Entertainment news summaries — Page 5
Essential facts and source links for recent entertainment stories.
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Parton sisters say no family feud amid Dolly estate lawsuit
Stella Parton said her family is intact and moving forward; sister Freida said there is no family feud after Dolly died Aug. 25. Dolly’s company sued nephew and former security chief Bryan Seaver on Sept. 22 and filed for a temporary restraining order. -
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. -
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. -
Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ wins Egeda Platino Industria Award; Sula Films joins as co-producer
Mexico’s Sula Films has joined Pimienta Films as a co-producer of Tatiana Huezo’s fiction feature “Galerna,” which won the Egeda Platino Industria Award at San Sebastián’s WIP Latin America competition. The award carries $34,466 (€30,000) for its lead producer. -
Milan show traces Salvador Dalí’s creative exchange with fashion
A new exhibition at Milan’s Palazzo Reale brings together more than 200 artworks, garments, photographs and archival items to examine how Salvador Dalí drew on fashion and influenced designers, from his 1930s work with Elsa Schiaparelli to creations by designers today. -
Four editions of Miley Cyrus’s ‘Bass Persuades’ rank in U.S. iTunes top 10
At the time of Forbes’ report, four editions of Miley Cyrus’s album “Bass Persuades” were in the U.S. iTunes Top Albums chart’s top 10, led by The Miley Edition at No. 4. Released Sept. 18, the album had yet to make its Billboard 200 debut. -
Kate breaks her Wimbledon dress habit in a blue tailored suit
At Wimbledon in 2026, the Princess of Wales wore a blue linen-blend suit with matching tailored trousers, departing from her usual choice of dresses for the tournament. The outfit broke her own fashion habit, not a formal royal protocol rule. -
‘Patient Zero’ could make Taylor Swift the first woman with 10 Hot 100 No. 1 debuts
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero,” scheduled for release Sept. 25, could tie Drake’s record of 10 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debuts if it opens atop the chart, making her the first woman to reach that mark. A debut there would also give her 16 Hot 100 No. 1s. -
Mauro Mueller’s Swissair Flight 111 film focuses on grief, not crash suspense
Swiss-Mexican director Mauro Mueller’s “111 – Echoes From Halifax,” playing at the Zurich Film Festival, revisits Swissair Flight 111’s Sept. 2, 1998, crash, which killed 229 people, through families’ grief and unexpected bonds rather than suspense over survival. -
18 TV finales viewers still debate, from Bran’s crown to Tony’s fate
People’s roundup revisits 18 TV finales that sparked debate, including Game of Thrones’ choice of Bran as king, Lost’s unresolved island mysteries, The Sopranos’ cut to black and How I Met Your Mother’s revelation that Tracy died before Ted returned to Robin.
