Releases, awards, box office and industry shake-ups — briefed short, credited clearly, with no clickbait padding.
On this page: film and streaming releases, music and touring, awards results, industry deals.
Filming paused unexpectedly due to an alleged domestic violence incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
The latest feature from Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó ('Pieces of a Woman') premiered out of competition in Venice.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingBilly Joel says he is doing better after brain surgery helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with in 2025.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingFox Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer John Nallen said the company’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku is on track to close despite a new request for information from regulators.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
The show's music supervisor talks about crafting those perfect Eighties vibes — and series co-creator Brett Easton Ellis' crazy-long playlist…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
The president is trying to strong-arm America's neighbor to the north.It isn't working…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
The Grammy winner is seeing sky-high demand for a rare pair of concerts supporting her upcoming 10th album, 'Bass Persuades.'…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingFictional French President Paul Archambault, as played with gimlet-eyed resolve by Denis Menochet in Alexandre Smia’s “Jupiter” is, we’re cued to believe, a good man.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have been working with Lamar on the musical comedy known as 'Whitney Springs,' which has been shrouded in mystery and had its release date delayed multiple times.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingSPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the Season 2 finale of “Diarra From Detroit” now streaming on Paramount+. With the Paramount-Warner Bros.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingImax big screens have passed $600 million in global box office receipts so far this quarter, says CEO Rich Gelfond, noting that it’s still early in September (Q4 runs through end of the month) and “our best quarter ever was in the mid-three hundreds.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingEXCLUSIVE: A series of live-to-film concerts of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, with film screenings accompanied by a live symphony orchestra, will officially premiere at Radio City Music Hall on January 23, 2027, with a special preview set for January…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingDoomsday typically indicates disaster, but for Marvel Studios that term is forecasting a booming box office.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingBefore writing and directing the sailing documentary Mighty Mary, Mary Mazzio knew plenty about fast-moving boats. The lawyer-turned-filmmaker competed on the U.S. rowing team at the 1992 Summer Olympics, a feat replicated in 2024 by her daughter, Daisy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
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
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
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
WorldPing