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At the world premiere of Terrifier 3, franchise writer/director Damien Leone said there will be a Terrifier 4 – and he later said he thinks that will be the last entry in the franchise, because he doesn’t want it to wear out his welcome. We’ve heard that Leone plans to reveal Art the Clown’s origin in the new sequel, with the character’s backstory being told in the first 15 minutes, and that it will build up to a “batshit insane” finale. Now, Leone has revealed that the story

We are still waiting to find out the premiere date for Peacock’s upcoming Friday the 13th prequel television series “Crystal Lake,” but the wait is almost over. Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane (“IT: Welcome to Derry”) is promising some big news early next week… via: CBM Crystal Lake showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has shared a first look at a young Jason Voorhees, while announcing that some news (possibly a teaser) relating to the Friday the 13th prequel series is coming this Monday. T

Kelvin Evans, accused of stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music and personal items, rejected a plea deal and faces trial. via: Rolling Stone Last summer, Kelvin Evans was arrested for allegedly stealing hard drives containing music and tour plans belonging to Beyoncé from a rental car in Atlanta. He pleaded not guilty to his charges, which include a felony charge of entering a motor vehicle with the intent to commit theft, as well as a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespassing.

Janet Jackson shared a message of peace and unity as her fourth album “Rhythm Nation 1814” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during the organization’s gala last night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. via: Rolling Stone Janet Jackson was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for Rhythm Nation 1814, alongside several seminal albums and recordings at a gala on Friday at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control e

Action movie icon Jet Li is sharing memories of working with the late Aaliyah while filming the action film Romeo Must Die via: People Li recently spoke with PEOPLE about his new book, Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom. While discussing his early success in the United States, he looked back at the 2000 film. "For me, Romeo Must Die was a very important movie in my career in Hollywood. It was the first time the studio gave me a chance in my first leading role. Aal

Pregnant rapper Latto may be preparing to close a defining chapter of her career. On Friday, the Atlanta rapper stunned fans after hinting that her forthcoming album, Big Mama, could serve as her final release. via: Billboard Latto is hanging up her mic. The Atlanta rapper revealed on Friday (May 8) that her upcoming Big Mama album will be her “retirement album” and final LP. “5/29 My retirement album Thank you for everything,” Latto wrote to her fans on X. Fans were extremel

Billie Eilish is standing by her recent remarks about eating meat. via: Rolling Stone Billie Eilish, a vegan since the age of 12, has been a longtime animal rights activist. The topic came up during a video interview with Elle last week when the artist was asked, “What’s one hill you’d die on?” Sensing that she would get some heat for her answer, Eilish prefaced her comments with, “Ya’ll ain’t gonna like me for this one,” before replying: “Eating meat is inherently wrong.” “T

Village Roadshow has reached a settlement with Warner Bros. to pay $57 million to the studio after an arbitrator ruled against them. via: THR Village Roadshow has agreed to pay Warner Bros. $57 million to resolve its liability in an arbitration over financing on Matrix Resurrections. The figure was reduced from over $125 million after the financier filed for bankruptcy. In 2023, an arbitrator found that Village Roadshow breached a series of deals involving the Matrix films by

New details are emerging of the 11th-hour deal between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to avert a headline-splashing trial over alleged sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us. via: Rolling Stone Blake Lively‘s attorneys have described her settlement with Justin Baldoni over It Ends With Us a “resounding victory,” as the parties submitted paperwork withdrawing the case this morning. The agreement was reached Monday, nearly a year and a half after Lively sued Baldoni f

ABC this week accused the Trump administration of violating its free speech rights with a regulatory action focused on the talk show “The View,” according to a filing submitted to the Federal Communications Commission. via: Variety Disney’s ABC is firing back at the FCC, accusing the agency of engaging in actions that “threaten to upend decades of settled law and practice and chill critical protected speech.” The issue involves an FCC investigation into whether talk-show “The

