Hollywood News Friday - June 26, 2026

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TV TODAY

LIVE! WITH KELLY & MARK (ABC) Sebastian Maniscalco, Minnie Driver, Goldie Boutilier

THE VIEW (ABC) Adam Lambert

DREW BARRYMORE (SYN) repeat

KELLY CLARKSON (SYN) Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Shanti Bhavan, Growth Day

TAMRON HALL (SYN) Nate Berkus, Waverly Vienna

THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW (SYN) Jason George

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP (FOX) Spain at Uruguay from Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico

THE UNXPLAINED (HISTORY) Host William Shatner explores a variety of subjects that have captured mankind's imagination for hundreds of years, such as mysterious structures, cursed cities of ancient civilizations

BELLE COLLECTIVE (OWN) Lateshia and Latrice swap husbands for the day. Lateshia and Glen's marriage hits a breaking point at             the reservoir

JIMMY KIMMEL (ABC) repeat

TONIGHT SHOW/JIMMY FALLON (NBC) repeat

SETH MEYERS (NBC) repeat

Saturday, June 27th

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP (FS1) Portugal at Colombia from Miami Stadium

A CASTLE OF OUR OWN (HALLMARK) When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a     contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love

HEART & HUSTLE: HOUSTON (OWN) Newcomer Ashley threatens to bring drama to the group when her shady stunt at pickleball           turns La'Torria sour. Roe is at a crossroads in her co-parenting journey

Sunday, June 28th

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (NBC) New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox from Fenway Park

BET AWARDS (BET) BET Awards 2026

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA (BRAVO) The ladies barely touch down in Scotland before the Bailey Bowl drama starts      unpacking itself.

STREAMING

FRIDAY – June 26th

    HBO Max – Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness

    Hulu – Never Change! (premiere)

    Netflix – Little Brother

    Netflix – Chris & Martina: The Final Set

    Peacock – Strung (premiere)

SATURDAY – June 27th

    Disney+ - Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts (new episodes)

SUNDAY – June 28th

    Peacock – Philly Homicide (season 2 finale)

DVD'S

The Last Showgirl - R

Dirty Hands

Drive Back Home

I Know What You Did Last Summer- The Complete Series

Magellan - NR

The Holiday Club

BULLET IN THE HEAD LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD

CHARADE 4K UHD

DEATH VALLEY: SERIES 2

EMPIRE OF THE ANTS

FALLING

HALF MAN

LABYRINTH STEELBOOK

LE TETE CONTRE LES MURS

MADHOUSE

MAGNIFICENT BODYGUARDS - DELUXE LIMITED EDITION

MIDWINTER BREAK

READY OR NOT 2

ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS

THE CAGE

THE DARK CRYSTAL STEELBOOK

THE PORNOGRAPHERS 4K UHD

TOOMORROW

WALTZ THE NIGHT AWAY!

WARM WATER UNDER A RED BRIDGE

NEW MUSIC THIS WEEK

Morrissey – Deluxe Notre-Dame EP

Judas Priest – The Best of Judas Priest

Big Freedia x SOPHIE - Self-titled

New Music Friday Album Releases - June 19 2026

THE HILL - BILLY RAY CYRUS

MY MESS, MY HEART, MY LIFE - MYLES SMITH

Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow by Various Artists

Kehlani by Kehlani

EUSEXUA Afterglow by FKA Twigs

Grandma's Gospel Favorites by Jason Mraz

Rituals of Shame by Warning

Across the Airwaves by Journey

Giving You the Best That I Got by Anita Baker

Across the Airwaves by Foreigner

Together Live 1988 by Bruce Springsteen & Special Guests

A Light That Waits by The Fray

NEW MOVIES 

    Supergirl (2026)

        Action  Adventure  Drama

        Milly Alcock  David Corenswet  Eve Ridley  Matthias Schoenaerts

Welcome to the Jungle (2026)

    Action  Adventure  Comedy

    Akshay Kumar  Suniel Shetty Disha Patani  Jacqueline Fernandez

Lucky Strike (2026)

    Action  Drama

    Scott Eastwood  Colin Hanks  Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor  Henry Hughes

Jackass: Best and Last (2026)

    Documentary  Comedy

    Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña  Lance Bangs  Tory Belleci  Sean Cliver

Dear You (2026)

    Drama  Family

    Sitong Li  Yantong Wang  Shaoqing Wu  Runqi Zheng

7 Dogs (2026)

    Action  Comedy  Crime

    Karim Abdel Aziz  Ahmed Ezz  Monica Bellucci  Giancarlo Esposito

Couture (2025)

    Drama

    Angelina Jolie  Anyier Anei  Ella Rumpf  Louis Garrel

40 Dates and 40 Nights (2026)

    Comedy  Romance

    Annie Potts  Bailee Madison Jack Schumacher  Joel Courtney

Camp (2025)

    Horror

    Zola Grimmer  Alice Wordsworth  Cherry Moore  Lea Rose Sebastianis

Bouchra (2025)

    Animation  Drama

    Ariana Faye Allensworth  Fayçal Azizi  Orian Yani Barki  Yto Barrada

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"Donkey," A "Shrek" Spinoff, Coming 2028 - Universal Pictures has officially announced a standalone “Donkey” movie from DreamWorks Animation. The “Shrek” spinoff is set to hit theaters on June 30, 2028. The film will serve as an origin story exploring how Donkey became the beloved character fans know today. Last year, Eddie Murphy teased the project, telling “ScreenRant” that “Donkey’s going to have his own movie,” featuring “his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys.” The announcement comes ahead of the release of "Shrek 5" next year.

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"Ratatouille 2" Not Happening, Says Director - Director Brad Bird isn’t interested in making sequels to some of his biggest hits, including "Ratatouille" or "The Iron Giant," insisting in a recent interview with “Collider” that he doesn’t think it’s necessary. He believes some films are complete and don't need to revisit their characters just because they're popular. Bird joked that Pixar has occasionally floated the idea of another "Ratatouille," but he's always turned it down. “They've made little feints towards that to see how I would react. They'll, like, crack a joke, but the joke will be a little bit serious, like, 'Would you?' And I'm like, 'No, we told that story.' Any time you do something that ends up connecting with people, they automatically think, 'How about another?’,” he shares. That said, Bird admits he could imagine another "The Incredibles" movie. In the mean time, the director is focused on his upcoming Netflix animated film, "Ray Gunn."

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Millie Bobby Brown Knows What Happened To Eleven After "Stranger Things" Finale - Since the series finale of "Stranger Things," fans have wondered about the fate of Eleven (played by Millie Bobby Brown). The open-to-interpretation ending did leave her fate unknown, but that's not entirely true. Brown revealed at "Happy Sad Confused" podcast live recording that she is one of three people in the world that definitively knows what happened to her character after the cameras stopped rolling. "They (The Duffer Brothers) were like, 'Do not tell anyone'. Because we made it a secret kind of pledge," Brown said. "No one else knows. It’s just us three. And what we do with that information, it’ll be up to them." Reminder: after Eleven's "death," she's seen one last time hiking to a remote high point overlooking two waterfalls, leaving her ultimate fate up to interpretation...unless you're Millie Bobby Brown.

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"The Other Bennet Sister" Christmas Special On The Way - The hit Brit series "The Other Bennet Sister" isn't quiet over after Season One. Mary Bennet's story will continue with a holiday twist. The BBC and BritBox have confirmed that a three-part Christmas special is currently planned, to premiere later this year. The holiday special will see the return of Ella Bruccoleri and the rest of the cast, and will take place after Mary Bennet's wedding to Tom Hayward in the series' final episode. Filming will start in Wales later this summer.

