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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.
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.
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.
Netflix Releases: ‘Animals’ and ‘The Diplomat’ Lead This Week’s Titles
Netflix’s October 9 watchlist pairs Ben Affleck’s kidnapping thriller “Animals” with the return of “The Diplomat” for its fourth season. The week’s selections also include a new season of “Love Is Blind,” the documentary “TYSON” and Halloween-themed competition “Is It Cake? Halloween.” Netflix lists titles arriving during the week of October 9–15.
Jaime Winstone Calls Strictly Dance-Off a “Horrific Feeling”
Jaime Winstone said her first dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing was a horrific experience after she and partner Carlos Gu landed in the bottom two. The judges unanimously saved them, and Winstone described the moment as personal growth she plans to carry into the rest of the contest.
Who Is Martin Mull? Brings Bob Saget’s Final On-Screen Appearance
Bob Saget’s final project, a documentary about comedian Martin Mull, is set for release on Netflix more than four years after Saget’s death. The film includes interviews Saget conducted with Mull and was completed by co-director Neil Berkeley. Netflix’s October documentary lineup also includes films about Maria Bamford, Norm Macdonald and SCTV.
Below Was Created for Newfoundland’s Coastal Setting
Netflix’s Below is set in the fictional Newfoundland town of Snook’s Arm, where a contaminated iceberg brings danger to a close-knit community. Creator Jesse McKeown said he had long wanted to make a project in Newfoundland and use the drama of the place. The series follows Calvin Penney and his family as they face a decision about whether to stay or leave.
Paul Bettany Spent Five Months Away From Family Filming VisionQuest
Paul Bettany joked about Jennifer Connelly’s enthusiastic defense of his Marvel character Vision during an interview on The View. The actor also described being away from his New York City family while filming VisionQuest in the U.K. for about five months, with his wife and children visiting during school vacations.
Taylor Swift’s Homemade Cookies Win Praise From ‘SVU’ Cast
Mariska Hargitay praised Taylor Swift’s homemade sourdough chocolate chip cookies after the singer brought them to the set of a Law & Order: SVU comedy sketch. Hargitay recalled the surprise at a New York event, while co-star Kelli Giddish described the batch as brown butter cookies and said she considers herself a cookie snob. The sketch aired during the 2026 Emmy ceremony hosted by Hargitay.
The Celebrity Traitors: Myha’la’s Exit Follows Wrong Accusation Against Jerry
Jerry became a target during the third episode of The Celebrity Traitors after Joanne McNally accused her of being a traitor. The Guardian’s live coverage said the suspicion was misplaced, while the round-table vote focused on Myha’la, who revealed she was a faithful. The episode also featured two banishments and a recruitment, leaving the traitors to choose whom to murder next.
What Time Is The Celebrity Traitors on Tonight on BBC One?
The Celebrity Traitors is scheduled for 8pm on BBC One, with the first banishment after a cliffhanger round table. Richard E Grant has already confessed to being a Traitor, but the Guardian’s preview says the game can still take an unexpected turn. The episode continues on Friday with another murder.