On August 15, 2025, Kroy Biermann filed court documents seeking sole custody of his and Kim Zolciak's children, alleging psychological abuse and claiming Zolciak's home lacks structure and accountability.

On August 15, 2025, Chinese actor Zheng Jifeng was arrested for molesting multiple child actors as young as 12, under the guise of dance and acting coaching. The parents of at least three girls reported the incidents to the police, leading to Zheng's detention and further allegations.

Ryan Reynolds will appear as Deadpool in 'Avengers: Doomsday', scheduled for December 18, 2026, but will not be joining the Avengers team; the news was confirmed on August 15, 2025.

Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce and her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games have significantly impacted the team, shifting the team's fanbase to 57% female and causing logistical concerns with only days' notice of her attendance.

South Korean K-pop companies, including JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and HYBE, reported strong Q2 earnings with significant year-over-year gains, growing 126%, 19.3%, 11.6%, and 10.2%, respectively.

On August 16, 2025, Rajinikanth's film 'Coolie' crossed Rs 118 crore in India, becoming the fastest Tamil film to enter the Rs 100 crore club and the second-highest Tamil grosser of 2025.

James Gunn's Superman movie, starring David Corenswet, has grossed almost $335 million at the domestic box office and $585 million worldwide, becoming the 5th highest-grossing DC film in North America.

Gladys Knight, 81, denies allegations of elder abuse by her husband, William McDowell, made by her son Shanga Hankerson, who filed a DHS claim on August 13, 2025; Knight states she is healthy and will resume her Queens Tour in September.

Scott Wolf accused his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, of making false claims of psychological and child abuse to gain an advantage in their divorce, which led to Scott obtaining sole custody of their three children and Kelley receiving $10,000 monthly for living costs.

Rebecca Faria, a friend of Nicola Peltz, criticized the Beckham family, accusing them of toxic behavior towards Brooklyn and Nicola, following the couple's vow renewal without Brooklyn's parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

Christopher Wilding, son of Elizabeth Taylor, reacted to Taylor Swift's song 'Elizabeth Taylor' from her upcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', expressing excitement and intrigue and seeing Swift as a positive role model.

On August 15, 2025, Mrunal Thakur apologized for a resurfaced video showing her joking about Bipasha Basu's physique, clarifying her intent was not to body-shame and acknowledging the importance of beauty in all forms.

Nick Viall and Natalie Joy experienced their third miscarriage in 2025, with Viall sharing the news on his podcast, mentioning previous miscarriages in January and March.

E.L.F. Cosmetics ended its 'e.l.f.ino & Schmarnes' campaign featuring comedian Matt Rife and drag queen Heidi N Closet after online criticism due to Rife's past controversial jokes, including a domestic violence joke from his 2023 Netflix special.

Taylor Swift's upcoming album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' set for release on October 3, 2025, is rumored to contain a song about Blake Lively, potentially related to tensions arising after Swift was involved in Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

Margaret Qualley revealed she is trying to set up her mother, Andie MacDowell, with Bill Murray, her mother's former co-star from Groundhog Day, as they both live in Charleston, South Carolina and are single.

Kate Gosselin, from 'Jon & Kate Plus 8,' responded to her son Collin Gosselin's claims that he was 'forced apart' and 'pitted against' his siblings with a TikTok video seemingly addressing Collin's claims.

Leonardo DiCaprio regrets not starring in Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Boogie Nights', calling it a masterpiece, but he had to decline the role due to his commitment to Titanic.

Gwendoline Christie returns as Principal Larissa Weems in 'Wednesday' Season 2, hinting at a different spectrum of her character's suffering in the new season.

Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, who played siblings on 'Game of Thrones', described their kiss in 'The Dreadful' as 'vile' and uncomfortable due to their on-screen history.

The Netflix docuseries 'Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser' explores the toxic environment behind the scenes of 'The Biggest Loser', revealing extreme conditions and lasting scars through interviews with former contestants, trainers, and experts.

Kristen Wiig is set to voice Roboto in the live-action 'Masters of the Universe' film, joining Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, with the film scheduled for theatrical release on June 5, 2026.

Kriti Sanon will star in 'Cocktail 2,' directed by Homi Adajania, with filming set to begin soon in Italy, and reportedly starring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, set for a 2026 release.

The Ed Sullivan Theater, built in 1927 and designated a historical landmark in 1988, faces an uncertain future as CBS ends 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' in May 2026.

Channel 4's new six-part comedy series, Schooled, set in a school and starring Charithra Chandran and Shiloh Coke, is filming and inspired by writer Delia-René Donaldson's real experiences in pastoral care at a London Academy.

Logan Paul and Nina Agdal married on August 15, 2025, in a ceremony at Lago de Como, Italy, attended by family and friends, after meeting in 2022 and having a daughter, Esme.

Published on August 15, 2025, The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Helen Mirren, 80, about her busy career, including roles in '1923' and 'The Thursday Murder Club,' stating she has no plans to retire.

Emma Stone fondly remembers working with ex-boyfriend Andrew Garfield on The Amazing Spider-Man films, where they met in December 2010 and dated until October 2015, cherishing the experience and the people she worked with.

New movies are available for streaming, including titles like 'Fixed' and 'The Legend of Ochi'.

Netflix will premiere the LGBTQ+ coming-of-age series 'Boots' globally on October 9, 2025, following recruits navigating boot camp in the 1990s US Marine Corps, inspired by Greg Cope White's memoir 'The Pink Marine'.

Megadeth, led by Dave Mustaine, will release a farewell album titled 'The End Is Near' and embark on a farewell tour in 2026, marking their retirement after more than 40 years, having sold over 50 million records since forming in 1983.

CBS announced the cast for The Amazing Race Season 38, featuring 13 teams including former Big Brother players paired with loved ones, with the premiere scheduled for September 25, 2025, and stops in Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, and Romania.

On August 15, 2025, Cardi B released "Imaginary Playerz" and Chance the Rapper released the 17-track album Star Line, along with new releases from Dijon, Kaytranada, and Jordan Davis.