'Backrooms,' a horror film based on an internet meme, could gross $60 million at the box office, potentially outperforming Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.' Directed by 20-year-old YouTube veteran Kane Parsons, it reflects a growing trend of digital creators moving into Hollywood.
A 21-year-old Austrian man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, according to the BBC.
The personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor's ketamine-related death, according to the BBC.
A former assistant to actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor’s death from a ketamine overdose, according to court records.
A24's 'Backrooms,' directed by Kane Parsons, adapts the internet-born horror concept into a 110-minute cinematic experience, featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
Curry Barker’s debut horror film, 'Obsession,' is breaking box office records after earning $79.7 million globally in its first two weeks, according to Box Office Mojo. The film is expected to make 100 times its $750,000 budget, with Jason Blum calling it a once-in-a-lifetime success in the horror genre.
Mark Duplass has publicly defended 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, who directed A24’s horror movie 'Backrooms,' after social media users questioned whether Parsons had the final say on the set. Duplass stated that Kane was '100% in control,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Netflix’s The Boroughs, a sci-fi horror series created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, has concluded its first season with a dramatic ending, leaving fans wondering if a second season will follow. According to the creators, plans for a multi-season arc are already in place, but the show’s future will depend on viewer engagement and ratings.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced that Daniel Harding, 50, will be its next music director, beginning in the 2027/28 season, according to The Guardian.
Netflix has renewed Temptation Island for a third season, following strong ratings for Season 2, which hit the platform’s Global Top 10 with 2.5M views in its first week.
Jacob Elordi's character in 'Euphoria' was killed off in a dramatic episode, while his real-life romantic developments and recent injuries have also sparked public interest.
The American Music Awards 2026 honored BTS as Artist of the Year, while Taylor Swift led with eight nominations. The ceremony took place on May 25 in Las Vegas.
In October 2026, Kontra K and Calum Scott will perform for charity at the Hamburg Schauspielhaus as part of Channel Aid, according to WELT.
Fjord, a drama about a Christian family in Norway by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, has won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival, according to Al Jazeera.
Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' won the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the Romanian director’s second win and the seventh consecutive Palme d’Or for distributor NEON, according to AwardsWatch.