Entertainment news summaries — Page 3
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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After eviction, Melody hopes to remain friends with ‘Big Brother’ ally Drew
After her Sept. 23 eviction from “Big Brother” Season 28, Melody Morris called her main feeling toward Drew Campbell “annoyance,” but said she has love for him and wants to stay friends. Drew had won the veto and taken himself off the block before her eviction. -
Judith Light joins ‘Shrinking’ for a recurring role in Season 4
Judith Light is joining Apple TV’s “Shrinking” for a recurring role in Season 4, alongside returning stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Christian Slater and Karen Gillan were previously announced as additions; character details for the newcomers remain under wraps. -
Film of Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath show opens Oct. 28
The trailer for “Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning” previews Osbourne’s final performance with the band, filmed at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5, 2025. The concert film opens worldwide for a limited cinema run on Oct. 28; Osbourne died 17 days later, aged 76. -
Dekanalog sets early 2027 U.S. release for Canada’s Oscar entry ‘Nina Roza’
New York distributor Dekanalog acquired U.S. rights to “Nina Roza,” Canada’s Oscar submission, and plans a theatrical release in early 2027, followed by VOD and Blu-ray. The film won the Berlin Film Festival’s Silver Bear for best screenplay this year. -
Days after Princess Astrid’s death, her dog Wilma also dies
Princess Astrid of Norway died at 94 on Sept. 11; days later, Wilma, her 12-year-old Chihuahua mix, also died, the Royal House said. A Royal House tribute said Wilma was rarely apart from Astrid and often sat on her lap in the princess’s final years. -
Six EPCOT sets will honor late New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert
New Found Glory announced six sets at Disney’s EPCOT on Sept. 28 and 29 to honor co-founder and guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sept. 20 after a years-long cancer journey. The band canceled its Aftershock Festival appearance to grieve. -
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon among detainees at New York protest over Netanyahu’s U.N. speech
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among those detained at a Sept. 24 New York City protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. speech. It was unclear whether they were arrested or only detained. -
New York Post reports Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon detained at UN sit-in
Actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among those detained at an anti-war protest outside the UN in New York, the New York Post reported. The sit-in coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN address; it was unclear whether either faced charges. -
Giants-Twins broadcast clip of mother carrying baby and food tops 80 million views
At Tuesday’s Giants-Twins game, a broadcast showed a mother carrying a baby and food as she struggled to sit; a man beside her lowered the seat, then ate while she held both. The clip has drawn over 80 million views across social media. -
Melody Morris explains staying loyal to Drew despite feeling betrayed on ‘Big Brother 28’
Evicted as Big Brother 28’s fifth juror, Melody Morris said she stayed loyal to her closest ally Drew Campbell despite actions that felt like betrayals. She said he never put her up or voted her out, and she wanted to remain loyal to the people she had worked with. -
Jessica Lange refused a second take of ‘knotty pine’ line, Murphy says
Ryan Murphy says Jessica Lange disliked Fiona Goode’s “knotty pine” line in “Coven” and refused a second take; the single performance is the one used in the show. “American Horror Story” Season 13 will recreate the scene when it premieres Sept. 24 on FX. -
Gabourey Sidibe says son Cooper, 2, wants a blackberry Halloween costume
On Good Morning America, Gabourey Sidibe said her 2-year-old twins are excited about Halloween for the first time and are choosing their costumes. Cooper wants to be a blackberry—the fruit, not the phone—while Maya changes her choice daily. -
Heavy themes leave Robert Sean Leonard unsure about daughters watching ‘Dead Poets Society’
Robert Sean Leonard says his daughters, ages 17, 14 and 8, have not seen “Dead Poets Society,” and he is unsure whether to show them the 1989 film because he finds its story heavy, especially the overbearing father. -
Brittany Mahomes reacts to Taylor Swift’s four-song ‘Showgirl’ expansion
Brittany Mahomes reposted Taylor Swift’s announcement on Instagram Stories Wednesday, Sept. 23, adding three heart-eyes emojis. Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” due Friday, Sept. 25, will feature four new songs, including “Patient Zero.” -
Maripol recalls critics calling Madonna’s 1984 VMAs bridal look ‘obscene’
At the first MTV VMAs in 1984, Madonna performed “Like a Virgin” in a bridal look styled by Maripol, descending from a giant wedding cake. Maripol recalled in 2024 that critics called it “obscene,” while young girls loved the outfit. -
Sarah Jane Ramos denies pregnancy, hints at repeated cheating by ex-fiancé
Sarah Jane Ramos denied pregnancy rumors, saying she is not pregnant and is happier after leaving an unhappy relationship. Her comment about no longer “getting cheated on repeatedly” appeared to refer to ex-fiancé Dak Prescott; they share two daughters. -
Sharon Stone calls on Sydney Sweeney to take responsibility for Novig ad
Sharon Stone said Sydney Sweeney should “take responsibility” for her nearly nude Novig sports-betting ad, criticized by female athletes. At Variety’s Sept. 23 Power of Women event, Stone said women’s sports should not be denigrated to attract men to gamble. -
Johnny Depp’s Yacht Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Gets Its First Trailer
Lionsgate released the first trailer for the action-thriller “Day Drinker,” starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline. Cline plays a bartender on a private yacht who serves Depp’s mysterious guest; the film opens March 26, 2027. -
‘Lioness’ Season 4 remains unconfirmed after Season 3 cliffhangers
Paramount+ has not officially renewed “Lioness” for Season 4. The Season 3 finale revealed to viewers—but not the characters—that Aaliyah was behind Joe’s kidnapping and had ordered another attempt; Joe’s husband also left with their daughters. -
Sotheby’s will auction Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ in New York on Dec. 9
Princess Diana’s Christina Stambolian dress, worn once in 1994 as Prince Charles admitted he had been unfaithful, goes to auction in New York on Dec. 9. Sotheby’s estimate is $150,000–$300,000; Briege Mackenzie, whose family bought it in 1997, is selling 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. -
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. -
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.
