Entertainment and culture news spans major film releases, music milestones, religious leadership statements on technology, and international cultural developments.

Disney's 'Mandalorian and Grogu' film opens to $100 million domestically and $163 million globally during Memorial Day weekend, marking a major box office success for the Star Wars franchise.

Drake makes chart history as his new album trilogy lands the top three positions on the Billboard charts, tying Taylor Swift for the most Number One albums by a solo artist in history.

Pope Leo releases a 42,300-word encyclical warning of artificial intelligence risks, urging the technology be 'disarmed' to prevent domination, exclusion, and death while shaping Catholic doctrine on AI ethics.

Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo publicly comes out as a 'proudly gay man,' marking a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation in the rock music industry.

Queen Latifah hosts the American Music Awards and discusses her upcoming new music release, expressing admiration for Taylor Swift's songwriting and commercial success.

Netflix Brazil announces its first medical series alongside new content including an evangelical special, melodrama, and open marriage comedy, expanding its Latin American programming portfolio.

Lebanese comedian John Achkar's comedy special at L'Olympia Hall is acquired by Arabic streamer MBC Shahid, marking a significant milestone for Arabic-language stand-up comedy development.

TikTok's AI 'Text to Song' trend gains momentum, signaling potential shifts in how music creation and consumption may evolve with artificial intelligence integration in entertainment platforms.

Documentary 'Don't Forget Me' about late rock pioneer Eddie Cochran features reflections from Keith Richards, Sting, and Yungblud on his lasting influence on rock music.

Ira Sachs discusses his film 'The Man I Love' and addresses casting decisions in queer cinema, noting he doesn't inquire about actors' personal lives while exploring themes relevant to Trump-era America.