Hollywood News Friday October 2, 2026

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TV TODAY

Friday, October 2nd

LIVE! WITH KELLY & MARK (ABC) Florence Pugh; Donald Faison (ABC's "Scrubs"); a dish from Pati Jinich

THE VIEW (ABC) Actors Zach Braff and Donald Faison

DREW BARRYMORE (SYN) Drew sits down with "Verity" stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett and author Colleen Hoover

TAMRON HALL (SYN) My Time To Shine

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW (SYN) Shemar Moore, Owen Thiele

HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP (COOKING) The bakers explore Henson Labs' Chem Lab, where host John Henson            challenges them to create broken glass desserts and sinister bubbling treats

READY TO LOVE (OWN) season premiere: RTL blows into the Windy City for a speakeasy mixer featuring 20 of Chicago's finest    singles. While several romances form, six of the singles fail to make a good first impression

JIMMY KIMMEL (ABC) repeat

TONIGHT SHOW/JIMMY FALLON (NBC) repeat

SETH MEYERS (NBC) repeat

Saturday, October 3rd

UFC 332 (CBS) from Delta Center in Salt Lake City

A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER (HALLMARK) A statue of an English knight arrives in Chicago for an art exhibit. While cleaning the       statue, museum conservator Emily impulsively kisses the statue, bringing him to life

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (NBC) Dakota Johnson hosts, musical guest Turnstile

Sunday, October 4th

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (NBC) Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers from Bank of America Stadium

THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER (AMC) The staff take the patients for pizza and it's total chaos.

SNAPPED (OXYGEN) Beaufort officers suspect foul play after a beloved family man was shot to death while taking a call from an            unknown number

LANTERNS (HBO) episode 8 (season finale): Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two             intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder

STREAMING

FRIDAY – October 2nd

    Apple TV – The Last First: Winter K2

    Apple TV – The Sisters Grimm – season 2

    Disney+/Hulu – Adventure Time: Side Quests (season 2, all episodes)

    Disney+/Hulu – Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 (Day one livestream)

    Disney+/Hulu – Coven Academy (season 1 premiere, all episodes)

    HBO Max – Batwheels (season 3)

    HBO Max – The Torment

    HBO Max – Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales For Sleepless Nights

    Hulu – Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (premiere)

    Netflix – Tyler Perry’s Doing Life

    Netflix – Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend

SATURDAY – October 3rd

    Disney+/Hulu – Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 (livestream day 2)

    Disney+ - Chibi Tiny Tales: Shorts (season 7)

    HBO Max – Impractical Jokers (season 13A)

    Netflix – Ranma ½ (season 3)

SUNDAY – October 4th

    Disney+/Hulu – Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 (livestream day 3)

    HBO Max – Lanterns (season finale)

    HBO Max – Get Jiro (season one)

    Netflix – Blue Box (season 2)

DVD'S

Affection

Happy's Place: Season Two

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 27

BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR

DISCLOSURE DAY

STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU DVD

THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION

NEW MUSIC THIS WEEK

World Famous Pets (Edie Brickell) – World Famous Pets

Linkin Park – Unshatter film soundtrack

Alice in Chains – MTV Unplugged

Rachel – I’m So Happy

COME THIS MADNESS - EUROPE

BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY - FATBOY SLIM

HAPPINESS ANYTIME - LEON BRIDGES

LEAVE ON A LIGHT - MAX MCNOWN

DANCETERIA - SOFT CELL

NEW MOVIES 

Digger (2026)

        Comedy  Drama

        Tom Cruise  Riz Ahmed  John Goodman  Sandra Hüller

Verity (2026)

    Crime  Drama  Mystery

    Anne Hathaway  Dakota Johnson  Josh Hartnett  Ismael Cruz Cordova

Beware Boiúna (2026)

    Action  Horror  Thriller

    Logan Marshall-Green  Jessica Rothe  Kiana Madeira  Jackson Bews

Rolling Loud (2026)

    Comedy

    Owen Wilson  Christian Convery  Travis Scott  Jolene

Appofeniacs (2025)

    Horror  Thriller

    Aaron Holliday  Jermaine Fowler  Sean Gunn  Michael Abbott Jr.

The Last First: Winter K2 (2026)

    Documentary

    Nirmal Purja  Muhammad Ali Sadpara  Sajid Sadpara  John Snorri Sigurjónsson

The Scout (2025)

    Comedy  Drama

    Rutanya Alda  Matt Barats  Mimi Davila  Jackson Devereux

Friday, October 9th

    Angel and the Badman

    Other Mommy

    The Social Reckoning

Friday, October 16th

    Street Fighter

    Whalefall

Friday, October 23rd

    Ali G: Who Iz I?

