All filters
Topic

Entertainment

Entertainment spans film, television, music and games, from new releases and casting news to the stories behind familiar works and artists. It also covers how creative industries adapt, invest and bring formats to audiences around the world.

About this topic

These stories shape what people watch, play and listen to, while reflecting changing tastes and cultural conversations. Keeping up with them helps readers discover new work, revisit older favourites and understand the decisions that influence the entertainment they enjoy.

47,076 stories Follow All news
Last 7 days 3,056 stories
0

Eleven TV makers answer questions on data collection and privacy

  • 11 companies were asked 17 questions about TV and streaming privacy.
  • Seven companies provided responses; some did not answer.
  • Opting out of viewing-data collection may not stop all data traffic.

The article asked 11 television and streaming-device companies 17 yes-or-no questions about what data their products collect and how they use it. The responses provide consumers with a more direct comparison than privacy policies alone, amid concerns that TVs may capture viewing habits, audio or other personal information.…

The Verge0
BusinessNewsCompaniesTV
0

Sauron secures seven Dwarven rings, bringing his total to 16

  • Sauron now controls 16 Rings of Power.
  • Thrain gives him the seven Dwarven rings.
  • Sauron seeks an Elven ring to aid his plans.

Sauron gains direct control of the seven Dwarven rings after Thrain overthrows Durin IV and hands them over, giving the Dark Lord 16 of the Rings of Power. The shift strengthens his effort to dominate Middle-earth as the third season begins, five years after the previous season. He…

IGNN4 sources ·
Right0
EntertainmentNewsTV
0

What New DC Studios Boss Jeremy Latcham’s Past Comments and Films Suggest About the Future of the DCU

  • Jeremy Latcham will lead DC Studios after Gunn and Safran.
  • His Marvel career includes *The Avengers* and *Guardians of the Galaxy*.
  • His comments on faith prompt questions about the DCU’s future tone.

Jeremy Latcham, a former senior Marvel executive and producer on several major superhero films, is set to lead DC Studios after James Gunn and Peter Safran’s departure. His appointment matters because his past work and public comments may offer clues about the creative direction of the DCU, now…

IGN0
EntertainmentNewsFilm
0

4 Legendary Musicians Whose Guitars Became Iconic in Their Own Right

  • Trigger helped shape Willie Nelson’s sound.
  • B.B. King named his guitars Lucille after a near-loss in a fire.
  • Van Halen and Brian May built instruments to match their musical visions.

Four guitars closely linked to Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen and Queen’s Brian May became famous in their own right. Their stories show how an instrument’s sound, history and personal meaning can become part of a musician’s identity. Nelson’s battered Martin N-20, Trigger, was named after…

American Songwriter0
WorldNewsAmericasMusic
0

Trails beyond the Horizon Sequel Confirmed for 2027 as Falcom Steps Back from Remakes

  • Falcom confirmed a Trails beyond the Horizon sequel.
  • Its Japanese release is due by September 2027.
  • Further remakes are on hold as the story continues.

Falcom has confirmed that the next game in its long-running Trails series will be a sequel to Trails beyond the Horizon, due in Japan by the end of September 2027. The announcement matters because the 2024 game ends on a major cliffhanger, and Falcom is prioritising the current…

Push Square0
EntertainmentNewsSoftwareTV
0

Microsoft’s Automatic Super Resolution is now officially out for the ROG Xbox Ally X

  • Auto SR is rolling out to the ROG Xbox Ally X.
  • It can upscale games for sharper images on larger screens.
  • 120 fps and HDR support are planned in future updates.

Microsoft has officially begun rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), its game upscaling technology, to the ROG Xbox Ally X and other supported devices. It aims to sharpen images and improve smoothness in games, including when the Ally X is used as a handheld. The update supports…

Engadget0
EntertainmentNewsGaming
0

Janet Jackson ‘So Excited’ in Surprise ‘DWTS’ Cameo Honoring Former ‘All For You’ Video Dancer: ‘I Feel So Honored’

  • Janet Jackson sent Jenna Dewan a surprise message after her tribute performance.
  • Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy scored 28 out of 30.
  • They were eliminated despite earning the night’s second-highest score.

Janet Jackson surprised Jenna Dewan with a supportive video message on Dancing With the Stars after Dewan performed to Jackson’s “All For You”. Jackson said she felt honoured by the tribute and recalled their time together on the song’s tour, making the performance a full-circle moment for Dewan,…

Billboard0
EntertainmentNewsMusic
0

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizzard announce 29th album, ‘Entropy’ and two new tours for 2027

  • Entropy is due on 4 December.
  • The album grew from sessions for Alien Metal.
  • The band has announced three 2027 tour legs.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have announced Entropy, their 29th album, due on 4 December. It follows August’s Alien Metal and grew from the same sessions, but the band says it developed into a distinct project with a different sound. Frontman Stu Mackenzie described Entropy as faster…

Far Out0
EntertainmentNewsMusic
0

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward nearly finished with next solo album, which has “at least 15 to 20” guest stars

  • Bill Ward is close to completing an 18-track solo album.
  • The record blends jazz, rock, orchestration and choirs.
  • It will feature at least 15 to 20 guest performers.

Bill Ward is nearly finished with his first solo album in 11 years, an 18-track follow-up to 2015’s *Accountable Beasts*. The former Black Sabbath drummer plans to master it soon and shop it to record labels later this year; its broad mix of styles marks a new direction…

Louder0
EntertainmentNewsCelebrityMusic
0

As of this week, PlayStation 5 has surpassed 100 million consoles sold

  • PS5 shipments have topped 100 million.
  • The milestone came almost six years after launch.
  • Quarterly shipments have fallen as prices have risen.

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has passed 100 million consoles shipped to retailers, reaching the milestone on 10 November, almost six years after launch. The figure marks a major sales achievement, bringing the PS5 close to the PS4’s 117 million and the original PlayStation’s 102.4 million, but it does not…

Eurogamer0
EntertainmentNewsGamingSoftware