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Netflix Renews 'The Gentlemen' for Season 3, Confirms 'Black Mirror' Season 8 Is Filming

Netflix confirmed a wave of renewals for its UK slate this week, including a third season of Guy Ritchie's crime drama and new seasons of Legends and Being Gordon Ramsay, alongside a first trailer for The Gentlemen's return.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Arrive Back in the UK After Six Years in California

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Britain with their two children, reportedly settling outside London, in a move that surprised even King Charles when he learned of it days earlier.

August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon and "Jolene" Songwriter, Dies at 80

The Grammy-winning singer, actress and philanthropist died Tuesday in Nashville, four days after being hospitalized for kidney and autoimmune issues, prompting tributes from across music, film and politics.

August 25, 2026 · 5 min read
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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Becomes the Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever

The mythological epic passed "Deadpool & Wolverine's" $1.338 billion global haul, prompting a self-deprecating congratulations from Ryan Reynolds himself.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Teletubbies and Strawberry Shortcake Owner WildBrain Buys AI Chatbot Company for Up to $69 Million

WildBrain is acquiring Personality AI, the startup behind an interactive "Hey Peppa Pig" experience built with Hasbro, betting that kid-safe AI characters are the next frontier for its franchise library.

August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ayra Starr Stuns London With First-Ever Live Performance of “Heaven Baby” Featuring ZAYN

Ayra Starr has given fans a first taste of “Heaven Baby” on the live stage, performing the ZAYN collaboration for the first time at London’s All Points East festival. The performance quickly caught attention online, with fans praising the chemistry and vocals behind one of the standout tracks from her new album, “Starrgirl.”

August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Simon Cowell Steps Away From "America's Got Talent" for Back Surgery Mid-Quarterfinals

The 66-year-old judge will miss several weeks of Season 21's live shows for what his team calls a routine procedure tied to his 2020 e-bike accident.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Martha Stewart Brings Her Podcast and Cooking Show to Netflix Starting Today

"Martha Cooks" premieres on the streamer August 25, with the video version of "The Martha Stewart Podcast" following a day later, as part of an expanded Netflix-iHeartMedia partnership.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Is Now the 6th-Highest-Grossing Film of All Time

The film topped the box office for a fourth straight weekend, passing "The Force Awakens" and "Titanic's" original run to reach $2.22 billion worldwide.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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MTV Drops Best Afrobeats Category From 2026 VMAs, Three Years After Adding It

Burna Boy and Tems still landed nominations elsewhere, but the category that made Tyla a two-time winner is gone from this year's list — and MTV hasn't said why.

August 25, 2026 · 3 min read