    Clayface

    Klara And the Sun

    Wildwood

Friday, October 30th

    Christmas at the Kringles

    Everest: The Other Side

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"Hunger Games," "John Wick," and More "Lionsgate" Films To Launch FAST Channels - A whole slew of "Lionsgate" films will receive their own FAST channels. Popular film franchises including “Hunger Games” and “John Wick” are among the first to be announced. Just in time for Halloween, the “Saw” films will also have their own FAST channel. The latest of the franchise, “Saw 11,” will find its home there once it’s released. These “LG channels,” as they are known, are available for free on any LG smart TV in the United States and Canada.

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"Battle Of The Network Stars" Getting An Update From "Roku" - "Roku" is eyeing star power as it picks up “Battle of The Network Stars” with Terry Crews and Peyton Manning on the project. Crews will host while Manning’s “Omaha Productions” will produce. Exclusive to “Roku Channel,” this competition series will re-launch with a twist. The show will be renamed “Battle of the Streaming Stars” including a mix of reality stars, actors, comedians and more as competitors. "Roku" says they will face off, “in larger-than-life challenges inspired by the shows and movies people love.” The grand prize, you ask? A coveted golden "Roku" remote! The first of the two-hourlong specials will air October 23rd and the second will be released early next year.

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Joy Behar Is Off "The View" After Serious On-Set Injury - Fans of “The View” might have noticed yesterday’s show was missing another co-host. Sunny Hostin revealed she would be taking over as moderator after Joy Behar suffered an injury on-set resulting in her dislocating her shoulder. Joy’s rep said in a statement, “Joy caught a heel backstage but is on the mend and should be back on the show mid next week.” Behar was filling in as moderator while the show’s usual moderator, Whoopi Goldberg, is away to film her Netflix film “Women Like Us.” Hostin lightened the mood by joking she was only given moderator duties because she’s “the next oldest” host among her co-hosts Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro.

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"Dexter: Resurrection" Season Two Trailer Drops - "Dexter: Resurrection" returns for season two with Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan facing dangerous killers and a midlife crisis. A new trailer for the upcoming season is out now. Brian Cox joins as the notorious New York Ripper, while Dan Stevens plays the Five Borough Killer. Uma Thurman also returns as Charley, who still has unfinished business with Dexter. Meanwhile, Dexter's son Harrison continues pursuing his own version of justice as father and son enter a darker chapter. The new season premieres October 30th on Paramount+, only on the Premium Plan.

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"Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro" Contestants Confirm Rumored Relationship - “Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro” contestants Allen Genkin and Adele Zaikman are official! After swirling rumors and speculations from fans, Genkin posted a heartfelt message on Instagram celebrating Zaikman’s 25th birthday and confirming their relationship. In a lengthy post accompanied by a carousel of photos of the couple, Genkin wrote, “Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you.”  The pair was featured among 12 hopeful dancers competing to be the next pro on season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars.” Genkin ranked fourth place while Zaikman won the competition. Zaikman was eliminated the first week on “DWTS” but will still be featured in dances throughout the rest of the season. Genkin has been seen supporting his now-girlfriend from the audience.

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Ashley Padilla Lands "Time" Cover/Reveals Her Famous Boss: “Saturday Night Live” star Ashley Padilla has landed on one of the covers of “Time100 Next.” She shares the honor with Druski and Raye. The magazine gushes about her "SNL” performances saying she “reached the 100-sketches milestone faster than anyone in the show’s history.” Padilla’s star is rising, but it turns out she had advice from someone. The comedian shared on “The Good Hang” with Amy Poehler that she was Diane Keaton’s assistant for many years! Keaton even supported her comedy by showing up when Ashley performed at The Groundlings.

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Apple Martin Makes Runway Debut At Paris Fashion Week: Apple Martin took a big step in her modeling career yesterday. The daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin has made her debut at Paris Fashion Week. Martin was outfitted for the Chloe show in high wood platform heels and a long white eyelet dress with balloon sleeves, a button-front silhouette, ruffle trim and an exaggerated collar. Paltrow skipped the show so Apple would have the spotlight on herself.

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Chris Hemsworth Celebrates His Daughter Beating The Boys At Rodeoing: Chris Hemsworth is one proud dad right now. The “Avengers” star posted a video of his 14-year-old daughter India riding a bull for nine seconds before being thrown off. That was enough to score the win in an all-boy competition. Hemsworth gushed in the Instagram caption “Just wanna say my daughter is a savage. Only girl in the comp and took home the win. proud moment.”

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Megan Fox's Latest Role: Pitching ED Meds: Megan Fox is using her glam stereotype for a surprising new role: pitching ED meds. The ad sees the “Transformers” star in a red bodysuit and stockings with the opening line "Hi, I'm not Viagra." Fox uses sexy poses as she talks about the med Ro Sparks, a new ED med that melts under the tongue and lasts up to 36 hours. The makers of the pill, Ro, says that its research discovered that men are most receptive to messaging when it comes from a woman. RO’s previous ads featured celebs like Serena Williams, Charles Barkley, Trisha Paytas and Chrissy Metz for its GLP-1 medications.

