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Earlier this week, we reported that Netflix—one of the most successful streaming companies on the planet—was apparently not successful enough, announcing that it was going to be laying off about 6 percent of its workforce, a number totaling about 1,000 jobs. And while the full scope of these “focused choices” is still being understood, we do know at least one name that’s been chucked on the pile: Bela Bejaria, who, as Netflix’s chief content officer since 2023, has been the head of all of its creative endeavors for years, responsible for green-lighting basically everything to go up on its TUDUM-blasting servers. That tenure has come in for a lot of criticism lately, admittedly, despite Bejaria having gotten the job by shepherding shows like Bridgerton and Squid Game into the public consciousness. In more recent years, it’s been less “surprise hits” than general mockery, though, as Netflix movies have become synonymous with low-rent, attention-span-disrespecting fare that might have once gone direct-to-DVD, while its TV shows struggle to maintain a life past the first flurry of release-day clicks.

Anna Faris is firing back after her former showrunner threw some serious shade her way in his new memoir ... and she says Chuck Lorre's casting dig was painful to read. Anna is responding to Chuck revealing he felt vindicated by doubting her casting on "Mom," with the actress saying ... "Yikes. Yes, I read a few things. I really didn't see that coming. Of course it hurts. "

See more of our coverage in your search results. Sunny Hostin is taking another swipe at “petty” Kelly Clarkson following the release of security footage from the Brooklyn store where the singer claimed she was mistreated.

UPDATE: Matt Reeves has released his own statement, confirming that he is still very much part of the film's production and is not leaving the project. "Just to be clear, I am not leaving The Batman Part II," said Reeves. "I am profoundly grateful to Steven for coming to my aid during this challenging time to help me finish principal photography. Thank you to all for your concern and well wishes. "ORIGINAL STORY: Ocean's 11 director Steven Soderbergh has been hired to finish filming The Batman Part II while Matt Reeves attends to a family matter. It was reported earlier this month that The Batman Part II director Matt Reeves was abruptly stepping away from the project to attend to personal matters. This left the film in a strange state of limbo, but DC boss Peter Safran recently told IGN that the project would be finished. Now we know how. Warner Bros. confirmed to Deadline that Ocean's 11 director Steven Soderbergh will helm and complete the superhero sequel during its final weeks of production.

What to watch next? We've got the best movie recommendations for Benoit Blanc fans. Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers.

“The Batman: Part II” will soon resume production with Steven Soderbergh stepping in to finish principal photography while director Matt Reeves continues to attend to a family matter, IndieWire has confirmed. Production on the Batman sequel at DC starring Robert Pattinson has been delayed for a little over a week as a result of Reeves’ absence.

According to estimates from 13 analysts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited stock's average price target has fallen from $6.92 to $6.72, with forecasts ranging from $4.7 to $8.5 per shareBased on the Oct. 14 closing price, the updated target implies approximately 60% potential upsideConsensus rating remains at “Buy” across 15 covering analysts, with 11 Buys, 4 Holds and 0 SellsExplore more price target data and ratings for Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited in the dedicated News Flow. DisclaimerSelect reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet Research Systems Inc. This information is not a recommendation for what you should do personally and does not constitute investment advice.

Rock band Bush will take the stage at Allegiant Stadium for halftime when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Buffalo Bills. After three decades, Bush – Gavin Rossdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Traynor (guitar), Corey Britz (bass), and Nik Hughes (drums) – remains one of rock's most enduring and dynamic forces. With over 25 million records sold, a Grammy nomination, 1.1 billion streams, and 28 consecutive Top 40 hits (including eight No. 1s), the London-formed band continues to define modern rock. Their anthems "Glycerine," "Machinehead," and "Comedown" remain staples across radio and film, while their influence spans generations of fans. BUSH's 10th studio album, "I Beat Loneliness" (2025), has already amassed over 20 million streams and produced the band's 8th No. 1 single on U. S. Active Rock Radio, "The Land of Milk and Honey. " Rolling Stone hailed it as "post-grunge at its best with a high nostalgia factor. " Over the years Bush has played most of the world's top rock and pop festivals including Woodstock '99 Festival, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds Festival, Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Download Festival and more.

