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The Hallmark Channel continues to drop new original content this summer with its latest romance film, Absolutely Devoted to You. Kimberley Sustad leads the way as a hard-working segment producer at a morning show who hopes to finally secure a promotion by reuniting a once-beloved boy band on air. Unfortunately, the group’s main heartthrob (Jesse Metcalfe) refuses to participate, causing problems for the producer that are further complicated by their budding feelings. You probably already know how this will end, but is it still worth a watch? Keep reading to find out! The Gist: Kaitlin Thompson (Kimberley Sustad) has worked…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day keeps flying high, as Sony Pictures‘ superhero blockbuster starring Tom Holland and Zendaya has more reasons to celebrate with its second weekend at the box office. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton‘s movie grossed $43 million on Friday as it looks to collect $143 million for its sophomore frame and remain atop the chart, with a weekend decline around 60 percent. If that projection holds, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will nab the third-best domestic second weekend ever. The studio is estimating that the film will bring its North American total to $653 million by Sunday, giving it the…
Getty Starz is working on a new Black rodeo series, and the first stars have been announced! The upcoming untitled family drama is set in the world of Black rodeo in Texas, with DeWanda Wise, Tian Richards, and Marcus Mitchell starring in series regular roles. What is the new series about? Infused with hip hop swagger and country soul, the series unfolds in Southeast Texas, where rodeo isn’t just what you do – it’s who you are. At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind. Driven by…
For years, streaming companies have fought to win the biggest screen in your house. Now, they’re increasingly fighting for the one in your pocket. As more Americans cut the cord and watch video wherever they are, smartphones have become one of the industry’s most important battlegrounds. A new report from Counterpoint Research suggests that shift is only accelerating, with premium smartphones reaching a record 29% share of the global smartphone market during the first half of 2026. Apple and Samsung accounted for 84% of those premium devices, giving the two companies an outsized influence over the hardware millions of people…
Anna Faris’ Son Jack, 13, Makes Rare Public Appearance at Scary Movie 6 PremiereAnna Faris wasn’t quite sure how to approach being a mom. In fact, the Scary Movie star admitted that she had some trouble relating to her fellow parents while raising her and ex-husband Chris Pratt’s 13-year-old son Jack. “I didn’t always feel like I fit in with the mothers of the parents of his friends,” Faris exclusively shared with E! News at the Aug. 7 premiere of Spa Weekend in Las Vegas. “I always felt like I was kind of messing up somehow. I know I’m doing…
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” now playing in theaters. As “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” director Destin Daniel Cretton delved deep into development, he spent time figuring out which villains would be most exciting to watch in an action sequence. “Brand New Day” has no shortage of villains, from The Scorpion (Michael Mando) and crime boss Tombstone (Marvin Jones) to Jean Grey (Sadie Sink). One particular idea he had was to bring in The Hand, the mystical clan of ninja assassins. “What better foe to put him up against than a bunch of magic ninjas?” Cretton…
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Disney+ has announced another reboot of “The Mickey Mouse Club,” an iconic kids’ show responsible for igniting the careers of many pop culture icons. The Disney program’s first iteration came out in 1955, and it was revived and renamed “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” in the early ’90s, with Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, and more added to the lineup. The announcement about the upcoming reboot was made in mid-July 2026, with more talent joining the legacy variety show. As a new generation of young performers showcases their…
Monica Barbaro is in the thick of her rom-com summer — and she’s opening up about what’s next. In a wide-ranging interview with Josh Horowitz on his Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote her new film, One Night Only, Barbaro teased what audiences can expect from Luca Guadagnino‘s Artificial, the upcoming film about the OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, starring Andrew Garfield. “One day, we would show up, and Luca would be like, ‘This is a — what was the word he used? A zany comedy?’ No. ‘Madcap,’” the actress said. “He would basically be like, ‘This is a madcap comedy.’…
There are many false and inaccurate reports circulating in the media regarding Perez and the circumstances surrounding this situation. We want to confirm that Perez remains hospitalized under Florida’s Baker Act. His communication has been extremely limited and confined to immediate family, medical providers, and others directly involved in his care. He has not communicated with the media or issued any public statements. The only statements regarding Perez that should be considered credible and authorized are those published directly on PerezHilton.com. Perez’s condition remains serious but stable. He experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery…
Over the past decade, popular music has undergone a radical transformation. What once were omnipresent hits defining global culture are now perceived as fragments of a more diverse ecosystem, driven by the rise of streaming, the continuing influence of social media, and the multiplicity of platforms. The much-lamented, much-debated “death of monoculture” has become a subject of concern, and one of the key factors behind this shift is the decline of strategic artist collaborations, aka “featurings.” In fact, the slow disappearance of monoculture is reflected in the Grammys’ Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category. The category is a barometer of how…