Entertainment news summaries — Page 14
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Dixon Gallery opens 50th-anniversary show with nearly 180 works
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis has opened “An Investment in Pleasure,” a 50th-anniversary exhibition featuring nearly 180 works by artists including Monet, Matisse and Cézanne. The show traces the museum’s collection and is on view through Jan. 10. -
A new ‘Love & War’ image shows Ranbir Kapoor with blood on his arm
A new image from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Love & War” shows Ranbir Kapoor driving a vintage turquoise convertible, blood running from his shoulder down his arm to his wrist. The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal and opens worldwide Jan. 21, 2027. -
‘Guyver: Dark Hero’ Blu-ray pairs an enhanced version with extensive extras
The new “Guyver: Dark Hero” Blu-ray includes an enhanced version; a Forbes reviewer praises its picture quality and says the live-action sequel still holds up more than three decades later. The review recommends it to Guyver fans, and Amazon lists the disc for $26.99. -
Netflix Hasn't Renewed ‘A Different World’; Joe Morton's Return Is Unconfirmed
Netflix has not officially renewed the A Different World sequel for a second season, and no casting decisions have been confirmed, leaving Joe Morton’s return as Senator Byron Douglas uncertain. In the first season, he helped pass legislation earmarking federal funding for HBCUs. -
In ‘Saints,’ Mikel Gurrea pairs religious-art theft with a mother-daughter story
“Saints” follows Lali (Victoria Luengo), who joins a group stealing religious objects as she faces the responsibility of caring for her estranged mother, Gloria. Director Mikel Gurrea says the Barcelona-set film began with a locked church near his home. -
Darín invokes Peter Sellers’ ‘The Party’ to describe Argentina’s resilience
Darín says Argentina has weathered repeated crises, comparing it to Peter Sellers’ unkillable bugler in “The Party.” He says cuts have affected culture and disability services, while a bill on disability rights and services is being debated in Congress. -
Paco Rabal’s memoir recordings anchor ‘200 Lives’; Latido handles international sales
Latido Films will handle international sales for Vanesa Benítez’s “200 Lives, Paco Rabal,” set for its world premiere as the closing film in San Sebastián’s Made in Spain section. Rabal narrates his life through cassette memoir recordings and family archive. -
San Sebastián conference weighs film finance, AI and Oscar prospects
At San Sebastián’s 2026 Creative Investors’ Conference, speakers cited a U.S. box-office rebound and social media’s pull with younger audiences; Ampere Analysis put the TV market at 75% of peak levels, amid continued problems in international markets. -
Cavaliers react to Taylor Swift naming an upcoming song ‘Cleveland’
Taylor Swift announced four songs for release Friday under the title “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” including one called “Cleveland.” The Cavaliers responded on X with “Keepin’ it 100 in the Land, always” and shared footage of Swift and Travis Kelce at a game last season. -
Emma D’Arcy wore a floor-length Valentino coat to the ‘Digger’ premiere
At the London premiere of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film “Digger,” Emma D’Arcy wore a floor-length, pearlescent Valentino duster coat over a red blouse, with a Tiffany & Co. brooch. D’Arcy told Vogue the look was “quite ’90s Hugh Grant.” -
A Different World finale hints at Lisa Bonet’s possible Season 2 return
In A Different World’s Season 1 finale, Ellington is revealed to be Denise Huxtable’s son, and Dwayne secretly calls her, hinting at a possible Lisa Bonet return. The finale does not confirm Bonet will appear; any return depends on a Season 2. -
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ reboot centers on Gen Z at Hillman
Now streaming, Netflix’s 10-episode “A Different World” follows Deborah Wayne to her parents’ historically Black Hillman College after NYU Tisch rescinds her acceptance. Variety’s review says it captures Gen Z campus life but races through its stories. -
Robots reshape Carrara marble carving and raise questions about artistic authorship
Robotic arms in Italy’s Carrara quarries carve complex marble sculptures from digital designs, taking on as much as 99% of the carving, says developer Giacomo Massari. The process leaves skilled workers to refine the work and raises questions about artistic authorship. -
