Brad Pitt is heading back to Hollywood as Cliff Booth, and Netflix has finally revealed what his next adventure will be called: The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. The David Fincher-directed film serves as a follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, with Tarantino writing the script but stepping away from the director’s chair. He has said he didn’t want his final directing project to be a sequel—apparently even Quentin Tarantino knows when it’s time to leave the greatest-hits album alone. Set in 1977, eight years after the original film, the story finds Booth navigating a very different version of Hollywood. Brad Pitt reprises the Oscar-winning role alongside a cast that includes Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Movie fans will get a chance to see it on the biggest possible screen first, with a two-week global IMAX run beginning November 25. Then it heads to Netflix on December 23.

Kate Winslet is heading back to TV—and this time, she's going on the run. She’ll star alongside Maxine Peake in Netflix's new five-episode thriller The Unheard, from Adolescence co-creator and writer Jack Thorne. Winslet and Peake play sisters whose revenge plot goes spectacularly sideways, forcing them to flee while questions swirl about what drove them to do it—and whether they ever expected to get away with it in the first place. Because apparently, a quiet family disagreement was simply not dramatic enough. Production is set to begin in 2027, with no release date announced yet.

Tim Curry, who became a cult movie legend as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80. Curry died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. A cause of death was not immediately announced, though he had faced serious health challenges since suffering a major stroke in 2012. He had used a wheelchair following the stroke and subsequent brain surgery. Curry’s performance as the wildly flamboyant Frank-N-Furter turned Rocky Horror into something far bigger than a movie—it became a full-blown cultural phenomenon, complete with midnight screenings, costumes, audience participation and generations of fans who knew every word before the opening credits were finished. Police reportedly responded to Curry's home late Tuesday night, and authorities do not suspect foul play.

Dolly Parton’s team has confirmed that the singer died yesterday at age 80 after what they described as a brief battle with cancer. The specific type of cancer was not disclosed. Parton died at Nashville’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, surrounded by loved ones, just four days after being admitted. Her family said she faced the illness bravely and remembered her extraordinary generosity, from her Imagination Library—which has put hundreds of millions of books into the hands of children—to her support of medical research. The news is especially heartbreaking because Dolly had spoken openly about recent health struggles only days earlier, but made it clear she had no intention of slowing down. In true Dolly fashion, she said she still had plenty of dreams to chase and planned to keep working as long as she could. Her nephew Bryan Seaver, who served as her head of security for more than two decades, delivered the announcement she had asked him years earlier to make. He remembered his aunt as someone who had “lived in the light” and said the sadness belongs to those left behind—not to Dolly.

 

The world is saying goodbye to Dolly Parton, and the tributes pouring in prove just how many lives she touched beyond country music. Friends, fellow artists, actors and fans remembered the 80-year-old legend not just for her incredible career, but for her generosity, humor and unmistakable warmth.

Reba McEntire called Dolly a dear friend and said there would never be another like her. Kacey Musgraves said the world suddenly felt “a lot less sparkly,” while Steel Magnolias co-star Sally Field said that if angels truly walk among us, the world had just lost one.

Dolly's goddaughter Miley Cyrus remembered her as someone who transcended generations, while Billy Ray Cyrus recalled Dolly's famous sense of humor—including her response to tabloid rumors about the two: “Honey, this trash sells records!” That's Dolly in one sentence: gracious, funny and always quicker than everybody else in the room.

Beyoncé praised her as a North Star and celebrated her talent, generosity and fearless individuality. The Grand Ole Opry honored her as a true icon who led with kindness and inspired countless artists.

 

Dolly Parton’s funeral plans have been revealed, and they’re exactly what you might expect from someone who spent her life giving to others. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family only, keeping her final farewell out of the public spotlight. Instead of flowers, the Parton family is asking fans to make donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the literacy program that has provided millions of free books to children. Fans are also encouraged to share tributes and memories online.

 

 

Shonda Rhimes and her Shondaland empire aren’t leaving Netflix anytime soon. The producer has renewed her overall deal with the streaming giant for another five years, extending a partnership that began in 2017. The biggest jewel in the relationship is “Bridgerton,” one of Netflix’s biggest shows ever. Seasons 1 and 3 are among the streamer’s all-time most-watched series, and the show’s fourth season reportedly topped 100 million views. Season 5 is already on the way. The expanded deal keeps Netflix as the home for Shondaland’s TV and film projects, while also covering games, merchandise and live events. It also continues support for Shondaland programs that help train underrepresented behind-the-scenes talent.