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"Conan The Barbarian" Animated Series In The Works At Prime Video - Superstar animator Genndy Tartakovsky is adapting "Conan The Barbarian" for Prime Video. At the Annecy Studio Focus, Tartakovsky made the announcement via a pre-recorded message, saying "I’ve been trying to develop 'Conan' since 2008, but the world was not ready. But now, after Adult Swim’s 'Samurai Jack' and 'Primal,' it’s prime time for this to come to life." Tartakovsky is the mind (and the pen) behind such animated classics as "Dexter's Laboratory" and "Samurai Jack."

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"Absolute Batman" Animated Series In Development - A new animated Batman series is in the works. DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation announced an adult TV series based on the best-selling "Absolute Batman" comic. The series envisions Bruce Wayne as an average guy, not the wealthy socialite we're familiar with. The official series description: "'Absolute Batman' boldly reinvents the Batman mythos for a new generation of fans, reimagining the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds (and the most terrifying foes ever), on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power, and corruption, one good person can change the world." It's being reported that the series will eventually land at Max.

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"Peppa Pig" Under Fire For AI Contracts With Child Voice Actors - Hasbro is facing some pretty stiff criticism after it came out that the company wants child voice actors on "Peppa Pig" to agree to AI clauses that could allow their voices to be reused in future commercial projects. An open letter, from the Agents of Young Performers Association, has signed by nearly one-thousand people argues that children cannot give fully informed consent, adding that, "Consent must be treated with the greatest of care." The letter also calls for children's voices to be "fully exempt from all AI usage" and rejects contracts requiring performers to give up their voice rights indefinitely. While the letter doesn't name "Peppa Pig," industry sources spilled to “Deadline” that the show is the focus of the dispute. In a statement, Hasbro declined to discuss specific contracts but said protecting child performers is "part of our DNA" and that it is committed to handling AI "in a responsible and transparent manner."

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Zoe Kravitz Shows Off Massive Engagement Ring - Zoë Kravitz gave fans their clearest look yet at her massive engagement ring while attending jeweler Jessica McCormack’s cocktail event in London. Experts previously estimated the elongated cushion-cut diamond is worth around $500-thousand. Lorel Diamonds’ Laura Taylor adds, “The bezel setting frames the diamond in yellow gold rather than using traditional claws, which gives the ring a cleaner and more modern feel.”  Kravitz had largely kept the ring out of the public eye since her engagement to Harry Styles was confirmed in April, though she recently showed it off during his Amsterdam tour. The couple is reportedly planning a low-key UK ceremony around Christmastime, possibly followed by another celebration in New York City.

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Ed Kelce "Super Excited" To Watch Travis Kelce Marry Taylor Swift - Ed Kelce is sharing his excitement as reports continue to swirl about son Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift. Speaking during a charity event in New Jersey to FOX 29 Philly, he said he is “super excited” about the couple’s upcoming nuptials. He also had high praise for Swift, calling her “a sweetheart.”  Ed went on to describe the pop superstar as “the girl next door,” comparing her to his daughter-in-law, Kylie Kelce. Neither Swift nor Travis has confirmed any details about their wedding publicly, though many expect it to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the July 3rd weekend.

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Bringing Their Own Security Team To U.K. - With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming trip to the U.K., a source told “Page Six” that the ex-royals are bringing their own security team as they travel with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The visit is expected to be a highly publicized return to Britain after four years away and with Harry being at odds with the royal family, his family has been stuck in a “holding pattern” waiting for security approvals from the British Home Office.  A source familiar with the plans said, “They know it will make the biggest spectacle,” adding, “They will want photos of them being ‘royal.'” Security remains a key issue for Harry, who challenged the U.K. government last year over denying him any publicly funded security since he and Markle resigned from royal duties.  This decision resulted in his conversation with the “BBC” when he famously said, “I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point … And I think that it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show, you know, my children my homeland.”

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Jessica Simpson Might Respond To Your DM - But Only If You're Verified: Jessica Simpson is in her single era, and guess what? You have a shot - sort of. For one thing, it's rumored (though not verified) that she may be dating musician Thomas Eisenhood, so there's that. But if that doesn't dissuade you, and you're still intent on shooting your shot, she's open to accepting DMs...if you're rocking that blue check mark. "TMZ" caught up with her and asked about her thoughts on someone approaching her through DMs. "Is that a bad way for them to do it?" they asked, to which she responded, "No." When asked if her DMs were "open," Simpson said, "Sure...I mean, if you're verified, maybe," she said. OK, single guys, you know what to do.

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Paris Jackson May Have A New Man: Less than a year after Paris Jackson sparked concern when she was spotted crying in public after breaking up with her former fiancé Justin Long, it seems she's found someone new. Wednesday, she appeared on the red carpet for the premiere of "Jackass: Best and Last" with an unidentified man who wrapped his arm around her waist while posing for snaps in front of the cameras.

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Whitney Houston's Bodyguard Backs Family On Oprah's Stage Fall Claims: We told you this week that Whitney Houston's family refute Oprah Winfrey's tale of the singer falling off stage while high on drugs prior to an appearance on her show. Now another person close to Whitney is speaking up. Ray Watson, who served as the singer's bodyguard, is telling the story as he see it...and he's not aligning with the former talk show host. He was on site when the incident occurred, and he says she was coming towards the front of the stage and couldn't see the edge, which is why she fell. He says Whitney wasn't embarrassed, instead laughing about the mishap.

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Bunnie XO Says There's One Upside To Marital Split Making Headlines: While fans are saddened by the breakup of Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO, both have been very respectful and positive during a less-than-positive time. Bunnie says there's even a small silver lining to the situation. On her Instagram Stories, she relayed that her memoir "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Apologetic" had returned to the New York Times Best Seller list. "14 weeks on the list baby," she wrote, accompanied by a crying-laughing emoji and a graphic showing the book at #4 on the list, after not being listed last week.

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Teddi Mellencamp Offers Followers A Health Update: Teddi Mellencamp's cancer journey continues, and she's documenting the highs and lows for her followers. In a video on her Instagram Stories, the podcaster explained, "This is what recovery looks like. One day, I’m hopping around doing a million things, and then the next day, I am shaking so bad I can barely get up the stairs. My anxiety is a 10." After saying she could barely hold the phone to make the video due to her shaking so badly, she said, "They added in a new medication on Monday and I guess it’s just hitting me really weird." While she's been getting good news from doctors about her recovery, she''s not yet officially been declared "in remission."

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Here’s Who Will Inherit YouTuber MrBeast’s YouTube Channel: YouTuber MrBeast has revealed who will inherit his massive channel after he’s gone… and you may not be surprised to hear that it involves a challenge. While on the “Flagrant” podcast, MrBeast explained that the challenge would include some of the people he’s had in his videos over the years. "The second I die, Carl, Chandler, Chris... They all put their hand on my tombstone, last one to take it off gets the channel. Everything. 100% everything," he explained. The conversation didn’t end there, though - MrBeast said that Nolan and Tariq could also be added to the challenge, but he hasn’t fully decided on that yet.