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TikTok Star Alix Earle Subtly Addresses Backlash Over Not Reading: We told you yesterday that TikTok star Alix Earle admitted that she’s never read a book. Obviously, the Internet had a field day over her comment. “PSA during this literacy crisis: READING MAKES YOU HOT AND COOL,” one user wrote, with another adding, “Never read a book. Alix babe you gotta pick up a book.” Well, Alix decided to weigh in on all the backlash. She reshared a post about her comments to her Insta stories, adding, “This is sending me.”

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YouTuber MrBeast Makes A Deal On “Shark Tank”: If you watched the season premiere of “Shark Tank” on Wednesday night, you know that YouTuber MrBeast was a guest shark! He made an investment too - two entrepreneurs struck a deal with him! They scored a $600,000 investment for their unboxing company, FUNDELIVERED, thanks to a deal with MrBeast and “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner. Lori even joked that the company needed “a Shark and a Beast” to help them scale their company to the next level - and they got just that. MrBeast and Lori agreed to give them $600,000 for a 24% equity split between the two of them.

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Kevin Hart, Streamer Kai Cenat And YouTuber Druski Surprise Dropped “Livestream From Hell”: Kevin Hart, streamer Kai Cenat and YouTuber Druski gave everyone a surprise on Wednesday when they surprise-dropped their new horror-comedy “Livestream From Hell” on Prime Video! The 77-minute film follows the three of them at Hart’s mansion and is filled with staged pranks and a murder mystery. We see a lot of familiar faces from the influencer world, too, including cameos from Kel Mitchell, Duke Dennis, Fanum, Ray, La La Anthony, Winnie Harlow, Marshawn Lynch, Jerry O’Connell and “Saturday Night Live” performer Kam Patterson.

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Lil Nas X Drops "World's Greatest!" - Lil Nas X is back with a new single, “World’s Greatest!” The new track is his first release in more than a year and a half. The song reflects on his rise from difficult beginnings, with the artist proudly declaring, “I’m a champion!” throughout the song. A music video for the song is also out, mixing childhood flashbacks with scenes of Nas pushing himself through a demanding dance rehearsal. Near the end, the song nods to his 2021 hit “Industry Baby” with the familiar line, “and this one is for the champions.” The video closes with a tribute to his late mother, Tamikia Hill, reading, “Love u forever mommy.”

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Ahead of the South American leg of their “ARIRANG World Tour,” BTS is showing ARMY what’s going on behind-the-scenes. In a new video, fans can follow the boy band as they traveled through Europe for their tour over the summer. Clips of members RM, Jimin, Jung Kook, V, SUGA, Jin and J-hope vary from their time relaxing together all the way up to hitting the stage. The 36-minute long video gives ARMY an intimate view of how the group has been co-existing together again after a years-long military hiatus with silly moments, shared meals, and their trademark teasing. BTS’ world tour has been a massive success, clocking in as the second biggest one-month gross in Boxscore history, falling just short of Beyoncé’s $179.3-million in August 2023 with $171.7-million.

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Tate McRae Drops Her First Perfume - Yesterday, we told you Tate McRae was teasing something was coming and now she’s announced her first ever fragrance. The “Sports Car” singer bared it all in the sun and waves for her perfume, Tate 01, in the product’s first preview. The perfume features notes of sparkling bergamot and clary sage, heart of orange flower and hedoine with base notes of sensual moss and creamy tonka. The press release even notes the formula uses ISO E Super, a synthetic molecule that “[interacts] with individual skin chemistry” to create an “intimately personalized” scent. Tate raved about her new launch saying in a statement, “With Tate 01, I set out to craft a scent that feels entirely second-skin: effortless, subtly edgy, and perfectly you.” Tate 01 is available now at $82 a pop for a 100ml bottle.

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Did Tom Brady’s Marriage Really End Because Of Astrology? - There’s been some fresh light shed on the divorce between Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen…and it appears astrology played a role in their eventual demise. A recent report published in Page Six does a re-cap of what they found to have happened, as stated in an upcoming biography, “Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness,” by Lars Anderson.

    Back in 2022, you might recall, Brady took an eleven-day absence from Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp

    At the time, all that was known was that the team excused him from camp so he could tend to “personal” issues

    Those issues, it turns out, were to save his “crumbling marriage”

    An assistant coach with the team, Clyde Christensen, says Brady came back to camp “an empty shell” and “it was apparent the getaway       had failed”

A few years earlier, when Brady led the New England Patriots to Super Bowl glory against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017, Bundchen celebrated on the field and asked Brady if now wouldn’t be “the perfect time to retire.” To that, Brady was purported to have replied, “Too bad, babe, I’m having too much fun.”  In Anderson’s book, he says the plug on the marriage was finally pulled when “Bundchen consulted an astrology book.” An “insider close to Brady” confided that she “looked into the stars and told Tom, ‘We’re not compatible’…and just like that, she was done.”

