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Dollywood Top Theme Park Honors Keep Piling Up as Tennessee Favorite Beats Disney and Universal Again
While Disney and Universal continue battling for dominance in Florida and California, a theme park tucked away in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains keeps quietly collecting awards. Dollywood has once again been recognized as the top theme park in America,...
Former ‘Monk’ Team Adds Tony Shalhoub to CBS Show About Einstein’s Descendant Solving Crimes
Tony Shalhoub has joined the cast of CBS's upcoming crime drama Einstein, reuniting the actor with key members of the creative team behind Monk. The casting adds another familiar name to the network's new procedural series and brings together several figures...
Iconic Disney Renaissance Ballad Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75 Following Stroke
R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75 after suffering a stroke. His death was reported on June 2, 2026. Although the cause of death is currently unconfirmed, he had been hospitalized due to a stroke May 31. His family shared the news saying, “While our hearts are...
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Box Office Sends Cultural Warning to Legacy Studios
In a lengthy essay, The Hollywood Reporter suggests that box office hits Backrooms and Obsession are more than a pleasant surprise—they may be a warning to the legacy studio system. The films, made by YouTube creators Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, outperformed The Mandalorian and Grogu in its second weekend.
Helen Mirren Voices Support for Tom Hardy Amid ‘Mobland’ Firing Rumors
Recent reports that Tom Hardy had been fired from Paramount+’s MobLand sparked intense discussion online. Allegations of behind-the-scenes conflicts, production delays, and creative disagreements led some outlets to speculate that the actor’s future with the crime drama was in jeopardy. While Paramount has not officially addressed the rumors, co-star Helen Mirren has publicly shown her support for Tom Hardy on social media.
Kimmel Admits Disney’s Only Guidance After ‘Expectant Widow’ Joke Was To ‘Respond and Move On’
Jimmy Kimmel is shedding new light on how Disney handled one of his most recent controversies.
Mark Duplass Responds to Claims that Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct ‘Backrooms’
A24’s Backrooms is one of the biggest success stories of 2026. Not only did it claim the top spot during its opening weekend, but it also made YouTuber Kane Parsons the youngest director to open a film at number one at the domestic box office.
Joy Behar Warns ‘The View’ Audience That Her Upcoming Departure Was Pre-Planned
Joy Behar is making it clear that viewers shouldn't read too much into (or get their hopes up over...) her upcoming absence from The View. During a recent appearance on the show's Behind the Table podcast with executive producer Brian Teta, the longtime co-host went...
Jimmy Kimmel Refuses to Believe Colbert’s Late Show Was Losing Money — “”These Are Just Made-Up Numbers”
Late-night television has spent the last year insisting that Stephen Colbert’s departure from The Late Show was a political story. CBS has spent the same period insisting it was a financial one. Now Jimmy Kimmel is openly challenging that explanation. In a lengthy...
Disney Cruise Line Updates Alcohol, Selfie Stick, and Room Decoration Policies
Disney Cruise Line will introduce several policy changes across its fleet beginning June 3, 2026. The updates affect alcohol allowances, photography equipment, and stateroom decorations. The company released the revised guidelines ahead of a phased rollout on its...
Masters of the Universe Gets 78% Rotten Tomatoes Score From Hollywood Critics — But Is That Actually a Bad Sign?
The first wave of reviews for Masters of the Universe has arrived, and the film is currently sitting at a respectable 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Under normal circumstances, that would be viewed as good news for Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel. A score comfortably in...
Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Gets Worse As Final Numbers Reveal Record 70.1% Drop
Disney's latest Star Wars movie disaster just received more bad news, and this time the numbers are even worse than originally reported. When early estimates for the film's second weekend arrived, The Mandalorian and Grogu appeared headed for a painful 69% box office...