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Parenting Influencer Jamal Morton’s 2-Year-Old Daughter Drowned: Some sad news to share - parenting influencer Jamal Morton, who you may know better as J’Amore and Mr. Jay - is remembering his 2-year-old daughter after she died in a drowning accident in his swimming pool. Sade Rose, who was the youngest of his nine children, went out of the house on her own. "She thought she was a big girl and could swim all by herself," Jamal wrote on a GoFundMe. He also shared that the family will be moving out of that house and that he’ll be taking a break from social media. "We can't live in that house anymore, and I don't think I'll ever be able to work anytime soon,” he wrote.

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Twitch Streamer Snowcone Compares Kai Cenat’s Streamer University To Harvard: Why go to Harvard when you can go to streamer Kai Cenat’s Streamer University?! That’s what fellow streamer Snowcone is saying! She explains that Kai’s university offers more life-changing opportunities for aspiring content creators than Harvard would. She told her fans that Streamer University is an opportunity for aspiring creators to network and learn from popular streamers who are already working in the industry. These opportunities, she says, will help aspiring creators grow both their audiences and careers much faster than if they didn’t have them. Snowcone also doubled down on her claim, saying that she’s never seen someone become a top streamer just because they went to Harvard.

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Megan Thee Stallion Gives Positive Update On "Act III" - Megan Thee Stallion has finally given fans an update on her long-awaited “Act III” album, following 2024’s “MEGAN” and “MEGAN: ACT II.” While it’s been a minute since the rapper has put out a new studio album, she’s telling her fans good things come to those who wait. “Hotties complaining while I'm in meetings securing us A BIG BUDGET for act III," the rapper teases in a new post to her Instagram, seemingly confirming the project is indeed in the works. Meg has a ton of personal life experience she can lean on for her next album, including running the charts, taking on acting gigs in everything from “Baywatch” to “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” or even her relationship with, and breakup from, Klay thompson.

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KATSEYE's Sophia Says Fans Shouldn't Rush Manon To Return - In am interview with “Allure,” KATSEYE member Sophia reassures fans that Manon is still a part of the group, stressing that her health remains the top priority during her hiatus. “Because we did announce that it is about her well-being, it’s not our place or anybody else’s place to rush her. We love her and the fans love her. The people love her. They love KATSEYE,” she shares. Sophia added she understands why fans want updates, admitting, “If I was in their place I would be asking too.” Earlier this month, Sophia opened up about Manon’s absence, admitting that continuing without all six members has been emotionally difficult. Despite being down one member, KATSEYE has kept up its momentum with major performances, award wins, and plans to release its EP “WILD” and launch the sold-out WILDWORLD Tour later this year.

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Rita Ora Starring In New Animated "ViQueens" Movie - Rita Ora leads the voice cast of the upcoming animated adventure "ViQueens," joined by Ella Purnell and soccer superstar Erling Haaland. From Dutch-Norwegian director Zwart Arbeid, the film follows two Viking girls on an epic quest to return a stowaway boy to China. Steve Speirs, Anton Lesser, and Alan Carr round out the supporting cast. A teaser for the movie is out now. "ViQueens" is set to arrive on December 25th in its home territory.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Fortnite Skins Are Out Now - Olivia Rodrigo has joined “Fortnite's” Icon Series as a playable character, with two new outfits, emotes, Jam Tracks, and other cosmetics available through July 25th. Players can also meet her as an NPC in Battle Royale to unlock free in-game rewards. “I’ve always loved how Fortnite brings people together in a really specific way. It’s exciting to have my music brought into this world and to have players embrace different looks from my albums,” the artist shares in a statement. Rodrigo joins a growing list of crossover stars featured in Fortnite, including Chappell Roan, Lisa from Blackpink, and more.

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RANKED: The Best Songs About Summer - As we wrap up the first week of summer, some might be interested in boosting their season music playlist. After scouring the music world, BroBible came up with this list of ultimate summer jams. Of course, as is the case with any list like this, it’s ripe for debate and argument, so check it out…and let the arguing begin when it comes to the order of the songs, the songs that shouldn’t be there, and the songs that were left off.

    Bryan Adams – “Summer of ‘69”

    Don Henley – “Boys of Summer”

    Calvin Harris – “Summer”

    Bananarama – “Cruel Summer”

    Lana Del Ray – “Summertime Sadness”

    Garth Brooks – “That Summer”

    Taylor Swift – “Cruel Summer”

    LFO – “Summer Girls”

    Kenny Chesney – “Summertime”

    Kool and the Gang – “Summer Madness”

    Alan Jackson – “Summertime Blues”

    Sublime – “Doin’ Time (Summertime)”

    Patti Smith – “Summertime Cannibals”

    Justin Timberlake – “Summer Love”

    The Lovin’ Spoonful – “Summer in the City”

    Mungo Jerry – “In the Summertime”

    Seals & Crofts – “Summer Breeze”

    DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince – “Summertime”

    Keith Urban – “Long Hot Summer”

    The Doors – “Indian Summer”

    Childish Gambino – “Summertime Magic”

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Bunnie XO Shares Upside To Her Headline-Making Divorce - Bunnie XO is focusing on one upside to her headline-making divorce from Jelly Roll. She took to her Insta stories to share that her memoir, "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Apologetic," is back on the New York Times Best Seller list. "14 weeks on the list baby," she wrote along with the crying-laughing emoji and graphic. The memoir was at #4 on the list, after not making the list the prior week.

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Teddi Mellencamp’s Giving Us A Health Update - Teddi Mellencamp’s giving us a look at her cancer journey – not just the highs, but the lows, too. "This is what recovery looks like. One day, I’m hopping around doing a million things, and then the next day, I am shaking so bad I can barely get up the stairs. My anxiety is a 10," Teddi said, admitting she could barely hold the phone to make the video because of the shaking. She also noted that she’s on “a new medication,” which she thinks is “hitting [her] really weird,” and that even though she’s been getting good news from doctors, she hasn’t been declared “in remission” just yet.

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Mitchel Musso Breaks Silence On Missing The “Hannah Montana” Reunion Special - We know that Mitchel Musso, aka Oliver Oken on “Hannah Montana,” wasn’t part of the 20th anniversary reunion special. He’s now breaking his silence on why. While on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast,” he explained that if it were an actual reunion episode of the show, he would’ve been there, but because it was more of a retrospective with Miley Cyrus, he didn’t think the offer to be part of it was “presented correctly’ to him or to the other non-Cyrus family costars. "It's too long a wait to do it in a way that isn't even close to, in my opinion, correct," Mitchel explained. "It wasn't the right thing, and I was busy doing something that was more important. But it would have been way more important if it would have just been an episode, or a movie. It would have been everything. I would have dropped everything."

Source: Entertainment Weekly

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Daryl Hall Says Kidney Transplant Was a Success - Daryl Hall just let fans in on a major health update: the 79-year-old Hall & Oates musician says he recently received a kidney from a "very kind and generous living donor" and that the surgery was "a complete success." In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer wrote that the transplant took place a few weeks ago and that he's already feeling better. "I should be back to normal in a few months, so get ready for more music and lots of Daryl's House shows," he wrote. "You all take care." Hall didn't disclose what led to his kidney issues. He has previously discussed health struggles, including long-running symptoms from Lyme disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2006 after years of illness, People reports. "I have good days and bad days. I was fine for four months, then I might have tremors, headaches, fatigue," he said in 2008. His most recent album, "D," came out in 2024. He didn't disclose who the kidney donor was, but it probably wasn't John Oates, Vulture notes.