Fenix International Ltd., the U.K.-based parent company of OnlyFans, has sold a 16% stake to Architect Capital for $535 million, giving the company a valuation of $3.15 billion, the company said. via: Variety The parent company of OnlyFans, the porn-friendly creator site that rakes in billions of dollars in annual revenue, has sold a 16% stake to Architect Capital for $535 million. The deal announced by U.K.-based Fenix International Ltd., owner and operator of OnlyFans, give

Adam Lambert has announced a new album titled Adam, set for release on 10 July, launching the era with its lead single ‘Eat U Alive‘. He also revealed that the new album will reflect the music that made an impact on him in the 90s and 2000s, such as “Nine Inch Nails, Björk, Prince, Muse, Goldfrapp, Daft Punk, George Michael, Massive Attack and The Crystal Method are just a few who inspired the sound.” via: Variety Adam Lambert sounds carnivorous, and more than a little carnal

Emmy-winning actor Mark Ruffalo has claimed that Hollywood figures are “afraid” to oppose the proposed merger of studios Paramount and Warner Brothers. via: Variety Mark Ruffalo revealed in a new op-ed for The New York Times co-written with American Economic Liberties Project research director Matt Stoller that many Hollywood stars declined to sign the recent open letter that’s fighting to block the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger. “The most revealing thing about that letter wa

In a new. lawsuit, Indigenous actress Q’orianka Kilcher has sued James Cameron for allegedly using her image without permission as part of the director’s record-smashing Avatar film series. via: Rolling Stone Indigenous actress and activist Q’orianka Kilcher, who portrayed Pocahontas in Terrence Malick’s The New World when she was just 14, filed a lawsuit in California on Tuesday. The complaint alleges that Cameron extracted and replicated Kilcher’s facial features from a pub

Few people know fame like Robert Downey Jr. The Oscar-winning actor has done everything from critical darlings like Oppenheimer to pop culture juggernauts like The Avengers. via: Variety Robert Downey Jr. recently appeared on the “Conversations for our Daughters” podcast and shaded social media influencers by saying it’s “absolute horseshit” to declare them the “stars of the future.” The “Iron Man” icon noted that “nowadays people can create celebrity without ever doing much

Winter is coming to Gotham City. via: Variety Matt Reeves dropped what appears to be the first official look at production on “The Batman: Part 2” Thursday, posting a photo on X of what he captioned “#SnowTires 🦇” — a teaser image of the film’s Batmobile mid-camera test. The details of what exactly is going on in the image remain murky, but it’s clear that the long-gestating sequel is finally moving, and it’s set during winter. Robert Pattinson is set to return as Bruce Wayn

Hollywood is still recalibrating in the post-streaming landscape, but one audience segment is quietly reshaping how and when, people spend on cinema. What is emerging is not just a return to theatres, but a clear preference for showing up at the very start of a film’s run, when buzz, anticipation, and social energy are at their peak. A recent industry report suggests that younger audiences are leading this shift in behavior, with opening weekend becoming more than just a rele

Warner Music Group has entered into a first-look deal with Paramount, the companies announced on Thursday, representing another push for WMG into film content after it had announced a deal with Netflix for documentaries back in March. via: Variety There aren’t any projects in development, though WMG’s roster includes legends like David Bowie, Cher, Phil Collins, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Joni Mitchell, and Frank Sinatra, as well as con

Cardi B says she's had it with Tasha K running her mouth about her ex-husband, Offset, despite an order prohibiting the blogger from doing so. via: Complex Cardi B is asking a bankruptcy court to step in after she claims Tasha K broke their settlement agreement while discussing Offset’s alleged gambling debt. According to a new court filing submitted on Monday (May 4) and reviewed by Complex, the rapper (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) claims the blogger (real name Latasha T

Sam Smith may soon be headed down the aisle as it has been reported that they are now engaged to their fashion designer boyfriend Christian Cowan. via: Page Six The couple, who attended the 2026 Met Gala together on Monday, were overheard talking about their engagement at the Mark Hotel before walking the red carpet. Cowan accessorized his black couture Erté-inspired ensemble — which he designed along with the musician’s matching getup — with a massive square yellow diamond r