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Rebel Wilson secures another court win in The Deb case
An Australian court awarded Rebel Wilson $359,000 plus interest after dismissing most claims brought by the co-producers of The Deb. The producers received $10 in damages. The decision follows Wilson’s earlier win in a separate defamation case involving the film’s star, Charlotte MacInnes.
Retired decorator’s Pokémon cards fetch £1.56m at auction
A retired decorator from Woking sold 42 sets of Pokémon cards for £1.56m at Ewbank’s auction, after keeping them in an attic for 15 years. The collection included a Legendary Collection Complete Master Set that reached £100,000. Ewbank’s said the sale was its most successful in more than 30 years of business and claimed it was the most valuable trading cards auction ever held in the UK.
Slow Horses Season 7 Adds Five Actors as Government Faces a Mole Threat
Apple TV’s Slow Horses has added five actors to its seventh season: Varada Sethu, Ethan Moorhouse, Tuppence Middleton, Merab Ninidze and Joshua McGuire. They join Gary Oldman and returning cast member James Callis. The new season adapts Mick Herron’s Bad Actors, with Jackson Lamb and his team hunting a mole inside the British government.
Cruz Beckham 21 shares birthday tribute, then removes photo
Cruz Beckham shared a birthday tribute to Jackie Apostel on Instagram, including a yacht photo that was later removed from the post. The Sun reported that followers noticed the image before it disappeared. The musician also posted affectionate pictures and a message for his girlfriend, while his sister Harper shared birthday wishes of her own.
Buvette London WC2: French café charm in Neal’s Yard
Buvette has opened in Neal’s Yard, bringing a French-leaning menu and a polished café interior to Covent Garden. Guardian restaurant critic Grace Dent describes the food and setting, while noting that the London restaurant had plenty of empty seats during her midweek visit. The menu lists 25 dishes, none priced above £18.
Charlie Vickers on Tom Cruise and the freediving debate
Charlie Vickers said Tom Cruise would beat him in a freediving contest, while questioning whether oxygen was used before some film stunts. In an interview with The Guardian, the actor also discussed his role as Sauron, memories of Sam Neill and an awkward marriage proposal in muddy woods. His comments about Cruise were framed as a joke, not a verified claim of cheating.
Pat McAfee net worth estimated at $80 million in 2026
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Pat McAfee’s fortune at $80 million, up from $60 million in its 2024 and 2025 estimates. His ESPN pay is reported at about $30 million a year, while the network has discussed extending his contract. The reported terms have moved into a range of $60 million to $65 million annually.
Taika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Gets Scathing Guardian Review
Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel premiered at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival, where a Guardian review called the film sentimental and laborious. The film stars Jenna Ortega as Klara, an artificial friend robot, alongside Mia Tharia and Amy Adams. Rita Ora attended the premiere at BFI Southbank on Thursday to support Waititi.
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Signs of Brain Injury in Canadians
A Canada-wide study of more than 8,700 middle-aged participants found a possible link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and signs of vascular brain injury on MRI scans. Researchers say the findings do not yet establish a direct cause. Some participants are returning for further scans, with results expected in early 2028.
True Detective Season 5 Adds Antonio Banderas to Lead Cast
HBO’s fifth season of True Detective will star Nicolas Cage as Henry Logan and Antonio Banderas as Rai Garcia. The story moves to Jamaica Bay, New York, with production scheduled to begin in 2027. Issa López returns as writer, director and showrunner. Plot details remain limited, though López has said the new story will have important connections to the events of Night Country.
Tate McRae Launches ‘Housewife’ as First Single From Fourth Album
Tate McRae released “Housewife” as a single and music video on Friday, marking the first release from her forthcoming fourth studio album. The track follows her 2025 album So Close to What. McRae had teased the song during an appearance on The Tonight Show and included a “Housewife” clue in her Lollapalooza set, according to Billboard.
Raye Ticket Sign-Ups Draw 1.8 Million for 5,000 Seats
Raye said ticket touts using AI bots overwhelmed sign-ups for her one-off Royal Albert Hall show, with 1.8 million registrations for 5,000 seats. Her team manually reviewed the list to identify fans for a pre-sale, while the venue and the UK government called for stronger action against ticket touting.