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Iconic rock band may be done touring after 6 decades, guitarist says - There’s a chance fans have seen an iconic rock band tour for the last time.  Guitarist Keith Richards cast some doubt that the Rolling Stones would ever tour again due to age of the band’s members and the stress of travel…“I don’t know if tours are possible,” Richards, 82, told the magazine. “It’s the travelling that takes it out of you.”  Fortunately for fans of the Stones, Richards didn’t rule out the possibility of playing multiple shows in one place.  The band’s new album, “Foreign Tongues,” is out July 10.  “Foreign Tongues” features 14 tracks. It is the band’s 25th studio album and features guest contributions from Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Robert Smith and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It will also feature a song recorded with drummer Charlie Watts prior to his death in 2021.

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What is 2026’s song of the summer? - There’s no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn’t an obvious pick this year. Where have the songs like “Despacito” in 2017 or “Old Town Road” in 2019 gone?   Whatever your summer mood or flavor, The Associated Press has found a song to soundtrack the season, collected in a Spotify playlist.  Biggest song of the year and therefore the default song of the summer: “Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley

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Snapchat In Talks With Robert Downey, Jr. To Make AR Glasses Look Cool - Earlier this month, Snapchat unveiled its new Augmented Reality Glasses and received substantial mocking in the process. When Snap head honcho Evan Spiegel showed them off in public, their awkward bulkiness was on full display. To change the narrative, the company is now reportedly prepared to offer Robert Downey, Jr. some serious cash to make them look “cool.” Sources say Downey’s being lured with a payday of $100 million to serve as brand ambassador for the glasses.

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Joan Cusack Now Says “Yeehaw” IRL Because Of “Toy Story” - Joan Cusack’s Jessie comes out IRL! "When you do those [recording] sessions, they would always ask me to say, 'Yeehaw.' And I was like, 'Oh my God. Don't you have enough yeehaws in the bank somewhere? Why do I have to keep saying yeehaw?' And then something happened, and I came to love saying yeehaw,” Joan admitted. "It's such a fun feeling to say yeehaw. And when someone tells me good news, I will text them, 'Yeehaw.' She's part of me.”

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Olivia Rodrigo Has Had “The Happiest Week Ever” Thanks To “You Seem Pretty Sad” Success - Olivia Rodrigo is having the best week, and it’s all thanks to how much her fans are loving “You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love”! She gushed all about it while chatting with Australia’s Nova network yesterday. “I’ve had the happiest week ever. It feels so amazing to have this record out in the world,” Olivia said. “I’ve been living with it, and you know, finessing it for about two years now, and so it feels kind of surreal that now the songs are in other people’s hands, and to watch them kind of resonate with them the way that they are, and you know, apply them to their own personal lives, is just, it’s just so beautiful, and a total dream come true.”

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Mary Beth Barone’s Comedy Special Hits Netflix July 28 - We knew that Mary Beth Barone’s first hour-long comedy special was headed to Netflix. Well, “Galaxy Brain” will officially be premiering globally on the streamer July 28! The special was filmed at the Skirball in New York City back in March. During it, she hits on topics ranging from reproductive rights to men with tattoos.

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“90 Day Fiancé's” Pedro Jimeno Is Engaged To Valentina Malagon - “90 Day Fiancé” star Pedro Jimeno is engaged to Valentina Malagon! This comes four years after his divorce from Chantel Everett, who he starred in season 4 of the show with. Pedro shared on Insta that he proposed to Valentina in Hawaii, and that she was “very surprised” by it. He also said that they want to start wedding planning “very soon” but aren’t sure yet if they’d get married in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, or the United States.

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Amazon Is Getting Closer To Finding Next "James Bond" With Next Round Of Auditions - We’re reportedly one step closer to finally getting a new “James Bond” actor. Amazon MGM and director Denis Villeneuve have reportedly begun notifying actors who have advanced to the next round of auditions to play the iconic spy, with screen tests expected to take place in August. While no names have been officially confirmed, actors including Harris Dickinson, Callum Turner, and Jacob Elordi have been rumored to be in consideration, as well as lesser-known actors. Details about the second round of auditions are slim to none, with anywhere from just five actors to as many as a dozen or more actors said to be on the list for round two of auditions. The studio is aiming to have a new Bond selected by the end of this year so production can begin next year.

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Movie Documenting Wham!'s China Trip To Hit Theaters - A film featuring previously unseen footage of Wham!'s groundbreaking 1985 visit to mainland China is coming to theaters. "WHAM! 10 Days in China" shows the duo interacting with fans, authorities and the media, plus performances in Beijing and Guangzhou, along with fresh interviews. WHAM!'s Andrew Ridgeley returned to China for the first time in over 40 years for the film. The movie hits the big screen July 28.

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"Invincible" Gets Season Six Renewal, Jack Quaid Joins - "Invincible" has been renewed for a sixth season at Amazon Prime Video, even though season five has yet to premiere. Creator Robert Kirkman revealed the news at the Annecy International Animation Festival, where he also announced that Jack Quaid will join the voice cast for season five. Kirkman shared that season four, which has already wrapped up, became the show's most-watched season so far, reaching the top 10 in more than 50 territories. “One of the biggest rewards of building 'Invincible' over the years has been witnessing how new audiences continue to connect with these characters and this world, almost 25 years after its creation,” Kirkman said at Annecy. “This renewal is as much a testament to the passion of our fans as it is to the talented teams bringing the series to life…There’s still so much story left to tell, and I can’t wait for fans to see what’s ahead in seasons five, six and beyond.”

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"Sesame Street" Takes A Swing At Pop Hits On New Album - The cast of "Sesame Street" is taking on pop music in a new collection of parody songs. The seven-song album, titled "Parody Party," will feature three previously released songs along with four new ones. The tracklist includes:

    "Take A Bite": Cookie Monster's take on Bruno Mars' hit "I Just Might"

    "Where Is My Lovie": Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Elmo's rendition of RAYE's "Where Is My Husband!"

    "Go for the Gold": a take on HUNTR/X’s "Golden"by Abby, Zoe and Rosita

    "Got to Go": Chappel Roan's "Hot To Go!" as done by Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby

    "Me Want It, But Me Wait": a parody of Icona Pop’s 2013 hit "I Love It" by Cookie Monster

    Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" as done by Oscar the Grouch

    "Share It Maybe": Cookie Monster takes on Carly Rae Jepson's "Call Me Maybe"

The album comes out July 26.

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Season 3 Of "My Life With The Walter Boys" Sets Premiere Date - Season three of “My Life with the Walter Boys” just got a premiere date of August 6th, picking up immediately after the dramatic events of the season two finale. Teasing the fallout, Alex, Cole, and Jackie must navigate the consequences of their complicated love triangle. Showrunner Melanie Halsall described the premiere as an “emotional” start to a season that focuses on “growing up, maturing, and stepping up.” While season three is ramping up to be another heart-wrenching season, fans of the series will still have season four to look forward to.

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"Quarterbacks" Shares Season 3 Trailer With Daniels, Flacco, Mayfield, And Ward - Netflix has released the season three trailer for “Quarterback,” offering a preview of the series’ behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 NFL season through the eyes of the sport’s biggest stars: Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals, and Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans. The trailer highlights Flacco’s long football journey, with the veteran quarterback reflecting, “You're not always in charge of how things go,” before adding, “You just have to be willing to accept challenges and see where they take you.” “Quarterback” premieres on Netflix on July 14th following up season two’s profiles on Kirk Cousins, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff.

