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world3 hrs ago
Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey receives five-star reviews from critics
The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, received five-star ratings from multiple critics. Reviews described the film as thrilling and called it a masterpiece.
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nme.comworld7 hrs ago
Ten Early David Bowie Tracks Recorded with Shel Talmy Scheduled for September Release
A collection of ten previously unheard songs recorded by David Bowie in the mid-1960s will be released on 18 September. The album includes contributions from guitarist Jimmy Page and pianist Nicky Hopkins.
comicbook.comtechnology7 hrs ago
Netflix Releases VHS-Quality Edition of Stranger Things Season 1
Netflix has released a special edition of Stranger Things Season 1 formatted to resemble a 1983 VHS tape. The version uses a 4:3 aspect ratio and grainy picture quality. Creators indicated possible similar editions for later seasons depending on viewership.
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investopedia.combusiness8 hrs ago
Disney Cruise Revenue Reaches $3 Billion but Net Profit Falls 12.9 Percent
A U.K. filing by Magical Cruise Company shows revenue rose 20.3 percent to $3 billion in the year ended September 27, 2025. Net profits fell 12.9 percent amid costs from adding three ships.
Yonhapworld9 hrs ago
South Korean Producers and Agencies Agree to Limit Actors' Fees in State-Backed Films
Producers and talent agencies signed a non-binding deal Thursday to keep actors' fees below 10 percent of net production costs for state-backed mid- and low-budget films. The agreement was reached at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul.
rollingstone.comsports15 hrs ago
2026 ESPYS held at Lincoln Center with red carpet arrivals
The annual ESPYS ceremony took place July 15 at the David H. Koch Theater. Athletes and celebrities arrived on the red carpet ahead of the awards presentation.
The Hollywood Reporterworld17 hrs ago
Actor Scott Bryce Dies at 68 After Cancer Battle
Scott Bryce, known for roles on As the World Turns and Popular, died Sunday in New Haven, Connecticut. He had been diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer in October 2024.
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The Independentworld19 hrs ago
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Sets August 2 as Final Ride for Kumba Roller Coaster
The park announced the closure after 33 years of operation. It will replace the ride with a new attraction funded by a $100 million investment.
bleedingcool.comfinance21 hrs ago
The Odyssey Holds U.S. Premiere in New York City
The film directed by Christopher Nolan screened for cast and crew at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 14. Preview screenings begin July 16 and a nationwide theatrical release follows on July 17.
nypost.comworld23 hrs ago
Carmen Electra appears in Playboy summer 2026 issue
Carmen Electra, 54, returns to Playboy for its summer 2026 issue, 30 years after her 1996 debut. She serves as Playboy Advisor and offers advice on love, confidence, and reinvention.
Deadlinebusiness23 hrs ago
Lionsgate Shares Rise More Than 9 Percent on European Buyer Interest Reports, Though Bollore Withdraws and Deal Remains Uncertain
Lionsgate shares climbed after Reuters reported the studio is working with an investment bank to gauge European suitors. The move follows the $1 billion box office performance of its film Michael. Sources said a deal is not assured.
The Hollywood Reporterworld1 day ago
UTA Promotes Agent to Co-Head of U.K. Music Group
Global talent agency UTA elevated an internal agent to co-head its London music division. The move pairs the new co-head with the existing U.K. leader to oversee strategy and touring operations.
sbs.com.auai1 day ago
OpenArt AI Begins Theater and Billboard Ads in Three Cities to Promote Its Director Video Tool
OpenArt AI is placing ads in AMC theaters and on billboards in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York this week. The campaign promotes its Director product and was created in-house using the tool.
bleedingcool.comworld1 day ago
California and 11 Other States Sue to Block Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a federal antitrust suit Monday on behalf of 12 states to block the deal. The complaint alleges the merger would reduce competition in film distribution and basic cable.
