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Macklemore 9 U.S. Venues: Arenas Reject Free Palestine Shows
Macklemore says nine U.S. arenas withdrew possible dates for his Free Palestine benefit shows after learning what the concerts would support. The venues named include Madison Square Garden and Chase Center. MSG Entertainment said its venues had limited availability and that Macklemore was not an arena-level act.
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Macklemore Says Nine US Arenas Declined Palestine Benefit Tour
Macklemore says nine major US arenas turned down dates for his Free Palestine benefit tour after learning the shows would support Palestine. The venues he named include Madison Square Garden, Crypto.com Arena and Climate Pledge Arena. He says dates had been available through the end of the year before they were taken off the table.
Godzilla Minus Zero Brings King Ghidorah to Matsumoto
Godzilla Minus Zero brings King Ghidorah into a story set in Japan’s postwar recovery, where the three-headed monster attacks Matsumoto. Director Yamazaki Takashi returns to the franchise after Godzilla Minus One, bringing back survivors and a government disaster-response team as they face a threat they struggle to resist.
My Neighbor Totoro Grew From Modest Debut to Japanese Icon
My Neighbor Totoro marked a turning point for Miyazaki Hayao, who had previously avoided Japanese settings in his films. Set in Saitama, the 1988 story drew on the country’s forests and later became a cultural icon, with Totoro also serving as Studio Ghibli’s logo.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana opens worldwide to mixed reviews
Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the first of two planned films that opened worldwide days before Diwali. The reported $500m production brings together Indian stars, visual-effects company DNEG and composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Critics have disagreed over whether its visual scale serves the story, while the second film is set to release next year.
Jimmy Kimmel Midterm Tsunami: His Take on Democrats’ Wins
Jimmy Kimmel reacted on his ABC late-night show as Democrats won key House and Senate races, calling the results a “blue tsunami.” He also mocked Donald Trump’s response to the election and discussed the administration’s priorities, election monitors and the political significance of the results.
M!LK Scores Second Japan Hot 100 No. 1 With “That’s! Chojo”
M!LK’s “That’s! Chojo” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart released Nov. 4, giving the five-member boy band its second chart-topper. The song also ranked No. 1 in video views, while Vaundy’s “Shiwaawase” climbed to No. 3 and Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Cinderella” rose to No. 4.
First 10 Australian Songs Enter National Songbook
Australia’s National Songbook has inducted its first 10 songs, including Yothu Yindi’s “Treaty,” Midnight Oil’s “Beds Are Burning” and Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” The digital archive was launched in Canberra by the National Film and Sound Archive and Apra Amcos. Its selections span songs written from 1895 to 2008, with the archive set to grow each year.
John Frieda, Creator of Frizz Ease, Dies at 75; Clients Included Diana, Madonna
John Frieda, the hairstylist behind Frizz Ease who worked with Princess Diana and Madonna, has died at 75. His death was confirmed on Instagram, while tributes remembered his influence on the hair industry. Frieda also built a hair care business that included Sheer Blonde and retained five salons after selling his company to Kao.
One-Third Triplet Country Trio Singer Nicole Taylor Dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, one of the identical triplets in country group Taylor Red, died at her Nashville home after living with breast cancer. Her sisters, Nika and Natalie, announced her death in a video and remembered her as their leader and best friend. The trio built a large social media following with performances, covers and comedy clips.
2026 CFDA Awards: Palmer’s Vintage Gown Among Best Looks
The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards brought vintage glamour, bold tailoring and familiar red-carpet formulas to New York. Keke Palmer wore a gold Bob Mackie gown first created in 1975, while Chloe Bailey chose a feather-trimmed Christian Siriano design. Emily Ratajkowski and Shaboozey, meanwhile, drew criticism for outfits that felt too casual or familiar for the event.
Ariana Grande Shares Ricky Alvarez Photos and New Bob Look
Ariana Grande posted affectionate photos with Ricky Alvarez on social media, offering another look at her new bob. The images followed the couple’s appearance cheering runners at the New York City Marathon, where Grande also wrote an encouraging note for a stranger who had completed the race.
Nicole Taylor of Country Trio Taylor Red Dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, the eldest of the triplet sisters behind country trio Taylor Red, died at her Nashville home after a long fight with breast cancer. She was 35.
Jason Blum and James Wan Rename Company Blumhouse Atomic
Jason Blum and James Wan have renamed their combined horror company Blumhouse Atomic, two years after Blumhouse and Atomic Monster merged. The two labels will continue developing movies and television under the new parent company. Its films have generated $2.5 billion at the box office since the merger, while upcoming projects include new versions of Paranormal Activity, Blair Witch Project and Saw.
Charlotte Miles Wins 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards in Sydney
Cellist Charlotte Miles won the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards after performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. The 24-year-old, who has earned more than 100 music prizes, receives $40,000 and the chance to record a solo album under the ABC Classic label. Violinist Beatrice Colombis was runner-up, while pianist Dillon Chan placed third.
Friendslop Added to Collins Dictionary as Mogging Wins
Collins Dictionary has added friendslop, a term for low-budget indie games made for casual group play, to its new entries. The word did not take the top spot: mogging was named Collins’ word of the year, while fricy, bixie and P(doom) also appeared among the additions. The choices reflect slang and expressions drawn from gaming, food, fashion and wider public debate.
Voice Too Queer They: Lorca’s Legacy Finds New Life
Federico García Lorca’s sexuality was kept out of public discussion in Spain for decades. A cabaret tribute in London and the film La Bola Negra are helping a new generation encounter the poet’s work through a queer lens, while biographer Ian Gibson recalls the personal cost of challenging that silence.
Disney Weighs Thousands of Job Cuts as Some Managers Face 20% Savings Target
Disney is moving toward thousands of job cuts, while asking some managers to identify annual savings equal to 20% of costs. The proposed savings could
Channel 4 viewers thought it was a game show. It was a hoax
Channel 4’s Million Pound Shot began as a primetime game show in which a contestant appeared to gamble his own money. Bradley Walsh later revealed the setup was a hoax, designed to expose tactics used by gambling companies. The programme also highlighted the losses reported among British customers.
Wicker’s 4DX Screening Turns a Bed Scene Into a Times Square Event
Olivia Colman’s folk-horror romance Wicker brought an unexpected crowd to a 4DX screening in Times Square. The moving seats and sensory effects built toward a comic bed-breaking scene that prompted screams compared with those at a Taylor Swift concert.
Jessica Alba Deletes Halloween Photos After Backlash Over Kerrigan Costume
Jessica Alba removed Halloween costume photos from Instagram after a recreation of Nancy Kerrigan’s attack drew criticism. The image showed Alba dressed as Kerrigan beside a friend dressed as Tonya Harding, prompting disagreement among commenters over whether the costume made light of a traumatic event.