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‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Extended Look to Debut on Netflix Hours Before It Hits YouTube

August 6, 2026

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We’re getting a Rockstar Games partnership with Netflix before Grand Theft Auto VI — and that’s totally fine by us.

Ahead of the highly anticipated video game’s November release, 13 years in the making, the streamer is set to debut “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. ET. The teaser will then stream on YouTube later that day at 9 p.m. ET.

“Grand Theft Auto reveals have become cultural moments in the

Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered records — now watch the rest of the Spider-Man movies at home

August 2, 2026

It’s an important weekend for Peter Parker fans with the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in theaters. With the popular superhero on the minds of many, this is the perfect time to watch your favorite Spider-Man movies on streaming.

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If you subscribe to Disney+, then you’re in luck. Every live-action Spider-Man movie — except Brand New Day, which is now in theaters — released this century is now

The Barbie Sequel Is A Mess & No One Has Written A Word Of The Script

July 31, 2026

Warner Bros. has until the end of the year to lock down contracts for the Barbie sequel, or the rights will revert to Mattel.

Barbie was one of those movies that not only never should have worked, but it never should have worked as well as it did. It was a miracle that it was as good as it was, and the fact that it also managed to connect with audiences so profoundly is the kind of thing that movie studios dream of. Warner Bros. must have known they had something special, which is why they made

Chilling GPS tracking of Netflix star Nims Purja appears to show final movements before devastating avalanche

July 31, 2026

Nimal Purja remains missing after this morning’s devastating avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan and his final movements make for concerning reading.

The legendary mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 on the notoriously difficult mountain, which boasts the 12th highest peak in the world, when the avalanche struck yesterday (Thursday 30 July).

Two bodies have already been recovered and there are serious fears for the other climbers, who haven’t been heard from, but have been seen via a d

Mahershala Ali Officially Seals Blade’s Fate After 7 Years

July 31, 2026

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Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash | Fox Sports 1450 WVAX-AM 102.9FM

July 30, 2026

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film “Once,” died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

ATC Management told broadcaster RTE Hansard’s family was “deeply shocked and heartbroken.”

News of his death brought tributes from fellow musicians including Bruce Springsteen, who said on Instagram he was “heartbroken” at the loss of “a great musician, a g

Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

July 30, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press, which founded and for decades owned the Golden Globe Awards, have sued Penske Media Corporation and others, alleging they engaged in fraud to acquire the valuable awards show in an attempt to create an entertainment industry monopoly.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in California on Tuesday alleges that Penske Media and owner Jay Penske colluded with holding company Eldridge Industries and its CEO Todd Boehly to fuel a backlash and

IT Crowd star leads tributes to Glen Hansard after Oscar-winning star’s death

July 29, 2026

Chris O’Dowd shared a heartbreaking tribute to his darling friend Glen Hansard, who died following a road traffic collision in Co. Dublin on Wednesday

IT Crowd star Chris O’Dowd has led tributes following the heartbreaking death of his good friend, Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. The died after a road traffic collision in County Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday (July 29).

Hansard, 56, fronted the Irish group The Frames, appearing in the Irish film The Commitments. He even scored an Oscar for

‘Once’ Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

July 29, 2026

Hansard won an Oscar in 2008 for the song “Falling Slowly,” which he co-wrote for the indie musical “Once” with co-star Markéta Irglová.

LONDON — Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film “Once,” died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

ATC Management told broadcaster RTE Hansard’s family was “deeply shocked and heartbroken.”

News of his death brought tributes from fellow musicians including

‘Star Wars’ On-Set Visual Effects Workers Unionize With IATSE

July 28, 2026

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A group of visual effects workers behind several “Star Wars” franchise productions have joined IATSE for collective bargaining purposes, the union shared on Tuesday.

Per the union’s update, the new bargaining unit includes workers from the United States that worked on Jon Favreau’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” Disney+’s “Ahsoka” and the upcoming Ryan Gosling-led “Starfighter” movie.

IATSE noted that the new unit “overwhelmi

Former Golden Globes owner files $150M lawsuit against Penske Media over alleged fraud during purchase

July 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press, which founded and for decades owned the Golden Globe Awards, have sued Penske Media Corporation and others, alleging they engaged in fraud to acquire the valuable awards show in an attempt to create an entertainment industry monopoly.

The lawsuit filed in federal court in California on Tuesday alleges that Penske Media and owner Jay Penske colluded with holding company Eldridge Industries and its CEO Todd Boehly to fuel a backlash and boyco

Ari Emanuel Blasts Lawsuit Blocking $110.9 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

July 28, 2026

Ari Emanuel is stepping into the fight over Paramount’s massive Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, and the TKO CEO is not pulling any punches.

