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Four major films premiering this fall portray tech leaders as antagonists, reflecting a sharp cultural shift from techno-optimism to techno-dread. 'The Social Reckoning' depicts Mark Zuckerberg as a tyrant, while 'Musk' and 'Artificial' offer critical looks at Elon Musk and Sam Altman. This cinematic turn mirrors growing public anxiety over AI and concentrated corporate power.
Jennifer Garner’s boyfriend John Miller is reportedly upset by Ben Affleck’s public comments about wanting to work with her again. Miller is said to be uncomfortable with the idea of Garner and Affleck potentially playing romantic partners in a future film, fearing it would drag their relationship into the spotlight. Affleck, however, views a collaboration as a straightforward professional decision, citing their established history and friendship. No concrete plans for a new movie currently exist, but the situation may force awkward conversations among the parties involved.
Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has become a major box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a production budget estimated between $135 million and $180 million. Following scathing reviews from major critics, Warner Bros. and several high-profile actors, including Anne Hathaway and Jane Fonda, have launched a public defense of the film. The movie, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a meta-satire about an oil tycoon facing an environmental catastrophe. While industry figures praise its ambition, the film is projected to lose at least $150 million to $200 million, marking one of the biggest flops in recent history.
The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance has closed, creating a media giant burdened by $80 billion in debt. David Ellison has replaced legacy Warner leadership with cost-cutting executives, prioritizing financial discipline over the studio’s historic creative culture.
Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer known for dressing Cher and Carol Burnett, died at 87 from a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma, contradicting earlier reports that cited pneumonia. His death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, indicates he suffered a fall on September 11 at the home of his design director, Joseph McFate. Mackie died three days later at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. While his representatives initially attributed his passing to pneumonia, they later clarified that he suffered from the illness both before and after the fall. His remains were cremated on September 17 and scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County. Tributes from Cher and Carol Burnett highlighted his unique ability to blend fashion and costume design, cementing his status as an icon of Hollywood glamour.
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick lost approximately $30 million in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, forcing a major lifestyle shift. The couple, who have been married since 1988, rebuilt their lives by moving from Los Angeles to a 40-acre farm in Sharon, Connecticut, where they now focus on agriculture and family.
Sony Pictures has appointed Fede Goldenberg, a former YouTube executive, to lead its genre label Screen Gems. The move signals a strategic pivot to recruit filmmakers who built audiences on digital platforms, replacing traditional development pipelines.
Catherine Zeta-Jones addressed media attention surrounding her husband Michael Douglas’s new memoir, 'One Helluva Ride,' while the couple continues to list their New York estate for sale. The book details their 2013 separation and past infidelities, prompting public discussion about their marriage and real estate portfolio.
Actor Joe Manganiello has revealed in his new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' that a severe, undiagnosed autoimmune illness nearly killed him and contributed to the collapse of his marriage to Sofía Vergara. The book, releasing October 13, details his struggle with debilitating symptoms, a major organ amputation, and the emotional distance he felt from his ex-wife during his recovery. Manganiello disputes Vergara's previous public claims that their divorce stemmed from disagreements over having children, arguing instead that his health issues forced him to abandon the idea of parenthood. He credits a combination of medical intervention and alternative healing for his current symptom-free status and is now considering children with his fiancée, Caitlin O'Connor.
Mia Goth has officially filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing 'irreconcilable differences' and a separation date of July 28, 2025. The petition, filed on October 6, 2026, requests primary legal and physical custody of their four-year-old daughter, Isabel, and asks the court to deny spousal support for both parties. The couple, who married in 2016, had previously split in 2018 but reconciled in 2020. LaBeouf recently admitted to 'violating trust' and described the marriage as 'deeply unhappy' in a public interview. The filing follows a turbulent history that includes a previous split in 2018, a reconciliation in 2020, and LaBeouf's recent legal issues, including a guilty plea for simple battery in June 2026.
Roseanne Barr has completed filming an eight-episode independent comedy series titled 'Meemaw' in Austin, Texas. The show, which features a cast including Drea de Matteo and Randy Quaid, is described as a semi-autobiographical satire about a Jewish matriarch moving to Texas. Despite its private funding and lack of a distributor, the project highlights Barr's return to television eight years after her 2018 cancellation by Disney.
A new genealogical study by MyHeritage confirms that actress Sydney Sweeney and the late icon Marilyn Monroe are ninth cousins, once removed. The finding traces their lineage back to 17th-century British settlers in Massachusetts, adding a biological dimension to the long-standing public comparisons between the two stars regarding their fashion and public image.
Actor Joe Manganiello reveals in his new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' that a seven-year undiagnosed autoimmune illness nearly killed him and fractured his marriage to Sofía Vergara. The book details his emergency surgery, which involved the removal of his large intestine, and his subsequent recovery through medical and alternative means. Manganiello disputes Vergara’s previous claims that their divorce stemmed from disagreements over having children, arguing instead that his health crisis forced him to abandon parenthood. He credits a Santa Monica shaman and reconstructive surgery for his current symptom-free status and is now considering children with his fiancée, Caitlin O’Connor.
MyHeritage research confirms that Marilyn Monroe and Sydney Sweeney are ninth cousins, once removed, sharing a 17th-century ancestor. The finding adds a biological dimension to the frequent public comparisons between the two actresses regarding their fashion and public image.
Ben Affleck has detailed his shared custody arrangement with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, explaining that he stays in Los Angeles to maintain a weekly rotation with their three children. In a recent interview, Affleck emphasized that his primary motivation for working in the city is to avoid missing his kids' growing years, citing the logistical challenges of traveling for work. He described the arrangement as a week-on, week-off schedule where the children join him for dinner if they choose. While Affleck and Garner divorced in 2018, they maintain an amicable relationship, often appearing together for family events. Affleck also noted that he has not publicly dated since his 2025 divorce from Jennifer Lopez, stating that dating is not a current priority.