In a recent interview with The New York Times, controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said that he is “pro stealing.” While it was not a direct call to engage in petty theft, Piker’s framing suggests that doing so can be viewed as a symbolic act of pushing back against corporate power.
A recent attempt by YouTube personality Grace Randolph to draw a distinction between film critics and paid influencers is generating backlash online—including from members of her own community.
The evening before Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders were set to vote on the proposed merger with Paramount, a new round of protests erupted among political and Hollywood elites. They add a fresh layer of tension to a corporate process already drawing public attention. Supporters frame the deal as a necessary step in an increasingly competitive global media market.
Ryan Reynolds made a rare, measured comment about his wife Blake Lively as she navigates an ongoing legal battle. The dispute between Lively and director Justin Baldoni has intensified since it began last December. As more details have emerged, Reynolds’ connection to the situation has become increasingly visible, raising the stakes for both of their public reputations.
Actress Blake Lively alleges that a coordinated “mean girl” smear campaign orchestrated by Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Productions has cost her nearly $300 million. The eye-popping figure is the latest development in the sprawling It Ends with Us legal dispute that began late last year.
Michael, the upcoming film chronicling Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, underwent significant reshoots after production wrapped. Producer Graham King recently told The Wall Street Journal that large portions of the film had to be discarded for legal reasons. The discovery came as a shock—Michael had already completed filming and King was on vacation when he received the news.
CinemaCon is an annual trade event held in Las Vegas where film studios showcase upcoming films and trailers. They present directly to theater owners, exhibitors, and members of the press in attendance. Disney was prominently featured this year with a trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release this December. The presentation drew an exceptionally enthusiastic reaction from the audience in the room. Now, some are openly questioning if the Avengers: Doomsday trailer reaction was organic, or if Disney brought in “paid plants.”
According to an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly, Sydney Sweeney has been cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actress was spotted on set during production, sparking speculation about a possible appearance, though she was never officially announced as part of the cast. It has now been revealed that she filmed a brief, three-minute cameo as herself.
Anne Hathaway reportedly advocated for a wider range of body types among runway models featured in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Speaking to Variety at the world premier, the actress said, “I thought the scene would be so much more enjoyable for the audience if we had a wider range of bodies on display. All different shapes are beautiful.”
The long-awaited Michael Jackson biopic is finally nearing its theatrical release, but early reactions suggest a rocky reception. Initial reviews for Michael on Rotten Tomatoes have been overwhelmingly negative, with the film currently sitting in the high-20% range—a score that signals broad disapproval from professional critics.
Legal representatives for an actress suing Rebel Wilson for defamation described the star as a “bully” in an Australian court. Charlotte MacInnes, the 25-year-old lead in Wilson’s directorial debut The Deb, alleges that Wilson used her large Instagram following to falsely portray her as a victim.
After Deadpool & Wolverine became a box office hit, many fans assumed another sequel was only a matter of time. However, according to writer and star Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool may no longer lead his own films. “I have some stuff kind of written, but I don’t think I am ever going to center him again,” Reynolds said in a recent interview on Sunday Today. “He is a supporting character. He is a guy who is great in a group.”