HBO Max is expanding its true-crime lineup with Diabolical: The Epstein Files, a 90-minute documentary examining the rise and fall of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful network surrounding him. The film also looks at the alleged failures by law enforcement and other institutions that allowed his crimes to continue for years. The documentary features investigators, legal experts, journalists, survivors and people connected to Epstein, including his brother Mark. HBO Max begins rolling it out internationally September 3, bringing the disturbing case—and the questions that still surround it—to audiences across Europe and other territories.

Sydney Sweeney is apparently adding daredevil stuntwoman to her résumé. She shared video of herself wing-walking on top of an airplane while it was flying and playfully warned Tom Cruise to “watch out.” Cruise famously performed a similar stunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but Sweeney looked more than willing to give Hollywood's reigning king of dangerous stunts some competition. The wild airplane adventure was part of a busy stretch for Sweeney, who has also been spending time at her family's Idaho lake house, hanging out with friends and boyfriend Scooter Braun. More seriously, she and Braun have also been helping people affected by devastating wildfires near her hometown of Spokane, Washington, volunteering and supporting relief efforts.

Cars is heading back to theaters beginning September 4 to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with September 5—Lightning McQueen Day—marking the famous racer’s number, #95. Disney and Pixar are putting the pedal to the metal with celebrations throughout the year, including special screenings, museum exhibits, a life-size Lightning McQueen, and even a Cars-themed presence at Formula 1 and NASCAR events. The 2006 hit introduced audiences to Owen Wilson’s Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy’s Mater and the late Paul Newman as Doc Hudson, and went on to become one of Pixar’s most beloved franchises.

Kit Harington is stepping into the role of the famously vain wizard Gilderoy Lockhart for Season 2 of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who had to leave because of scheduling conflicts. It’s a role Harington already knows well—he recently voiced Lockhart in the Harry Potter audiobooks and has called himself a longtime fan of the books. Lockhart will be a major part of Season 2, based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He was memorably played by Kenneth Branagh in the original movie. Season 2 begins filming this fall, while Season 1 of the new series is scheduled to premiere Christmas Day.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the No.1 movie in North America, earning $39 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
#2. Insidious: Out of the Further - $25.3 million
3. The Odyssey - $19.5 million
4. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - $9.1 million
5. The End of Oak Street - $9 million
6. Mutiny - $7.5 million
7. Tony - $5 million
8. The Fast and the Furious - $3.1 million
9. Spa Weekend - $3 million
10. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma - $1.9 million

Mark Ruffalo is doubling down after Paramount accused him of using antisemitic rhetoric while criticizing the Ellison family and the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Ruffalo called the accusation “appalling and fundamentally dishonest,” saying criticism of Israel's prime minister, military technology contracts or the executives behind them should not be confused with hostility toward Jewish people. He says his comments reflect his political beliefs and stressed his respect and affection for Jewish friends, colleagues and loved ones. The actor's original criticism focused on Oracle's technology work involving the Israeli military and his concerns that the proposed $111 billion merger could put CNN, HBO and Warner Bros. under the control of one family. Ruffalo also raised questions about editorial independence and potential job losses. Paramount fired back, saying it was troubled by what it called antisemitic tropes and objected to terms such as “genocide” and “apartheid” being used in connection with a corporate transaction.

Shaquille O’Neal says his Hollywood fame actually worked against him when he tried to land a role in the Avengers. Shaq told Variety that Marvel executives loved the idea of casting him but ultimately felt audiences would see “Shaq” instead of the character. He says he’s heard the same criticism from other Hollywood executives who believe he’s simply too recognizable to play a convincing doctor or other character. Shaq has wanted to join the Marvel universe for years. Back in 2018, he joked that he wanted to be in an Avengers movie so he could “kick Robert Downey Jr.’s a**.” He does have superhero experience — he starred as the title character in the 1997 DC movie Steel. Shaq says he’d love to remake it today with modern special effects.

