packed weekend of patriotic events across the country. Organizers say the move avoids competing with the many celebrations scheduled for tomorrow, but the concert will return to its traditional date next year. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro for the fourth consecutive year, the commercial-free PBS special begins at 8 p.m. ET and features live performances from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

This Year's Performer Lineup
The show includes a mix of country, rock, R&B, pop, Broadway and classical performers:
Chicago
Trace Adkins
Patti LaBelle
Kool & The Gang
Carly Pearce
Alan Jackson
Loren Allred
Angel Blue
The National Symphony Orchestra
The Broadway cast of Just in Time
Gary Sinise
Joe Mantegna
Special Performances

The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island tomorrow, with eating champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo looking to add to their legendary resumes. Chestnut is chasing his 18th championship and Sudo is aiming for her 12th overall title and fifth consecutive victory. The men's contest will air nationally on ABC and ESPN as part of the America 250 celebrations, while the women's competition will stream on ESPN platforms earlier in the day. ESPN is broadcasting the event for the 23rd straight year. Chestnut enters with the men's world record of 76 hot dogs and buns, while Sudo holds the women's record after eating 51 last year. Both competitors will once again have dedicated "isolation cameras" focused solely on their performances. In addition to the competition, Nathan's Famous will donate 100,000 hot dogs to the Food Bank for New York City, continuing its annual charitable tradition.

Taylor Swift has reportedly invited the five New York Knicks starters—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart—to her wedding with Travis Kelce. The players helped lead the Knicks to the NBA championship after eliminating Kelce's hometown Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. Swift cheered on the Knicks during their title run, and the championship team is now expected to be among the high-profile guests at the couple's star-studded Manhattan wedding.

Dwayne Johnson is facing criticism from some Hollywood figures after reaffirming that he plans to keep his political views private. In a recent interview, Johnson said he's tired of the negativity surrounding politics and wants to focus on storytelling rather than public endorsements. His comments prompted criticism from actors George Takei, who said "silence is complicity," and Wil Wheaton, who called Johnson a "coward" in a since-deleted post. Others, including comedian Matt Rife, defended Johnson's decision. Johnson has said he regrets the division caused by his 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden and believes keeping his politics private is the best way to help bring people together.

Kathy Griffin says she believes she's been banned from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, telling fans on Instagram that she hasn't appeared on the program since Fallon took over and that she assumes she's considered "too controversial." Griffin said shows rarely tell guests they're banned—they simply stop inviting them back. She also criticized Fallon for recently hosting UFC star Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a 2024 civil sexual assault case. Griffin argued that giving McGregor a national platform sends the wrong message to women and other marginalized groups.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is heading to streaming. The animated blockbuster will debut exclusively on Peacock on July 30. Released in April, the sequel became the first movie of 2026 to top $1 billion at the global box office. The voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina, Donald Glover as Yoshi, Glen Powell as Fox McCloud, and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. In addition to the movie, Peacock will offer bonus features, including behind-the-scenes content and a podcast with Brie Larson discussing her love of video games and voicing Princess Rosalina.

Prime Video has announced that Neagley, the first spinoff of the hit series Reacher, will premiere September 16. The eight-episode series stars Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, the private investigator and former member of Jack Reacher's elite 110 Special Investigators. This time, Neagley is on her own as she investigates the suspicious death of a friend, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy along the way while relying on the skills she learned working with Reacher. Alan Ritchson will make a guest appearance as Jack Reacher. The premiere comes just weeks after Season 4 of Reacher debuts on August 12, with the Neagley launch lining up with that season's finale.

The stars of Paramount+'s hit series Landman are cashing in. With the show's massive success, nearly the entire original cast has negotiated significant pay raises ahead of Season 3. Demi Moore signed a new deal that puts her on equal footing with Billy Bob Thornton, with both reportedly earning between $740,000 and $770,000 per episode. Thornton was already under a separate multi-year contract, while Moore's original two-year deal was up for renegotiation. Ali Larter also landed a major increase, more than doubling her salary to over $350,000 per episode after lengthy negotiations. Other cast members, including Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chavez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, and James Jordan, also received substantial raises, with several at least doubling their previous pay.