Entertainment news spans from music industry developments and box office successes to cultural documentaries and celebrity deaths, while geopolitical events and health crises dominate global headlines.

'Backrooms' horror film stuns with $81 million debut at the box office, marking a major win for the viral YouTube series turned theatrical release, while 'Mandalorian and Grogu' suffers a significant 70% drop in its second weekend.

Emma Corrin discusses her transition from playing Princess Diana to a Marvel villain role and being named a first nonbinary Power of Women honoree, signaling major shifts in casting and representation across major entertainment franchises.

Jamaican filmmaker Sosiessia Nixon's new film 'Stew Peas' highlights the obeah belief system, an African magic practice that was banned by colonizers in Jamaica during the 1700s, bringing cultural history to the screen.

Brazil's President Lula launches Tela Brasil, a free-of-charge streaming service dedicated to offering Brazilian productions, expanding access to locally-produced entertainment content.

Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts are canceled in Italy, marking another instance of high-profile artist cancellations amid various controversies and scheduling issues.

Ronald LaPread, co-founding bassist of legendary soul group the Commodores, dies at 75, and Frankie Valli cancels remaining 2026 concerts to focus on his health.

Peter Gabriel releases new song 'A Hard Lesson' marking the Blue Moon, while Charlie Puth brings out surprise guests including Busta Rhymes and Art Garfunkel for a MSG victory lap performance.

'The Way Home' to release a playlist featuring 30+ original songs from all four seasons ahead of its series finale, giving fans an extensive musical retrospective of the show.

Toronto's Caribbean diaspora is bringing back basement jam parties, a cultural entertainment phenomenon that appeals to millennials seeking an organic alternative to mainstream nightlife venues.