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A Nevada jury found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first‑degree murder with a deadly weapon for the September 7, 1996 drive‑by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict was read on September 30, 2026 after a two‑week trial and…

Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, will drop on September 18, 2026 through Atlantic Records, marking her first release since leaving Sony Music. She is rebranding to the mononym Miley for this album era. Two…

Sony Pictures Television announced that announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended from 'Wheel of Fortune' and his role is being temporarily recast while an investigation proceeds. The suspension follows a passenger complaint on American Airlines Flight 1276…

The Kelly Clarkson Show aired its series finale on August 31, 2026, ending seven seasons and more than 1,200 episodes. Clarkson opened with a pre‑recorded Kellyoke of “Golden” and performed fan‑requested hits plus her new single “I’d Be Lyin’.” Her children…

Singer Lionel Richie, 77, was admitted to the intensive care unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital on Saturday night after his concert, where doctors are treating him for cardiac-related complications and mild dehydration. He checked himself into the hospital…

On August 29, 2026, Mel Gibson appeared on a Q&A panel at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto and made brief hand gestures that appeared to mimic American Sign Language as he passed an interpreter. A 1‑3 second video of the incident spread online, sparking immediate…

HBO announced that a third season of its Harry Potter television reboot will be produced and is slated to premiere soon. The first season, starring Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout, is set to debut on HBO Max on December 25, 2026, with…

Gal Gadot said James Gunn and Peter Safran initially planned a third Wonder Woman film, but the project was cancelled under the new DCU strategy. She described the handling of her exit and Henry Cavill’s departure from Superman as “not handled elegantly,”…

Actor Mark Ruffalo posted an Instagram Reel on August 21 linking Oracle founder Larry Ellison to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and describing the conflict as genocide and apartheid. Paramount Pictures called the remarks a “bridge too far” and accused…

Paramount Pictures released a three‑minute trailer for Legendary’s live‑action Street Fighter film, directed by Kitao Sakurai. The clip showcases Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun‑Li, and a brief appearance by Curtis “50 Cent”…

The Love Island USA Season 8 reunion aired on August 31, 2026, filmed before a live studio audience in Los Angeles and co‑hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen. Winners Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai joined finalists including Aniya Harvey, Carl Schmidt…

Marvel Studios announced that 21‑year‑old actor Noah Jupe has joined the cast of the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, though the studio has not disclosed his character. The film, directed by the Russo brothers and produced by Kevin Feige, is slated for release…

Disney+ announced a live‑action reboot of the 1994‑1997 animated series Gargoyles in 2023, attaching writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan’s Atomic Monster as producers. Development progressed under Disney Branded Television, but by September 2026 co‑creator…

Lori Loughlin reopened her Instagram on Aug. 31, 2024 with a promotional video featuring former Full House castmates and a clip of the late Bob Saget, showing her as Aunt Becky in a mock morning‑show sketch. The post coincides with Hallmark’s announcement of…

Actress Debi Mazar told The Times that the Entourage set shifted from a "joy-fest" in its first season to a "testosterone-fueled" and toxic atmosphere by season three, alleging staff disliked her weight gain after her second child’s birth in 2006. Creator…

Actor Tom Cruise praised the $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Tuesday’s “The Pat McAfee Show,” calling it “awesome” and saying the combined studio will deliver the promised 30 movies per year. He highlighted the collaborative culture of…

The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival runs Oct. 26–Nov. 4, 2026, opening with Zeze Takahisa’s music drama “Sukiyaki” and closing with Yeon Sang‑ho’s zombie thriller “Colony.” The festival has named Takashi Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus Zero” as its…

Netflix announced a three-part documentary series, "The One About Matthew Perry," set to debut globally on October 27, 2026. Directed by Mary Robertson, the series will feature interviews with Perry’s sister, lifelong friends, and never‑before‑seen family…

Apple TV+ has added Norman Reedus as a series regular to its upcoming spy thriller Disavowed, joining James Marsden, who also serves as an executive producer and stars as CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin. The show follows Griffin after he is fired during a…

Rockstar Games announced NoPixel 5, an official Grand Theft Auto Online role‑playing server built with FiveM, with a closed beta beginning September 8, 2026 for a select group of invited creators and prominent role‑players. The beta, accessed through the…

Netflix announced the renewal of Shane Gillis' workplace comedy series "Tires" for a fourth season. Season three, released in August 2026, reached No. 5 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 English TV list and helped the show surpass 45 million cumulative views since…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art had scheduled a John Galliano retrospective to serve as the theme for the 2027 Met Gala, running from May 9, 2027 to January 9, 2028. On August 31, 2026, Galliano announced he was withdrawing from the exhibition and the gala…

Netflix released a 27‑minute in‑game preview of Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27, 2026, and it logged 31.1 million views worldwide by August 30, making it the platform’s most‑watched title that week. The video topped Netflix’s English‑language film list in 87…

On August 31, 2026 President Trump posted on Truth Social endorsing a federal film and television production tax incentive and urged Congress to act quickly. He met at the White House with actor Jon Voight and producers Steven Paul and Scott Karol, who warned…

Alex Cooper, known for the Call Her Daddy podcast, served as executive producer of Hulu’s dating reality series Love Overboard, which debuted on March 26, 2026, with 22 single contestants competing aboard a luxury yacht for a $100,000 prize. The show was…

Country singer Ella Langley's single “Choosin' Texas” has logged its 20th consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest run for a non‑holiday track. The song, co‑written with Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, is six‑times platinum in the…