ABC is getting ready to bring celebrities back to the ballroom for Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars, with rehearsals already underway and the full cast still being kept under wraps. The network has confirmed several names, including Ciara Miller from Summer House, The Traitors and Love Island UK star Maura Higgins, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodríguez. Other names reportedly being mentioned include Tyler Cameron from The Bachelorette and actress Jenna Dewan of Step Up fame. There are also reports that Connor Leavitt, husband of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt, and Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader could be joining the competition. ABC is going to great lengths to keep the remaining contestants secret. The celebrities have reportedly been showing up to rehearsals wearing masks and being escorted into the studios so nobody can identify them. The complete Season 35 cast is scheduled to be revealed September 2 on Good Morning America. Then the celebrities can stop hiding their faces and start hiding their dance moves.

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan says he was homeless twice and spent about six months living out of his car while trying to break into Hollywood. Sheridan told Town & Country that he would drive away from Los Angeles to places like Ojai so he could find somewhere safe to sleep. He said he could have given up at any time, gotten a regular full-time job and abandoned his Hollywood dream—but he chose sleeping in his car instead. Eventually, Sheridan sold his first screenplay and used the money to buy a small house on an acre of land along a river in Wyoming. As his career took off, he kept buying more land and horses. Today, Sheridan is reportedly worth around $200 million, largely thanks to Yellowstone and its growing collection of spin-offs and projects. He's also part of the investment group that bought the historic 6666 Ranch in Texas for a reported $320 million in 2022. Sheridan joked that when he was first approached about buying the massive ranch, he was told he'd need to put up roughly $350 million. His response: “I’m $330 million short.” He then struck a deal with Paramount and brought in investors to make the purchase happen.

Melissa McCarthy is getting into the Christmas spirit with “Margie Claus,” a new animated holiday comedy from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. The movie will hit theaters November 12, 2027, with McCarthy voicing Margie, Santa Claus’ wife. The story begins when Santa disappears on Christmas Eve, forcing Margie to dust off a century-old sleigh and assemble a very unlikely rescue team. Her mission takes her to the South Pole, where saving Santa — and Christmas — turns into a dangerous, action-packed adventure. The voice cast includes Jim Gaffigan as Santa, Andrew Scott as Jack Frost, plus Annie Mumolo, Georgette Falcone, Octavia Spencer, Gary Farmer, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Cedric Yarbrough and Maria Bakalova. Cole Escola was previously announced. The movie will also feature original songs written and produced by Meghan Trainor, along with Ben Falcone and Damon Jones. McCarthy, who is producing the movie with husband Ben Falcone, says the story is ultimately about showing up for the people you love — even if you're far from perfect.

Vince Vaughn is back as Andrew Yancy in Bad Monkey, with Season 2 premiering December 2 on Apple TV. The comedy comes from Scrubs and Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence and is based on Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling novel. This time, Yancy witnesses the murder of a Florida fixer and teams up with a straight-laced forensic accountant to solve the case. Hoping to get his detective badge back, Yancy gets caught in a turf war between rival criminal groups and encounters an eccentric mob boss, his unhinged son and a tough young woman who needs his protection. Natalie Martinez, Charlotte Lawrence and John Ortiz return, while John Malkovich, Yvonne Strahovski and Zavior Phillips join the cast.

Sandra Bullock is opening up about the painful final years of her longtime partner, photographer Bryan Randall, who died from ALS in 2023 at 57. On the SmartLess podcast, Bullock revealed that Randall asked her to keep his diagnosis private, leaving her largely isolated while she cared for him and raised their two children during the COVID pandemic. For a long time, she said, only her sister knew what the family was going through. Bullock said the experience became overwhelming and described it as a “trifecta that was pretty dark.” She eventually confided in close friends, including Jennifer Aniston and Amanda Anka. She also revealed that she had begun grieving Randall years before his death as ALS changed him physically and mentally. Bullock said, “My person left a lot earlier than the body left.” She explained that she was so focused on caring for him that she didn't fully process that grief until after he died. Bullock and Randall had been together for eight years. They reportedly met after she hired him to photograph her son Louis’ birthday party in 2015. Randall’s family previously said he chose to keep his ALS journey private and asked for privacy as they mourned him.

Tom Holland could be looking at a massive $100 million-plus payday from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The actor reportedly received a $20 million upfront salary to return as Peter Parker, but his backend deal could be worth far more now that the movie has become a box-office monster. According to The Wrap, the film has already grossed around $2 billion, and Holland's contract reportedly has no cap on his backend earnings. That means his bonus could potentially push his total compensation to at least $100 million.