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Followup: Alannah Keyser Fired From "Love Island USA" Over Radial Slur Controversy - We told you that "Love Island USA" star Alannah Keyser was under fire after old social media videos resurfaced showing her allegedly using the "N-word." Now reports say Keyser has been fired from the show. She has continued to appear on the latest episodes of the Peacock reality series, but sources say producers edited Alannah out as much as possible from episodes that were pre-taped before the resurfaced racial slur video was exposed, and, after tonight's episode, will no longer appear on the show.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Season Of "The Bachelorette" To Premiere Next Month - It seems like the scrapped season of ABC's "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul is finally going to see the light of day. "TMZ" reports that sources behind the scenes say the current discussion is for the season to premiere in mid-July, though nothing is definite. Those same sources say that even though the season was canceled, the editing continued as it was hoped the episodes would eventually air. The season was shelved when it was revealed that Paul and former BF Dakota Mortensen were involved in a domestic violence situation, and video of the incident went public.

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"Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20's" Trailer Is Bravo's Biggest Crossover Yet - The first trailer for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” is finally here and the special anniversary season is bringing together seven fan-favorite “Housewives" to celebrate two decades of the franchise. The special will bring Vicki Gunvalson (Orange County), Luann de Lesseps (New York City), Porsha Williams (Atlanta), Teresa Giudice (New Jersey), Kyle Richards (Beverly Hills), Gizelle Bryant (Potomac) and Lisa Barlow (Salt Lake City) together to revisit some of the series’ most unforgettable moments and catchphrases. The trailer also teases an ambitious cross-country journey featuring what a narrator describes as “Seven icons. Traveling to six cities. 82 all-star appearances,” making it the biggest crossover event in franchise history. “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” hits Bravo on August 9th with new episodes every Sunday.

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Brooks Nader Says She Was Never Dating Taron Egerton - Brooks Nader has some big news about her relationship with Taron Egerton. “TMZ” ran into the model and asked her how things were going with the actor, following up to ask if they were still dating. “You’re so funny…I never was,” Brooks says.  In fact, Nader says she is single and ready to mingle. “Im single, having fun, always,” she told the paparazzi. The pair were seen together on several dinner dates earlier this year, fueling romance rumors. However, Nader now says they were simply spending time together and having fun rather than being in a relationship.

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Kelsey Grammer Is Considering A Move To Politics: As Sideshow Bob, Kelsey Grammer once ran for mayor of Springfield on "The Simpsons" (he won, but was discovered to be guilty of voter fraud). The actor says he now is considering running for elected office IRL. Speaking to "Us" magazine, Grammer said, "I would consider it. It would possibly tick that box for me, in terms of the service I feel I should have given to my fellow man, to my fellow countrymen, that I missed in the military." About his age (he's 71), he says "I’m vital and prepared to stay that way for quite a while, and yes, it’s likely I will at least throw my hat in the ring in some way."

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John Mayer, Influencer Kat Stickler Split "Months Ago," Source Claims: We're just now finding out that John Mayer is single again. According to sources, the musician and influencer Kat Stickler broke up "a few months ago." The couple, who were reportedly in a low-key relationship for several months, broke up just as quietly as they dated. "It wasn’t a dramatic split," the source told "Us Weekly" this week. "They realized they have very different lifestyles but it was a lot of fun while it lasted and are still friends."

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Yolanda Hadid Is Engaged: Congratulations to former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star (and mother to Bella and Gigi Hadid) Yolanda Hadid, who "TMZ" reports is engaged. The lucky guy? Realtor Randy Kendrick. If she makes it to the altar, it will be the third marriage for the reality star, who was previously married to Mohamed Hadid and David Foster. Prior to dating Kendrick, Hadid split from her previous fiancé and longtime boyfriend, Joseph Jingoli, in January 2025.

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Brandi Glanville Reveals She Has A Tumor On Her Lymph Nodes: Brandi Glanville's issues with her face continue. On the heels of a years-long battle with "facial parasites" (which, after thinking she'd won for several months, has resurfaced), the reality star now says she's been diagnosed with a "benign tumor" in her facial lymph node. Glanville said on her "Unfiltered" podcast that she'd received the diagnosis after noticing a lump on her face. "That could be why the fluid is going around my face," Glanville said. "I can wear makeup for like 15 minutes, and [then] I have to take it off."

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YouTuber MrBeast Is At The Top Of Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators List: Forbes has dropped their 2026 Top Creators List! Who sits at the top? YouTube megastar MrBeast, who reportedly brings in $300 million in earnings.

    YouTuber MrBeast - $300 million

    YouTuber Dhar Mann - $65 million

    Podcaster Steven Bartlett - $52 million

    YouTuber Markiplier - $38 million

    YouTubers Rhett & Link - $37 million

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YouTuber JiDion Arrested: YouTuber JiDion was arrested on Monday night while he was livestreaming outside of a McDonald's, where he, along with some fans, was trying to make contact with an alleged squatter. It all started when fellow YouTuber, Skeeter Jean, said his uncle was squatting in his grandmother’s house, explaining they decided to move JiDion into the house, in an effort to get his uncle to leave. Well, the uncle then left for a nearby McDonald’s, and that’s when police were called by management, because of the massive crowd that had gathered along with JiDion. Those arrested were held in jail overnight on Monday, arraigned on Tuesday, and a pretrial is scheduled for July 13.

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Sam Smith Announces Fifth Album "Hazel Eyes," Drops Single - Sam Smith announced their fifth album, "Hazel Eyes.” The project is said to be inspired by romance and life in New York City. Ahead of the album dropping on August 21st, the singer has released the lead single, "My Guy," calling it “a song that I feel I have been waiting a lifetime to write and sing” and saying they wanted to capture “the glow and the warmth of love.” Smith described the upcoming 12-track project in a press release as one of their most personal records, revealing they spent more than three years creating it with a close-knit group of collaborators. “This album is an incredibly special record to me,” Smith shares, adding that the process helped them grow as an artist.

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Charli xcx Is Dropping A New Single "Wink Wink" Today With Music Video - Charli xcx is giving “Brats” more with a new single and music video she’s dropping tonight at midnight. “Wink Wink” is the third single off her highly anticipated “Music, Fashion, Film” album. While the album is due to release on July 24th, fans got a taste of the album with Charli’s other releases “Rock Music” and “SS26” last month. Hot off her most successful album, “Brat,” Charli has been warning fans that “Music, Fashion, Film,” her seventh studio album, is an experiment of different sounds from “Brat.” The GRAMMY winning artist will also take “Music, Fashion, Film” on tour starting September 11th in Philadelphia.

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Chase Infiniti Teased As Star In Kpop Group ATEEZ's Music Video -  “One Battle After Another’s” breakout star Chase Infiniti is a devout Kpop stan and she is living every fan’s dream. The former cover dancer made her Kpop debut in the teaser for boy band ATEEZ’s upcoming song “BAD.” The music video teaser sees Chase at the altar with multiple rings on her wedding finger and adding one more to the stack just as a mysterious man interrupts the ceremony. The buzziest actress of the year, Infiniti has credited her love of Kpop and performing dance covers of popular Kpop songs with helping her land her role in “One Battle After Another” as Leonardo DiCaprio’s daughter. “Bad” is the first single off the kpop groups’ 14th mini album, “Golden Hour: Part. 5” and drops on Friday

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Rosalía Praises Beyoncé During Houston Show - Rosalía just wrapped her show in Houston, Texas but before she could go she had to praise a Houston icon: Beyoncé. Clips from Tuesday night’s show see the singer take a moment to talk about her previous visits to the Longhorn state and how much she loves Queen B. Rosalía said, “You're so lucky because Beyoncé is from here." She continued, “Bey is incredible, she's such a creative force…we've all learned so much from her. She's such a great artist, and I've looked up to her since a lot of years ago." Rosalía’s next tour stop is Las Vegas this Saturday.

