Entertainment

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ rewrites Homer’s ending for theaters

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," which opens in theaters on July 17, takes several bold liberties with Homer's nearly 3,000-year-old epic poem — none more striking than its final scenes, which reframe the ancient Greek hero's homecoming as a meditation on…

Post Malone added to World Cup final lineup ahead of Sunday’s historic halftime show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday will make history not only on the pitch but also on stage, as the tournament introduces its first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New…

GTA 6 pre-orders hit record $260M in first week

Grand Theft Auto VI has set a new benchmark for the gaming industry before it even launches. Analytics firm Newzoo estimates that the first week of pre-orders generated roughly $260 million in global digital spending, making it the strongest pre-order…

Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, whose portrayal of paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park made him one of the most recognizable faces in cinema, died suddenly on Monday in Sydney, Australia. He was 78.

Character.AI debuts interactive microdramas made with AI

Character.AI on Thursday debuted c.ai Series, a collection of short-form animated microdramas produced almost entirely with AI tools, marking the chatbot company's entry into one of the fastest-growing corners of digital entertainment.

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer, dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose raspy voice and theatrical power ballads made her one of the most recognizable pop artists of the 1980s, died Wednesday in a hospital in Portugal. She was 75.

Bieber joins Madonna, BTS for World Cup halftime show

FIFA announced Wednesday that Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS for the performance scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.

How Nolan filmed ‘The Odyssey’ entirely on IMAX cameras

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," set to arrive in theaters on July 17, has cemented its place in cinema history as the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — a milestone enabled by an unprecedented deployment of…

Prince Harry loses privacy case against Daily Mail publisher

A London High Court judge ruled on Tuesday that Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants failed to prove their allegations of unlawful information gathering against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail, in a decision that marks…

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ holds world premiere in London

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, a $250 million adaptation of Homer's ancient epic poem, held its world premiere on Monday at London's Leicester Square, drawing a constellation of Hollywood talent to the red carpet ahead of the film's July 17 theatrical…

GTA 6 pre-orders reportedly hit 39 million in 48 hours

Grand Theft Auto VI has broken entertainment pre-order records, reportedly accumulating 39 million copies and approximately $3 billion in revenue within the first 48 hours of going live on June 25, according to multiple industry reports. The figures dwarf the…

Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice clauses for Peppa Pig child actors

Hasbro, the American entertainment conglomerate that owns the animated series Peppa Pig, is facing industry-wide backlash after reportedly requiring child voice actors on the show to sign contracts granting the company rights to reproduce their voices using artificial intelligence.

GTA 6 price set at $80, physical copies won’t include game disc

Rockstar Games has officially revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will carry a price tag of $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, putting to rest months of speculation about what the blockbuster title would cost.…

Rockstar opens GTA 6 pre-orders June 25, reveals cover art

Rockstar Games announced on Thursday that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will go live on June 25, 2026, across digital storefronts and at select physical retailers for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement, one of the most…

Anya Taylor-Joy cast as elf in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Warner Bros. confirmed on Monday that Anya Taylor-Joy has joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, the next theatrical entry in the Middle-earth franchise. The 30-year-old actress will play Seren, a Sindar Elf of…

Oliver Tree, 32, killed in Rio helicopter collision

American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday morning when two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to CNN Brazil and local authorities cited by multiple outlets. He was 32 years old.

Lisa makes history as first Thai artist to perform at World Cup ceremony

BLACKPINK's Lisa took the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday evening as part of the United States' opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, performing "Goals" — her collaboration with Brazilian artist Anitta and Nigerian singer…

‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as top-grossing music biopic ever

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has officially surpassed "Bohemian Rhapsody" to become the highest-grossing music biopic in history, earning $911.9 million worldwide as of this week, according to People magazine citing Deadline figures. The 2018 Queen biopic, which starred Rami…

Bocelli, Guetta lead World Cup anthem ‘DNA’ ahead of opener

FIFA unveiled "DNA" as the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, June 10, bringing together Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, French DJ David Guetta, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Korean-American singer-songwriter EJAE in a genre-crossing collaboration released just…

BBC cancels ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special, showrunner Davies exits

The BBC announced on Wednesday that it has cancelled the planned 2026 Doctor Who Christmas special and confirmed that showrunner Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf are departing the long-running science fiction series. The broadcaster will now put…

Nintendo confirms ‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ remake for Switch 2

Nintendo confirmed a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 during its June 9 Nintendo Direct, ending months of speculation about one of gaming's most beloved titles. The game is scheduled for release…

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is first film of 2026 to cross $1B

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the first film of 2026 to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, reaching the milestone in its tenth weekend of release. The achievement cements Nintendo's animated franchise as one of Hollywood's…

Taylor Swift releases new song for Toy Story 5

Taylor Swift dropped a new original song on Friday, "I Knew It, I Knew You," written for Disney The Walt Disney Company and Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5 — a track that Disney is promoting as a return to the…

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ premieres in London ahead of wide release

Steven Spielberg brought his alien thriller "Disclosure Day" to London's Cineworld Leicester Square on Thursday evening for the film's UK premiere, drawing stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson to the red carpet just over…

YouTube surpasses Netflix in daily viewing time globally

YouTube Alphabet Inc. has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time across global markets, marking what one analyst called "one of the defining media shifts of the decade." The findings, published Wednesday in a report by London-based analytics firm Digital…

Scorsese joins AI startup Black Forest Labs as partner

Martin Scorsese, the 83-year-old director behind "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull," and "Killers of the Flower Moon," has joined generative AI startup Black Forest Labs as a partner and adviser, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. The announcement makes Scorsese…

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security fears

Italian authorities have canceled planned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing public order and security risks — adding Italy to a growing list of European countries that have blocked the rapper…

Romania adds hate speech charges to Andrew Tate probe

Romanian prosecutors on Thursday expanded their criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, adding charges of instigating hatred and discrimination against women based on speeches made on social media between 2021 and 2024.

Amazon MGM Studios launches AI fund, orders three animated series

Amazon Amazon.com, Inc. MGM Studios and Amazon Web Services on Wednesday announced the GenAI Creators' Fund, a joint initiative providing filmmakers and digital creators with AI production tools and funding to develop scripted content for Prime Video. The fund's first…

Spotify launches narrated magazine articles for audiobook subscribers

Spotify on Tuesday announced a new content format — narrated long-form magazine articles — available to audiobook subscribers across its 22 supported markets, marking the streaming platform's latest effort to expand beyond music and podcasts.