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 “Game Of Thrones” To Hit The Big Screen In 2029 - The world of Westeros is coming to a theater near you. At long last, a “Game of Thrones” film is being created. Titled “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest,” it’ll be the foray onto the big screen for the storied television franchise. The film will be directed by Owen Harris, who worked on “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and a release date has been set for June 6, 2029.

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Taylor Hanson Signs With WME - Fresh off his stint competing on season 35 of “Dancing With The Stars,” Taylor Hanson has new representation – he’s signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. This also comes as the Hanson brother has been working on his debut solo album, which he plans to release next year.

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Caitlin Clark’s Debut Sneaker Has Dropped - It’s been over two years since Nike and Caitlin Clark struck their $28 million contract, and now, her debut sneaker’s finally launched. As of yesterday, the Caitlin 1 basketball shoe dropped in two colors - ‘Caitlin Blue” and “Warning Yellow.” The blue color is available in adult, little kids, and big kids’ sizes; the blue color’s only available in adult sizing as of right now. The shoe has some personal touches of Clarke, including her signature CC logo and “22” molded into the upper and her signature on the heel. Both shoes also have “It was never a long shot,” with “Shoot More Threes” on the left and “From Anywhere” on the right

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Source: Jacob Elordi’s Been Staying With Kendall Jenner - No, Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner haven’t moved in together, but they kinda are living together right now. A source spilled that “Jacob had been renting a place in the Hollywood Hills, but once the property was being sold, he needed somewhere to stay, and he started spending more time at Kendall’s.” They went on to clarify that the “Euphoria” star has “been staying with her while he looks for a place of his own to buy.” Kendall has joined him to see some houses, but the two aren’t looking for a place together just yet. “Kendall has been involved and gone with him to look at places, but it’s not because they’re planning to move in together or buy a house as a couple,” the insider added. “She’s helping him look.”

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R.L. Stine Horror Movie Coming To Tubi - A new original horror movie from “Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine, “Afraid of Clowns”, is coming to Tubi next year! The cast includes Frankie Honey, Ava Ferrer, Azriel Dalman, Joe Moore, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 8 champion Jimbo.” “When Ringmaster Rollo and his mysterious clown troupe arrive in Redhaven, Frankie discovers their visit may be connected to a child who vanished years ago,” the official logline reads. “Convinced they’ve now set their sights on her little brother, Frankie must convince her friends to help uncover the truth and stop the clowns before her brother disappears with them for good.”

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Mario Lopez Weighs In On “Saved By The Bell” Residuals - You may have seen Tiffani Thiessen tell “Page Six” radio last week that her residuals from “Saved by the Bell” have “dried up” and are “negative’ now as “it costs more to print the check.” She wasn’t exaggerating – her co-star, Mario Lopez, is now backing her up. He shared an article about the story to X, writing “real talk” alongside it. He didn’t elaborate any further.

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Tom Cruise Dances Through "Risky Business" Spirit Tunnel On "Jennifer Hudson Show" - Tom Cruise brought his dance moves and signature Ray-Ban sunglasses to “The Jennifer Hudson Show” yesterday, delighting fans with a trip through the talkshow’s legendary Spirit Tunnel. Dressed in black, the actor boogied and kicked his way through the tunnel as staffers joined him for a playful “Risky Business” tribute set to Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock & Roll” with changed up lyrics for his appearance. The energetic moment marked Cruise’s first appearance on the syndicated talk show as he promotes his upcoming environmental drama “Digger.” JHud previously shared that she met Cruise at the FIFA World Cup championships, where he expressed interest in taking part in the Spirit Tunnel.

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"Digger" Could Be The Biggest Bomb Of The Year - Tom Cruise’s new drama “Digger” could become one of the year’s biggest box office bombs, with its domestic debut tracking at just $12-million. The film’s budget reportedly ballooned from $125-million to as much as $180-million after production ran long. Cruise stars as eccentric oil tycoon Digger Rockwell alongside Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, and Sandra Hüller. Reviews have been mixed to negative, with “Vulture” calling the movie an “agony” and the "Boston Globe" labeling it a “swing and a miss.” A $12-million opening would also be Cruise’s weakest debut among his nine films with Warner Bros.

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"Obsession" Creators Announce Release Of Their Next Project - Fresh off his “Obsession” success, director Curry Barker is ready for audiences to embark on another spine-tingling tale. Alongside his long-time collaborator, Cooper Tomlinson, Barker announced their new film “Anything But Ghosts.” They took to Instagram to share the news. The two not only have their creative imprint on the project, but will also be starring in the film. Additional casting includes Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Violet McGraw. This horror-comedy will center around wannabe ghosthunters finding themselves in a slew of chaos. “Anything But Ghosts” will hit theaters on May 7th, 2027.

