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Jamie Foxx is expanding his work behind the camera as a producer on the upcoming independent crime thriller East of the River. The Oscar-winning entertainer is collaborating with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, on the project, which explores family conflict and the dangerous world of underground gambling. According to Variety, Jamie Foxx has joined East of the River as a producer through his Foxxhole Productions banner, while Corinne Foxx serves as an executive producer. The film stars Ben Barnes and Ben Ahlers as two estranged brothers drawn into an underground poker operation connected to their family’s troubled past. Directed by Dennis…
Greta Gerwig is introducing audiences to a new interpretation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy world with the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The upcoming Netflix production features an ensemble cast and will receive a theatrical release before arriving on the streaming platform in April 2027. According to TheWrap, Netflix has released the first official trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The film stars Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds and Daniel Craig, with Meryl Streep providing the voice of Aslan. The adaptation explores the creation of Narnia, bringing one of the earliest stories in the fantasy…
Nick Cannon is returning to BET with a new late-night series, Nick Cannon @ Night, premiering October 20th. The 10-episode program will bring together entertainers, cultural figures and experts for candid conversations about relationships, wellness and everyday experiences. According to BET via Paramount Press Express, Nick Cannon @ Night premieres Tuesday, October 20th, at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The series will feature weekly episodes throughout its 10-episode season. Cannon serves as host and executive producer through Ncredible Entertainment. The program will explore dating, relationships, health and modern intimacy through conversations inspired by real-life experiences. Audience questions and personal dilemmas…
Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, is stepping into the world of animation with a new voice role in Doggyland, the children’s educational series co-created by her father. The opportunity marks a personal milestone for Broadus, who has dreamed of working in children’s animation since childhood. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cori Broadus is making her animated debut as Maxine, a confident and playful labradoodle in Doggyland. Broadus also helped develop the character’s personality and appearance. The role fulfills a longtime ambition that began when Broadus auditioned for The Backyardigans as a child. Although she did not secure that earlier opportunity,…
TikTok is expanding its investment in scripted entertainment through a new partnership with creator management company Made By Us. The collaboration will introduce original vertical microseries starring popular digital creators Hannah Stocking and Adam Rose. According to TheWrap, TikTok and Made By Us have announced a multiyear agreement to develop and co-produce original microseries. The projects will be distributed exclusively through TikTok and its microdrama platform, PineDrama. The partnership was announced during TikTok’s presentation at MIPCOM Cannes. Hannah Stocking will star in Player, a romantic revenge thriller directed by Louiza Zouzias. Stocking also serves as an executive producer and contributed…
Steve Martin and Grammy-winning banjo musician Alison Brown are putting a fresh spin on Lil Nas X’s record-breaking hit “Old Town Road.” The duo has released a bluegrass reinterpretation of the song, blending traditional instrumentation with Martin’s signature humor. According to RTTNews, Martin and Brown released their version of “Old Town Road” through Compass Records, featuring bluegrass performers Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski. The recording replaces the original song’s country-trap production with banjos, mandolin, fiddle and bass. Martin contributed new lyrics, while Brown developed the arrangement. The release follows their 2025 collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane. Lil Nas X’s…
Reese Witherspoon is making a significant move in the entertainment business, partnering with French production company Mediawan to reacquire her media company, Hello Sunshine. The deal comes five years after Candle Media acquired a controlling stake in the female-focused production company. According to Axios, Witherspoon and Mediawan have teamed up to buy back Hello Sunshine for a reported low- to mid-eight-figure amount. The transaction follows Candle Media’s 2021 acquisition, when the company was valued at approximately $900 million. The new ownership arrangement will allow Hello Sunshine to refocus on premium film and television projects while expanding its storytelling and distribution…
Brazilian mixed martial artist Ketlen Vieira has received a six-month suspension following a positive drug test after her August 22nd fight against Cris Cyborg. The disciplinary action adds another development to a bout already affected by Vieira missing the required weight limit. According to Sherdog, Vieira tested positive for a banned steroidal substance following her Professional Fighters League appearance against Cyborg in Tampa, Florida. Mike Mazzulli, director of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, confirmed that both her initial and confirmation samples produced adverse findings. Vieira received a six-month suspension retroactive to the August 22nd fight date. The bout…
Nearly three decades after the murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas court has sentenced former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis to 40 years to life in prison. The sentencing follows his conviction for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that claimed the rapper’s life. According to Reuters via KSL, Davis, 63, was sentenced on October 13th, 2026, after being convicted of first-degree murder in August. He received two consecutive terms of 20 years to life for murder and use of a deadly weapon. Prosecutors argued that Davis orchestrated the shooting following an altercation involving his nephew and…
Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé, Tom Pelphrey, are celebrating the arrival of their second child. The couple welcomed another baby girl, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey, sharing the exciting news with fans through heartfelt social media posts. According to Entertainment Weekly, Cuoco gave birth to Philomena on October 12th, 2026. The actress announced the arrival two days later, sharing family photographs and expressing gratitude for their newest addition. The newborn joins the couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Matilda, who was born in March 2023. Cuoco affectionately referred to her youngest daughter as Philo and celebrated bringing her home to meet her older sister.…