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Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Album, "Lost Weekend" - Phoebe Bridgers has announced her long-awaited third solo album, "Lost Weekend," is set to drop on August 14th. On top of that, the first single from the project is out today. The project is her first solo release since 2020’s “Punisher,” ending a six-year gap between albums. Bridgers has been building anticipation through surprise pop-up performances, including a phones-free show at Madison Square Garden. Aside from the release date, Bridgers has mostly kept details about “Lost Weekend” under wraps.

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Beabadoobee Announces New Album "Pylon" With A Ton Of Features - Beabadoobee has announced her fourth album, "Pylon," and released its lead single, "Sun Has Set." The new record leans into a heavier sound and features collaborators including Hayley Williams, Brendan Yates, Chino Moreno, and even members of The 1975. The album's title was apparently inspired by power-line towers that reminded Beabadoobee of home while dealing with the isolation of touring. As for the song "Sun Has Set," Beabadoobee shared that many tracks on the album are things she wished she could say to people, describing the track's message as: "I hate you" and "You're gonna stay here and listen to how much I hate you. “Pylon” drops on September 18th.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Turning "The Warriors" Into A Broadway Musical - The cult classic 1979 film "The Warriors" is hitting Broadway as a musical, thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis. "Warriors" follows a fictitious New York City gang from Coney Island to the Bronx and back after they are framed for the murder of respected gang leader Cyrus. One major difference between the stage production and the film: the Warriors gang is now made up entirely of females. The production marks a return to the Broadway stage for Miranda, as it is his first new full-length original stage musical since "Hamilton" made him famous.  "Warriors" will begin previews March 2027 at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with an official opening in April.

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"Sea Of Thieves" Video Game Getting Live-Action Movie Adaptation - Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty revealed to “Entertainment Weekly” that a live-action adaptation of the hit game "Sea Of Thieves" is in development. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” director Destin Daniel Cretton is attached as a producer. While details are light for now, Booty explained that adapting the game is unique because “the main character of a 'Sea Of Thieves' game is actually the player and the community,” and that the game’s cooperative spirit and social nature will help shape the film’s tone. The movie is one of roughly a dozen Xbox projects currently in development for film and television. Other adaptations in the pipeline include new entries tied to "Fallout," "Minecraft," "Wolfenstein," and "Gears Of War."

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"Boyhood" Returning To Theaters For 12th Anniversary - “Boyhood,” the Richard Linklater movie shot over 12 years, is celebrating its 12 year anniversary by heading back to theaters. “The way life chugs along, you look up and it’s been 12 years since the movie came out and it’s kind of crazy. But the whole project was untraditional. We’d get together for a few weeks every year and film, so it ended up taking up a big chunk of our lives,” Linklater shares in a statement. The cast, including Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, and Ellar Coltrane, will also reunite on July 18th in Austin for a special screening and Q&A. After that, “Boyhood” will return to theaters beginning July 31st, and theaters will show the recorded Q&A.

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Replica Of "Spider-Man's" Apartment Open To Public In New York City - “Spider-Man” fans will soon be able to step inside a life-size recreation of Peter Parker’s apartment during a one-day pop-up event on Saturday celebrating the release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in New York City. The immersive experience also includes a playful Zillow listing describing the fictional home as a one-bedroom loft complete with a "Spider-Suit workshop," "super-strength training area," and "spider-research center." The listing leans into the superhero theme with amenities such as "villain-proof locks," a "friendly neighborhood," a "villain-exclusion zone," and an "absence of local crime." Fans can reserve a spot online for up to 10 people per group and catch “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters on July 31st.

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Netflix To Air The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Ceremony - Bill Maher will receive the Mark Twain prize for American Humor this Sunday, with some big stars in attendance: John Mellencamp is set to appear at the gala, along with Louis C.K., Whitney Cummings, Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Jay Leno, Stephen A. Smith and others. If you can't make it to the Kennedy Center to see the festivities for yourself, it was announced yesterday that Netflix will stream the event starting July 21.

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Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You" Scores Big For Netflix - Harlan Coben's novels continue to print money for Netflix. His latest collab with the streamer, "I Will Find You," had the biggest premiere week for any new Netflix series so far this year. The previous best premiere week for a Netflix series in 2026 was "His & Hers" back in January. The eight-episode series stars Sam Worthington as a man wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his son. When he learns the boy may still be alive, he breaks out of prison to find his son and prove his innocence. Netflix has mined many of Harlan Coben's works; "I Will Find You" is the 13th series adaptation of one of Coben’s books by the streamer.

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Peacock Cancels "Ponies" After One Season - Peacock has announced it won't be moving forward with "Ponies." The series was a one-and-done for the streamer; starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, "Ponies" debuted its entire eight-episode first season on Peacock on January 15. While the show seemed to be a hit with critics, receiving mostly positive reviews and holding a 94-percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it failed to make an appearance on the Nielsen streaming top 10 charts following its release. Co-creator/executive producer David Iserson thanked fans on Instagram, adding that he had hopes the show would continue somewhere, some way. "Goodbye to Bea and Twila for now," he wrote, adding, "I hope we all get to visit them again."

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JD Vance's Visit Gives Huge Boost To "The View" - The ladies of "The View" may not be politically aligned with the Vice President, but there's no denying his appearance on the talk show was a gift. JD Vance's visit last week was a huge win for the show; it drew 3.3-million viewers, giving "The View" its largest audience since 2024. According to the network, the show's audience was the largest since November 6, 2024, the day after the presidential election. It also was the second most-watched telecast since January 11, 2021.

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Terry Crews Set To Host Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Special - Terry Crews has been tapped to host NBC and Macy’s 50th Annual “4th of July Fireworks” celebration, which will air live from New York City on July 4th. The special will feature performances from artists including Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey, and Blake Shelton, alongside a massive fireworks display across the city skyline. NBC says the event’s 27-minute musical score, produced by Jason Howland, is “inspired by the enduring spirit of America” and will accompany more than 85-thousand fireworks shells and a laser show at the Brooklyn Bridge. Catch the spectacle on NBC and simulcast live on Peacock on July 4th at 8PM Eastern.

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Keke Palmer Taking Sean Evans Romance "One Wing At A Time" - Keke Palmer addressed her rumored romance with Sean Evans during Spotify’s Conversations That Channel Culture panel at Cannes Lions yesterday, after the pair were recently spotted together in Brooklyn. When asked by Jay Shetty if she was serious about the “Hot Ones” host, Palmer played it cool, saying, “We hangin out, you know what I mean?”  But Keke did pull back the curtain just a little bit. She praised Evans as “my guy” and said they’re taking things “day by day” and “one wing at a time.” The conversation comes after the two revisited their chemistry on Palmer’s podcast, “Baby, This is Keke Palmer,” where Evans showered her with praise as “very charismatic,” “smart,” and “beautiful.”  After the episode dropped, fans were practically begging the two to get together. Palmer has since admitted that she is now “open to love,” and she and Evans were even spotted grabbing dinner in Brooklyn earlier this month.

