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BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
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Chris Hansen Questions Whether Robert Pattinson Portrayal in ‘Primetime’ Is ‘Identity Theft’
"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…
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WorldPingVariety
‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck’s Latest Directorial Effort Isn’t What It Initially Appears to Be, but Isn’t Very Interesting Either Way
Stories 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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
Netflix Sued by Florida Over “Bait-and-Switch” on Privacy and Advertising
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
WorldPingDeadline
Emmys Sets ‘Charlie’s Angels’ & ‘Buffy’ Reunions; First Batch Of Presenters Also Includes Zendaya, Florence Pugh & Sally Field
NBC and the Television Academy have announced the first group of presenters set to join host Mariska Hargitay on stage at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingVariety
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reunion, Zendaya and ‘Buffy’ Alums Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz Among Confirmed Emmys Presenters
“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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
Zendaya, David Harbour, Florence Pugh Among Stars Set to Present at the Emmys
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
WorldPingDeadline
‘DAU’: First Teaser From Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s Epic Venice Competition Title
EXCLUSIVE: 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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
‘The Odyssey’ Is Helping Imax Ink More Deals With Theater Chains
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
WorldPingDeadline
Mike Flanagan Producing Red Room Exec Alexandra Magistro’s Debut Feature ‘Rot’; Cooper Koch, Amber Midthunder & Matthew Lillard Set For Horror Thriller
EXCLUSIVE: 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
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
How to Watch Tonight’s Patriots vs. Seahawks Game Online for Free
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)…
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WorldPingVariety
Channing Dungey on Warner Bros. TV Group’s Big Year of Pickups, Renewals and New Deals — Despite Industry Distractions and Ownership Uncertainty
Warner 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
WorldPingDeadline
‘Tracker’ Promotes Cassady McClincy Zhang To Series Regular For Season 4
EXCLUSIVE: 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
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
N.O.R.E. Sued for Sexual Assault by Carmen Bryan
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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
Bad Bunny to Celine Dion to Backstreet Boys: Musical Residencies Are Going Global – Boosting Tourism, Making Millions and Healing Fans
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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
‘A Good Little Soldier’ Review: A Tense French Workplace Drama About a Woman Caught Between Motherhood and Corporate Hell
Alba Rohrwacher ('Hungry Hearts') stars alongside Vincent Lindon ('Titane') in writer-director Stéphane Brizé’s latest story of late-stage capitalism gone awry.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingDeadline
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK All Stars’ Sets Fall 2027 Global Premiere On WOW Presents Plus
For 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
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‘Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning Returning To Netflix For Darkly Comedic Thriller Series ‘Feral’
EXCLUSIVE: For the first time since her big breakout moment with Baby Reindeer, the darkly comedic stalker thriller turned water cooler phenomenon, Jessica Gunning is returning to Netflix.
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Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
TMZ’s Harvey Levin Cut Kanye West’s Hitler Praise From 2018 Interview, Former Staffer Says
A GQ investigation into the gossip site's Washington ambitions includes new details on how its founder allegedly edited coverage to protect access to celebrities.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
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September Showdown! SCOTUS Orders Blue State AGs To Respond To ParaBros Merger Antitrust Suit Objection From Iowa & Montana
When all is said and done, the antitrust clash between Paramount Skydance and a dozen blue states may be best articulated by a certain Earth, Wind & Fire tune and remembering a day or two in September.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingVariety
Taylor Swift Has Never Won a Grammy for Record or Song of the Year. With Three No. 1 Hits Eligible for 2027, Which Will She Choose for Victory?