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"Wednesday" Season 3 Production Wraps - For those who can't wait for school to be back in session at Nevermore Academy, the wait is almost (but not quite) over. It was announced yesterday that production on Season Three of the hit Netflix series "Wednesday" has officially wrapped. While that's a step in the right direction, you should wait on any breath-holding. There was a three-year gap between Season One (2022) and Season Two (2025). The wait for the upcoming season will hopefully be a bit shorter, with a return next fall seeming possible, given the second season had an eight-month turnaround after filming wrapped.

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"Barbershop" Premiere Date Set For Prime Video - The serial sequel to the "Barbershop" films now has a premiere date. The comedy series, a continuation of the film franchise, will premiere all eight episodes on Amazon Prime Video on February 10. For those looking to catch up, here's the series storyline: "Travis ‘Trav’ Walker (Jermaine Fowler) returns to Chicago hoping to honor his grandfather’s legacy at Calvin’s barbershop, but the shop has changed, and so has the city. As Trav struggles to find his place among a new crew of barbers and loyal customers, Calvin’s remains what it’s always been, a place for sharp fades, sharp opinions, and a community that always has something to say." The series also stars Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E.J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye and Langston Kerman, with guest stars including Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Diallo Riddle, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Comedian CP, Devon Walker and Belmont Cameli.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Santa Claus In "The Man with the Bag" Trailer - Arnold Schwarzenegger is trading his action-hero persona for Santa Claus in “The Man with the Bag,” his first holiday movie in 30 years since “Jingle All the Way.” In the Prime Video comedy, Schwarzenegger enlists “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson, who plays a thief from his “Naughty List,” to help him recover his magical red bag that was stolen by a rogue elf played by Awkwafina. Ritchson’s character assembles a crew of unlikely criminals, with some help from elves and reindeer, to pull off a Christmas-saving heist. The movie promises “holiday magic, big laughs, and plenty of heart” while exploring second chances and unexpected friendships. “The Man with the Bag” premieres globally on Prime Video on December 2nd.

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"Ted: The Animated Series" Has A Release Date And First Teaser - “Ted: The Animated Series” is officially heading to Peacock on December 17th, reuniting Seth MacFarlane with Mark Wahlberg. The series will also see Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth return to their original roles in the franchise. The eight-episode series picks up 12 years after “Ted 2,” with additional episodes set to arrive next year. MacFarlane returns as the voice of Ted, while Wahlberg voices his best friend John, Seyfried plays John’s wife Sam and Barth returns as Ted’s wife, Tami-Lynn. The show will follow Ted and John as neighbors with families and dead-end jobs who continue to enable each other’s “bad ideas” while navigating marriage, parenting and adulthood.

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Mike Flanagan Sees "Carrie" As A Three-Season Arc - With Mike Flanagan's take on Stephen King's "Carrie" set to premiere on Prime Video soon, fans of the director (and the author) may be happy to know he is hoping the story goes well beyond Season One. As fans know, the film(s) wrap with Carrie White getting her telekinetic revenge on her town after years of abuse, only to die before the credits roll. Flanagan thinks there's more to tell. "In my dream scenario," Flanagan said in an interview with "Collider," "I think it’s three seasons. In my dream scenario, I think Carrie has a wonderful three-step arc. It’s a trilogy, really." Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan star as the teen and her unhinged mother. "Carrie" premieres on October 7 on Prime Video.

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"Dancing With The Stars" Is Having First Ever Super Bowl Night - After weeks of waiting, “Dancing With the Stars” finally knows what the mystery theme for week 5 will be: Super Bowl Night. The October 13th episode marking the first ever Super Bowl night was announced on “Good Morning America” and will see couples dance to iconic songs performed during past Super Bowl halftime shows. ABC has not yet revealed which songs will be featured, though around 11 couples are expected to remain in the competition by then. The theme night arrives ahead of Super Bowl LXI, which will air on ABC and ESPN on February 14th. Super Bowl Night joins the Season 35 lineup of special episodes including Mariah Carey Night, Dedication Night, Horror Movie Night, Disney Night and GRAMMY Night.

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"The Lowdown" Season 2 Trailer Drops - FX has released the trailer for Season 2 of "The Lowdown." The Ethan Hawke series follows Lee Raybon, a broke rare-books dealer and citizen journalist who investigates local corruption. Tommy Lee Jones plays his father, and Betty Gilpin plays a local public defender who discovers a local mystery thanks to one of her clients. Season 2 will also feature Keith David, Kaniehtiio Horn, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Killer Mike, Michael Hitchcock, Macon Blair, Siena East, Cody Lightning, Jude Barnett, Martha Plimpton and Kyle MacLachlan. The series premieres October 14 on FX and Hulu.

