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Amazon's bet on Project Hail Mary, the film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel, has paid off handsomely, with the movie now officially the biggest box office hit in Amazon MGM Studios history. The success marks a significant milestone for the tech giant's entertainment ambitions.
Kimi Antonelli has won the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka to become the youngest driver to lead the Formula 1 World Championship, claiming his second consecutive race victory for Mercedes at just 19 years old.
Nestle has confirmed that 413,793 KitKat chocolate bars weighing approximately 12 tonnes were stolen during transit from Italy to Poland in what is being described as one of the largest confectionery heists in recent memory.
James Tolkan, the character actor whose intense performances in Back to the Future and Top Gun made him one of Hollywood’s most recognisable tough guys, has died at the age of 94.
Tiger Woods has been charged with driving under the influence after a rollover crash in Florida in which he struck another vehicle, with police reporting that the golf legend showed signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.
Netflix has announced price increases across all of its streaming plans, with the Premium tier now costing 26.99 dollars per month. The increases affect every subscription level, continuing the streaming industry's steady march away from the low prices that defined its early years.
HBO has released the first trailer for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series, confirming a Christmas 2026 premiere date for what is expected to be one of the most watched new shows in years.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after a nine-year stay at the club, with the Egyptian forward linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League from the reigning Premier League champions.
Actor Paapa Essiedu has revealed he received death threats after being cast in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, with his casting triggering a race-fuelled backlash from fans who argued a black actor should not play a character originally written as white.
A prominent playwright used the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party to publicly accuse OpenAI chief Sam Altman of wilfully allowing his technology to become an agent of global violence, creating one of the most dramatic confrontations of the awards season.
Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris in all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 54. His family confirmed he passed away in his sleep of natural causes.
CBS News announced it is laying off dozens of employees and ending CBS News Radio, its nearly 100-year-old radio service, as part of a strategic restructuring under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action movie star who became an unlikely internet phenomenon through a genre of hyperbolic jokes bearing his name, has died suddenly at 86. His family confirmed the news on Thursday.
The film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel Project Hail Mary opens in theatres today, starring Ryan Gosling as a schoolteacher who must communicate with an alien named Rocky to save Earth. While critics are praising the film, linguists are raising familiar questions about how quickly two divergently evolved species could truly learn to communicate.
Several states and cities have cancelled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 following accusations of sexual abuse and rape against the renowned union leader and labour rights advocate, with Los Angeles announcing plans to rename the holiday Farm Workers Day.
The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title after its players walked off the pitch before the final whistle in protest of a late penalty decision, with Morocco declared African champions.
Bethesda has officially confirmed that Starfield, its sprawling sci-fi RPG, will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 7th — nearly three years after its Xbox and PC debut — accompanied by what the studio calls the biggest update to the game since launch.
Paul Thomas Anderson counter-culture epic One Battle After Another swept the 98th Academy Awards with six wins including best picture and best director while Michael B Jordan won best actor for Sinners and Jessie Buckley took best actress for Hamnet in a ceremony overshadowed by impassioned calls to end the war in Iran and Gaza.
Kimi Antonelli converted his record-breaking pole position into a dominant first Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, leading a Mercedes one-two finish with teammate George Russell in second.
Oscar Piastri's miserable start to the 2026 Formula 1 season went from bad to worse as both McLaren cars were ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix before the race even began, with car issues sidelining both the Australian and teammate Lando Norris.
Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist of Motorhead who stood alongside founder Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister for over three decades, has died at the age of 64.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli has broken an 18-year-old record to become the youngest driver ever to take pole position in Formula One, achieving the feat at the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying session.
David Gilmour's black Fender Stratocaster, played on six Pink Floyd albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, has sold for $14.55 million at auction, shattering the record for the most expensive guitar ever sold.
Thomas G. Thompson, the treasure hunter who discovered the SS Central America shipwreck and its cargo of gold, has been released from prison after spending 10 years behind bars for contempt of court. Thompson repeatedly denied knowing the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins that investors and the court sought to recover.
Apple TV has achieved its first Formula 1 viewership victory over ESPN. Apple executive Eddy Cue confirmed that last weekend's Australian Grand Prix drew more viewers on Apple TV than the same race attracted on ESPN a year ago, marking a milestone for Apple's ambitious sports streaming strategy.
Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat erupted for 83 points against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, vaulting past Kobe Bryant into second place on the NBA all-time single-game scoring list. Only Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point game in 1962 remains ahead of him.
After a winter of record rainfall, a superbloom has erupted in Death Valley, covering the famously arid desert in a blanket of vibrant pink, purple, and yellow flowers for the first time in roughly a decade. Travelers from around the world are making their way to see the rare spectacle.
Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter has defended the removal of LGBTQ+ plot elements from the studios 2025 film Elio, telling the Wall Street Journal that Pixar is "not making therapy" as the company pivots toward more commercially focused storytelling.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was struck by gunfire on Sunday afternoon, according to Los Angeles police, who said a suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Country Joe McDonald, the singer and activist whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" became one of the defining anthems of the Vietnam War protest movement, has died at the age of 84. McDonald's electrifying performance of the song at Woodstock in 1969 remains one of the most iconic moments in rock history.
India has won its second consecutive Twenty20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final to cement its dominance of the shortest format of international cricket.
Jamie Dunn, the entertainer behind beloved Australian puppet character Agro, has died at the age of 75. Dunn was a larger-than-life figure in Australian entertainment who brought the irreverent puppet to screens across the country for decades.
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the US government in the Court of International Trade, demanding a "prompt refund, with interest" of all duties paid under President Trump's tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal last month.
Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday night for driving under the influence. The singer was stopped and handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol at approximately 9:28 PM local time, according to court documents and multiple reports.
A completely AI-generated film has been selected among the 16 finalists at Tropfest, Australia's prestigious short film festival, prompting a former winner to call the decision a "slap in the face" to human filmmakers.
Paramount Skydance will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming platform, CEO David Ellison announced on an investor call Monday, just days after the company completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
Harrison Ford accepted the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award at the 2026 Actor Awards ceremony, delivering an emotional speech as he was recognised for a career that has defined modern cinema. The honour caps a body of work that includes Indiana Jones, Han Solo, and countless other iconic roles.
Olivia Dean was the big winner at the 2026 Brit Awards, taking home four awards including artist of the year, pop act, song of the year for her Sam Fender duet Rein Me In, and album of the year for The Art of Loving.
Radiohead has demanded that Immigration and Customs Enforcement remove its song "Let Down" from a social media video posted by the agency showing victims of violent crimes that federal officials attributed to undocumented immigrants.
Neil Sedaka, the American singer-songwriter whose catalogue of pop hits defined an era and sold more than 50 million records worldwide, has died aged 86 after being rushed to hospital in Los Angeles.
A veteran CBS News producer who is leaving the network after 46 years has alleged political bias at the network in a farewell memo to colleagues, saying staff have been told to "aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum."
Nintendo has announced Pokémon Wind and Waves as the next mainline entries in the franchise, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The reveal came during a Pokémon Presents stream that showcased a new island setting and three new starter Pokémon: Browt, Pombon, and Gecua.
Netflix has walked away from its planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, declining to match Paramount Skydance's sweetened offer for the media conglomerate's Hollywood studios, HBO, and CNN. The decision hands victory to David Ellison's Paramount in what has become one of the largest media deals in history.
The eighth season of Netflix's Formula 1 documentary series Drive to Survive will premiere on both Netflix and Apple TV on Friday, marking the first time the hit show will be available on a second streaming platform.
New York state has filed a lawsuit against Valve alleging that randomised loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 amount to unregulated gambling, letting users "pay for the chance to win a rare virtual item of significant monetary value."
Phil Spencer, who led Xbox for more than a decade, has retired from Microsoft — and in a surprising twist, his deputy and long-assumed successor Sarah Bond has also departed, leaving the gaming division in the hands of AI executive Asha Sharma.
INXS will be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning a place on the 2026 ballot as one of 10 first-time nominees.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for "illegally promoting gambling" through the loot box systems built into Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2. The lawsuit seeks to permanently stop Valve from promoting gambling features, disgorge all profits, and impose fines.
Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27th to strong early reviews, with critics praising its ambitious blend of first-person horror and the beloved action gameplay of Resident Evil 4. The game features two playable characters embodying these distinct styles, with Leon S. Kennedy returning as a middle-aged action hero.
Paramount Skydance has increased its bid for Warner Bros Discovery from $30 to $31 per share, with WBD saying the new offer "could reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal" over Netflix's competing bid.