More than two decades after Friends concluded its original run, Lisa Kudrow has begun watching the series in full for the first time, offering a rare perspective on one of television’s most widely syndicated sitcoms from one of its central cast members. Speaking during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel... Read More »
Kevin Spacey has reached out-of-court settlements in three civil sexual assault cases in London, bringing an end to legal proceedings that had been scheduled to go to trial later this year. The cases, which involved allegations spanning more than a decade, were set to be heard in the U.K. High... Read More »
Lorde has ended her long-standing relationship with Universal Music Group, choosing not to renew the deal she first entered into as a teenager. The decision marks the first time in her career that she is operating independently. In a voice message shared with fans, Lorde described the shift as both... Read More »
Music company BMG has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging that the artificial intelligence firm used copyrighted song lyrics without authorization to train its chatbot, Claude. The complaint, filed in federal court in California, claims Anthropic incorporated lyrics from artists including Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, and The Rolling... Read More »
Demi Lovato is addressing criticism surrounding her 2024 performance of “Heart Attack” at an event hosted by the American Heart Association, clarifying that the song selection was made at the request of organizers. The performance took place during the Women’s Red Dress Collection Concert, an annual event focused on raising... Read More »
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a film adaptation of Labubu, the character created by Kasing Lung, with a creative team now in place as the project enters early development. Director Paul King, known for the Paddington films and Wonka, is attached to direct and produce. He will also co-write... Read More »
Lionsgate has acquired the rights to adapt The Correspondent, the bestselling debut novel by Virginia Evans, following a competitive bidding process involving multiple studios. The film will star Jane Fonda, who is also attached as a producer. The project brings together a team with experience in both literary adaptations and... Read More »
Hannah Montana will mark its 20th anniversary with a new special on Disney+, but the project was not the result of long-term planning by the network. According to Miley Cyrus, the idea originated with her, before there was any formal production in place. In a recent interview, Cyrus said she... Read More »
Mystikal has entered a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree rape in connection with his 2022 arrest in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, according to court proceedings. The plea replaces earlier charges that included first-degree rape, along with allegations of robbery, domestic abuse battery, and false imprisonment. The rapper, born Michael... Read More »
A group of younger actors took center stage at this year’s Asian Film Awards, reflecting broader shifts happening across film industries in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan. Natalie Hsu, Mean Phiravich, and Kent Tsai were named youth ambassadors for the event and spoke about their experiences working across different markets,... Read More »