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Ciara Miller Reacts To Being Shipped With Shaboozey - “Dancing With the Stars” contestant and “Summer House” star Ciara Miller is responding to fans who have been hoping to see her romantically linked with Shaboozey. Ciara joked to “Us Magazine,” “Look, the internet is a really crazy place…I feel like they, the internet, will ship me with anyone with a heartbeat,” while adding, “I love Shaboozey, but they’ll literally ship me with anyone.”  Miller, who is single, also revealed that she has “requirements” for a potential partner, though her “DWTS” pro-dance partner Brandon Armstrong had some criteria of his own for her. “[He has] got to be over 6-foot-3,” Armstrong said, before adding that a suitor’s “bank account… you better be 6-foot-6 when you stand on that bank account.”  Miller, who appeared in Shaboozey’s “Cowgirl” music video in June, brushed off her dance partner’s advice, joking, “Good thing we’re not taking advice from Brandon,” while Armstrong encouraged anyone interested in Miller to “be nice” to her.

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"TIME" Names 2026 "TIME100 Next" Influential Rising Stars -  “TIME” has revealed its 2026 “TIME100 Next” list, honoring 100 rising stars shaping entertainment, sports, business, technology, politics, and more. Raye, Ashley Padilla and Druski each appear on covers for the issue.  "TIME" CEO Jessica Sibley shares that that the honorees are “pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world.” Other notable names include Troye Sivan, PinkPantheress, Arch Manning, Tyrese Maxey, Charles Melton and Alexandra Eala.  At just 15, cricket player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the youngest person on this year’s list. "TIME" will celebrate the honorees at its TIME100 Next event in New York City on October 29th, featuring a special performance from Raye.

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Pete Davidson Stands Up For Ariana Grande Amid Public Scrutiny: "It's Not Cool" - Pete Davidson reflects on his high-profile dating history and the attention surrounding his famous exes in a new interview with “Variety,” among other topics. He joked that men like himself and Jake Gyllenhaal, who have inspired breakup songs, should have a group for themselves.  Davidson also addressed his past relationship with Ariana Grande, calling her “immensely talented” and “an awesome girl.” While the two no longer keep in touch, he said, “We’re not texting or whatever, but we’re cool.” He also went to bat for his ex against online commentator's scrutiny.  “I don’t like it at all. It’s not cool. She’s a really strong person — I’ve witnessed it — and I don’t understand it. She knows how to handle this stuff though. She’s been around,” Davidson says of the comments sent her way lately. “She’ll be OK, but I think it’s [ ] up.” The two began dating in May 2018, before getting engaged weeks later and then calling it quits in October 2018.

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Bash Paparazzi For Stalking Kids' School - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out after photographers were spotted around the school attended by their children following the family’s return to the U.K. “People” reports that two men were seen walking around the school’s perimeter, stopping to look into the grounds before returning to a rental van. Police later identified one of the men as an international photographer working for a European press agency.  In a statement, Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson called the incident “concerning” and an “unacceptable” invasion of privacy. “The decision by photographers to conduct themselves in this way around a school is extraordinarily reckless,” the statement said. Adding, “There is a world of difference between legitimate media activity and photographers walking the perimeter of a school, stopping to look into the grounds and monitoring children as they go about their day.”  The spokesperson also noted, “It is concerning enough that certain European paparazzi appear unwilling to respect the privacy of children at school,” before calling the behavior “an unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children.” Harry and Meghan returned to England with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in August, and the children reportedly switched schools after two days because of security and logistical concerns. Their current school and family residence continues to be closely guarded out of safety concerns. 

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Chad Lowe's Father Pays Tribute To Granddaughter Fiona - Chuck Lowe is honoring his granddaughter Fiona Hepler Lowe in an emotional tribute. On Instagram, he posted a photo of Fiona smiling in a pool. The caption read, “Rest In Peace, Sweet Fiona.”  Fiona was the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter and the middle child of three sisters. In Chad’s tribute, he described her as a “bright light” in their lives.  The Lowe family released a statement asking for prayers and privacy as they navigate this difficult time. Though a cause of death has not been publicly released, the family provided the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at the end of their statement.

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Wynonna Judd Speaks Out On Rocky Relationship With Sister Ashley - Wynonna Judd tells “People” that she and her sister Ashley Judd are not currently “connected” within each other's lives. She says it’s as simple as the two of them being busy in their own careers, “She just travels a lot. She’s always gone.”  Though they are half-sisters, the two grew up together navigating their own childhood careers and living in the limelight with their late mother, Naomi. Back in 2022, Naomi lost her life to suicide. Wynonna shares that it was mostly she and Ashley growing up together so it is inevitable that the two will reconnect one day.  Wynonna channels her familial struggles into music with the release of her new album, “The Hard Truth.” She tells “People” that she is looking forward to this album being a cathartic outlet, “I feel like this is the most honest and vulnerable I’ve ever been.” The album today and will mark her first solo album in over a decade.

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Kelly Clarkson Reveals Why She's Not Dating: Guys are probably lining up for the opportunity to shoot their shot with Kelly Clarkson, but they may have to wait awhile. On the latest episode of the "Las Culturistas" podcast, Clarkson confirmed that she’s not currently dating. "My kids right now, I think there’s a lot behind that, but I think that would rock their boat a little bit," she explained. "And honestly, this is not a bulls*** answer. I love my life right now. Like, it just got to where I am not exhausted at every point of it." Clarkson is raising a daughter and a son, after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock passed last year following a three-year battle with skin cancer.

