Entertainment news summaries — Page 20
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Archie's food drive masks a cult's plan in new Oni Press horror comic
Oni Press's “Archie in Hell” turns a food drive for Riverdale's poor into a cult's scheme to use Archie Andrews as a gateway for an eldritch god. Patrick Horvath writes the horror comic, illustrated by Tyler Crook; its first issue goes on sale Nov. 4. -
Some 'Wheel of Fortune' viewers report a repeated prize puzzle
Some viewers of the Sept. 22 “Wheel of Fortune” episode said their local broadcasts showed the “Glinda and Elphaba” prize puzzle twice instead of the Crossword round. Reports came from Detroit, Boston and St. Paul; other viewers said their episode aired normally. -
‘The Invite’ sets Oct. 23 HBO Max debut after summer theatrical release
A24’s The Invite, directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, will stream exclusively on HBO Max from Friday, Oct. 23. The film was still in theaters at publication, after opening in limited release June 26 and expanding nationwide July 10. -
Report: Tom Cruise may help Travis Kelce land ‘Days of Thunder 2’ role
An unnamed source told the Daily Mail that Tom Cruise may help Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce get into Hollywood and could offer him a role in “Days of Thunder 2,” scheduled for 2028; no official cast update has confirmed his involvement. -
Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour sparks debate over celebrity politics
Promoters dropped Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he voiced support for Palestine; Sheeran later lost his remaining opening acts amid the fallout. Sheeran said he prefers not to use his professional platform for politics, prompting a Reddit debate over celebrity views. -
Madonna to open 2026 VMAs with 13 nods, tying Lady Gaga’s record
Madonna is set to open Sunday’s 2026 MTV VMAs and leads this year’s nominees with 13, tying Lady Gaga’s single-year record. It will be her first VMA performance in 23 years; her 2026 album “Confessions II” was a surprise critical and commercial hit. -
After Swift’s viral ring gesture, Kelce says he’s ‘doing my deed as a husband’
Travis Kelce said he was “just doing my deed as a husband” after Taylor Swift went viral for celebrating his first touchdown this season. Online clips appeared to show her point to her ring and say, “That’s my husband,” during the Chiefs’ 33-30 win over Indianapolis.