Sofia Coppola says new-film nerves signal she’s invested in the work
Sofia Coppola said starting a new film still scares her, and she sees that unease as a sign the project is worth pursuing. On the “Happy Hour with Ina Garten” podcast, she said she has “no idea” how a movie will come together when she begins. -
Bardem urges followers to sign petition seeking P!nk’s removal as UNICEF ambassador
Javier Bardem urged his Instagram followers to sign a petition to remove P!nk as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador after she criticized Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian remarks. The petition had about 150,000 signatures; UNICEF has not clarified the future of her appointment. -
Bill Burr criticizes celebrities moving abroad: “Stay and fight”
In a Rolling Stone interview, comedian Bill Burr criticized celebrities moving abroad amid U.S. political unrest, saying they should “stay and fight.” He linked his helicopter hobby to a possible escape in an emergency, but said he had nowhere to go. -
‘Survivor’ remembers editor Finian Shea Johnson at season 51 premiere
Survivor honored editor Finian Shea Johnson during its season 51 premiere on Sept. 23. Johnson died on May 25 at 48 and worked on 78 episodes of the series; his work on Survivor 50 earned him and his collaborators a 2026 Emmy nomination. -
Sean Gunn says he’s retired from Rocket Raccoon motion-reference work
Sean Gunn says he has retired from on-set motion-reference work for Rocket Raccoon, saying he feels too old for its physical demands. He said crouching and repeated pivots strain his feet and ankles; no one has called him back, but he doubts he could do the work now. -
After Céline Dion show, Rihanna wears sheer Ferragamo dress to Paris dinner
Rihanna wore a sheer, pleated metallic Ferragamo dress to dinner at César in Paris on Wednesday, Sept. 23, after attending Céline Dion’s concert. The look came from Ferragamo’s Autumn/Winter 2026 collection, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week in February. -
Variety honors Hudson, Igbokwe, McCarthy and Stone at Power of Women event
Jennifer Hudson, Pearlena Igbokwe, Melissa McCarthy and Sharon Stone were honored Wednesday at Variety’s Power of Women event in Beverly Hills and spotlighted causes they support. Paige DeSorbo, Issa Rae and The Jennifer Hudson Show also received awards. -
Issa Rae pledges to use her influence for good amid industry upheaval
At Wednesday’s Variety L.A. Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, Issa Rae accepted the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award and said she would keep using her influence to support her community despite feeling discouraged by industry upheaval and AI. -
Chrissy Metz reports 63-pound loss since starting GLP-1 medication
Chrissy Metz says she has lost 63 pounds since starting GLP-1 medication in 2026. She told People it has eased joint pain and inflammation and improved mobility. She cited perimenopause and obesity in her family as reasons for turning to it. -
Jamar Goff, Ree Drummond’s foster son, arrested on Alabama charges
Jamar Goff, Ree Drummond’s foster son, was arrested and booked in Jefferson County, Alabama, on Sept. 16 on drug, eluding-police and aggravated-assault charges. He is held on $37,000 bond; court documents allege he possessed methamphetamine. -
At Variety Courage Award, Paige DeSorbo urges support for pet-friendly shelters
Paige DeSorbo, honored with Variety’s Courage Award for advocating for domestic violence survivors, said her cat Daphne helped her feel safe while healing and urged support for pet-friendly shelters so survivors do not have to choose between their safety and their pets. -
Nene Royal wins ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21 on viewer votes
Nene Royal won “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 on September 23, taking more viewer votes than the other nine finalists. The 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, reached the finale after a Live Golden Buzzer let her skip the semifinals. -
Reddit users name 20 movies they find ridiculous and fun to watch
BuzzFeed features 20 Reddit replies described as some of the most upvoted responses to a user’s request for movies “so ridiculous or dumb” they’re fun to watch. Picks include Napoleon Dynamite, Airplane!, Face/Off, The Room and The Velocipastor.