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Kendall Jenner And Jacob Elordi Taking Next Step In Relationship - Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have reportedly taken their relationship to the next level after months of quietly dating. A source spilled to “Page Six” that the two have “made things official” and that Jenner “definitely sees a future” with the actor, adding the pair have been “basically inseparable” since getting together.  The insider added that they’re in a phase where they “want to do everything together” and that things have become “pretty serious.” The couple is expected to celebrate Elordi’s upcoming birthday together in Australia. The two sparked romance rumors last month after they were spotted on dates in Hawaii, California, and even Japan.

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Sources Confirm Blake Lively Is NOT Invited To Taylor Swift's Wedding - According to multiple sources cited by “Us Weekly,” Blake Lively was not invited to the upcoming wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. One insider claimed, “Blake understands why she wouldn’t be invited and that it would be a media frenzy,” adding that “she isn’t upset about not being invited, but of course, she would love to be there to support her and Travis.”  The report comes after Swift and Lively’s friendship was reportedly strained when Swift’s name became connected to Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Another source said Lively is “at peace” with how things “played out” and has “put that chapter behind her,” despite the pair allegedly remaining distant in the wake of the notorious legal battle.  The insider further alleged that “they haven’t been in touch in several months, and their last correspondence was only a few casual texts back and forth,” concluding, “that is the extent of their friendship.” A separate source previously claimed the text exchange between her and Lively used as evidence in court was “really hard” for Swift, explaining it “made her feel exposed and kind of violated… that doesn’t sit well with her.”

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Joe Manganiello Reveals Secret 7-Year "Near Death" Battle With Autoimmune Disease - Joe Manganiello is opening up about his traumatic and life changing health journey in his upcoming memoir, “Bloodlines,” revealing a seven-year struggle with what he describes as "a cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses." The book’s synopsis detailed the actor suffered from "chronic pain, a life-saving organ amputation, existential crisis and a prolonged fight for survival” that included “multiple near-death experiences.”  As traditional medicine failed to provide solutions, Manganiello explored an unconventional path involving "shamans, pagan rituals, ancient myths, long-lost family records and the rebirth of his own spirituality." Reflecting on the experience, he said, “It was the most brutally difficult time of my life, one I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, but also my greatest adventure."  He added, "I hope that what I went through on this journey can give readers hope that answers and healing may lie for them on the other side of whatever they are fighting through." Looking back on writing the memoir, Manganiello said, “The process of writing this book gave me the gift of perspective that helped me to see that my suffering was a cocoon from which I would emerge forever changed.” Joe’s memoir will be released on October 13th and is available for preorder now.

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Red Carpet Photog Gets Handsy With Millie Alcock Until Superman Steps In: Heroes don't always wear capes; sometimes they wear suits. Milly Alcock was walking the red carpet at the premiere of "Supergirl" Monday when a photographer made the mistake of putting his hands on the actor from behind in an effort to get the shot he wanted. David Corenswet, who plays Superman in the film, stepped in, letting him know in no uncertain terms that he was out of line, approaching the man with a gesture that said "back off." Message received: the photog nodded, realizing he had overstepped.

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Kate Cassidy Admits Losing BF After Constantly Comparing Him To Liam Payne: Kate Cassidy, former GF for two years to Liam Payne, is having trouble letting go and it's costing her. In a TikTok video, she explained that the bar the late singer set in her mind caused her last boyfriend to break things off. Things were going well until she started holding Liam up as the gold standard. "If they don’t hit all the checkmarks, I tend to either back away or almost like resent this person…There are certain times that I would get so angry with this guy because I physically would be like 'Liam would do this, so why aren’t you doing this?'" Cassidy says she knows she's at fault, adding "Personally, I’d leave too. I respect the guy for knowing his worth. Comparing someone to an ex is unfair."

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"Off Campus" Co-Stars Mika Abdalla And Josh Heuston Are Dating IRL: An on-screen working relationship has turned into an off-screen real one. "Off Campus" co-stars Mika Abdalla and Josh Heuston were seen in Paris having a date night, engaging in a kiss at one point. Rumors had been circulating for weeks that the two were together, and now it seems we can move that story from the "rumor" column" to the one marked "it's really happening."

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Whitney Houston's Family Fires Back At Oprah Winfrey's Claims The Singer Was High On Her Show: After Oprah Winfrey told the story at Cannes Lions of a wasted Whitney Houston falling off the stage at soundcheck prior to performing on her show, the late singer's estate has fired back. Pat Houston, who runs the estate, explained to "TMZ," "Whitney absolutely fell off the stage, but it was during a sound check, and it was due to the darkness of the area and her unfamiliarity with the stage. She was absolutely not high." Pat added, "Whitney’s humanity included triumphs and struggles, but on that day, she showed up as the professional and gifted artist she always worked to be. We owe her the dignity of telling the truth, not repeating myths."

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Riley Gaines Questions The Existence Of...Helen Keller?: Here's one we hadn't heard before. Former collegiate swimmer and conservative personality Riley Gaines was on the "The Katie Miller Podcast" when the host asked her about conspiracy theories she held. Gaines responded "Like Helen Keller, if I’m being honest with you, did she really exist? Like, did she really exist? I can’t wrap my mind around it. Like you’re telling me there’s a woman who can’t see, she can’t hear, but she wrote a book?" She acknowledged it was an odd take. "That’s going to be the part that’s clipped, by the way. It’s going to be, like, ‘'Riley is so stupid and doesn’t actually think Helen Keller is real.' OK, fine, maybe, but I don’t know...I think it doesn’t sit right with me."

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YouTuber MrBeast Once Tipped A Pizza Delivery Driver $10,000: A pizza delivery driver was in for quite the treat when he delivered pizza to YouTuber MrBeast. Why? Because the YouTube megastar tipped him $10,000! MrBeast shared the story while on the “Flagrant Podcast,” saying that at first, the driver “didn’t really react too much.” But then, the driver came back to his house the next day - and MrBeast was then worried he’d ask for more money! But that wasn’t the case. "When I opened the door, he just started crying," MrBeast said. “[H]e was like I didn't even think this money was real, I just took tomorrow off work, and I haven't seen my kids in so long because I work every day, I just gotta spend a day with my daughter, this is the greatest day of my life," the driver said to him.

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TikTok Stars Nara Smith and Becca Bloom Part Of New Season Of “Project Runway”: Season 22 of “Project Runway” returns to Bravo on July 9! Heidi Klum, Law Roach, and Nina Garcia are back as judges with Christian Siriano as a mentor. Tyra Banks will also be part of this season as a recurring judge. In addition to them, there will be quite a few cameos this season - including from TikTok stars Nara Smith and Becca Bloom! We don’t know too many details just yet, so be sure to tune in.

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Influencer Lyss Okada Welcomes Baby Girl: Congratulations to influencer Lyss Okada, who welcomed her daughter, Akira Jade! She shared the news on Instagram, posting a carousel of pics of her and Akira in matching pajamas from her bed at home. This comes just weeks after her ex-boyfriend and alleged baby daddy, Philadelphia Eagles player Fred Johnson, allegedly kicked her out of the house. Fred was part of the baby announcement on Instagram back in December and their gender reveal post back in January, but he’s not included in Akira’s announcement post.

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Taylor Swift Brings Lainey Wilson On Stage For Surprise Tight End University Peformance - We told you that Taylor Swift accompanied Travis Kelce to the annual Tight End University event. The event closed with the "Tight Ends & Friends" concert, and if you have a concert, and you have Taylor Swift...there's a chance she'll take the stage. And she did. The event included performances by country stars Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson and Chase Rice. Then Taylor took the stage to close out the show, ending with a performance of "Love Story" where she brought Wilson back out to join her.

