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Sheeran’s Philadelphia show hailed as his best yet amid Macklemore backlash
Ed Sheeran told a Philadelphia audience that Saturday’s show was the best of his life, addressing the Macklemore controversy after the rapper was dropped from the tour and other acts withdrew amid pro-Palestinian remarks, while protesters gathered outside and Sheeran urged love and unity on stage.
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Verhoeven: Trump’s Space Force uniforms mirror Starship Troopers’ Nazi-era imagery
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven says Starship Troopers deliberately channels fascist propaganda aesthetics and that Donald Trump’s Space Force uniform concept mirrors that Nazi-era look, citing Leni Riefenstahl; he adds the film’s heroes are ‘fascists without knowing that they’re fascists,’ a point that has fueled debate after Trump shared a Space Force design inspired by the movie.
Fans want John Mulaney to host all awards after Emmys moment
John Mulaney’s Emmy moment — delivering jokes that drew big laughs and even a censored line — has fans clamoring for him to host future awards shows, especially as viewers found this year’s ceremony boring overall.
Nostalgia Drives Hollywood's Belated Sequels for Millennials
Belated sequels like Practical Magic 2 and The Devil Wears Prada 2 show Hollywood courting aging millennials with nostalgia for pre-smartphone life; box office data suggest this strategy pays off, with Prada 2 earning about $693 million globally while Practical Magic 2 pulled around $30 million in the US, signaling a broader cultural longing for simpler times amid today’s tech-saturated world.
Harry and Meghan skewered as SNL UK opens season two with royal homecoming
SNL UK opened its second series with a Balmoral-set cold open skewering Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK, including jokes about Meghan’s Netflix empire and their non-working royals status, before host Jeff Goldblum and musical guest CMAT took the stage. The sketch rode on the couple’s relocation back to Britain and poked fun at royal life and the Netflix deal, though critics gave the opener mixed reviews. The show features all 11 original cast members, with Freddie Meredith joining, and headlines next week with Jamie Demetriou as host.
Royal roast kicks off SNL UK season two with Harry and Meghan
SNL UK opens its second series with a Balmoral-set cold open lampooning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK, including jokes about Meghan’s Netflix empire and a political dig, ending with a musical number hosted by Jeff Goldblum; the episode features the familiar cast and confirms upcoming guests.
Pink doubles down on speaking out after Macklemore's Palestine remarks
Pink says she’ll keep speaking out after backlash to Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks at MetLife Stadium, clarifying she is Jewish and does not speak for Israel, and explaining she reposted criticism due to a controversial image used by Macklemore; she insists she’s not silencing anyone. Macklemore responded with a video on stage addressing the controversy, while Ed Sheeran has not commented.
Brosnan plays down MobLand clashes, praises Tom Hardy
Pierce Brosnan dismissed reports of tension on the MobLand set as a “storm in a teacup,” saying he loves Tom Hardy and that the cast and crew—also including Helen Mirren and Guy Ritchie—are united as MobLand moves toward its second series.
South Park renames itself South America in Trump-inspired stunt
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announce the show will be renamed South America in a Trump-inspired stunt, a move accompanying the show’s return for season 29 after a season that mocked Donald Trump and followed an Emmy win.
Charlie's Angels star reveals threesome proposition from Tanya Roberts
In her memoir, Jaclyn Smith claims that her Charlie’s Angels co-star Tanya Roberts and her husband once propositioned her for a threesome; she declined during a flight to Hawaii and notes Roberts’ openness about swinging, while reflecting on the show’s enduring legacy and the era on set.
Nick Offerman slams Ben Shapiro’s take on The Last of Us’ gay romance
Nick Offerman publicly rebuked Ben Shapiro’s critique of The Last of Us’ standalone episode about Bill and Frank, calling Shapiro’s take dumb and rampant with homophobia while mocking his reading comprehension. Offerman recalled Shapiro’s controversial comments, noted his own Emmy-winning performance in the episode, and highlighted the broader acclaim for the show’s LGBTQ storyline amid backlash and strong viewership.