“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is the all-time highest-grossing movie at the domestic box office with $936.77 million. The record was previously held by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with $936.6 million.
Rosie O’Donnell is returning to Broadway. The comedian is joining the Roundabout Theater Company’s staging of “The Rocky Horror Show” as the Narrator for a 2-week run at Studio 54. She will begin performances on October 6 and remain with the Tony-nominated revival through October 18. She’ll temporarily replace Rachel Dratch, who is taking a short leave from the production.
Netflix has announced its limited series “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” will premiere on December 10 and has released a first look photo of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey. The series explores the unsolved murder of JonBenét, who died Christmas night in 1996. Her body was found in the basement of her family’s house just hours after she was reported missing, sparking public outrage and speculation.
Tom Cruise is showing off more than his face on the cover of GQ Magazine this month. The 64-year-old faces the camera in a pair of jeans and a black button-down shirt, with his top completely open, with his abs are on full display. It’s his 6th cover of American GQ Magazine, though it’s his first for the publication in over 20 years. When asked why he doesn’t sit down for long-form interviews very often, Tom joked, “I’ve been busy.”
Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are said to be high on the “want” list for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation is partnered with the NFL as the league’s “live music entertainment strategist,” and Jay has final say on the halftime performer. Sources say neither artist has been officially approached about headlining the February 14 event at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
A new study found more than 3,000 scientific article titles that borrow words or lyrics from The Beatles. “The Long and Winding Road” is the single most borrowed phrase, showing up in 798 article titles, more than the songs of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley combined. One example: A paper on the effects of long COVID titled: “The Lung and Winding Road.”
John Carpenter, the auteur filmmaker behind “Halloween” and “The Thing”, wants to make a Metallica music video. The 78-year-old became a fan of the band after his kids introduced him to their music via 1991’s ‘Enter Sandman’. “I’d totally direct a music video for Metallica if they asked.”
Don McLean has announced the U.K. & Ireland Farewell Tour. The 8 dates will all take place in May 2027, with a final stop at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where Don made his UK debut 55 years ago. The 81-year-old has not said if his farewell tour will extend to other countries.
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have announced their separation after nine years of marriage, confirming they have been living apart for some time. They said it was the right decision for their family, saying, “We’ve got each other forever—and it’s GOOD.” The couple met while co-starring in the Off-Broadway play “The Way We Get By” in 2015 and later tied the knot in a private elopement in March 2017.
Selena Gomez is receiving People’s inaugural Beauty Impact Award for her advocacy in mental health. She has made an impact through her Rare Impact Fund, which has raised over $30 million for youth mental health organizations globally.
Robert De Niro is in negotiations to portray Tommy Lasorda, the celebrated two-time World Series champion manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The film is tentatively titled “Tommy & Me”. No specific plot details have been released. His recent projects include the upcoming release of “Focker-in-Law” and his previous work on the Netflix series “The Whisper Man”.
Carrie Underwood is kicking off her 14th season as the voice of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” . . . continuing a role she took over from Faith Hill in 2013. Over the years, she has put her own spin on the opening theme and for this year’s season opener, she has a rock-and-roll look and an all-leather outfit. And the song will get you just as pumped as ever.
Peacock has renewed “The Traitors” for three additional seasons, extending the hit competition series through its eighth season. The announcement follows the show’s dominant performance at this year’s Emmy Awards, where it won all seven nominations, including outstanding reality competition program.
Spotify has added Taylor Swift’s complete music video library to its platform, giving premium subscribers access to all 58 of her official visuals. Users can also stream the videos through desktop browsers and TVs, with the option to toggle between audio and video modes. Spotify has compiled all 58 videos into a dedicated playlist.
Following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, the Country Music Association has announced a live two-hour tribute special in her honor. Titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton”, the event airs October 21 on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu. The special will feature performances, archival footage, and personal stories.
Madonna will open the MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, marking her first performance at the show since her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She leads this year’s nominations with 11 nods, fueled by her album Confessions II. Snoop Dogg hosts the live event airing on CBS from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre. Story URL
“Saturday Night Live” is expanding its roster ahead of Season 52. Comedians Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter are joining the cast. Featured players Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline have been promoted to the main cast. The season premieres September 26 on NBC, hosted by Jalen Brunson with musical guest Katseye.
Newly married NFL star Travis Kelce was named among the victims of a $31 million Ponzi scheme. Missouri fraudster Siddharth Jawahar, 38, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Jawahar collected over $35 million from investors, using new funds to repay older ones. It remains unclear how much Travis lost.
HBO has greenlit “How to Survive Without Me”, a new ensemble drama starring Ray Romano and Kaley Cuoco. The 15-episode series also features Joshua Jackson, Julia Schlaepfer, Rita Wilson, Ella Rubin, Tommy Dewey, and others. Rita portrays a family matriarch who, upon her death, leaves behind guidance intended to keep her family united.
Chris Harrison is back on television with a new dating show, “The Vow”, premiering November 11 on Fox Nation. The six-episode series follows 30-year-old Jace Cates pursuing marriage with 10 women. Chris left “The Bachelor” franchise in 2021 following racial controversy. He said, “I’m so excited to be back helping people find love.” The finale airs December 9.
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