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Alix Earle Is Not Well-Read: Alix Earle doesn't read, and that revelation has floored her followers a little bit. in a rapid-fire Q&A with "Interview" magazine’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, the influencer admitted she doesn't read books. At all. When asked "What’s the last book you’ve read?" Earle replied, "I’ve never read a book...Like, maybe Dr. Seuss." As you might imagine, the commenters were blown away. "She’s never read a book? why are we listening to idiocy? The world is beyond messed up," one said, while another said "The reading answer is so embarrassing." She did have her supporters, however, with fans chiming in "She is funny and also magnetic asf… Can’t look away."

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Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris Secretly Got Hitched: While no one was looking, actor Sophie Bush and footballer Ashlyn Harris got married! Bush revealed to "Vogue" that the pair wed in an intimate ceremony in upstate New York last summer, so they've already celebrated their first anniversary. "It was so precious and zero pressure," Bush recalled. "I will never forget it, and I think wedding days sometimes aren’t like that." Bush and Harris have been together since 2023, after both divorced their previous spouses.

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Harry Jowsey "Fully Retired" From Reality Shows: Harry Jowsey is pulling the plug on his reality dating career. The "Heartbreak Island" and "Let's Marry Harry" vet has made a name for himself for his high-profile appearances on dating shows. But at the VMAs, "E!" news quizzed him on this and he insisted that chapter was over for him. He revealed that he has a new love in his life that has him thinking about hanging it up. "So, no more dating shows for me; fully retired. Love my girl.” Although he didn't reveal a name, he praised his GF, adding that their relationship was different from his previous ones. He praised her patience as his love life has played out on TV, with her telling him "I get it. All good. Stop being an idiot."

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Andy Cohen Doubles Down On Babysitter Pay: We told you that Andy Cohen got called out for paying his babysitter $30 an hour to tend his two kids. That revelation isn't going away quite yet. When "Page Six" asked Cohen at the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame Awards on Tuesday whether he believes he’s underpaying his employee, he insisted he had "checked with [his] friends" on what they paid, and it was comparable. When he was asked if he was feeling like a "cheapskate," Cohen replied, "I wasn’t till we started talking about it on the radio. You’re making me feel like one," he added, before adding that he plans to talk to more people about going rates.

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Influencer Sara Gilson’s Cause Of Death Revealed: It’s been over two months since Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her estranged husband, Jeremiah “Shawn” Duffey, in a murder-suicide, and now her official cause of death has been revealed. According to medical examiner docs, she died from a gunshot wound to the head. Her death was ruled a homicide. Shawn’s death was ruled a suicide, and the toxicology report came back negative.

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TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira Shuts Down Photoshop Rumors: TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira wants you to stop scrutinizing her photos. She took to TikTok to share a side-by-side comparison of herself in front of a ring light vs. her at an event. “I have seen so many videos of this comparison of these two photos,” Mikayla said. “People are going out of their way to find the worst possible snapshot and then comparing it to the best possible snapshot of me and saying that I am using face-altering or skin-blurring filters to deceive my audience.” She noted that she wasn’t planning on addressing the rumors again, but felt like she had to after people started saying how her side-by-side pics could affect young girls’ body image. Mikayala then proceeded to show other unedited images from the “same exact day where [she looks] like the same exact person.” She went on to say that she “look[s] exactly like the person in [her] videos,” and she stressed that she doesn’t “filter [her] videos,” but she’s of course filming with a light, which makes a difference.

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Lil Nas X Announces New Single - Lil Nas X has announced his new single, “World’s Greatest,” drops today at 12PM Eastern alongside an official music video. He revealed the inspirational track in an emotional video on social media featuring a voicemail from his late mother, Tamikia Hill. In the message, she encourages him to “keep your head up” and “walk by faith, not by sight.” Lil Nas X revealed in the caption of the post that "Walk by faith, not by sight" was his mother’s favorite phrase and now “resonates more & more” with him. “World’s Greatest” marks the first new music from the rapper following several months in rehab and a period largely out of the public eye after his arrest last summer

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Travis And Jason Kelce React To Taylor Swift's "Cleaveland!" - Travis and Jason Kelce are sharing their reactions to Taylor Swift’s new song “Cleveland!,” and no surprise here, they love it! Swift’s nod to the Kelce brothers’ hometown was released as part of “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” with lyrics celebrating her relationship with Travis, who grew up in Cleveland Heights. During yesterday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis praised the song, declaring, “Cleveland is rocking right now!” and adding, “Shout out to Tay Tay, for making that song just giving the city a little more life.” Jason also revealed that he and wife Kylie Kelce have been enjoying the track at home, calling it “incredible” and saying, “There’s just something about it that makes you feel real good.”

