NBC is adapting Peacock's reality competition show, "The Traitors," into a civilian version. Alan Cumming will return as host. Production begins in 2026. The original Peacock series features a mix of celebrity and civilian contestants, while the British BBC version exclusively features civilians. The show, based on...
A Milwaukee Brewers fan called 911 after being denied a free hamburger from George Webb Restaurants. The restaurant offered free burgers if the Brewers won 12 consecutive games, a feat they achieved Wednesday. The fan, however, attempted to claim his burger before the promotion's official start date, prompting the...
Bill Simmons, Spotify's head of talk strategy and a prominent podcast figure, accuses some major podcasters of inflating their listener numbers and sponsorship deals. He points to the lack of reliable audience measurement in the podcasting industry, citing instances of purchased YouTube subscribers and manipulated podcast charts. Simmons's...
Tensions remain high between Nicola Peltz Beckham and the Beckham family, with no contact or reconciliation attempts. A friend of Peltz's, Rebecca Faria, accused the Beckhams of being "toxic" and controlling the narrative, claiming Peltz prioritized her values over their fame. Faria also defended Brooklyn Beckham's decision to...
The podcast landscape is shifting. Lavishly produced narrative podcasts are declining in popularity, while low-fi chat shows and crime podcasts, particularly those with video components on YouTube, are rising. YouTube has surpassed Apple and Spotify as the primary podcast consumption platform, raising concerns about the industry's independence. The...
Lana Del Rey shared a song snippet on Instagram, referencing Ethel Cain. The lyrics allude to Cain's alleged relationship with Del Rey's ex, Jack Donoghue, and seemingly reference their 2022 Instagram posts. The song includes a quote from a New York Times article about Cain. This is the most...
The trailer for the final four episodes of Netflix's "Wednesday" reveals the shocking return of Principal Weems (Gwendoline Christie), who died in the Season 1 finale. Weems acts as Wednesday's spirit guide in a surreal afterlife setting. The trailer also shows Wednesday confronting Enid about Tyler's escape and...
A biopic chronicling the early life and career of the late Sinéad O'Connor is in development. The film, backed by BBC Film and prominent production companies including See-Saw Films and Nine Daughters, will focus on O'Connor's rise to fame and her activism. Directed by Josephine Decker and written...
Taylor Swift's interview on the New Heights podcast with boyfriend Jason Kelce shattered internet viewership records, surpassing even Donald Trump's Joe Rogan appearance. Over 1.3 million viewers watched the first hour live on YouTube, nearly double Trump's viewership. The podcast's YouTube channel saw a significant subscriber surge, and...
Pete Davidson discussed the negative impact of media attention on his early career during an interview on The Breakfast Club. He felt humiliated by tabloid coverage focusing on his relationships, particularly his high-profile romance with Ariana Grande, overshadowing his acting work. Davidson expressed discomfort with the intense sexualization...
