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‘I’ll Be the Villain’: Chris Brown Doubles Down On Everything
Chris Brown has responded defiantly to criticism in an Instagram Stories statement, attacking the music industry, celebrities and what he described as “fake love”. He declared himself “the best” and “the king”, rejected others’ approval and said he would accept being viewed as “the villain”. The comments followed controversy over legislative honours presented to Brown…
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Trump Insists White House Ban On CNN & MS Now “Lawful Under The First Amendment”; Injuntion Hearing Showdown Set For Wednesday
The Justice Department formally defended President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House grounds in a 19-page filing, arguing that the action is lawful under the First Amendment. The three outlets jointly sued Trump and senior aides for alleged First and Fifth Amendment violations after the ban was imposed on…
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Former Miramax Exec Munika Lay Teams With Indie Producer Toni Wang to Launch Luna Media
Former Miramax film executive Munika Lay and indie producer Toni Wang have launched Luna Media, a company developing film, television and digital projects centred on underrepresented stories. Its slate includes the recently completed feature *Tap Twice*, directed by and starring King Bach, while its Luna Lab initiative aims to strengthen representation by supporting emerging Southeast…
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‘MobLand’s Harrigan Family Tree From Guy Ritchie’s Latest Gangster Series
Guy Ritchie’s *MobLand* follows the Harrigans, an Irish crime family in modern London whose drug-and-gun empire is threatened by internal power struggles. With Season 2 returning after Brendan’s death and the family increasingly divided, Conrad and Maeve’s children are competing for control while Harry Da Souza attempts to manage the fallout and growing tensions with…
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Alabama judge orders retrial or release for man imprisoned 40 years
Charles McCrory, who has spent over 40 years in prison for the 1985 murder of his wife Julie, is set to be freed or granted a new trial following a federal judge’s ruling. The original conviction relied almost entirely on bite mark evidence, a forensic technique now widely considered scientifically invalid. Federal judge Austin Huffaker…
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Ed Sheeran breaks down amid backlash over Macklemore’s removal
Ed Sheeran’s US tour became caught up in controversy when his support act Macklemore used his performance slots to deliver pro-Palestine speeches. Billionaire businessman Robert Kraft, a Jewish friend of Sheeran’s, banned Macklemore from performing at his Gillette Stadium venue, citing hate speech concerns. The dispute escalated when other support acts withdrew in protest, prompting…
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Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Dead Kennedys guitarist and founding member East Bay Ray, 67, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced on 22 September. Despite the diagnosis, Ray plans to continue performing and touring with the group for as long as his health permits. Ray, whose real name is Raymond John Pepperell, co-founded Dead Kennedys in 1976…
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Federal Judge Delays Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement Approval, Citing Political and Legal Concerns
A federal judge has delayed approval of the settlement clearing Paramount’s proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking further scrutiny of its legal and factual basis. The delay highlights concerns that political influence and corporate pressure may have weakened the antitrust process, while the merger would significantly increase media concentration and could lead…
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Impact Fund for Global South Creators Launches at Toronto With Focus on Distribution and Audiences (EXCLUSIVE)
The Culture Fund, a new impact fund for creators from the Global South, launched at the Toronto Film Festival market, established by Product of Culture, a New York and Los Angeles-based media and distribution company. Rather than limiting support to production finance, the fund addresses a critical gap in the industry by investing at key…
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Pierce Brosnan’s Forgotten James Bond Replacement Officially Surges on Paramount+
Pierce Brosnan’s 2014 spy thriller *The November Man* is experiencing a streaming resurgence on Paramount+, following his return in the platform’s crime drama *MobLand*. The film offers viewers a chance to see Brosnan in a role resembling his James Bond persona, although it received mixed reviews and only modest cinema success. Directed by Roger Donaldson,…