Paramount and Skydance merged in August 2025, bringing new leadership and financial strength. The deal reinvigorates Paramount's position in entertainment.

Taylor Swift announced her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on the 'New Heights' podcast with Travis Kelce. The episode became the most-viewed podcast premiere in YouTube history.

Cardi B released 'Imaginary Playerz' on August 15, 2025, sampling Jay-Z's track. The single previews her upcoming album, 'Am I The Drama?', set for release on September 19, 2025.

Actor Tristan Rogers, known for his role in 'General Hospital,' died on August 15, 2025, at 79 after battling cancer. He played Robert Scorpio for 45 years, appearing in over 1,400 episodes.

'Jurassic World Rebirth' has grossed over $800 million worldwide and surpassed Oppenheimer domestically, earning over $330 million. The film is Universal's 14th highest-grossing domestic release.

Sho Miyake's film "Tabi to Hibi" won the Golden Leopard at the 78th Locarno Film Festival. The film, starring Shim Eun-kyung, is scheduled for release in Japan in November.

Aamir Khan received the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Neeraj Ghaywan's 'Homebound' won Best Film and Best Director.

Jesse Noah Klein's jet-black comedy thriller 'Best Boy' premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival. The film explores themes of family rivalry and dynamics.

The film 'Hair, Paper, Water…' won the top prize in the Concorso Cineasti del Presente at the Locarno Film Festival. The documentary follows Cao Thị Hậu on a journey back to her childhood cave in central Vietnam.

Vladimir Tagić discusses his film 'Yugo Florida' at the Sarajevo Film Festival. The film explores themes of loneliness and family.

The animated film Mahavatar Narsimha is nearing the Rs 200-crore club, earning Rs 195.60 crore total. The film's worldwide gross collection reached 239 crore, with a 1202.8% return on investment.

Lana Del Rey released a diss track aimed at Ethel Cain, which Nicki Minaj praised for its melody and production. The feud may stem from musical comparisons, as Del Rey prepares to release her 10th album.

During CNN's live coverage of the Trump-Putin summit, anchor Jake Tapper was caught on a hot mic. Tapper expressed frustration, prompting Anderson Cooper to intervene.

Chrissy Teigen was accused of ignoring Courtney Stodden's messages amid their feud on August 15, 2025. Stodden criticized Teigen for allegedly ignoring a private message, referencing a past cyberbullying scandal.

Scary Movie 6 is set for release on June 12, 2026, with Anna Faris and Regina Hall reprising their roles. The Wayans brothers will write the script for the reboot of the franchise.

Universal Pictures is re-releasing 'The Breakfast Club' in cinemas on September 7 and 10 for its 40th anniversary. The film, directed by John Hughes, was originally released in 1985.

Maddock Films unveiled the first look of Ayushmann Khurrana in 'Thama', also starring Rashmika Mandanna. The film is part of the Maddock Supernatural Universe and is set for a Diwali 2025 release.

Director Chris Columbus believes a reboot of 'Home Alone' would be a mistake. The original 1990 film was a box office success, while Disney's 2021 reboot received negative reviews.

Derek and Julianne Hough discussed the possibility of future performances on Dancing With the Stars. Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars will premiere on ABC on Tuesday, September 16.

Paramount renewed 'Lioness,' a Taylor Sheridan series, for a third season. The show, which debuted in 2023, has a cast including Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman.

Mnet's Boys II Planet featured a segment mocking Zihao's appearance, drawing criticism. Zihao, a member of JYP Entertainment's Boy Story, has faced harsh comments about his visuals before.

Bob Odenkirk has been training for two years for 'Nobody 2' and has no plans to return to Better Call Saul. Odenkirk said he would return to Nobody but not Better Call Saul.

Gal Gadot attributed the underperformance of Disney's live-action 'Snow White' remake to pressure in Hollywood to speak against Israel. Gadot noted disagreements with Rachel Zegler due to their differing political stances.

Product placement in film and TV is increasing, with United Talent Agency (UTA) using data to forecast placement impact. Producers are actively seeking brand integrations due to budget cuts.

Black Bear is reportedly considering acquiring US rights to 'The Rivals Of Amziah King', a crime drama starring Matthew McConaughey. The film premiered at SXSW and received strong reviews.

Neil Young left Facebook due to concerns about Meta's chatbot policies, particularly regarding interactions with children. Young stated Meta's use of chatbots with children is "unconscionable".

Nicole Byer guest hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on August 15, 2025, and joked about various topics including school, Taylor Swift, and politics.

Netflix announced new Mexican films, including 'Aura' and 'México 86', on August 15, 2025. Netflix is investing $1 billion in Mexican content over four years.

Netflix is releasing "The Truth About Jussie Smollett?" on August 22, 2025, re-examining the Jussie Smollett case. The documentary features interviews with police officials, legal experts, journalists, and Smollett himself.

Khalid released his new single, 'In Plain Sight', ahead of his fourth album 'After the Sun Goes Down', set to drop on October 10, 2025. The single and album explore themes of love, self-discovery, and freedom.

Coco Jones released the deluxe album "Why Not More? (MORE!)" on August 15, 2025. The album features eight additional songs, including collaborations with Alicia Keys, Leon Thomas, and Lady London.

Olivia Dean released her new single “Man I Need” on August 15, 2025, from her upcoming studio album, The Art of Loving, set to release on Sept. 26. The album was primarily recorded in a studio built in a house in East London.

Kaytranada released his fourth studio album, 'Ain’t No Damn Way!', on August 15, 2025. The album returns to his dance music roots with instrumental tracks.

SE SO NEON, led by Hwang Soyoon, released their first full-length album 'NOW' on August 15, 2025. The band will embark on a world tour, starting with North America in September.

Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray discussed giving each other bad music advice. Despite this, they remain close friends.

A$AP Rocky released "Trunks" and "Both Eyes Closed" for Spike Lee's film, Highest 2 Lowest, on August 15, 2025. The soundtrack also features Aiyana-Lee, Howard Drossin, and Jensen McRae.