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Zara Larsson Brings Sexxy Red On Stage For Los Angeles Show - Zara Larsson surprised fans at her “Midnight Sun Tour” stop at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Tuesday night, by bringing Sexyy Red onstage for a special collaboration. The pair performed Red’s 2023 track “Lookin’ for the [ ] (Ain’t My Fault),” giving the crowd an unexpected highlight from the concert. Larsson welcomed Red with a hug before they launched into the energetic performance, complete with synchronized twerking. The collaboration also connected to Larsson’s own “Ain’t My Fault,” which she has been incorporating into a mash-up with Red’s song during her tour. The appearance marked the first time the two artists performed the song together.

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Tate McRae Is Launching Next Era With Mysterious Teaser - Tate McRae has fans wondering what’s next after launching a mysterious new account called Tate by TM yesterday. The pop star’s first teaser features a film clapperboard marked “TATE 01” alongside rocks and a body of water, while a linked signup page promises the project is “COMING SOON.” Fans have also connected the teaser to trademark filings for “TATE” and “TATE 01,” which cover beauty products including fragrance, perfume, body mist, skincare and candles. The mystery may soon be solved, as the teaser points to an announcement coming today, October 1st, while earlier “10.1” imagery from McRae’s summer festival performances has added fuel to speculation about an announcement today.

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Sia Sells Half Her Catalog - Sia has sold a 50-percent stake in her music catalog to Pophouse for $180-million. She’ll receive $165-million for songs written before her marriage to Dan Bernad, including “Chandelier,” “Titanium” and “Cheap Thrills.” Bernad agreed to waive rights to that money in exchange for $1 million, leaving Sia with $164-million. Another $15 million tied to music created during their marriage will remain in escrow while the former couple determines how to divide it. Sia and Bernad were married for less than three years before filing for divorce in March last year.

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Kelela Praises PinkPantheress In "Time100 Next" Essay - PinkPantheress was honored by “Time” this week, making the cut for their “Time 100 Next” list, which highlights 100 of the world's most influential rising stars and emerging leaders shaping the future. Musical artist Kelela was tasked with explaining why PinkPantheress deserved the honor, and she made it obvious to anyone who hadn’t been paying attention. “I was instantly floored the first time I heard PinkPantheress. People on Twitter had already been joking that she was my daughter, so I immediately had to hear it for myself. What I found is an artist who already knows exactly who she is…She writes her own songs, produces a lot of her own music, and has an incredibly potent sonic vision,” Kelela shares.

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Role Model Is On Chicken Shop Date Tomorrow - Role Model is sitting down with Amelia Dimoldenberg on “Chicken Shop Date” tomorrow. The artist will be one of the last to take part in the popular interview show. Dimonldenberg revealed last month that she was ending the show after 12 years. Launched in 2014, "Chicken Shop Date" grew into a huge online hit featuring stars like Billie Eilish, Andrew Garfield and Cher. Dimoldenberg called the series her “very own romcom” in a statement, and thanked fans for finding joy in it.

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TAEMIN Forced To Cancel North American Leg Of His Tour - TAEMIN has unfortunately been forced to postpone the entire North American leg of his “TAEMIN World Tour,” and it’s all because of reported visa issues. “Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. visa and related administrative processes affecting key touring and production personnel, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the scheduled North American dates of the 2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR ,” he shared via X earlier this week. The K-pop star explained that a “significant number” of his touring and production staff hired for the North American tour were still waiting for their travel visas, and that there was “no clear timeline for issuance.” He did also assure fans that he’d reschedule shows soon.

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Source: Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Have No Plans Of Selling Their California Mansion - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be living in the U.K., but they’re not letting go of their Montecito mansion! A source spilled to “Page Six” that “no one is moving in” to the couple’s California home, and also noted that “there are folks still maintaining the property.” This does come after a different source had told “The Post” back in August that there were talks that they’d sell the place, due to the $600,000 in mortgage payments and taxes. But, according to this new source, that’s not happening, at least not right now.

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Jenna Dewan Thinks She’s Judged Harder Than Other “DWTS” Contestants - If you watched “Dancing With The Stars” on Tuesday night, you know that Jenna Dewan and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy scored a 21 out of 30. Afterwards, the “Step Up” star admitted that the judges “probably innately” score her harder because of her background. “There’s a certain sense of expectation of somebody who has a dance background coming onto the show, and there probably is something they’re looking for that we are still needing to work on to give, or maybe give less of. I don’t know,” she said. “I don’t understand how all that works, but I know we show up every week and we keep doing our best, and we want to keep showing our joy and our love and the fun connection we have together and how much we love getting a chance to keep dancing.”

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Bobbi Althoff Addresses Her “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County” Casting - By now we know that Bobby Althoff’s part of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.” This caused some confusion among fans, and she’s now setting the record straight. "I am not Mormon, but I do have a Mormon brother," she said via Insta story. "And I grew up going to Mormon church, like, twice."

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