Mahjong’s Move to Mobile Shows How Digital Play Is Changing
Mahjong is moving from family rooms to phones and streaming platforms as digital habits reshape how people find and share entertainment. Media outlets and creators track the shift through online searches, forums, short videos and app reviews. A separate AI portrait trend shows how quickly user-made content can spread—and raises questions about the personal information people share when uploading photos.
TV Guide to Great American Christmas Movie Premieres
Great American Family’s Christmas movie schedule begins Saturday, October 10, with a new film starring Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe. The DISH guide lists weekly premieres through November, with stories about family reunions, romance and holiday traditions. Subscribers can watch the movies through America’s Top 200 or higher, or by adding the Heartland Pack to a DISH subscription.
Kelly Clarkson Store Video Leaves Key Exchange Unheard
Security footage of Kelly Clarkson’s visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn has surfaced, but the muted video does not record her conversation with staff. The dispute centers on Molly, a mechanical bird the singer says she was offered for $15,000, while the store says the bird is attached to the wall and not for sale. The shop’s owner says the online backlash has put employees in danger.
Raye Says AI Bots Flooded Sign-Ups for 5,000-Seat Show
Raye says AI bots and ticket touts overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall performance, with 1.8 million registrations competing for 5,000 seats. Her team manually reviewed the list to identify fans for a presale, while the venue and the UK government called for stronger protections against ticket touting.
Street Fighter Reviews Split Ahead of October 16 Release
Early reactions to Street Fighter are divided ahead of its theatrical release. Some critics praise the film’s playful action, cast and nods to the games, while others say the story feels muddled and the jokes miss. The movie follows Ryu and Ken Masters as Chun-Li draws them into the next World Warrior Tournament.
Great British Bake Off Sends Molly Home as Tom Wins Star Baker
Molly left The Great British Bake Off after Bread Week, while Tom earned Star Baker for the second time in the competition. Nikki had already left the tent early for family reasons, but judge Paul Hollywood said the baking standards still warranted sending a contestant home. The next episode will put the remaining hopefuls through Dessert Week.
Sacha Baron Cohen Wraps Secretly Shot New Ali G Film
Sacha Baron Cohen has completed a new film featuring Ali G, Variety reports. The production was shot in secret, but its title and release date have not been confirmed. The character last appeared on the big screen in Ali G Indahouse, while the new project is believed to include interviews with unsuspecting pundits.
Disney’s Hexed Trailer Reveals Hailee Steinfeld’s New Role
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a trailer and poster for “Disney’s Hexed,” an animated coming-of-age film starring Hailee Steinfeld as Billie Doe. The story follows a teenager who discovers magical abilities and travels into the witch realm of Hexe with her mother. Disney says the film will open exclusively in cinemas on November 27, 2026, with a voice cast that includes Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins.
Digger’s 60% Box-Office Drop Puts $280m Film Under Pressure
Tom Cruise’s satirical black comedy Digger is projected to lose around $245m after ticket sales fell sharply in its second weekend. The film has taken about $35m worldwide against estimated production and marketing costs of $280m, while Warner Bros disputes the reported break-even figure. The struggling release comes as The Social Reckoning also opened below its predecessor.
Digger Box Office Collapses, Projected Loss Hits $245 Million
Digger, the satirical film starring Tom Cruise, is projected to lose about $245 million after its second-weekend takings fell 60%. Its global box office is now projected at around $50 million, far below its estimated break-even, while The Other Mommy led the North American box office and The Social Reckoning opened weakly.
The Beach Boys Return to the Stage as Mike Love Sits Out Lead Vocals
The Beach Boys returned to public shows in Cincinnati with Mike Love seated onstage and sharing vocals with bandmates. John Stamos told fans Love is facing serious health challenges, while the band’s next scheduled concert was in Nashville. Love has previously said bronchitis and Covid took an emotional and physical toll.
Melanie Walters Exits Strictly as 13 Couples Reach Icons Week
Melanie Walters became the second celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after losing the dance-off to Shaun Wright-Phillips. The judges split their votes, with Motsi Mabuse backing Walters while Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood chose to save Wright-Phillips. Walters and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec will appear on It Takes Two on Monday; the remaining 13 couples return for Icons week next week.