Taylor Swift announced her new album, "Life of a Showgirl," in October 2025, teased on Travis Kelce's podcast, and released a limited-edition vinyl on August 21, 2025. The vinyl, available for 48 hours, features exclusive content and collaborations with Max Martin and Shellback.

James Gunn's 2025 Superman movie, starring David Corenswet, is nearing $600 million worldwide and has reached 2 million views on Letterboxd in 45 days. The film's success gives creative freedom for future DC projects.

Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs, airing live on CBS from New York on September 7. She is also nominated for Best R&B Video and set to release her 16th album, 'Here for It All,' on September 26.

Netflix released its first Thailand impact report, detailing a $200 million investment in Thai content from 2021-2024. This investment led to the creation of over 20 original Thai shows and films, employing more than 13,500 local cast and crew.

Lisa Kudrow will return as Valerie Cherish in the third season of HBO’s comedy series, The Comeback, premiering in 2026. The show is filming its next chapter.

Mascha Schilinski's film 'In die Sonne schauen' has been selected to represent Germany at the Oscars, while Austria selected Bernhard Wenger's film “Peacock”. The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026.

TIFF announced the honorees for the TIFF Tribute Awards, including Idris Elba, Nina Hoss, and Catherine O’Hara, to be held on September 7, 2025. The 50th edition of TIFF runs September 4–14, 2025.

Jessica Lee Gagné became the first woman to be nominated for both outstanding cinematography and outstanding directing for a drama series for her work on Severance. She was nominated for the episode “Hello, Ms. Cobel” and for directing the episode “Chikhai Bardo.”

Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr. in 'The Naked Gun,' a reboot directed by Akiva Schaffer, which has grossed approximately $73 million worldwide. The film's budget was $42 million.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi announced the adoption of a baby girl in August 2025, following their secret wedding in May 2025. Brown had previously expressed her desire for a large family.

Sydney Sweeney is facing criticism for her 'Bathwater Bliss' soap, a collaboration with Dr. Squatch, which sold out quickly. She addressed the criticism, noting a double standard compared to the reaction to Jacob Elordi's 'Saltburn' bathwater scene.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, who separated after 16 years of marriage, have agreed on clear boundaries as they navigate new romances. They are both dating others and have set boundaries to protect their children.

Justin Bieber's album 'Swag' strained his marriage to Hailey Bieber, but the couple improved after its success. Their son, Jack Blues, turned one on August 22.

Jessie J discussed her breast cancer experience on Jamie Laing’s podcast, expressing the emotional impact of the illness. She felt “robbed” of time with her two-year-old son due to treatment, including a mastectomy in June.

Denise Richards is seeking to remove Aaron Phypers and his family from their shared Calabasas home, alleging unpaid rent and seeking to retrieve her belongings. Richards had been granted a temporary restraining order against Phypers in July 2025.

Julia Fox clarified her sexuality to Allure on August 20, 2025, stating she is pansexual and attracted to anyone and anything based on 'vibes'. She mentioned past experiences with women, but no full relationships.

Kriti Sanon discussed gender pay disparity in Bollywood, emphasizing equal pay for equal work. She highlighted producers' reluctance to invest in female-led films and shared her career journey.

Halle Bailey and DDG, parents of 19-month-old Halo, are banned from posting about their son on social media due to a court order. A hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2025.

Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend, Jim Curtis, attended her LolaVie product launch on August 20 in Los Angeles. Reports suggest Aniston and Curtis are deeply in love and considering marriage.

Kristian Nairn withdrew from Strictly Come Dancing due to medical reasons, as announced by the BBC on August 21, 2025. He will be replaced by Lewis Cope, with the series starting September 20, 2025.

The 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) has announced its official competition lineup, taking place from October 8-19, 2025. The lineup includes titles from various countries, with the festival opening with Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

The biographical music drama 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,' starring Jeremy Allen White, will open AFI Fest on October 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. The film focuses on Springsteen's career in the early 1980s.

IndieWire surveyed Emmy-nominated composers to find the best TV scores of the past year. Some standout scores include 'Severance' by Theodore Shapiro, 'Andor' by Brandon Roberts, and 'The Studio' by Antonio Sánchez.

Karen Gillan has been cast as Heather MacLeod in the 'Highlander' remake, alongside Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, and others. Production is set to begin at the end of September.

Munya Chawawa delivered the Alternative MacTaggart lecture at the Edinburgh Television Festival, criticizing British TV for its decline and lack of risk-taking. He emphasized the need for TV to evolve by embracing creators and their ideas.

Hailee Steinfeld, DK Metcalf, and others are cast in Doug Liman’s XR thriller ‘Asteroid’. The film is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival’s immersive showcase next week, starting August 27, 2025.

Oscar Isaac is open to returning to the Star Wars franchise if there is a compelling project with a great story and an excellent director. His last appearance was in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Willem Dafoe discussed his role as Jesus in Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ” and received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award. He also spoke about working with various directors and his role in “The Florida Project.”

The documentary 'Satisfied,' exploring Renée Elise Goldsberry's experience in Hamilton, will be released in U.S. theaters from September 30 – October 2, 2025. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024.

Netflix will premiere the four-episode limited series Death By Lightning on November 6, 2025, starring Michael Shannon. Netflix will also release House of Guinness on September 25, The White House Effect on October 31, and In Waves and War on November 3.

Chris Parnell was appointed EVP for Paramount+ Originals, overseeing the development and production of original content. This move follows Paramount's merger with Skydance Media and aims to bolster Paramount+'s content.

The premiere of 'The Thursday Murder Club' took place in London on August 21, 2025, starring Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and others. The film debuts on Netflix on August 28.

The 20th season of 'Sister Wives' will premiere on September 28, 2025, featuring Kody Brown discussing a new wife with Robyn Brown and apologizing to his ex-wives. The season will cover family issues, including financial disputes and strained relationships.

Argentine duo Miranda! maintained the top spot on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart for a third consecutive week with “Tu Misterioso Alguien,” dated Aug. 23. TINI’s “De Papel” debuted at No. 25, with four simultaneous entries on the tally.

The Survivor Season 49 cast is revealed, featuring 18 contestants competing for a $1 million prize. The season premieres on Sept. 24, 2025, on CBS.