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Here’s how to watch the #MomTok group, including Taylor Frankie Paul, on Hulu without paying…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
A billionaire Abu Dhabi royal has been snapping up Hollywood watering holes like they’re going out of style. But two LA hangouts – the Sunset Tower and the San Vicente Bungalows – just turned down a $700M offer.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
As the bougie grocery chain approaches its 20th location, it may soon have to start displaying calorie counts for its $21 fruit shakes.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPing“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin has spoken out against an ad reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier, calling it a “cheap, shitty imitation” of his beloved HBO comedy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
The allegation from the 'Orange is the New Black’ star came on the day Clarke was charged with sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingWith the end of preseason, the 2026-2027 NFL regular season officially kicks off with its first week of games starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The first game of the season is New England Patriots vs.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Netflix has picked up Australian documentary series 2.6 Seconds: Death in the Outback globally ahead of its world premiere at Toronto.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Mike Epps, one of Netflix’s most popular stand-ups and star of its sitcom The Upshaws, is expanding his relationship with the streamer via My Father’s Son, a new comedy series he’ll star in and exec produce, sources tell Deadline.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingChernin Entertainment, the prolific independent film and TV producer founded by former News Corp. chairman Peter Chernin, has expanded its in-house film team.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Aaron Dominguez has signed with Paradigm for representation.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Buzzy startups and major manufacturers alike touched down in Berlin last week to showcase the latest in tech — here's what we saw…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
The deals require management to bargain over the use of AI in the workplace and enshrine layoff protections at the Microsoft-owned company.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingAmong many D.C. lobbyists, when the bet is on whether a piece of legislation will pass Congress or not, the rule of thumb always is to take the latter.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingThe co-founders of Axios popularized the “Smart Brevity” mantra for years. Now, in the age of AI, comes another: “Simplify.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
"I got a lot to fuckin' say," Corey Taylor bellows on the track."And if you didn't listen, you didn't hear me anyway"…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
But, sure, a May 2027 end date is certainly on the table — it always has been.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingCelebrating 40 years of gameplay, an updated version of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 5.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
"The bigger of an idiot I am, the better my game" is just one of 21 revealing answers about what the new cast hopes nobody notices when the reality competition returns.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
From streaming the big plays to grilling the perfect game day feast, we've got your at-home tailgate covered…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingApple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which has a 7.6-inch diagonal screen when opened up. And Netflix is here for it.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Jinkx Monsoon (RuPaul’s Drag Race & Drag Race All Stars) and Debra Wilson (MadTV) have wrapped roles opposite Brandon Rogers (Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel) in Weird Party, a horror comedy marking the fi…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
The four-hour documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, and while it’s unclear whether Musk actually watched it, he walked away with strong feelings towards its director…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingGiada De Laurentiis has been injured ahead of her Dancing with the Stars debut and is sharing an update with fans.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingDomestic ticket pre-sales for Avengers: Doomsday have crossed $50 million with still over three months to go.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
In an new interview, Joel reveals that he initially refused surgical intervention after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, and isn't sure when he'll tour again…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingFuture series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Culture
“If somebody takes your name and image and makes money from it in a commercial enterprise, is that stealing somebody’s identity?I don’t know,” former To Catch a Predator host says…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingStories are nested within stories to steadily diminishing returns in “Company,” a perversely ponderous exercise in hide-the-genre that takes more than an hour to reveal what its game really is.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
A lawsuit from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier targets Netflix's data collection and monetization apparatus, particularly the way in which it targets children.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingNBC and the Television Academy have announced the first group of presenters who will join host Mariska Hargitay on stage at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPing“Charlie’s Angels” and “Angel” are among the first round of names announced Wednesday to serve as presenters at Monday night’s 78th Emmys on NBC and Peacock.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
They will be joined by other mainstays of the small and big screen including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amy Poehler and Jon Hamm.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Here’s an exclusive teaser from Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s epic biopic of quantum physicist Lev Lendau, which premiered today in competition at the Venice Film Festival.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
The giant screen exhibitor expects financial and marketing gains after Christopher Nolan’s epic adventure continues to make the Imax 70mm platform a hot ticket at the multiplex.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Alexandra Magistro, an exec at Mike Flanagan’s Red Room Pictures, is making her feature directorial debut with Rot, a psychological thriller and body horror to star Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), as well as Amber…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
The NFL is back tonight with a Super Bowl LX rematch.Here’s where to livestream the game without cable (and how to watch for free)…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingWarner Bros. TV Group isn’t acting like a studio with an uncertain future. Even as the fate of Warner Bros.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: Cassady McClincy Zhang has been promoted to series regular for Season 4 of CBS’ Tracker. Zhang has recurred since last season as Reenie’s sharp new hire Mel, who is eager to prove herself on Colter’s cases.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Bryan, who shares a child with Nas, claimed she pleaded with Jay-Z not to get involved after telling him about the alleged assault at a nightclub in 1999…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
Artists branching out beyond traditional pop residency locations like Las Vegas, New York and London, for elsewhere.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingFor the first time in herstory, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is headed to WOW Presents Plus from the BBC, with the streaming platform ordering the first-ever All Stars edition.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingThere are two points of view you could take on Taylor Swift and her Grammys history: (a) Swift has been a Grammys hoarder. (b) Swift has gotten robbed by the Recording Academy… regularly. Which of these contradictory statements is true? How about both of them?
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
At one of the largest music festivals in The US, it would seem difficult to create a sense of intimacy amidst such a massive crowd, yet somehow, Amber Mark’s smooth, sultry vocals, strong connection to her fans and undeniable stage presence did just…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
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