Robin Williams’ three children—Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams—are taking steps to preserve their father’s legacy as he would have turned 75 this year. The siblings announced that they plan to maintain Robin’s Instagram account as a place for fans to see authentic photos, videos, stories and memories of the late comedian and actor. They say the goal is to keep his unique humor and talent alive while creating a trusted space for new generations discovering his work. Zelda also explained that there’s another reason for the move: fighting the growing use of AI to create fake videos and audio of her father. She has previously pleaded with people to stop sending her AI-generated clips that imitate Robin’s voice and appearance, saying she finds the practice deeply upsetting and believes it disrespects his legacy. Robin Williams died by suicide in 2014 at age 63. He had been dealing with several serious health issues, and an autopsy later found that he had Lewy body disease.

Disney’s ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission in federal court, accusing the agency of using its authority over broadcast licenses to pressure the network over its programming and news coverage. ABC says the Trump administration has repeatedly targeted the network over content, including Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night commentary and political discussions on “The View.” The network argues that forcing its eight ABC-owned stations to seek license renewals years earlier than scheduled is an unconstitutional attempt to punish ABC for its speech. ABC has also asked the court for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the FCC’s renewal proceedings while the legal fight plays out. The dispute has intensified under FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. ABC says the pressure has created a situation in which the company must worry that ordinary editorial decisions could jeopardize its stations’ licenses. As an example, ABC pointed to its decision to livestream an address by President Trump that it had previously chosen not to broadcast live. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has said the company intends to defend what it considers journalistic independence and won't allow the government to dictate how that part of its business operates. The FCC has also been investigating whether “The View” violated equal-time requirements after a political candidate appeared on the program. ABC argues that the government is effectively using the licensing process as leverage to influence the network's content.

Whitney Peak is joining Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Universal’s new take on the classic ’80s series, “Miami Vice ’85.” The film is being directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also directed Top Gun: Maverick, with a screenplay by Dan Gilroy. The movie will revisit the glamour, crime and corruption of mid-1980s Miami, drawing inspiration from the original series’ pilot. Jordan and Butler are already attached, while Alden Ehrenreich was recently added to the cast. Peak is reportedly expected to play Jordan’s love interest. Universal plans to shoot the movie in IMAX, with production beginning this year and a May 19, 2028 theatrical release.

Netflix’s “Extraction 3” is adding some serious firepower to its cast. Pierce Brosnan has joined the third installment of the action franchise alongside four other newcomers: Don Lee, Joe Taslim, Chi Lewis-Perry and Siena Agudong. The roles for the new cast members are being kept under wraps. The movie is currently filming in Australia, with Chris Hemsworth returning as mercenary Tyler Rake. Idris Elba and Golshifteh Farahani are also returning to the franchise.

Matthew McConaughey is once again fueling speculation that he could eventually enter politics after discussing his recent meeting with Pope Leo XIV. McConaughey met the pope during a Vatican audience on August 5 with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey. He described Pope Leo as someone who could represent “the moral compass of the world” and said the pontiff’s sense of humor surprised him. When asked whether the meeting changed his thinking about a possible political future, McConaughey talked about the role of religion and shared values in government. He said he believes there is common ground among religions and suggested there is “a constitution” that people of different faiths could agree on. The actor has been linked to a possible political career for years. He seriously considered running for Texas governor in 2022, but ultimately decided against it. He describes himself as “aggressively centric” and has advocated finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans. McConaughey has supported stronger gun regulations while also defending Second Amendment rights, criticized cancel culture and Hollywood groupthink, and spoken about traditional values and religion. He has previously said he wouldn't seriously consider running for office until his three children are fully grown.

HBO has officially renewed It: Welcome to Derry for a second season, bringing viewers back to the terrifying Stephen King universe and, of course, Pennywise. Season 2 will jump back to 1935, during the Great Depression, and center on the bloody massacre of the Bradley Gang, a group of bank robbers who stop in Derry to buy ammunition and instead run into something much more horrifying. There’s also a change behind the scenes: Brad Caleb Kane, who co-showran Season 1 with Jason Fuchs, will now serve as the sole showrunner.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $70 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. The Odyssey - $23.2 million
3. The End of Oak Street - $21 million
4. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - $20.5 million
5. Katseye: Wild Hearts - $4 million
6. Six: The Musical - $3 million
7. The Brink of War - $2.7 million
8. Toy Story 5 - $2.3 million
9. One Night Only - $2 million
10. Vishwanath and Sons - $1.6 million