worldsoccertalk.comsports1 day ago
FIFA to Allow 30-Minute Half-Time at World Cup Final for Performance and Broadcast Segments
FIFA will lengthen the half-time break at the World Cup final to 30 minutes to fit an 11-minute performance. The match starts at 5 a.m. Monday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
tvinsider.comfinance1 day ago
Frankie Grande Finishes Titaníque Performance After Prop Injury, Will Miss Later Shows
Broadway performer Frankie Grande was struck by a prop during the July 2 performance and finished the show before seeking treatment. He later shared images of his injuries and said he would miss upcoming shows.
world1 day ago
Death certificate lists cremation and transfer of remains to mother
The certificate states that the body was cremated and the ashes were given to the mother. It also records the cause of death and the occupation listed for the deceased.
soompi.comfinance1 day ago
Madonna’s Confessions II Debuts at No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart, First Since 2012
The album gives Madonna her thirteenth U.K. No. 1 and ties her with Elvis Presley for fifth-most leaders. It also passed Bruce Springsteen on the all-time list.
eonline.comworld1 day ago
Cara Delevingne, 33, appears on cover of Playboy summer 2026 issue wearing latex corset
Cara Delevingne appears on the cover of Playboy's summer 2026 issue wearing a black latex corset. She is the first out lesbian to appear on the print cover. The issue reaches newsstands July 28.
deadline.compolitics2 days ago
Rapper Boosie Badazz Seeks $300,000 Refund from Lobbyists After No Trump Pardon Is Granted
Torence Hatch paid a lobbying firm $600,000 in 2025 to pursue a presidential pardon for a 2023 gun conviction. No pardon was issued, leading to an arbitration dispute over half the fee.
world2 days ago
Andy Serkis upholds Tolkien fidelity in ‘Hunt for Gollum’ casting
Andy Serkis said the upcoming film will not cast for diversity quotas and will follow Tolkien’s depiction of the Shire. The announced cast is entirely White. The remarks reopen debate over race in Middle-earth adaptations.
news.sky.comtechnology2 days ago
Rapper posts taunts after fighter’s loss and knee injury
A rapper shared multiple social-media posts mocking a fighter’s quick defeat and knee injury. The posts referenced an earlier public clash between the two men at a 2021 awards show.
newrepublic.comworld2 days ago
Pat McAfee Recounts Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding on July 13 Show
Pat McAfee discussed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on the July 13, 2026 episode of his show. He described the event from memory after no phones or notes were allowed and noted celebrity guests including Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Brad Pitt. nypost.com reported th…
fashionbombdaily.comworld2 days ago
Madonna Performs at Queens Club as Album Tops Charts
Madonna appeared at the Knockdown Center on July 11, 2026, shortly before her album Confessions II reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. nypost.com reported several other celebrity events in New York and the Hamptons that weekend.
gizmodo.comai2 days ago
Lorde Urges Fans Not to Buy Ray-Ban Meta Glasses at Madrid Festival
Lorde told the audience at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid on July 10 to avoid Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. She said the devices made it harder to distinguish what is real during her performance.
variety.comworld3 days ago
Women in Fan LatAm Program Launches at Costa Rica Media Market
The program to support women in Latin American fantastic cinema debuts July 14-15 at the Costa Rica Media Market. It extends the WomanInFan effort from the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival across the region.
Forbesfinance3 days ago
K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN Renews Contracts for All 13 Members
The group's agency confirmed that all members have renewed their contracts for a second time. The announcement follows an earlier on-stage statement and comes amid other departures in the industry.
The Independentworld3 days ago
Broadway Actor and Educator John Grisetti Dies by Suicide at Age 44
John Grisetti died by suicide at 44. Fellow actor Rob McClure announced the death on Instagram and described the loss as cataclysmic. Tributes also came from Sierra Boggess.
sbs.com.auworld2 days agoUpdated
Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78 in Sydney
Sam Neill died Monday in Sydney at age 78. His family said the death was sudden and unrelated to cancer, and that he remained cancer-free.