The Blood of Dawnwalker, a third‑person action RPG released in early 2026, follows Coen of Laslea as he becomes a vampire‑human hybrid seeking revenge in the dark‑fantasy valley of Vale Sangora. Developed by former Witcher 3 creators, the game features a…

Jonathan Bailey announced he is leaving the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George” after Ariana Grande also withdrew. Grande said she is stepping back from visibility following the conclusion of her…

Actor Randy Quaid used his X account to denounce Anne Hathaway’s casting in the upcoming Days of Thunder 2, calling her “not sexy” and a “leftist, woke, horrible choice” and urging the return of Nicole Kidman. He also suggested the sequel should appeal to a…

Netflix debuted the 114‑minute crime thriller The Whisper Man on August 28, 2026, adapting Steve Mosby’s 2019 novel. The film stars Adam Scott, Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan and follows a father and former detective hunting a…

American singer Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25, 2026. Fans gathered at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, which had been honored twice, first in 1984. On September 1, the brass inlay was found scratched, an act described as vandalism, though repair…

The estate of Dolly Parton announced "Dollyfest," a two‑day celebration of the late singer’s legacy to be held in Nashville and London across consecutive weekends in 2027. The event replaces a previously planned January 2026 festival that was cancelled after…

The Dolly Parton Estate announced DollyFest, a two‑day music festival to honor the late star in 2027, with events scheduled in Nashville and London. The celebration was originally planned for January 2026 on Parton’s 80th birthday, but was postponed after her…

Olivia Rodrigo launched the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, drawing about 45,000 attendees and featuring 14 women‑focused artists across two stages. The event generated $10 million in ticket sales and donations, which…

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up in San Francisco on August 15, 2026, where The Pokémon Company announced a new feature‑length animated film, Pokémon: Wild Card, slated for a 2027 release. Additional reveals included the stop‑motion series…

Paramount Pictures announced that Anne Hathaway will join Tom Cruise in the sequel Days of Thunder 2, slated for a June 2, 2028 theatrical release shot for IMAX. The film will feature Cruise reprising his NASCAR driver role, with Jonathan Levine directing and…

Kelly Clarkson aired the series finale of The Kelly Clarkson Show on August 31, 2026, ending a seven‑season run of more than 1,200 episodes. The hour‑long finale, titled “Kelly Clarkson by Request,” featured fan‑requested hits and her final Kellyoke of…

Episode 3 of HBO’s Lanterns, titled “OutKast,” rewrites John Stewart’s origin by showing his parents deliberately training him to be fearless after his father failed a Guardians test. The flashbacks depict extreme tests, including shooting an apple off his…

Actor Ned Luke, known for voicing Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, responded to online criticism that Rockstar Games is reusing assets in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. Critics pointed to visual similarities between trailers for GTA VI and earlier…

Howard Stern's radio program will be filmed and released as weekly episodes on HBO Max, with the first episode premiering worldwide on September 17, 2026. New episodes will drop each Thursday, three days after the live SiriusXM broadcast on Mondays, which…

At WWE NXT Heatwave in August 2026, Grayson Waller won a Fatal Four‑Way match to become the new NXT Champion, his first reign with the title. The bout also featured defending champion Tony D'Angelo, Cruz Montana and Zilla Fatu, who made his NXT singles debut…

Country music icon Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Her estate announced "Dollyfest," a two‑day festival to be held in Nashville and London across consecutive weekends in 2027, replacing a planned January 2026…

Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway announced a "Days of Thunder" sequel on August 29, 2026, saying Hathaway will appear after her upcoming birth and that the film is slated for a summer 2028 release. Hathaway, who is pregnant, is reported to play a team owner and…

Dolly Parton died peacefully on August 25, 2026 in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. A private family funeral was held on August 30 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, where she was interred beside her husband Carl Thomas Dean, who died in 2025…

Olivia Rodrigo opened the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Aug. 29, 2026 at Great Park in Irvine, California. The all‑women lineup featured 14 acts across two stages and attracted about 45,000 attendees. Ticket sales were pledged to generate a $10…

Country music legend Dolly Parton died at age 80 on August 25, 2026, after a brief cancer battle. The Grand Ole Opry held a tribute ceremony on August 27 featuring performances and a video of her 50th‑anniversary show. She was privately buried beside her…

Tom Cruise announced on August 29, 2026 that Paramount Pictures will release a sequel to the 1990 film “Days of Thunder” on June 2, 2028. Cruise will return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, with Anne Hathaway co‑starring as a team owner and engineer while she…

Taylor Swift married NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler and attended by many celebrities. On August 29, 2026, Harry Styles performed the third night of his "Together, Together" residency at…

On August 27, 2026, country singer Tim McGraw slipped onstage at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati after his boot caught on a speaker. He fell backward but quickly sat up, kept his hat on, and finished the song without stopping the show. McGraw posted the…

Actress Kelley Wolf revealed she experienced a drug‑induced manic psychotic episode while separating from actor Scott Wolf. She publicly apologized to Scott, his family and their children, saying she "owes [Scott] his life" and describing the period as a…

Prince Harry arrived in the United Kingdom in mid‑January 2026 after several years in the United States. Close friends say he remains upset with senior members of the Royal Family and is still seeking a formal apology for his treatment. A source says King…

At the Reading Festival, Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix delivered an emotional performance of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," pausing to honor the late singer. The tribute coincided with recent news that Tennessee officials plan to rename Nashville's airport after…

Country music legend Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Within days, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced support for renaming Nashville International Airport after her, citing her lasting impact on the state. A…