“31 Candles,” a romantic comedy from “Exmas” director Jonah Feingold, has been acquired by Level 33 Entertainment. The film will hit theaters in North America later this year. Level 33 will also represent “31 Candles” for international sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. “31 Candles” follows a 30-year-old New Yorker named Leo Kadner (Feingold), […]
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‘Club Shay Shay’ Host Shannon Sharpe Sued for $50 Million Over Alleged Sexual Assault
Shannon Sharpe, a former pro footballer who is now the host of the popular “Club Shay Shay” podcast, has been sued for $50 million over the alleged sexual assault of a young woman. According to a lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe on Sunday in Nevada state court, 56-year-old Sharpe met the plaintiff at the […]
5 Reasons Why Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Sinners’ Ruled the Box Office
Director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan’s R-rated horror thriller “Sinners” was No. 1 at the box office over the weekend, earning $45 million domestically and $61 million globally. Those ticket sales, the biggest debut in post-pandemic times for an original film, are a testament to Coogler and Jordan’s box office bankability. They also […]
WWE Acquires Mexican Wrestling Promotion AAA, First Joint Show Set for June in Los Angeles
La puerta prohibida está abierta. WWE has announced the acquisition of AAA, one of the biggest professional wrestling promotions in Mexico, from Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company Fillip. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q3 2025. The announcement was made as part of […]
‘The Last of Us’ Director Mark Mylod on Filming That Death Scene With ‘Tears Running Down My Face’ and Why Changes to the Game Were Made
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 2 of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,” now streaming on Max. Director Mark Mylod was brought to tears filming the heart-breaking final moments of Sunday night’s episode of “The Last of Us.” Gamers who have played “The Last of Us Part II” have long known […]
Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton to Co-Headline Healing Appalachia, as the Recovery-Focused Fest Moves to the Stars’ Home State, Kentucky (EXCLUSIVE)
Healing Appalachia, which bills itself as “the largest recovery-based music festival,” is moving to eastern Kentucky this September after five years of gathering in West Virginia. Making the move with the fest is its co-founder and perennial headliner, Tyler Childers, joined this year by a co-headliner, Chris Stapleton, who’ll be making his Healing Appalachia debut […]
Jon M. Chu, Megan Thee Stallion, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and More to Be Honored at Fourth Annual Gold House Gold Gala
Jon M. Chu, Megan Thee Stallion, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ang Lee are among the stars who will be honored at the fourth annual Gold House Gala in May. This year, the Gold Gala will take place on May 10 at the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Over 600 guests are expected to convene, celebrating the […]
‘Succession’ Star Alan Ruck Joins Horror-Thriller ‘Corporate Retreat’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alan Ruck, fresh off HBO’s “Succession,” has been cast in the upcoming horror-thriller “Corporate Retreat.” He joins an ensemble that also includes Rosanna Arquette (“Pulp Fiction”) and Ashton Sanders (“Moonlight”). Ruck portrayed Connor Roy on the Emmy-winning “Succession,” for which the show’s cast twice won the SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in […]
‘Squid Game’ Success Stems From Netflix’s Local-First Strategy, Says Asia Content VP Minyoung Kim: ‘We Always Aspire to Make Big, Bold Swings’
While Hollywood scrambles to reverse-engineer global hits, Netflix’s secret to creating the phenomenon “Squid Game” turns out to be surprisingly simple. In an entertainment landscape where global streaming platforms often chase universal appeal, Netflix finds worldwide success by doubling down on cultural specificity. Minyoung Kim, Netflix’s VP of content for Asia (ex-India), reveals that the […]
Whoopi Goldberg, JD Vance and More Pay Tribute to Pope Francis: He Remembered ‘That Christ’s Love Enveloped Believer and Non-Believer’
Whoopi Goldberg, JD Vance and more have paid tribute to Pope Francis after the Catholic Church leader died on Monday at the age of 88. Vatican officials confirmed the Pope’s death, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell saying in a statement: “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church. He […]