- 2d ago
August streaming slate brings 'Ted Lasso' return, the 'Cien años de soledad' finale, and a wave of new fiction
Apple TV+ revives its Emmy-winning comedy with a fourth season, Netflix closes the book on Macondo, and Ryan Murphy adapts Bret Easton Ellis for Disney+ in a month that also brings new DC superhero fare, spy thrillers, and Spanish-language originals.
- 5d ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens to $355 million in US and Canada, second-highest debut in history
The fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film earned $355 million in North America, trailing only Avengers: Endgame, and powered the biggest collective weekend in box office history with $430 million across all films.
- Jul 26
David Jonsson cast as new Black Panther in third film; Ryan Coogler announces December 15, 2028 release at Comic-Con
British actor David Jonsson will star as T'Challa II in Black Panther III, director Ryan Coogler revealed Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con. The film, slated for December 15, 2028, follows T'Challa's son as he comes of age and takes up the Black Panther mantle.
- Jul 25
Trump calls LeBron James 'maybe a racist', picks Michael Jordan as basketball's greatest
Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump questioned whether NBA star LeBron James is a racist, saying he prefers friend Michael Jordan in the greatest-of-all-time debate.
- Jul 16
Mary Jo Campbell, mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, dies at 91
Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, a beloved reality TV figure and the family's emotional anchor, on Instagram Thursday. Mary Jo Campbell was 91.
- Jul 16
All Blacks dismantle Ireland 40-21 to extend Eden Park unbeaten streak to 53 Tests
New Zealand ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run at the Auckland fortress to 53 Tests and completing a clean sweep of their home Nations Championship fixtures.
- Jul 16
Ryan Fox birdies 18th to win 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, first major title at 39
A 12-foot birdie on Royal Birkdale's 72nd hole gave the 39-year-old New Zealander his first major title, one stroke ahead of Cameron Young.
- Jul 14
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, citing cinema and competition fears
A coalition of twelve US states, led by California, filed a federal lawsuit on Monday to stop Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal already approved without conditions by the Trump administration's Justice Department in June.
- Jul 13
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opens with $264m globally, his biggest debut yet, as 70mm pilgrims cross borders
The three-hour IMAX epic took $124.5m in North America and $139.6m internationally, landing as the third-biggest domestic opening of 2026 despite an R-rating and competition from the World Cup final.
- Jul 13
Writers Guild and 12 states sue to block $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
The Writers Guild of America filed an antitrust suit Tuesday in Northern California, following a similar challenge by 12 state attorneys general on Monday.
- Jul 12
Disney's live-action 'Moana' flops with $95m global opening, arriving too soon after animated sequel to spark nostalgia
Disney's live-action 'Moana' debuted to $43 million in North America and $95 million worldwide, falling $45 million short of the studio's own projections and reigniting questions about the timing of its live-action remake strategy.
- Jul 11
Joker runner identified and fined at Pamplona's San Fermín after filming himself touch a bull during fifth bull run
A runner dressed as the Joker was identified and sanctioned by Pamplona's Municipal Police on Saturday after he used a mobile phone to record himself during the dangerous fifth running of the bulls, in which 16 people were treated and six hospitalised.
- Jul 11
Will Jordan scores record 50th try as All Blacks rout Italy 47-17 in Nations Championship
The 28-year-old winger touched down three times at Wellington Regional Stadium to surpass Doug Howlett's mark of 49 tries in just his 56th Test appearance.
- Jul 9
Pogacar crushes Tour de France rivals on the Tourmalet, opening a 2:38 gap over Vingegaard and all but sealing overall victory
Tadej Pogacar attacked 43 kilometres from the finish on the Col du Tourmalet and never looked back, winning stage six and taking the yellow jersey with a lead of over two and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard.
- Jul 5
Dutch beach duos reach Gstaad semifinals as Swiss hopes end on home sand
Stefan Boermans and Alexander Brouwer won their quarterfinal, while Katja Stam and Raïsa Schoon eliminated the last Swiss duo to reach the women's last four at the Elite16 event.
- Jul 4
New Zealand edge France 34-32 in Nations Championship thriller to launch Dave Rennie era
Dave Rennie's first match as New Zealand coach ended in a 34-32 victory over an understrength France, with the Nations Championship opener delivering nine tries and a grandstand finish.
- Jun 29
Extreme heat melts track filler, stopping trams in Nuremberg and Leipzig
Bitumen and joint sealant softened by temperatures near 40°C have forced tram networks in Nuremberg and Leipzig to suspend services, with highways and rail lines also buckling under the strain.
- Jun 28
Supergirl debuts to $38 million, Toy Story 5 stays No. 1 as DC reboot hits speed bump
Warner Bros. and DC Studios' 'Supergirl' opened to an estimated $38 million in North America and $68 million globally, well below expectations and the launch of last year's 'Superman'. The result leaves the $170 million production facing a difficult path to profitability.
- Jun 28
Robert Lewandowski joins Chicago Fire on two-year designated player contract after Barcelona exit
The 37-year-old Polish striker leaves Barcelona after four seasons and commits to the MLS club through 2028 as a designated player, earning around $20 million annually.
- Jun 24
Supergirl reviews: Milly Alcock’s hungover hero divides critics as DC extends its universe
Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl, starring Milly Alcock as a hard-partying Kara Zor-El, gets a lukewarm critical reception for its derivative style, sluggish pacing, and lack of fresh ideas, though Alcock’s performance earns some praise.
