The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour, launched in 2022, has grossed $635.5 million and sold 5.1 million tickets as of August 18, 2025. This makes it the highest-grossing R&B tour of all time.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has earned over Rs 400 crore worldwide within six days, with producers claiming ₹404 crore. The film is expected to surpass the collection records of Rajinikanth's previous films.

Nexstar Media Group agreed to acquire Tegna for $6.2 billion, expanding Nexstar's presence in major markets. The deal is expected to close by the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Ricky Martin will receive the Latin Icon Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 7 at UBS Arena in New York. The ceremony, also featuring performances by Ricky Martin and J Balvin, will be broadcast in Mexico starting at 6:00 p.m.

Ron Perlman and others launched Watrfall, a platform for financing film and TV projects where fans can invest and share profits. The platform opens for public investment on August 22.

Final voting for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Nate Bargatze, began on August 18, 2025, and runs through August 27, with the awards airing live on CBS and Paramount+ on September 14. 'The Studio' is a frontrunner with 18 nominations.

Palestine selected Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama “Palestine 36” for the 2026 Oscar in the international feature category. The film, set during the 1936-39 revolt against British rule, will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history with 30 years on 'Inside Edition', will receive the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' lifetime achievement award at the 52nd Daytime Emmys on October 17, 2025, in Pasadena.

The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) selected 'Sanatorium,' an Irish-made, Ukrainian-language documentary, as Ireland's official entry for the international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards (2026 Oscars). The film explores Kuyalnik Sanatorium near Odessa, Ukraine.

Meghann Fahy discusses her recent Emmy nomination for 'Sirens', her role in the film 'You Deserve Each Other', and her experience working on 'The Bold Type'. Fahy stars as Devon in 'Sirens', a Netflix limited series where she received an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress.

On August 20, 2025, Nikhil Dwivedi defended Shah Rukh Khan's Best Actor win at the 71st National Film Awards for his performance in Atlee’s Jawan (2023). Dwivedi dismissed criticism, stating that questioning the jury's decision on Khan's award while accepting their other choices is illogical.

Seven Nordic features are nominated for the 2025 Nordic Council Film Prize, including 'When the Light Breaks,' 'Dreams,' and 'The Last Paradise on Earth.' The winner will be announced on Oct. 21, 2025.

A special video for 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' was released on August 20, 2025, showcasing Tom Cruise's aerial action scenes. The film has grossed nearly $600 million at the box office and over 5.2 billion yen.

On August 18, 2025, Jennifer Tilly, 66, posted a nude photo in her swimming pool on Instagram. Fellow Bravolebrities and fans reacted positively.

Michael Franti has denied sexual abuse allegations made by Victoria Canal, leading to the cancellation of the Soulshine At Sea cruise. Franti stated that any relationship he had with Canal was consensual, but acknowledged a power imbalance.

Julia Fox, 35, regrets cosmetic surgeries, including liposuction, rhinoplasty, and veneers, she underwent to be attractive to men. Now, she is focused on being a good mom and provider.

In August 2025, Jay Cutler refuted Kristin Cavallari's claims that she received no money from their divorce, calling it 'borderline slander' on the Take It Outside podcast. Cutler highlighted his NFL earnings and their marital assets.

Taylor Swift was rumored to be premiering a film at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2025, but the festival clarified she would not be attending. This was reported by E! News.

Sharon Stone has dismissed any involvement in the upcoming 'Basic Instinct' remake by Amazon MGM Studios, expressing skepticism about the planned reboot. Joe Eszterhas, who wrote the original screenplay, is signed on to develop the script.

Helen Mirren stated that James Bond should be played by a man, emphasizing that replacing Bond with a woman would change the character's essence. The next Bond film is being scripted by Steven Knight.

Jimmy Kimmel defended Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' against claims it was losing CBS money, calling the reports 'nonsensical.' Kimmel refuted claims about The Late Show's cancellation, calling rumors that the show was losing $40 million a year ‘beyond nonsensical’.

Rod Fergusson, formerly of Blizzard, is now the head of the BioShock franchise and Cloud Chamber, overseeing the development of BioShock 4, which has been in development since 2018, and other franchise extensions, including a Netflix movie.

Deepika Padukone will star in Atlee's film with Allu Arjun, tentatively titled 'AA22xA6', allocating 100 days starting in November 2025 for the shoot. The film is budgeted between Rs 600–800 crore.

Nikki Sternberg, a 20-year-old film student at UC Berkeley, shares her generation's honest opinions on popular TV shows. Sternberg also touches on shows like 'The Studio,' 'The Last of Us,' 'Shrinking,' 'The Bear,' and 'Adolescence,' providing a Gen Z perspective on current television.

Jason Momoa and David Leitch are set to produce 'The Pirate' for Amazon MGM Studios. The project is being developed as a potential starring vehicle for Momoa.

This article, published on August 19, 2025, revisits the cast of the crime drama 'Blindspot' five years after its finale in 2020. It details the current projects and personal lives of the main actors.

The Broadway revival of 'Gypsy,' directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, and Joy Woods, concluded its run at the Majestic Theatre after 28 previews and 269 regular performances.

The Broadway premiere of 'Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride' took place in New York City on Aug. 18, 2025. Celebrities including Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer, John Stamos, and Jeff Ross attended the premiere.

The 'Real Housewives of London' franchise has launched on Hayu, featuring six women: Juliet Mayhew, Juliet Angus, Nessie Welschinger, Karen Loderick-Peace, Amanda Cronin, and Panthea Parker. The show streams on Hayu from August 18, 2025.

FX's 'Alien: Earth' premiered on Disney+ and Hulu, achieving 9.2 million views globally in its first six days. The series, created by Noah Hawley, is set before the original 1979 film.

Edward Berger directs 'The Ballad of a Small Player,' starring Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a gambler hiding in Macau. The film will be released on Netflix on October 19 and in select cinemas on October 15.

Disney appointed Tony Donohoe and Erin Teague as executive vice presidents. The appointments come as ESPN gears up to launch its new streaming service and Disney plans to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+.

Globo and MFF & Co are partnering to adapt Brazilian telenovelas for North American audiences. On August 19, Globo announced the adaptation of "Empire," "Belíssima," "The Other Side of Paradise," and "All the Flowers" for the U.S. market.

Dua Lipa, featured in Harper's Bazaar, discusses her relationship with Callum Turner and her upcoming album. The album will feature personal compositions inspired by her relationship with Callum Turner, and a search for new sounds.

Rumors suggest Taylor Swift could perform at Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in 2026, fueled by her relationship with Travis Kelce and hints from the New Heights podcast. No official announcement has been made.

Lindsey Stirling's "Snow Waltz" Christmas tour will begin on November 18 and include 23 cities. The tour will feature holiday classics and originals.

On August 17 and 18, 2025, Limp Bizkit performed at Atakoy Marina in Istanbul. During the performance of 'Take A Look Around,' Fred Durst knocked down a drone with his microphone.