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Olivia Rodrigo Shares Inspiration Behind Daisy Chain Festival - Olivia Rodrigo revealed this week that she was putting on an all-women music festival this August, Daisy Chain Fields, featuring acts including Chappell Roan, Doechii, and KATSEYE. Yesterday she sat down with “Good Morning America” and shared her inspiration for the big event. She said the festival’s name was inspired by a vision of “girls sitting underneath a tree” making flower crowns and friendship bracelets, adding that a daisy chain symbolizes people connected as part of something bigger. Rodrigo also shared that the first person she called for advice about putting together a music festival was Sarah McLachlan, calling the Lilith Fair founder a “total trailblazer." Rodrigo also hinted fans could see some pretty big musical moments happening at the festival, teasing that she and Stevie Nicks could perform together, saying “We might make that happen…We’ll see. Can’t give too much away.”

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Este Haim Says The Iconic "Stevie Knicks" Shirts Were All Taylor Swift's Idea - Este Haim is giving credit to Taylor Swift for the now-viral Knicks-themed shirts she, Swift, and her sister Alana wore during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. "Taylor is a genius," Este told “People,” explaining that "she was the one that came up with the idea, and Alana was the one that executed it." The HAIM bassist even joked, "I just was the body, the vessel that housed the shirt." Este said her "Knickole Kidman" design was inspired by the sisters' admiration for Nicole Kidman, noting, "it's no secret that we love her, we're huge fans of hers." Reflecting on the shirts' popularity, which also included Swift's "Stevie Knicks" and Alana's "Knickleback," Este said, "seeing other people embrace the idea was really fun."

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Bebe Rexha Gets First Billboard #1 With "Dirty Blonde" - Bebe Rexha is celebrating a major milestone as her fourth studio album, “Dirty Blonde,” debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart, marking her first appearance atop the ranking. Posting on Instagram, Bebe thanked her fans for the achievement writing, “i’m at a loss for words. thank you to everyone who supported this album so far... im so grateful.” Bebe’s album promotions got her a special appearance on “Love Island U.K.’s” Monday broadcast. During her villa performance, Rexha introduced her new single "Sad Girls" after playfully asking, "Hold up... where's my baddie Jasmine [Müller]?" She also offered some advice to contestant Simba Kudyiwa, telling him, "Be nice, you're being a bad boy," to which he replied, "I promise."

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Olivia Dean Releases Additional Tickets For Her US Tour - Olivia Dean is giving fans another shot at seeing her on the road, releasing a new batch of tickets for the North American leg of her “The Art of Loving Live” tour. The tour, which kicks off July 10th in San Francisco, has seen a ton of demand since its first dates sold out. Dean’s time on the road has expanded multiple times, including added shows at London’s O2 Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden. “Due to some production changes we’ve been able to release some additional tickets for these shows!” Dean shares in a post to social media, urging her fans to pre-register for tickets by Thursday at 5PM to get access to the sale. The new batch of tickets go on sale this Friday at 10AM local time.

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Doja Cat Says Leaked Songs Are Actually Just AI - Doja Cat shut down rumors about supposed leaked songs making the rounds online, insisting the tracks are AI-generated and not hers. The artist wrote on X, “All of those songs that are leaking that they’re saying are mine are AI. None of it is me.” The singer added, “Really disappointed in everyone thinking that’s me.” The apparently fake songs had sparked rumors among fans that they were unreleased material from her latest album, "Vie."

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Lisa Working on New Solo Album - In a new cover story for “Vanity Fair,” Lisa revealed that she has already begun work on her second solo album, just months after releasing her debut solo project, “Alter Ego,” last year. But it may not be right around the corner. The BLACKPINK star is currently just exploring ideas right now, recording in the U.S., with a loose concept apparently tied to her upcoming Las Vegas residency. “Alter Ego” debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200, making Lisa the second member of Blackpink to grab a solo top-ten album debut, following Rosé’s “Rosie.”

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Criterion Announces Deluxe $600 Stanley Kubrick Box Set - Most film historians would rank Stanley Kubrick as one of the top five film directors in history. Now, Criterion is honoring the world of Kubrick with a new deluxe box set spotlighting his 13 films. Coming in at $600, the Complete Kubrick box set features 30 discs that have 4K restorations of films like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Clockwork Orange,” “The Shining,” and “Full Metal Jacket,” over 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, new commentary tracks, screen tests, and more. Pre-ordering is underway, and the full set will be officially released in October.

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Keke Palmer And Sean Evans Are Taking Their Romance “One Wing At A Time” - So, are Keke Palmer and “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans a thing, or are they not a thing? Well, Keke gave an update yesterday while on a panel for Spotify’s Conversations That Channel Culture at Cannes. Host Jay Shetty literally asked her if she’s “serious about Sean Evans.” Her response? “Oh, we’re talking about this? First of all, I love Sean Evans. I love Sean. Hey, Sean! That’s my guy,” she said at first. But when Shetty pressed her about all the viral pics of the two of them out together in Brooklyn, the “Scream Queens” star gave us a bit more. She said that they’re “hanging out” and that they “never know what could arise” from it, as they’re taking “it day by day, one wing at a time, so to speak.”

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“Bachelor” Nation’s Ashley Iaconetti Thinks We’ll See Taylor Frankie Paul’s “Bachelorette” Season - So, will we get a chance to see Taylor Frankie Paul’s “Bachelorette” season? “Bachelor” Nation star Ashley Iaconetti thinks so! “I think that as the court decides that she’s more and more able to be with her child full time, it’s likely we could probably see the series,” she spilled. Ashley. who fully admits that she’s also a fan of the franchise, does look forward to hopefully getting to see Taylor’s journey.

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Season 3 Of “Big Little Lies” Is “In Process” - We have an update on the long-awaited third season of “Big Little Lies”! While on Monday night’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Reese Witherspoon confirmed herself that the third season’s currently “in process, for sure.” Fallon commented that author Liane Moriarity’s new sequel book, “Big Little Truths,” is set to drop August 25, to which Reese confirmed that the book will help guide the upcoming third season. "You'll see where we're at," she said. "We are making the TV show based on that book."

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Zendaya Shares Rare Selfie With Tom Holland - We know that Tom Holland just confirmed that he and Zendaya are married… and now she’s shared a rare PDA selfie of the two of them to Insta. No, it has nothing to do with a wedding, but it is a sweet selfie of Tom leaning over and kissing the top of Zendaya’s head, as she smiles. The pic was part of her round-up from their “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” press tour stop in Rome.

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You Can Win Famed Dad’s Car from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as 40th Anniversary Nears - If you’ve spent the last 40 years wishing you could cut school, borrow a high-end sports car, and race through the streets of Chicago, your fantasy might be within arm’s reach. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is teaming up with Paramount Pictures for a massive double-whammy celebration. Both the casino and the iconic 1986 John Hughes comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” are turning 40 this summer, and celebrating the milestone by giving away a replica of one of the most famous cars in the history of film. From June 1 through June 25, Club Serrano members can try their luck at winning a Ferrari-inspired replica of Cameron Frye’s dad’s legendary sports car: a red Modena Spyder Convertible. Unlike the movie, where the pristine red convertible met a tragic, window-smashing demise at the bottom of a ravine after Cameron kicked it in a fit of rage, this one is ready to hit the road. The winner will be selected at a finale event on June 25 at the Overlook Bar on the second floor of the Highland Casino.

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