There 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
WorldPingDeadline
Carrie Coon Joins Rebecca Ferguson & Greta Lee In MRC Rom-Com ‘Honeymoon / Funeral’
EXCLUSIVE: The White Lotus star Carrie Coon has joined Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee in the upcoming romantic comedy, Honeymoon/Funeral. MRC is financing and overseeing production of the film from director Nahnatchka Khan and writer Julia Bicknell.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingVariety
The Best Tech at IFA 2026: From 4K Projectors and Wearables to Headphones and TV Smart Lighting
While CES is the biggest tech industry showcase in the United States, IFA is the largest consumer electronics trade show in Europe.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingVariety
Paul Mescal, Emma Corrin, Emilia Clarke Lead London National Theatre’s Starry 2027 Slate
London’s National Theatre has unveiled its 2027 program, with Paul Mescal, Emma Corrin and Emilia Clarke topping a star-heavy slate of 18 productions, eight of them world premieres, spanning the venue’s three stages and beyond.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingVariety
Playoff State of Mind: Yankees Tap Billy Joel for Merch Collection, Just In Time for the Postseason
The New York Yankees are heading towards another (likely) postseason run and the team has tapped one of New York’s most famous faces (and voices) to help root them on.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
‘Holy Wood Dust’ Review: Victor Kossakovsky’s Soothing, if Slightly Dull, Documentary Will Make You Want to Hug a Tree
Playing out of competition in Venice, the latest from the 'Gunda' and 'Architecton' helmer is a meditation on the precious beauty and importance of trees.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingDeadline
Ross Weiner Joins Gersh As Theater Talent Agent
EXCLUSIVE: Agent Ross Weiner has joined the Talent division at Gersh, with an eye toward identifying and developing theater opportunities for clients across the agency’s roster, both on and off Broadway. Weiner will be based in New York.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
Amber Mark’s Road to Lollapalooza
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
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
CBS’ ‘48 Hours’ Moves Into Video Podcasting With New Show
'The Woman in the Woods,' about the mysterious death of Mindi Kassotis, is the first in the new format.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingDeadline
‘Practical Magic 2’ Hopes To Weave Spell & Keep Box Office Alive; Global Outlook $58M-$63M – Box Office Preview
After summer hit a record $4.76 billion stateside, Warner Bros has a female destination in Practical Magic 2, the sequel to the 1998 Sandra Bullock-Nicole Kidman witchy romantic fantasy comedy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingVariety
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: All Stars’ Set to Premiere on WOW Presents Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” is moving from the BBC and headed to World of Wonder‘s streaming platform WOW Presents Plus. The news comes after The Sun reported that the show would be leaving the BBC as part of its cuts.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingDeadline
Carrie-Anne Moss Signs With Verve
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Carrie-Anne Moss has inked with Verve for representation. An Independent Spirit and Genie Award winner, Moss is fresh off FUBAR, the action comedy series from Netflix and Skydance Television, where she starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingVariety
Newly Discovered Plant-Eating Insects Named After Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, the award-winning billionaire singer and songwriter, is getting a new honor: The megastar is the namesake of several recently discovered species of plant-feeding insects from Australia.
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WorldPingDeadline
Apple’s John Ternus Makes Product Event Debut As CEO, Unveiling Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple executive John Ternus made his debut appearance as the company’s CEO during the company’s annual product event Wednesday, touting new AI tools and a new foldable iPhone.
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WorldPingVariety
Fall TV Preview: 55 Most Anticipated New and Returning Shows of 2026
Yes, peak TV is over — but we challenge you even to begin watching all the great shows that will premiere in the coming weeks, or even catch up with the new good ones that came out this summer.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
How Hollywood Shapes Our Understanding of Health
A study sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) shows that chronic illness is historically underrepresented on screen, while a growing coalition of studios, researchers, and patient advocates work to change that reality.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
‘SNL’ Season 52 Lineup Recruits Katseye, Turnstile, Jalen Brunson, Inde Navarrette
The series returns on Sept.26 with Brunson and Kasteye, followed by appearances from Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, Rosalía, and Gracie Abrams…
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Hollywood Reporter
WorldPingHollywood Reporter
‘The Color of the Sun’ Review: A Teenager in Okinawa Navigates Grief and Longing in an Attractive but Undercooked Coming-of-Age Drama
First-time feature filmmaker Xavier Tera's tale of adolescent exploration premiered in the Horizons sidebar of the Venice Film Festival.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
Bob Weir Was Working on ‘Psychedelic Rock Opera’ About His Life
Nashville songwriter Aaron Raitiere, who was collaborating with the Grateful Dead co-founder on the project, says they had 17 songs in progress…
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Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
MTV made announcement on anniversary of trio’s censor-baiting performance of “Lithium” at the 1992 VMAs…
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Rolling Stone
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Hear Dolly Parton’s First Posthumous Song — From a New Stanley Brothers Tribute Album
The all-star tribute to the Stanleys also features Willie Nelson, Sierra Ferrell, Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley, and many more…
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Rolling Stone
WorldPingRolling Stone
Thirsty for Role Model? The Singer Is Here to Hydrate You With a New Drinkware Line
In partnership with Hydro Flask and UMG, this special drop is inspired by his recent album, Chuck Timely & the Hourglass…
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Rolling Stone
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Bootsy Collins Is About to Reveal All in Upcoming Memoir
“If I’m lyin’, I’m dyin’,” bassist says of new book Funked Around, Found Out out next spring…
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WorldPingThe Guardian
Forget vinyl v digital debates, this kind of musical ‘authenticity’ brings real rewards
Period instruments are miles away from retro affectation, and as two Proms this week will show, can actually bring historical music up to the moment Nostalgia. What a kick. And what a commercial boon for the music industry.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingThe Guardian
Streaming from the cloud was meant to change games forever – what happened?
Once hailed as the future, even the likes of Google, Sony and Microsoft have struggled to make streaming games fun, fast or affordable • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian