Entertainment news summaries — Page 12
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Éanna Hardwicke anchors ‘Ancestors,’ a tender AIDS-era queer elegy
David Turpin’s debut follows Beau (Éanna Hardwicke), an Irishman in 1988 London who takes in Tiny, a young hustler later diagnosed with AIDS. Variety praises Hardwicke’s performance and the film’s emotional force, while noting occasional overreach. -
Nene Royal wins season 21 of America’s Got Talent and its $1 million prize
Sixteen-year-old singer-guitarist Nene Royal won season 21 of “America’s Got Talent,” which ended Sept. 23. The $1 million prize can be taken as a 40-year annuity or its present cash value before taxes; Royal also gets a chance to headline a Las Vegas show. -
Glenn Close’s team contacted ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ producers during casting
Director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson told PEOPLE Glenn Close’s team contacted them during casting for the upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, saying Close wanted to join; she plays Drusilla Sickle, Effie Trinket’s predecessor. -
Bailey and Gyllenhaal Star in Audible’s ‘Dracula’ Audio Reimagining
PEOPLE’s exclusive behind-the-scenes first look previews Audible’s nearly six-hour “Dracula” audio production, due Oct. 1. Jonathan Bailey plays Dracula, Maggie Gyllenhaal is Professor Van Helsing, recast as a woman, and Ella Purnell voices Mina. -
Ella Langley’s 23 weeks at No. 1 move her past Mariah Carey on the Hot 100
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” now holds the Billboard Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at No. 1, one more than Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Carey could retake the mark this holiday season, but may need more than one Christmas to catch up. -
‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 trailer shows Joanne and Noah moving in together
Netflix released the first trailer for season 3 of Nobody Wants This on Sept. 24, showing Kristen Bell’s Joanne and Adam Brody’s Noah moving in together as their relationship faces new obstacles. The season premieres Oct. 22. -
Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale play Madden and Davis in new biopic trailer
Prime Video’s trailer shows Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis. The film traces Madden’s path from Raiders coach to TV commentator and the Madden NFL games. It opens in select theaters Nov. 11 and streams globally on Prime Video Nov. 18. -
Sarah Paulson ranks ‘Roanoke’ last in AHS; Ryan Murphy calls it his favorite
Sarah Paulson ranked “Roanoke” last among her American Horror Story seasons, saying it was not for her, while naming Lana Winters her favorite character. Ryan Murphy called the season his favorite and praised Paulson’s performance in it. -
Ted Kaczynski's 17-year bombing campaign behind Netflix's “Unabomber”
Netflix’s new crime drama “Unabomber,” starring Jacob Tremblay as Ted Kaczynski, is inspired by the mathematician’s 1978–95 bombing campaign, which killed three people and injured 23. His brother and sister-in-law helped investigators identify him after recognizing his writing. -
Milan afterparty video shows Cardi B and Maduka Okoye talking
Cardi B and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye were filmed talking over drinks at a Milan Fashion Week afterparty on Sept. 22, their latest documented appearance together. Neither has publicly confirmed they are dating; both were in Milan for separate events. -
Carly Rae Jepsen explains how 'Heated Rivalry' inspired son Ilya's name
Carly Rae Jepsen says watching “Heated Rivalry” during pregnancy inspired the name Ilya for her son: her husband, music producer Cole M.G.N., walked in as she watched and agreed it was beautiful. The couple welcomed their first child, Ilya Blue, in March. -
People’s guide matches zodiac signs with ‘A Different World’ characters
People’s guide pairs each of the 12 zodiac signs with an original “A Different World” character, based on perceived personality traits. The Netflix reboot is set for Sept. 24, follows Deborah Wayne and is expected to include former cast members as guests. -
Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble remain together while valuing time apart, source says
A source close to Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble says they remain together and happy while allowing each other time to pursue their own lives. The couple, together for more than a decade, attended the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s opening in Los Angeles on Sept. 19. -
Simone turns 25 as Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson share rare photos
Former HGTV hosts Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson celebrated their eldest daughter Simone’s 25th birthday on Sept. 21, sharing rare photos and tributes on Instagram. Jackson said he was proud to be her father, and fans commented on Simone’s resemblance to him. -
A trailer spotlights Nicolas Cage as John Madden in David O. Russell biopic
A trailer is out for Amazon MGM’s “Madden,” starring Nicolas Cage as NFL coach John Madden and directed by David O. Russell. Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis; the film opens in select theaters Nov. 11, then streams on Prime Video the following week. -
Karol G’s ‘Bby Wow’ holds Global 200 No. 1 with about 2,000 downloads
Karol G, Judeline and Rusowsky’s “Bby Wow” held the Billboard Global 200’s No. 1 spot for a third week, with about 2,000 downloads sold worldwide, up 22% from the prior tracking period. The chart excludes radio, and streaming is doing nearly all the work. -
Former actuary Chibuikem Uche stars as Kojo in ‘A Different World’ revival
Chibuikem Uche plays fashion designer Kojo in Netflix’s “A Different World” sequel, which premiered Sept. 24. Before pursuing acting, he worked as an actuary and took acting classes in New York while keeping his full-time job. -
Shreya Ghoshal spotlights Indian crafts on sold-out North American tour
Shreya Ghoshal’s sold-out Unstoppable tour across North America features traditional Indian textiles, with no look repeated. One Kalamkari panel in her wardrobe took Andhra Pradesh artisan Ganga 25 days to hand-paint using natural dyes. -
Tahnee Welch pursued acting as brother Damon moved into production
Raquel Welch’s children pursued different show-business careers: Tahnee worked as an actor and model, best known for playing Kitty in Cocoon and its 1988 sequel, while Damon worked in production, including as executive producer of I Am Raquel Welch. -
Braun Strowman to compete in Netflix’s 2027 Celebrity Million Dollar Secret
Adam Scherr, known as Braun Strowman, joins Netflix’s Celebrity Million Dollar Secret. Netflix says it will air in 2027, but has not announced an exact date. One player is secretly given a box containing $1,000,000; the others try to identify and vote them out. -
Bob Chapek defends Disney park price hikes in his upcoming memoir
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek defends the steep theme-park price hikes he introduced in his upcoming memoir, arguing they reduced crowding and improved guests’ experiences. His changes included dynamic pricing and charging for some formerly free perks. -
Macklemore’s Red Rocks resale tickets start at $220 after Sheeran tour exit
Resale tickets for Macklemore’s Oct. 22 solo show at Colorado’s Red Rocks start at $220 for general admission; Ticketmaster lists only resale tickets. Demand surged following the controversy, while tickets for Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia show were available for $68. -
McConaughey says Woody Harrelson’s energy makes people feel younger
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson discussed their friendship and new Apple TV comedy “Brothers” in a Yahoo interview. McConaughey called Harrelson a “perpetual 8-year-old,” saying his beginner’s-mind outlook makes people around him feel younger. -
Obama discusses masculinity with Lauren Groff in ‘A Great Book’ episode
Barack Obama discusses masculinity with novelist Lauren Groff in the final episode of his six-part “A Great Book” podcast, which premieres Sept. 24. He says he wants men like “All the Pretty Horses” cowboy John Grady Cole and asks how society can cultivate that kind of man. -
Celia Rose Gooding reflects on Uhura’s emotional Pike scene in ‘Strange New Worlds’
Celia Rose Gooding says the “Strange New Worlds” Season 4 finale’s conversation between TOS-era Uhura and Pike was its most meaningful scene to her, because Uhura knows his fate. A time anomaly brings two Uhuras together, and the present-day version becomes open to Scotty. -
Former contestants recount ‘The Swan’ in Hulu documentary
A Hulu documentary, “The Swan: Behind the Mirror,” premieres Sept. 29 and revisits Fox’s 2004 reality show through interviews with 12 former contestants. They recount its 90-day makeover, including cosmetic surgery, isolation, workouts and restrictive diets. -
Malachi Barton juggles major Disney roles while living with his parents
At 19, Disney actor Malachi Barton stars in the “Zombies” films and “Camp Rock” revival and plays a warlock in Freeform’s “Coven Academy,” premiering Oct. 1. He lives with his parents and credits family and faith for keeping him grounded.
