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Entertainment Oct 1

Grammys Keep Asian Pop Category After Backlash, Recording Academy CEO Says

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed the new Best Asian Pop Performance category will debut at the 2027 Grammys despite criticism over how the eligibility rules were drawn.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Oct 1

Disney Boycott Over Kimmel Suspension Exposes Merger Risk to Subscribers

A boycott threat against Disney last fall after it pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air showed how quickly a streaming giant's content decisions can turn into a subscriber revolt.

2 min read Ars Technica

Entertainment Oct 1

Manchevski's 'Sister Brother Manhole Cover' Sets Tokyo World Premiere

Venice Golden Lion winner Milcho Manchevski's new feature "Sister Brother Manhole Cover" will hold its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival, with Coccinelle Film Sales handling international rights.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Oct 1

Tiler Peck to Make London West End Debut in Susan Stroman's 'Little Dancer

New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will star in the West End premiere of 'Little Dancer,' directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, opening in London in 2026.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

Barbershop' Series Lands on Amazon Prime Video With February Premiere Date

The Barbershop franchise returns as a TV series on Amazon Prime Video, with all eight episodes dropping Feb. 10 and Jermaine Fowler leading the cast.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

Bradley Whitford Returns to Broadway in A Few Good Men, Days After Walk of Fame Honor

Bradley Whitford reunites with Aaron Sorkin for a new Broadway production of A Few Good Men, opening Oct. 8, just after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

The Best Podcasts Worth Your Time in Every Category

Discover the best podcasts worth your time in every category, from true crime and news to comedy, business, and health, with real data and expert picks.

7 min read Headings Feature

Entertainment Sep 30

Best TV Shows Worth Watching Right Now: A Viewer's Guide to Peak TV in America

With more than 600 scripted shows airing each year, finding something great takes work. Here are the best TV shows worth watching right now, plus how to pick a winner fast.

6 min read Headings Feature

Entertainment Sep 30

CNN's Pamela Brown Turns Investigative Eye to Women's Health in New Streaming Series

The "Situation Room" co-anchor launches an eight-episode series on CNN's All Access platform October 8, tackling overlooked and absurd health experiences women face.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

World Soundtrack Awards to Spotlight Director-Composer Duos Behind ‘Coward’ and Brad Pitt’s ‘The Riders’

Lukas Dhont and Valentin Hadjadj will discuss their ‘Coward’ score, while Edward Berger and Volker Bertelmann talk music for ‘The Riders,’ starring Brad Pitt, at the World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

A'ja Wilson Hit With Technical Foul After Heated Exchange With Fever Fan

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson received a technical foul after a heated interaction with an Indiana Fever fan, calling the behavior "unacceptable.

2 min read CBS Sports

Entertainment Sep 30

Gaza Documentary 'NAZA' Tops Italian Box Office, Beats 'Avengers: Endgame Encore

The Venice jury prize winner grossed $1.2 million in two days, far outpacing the Marvel re-release's $404,000 haul.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration as UK Film Market Worsens

True Brit Entertainment, the UK distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa less than three years ago, has filed for administration after failing to gain traction at the local box office.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

NPR Names Winning Student Podcasts in National Contest

NPR's Student Podcast Challenge wrapped up its latest season, naming middle and high school winners from across the country.

2 min read NPR News

Entertainment Sep 30

Christy Carlson Romano Says She and Shia LaBeouf Were 'Like Oil and Water' on 'Even Stevens

Christy Carlson Romano opened up about her strained working relationship with former Disney Channel co-star Shia LaBeouf, saying their different upbringings made them incompatible on set.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

Netflix Stocks October With Horror Classics and Twilight Saga Ahead of Halloween

Dracula, Psycho, and Friday the 13th headline Netflix's October slate, alongside the full Twilight franchise and awards dramas like Call Me By Your Name.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 30

Disney+ Unveils Halloween Slate With New Series 'Coven Academy' Leading October Lineup

Disney+ rolls out a curated Halloween collection for October 2026, anchored by the supernatural dramedy "Coven Academy" about three teenage witches in New Orleans.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 29

The Little Prince' Gets Live-Action Film From Director Morten Tyldum, Writer Simon Beaufoy

The Oscar-nominated director of "The Imitation Game" will helm a live-action feature about aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with "Slumdog Millionaire" writer Simon Beaufoy penning the script.

2 min read Variety

Entertainment Sep 29

Disney Cuts 300 Jobs in HR and Tech as CEO Josh D'Amaro Escalates Cost Trimming

Disney is laying off roughly 300 employees, mostly in human resources and technology, marking the third round of cuts since Josh D'Amaro became CEO in March.

2 min read CNBC Top

Entertainment Sep 29

Game of Thrones' Movie 'Aegon's Conquest' Lands June 2029 Release Date

The first theatrical film set in the world of Westeros will hit theaters on June 6, 2029, with Owen Harris directing and Beau Willimon writing the screenplay.

2 min read Variety