Serbian News Today — September 23, 2026

The entertainment world is buzzing with a mix of controversy, creativity, and star power. In the realm of television, two new shows have garnered attention, but for different reasons. A review of 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket' criticizes the use of AI-generated Gene Wilder, calling it a "ghoulish" misuse, while 'Brothers', starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, fails to impress despite the on-screen chemistry between its leads.

Meanwhile, celebrity news has been making headlines with Dolly Parton's manager filing for a restraining order against her fired nephew, citing threatening texts and a desire to "destroy the entire brand". On a more positive note, the Variety Power Of Women: Los Angeles event has announced a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Channing Dungey, Queen Latifah, and Lauren Graham. In other news, a judge is set to review the settlement terms in the Paramount-State AGs case, and J.Crew is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a barn jacket campaign featuring a diverse range of celebrities, including Spike Lee, Bowen Yang, and Chance the Rapper.

Today's signal:
• Netflix Competition ‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Is a Ghoulish Misuse of AI Gene Wilder: TV Review (variety.com)
• Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s Comic Chemistry Isn’t Enough to Make ‘Brothers’ a Compelling Show: TV Review (variety.com)
• Dolly Parton’s Manager Files for Restraining Order Against Fired Nephew, Alleging Ex-Security Head Sent ‘Terrorizing’ Texts and Threatened to ‘Destroy the Entire Brand’ (variety.com)
• Variety Power Of Women: Los Angeles Event Announces Channing Dungey, Queen Latifah, Lauren Graham, Marc Maron as Presenters (variety.com)
• Judge in Paramount-State AGs Case Still Has Questions, Schedules Hearing on Settlement Terms (variety.com)
• Spike Lee, Bowen Yang, Amandla Stenberg, Dave Franco and Chance the Rapper Front J.Crew’s 40th Anniversary Barn Jacket Campaign (variety.com)