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koreatimes.co.krworld3 days ago
Seventeen Renews Contracts with Pledis Entertainment for Second Time
All 13 members of the K-pop boy band Seventeen agreed to renew their management contracts with Pledis Entertainment. The agency announced the mutual extension on July 13, 2026.
koreatimes.co.krworld3 days ago
Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon to Appear on South Korean Talk Show
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan and actor Matt Damon will guest on the South Korean program 'You Quiz on the Block' during an August visit to Seoul. The appearance was announced July 13 by broadcaster tvN to promote the film 'The Odyssey.'
Yonhapworld3 days ago
Choi Soo-young Cast as Criminal Leader in 'Okay! Madam 2'
Singer-actress Choi Soo-young joined the cast of the action comedy sequel as Anya during a July 13 press conference in Seoul. The film reunites much of the original ensemble and is scheduled for release on August 12.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Scheduled to Open July 17
Director Christopher Nolan's film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and is the first feature shot entirely on IMAX film. It reaches theaters July 17 following custom camera adaptations and hand-finished 70mm prints at FotoKem. CBS News reported details from the Burbank lab and a Los A…
Semaforworld3 days ago
California Seeks to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
State regulators are preparing to challenge the merger. Paramount has offered concessions and discussed contingency plans if the deal faces a lawsuit.
abcnews.go.comsports3 days agoUpdated
Sacha Baron Cohen Wore Ali G Costume at Wimbledon and Posted Video Offering Drugs
The comedian was seen in section 215 wearing a white track jacket labeled 'Official Wimbledon Ganja Dealer' and a thick gold rope chain. He posted an Instagram video and took selfies with fans during the event.
Varietyfinance3 days agoUpdated
Actress Wai Ching Ho, Known for Roles in Daredevil and Other Series, Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, known for playing Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, died at age 82 after suffering a stroke. Co-stars Peter Shinkoda and Perry Yung confirmed the death in Instagram posts. Her 43-year career included nearly 70 roles across television and…
thelineofbestfit.comfinance3 days ago
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
The track marks the first Pop Airplay leader for both artists and makes Blackpink the fourth group in chart history with multiple members scoring solo No. 1s. Rosé previously topped the ranking in 2025.
comicbook.comscience3 days ago
Live-Action Moana Opens to $95 Million, Tops Domestic Box Office
Disney's live-action remake earned $43 million in the United States and Canada and $52 million internationally over its first three days. The $250 million film finished first at the domestic box office despite falling short of studio estimates.
abcnews.go.comsports4 days ago
Wimbledon 2026 Draws Celebrity Visitors Including Princess Catherine and Martina Navratilova
ESPN reported that dozens of actors, athletes and public figures visited the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club during the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Princess Catherine appeared on multiple days across both weeks of the tournament.
screenrant.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Live-Action Moana Opens With $43 Million in North America and $95 Million Worldwide
Disney's live-action Moana adaptation earned $43 million domestically and $52 million overseas for a $95 million worldwide debut. The result fell short of Boxoffice Pro forecasts and trails prior franchise entries. The film carries a $250 million production budget.
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espn.comworld4 days ago
New Heights Podcast Finale Draws Record Audience with Tom Brady and Kelce Proposal Reflection
@ABC reported that Travis Kelce reflected on proposing to Taylor Swift during the season four finale of the New Heights podcast released Wednesday. The episode featured Tom Brady as a guest and came days after the couple's wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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nypost.comfinance4 days ago
Kevin Feige Says Fans Might See Yelena Belova Before Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova will appear on screen before Avengers: Doomsday. The only scheduled MCU release before that film is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set for July 31.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Mick Jagger Says Concerts Should Focus on Entertainment, Not Politics
Mick Jagger stated during a New York Times podcast interview that performers should focus on giving audiences the best time possible rather than delivering political messages. His comments followed questions about Bruce Springsteen's repeated criticisms of President Trump on tour…
Forbesbusiness4 days ago
Funko Announces Pop! Nikki (Bloody) Figure from Obsession Film
Collectibles company Funko is producing a 4-inch Pop! figure of Nikki from the horror film Obsession. The $14.99 figure is available for pre-order with a December 15 shipping estimate, Forbes reported.
eonline.comworld4 days ago
Britney Spears Stands Through Sunroof of SUV on Los Angeles Freeway
Singer Britney Spears, 44, was photographed standing through the sunroof of a black Mercedes SUV on the 101 Freeway near Studio City. She addressed the incident in an Instagram post and shared a dancing video the next day. nypost.com reported the details along with her recent leg…
bleedingcool.comworld4 days ago
Star Wars Exhibition to Premiere in Philadelphia in 2027
The 18,000-square-foot show opens Feb. 13 at the Franklin Institute and runs through Sept. 6 before a five-year North American tour. It features more than 70 artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives.
