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Zach Bryan Links Up With Lana Del Rey for Delicate Duet 'Lies'

Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey have released "Lies," a delicate piano-driven duet featured on Bryan's new EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs Tour. The track, produced at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, showcases harmonies between the two artists and continues Bryan's successful streak of high-profile collaborations.

October 16, 20263 min
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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Expectations Remix

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan collaborate on a remix of "Expectations," bringing together two of pop's most dynamic voices on an updated version of the track.

October 16, 20261 min
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Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march

In the fifth episode of Celebrity Traitors series two, tensions escalate at the round table as Ross Kemp faces suspicion, Rob Beckett is murdered by the traitors, and mathematician Hannah Fry is banished despite voting against her fellow traitors.

October 16, 20266 min
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The tech backlash is now in theaters

2026 has seen an unusual wave of films taking a critical look at Silicon Valley's most powerful figures, including Aaron Sorkin's *The Social Reckoning* about Mark Zuckerberg, Nathan Fielder's *You Can See Everything* examining Elizabeth Holmes, Alex Gibney's *Musk* documentary, and Luca Guadagnino's *Artificial* satirizing Sam Altman.

October 15, 20266 min
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Mike Tyson Accuses Supreme of Breaching Contract Over Palestinian Flag Hoodie

Mike Tyson's legal team accuses Supreme of breaching their contract by altering an approved hoodie design that replaced an Israeli flag with a Palestinian flag, entangling the boxer in an unrelated political controversy.

October 15, 20263 min
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Neil Young Praises 'Digger': 'The Best Film I Have Ever Seen'

Neil Young calls the Tom Cruise film "Digger" the best film he's ever seen, criticizing critics for missing the film's artistic merit and social commentary despite its box office struggles.

October 15, 20263 min
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Bun B on Being Sampled for Drake's Ella Langley Remake: 'The Stars Aligned'

Houston rap legend Bun B discusses Drake's sampling of his classic 2005 track "Get Throwed" on Drake and Don Toliver's "Solar Eclipse," a remake of Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," and reflects on Drake's career comeback and their long friendship.

October 15, 20265 min
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Junji Ito's Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV

Junji Ito's macabre manga stories are being adapted into a live-action anthology series for HBO Max, with directors like Yûta Shimotsu capturing the slow-burn horror through stillness and visual fidelity to the original comics.

October 15, 20264 min
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Rachel Chinouriri: An Indie-Pop Leading Light Gets Very Real

On her sophomore album 'I Think I Spoke Too Soon', British singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri reevaluates how she wants to be treated in relationships while exploring themes of self-doubt and personal growth over synth-driven dance production.

October 14, 20264 min
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Collin Gosselin Details Claims of Control, Isolation, and Forced Medication in New Memoir

Collin Gosselin, a former cast member of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," has released a memoir detailing allegations of abuse and control by his mother Kate Gosselin, including claims of forced medication and isolation. The newly released book has already become a bestseller, sparking renewed conversations about the ethics of family influencers sharing their children's lives online.

October 14, 20264 min
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The 2027 Grammys Contenders for Song of the Year Should Be Predominantly Women

Rolling Stone predicts the 2027 Grammy Song of the Year nominees, highlighting a wide-open field dominated by young female artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and Ella Langley, with Langley's "Choosin' Texas" deserving recognition as a historically significant country song.

October 14, 20265 min
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Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has criticised BBC director general Matt Brittin for comments made about an AI-generated episode of the show, calling them "clumsy" in an industry where they directly affect writers and artists.

October 14, 20264 min
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Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run

HBO's award-winning series Girls will return for a limited five-episode run ten years after its 2017 finale, with creator Lena Dunham and the original cast reprising their roles for production beginning in 2027.

October 14, 20264 min
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'The Odyssey' Is Heading Home With Special Edition Blu-Ray Release

Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' is coming to Blu-ray, 4K, and DVD on November 17, with collectible Steelbook and three-disc editions currently sold out.

October 14, 20263 min
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You Know Rosalind Eleazar From 'Slow Horses.' She'll Blow You Away in 'Misty Green'

British actor Rosalind Eleazar discusses her breakout role in Chris Rock's drama 'Misty Green,' where she plays a struggling actress grappling with personal demons and the machinery of Hollywood, earning Oscar buzz for her deeply nuanced performance.

October 13, 202610 min
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The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month

September brings a slate of must-watch TV shows across streaming platforms, from political satire in South Park's 29th season to prestige spy thriller Slow Horses and anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion making its streaming debut.

October 13, 20266 min
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Michael Jackson's Legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Getting Its Own Documentary

A new documentary titled "Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl" will arrive on Hulu and ESPN in February 2027, featuring never-before-seen footage of the King of Pop's iconic 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

October 13, 20263 min
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How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who died by suicide at age 34, left a profound legacy as both a talented performer and disability advocate, transforming perceptions of cerebral palsy and opening doors for disabled actors in the entertainment industry.

October 13, 20266 min
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Godzilla Minus Zero's Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds

The filmmakers behind Godzilla Minus Zero created the film's kaiju roars by placing speakers on top of an outdoor dam, startling nearby bystanders and their dogs with the terrifying monster sounds.

October 13, 20264 min
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Maren Morris Hits Back at Shane Gillis' 'SNL' Joke About Women Being 'Whores' at the Gym

Maren Morris responded to Shane Gillis' controversial Saturday Night Live monologue mocking women's gym attire by posting a defiant Instagram video. Multiple celebrities, including former SNL star Ego Nwodim and Dan Levy, have criticized the comedian's misogynistic remarks.

October 13, 20263 min
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