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Biggie’s Estate Manager Denies Diddy Funeral Claims
The Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning has gripped the public since its release, filled with allegations about disgraced mogul Diddy and his actions. One of those claims, made by Bad Boy co-founder Kirk Burrowes, alleges that Diddy used The Notorious B.I.G.’s money to pay for his funeral in 1997. Wayne Barrow, a manager of […]
10 Anime Releases To Look Out for in January 2026
Looking at the January 2026 calendar, the new year is set to begin with a wave of exciting anime releases, both new and returning. From long‑awaited sequels like the three‑year return of Hell’s Paradise, to climactic franchise conclusions such as the third installment of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, and major canonical entries like the second Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway film, the month will surely be busy. With so much anticipation building, January promises to deliver a strong start for anime fans worldwide. Here are the top 10 releases we’re keeping our eyes on as 2026 kicks off. MF Ghost Season 3Release Date: January 4, 2026Fast, furious and nostalgic, MF Ghost will be returning with its third installment in less than a month. After leaving fans hanging mid-race with a cliffhanger, th...
Netflix Wins Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Entering in an Exclusive Deal
SummaryNetflix emerged victorious in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), offering around $28 per share to enter exclusive acquisition talksThe deal would grant Netflix control of monumental assets, including the historic Warner Bros. Studios and the HBO Max streaming serviceThe acquisition marks a massive consolidation in the media industry, positioning Netflix for unmatched dominance against rivals like DisneyNetflix has achieved a colossal victory in the streaming wars, confirming it will enter exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The successful bid, reported to be around $28 USD per share and consisting primarily of cash, caps a day of extreme corporate turbulence that saw rival Paramount Global aggressively attempt to counter the giant streamer.This ac...
LISA of BLACKPINK Scores Role in Netflix’s New Action Thriller ‘Tygo’
SummaryNetflix unveiled Tygo, a South Korean action thriller expanding the successful Extraction franchise and starring LISA and Don LeeThe film follows Tygo, a former child soldier on a revenge mission, and brings a distinct Korean identity to the global universeThe Extraction franchise’s immense success (over 123 million views for the sequel) justified the move to this ambitious new projectNetflix is expanding its most successful action universe with Tygo, a new South Korean action thriller that brings LISA of BLACKPINK together with action powerhouse Don Lee and Squid Game star Lee Jin-uk. The project is an expansion of the streamer’s Extraction franchise, leveraging the world-class craft of Korean cinema.The Extraction franchise has already set global streaming records. The first film ...
‘Men in Black 5’ in the Works at Sony Pictures
SummarySony Pictures is developing Men in Black 5 and has hired Chris Bremner, writer of the Bad Boys franchise, to pen the scriptThe film is being written with the goal of bringing back Will Smith as Agent J, though the star has not yet officially signed onBremner’s hiring is a strategic move aimed at reviving the core franchise after the 2019 spin-off failed to connect with audiencesSony Pictures is officially reviving its iconic sci-fi comedy franchise, confirming that a fifth Men in Black film is in development. The studio has tasked Chris Bremner, the acclaimed writer behind the successful Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die sequels, with penning the new installment.The decision to move forward comes after the franchise’s 2019 reboot, Men in Black: International, failed to con...
The Blueprint: How Jay-Z Became A Billionaire
Jay-Z's business acumen made him a billionaire, blending artistry, ownership, and strategic investments across industries.
7 Alternative Christmas Films to Watch This Holiday Season
The annual debate over whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas film reignites every December. While purists insist on specific genre elements like Santa or holiday miracles, a growing number of viewers have started to define Christmas movies not by their category, but by their vital role as a holiday backdrop or a source of seasonal sentiment. These films usually utilize the holiday element as an essential setting for high-stakes action, a dramatic contrast for conflict, or even a powerful symbol of hope. These refreshing alternatives contradict the often saccharine nature of traditional seasonal fare, cementing their status as unconventional, yearly classics.Gremlins (1984)This classic black comedy horror begins when an inventor buys his son, Billy (Zach Galligan), a Christmas present. ...
