LOS ANGELES, United States – Independent horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" have topped the global box office, surpassing the latest installment of the long-running "Star Wars" franchise on opening weekend, according to industry data. Both projects were directed and produced by independent, social media–native creators, marking the first time such...
Greenville, South Carolina — Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning R&B and pop vocalist whose smooth, emotive style made him a mainstay of adult contemporary and soul radio, died on June 4, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Greenville, he launched his professional music career in the 1960s and...
United States – Kathy Hilton has withdrawn from serving as Grand Marshal of an upcoming Pride Parade following sustained public backlash over her selection for the high-profile role. Organizers confirmed her decision on June 4, 2026, after criticism on social media and from advocacy groups intensified over the previous 48...
In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez has filed a legal request to be declared single before her divorce from Ben Affleck is fully finalized. The petition, submitted Wednesday to Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeks a bifurcated judgment that would end the marital status while complex financial negotiations continue. Lopez filed...
New York — CBS News has fired veteran journalist and longtime anchor Scott Pelley after a series of reported clashes with network executives over editorial direction and management protocols, according to internal sources cited in the article. The dispute, described as escalating over time, culminated earlier this week in a...
LOS ANGELES, United States – Independent horror films created by YouTubers led the U.S. box office over the latest weekend, signaling a notable shift in moviegoing patterns and audience preferences. The sci-fi horror film "Backrooms," directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, reached number one in the United States and also...
Federal agents arrested YouTube personality Tyler "TyFx" Jenkins at his Miami, Florida residence following a multi-month FBI investigation into an alleged organized digital extortion and blackmail scheme targeting high-profile online influencers. An unsealed indictment in the Southern District of Florida alleges Jenkins ran an anonymous network that obtained private, unreleased...
Los Angeles, United States – Pop star Britney Spears has unveiled a dramatic new hairstyle after inviting prominent celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton to her private residence for a full makeover. Known for shaping the looks of Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, Appleton oversaw a total beauty overhaul that moved Spears...
Philippines – Taylor Swift has confirmed that she will be involved in the upcoming film “Toy Story 5,” resolving days of speculation among fans sparked by online teasers. The confirmation came through a social media post at 2:00 a.m. PHT on June 2, shortly after Swift launched a two-hour countdown...
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has seen his Instagram following surge from about 4,700 to more than 4 million within a week, after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini, known as "El Scarso," highlighted him as the "least known" player set to compete at the upcoming World Cup. Scarsini urged his audience...
