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Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After 3 Years
Kate Mansi is exiting 'General Hospital' after three years as Kristina Corinthos Davis, with her final episodes set to air in June. The Daytime Emmy winner called the departure her own decision at con
Rick and Morty Season 9: How to Watch Online
Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on Adult Swim starting May 24, with options to stream via DirecTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or HBO Max the day after each episode airs.
CBS Halts Colbert Monroe Takedowns After Backlash
CBS paused its standard copyright takedown enforcement for Stephen Colbert’s “Only in Monroe” episode after public outcry, allowing unauthorized uploads to remain while the show’s official video sits
Judd Apatow Defends Late-Night TV After Colbert Exit
Judd Apatow has issued a passionate defense of late-night television in a new essay, mourning the end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show and celebrating the cultural role of hosts like Kimmel, Fallon, and
Richard Dreyfuss Cancels Jaws Reunion Appearance
Oscar‑winning actor Richard Dreyfuss announced he will miss the upcoming Jaws cast reunion at the Hollywood Show, citing circumstances beyond his control. He shared a heartfelt Instagram message apolo
Passenger: André Øvredal's Road Horror Film Debuts
‘Passenger’ is André Øvredal’s latest road‑bound horror, blending a sleek visual style—most notably a rotating in‑car camera—with a minimalist antagonist that haunts drivers on American highways. Star
How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies
Low‑budget horror "Obsession" shattered expectations with a 30% box‑office jump in its second weekend, earning $22 M and climbing to $28 M over Memorial Day. Produced for under $1 M, the film’s $74 M
Drake Secures Top Three Billboard 200 Slots
Drake shattered chart history by debuting three new albums—'Iceman', 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'—simultaneously at Nos. 1‑3 on the Billboard 200, a feat confirmed by Billboard and echoed by Pitchfo
Caleb Shomo Comes Out as Gay on Instagram
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo announced on Instagram that he is a proudly gay man, a personal revelation that follows the band’s recent single “Free,” which faced online trolling. In his heartfelt me
Brendan Wayne Shapes Mando, John‑Wayne Influence
After weeks of covering Trump’s diplomatic moves, SKIMNEWS turns to the behind‑the‑scenes world of "The Mandalorian" to spotlight stuntman Brendan Wayne, the body double who brings Din Djarin to life.
‘Gilded Age’ Season 4 First Look, New ‘Harry Potter’ Footage Among Teases in New HBO Max Trailer
HBO Max unveiled a new trailer that teases a slate of high‑profile premieres, from the fantasy classic Harry Potter to the period drama The Gilded Age’s fourth season. The network highlighted 2026 deb
Andrey Zvyagintsev Calls on Putin at Cannes Grand Prix
Exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev took the Cannes Grand Prix for his thriller “Minotaur” and turned his acceptance speech into a direct plea to President Vladimir Putin to halt the war. The f
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Lifts Off With $102 Million Over Memorial Day Holiday, ‘Obsession’ Scores $28 Million in Huge Second Weekend
The Mandalorian and Grogu raked in $102 million over Memorial Day, delivering the weakest Star Wars opening since Disney took over the franchise but still earning an A‑grade CinemaScore on a $165 mill
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 and the Strange Case of Rue’s (Mostly) Missing Mom
Euphoria's third season pushes its narrative into darker territory, and the brief return of Rue's mother in episode six offers a poignant, if fleeting, emotional anchor. After SKIMNEWS spent recent cy
10 Best Movies at Cannes 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival wrapped on May 23, 2026, delivering a mixed‑reception but still highlighting standout works. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s three‑hour drama “All of a Sudden” earned Best Actress ho
Wollner's 'Everytime' Wins Un Certain Regard Top Prize
Sandra Wollner's grief drama "Everytime" won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard sidebar at Cannes, earning praise as the most formally inventive film in the lineup and a likely springboard to wide
Middle Child Launches New Hull Venue with 'Isabelle'
Hull’s fledgling theatre company Middle Child has opened its new permanent venue with the debut of “Isabelle”, a 90‑minute family drama that showcases the company’s ambition to champion new writing. W
007: First Light Free Download Available To Grab For 24 More Hours - ScreenRant
The James Bond video game 007: First Light is being offered as a free download for the next 24 hours, a move highlighted by ScreenRant. At the same time, the BBC praises the title for redefining the i
The Midnight Library Secures $70M Cannes Deal
While Amazon is rolling out AI‑enhanced shopping tools and Australia is sealing a $7 billion naval ship contract, Cannes reasserts its entertainment dominance as the $70 million sale of Florence Pugh’
Netflix’s Kevin Hart Roast Shows Roasts Turn Cruel
The piece traces the evolution of celebrity roasts from early‑20th‑century private gatherings to modern televised spectacles, using The Larry Sanders Show’s fictional disaster and Netflix’s three‑hour
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