ESPN and WWE announced a five-year, $1.6 billion deal for ESPN to broadcast WWE premium live events on its new streaming service. Pat McAfee, an ESPN host and former WWE commentator, celebrated the deal but criticized some mid-level ESPN executives, citing past conflicts. McAfee's past disagreements stem from...
Netflix's "Wednesday" season 2, part 1, has premiered to generally positive reviews, scoring 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. While some critics find the plot overstuffed, Jenna Ortega's performance is widely praised. The season continues the dark humor and supernatural mysteries of the first season, which was a massive Netflix...
Disney reported strong fiscal Q3 earnings, with revenue up 2% to $23.7 billion and operating income up 8% to $4.6 billion. Growth was driven by a 6% increase in direct-to-consumer revenue to $6.2 billion, fueled by subscriber additions and a new deal with Charter Communications. ESPN's new streaming...
Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on "The Tonight Show" that the filmed version of the original Broadway cast of "Hamilton" will be released in theaters nationwide and in Puerto Rico on September 5th. The film, a live capture of the 2016 production, was originally slated for theatrical release but delayed due...
Bravo aired the inaugural Las Culturistas Culture Awards, a whimsical ceremony hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. The show featured a Lady Gaga performance and unusual award categories like "Woman of a Certain Age" and "Best Gay Guy – Normal." Winners included Jeff Goldblum's chest (Jurassic Park)...
The "Naked Gun" reboot, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, opened strongly. Writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand discussed the film's numerous references to the original movies, including a subtle nod to O.J. Simpson and an Elon Musk-inspired villain. They addressed fan concerns about potentially offending Musk, explaining...
High-profile celebrities, including Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Kid Rock, Theo Von, Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and Dennis Rodman, attended Hulk Hogan's memorial service in Clearwater, Florida. Ric Flair described the service as "the most beautiful funeral I’ve ever attended." Hogan, who died on July 24th at age 71...
NYC influencer and aspiring actor Chase Filandro passed away on July 31 at age 20. Known for his travel vlogs showcasing US National Parks, he had over 30,000 Instagram followers. He also acted at Take 2 Actor's Studio and sang in the indie band Just Add Water. ...
Tribute Games' Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a retro-style beat 'em up, harkens back to the 90s X-Men arcade game. Featuring classic Marvel characters like Captain America and She-Hulk in pixel art, the game boasts simple controls suitable for both solo and co-op play. Players can switch between two chosen heroes...
Noah Hawley's "Alien: Earth" reimagines the franchise, focusing less on Xenomorphs and more on human-synthetic hybrids created by Prodigy, a mega-corporation. Two parallel storylines unfold: a research vessel crashing on Earth, releasing extraterrestrial life, and the creation of these hybrids from terminally ill children. The series explores the...