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eonline.comworld4 days ago
Matthew James-Bailey Cast as Detective Constable Craig Ingram in EastEnders
The actor joins the BBC soap this summer as a colleague to Detective Inspector Jack Branning. Craig Ingram will take on part of Branning's caseload amid concerns over the senior officer's personal and professional balance.
rte.iepolitics4 days ago
Beverley Callard Completes Sixth Radiotherapy Session for Breast Cancer
Beverley Callard finished her sixth radiotherapy treatment at St Luke's Hospital and posted an Instagram update. GB News reported she has completed more than half of her 10 scheduled sessions.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
Bunnie Xo Removes Divorce Podcast Episode That Earned $100,000
Bunnie Xo took down a recent episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast that detailed her split from Jelly Roll. She said on Friday’s new episode that she did not want the divorce to become a permanent headline or define her public image.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days agoUpdated
Rosie O'Donnell Says Trump Will Not Survive Until January 2029
Rosie O'Donnell stated on CNN Friday that President Trump's health decline is evident and that he will not live until the end of his term. She cited verbal slips during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, as signs of dementia.
eonline.comsports5 days ago
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Share Kiss at FIFA World Cup 2026 Match
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon kissed while watching Spain defeat Belgium 2-1 at SoFi Stadium on Friday. The couple attended with Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz.
Forbestechnology5 days ago
Netflix Adds Memento as The Odyssey Nears Release
Netflix has added the 2000 film Memento to its streaming library. The addition occurs ahead of the release of The Odyssey. Memento is currently the only Christopher Nolan film available on the platform.
rollingstone.combusiness5 days ago
Sombr's 'My Body Isn’t Ready' Debuts on Nine Billboard Charts, Highest at No. 6
The track opens at No. 6 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Hot Alternative Songs. It also reaches the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 30 while 'Homewrecker' climbs on several lists.
sports5 days ago
Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross to Undergo Brain Surgery
The 74-year-old announcer said he needs a shunt to drain fluid from his brain after a nearly 40-day hospital stay. He expects the procedure within the next week or so.
forbes.comscience5 days ago
U.S. Health Officials Investigate Rising Cyclosporiasis Cases
Hundreds of people across 18 states have contracted cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection linked to fresh produce. The outbreak is under investigation by federal, state and local authorities.
nytimes.comworld5 days ago
BTS Holds Two Concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, First London Shows Since 2019
BTS performed two shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 6 and 7, 2026. An official city programme of exhibitions and events accompanied the concerts and drew fans from multiple countries.
nypost.comworld5 days agoUpdated
Actor Randolph Mantooth Dies at 80
Randolph Mantooth, known for his role as paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s series Emergency!, died Thursday at a hospice facility in Ventura, California. He was 80.
Deadlinefinance5 days ago
Actor Peter Van Norden Dies at 75
Peter Van Norden, known for roles in Police Academy 2 and The Naked Gun 2 1/2, died early Thursday at a Southern California hospice facility. He was 75.
tvinsider.comworld5 days ago
Anthony Hopkins to Release Classical Music Album on Aug. 21
The 88-year-old actor signed with Decca Classics after a 65-year acting career. His first album as a composer contains pieces written across decades.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
Big Brother Season 28 live feeds activate July 10 at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and Pluto TV
Houseguests have entered the house for the new season. Feeds will stream continuously on Paramount+ and Pluto TV with limited YouTube access after episodes, nypost.com reported.