Esther McGregor & Emilio Sakraya have reportedly joined the highly anticipated TV adaptation of Fourth Wing as Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson The five-book Empyrean series is being turned into a TV Show with Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society.

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TORONTO — Joni Mitchell may have just become an American citizen, but she insists she’ll never stop being Canadian. The Alberta-born folk legend says her decision to obtain U. S. citizenship after more than six decades living south of the border was motivated by a desire to vote, and that she has no intention of giving up her Canadian passport.

“This is not how I expected my Saturday night to go ... "Published on Oct 15, 2026 at 5:52 PMAnyone who’s a fan of The Bachelor franchise knows all about season 28’s breakout star, Kelsey Anderson. Since winning the show in 2024 and getting engaged to Joey Graziadei, she’s been thriving. Anderson and Graziadei have been busy settling into living together and planning their wedding, so things have been relatively calm. But the other night, a tiny fur ball threw a bit of a wrench in their plans. This past Saturday evening, Anderson had just returned home from a charity event when she noticed a tiny kitten stuck in a drain. She immediately decided to drop all of her plans to go help the little cat. “This is not how I expected my Saturday night to go,” Anderson said on Instagram. Anderson was wearing a long, formal dress, but there was no time to change, so she pulled on a pair of boots and approached the drain. “I look like a crazy person right now,” Anderson said. Anderson used a treat to try to entice the baby out of the pipe. At first, the kitten was skeptical and nervous and tried to hide from Anderson.

Texas Capital Securities has zeroed in on Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) after highlighting drivers such as the REM hotel completion at City of Dreams Macau and a larger share repurchase program. Recent trading shows mixed momentum for Melco Resorts & Entertainment, with a 1-day share price return of 2.86% and a 7-day gain of 3.60%. These gains are offset by a 30-day share price decline of 6.90% and a 90-day drop of 20.73%, as the market weighs the impact of property disruptions against the REM hotel opening and the larger buyback. Scan beyond Melco Resorts & Entertainment and explore other potential recovery ideas with our curated list of 32 high quality undervalued stocks that pair compressed prices with solid fundamentals. Melco Resorts & Entertainment runs large, complex properties that can look impressive on paper, yet the share price has retreated sharply this year. Does that gap reflect an opportunity, or is it a fair reset of what the business is worth today?

Fourth Wing TV Show Cast Revealed: See Who Will Be Playing Violet and XadenCalling all cadets and dragon riders—the cast of the Fourth Wing television series has finally been revealed. Nearly three years after Amazon MGM Studios announced an adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling romantasy series was in development, Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya have been cast as leads Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson, respectively, in the Prime Video series, according to multiple outlets.

Zach Gowen has officially retired from wrestling. Gowen posted to Facebook on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude to the fans who supported him. He also called wrestling for AEW in front of his family the “best moment” of his career. Gowen wrote: “My in-ring career has come to an end. Thank you to every promoter who […]

Being a Sri Lankan while living in the U. K. has shaped the comedic perspective of Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa. “But only really because that is my situation,” he said. His experience as an immigrant living in a Western country felt like he was under constant scrutiny and surveillance, to the point that it affected his personality and his stand-up. Everything changed last September when he got a permanent resident card. “I can feel myself slowly unclenching,” Rajapaksa said. With his residency not being linked to a job, Rajapaksa felt like he could “f— up.” There’s no longer a weight on his shoulders. There was a sense of freedom that overtook some of his angry feelings. “I still carry all of the grumpiness from being from the old country as well. I am still technically an immigrant, but I will not be under the same pressures that I have been prior,” Rajapaksa said. “I’m curious how that will affect [my new special].”Rajapaksa will be working through that transition at Dynasty Typewriter on Friday and Saturday, where the audience can see him entering a new stage of his life. His act has long captured his immigrant experience.