The BBC has officially opened the bidding for the future of Doctor Who, formally putting the once iconic science-fiction franchise out to competitive tender following the disastrous end of Russell T Davies’ second stint running the series and Ncuti Gatwa’s...
James Gunn’s Superman was supposed to mark a clean start for the DC Universe, but the controversial Jor-El message in which its revealed the infant Kal-El was sent to Earth as a conquerer was particularly polarizing with long time fans of the iconic hero.
When the bell on Wall Street rang last week, the newly minted Paramount Skydance came out swinging. Financial news and investment site Investopedia noted Wednesday afternoon that “Paramount Skydance shares jumped nearly 40%” just that day. According to analysts, this is the best two-day run for Paramount stock in 35 years.
Rachel Maddow, MSNBC’s primetime star and the face of the network for more than a decade, has weighed in on the channel’s controversial rebrand to MS NOW. While much of the public response has mocked the new name as clunky and uninspired, Maddow insisted on her Monday broadcast that dropping the “NBC” will actually improve the network’s future.
World of Warcraft has been through plenty of controversies over the years, but few cut to the heart of the game’s identity like the latest debate over Blood Elves and their new design that many find to be ugly.
Once considered the shining face of the Horde, the race that helped balance WoW’s faction divide is now at the center of a firestorm. A familiar voice has stepped into the fray — former World of Warcraft team lead Mark Kern, also known in the gaming community as “Grummz.” His criticism? Blizzard has made the Blood Elves, once glamorous and aspirational, look like they’ve been smacked “with the AAA ugly stick.”
On board the Icon of the Seas, a luxury cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, a water slide malfunction resulted in a dramatic incident that left passengers in distress and one guest injured.
Cancel culture has become one of the most powerful forces in Hollywood, but Denzel Washington doesn’t care.
Entire careers have been reshaped, derailed, or even ended at the hands of social media outrage and shifting cultural trends. But for legendary actor Denzel Washington, none of it matters. He isn’t worried about approval from the crowd, and he’s certainly not worried about being “cancelled.”
The Weasley family is officially complete — or nearly so — in HBO’s decade-long Harry Potter series, with casting confirmed for Fred, George, Percy, Ginny, and matriarch Molly. For longtime Harry Potter fans, the announcement comes with a detail that shouldn’t have to be newsworthy but in today’s Hollywood climate stands out: the Weasleys are actually being played by redheads.
In the most amusing Mark Hamill moment since he lost his pants on stage at an awards show, the Star Wars actor has revealed he didn’t follow through on his promise to flee the United States because of a mental moment of spite against President Trump that took place entirely within his own head.
MSNBC is no more. At least, not in name. The network unveiled a new identity on August 18, 2025, announcing MSNBC will soon be known as MS NOW as part of a corporate restructuring under a new media company called Versant. The change comes with a promise of editorial “independence,” a fresh logo, and the retirement of the iconic NBC Peacock.
Alcohol is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in the most accessible way yet through the Beak and Barrel.
On August 29th, Disney will officially break a barrier that’s stood since Magic Kingdom’s opening day. The park’s first-ever standalone tavern, The Beak and Barrel, opens in Adventureland, just steps away from Pirates of the Caribbean. Advance reservations for the new location launch August 20th at 7:00 p.m. ET, and judging by the buzz, this pirate pub is expected to fill fast.
Jimmy Kimmel has never been shy about turning late-night television into a political platform. But in the aftermath of CBS announcing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, Jimmy Kimmel has gone on a full media tour—blaming Donald Trump, scolding conservatives for not being outraged, and even claiming late-night is healthier than ever, even comparing today’s audience to the Johnny Carson’s era.
Hollywood has long been a place where public figures keep in line with the prevailing political winds. Speaking positively about Donald Trump or his administration is generally a career hazard for actors working under the Disney umbrella or starring in Marvel blockbusters. Yet in a stunning turn, one of the biggest names in entertainment has broken that mold. Chris Pratt, beloved by audiences as Star-Lord in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, went on Bill Maher’s podcast and defended the Trump administration — earning rare public agreement from Maher himself.