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Loose Ends · King Charles May Have ‘Played a Part’ in Prince Harry’s U.K. Move: Expert Former royal butler Grant Harrold has exclusively told Us that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may, in part, be moving back to the U.K. to get closer to King Charles III. “I imagine King Charles has played a part in thei… via Us Weekly →
Breaking · ‘Spa Weekend’ Review: Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher in a High-Concept Comedy Without the Comic Highs I watched "Spa Weekend" and realized that the genre it’s in — the high-concept movie with the concept in the title, the comedy that puts out a vibe of "Look, I’m crass and dumb and obvious! And that’s why you like me!"… via Variety → Breaking · Actor Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘V,’ Dies at 70 Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and “V,” has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70. His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in a post shared… via Variety → Exposed · Police Report Reveals Alarming Details of KJ Biermann Alleged Assault A police report has revealed the alarming details of Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr.’s alleged crimes after the son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann was arrested for sodomy and sexual assault. The alleged incident occurred on Ap… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Gave Her Narcan Before Death, Brother Says Zach Hickerson tells TMZ he and Brian Hickerson performed CPR on the actor after finding her unconscious in a Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb. via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · Paramount Slams Mark Ruffalo Merger Attack as ‘Antisemitic,’ Says Company Does Not ‘Tolerate Prejudice of Any Kind’ Paramount has come out swinging against a Friday screed from Mark Ruffalo, in which the award-winning actor accused moguls David and Larry Ellison of “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the worl… via Variety → Breaking · Prince Harry, Elton John and More Ordered to Pay Initial $13 Million to Daily Mail Publisher After Losing Privacy Case Prince Harry looks like he might be returning to the U.K. with a sizeable bill to pay. The prince is among a group of seven high-profile figures — including Elton John and Liz Hurley — who have been ordered to pay an in… via Variety → The Twist · Chase Stokes Bids Farewell to ‘Outer Banks’ As the 33-year-old actor moves on from his breakout role in the hit Netflix series, he's opening up about what comes next and the struggles he's overcome since wrapping the show: "I had so much shit wrong." via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · Dave Bautista Officially Set as Kratos in ‘God of War’ TV Series Dave Bautista is officially taking up the mantle of the “God of War.” Variety has learned that the actor is now set to lead the Amazon Prime Video TV series based on the video game franchise in the role of Kratos. It wa… via Variety → Breaking · Netflix Exec Andy Weil Jumping to Amazon as Head of Comedy Comedy development exec Andy Weil is exiting Netflix after 11 years to join Amazon as its new head of comedy. The exec rejoins his former Netflix boss Peter Friedlander, now head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios. Weil… via Variety → Breaking · Chris Hansen Says He Refused to Sign His Rights Away in Order to Screen Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Chris Hansen didn’t get to take a seat for the new A24 movie “Primetime.” The 66-year-old veteran journalist went to the offices of indie distributor A24 to watch the Lance Oppenheim film, in which he is played by Rober… via Variety → Reel Talk · Brian Hickerson Addresses Hayden Panettiere's Death and More Top Us Stories Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 20, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Brian Hickerson broke his silence on Hayden Panettiere‘s death through his… via Us Weekly → Breaking · Watermelon Pictures Acquires Diego Luna’s Migration Drama ‘Ashes’ Watermelon Pictures has made another splash, acquiring North American rights to migration drama “Ashes,” directed and co-written by Mexican actor, director and producer Diego Luna. The deal comes following the film’s wo… via Variety → Breaking · Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ Documentary Sets Netflix Release Date Ava DuVernay’s new documentary “14th” is set to premiere globally on Netflix on Dec. 4, following a theatrical release in select U.S. and U.K. theaters beginning Nov. 27. As previously announced, “14th” will host its wo… via Variety → Breaking · ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘The Pitt’ Among Winners at 42nd Annual Television Critics Association Awards The Television Critics Association has unveiled the winners for the 42nd Annual TCA Awards, which honor exemplary series and stars from the 2025-2026 TV season. HBO’s “Heated Rivalry” took home the top prize, Program of… via Variety → Breaking · Naomi Watts to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for ‘The Housewife’ Zurich Film Festival is to honor actress Naomi Watts with the Golden Eye Award for her performance in Ben Shirinian’s “The Housewife.” In Zurich, she will present the film, in which she portrays the enigmatic wife of a… via Variety → Breaking · Steve Buscemi, Tramell Tillman, Katy O’Brian, Nicholas Braun Among Cast of ‘Murderbot’ Season 2 “Murderbot” has added a murderer’s row of talent for its upcoming second season. The Apple TV sci-fi series, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular Murderbot, has added the following cast members for Season 2: B… via Variety → Breaking · Aliens vs. Devil Horror Story ‘Haunting Skies’ Sets Film Adaptation; Author Christian Kang Bachini to Direct, Natasha Halevi and Emily Ashby to Star Indie horror novel “Haunting Skies” is primed for an on-screen adaptation. Christian Kang Bachini, the filmmaker who wrote the novel, is set to helm the big-screen version of “Haunting Skies” through Via Mantra Producti… via Variety → Breaking · Kim Jong-kwan’s ‘The Table: Day and Night’ to Open Busan The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has selected “The Table: Day and Night,” directed by Kim Jong-kwan, as its opening film for the 2026 edition, marking the feature’s world premiere. The film tracks four… via Variety → Reel Talk · ‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as a ‘Singularly Talented Actor’ With a ‘Deep Understanding of Human Nature’ Hayden Panettiere was a seasoned professional by the time she auditioned for “Heroes” at the age of 16. But unlike many actors who start working as kids, Hayden had no sense of jaded child actor quality to her. Although… via Variety → Breaking · ‘Mother’ Director Teona Mitevska Preps Sequel to Feminist Satirical Drama ‘God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya’ North Macedonian filmmaker Teona Mitevska (“Mother”) is prepping a sequel to her satirical drama “God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya,” which premiered in competition at the Berlinale in 2019, the director revealed at the… via Variety → Breaking · Digital Media Veteran Adam Boorstin Joins MrBeast’s WatchTime Studios as General Manager Digital media veteran Adam Boorstin has joined Beast Industries’ WatchTime Studios as general manager overseeing the production of original content in a range of genres for various platforms. Boorstin joined the company… via Variety → Breaking · Madonna Leads VMAs Nominations With 11, Followed by Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande It’s no time warp — Madonna leads all other divas in nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with 11 nods, it was announced Tuesday morning. She’s followed by Taylor Swift, with nine nominations, and Ariana Gra… via Variety → Breaking · Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Starts Shooting in December Vin Diesel says filming for “Fast Forever” has a start date. “We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the request from the studio,” Diesel told Variety Monday night at the 25th anniversary screening of “The… via Variety → Breaking · ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Continue Tussle Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office Sony’s superhero tentpole “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” dominated the U.K. and Ireland box office for a third consecutive weekend, adding £6.1 million ($8.3 million), elevating its running total to $106.5 million after 20… via Variety → Exposed · Tupac Murder Trial Begins as Prosecution Calls Rapper’s Death “An Act of Revenge” Thirty years after Shakur's death, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las Vegas on claims he orchestrated his murder. via The Hollywood Reporter → The Twist · Rosie O’Donnell Shines in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Hosting Debut, Attacks ‘Mango Mussolini’ Trump and Gives Moving Hayden Panettiere Tribute When Jimmy Kimmel announced that Rosie O’Donnell would be filling in as a week-long guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” during his summer vacation, he teased it would be “a special treat” for Donald Trump, who’s harbored… via Variety → Breaking · Lena Dunham, Carly Rae Jepsen ’10 Things I Hate About You’ Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Debut Lena Dunham and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “10 Things I Hate About You” musical is coming to Broadway next year. The show, based on the 1999 rom-com starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, will begin preview performances exactl… via Variety → Breaking · Witney Carson Is Pregnant and Returning for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 The professional dancer reflects on her first-of-its-kind casting in conversation with THR, and the announcement that Guillermo Rodriguez will be her celebrity partner for the upcoming season: "If I can do both and the… via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · Motion Picture Association Strikes Deal with ByteDance for IP Protections in AI Video, Image Models The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance on Monday said the two had developed a framework to protect the film and TV industries’ intellectual property across ByteDance’s suite of AI generative products, including th… via Variety → Breaking · ‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 premiere of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. What kind of superhero show has the guts to kill off its lead character in the first episode? Of course, j… via Variety → Reel Talk · Every Star Who Attended Karl Anthony-Towns and Jordyn Woods’ Malibu Wedding New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’ Malibu wedding was a star-studded affair. The couple tied the knot in California on Saturday, August 15, per photos obtained by Page Six. Woods stunned in a st… via Us Weekly → Scene Setter · Alexa Nikolas Wins Key Ruling In Defamation Case Against Bryan Freedman Over Smear Claims Justin Baldoni's lawyer and crisis publicist Melissa Nathan are implicated in the creation of smear websites, a court finds. via THR Business → The Twist · Selena Gomez’s Attorney Fires Back at Wondermind Lawsuit: “Completely Meritless”   "We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her," the singer-actress' attorney said in a statement to People. via The Hollywood Reporter → Breaking · Slipknot Confirms Sid Wilson’s Sudden Exit: ‘We Wish Him the Best’ Slipknot is officially parting ways with Sid Wilson, who had been part of the group for nearly 30 years. “Effective immediately, Slipknot will no longer be associated with Sid Wilson,” the band posted on its Instagram a… via Variety → Breaking · ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+ Shantay you stay! “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “All Stars” and “Untucked” have all been renewed for new seasons at MTV and Paramount+. The franchise’s main show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will return to MTV for its 19th season. Thi… via Variety →

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