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Paul Walter Hauser spoke out about the Epstein files with a pin he wore to the “Resident Evil” premiere on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The numbers on the pin affixed to his black T-shirt were the coordinates of the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. “It was at one point owned by Jeffre

Bran Flakezz is anything but “Unwell.” Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz online, just emerged as one of four winners of the “Unwell Summer Games” on YouTube, created through Alex Cooper’s “Unwell” network. The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together a

Paramount has been threatening to leave California since July, when the state sued to block it from merging with Warner Bros. Discovery. Attorney General Rob Bonta has called it “blackmail” meant to stop him from enforcing antitrust law. But Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for one,

In the latest chapter of the ongoing Ed Sheeran-Macklemore-Robert Kraft situation, Sheeran and Kraft have apparently seen and raised Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian relief by donating $2 million each — although it’s unclear exactly to whom. In a statement released

Just as the fall sports calendar starts heating up, watching ESPN directly is about to get a little more expensive. Beginning Sept. 17, ESPN is raising the price of its standalone ESPN Unlimited plan from $29.99 to $31.99 per month, while its annual subscription jumps from $299.9

“Saturday Night Live” has added its first new cast members to Season 52. Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie are joining the NBC sketch comedy series, which returns on Sept. 26 with host Jalen Brunson. This is the final “SNL” casting announcement of the season, Variety has learne

Jefferson White is saddling back up as Jimmy Hurdstrom, with the actor set to reprise his “Yellowstone” role in “Marshals” Season 2 at CBS. White will recur in the second season of the CBS drama, which stars fellow “Yellowstone” alum Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. “I’m thrilled to

The ballroom is officially back open. “Dancing With the Stars” returned this week for its 35th season, kicking off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. After the premiere, new episodes will continue airing live Tu

Anime drew a larger monthly audience than any other genre on Asian streaming platforms between July 2025 and August 2026, and viewing on Netflix grew nine times faster than the service overall, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia (MPA). “The Anime Economy” report d

Asian Shadows has boarded international sales rights to Eddie Cahyono’s “Ibuku,” starring Christine Hakim and Ayushita Nugraha, which the Busan International Film Festival has selected for its Competition lineup. “Ibuku” centers on Sumiati (Hakim), a widow in her 60s isolated in

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has confirmed seven jurors for its Competition section, with Chinese director Zhang Yimou serving as jury president for the section’s second edition. Zhang has won prizes at each of the three major European festivals: the Golden B

Virender Sehwag-hosted reality series “Rise & Fall Season 2” is heading to Prime Video this September, with the first four of 15 contestants set to compete across the 42-day run confirmed. The Banijay Asia production will be available free of charge on Prime Video and the MX Play

Paul Walter Hauser spoke out about the Epstein files with a pin he wore to the “Resident Evil” premiere on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The numbers on the pin affixed to his black T-shirt were the coordinates of the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. “It was at one point owned by Jeffre

Duncan Sheik, the singer behind hits like the Grammy-nominated “Barely Breathing,” has been hospitalized and is currently receiving medical treatment, per a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday. “We would like to share an update with Duncan’s fans and the public,”

“South Park” — or rather “South America” — made its Season 29 debut Wednesday night and wasted no time introducing audiences to the newly named town. The episode, titled “South American Biker Gangs,” kicked off with an updated theme song ringing in the name change — “I’m goin’ do

Bran Flakezz is anything but “Unwell.” Brandon Edelman, better known as Bran Flakezz online, just emerged as one of four winners of the “Unwell Summer Games” on YouTube, created through Alex Cooper’s “Unwell” network. The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together a