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‘Yellow Letters’ wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival

İlker Çatak's "Yellow Letters," a political drama about artists crushed under the weight of authoritarianism, won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday, capping a festival beset by controversy over Gaza and…

Universal’s Virgin Music closes $775M Downtown deal

Virgin Music Group, the independent-distribution arm of Universal Music Group, on Friday finalized its $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, capping a deal first announced in December 2024 that drew prolonged scrutiny from European regulators and fierce opposition from…

Rihanna surpasses Taylor Swift as Spotify’s top female artist

A decade after releasing her last studio album, Rihanna has overtaken Taylor Swift to claim the title of the female artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, reaching approximately 105.9 million listeners as of this week. The milestone places…

Indie game publisher says TikTok ran racist AI ads without its consent

Finji, the independent game studio behind Night in the Woods and Tunic, has accused TikTok of using generative AI to alter its advertisements without permission, including one that introduced a racist, sexualized stereotype of one of the studio's characters. TikTok…

Netflix threatens to sue ByteDance over Seedance AI tool

Netflix has issued an ultimatum to ByteDance, threatening "immediate litigation" over the company's Seedance 2.0 AI video generator and becoming the first Hollywood studio to explicitly put legal action on the table in the escalating copyright battle.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter released from Iran prison on bail

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of the Palme d'Or-winning film "It Was Just an Accident," was released from prison in Iran on Tuesday after 17 days behind bars, according to multiple reports. The Oscar-nominated screenwriter was freed on bail alongside two other…

Disney and Paramount send cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance

The Walt Disney Company has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, accusing the Chinese tech giant of unlawfully using its intellectual property to develop the Seedance 2.0 AI video generation tool. The letter, first reported by Axios on Friday, represents…

Harry Styles announces 40-city album listening parties

Harry Styles is inviting fans to hear his upcoming album before its official release, announcing on Thursday exclusive listening parties across 40 cities that will begin February 18.

Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir series sets May premiere on Prime Video

Prime Video Amazon.com, Inc. unveiled the first trailer for Spider-Noir on Wednesday, confirming the eight-episode series starring Nicolas Cage will premiere globally on May 27, 2026. The show will debut two days earlier, on May 25, on MGM+'s linear channel…

Disney’s incoming CEO floats premiering films in Fortnite

Josh D'Amaro, set to become The Walt Disney Company's next chief executive in March, has outlined ambitious plans to premiere new Disney films inside Fortnite, according to comments first reported by Puck on February 10. The move would expand Disney's…

Mariah Carey opens 2026 Winter Olympics with ‘Volare’ in Milan

The San Siro Stadium erupted in applause as Mariah Carey took the stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday evening, delivering a stunning performance that captivated an estimated 60,000 attendees and set the tone for the Milano…

Sophie Turner spotted filming Tomb Raider stunt as Lara Croft

Sophie Turner has been photographed for the first time on the set of Amazon Amazon.com, Inc. Prime Video's Tomb Raider series, giving fans their first glimpse of the actress in action as the iconic adventurer Lara Croft.

Warner Bros. CEO Zaslav pitches Netflix deal to European regulators

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav embarked on a regulatory charm offensive across Europe this week, meeting with officials in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to address concerns about the media company's pending $83 billion acquisition by Netflix…

Noel Gallagher named BRIT Awards Songwriter of the Year

Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher will receive the Songwriter of the Year award at the 2026 BRIT Awards, organizers announced this week, honoring more than three decades of work that has shaped British popular music. The Manchester-born musician will accept the…

Blackpink’s Lisa to star in Netflix rom-com from White Lotus team

BLACKPINK superstar Lisa is expanding her acting career with a lead role in a new Netflix romantic comedy inspired by the 1999 classic Notting Hill, according to an exclusive report from Deadline.

Warner Bros. shareholders to vote on Netflix deal in March

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are expected to vote on Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition offer in March, significantly accelerating the timeline from the previously expected April vote, CNBC Comcast Corporation reported on Monday.

Disney confirms Sora-generated AI content coming to Disney+

The Walt Disney Company confirmed during its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call on Monday that it will introduce AI-generated video content to Disney+ through its partnership with OpenAI, marking a major step in the media giant's strategy to leverage artificial…

Rosé becomes first solo K-pop artist to perform at Grammys

Blackpink's Rosé cemented her place in music history Sunday night as the first solo K-pop artist to perform at the Grammy Awards, opening the 68th annual ceremony alongside Bruno Mars with an electrifying rendition of their hit "APT."

Fela Kuti becomes first African Grammy lifetime honoree

Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday at the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, becoming the first African artist in history to receive the distinction. The recognition…

Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara, the acclaimed Canadian actress and comedian whose career spanned five decades and included iconic roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek," and "Beetlejuice," died Friday at the age of 71. Her manager confirmed the news to Variety after TMZ…

Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ sets César record for American film

The César Academy announced on Wednesday that Richard Linklater's black-and-white French New Wave tribute "Nouvelle Vague" has earned 10 nominations at France's 51st César Awards, marking the most nominations ever received by an American production at the country's highest film…

South Korea weighs response to Mexico’s request for more BTS concerts

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has taken the unusual step of sending a diplomatic letter to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung requesting assistance in arranging additional BTS concerts in Mexico, after overwhelming demand saw over 1 million fans vying for just…

TikTok star Khaby Lame completes $975M deal with Rich Sparkle

Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikToker, has completed a landmark all-stock deal valued at $975 million with Rich Sparkle Holdings, transforming his viral social media presence into an institutionalized commercial enterprise. The transaction, finalized in late January 2026, involves the…

‘One Battle After Another’ leads BAFTA nominations with 14 nods

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller "One Battle After Another" dominated the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations announced Tuesday at the British Academy's London headquarters, capturing 14 nods—one more than Ryan Coogler's vampire horror "Sinners," which arrives fresh from breaking Oscar…

Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 but Netflix commentary draws backlash

While Alex Honnold's historic free solo climb of Taipei 101 captivated millions on Saturday night, many viewers of Netflix's "Skyscraper Live" found themselves frustrated not with the climb itself, but with the broadcast's commentary team.

Family of ping pong legend condemns Oscar-nominated Marty Supreme

The family of table tennis legend Marty Reisman has spoken out against the Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme, accusing the filmmakers of exploiting his image while tarnishing his character. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail published January 22, Reisman's…

Netflix pledges to keep HBO team intact after Warner Bros. deal

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters confirmed the streaming giant plans to keep the HBO team intact after completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, providing assurances about the future of one of Hollywood's most acclaimed programming units during a time of…

Gaza war films earn Oscar nominations as Israeli minister objects

Films exploring the human cost of the Gaza conflict received multiple nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, announced Thursday, placing Israeli, Tunisian, and Palestinian perspectives at the forefront of this year's awards race.

Harry Styles announces 50-show world tour with 30-night MSG run

Harry Styles revealed his highly anticipated return to the stage on Thursday, announcing the Together Together world tour spanning 50 performances across seven cities from May through December 2026. The tour marks the 31-year-old British pop star's first live performances…

‘Zootopia 2’ cracks top 10 highest-grossing films of all time

In its eighth week of release, Disney's The Walt Disney Company animated sequel "Zootopia 2" has officially cracked the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, surpassing the original "Jurassic World" (2015) with a current worldwide total…