Scarlett Johansson Reportedly in Talks to Join ‘The Batman Part II’
SummaryScarlett Johansson is reportedly close to joining the cast of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II in a new, undisclosed roleShe is rumored to play a new love interest for Bruce Wayne, with Zoë Kravitz reportedly not returning as CatwomanThe film’s premiere has been delayed multiple times and is currently scheduled for October 1, 2027Scarlett Johansson is trading the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Gotham City as she is reportedly close to joining the cast of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II.Nexus Point News reports that the actress may be up for the role of a new love interest for Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson). All the details remain under wraps as of writing, but Johansson could bring to life Andrea Beaumont/The Phantasm, Pamela Isley/Poison Ivy, Vicki Vale or Julie Madison.Zoë Kravitz w...
HBO Debuts First Look at Zendaya in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 and Premiere Month
SummaryHBO unveiled a first look at Zendaya in Euphoria Season 3, confirming a five-year time jump in the plotRue is now in Mexico, in debt to Laurie; Cassie and Nate are engaged and will marry in an "unforgettable night"The other main characters are post-college, and Sharon Stone joins the cast as a showrunner who hires Lexi as her assistantHBO has announced the release month and unveiled a first look at Zendaya in Euphoria season three.The first-look image sees the actress, who portrays lead character Rue, in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck. Creator Sam Levinson revealed via Variety that in the upcoming season, which takes place five years after the events of season two, fans will see Rue in the south of the border in Mexico. She’s “in debt to Laurie [Martha Kelly], trying to come up...
James Wan To Direct ‘Paranormal Activity’
SummaryThe Paranormal Activity franchise is returning with an eighth film, set as a priority theatrical project for Paramount and the new Blumhouse-Atomic MonsterHorror architects James Wan and Jason Blum are producing, signaling a major franchise “rebirth”Wan aims to expand the found-footage legacy with a bigger budget and return the series to the big screenThe Paranormal Activity franchise is officially rising from the grave with an eighth film, positioned as a priority theatrical project for Paramount and the newly merged Blumhouse-Atomic Monster powerhouse.Horror architect James Wan joins the series for the first time as producer alongside Jason Blum and original creator Oren Peli, setting up a crossover of genre empires behind the camera. Plot, cast and director details are under wrap...
The Christmas Movie That Matters: The Case for John McClane and ‘Die Hard’
Come December, the same tired argument surfaces at every bar, group chat and dinner party: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Spare us the semantics. It is. And this year, with Bruce Willis quietly fading from the public stage, watching John McClane bleed barefoot across Nakatomi Plaza feels less like tradition and more like tribute.It’s Christmas Eve. The Nakatomi Corporation is throwing its holiday party. The soundtrack swings from Run-D.M.C. to “Let It Snow.” A dead terrorist gets gifted a Santa hat and the seasonal greeting, “Now I have a machine gun. Ho-ho-ho.” Hans Gruber — Teutonic, cultured, and dressed like he’s en route to a Bond villain’s New Year’s Eve gala — times his $640 million USD bearer-bond heist for the one night the vault’s guards are drunk on eggnog and holiday bonuses. E...
A Dress to Die For: Watch the Trailer for A24’s Psychosexual Pop Thriller ‘Mother Mary’
SummaryA24 debuted the trailer for David Lowery’s Mother Mary, a "psychosexual pop thriller" starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela CoelHathaway plays a pop star who reunites with her estranged former costume designer (Coel) on the eve of her comeback performanceHathaway performs original music written by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA TwigsA24 has debuted the official trailer for David Lowery’s Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in the lead roles.The “psychosexual pop thriller” sees Hathaway as iconic pop star Mother Mary and Coel as her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm. On the eve of Mother Mary’s comeback performance, she meets with Sam to ask for a dress — but it’s evidently more than that. “There may only be one of us left standing when...
