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Peacock has ordered its first live-action Fast & Furious series for a planned 2028 debut. The move could turn the blockbuster film franchise into a lasting television universe, but the show still has no announced title, cast or story.
October 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM EDT
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Kendrick’s second feature as a director gives Netflix’s long-developing adaptation a new creative lead—but casting and a release date remain unsettled.
September 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM EDT
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Swift’s new video, directed by the singer and starring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, will debut during the VMAs on September 27—two days after the song’s release and as she receives the show’s inaugural Artist Director Honors.
September 26, 2026 at 1:41 PM EDT
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Project Suncatcher is moving from research paper to orbital experiment, with Google preparing to test its AI chips aboard a prototype satellite. The mission could begin a new chapter in computing—but it is still much closer to a laboratory demonstration than a space-based data center.
September 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM EDT
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Netflix will open a ticketed ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ immersive experience at Netflix House locations in Dallas and Philadelphia this November, giving fans interactive challenges, live actors, music and character encounters. Tickets start at $39, with sales opening to Netflix members on September 29 and the general public on October 1.
September 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT
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Paramount Skydance and 12 states settled their antitrust fight over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, clearing a path toward one of Hollywood’s largest mergers while imposing film-production, worker-protection, cable-pricing and news-independence commitments.
September 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT
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Nick Cannon has announced a 20-city North American arena tour for Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation, beginning November 10 in Oakland. The move turns the long-running comedy franchise’s interactive television formula into a larger live-events test, with presales beginning September 22 and general sales opening September 24.
September 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM EDT
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Madonna will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, marking her first live performance at the ceremony since the infamous 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. The booking is also a reminder of how closely Madonna’s legacy is tied to the VMAs’ identity.
September 16, 2026 at 9:04 PM EDT
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American Idol will film its upcoming 25th season in the Atlanta area, ending the show’s long association with Los Angeles. The relocation comes as reality production in the region continues to shrink and producers chase stronger financial incentives elsewhere.
September 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM EDT
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The 78th Emmy Awards aired Monday, September 14, with The Pitt defending its drama crown, Hacks closing its run and Widow’s Bay chasing a comedy-season record. Here is what the nomination totals and early wins really meant.
September 14, 2026 at 8:17 PM EDT
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A federal jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of five charges tied to an alleged plot against Quando Rondo that ended with the death of Rondo’s cousin. Durk remains in custody ahead of a separate racketeering-related trial scheduled for October 5.
September 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM EDT
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Multiple outlets report that Lady Gaga and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, have welcomed their first child. Here is what has been corroborated—and what remains unknown—as of September 12, 2026.
September 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM EDT
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The rapper will lead the September 27 ceremony, which marks the VMAs’ first West Coast broadcast since 2017. His appointment gives MTV a host tied to the awards’ history, Los Angeles culture and the production itself.
September 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT
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Saturday Night Live will begin Season 52 on September 26 with NBA champion Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE making its musical-guest debut. The first four episodes also feature Dakota Johnson, Shane Gillis, Inde Navarrette, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams.
September 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM EDT
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As Toronto’s 2026 festival opens, its push toward younger audiences and independent cinema reflects a wider industry shift: Gen Z is returning to theaters, but mainly when the experience feels distinctive, social and worth leaving home for.
September 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM EDT
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Nathan Fielder’s surprise documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is not just another Theranos retelling. Its secret production and intimate access point to Hollywood’s growing interest in real stories that offer both built-in recognition and unusual narrative risk.
September 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show won seven Emmys, including the live variety special prize. The sweep reflects a rare alignment of performance, stage design, choreography and broadcast engineering.
September 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
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From Detroit’s free jazz festival and Chicago’s packed music calendar to Choctaw cultural traditions and family fairs in North Carolina, Labor Day weekend 2026 is closing out summer with concerts, festivals and community celebrations nationwide.
September 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM EDT
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Netflix is developing Ravenloft, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons drama centered on the tragic origins of vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich. John August is attached to write and executive produce, with Alfonso Cuarón and Hasbro Entertainment among the project’s producers.
September 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT
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Vertical microdramas—serialized stories built for phone screens and often delivered in episodes of one to three minutes—have moved from a niche imported from China to a fast-growing global entertainment business. Research firm Omdia estimates the category generated $11 billion worldwide in 2025 and could reach $14 billion by the end of 2026, while FOX Entertainment has invested in the space and committed to producing more than 200 vertical titles.
September 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM EDT
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Lionel Richie checked himself into a St. Louis hospital after performing at The Muny on August 29, according to reports. The 77-year-old singer was reportedly admitted for testing and precautionary observation after appearing fatigued during the final song of his set. His representatives have not publicly disclosed a diagnosis or confirmed his current condition.
September 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT
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Ella Langley’s country hit “Choosin’ Texas” remains at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, extending its run to 20 weeks and becoming the chart’s longest-leading non-holiday song.
September 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM EDT
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its massive theatrical run, with the superhero blockbuster poised to pass Avatar: The Way of Water as it approaches $2.33 billion worldwide.
August 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM EDT
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Tom Cruise is getting back behind the wheel as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a long-awaited Days of Thunder sequel, with Anne Hathaway joining the cast as a race team owner and engineer nearly four decades after the original movie.
August 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reuniting as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, returning to the supernatural world of the 1998 cult favorite with a new generation of witches and another battle against the family's centuries-old curse.
August 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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Shatara Michelle Ford’s second feature follows three queer Black friends searching for a missing companion while confronting work, identity and the pressures of living by other people’s expectations.
August 23, 2026 at 10:35 PM EDT