Paramount’s agreed-upon acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is currently on hold as California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general pursue legal action aimed at blocking the $110.9 billion deal.

The transaction has already been approved by shareholders, but Paramount has agreed to pause the process until the antitrust lawsuit

Ari Emanuel Urges State AGs to Drop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit

July 28, 2026

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WME Group and TKO Group Holdings CEO Ari Emanuel is urging a group of 12 state attorneys general to drop their antitrust lawsuit against the pending $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

In a new op-ed with the Wall Street Journal, Emanuel argued that states’ effort is “threatening to destroy” competition in the entertainment industry. He noted that their “trash” antitrust case “doesn’t remotely reflect reali

Warner Bros. Deal Collapse Would Cost the Ellisons $9.8 Billion

July 28, 2026

Larry Ellison and his family would be on the hook for $9.8 billion if Paramount Skydance Corp.’s deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. falls apart.

Paramount, which is run by Larry’s son David Ellison, agreed to pay Warner Bros. shareholders a $7 billion termination fee if its deal to buy the entertainment giant collapses due to regulatory issues. In February, Paramount paid $2.8 billion to Netflix Inc. to get the streaming company to abandon its pursuit of Warner Bros.

While those fees have

Warner Bros. Deal Collapse Would Cost the Ellisons $9.8 Billion

July 28, 2026

Larry Ellison and his family would be on the hook for $9.8 billion if Paramount Skydance Corp.’s deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. falls apart.

Paramount, which is run by Larry’s son David Ellison, agreed to pay Warner Bros. shareholders a $7 billion termination fee if its deal to buy the …

YouTube Premium to Include Peacock at No Extra Cost Amid Partnership With NBCUniversal

July 28, 2026

NBCUniversal and YouTube have struck a multi-year partnership that will give U.S. YouTube Premium subscribers access to ad-supported Peacock Premium starting in early 2027 at no extra cost.

The companies said the bundle will bring Peacock inside the YouTube experience for millions of subscribers, expanding access to NBCUniversal programming without requiring a separate Peacock subscription.

NBCUniversal said the deal is its largest wholesale distribution partnership for Peacock to date, while

Robert Downey Jr.’s Pay For Avengers: Doomsday And Secret Wars Revealed Along With His MCU Future

July 28, 2026

Marvel Studios brought the main cast of Avengers: Doomsday to this past weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con, but there was one actor who earned more than all of them. We are, of course, talking about Robert Downey Jr.

He earned at least $500 million for his roles in the four Avengers movies, the Iron Man trilogy, and Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming. That was as Tony Stark, and convincing the Oscar-winner to play Doctor Doom didn’t come cheap.

According to Page Six, Downey will

Memo Shows Ellison Confident Paramount-WBD Merger Will Proceed

July 27, 2026

Paramount CEO David Ellison told employees Monday in a companywide memo obtained by Variety that he remains confident the company’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will ultimately be completed despite an agreement to delay the deal while it defends against antitrust lawsuits.

Paramount announced Friday that the proposed merger will remain on hold while it defends against antitrust lawsuits filed by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general led by California. The delay c

NBCUniversal and YouTube Strike Peacock Distribution Deal, Extend YouTube TV Partnership

July 27, 2026

Comcast ($CMCSA)’s NBCUniversal and Alphabet ($GOOGL)’s YouTube reached a new multi-year agreement that will make Peacock available to U.S. YouTube Premium subscribers beginning in early 2027 while extending Peacock’s distribution on YouTube TV. The companies said the partnership represents Peacock’s largest wholesale distribution agreement to date, expanding access to its original programming and live sports.

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Paramount CEO David Ellison Allegedly Circulates Memo Showing Confidence of WBD Merger

July 27, 2026

Paramount CEO David Ellison told employees Monday in a companywide memo obtained by Variety that he remains confident the company’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will ultimately be completed despite an agreement to delay the deal while it defends against antitrust lawsuits.

Paramount announced Friday that the proposed merger will remain on hold while it defends against antitrust lawsuits filed by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general led by California. The delay c

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Disease and Skin Cancer Diagnoses

July 27, 2026

Carly Simon announced she has Parkinson’s disease. She also had surgery for basal cell carcinoma. The 83-year-old Grammy winner shared her statement with PEOPLE on July 27, saying she spent…

Carly Simon announced she has Parkinson’s disease. She also had surgery for basal cell carcinoma. The 83-year-old Grammy winner shared her statement with PEOPLE on July 27, saying she spent years adjusting before telling anyone.

Symptoms started with arthritis. Both knees hurt. One hip ached. Three joint